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Networking Basics  

Naming your Computer 

To name your computer, please follow these directions: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In 

Windows XP

 

• 

Click 

Start

 (in the 

lower left corner of 
the screen) 

• 

Right-click

 

on 

My 

Computer

 

• 

Select

 Properties

 

and 

click

 

 

• 

Select the 

Computer Name

 

Tab in the 

System 

Properties 

window. 

You may enter a 
Computer description if 
you wish; this field is 
optional. 

 
To rename the computer 
or join a domain, 

• 

Click

 Change

 

 

Содержание PCMCIA WIRELESS ASAPTER DWL-650

Страница 1: ...D Link Air DWL 650 2 4 GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapter Manual Version P Building Networks for People...

Страница 2: ...Introduction 4 3 Wireless Basics 7 4 Getting Started 9 5 Using the Configuration Utility 12 6 Troubleshooting 19 7 Networking Basics 23 8 Technical Specifications 37 9 Contacting Technical Support 39...

Страница 3: ...please contact your reseller System Requirements A laptop computer with an available 32 bit Cardbus PC Card slot Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows Me or Windows 98SE Cardbus Controller properly install...

Страница 4: ...work or play The DWL 650 includes software drivers for the most popular Microsoft Windows operating systems Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows Me Windows 98SE and can be integrated into a larger network...

Страница 5: ...an Access Point and peer to peer communication in ad hoc mode Built in dual diversity antenna for reduced interference in a multi path environment 32 bit Cardbus Performance User friendly configuratio...

Страница 6: ...6 Power Link...

Страница 7: ...ystems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards People use wireless LAN technology for many different purposes Mobility Productivity increases when people have access to data in any locati...

Страница 8: ...mind however that the number thickness and location of walls ceilings or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through may limit the range Typical ranges vary depending on the types of mat...

Страница 9: ...ch computer such as two or more DWL 650 cardbus adapters On the following pages we will show you an example of an Infrastructure Network and an Ad Hoc Network An Infrastructure network contains an Acc...

Страница 10: ...r for proper installation of the modem Connect the modem to a wireless Broadband router such as the D Link DI 614 See the Quick Installation Guide included with the router If an Ethernet port is avail...

Страница 11: ...se 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 net...

Страница 12: ...her way to start the Configuration Utility is to click on Start Programs D Link Air D Link Air Utility To use the D Link Configuration Utility with XP right click on the Wireless network icon in the t...

Страница 13: ...ed 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 L...

Страница 14: ...the channel setting for the selected Access Point In Ad Hoc mode the channel must be manually set to the same channel for each wireless adapter TX Rate Select the transmission rate on the network 11Mb...

Страница 15: ...h other devices with identical WEP settings Auto will automatically adjust to the Authentication mode of the wireless client Network Key enter a key in either ASCII e g a word or hexadecimal format Ke...

Страница 16: ...lf of the screen you can manage the profiles that you have created for the wireless network at home at the office and in public places Scroll up and down and highlight the profile that you wish to con...

Страница 17: ...window you can configure all the properties of a profile in order to connect with a network of your choice After you have entered your changes in this window click OK to save the changes Current Sett...

Страница 18: ...guration Utility About The ABOUT screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the DWL 650 D Link Air Configuration Utility D Link Air DWL 650 2 4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapter...

Страница 19: ...ons 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 ma...

Страница 20: ...Wireless Adapter Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly Click OK D Link Air DWL 650 Wireless Cardbus A...

Страница 21: ...s properly seated in the computer s Cardbus slot If Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the adapter make sure to completely remove drivers that were previously loaded To remove the...

Страница 22: ...up one client to establish a BSS Basic Service Set and wait briefly before setting up other clients This prevents several clients from trying to establish a BSS at the same time which can result in m...

Страница 23: ...r 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...

Страница 24: ...Windows XP Please follow all the instructions in this window Click Next In the following window select the best description of your computer If your computer connects to the Internet through a gatewa...

Страница 25: ...25 Networking Basics Enter a Computer description and a Computer name Click Next Enter a Workgroup name All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name Click Next...

Страница 26: ...26 Networking Basics Please wait while the wizard applies the changes When the changes are complete click Next Please wait while the wizard configures the computer This may take a few minutes...

Страница 27: ...est option In this example Create a Network Setup Disk has been selected You will run this disk on each of the computers on your network Click Next Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive in this cas...

Страница 28: ...the files Please read the information under Here s how in the screen below After you complete the Network Setup Wizard you will use the Network Setup Disk to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each...

Страница 29: ...tings will take effect when you restart the computer Click Yes to restart the computer You have completed configuring this computer Next you will need to run the Network Setup Disk on all the other co...

Страница 30: ...ndows XP Click Start in the lower left corner of the screen Right click on My Computer Select Properties and click Select the Computer Name Tab in the System Properties window You may enter a Computer...

Страница 31: ...the IP Address in Windows XP 2000 Go to Start All Programs Accessories Command Prompt In this window enter the Computer name Select Workgroup and enter the name of the Workgroup All computers on your...

Страница 32: ...mpt All the configuration settings are displayed as shown below Type ipconfig renew at the prompt to get a new IP Address shown below Windows 98SE Me users go to Start Run Type Command Type winipcfg a...

Страница 33: ...work using DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol technology If you are using a DHCP capable Gateway Router you will not need to assign Static IP Addresses If you are not using a DHCP capable Gatewa...

Страница 34: ...34 Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address Right click on Local Area Connections Click Properties Highlight Internet Protocol TCP IP Click Properties D Link Air DWL 650 Wireless Adapter...

Страница 35: ...ween 192 168 0 3 and 192 168 0 254 No two computes can have the same IP Address The subnet mask must be the same for all the computers on the network Input your DNS server address only if you plan to...

Страница 36: ...ireless Router or Access Point A good wireless connection will show four replies from the wireless router or access point as shown For Windows Me and 98SE Go to Start Run type command A window similar...

Страница 37: ...Privacy Encryption Data Rate Mbps channel 11 CCK PBCC 5 5 CCK PBCC 2 QPSK 1 BPSK Key Management Automatic Dynamic Key Allocation ADKA through public key Range Indoors up to 328 feet 100 meters Outdoo...

Страница 38: ...nited States FCC Physical Dimensions L 4 50 inches 114 mm W 2 25 inches 54 mm H 25 inches 6 mm Transmit Output Power 15dBm 32mW 2dB Temperature Operating Temperature 14 F to 131 F 10 C to 55 C Storage...

Страница 39: ...l Support through our website or by phone Tech Support for customers within the United States D Link Technical Support over the Telephone 877 453 5465 24 hours a day seven days a week D Link Technical...

Страница 40: ...ch the purchase price is refunded shall become the property of D Link upon replacement or refund Limited Software Warranty D Link warrants that the software portion of the product Software will substa...

Страница 41: ...charges for any product that is not packaged and shipped in accordance with the foregoing requirements or that is determined by D Link not to be defective or non conforming What Is Not Covered This l...

Страница 42: ...o interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant t...

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