D-Link DWL-810+ manual

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    1 ©2002 D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Software and specifications subject to change without notice. DWL-810+ 04162003 If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller . CD-ROM (Manual and W arranty) Before You Begin DWL-810+ Ethernet-to[...]

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    2 Connecting the DWL-810+ to your Ethernet-enabled device A . First, connect the power adapter to the receptor at the back panel of the DWL-810+ and then plug the other end of the power adapter to a wall outlet or power strip. The Power LED will turn ON to indicate proper operation. B . Insert one end of an Ethernet cable (included) to the Ethernet[...]

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    3 Connecting the DWL-810+ in Infrastructure Mode Setup #1 Connect an Ethernet cable from the DWL-810+ to your Ethernet enabled: Desktop PC, Laptop PC, Set-T op-Box, or Gaming Console.[...]

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    4 Connecting the DWL-810+ in Ad-Hoc Mode Setup #2 Web-based Configuration Before You Begin the Configuration • It’s best to use a computer (with an Ethernet adapter) that is connected to a switch for configuring the DWL-810+. ( Note : Y ou also have the option of connecting the DWL- 810+ directly to the computer that will be used for configurat[...]

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    5 Continued... The logon pop-up screen will appear . T ype “admin” for the username and leave the password field blank. Click OK Once you have logged in, the Home screen will appear . Click Run Wizard Y ou will see the following screens. Click Next[...]

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    6 Continued... Step 1 - Set up your new p assword . Y ou have the option to establish a password. Step 2 - Wireless Setup The default wireless settings are: SSID = default Channel = 6 Operating Mode = Infrastructure Click Site Survey to select a wireless network or you can change the settings manually to match an existing wireless network. Step 3 -[...]

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    7 You have completed the Configuration of the DWL-810+! Click Close Click Restart[...]

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    8 Appendix Xbox Setup Step 2 - Connect an Ethernet cable from the DWL-810+ to the Ethernet port on the back of your Xbox. S tep 1 - Please refer to S tep 4 for configuring and modifying the wireless settings of the DWL- 810+ In order to connect to the XBox Live service, you will need to have the proper XBox Live equipment and account.[...]

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    9 Appendix PlayStation 2 Setup Step 1 - Please refer to S tep 4 for configuring and modifying the wireless settings of the DWL- 810+ Step 2 - Connect an Ethernet cable from the DWL-810+ to the Ethernet port on the back of your PlayS t ation 2.[...]

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    10 Appendix T o assign a S tatic IP Address to the laptop or computer that you are using to configure the DWL-810+, please do the following: Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows Go to Start > Double- click on Control Panel > Double-click on Network Connections > Right-click on Local Area Connections > Click Properties Select Use the[...]

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    11 For Apple Macintosh OS X: Go to the Apple Menu Click on Network and Select System Preferences The IP address information, the Subnet Mask, the Router’s IP address and the Ethernet adapter address will appear Click on Network Select Built in Ethernet in the Show pull-down menu Select Using DHCP in the Configuration pull- down menu Click on Appl[...]

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    12 T echnical Support Y ou can find software updates and user document ation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United S tates and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our website, or by phon[...]