IP Address, Setting up a Wireless Ad Hoc Network | D-Link DWL-650+

Getting Started

Setting up a Wireless Ad Hoc Network

DWL-650+

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Install a network adapter into one computer. In the example above, the D-LinkAirPlus DWL-120USB Wireless Network adapter is installed. You can also install the DWL-520Wireless PCI Adapter in the desktop computer. See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product for installation instructions.

Install the DWL-650+into a laptop computer. See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.

Set the wireless configuration for the adapters to Ad-Hoc mode, set the adapters to the same channel, and assign an IP Address to each computer on the Ad-Hoc network. (See Box below)

IP Address

When assigning IP Addresses to the computers on the network, please remember that the IP Address for each computer must be in the same IP Address range as all the computers in the network, and the subnet mask must be exactly the same for all the computers in the network.

For example: If the first computer is assigned an IP Address of 192.168.0.2 with a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0, then the second computer can be assigned an IP Address of 192.168.0.3 with a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0, etc.

IMPORTANT: If computers or other devices are assigned the same IP Address, one or more of the devices may not be visible on the network.

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D-Link DWL-650+ manual IP Address, Setting up a Wireless Ad Hoc Network

Contents

LinkAirPlus DWL-650+ Contents Package Contents Introduction LEDs Product FeaturesPower Link Wireless Basics Standards Based Technology Wireless Basics Installation Considerations Getting Started Getting Started Setting Up an Infrastructure Network IP Address Setting up a Wireless Ad Hoc Network Windows XP, 2000, Me, or 98 Installation Installing the DWL-650+ Drivers and Utility Installing the DWL-650+\Setup.exe For Windows XP, Fig Select No, I will restart my computer later Double-click on the Configuration Utility icon Using the Configuration Utility Link Info Configuration Utility Configuration Encryption Properties Site SurveyAvailable Networks Profiles Properties About Troubleshooting Status TroubleshootingAirPlus DWL-650+ Wireless Adapter Adapters Forgot my Encryption key Cannot connect to the access point or the wireless routerDWL-650+ Power and Link lights are not on Computer does not recognize the DWL-650+ Wireless Adapter Troubleshooting Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP Networking Basics Enter a Computer description and a Computer name Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Network Setup Wizard Computer Select Properties and click Naming your ComputerWindows XP Name Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Type Command Network Connections Assigning a Static IP AddressControl Panel Protocol TCP/IP Area Connections Click Properties Click OK Select Obtain DNS server address automatically Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows XP IP address Subnet mask Connecting to a Wireless NetworkConnecting to a Wireless Network in Windows Select Use the following IP address Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows Me For Windows XP Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging For Windows Me Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging 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 Printer Networking Basics Sharing a network printerAdd a Printer Select Browse for a printer Sharing a network printer To check for proper installation Go to Start Local Printer Sharing an LPR printer Select Create a new port Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer Click Settings Click Have Disk Click Next Select Yes, to print a test Other Tasks Technical Specifications Temperature Diagnostic LEDPower Specifications Physical Dimensions Link Technical Support over the Internet Contacting Technical Support What You Must Do For Warranty Service Limited Warranty and Registration What Is Not Covered