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8.Networking Basics

Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP

In this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using Microsoft Windows XP.

Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.com and http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000, ME or 98.

Go to Start > Control Panel > Network Connections

Select Set up a home or small office network

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When this screen appears, click Next.

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D-Link DWL-650+ manual Networking Basics, Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP

Contents

LinkAirPlus DWL-650+ Contents Package Contents Introduction LEDs Product FeaturesPower Link 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 Drivers and Utility Installing the DWL-650+\Setup.exe 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 Computer Select Properties and click Naming your ComputerWindows XP Name Type Command Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Network Connections Assigning a Static IP AddressControl Panel Area Connections Click Properties Protocol TCP/IP Click OK Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows XP Select Obtain DNS server address automatically 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 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 Printer Networking Basics Sharing a network printerAdd a Printer 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