1. Install a WiFi network adapter in all systems you want to connect wirelessly to the router.
2. If using D-Link PC Card and PCI adapters, install the software from the CD before installing the hardware. Shut down your system, install the adapter, and reboot your computer.
Once the computer has restarted, the ‘Found New Hardware Wizard’ should appear and initiate the driver installation.
Select "Install the software automatically" and click Next. If you see a message warning that the driver has not passed Windows logo testing, click 'Continue Anyway'.
Configure (Part 1)
If your WiFi system can’t connect to the internet yet, you may need to complete a few more steps.
1. To install a WiFi network, if you are running Windows XP, you may need to disable the Windows wireless-configuration feature. You will also need to do this if you intend using the bundled utilities. To disable it:
-Click the XP Networking icon in the system tray.
-When the Wireless Network Connection dialog box appears, click ‘advanced’ and select the Wireless Networks tab.
-Uncheck ‘Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings’ and ‘ok’
-Restart your system.
2. Other operating systems may just need a reboot to get your WiFi adapter to run correctly once the drivers are installed.
If you still can’t connect carry on with the next few steps and they should solve your problem.
Set Security
1. Access your wireless router's configuration utility again by entering its IP address in your browser.
2. Use the router documentation or built-in help to find the option that allows changes to your default password. (With the DI-624, this option is found on the ‘Tools’ page).
3. Change the password but leave the configuration routine open.
Set the SSID
Now you need to change the name of your network. This is referred to as the ‘service set identifier’ or SSID. With the DI-624, you access this setting by clicking the 'Wireless' button.
Change the default SSID to anything you prefer but don’t choose a value that anybody might guess like your name, birthday or surname. Don’t exit after the changes. When you install a WiFi network you wan't it to be a secure as possible to protect yourself from hijackers.
Note that your router may also allow you to disable SSID broadcasting. This feature keeps potential intruders from seeing your wireless network among THEIR connection choices.
