System Requirements DWL-G680 Install Guide Package Contents D-Link DWL-G680 Manual and Utility High-Powered Wireless on CD 108G Notebook Adapter D-Link Systems, Inc.
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This is the connector that fits Antenna into the CardBus slot of your Used to wirelessly connect computer. to WiFi networks. Link/Activity LEDs Indicates that the DWL-G680 is properly installed when the computer is on and blinks when data is being transmitted. D-Link Systems, Inc.
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The step-by-step instructions that follow are shown in Windows XP. The steps and screens are similar for the other Windows operating systems. Turn on the computer and insert the D-Link DWL-G680 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. The installation Wizard will automatically appear.
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DWL-G680 Install Guide Installing Driver Click Next Click Next Insert the DWL-G680 into your laptop and Click OK Click Finish D-Link Systems, Inc.
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Found New Hardware Wizard DWL-G680 Install Guide When you restart your computer this Found New Hardware Wizard (Windows XP) screen will appear. D-Link DWL-G680 Select Install the software automatically (Recommended). Click Next D-Link DWL-G680 Click Continue Anyway. Click Finish to complete the installation.
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Utility will automatically start and the utility icon will appear in the bottom right hand corner of the desktop screen (system tray). If this icon appears GREEN, then you have successfully installed the DWL-G680, are connected to a wireless network, and are ready to communicate! If the utility icon does not...
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Appendix A DWL-G680 Install Guide For Windows XP, if you wish to use the AirPremier utility, please do the following: Click the XP networking icon to use the Zero ConfigurationWireless Settings. Click Advanced. Uncheck Windows to configure my wireless network settings.
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DWL-G680 Install Guide Appendix B To connect to a wireless network, launch the D-Link Client Utility and click on Profile Management. Right-click the utility icon and select Open D-Link AirPremier Client Utility. Profile Name: Displays the current profile being used.
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Server based Authentication: Displays if using 802.1x. Data Encryption: Displays the current encryption level. Signal Strength: Represents the wireless signal between the access point and the DWL-G680. The percentage coincides with the graphical bar. After clicking Profile Management, you will see the following screen.
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DWL-G680 Install Guide Appendix B Enter a unique name for the new wireless connection Click OK Select a security option (in this example we will use WEP) Click OK Enter the WEP transmit key Click OK Congratulations, you’ve created a Wireless Network Connection.
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Appendix C DWL-G680 Install Guide To connect to a network, make sure the proper network settings are configured for the DWL-G680. For MICROSOFT WINDOWS XP: Go to Start > right-click on My Network Places > select Properties > double-click on the network connection associated with the DWL-G680.
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D i a l - U p c o n n e c t i o n s > double-click on the Local Area Connection associated with the DWL-G680 > select Properties. Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Click Properties.
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Appendix C DWL-G680 Install Guide Dynamic IP address setup Used when a DHCP server is available on the local network. (e.g., a Router). Select Obtain an IP address automatically (if the wireless router or access point has DHCP server enabled).
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DWL-G680 Install Guide Notes Notes D-Link Systems, Inc.