Networking Basics Checking the IP Address in Windows XP • Right-click on the networking icon in the task bar • Click on Status The following window will display • Click the Support tab. • Click Close Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address Note: Residential Gateways/Broadband Routers will automatically assign IP Addresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) technology.
• Double-click on Network Connections Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address • Right-click on Local Area Connections.
• Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) • Click Properties Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address • Select Use the following IP address in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, • Input your IP address and subnet mask. (The IP Addresses on your network must be within the same range. For example, if one computer has an IP Address of 192.168.0.2, the other computers should have IP Addresses that are sequential, like 192.168.0.3 and 192.168.0.4.
After you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers in your network (please see the Network Setup Wizard section at the beginning of Networking Basics,) you can use the Add Printer Wizard to add or share a printer on your network. Whether you want to add a local printer (a printer connected directly to one computer,) share an LPR printer (a printer connected to a print server) or share a network printer (a printer connected to your network through a Gateway/Router,) use the Add Printer Wizard.
• Click Next Networking Basics Adding a local printer • Select Local printer attached to this computer • (Deselect Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer if it has been selected.) • Click Next • Select Use the following port: • From the pull-down menu select the correct port for your printer (Most computers use the LPT1: port, as shown in the illustration.) • Click Next • Select and highlight the correct driver for your printer.
Networking Basics Adding a local printer • At this screen, you can change the name of the printer (optional.) • Click Next • Select Yes, to print a test page. A successful printing will confirm that you have chosen the correct driver. • Click Next This screen gives you information about your printer.
• Go to Start> Printers and Faxes A successful installation will display the printer icon as shown at right. You have successfully added a local printer. Networking Basics Sharing a network printer After you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers on your network, you can run the Add Printer Wizard on all the computers on your network.
• Click Next Networking Basics Sharing a network printer • Select Browse for a printer • Click Next • Select the printer you would like to share.
Networking Basics Sharing a network printer To check for proper installation: • Go to Start> Printers and Faxes The printer icon will appear at right, indicating proper installation. You have completed adding the printer. To share this printer on your network: • Remember the printer name • Run the Add Printer Wizard on all the computers on your network. • Make sure you have already run the Network Setup Wizard on all the network computers.
Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer To share an LPR printer (using a print server,) you will need a Print Server such as the DP-101P+ or the DP-313 or a Gateway/Router with a printer port such as the DI-713P. Please make sure that you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers on your network. To share an LPR printer, please follow these directions: • Go to Start> Printers and Faxes • Click on Add a Printer The screen to the right will display.
Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer • Select Create a new port • From the pull-down menu, select Standard TCP/IP Port, as shown. • Click Next • Please read the instructions on this screen. • Click Next • Enter the Printer IP Address and the Port Name, as shown. • Click Next Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer • In this screen, select Custom.
• Enter the Port Name and the Printer Name or IP Address. • Select LPR • Enter a Queue Name. If there is more than one port on the print server, you must name the Queue. • Click OK Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer • This screen will show you information about your printer. • Click Finish • Select the printer you are adding from the list of Printers. • Insert the printer driver disk that came with your printer.
If the printer driver is already installed, • Select Keep existing driver • Click Next Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer • You can rename your printer if you choose. It is optional. Please remember the name of your printer. You will need this information when you use the Add Printer Wizard on the other computers on your network. • Click Next • Select Yes, to print a test page. • Click Next This screen will display information about your printer.
For help with other tasks in home or small office networking, see Using the Shared Documents folder and Sharing files and folders in the Help and Support Center in Microsoft Windows XP.
Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the WUS-B12 Wireless USB Adapter. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. 1.
• Click on Network Adapters • Right-click on WUS-B12 Wireless LAN Card • Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. • Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. WUS-B12 Wireless USB Adapter • Click OK Troubleshooting (continued) 2. The computer does not recognize the WUS-B12 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter. • Make sure that the WUS-B12 Wireless USB Adapter is properly seated in the computer’s USB port.
• In Windows XP, go to Start>Control Panel>System>Hardware Tab> click on the Device Manager Tab> click on Network Adapters> double click on D-Link AirPro WUS-B12 Wireless USB Adapter> make sure that “This device is working properly” is displayed under Device Status under the General Tab. (Please refer to Checking the Installation of the Drivers for the Wireless Adapter in the Networking Basics section of this manual for more information.
Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi) Adapter Type • USB 1.0 Supported OS • Windows XP • Windows 2000 • Windows ME • Windows 98 • Windows 95 Frequency Range • 2400 ~ 2497MHz ISM Band Data Rates • 1, 2, 5.
• 30,000 hours Physical Dimensions • L ~ 82.5 mm • W ~ 27.2 mm • H ~ 12 mm Temperature • Operating: 0ºC to 55ºC (32ºF to 131ºF) • Storing: -20ºC to 75ºC (-4ºF to 167ºF) Humidity: • 10%-90%, non-condensing Emissions: • • FCC part 15b UL1950-3 Warranty • Three Years Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
