Troubleshooting | D-Link DWL-650+ specification

7.Troubleshooting

This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-650+ 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. 7.1

• Select the Hardware Tab

•Click Device Manager

Fig. 7.2

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D-Link DWL-650+ manual Troubleshooting

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 Profiles Site SurveyAvailable Networks Properties Properties About Troubleshooting Adapters TroubleshootingAirPlus DWL-650+ Wireless Adapter Status Computer does not recognize the DWL-650+ Wireless Adapter Cannot connect to the access point or the wireless routerDWL-650+ Power and Link lights are not on 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 Physical Dimensions Diagnostic LEDPower Specifications 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