Troubleshooting | D-Link DWL-520 guide

6. Troubleshooting

This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-520+ Wireless Adapter. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP. If you have another operating system, these solutions will still apply although the appearance on your computer screen may differ.)

1.Checking the Installation of the Drivers for the Wireless Adapter

•Go to Start

•Right-click on

My Computer

• Click Properties

Fig. 6.1

• Select the Hardware Tab

•Click Device Manager

Fig. 6.2

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D-Link DWL-520 manual Troubleshooting

Contents

LinkAirPlus DWL-520+ Contents Package Contents Introduction Power/Activity Features and BenefitsLEDs Wireless Basics Standards Based Technology Wireless Basics Installation Considerations Getting Started Getting Started IP Address Double-click on the Configuration Utility icon Using the Configuration Utility Configuration Configuration Utility Encryption Profiles Available NetworksProperties Properties About Troubleshooting Adapters AirPlus DWL-520+ Wireless PCI AdapterStatus Forgot my Encryption key Cannot connect to the access point or the wireless routerDWL-520+ Power and Link lights are not on Computer does not recognize the DWL-520+ Wireless AdapterPage Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XPHow can I troubleshoot distance issues using the DWL-520+ How do I use the 4x feature? Networking Basics Enter a Computer description and a Computer name Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Network Setup Wizard Windows XP Naming your ComputerComputer Select Properties and click Name Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Type Command Control Panel Assigning a Static IP AddressNetwork Connections Protocol TCP/IP Area Connections Click Properties IP Address Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging Adding and Sharing Printers in Windows XP Printers and Faxes Click on Add a printer Adding a local printer Select Use the following port Select Local printer attached to this computer Adding a local printer Adding a local printer Printers and Faxes Go to Start Printers Faxes Add a Printer Setting up a network printerPrinter Select Browse for a printer To check for proper installation Go to Start Local Printer Setting up an LPR printer Select Create a new port Click Settings Networking Basics Setting up an LPR printer Click Have Disk Click Next Select Yes, to print a test Other Tasks Technical Specifications Warranty Transmitter Output PowerPhysical Dimensions Temperature Tech Support for customers within Canada Contacting Technical Support Limited Warranty and Registration Page FCC Caution Important Note