Configuration Utility, Link Info | D-Link DWL-650+ instruction

Configuration Utility

Link Info

After clicking on the Configuration Utility icon, the Link Info screen will display the following:

D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapter

Fig. 6.3 This screen shot will be the same for all Windows operating systems

Status: Displays the MAC Address of the Access Point that is associated with the DWL-650+.

SSID: The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to the wireless network. The factory SSID setting is set to default.

TxRate: The factory setting is set to 11 Mbps; however, TxRate settings are automatically determined by the DWL-650+ depending on the distance from the access point.

Channel: Displays the channel information. By default, the channel is set to 6 and selection is automatically determined by the DWL-650+.

Link Quality / Signal Strength: Displays the Link Quality for the DWL-650+ wireless connection to the access point. The Signal Strength represents the wireless signal between the access point and the DWL-650+. The percentage coincides with the graphical bar.

Data Rate: Displays the statistics of data transmitted and received.

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D-Link DWL-650+ manual Configuration Utility, Link Info

Contents

LinkAirPlus DWL-650+ Contents Package Contents Introduction Power Link Product FeaturesLEDs Wireless Basics Wireless Basics Standards Based Technology Installation Considerations Getting Started Setting Up an Infrastructure Network Getting Started Setting up a Wireless Ad Hoc Network IP Address Installing the DWL-650+ Windows XP, 2000, Me, or 98 Installation \Setup.exe Installing the DWL-650+Drivers and Utility Select No, I will restart my computer later For Windows XP, Fig Using the Configuration Utility Double-click on the Configuration Utility icon Configuration Utility Link Info Configuration Encryption Site Survey Available NetworksProfiles Properties Properties About Troubleshooting Troubleshooting AirPlus DWL-650+ Wireless AdapterAdapters Status Cannot connect to the access point or the wireless router DWL-650+ Power and Link lights are not onComputer does not recognize the DWL-650+ Wireless Adapter Forgot my Encryption key Troubleshooting Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP Networking Basics 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 Type Command Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Control Panel Assigning a Static IP AddressNetwork Connections Area Connections Click Properties Protocol TCP/IP Click OK Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows XP Select Obtain DNS server address automatically Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows Connecting to a Wireless NetworkIP address Subnet mask Select Use the following IP address Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows Me Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging For Windows XP Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging For Windows Me Adding a local printer Printers and Faxes Click on Add a printer Select Local printer attached to this computer Select Use the following port Adding a local printer Adding a local printer Go to Start Printers Faxes Printers and Faxes Add a Printer Networking Basics Sharing a network printerPrinter Sharing a network printer Select Browse for a printer To check for proper installation Go to Start Sharing an LPR printer Local Printer Select Create a new port Click Settings Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer Click Have Disk Click Next Select Yes, to print a test Technical Specifications Other Tasks Diagnostic LED Power SpecificationsPhysical Dimensions Temperature Contacting Technical Support Link Technical Support over the Internet Limited Warranty and Registration What You Must Do For Warranty Service What Is Not Covered