57D-Link DWA-121 User Manual
Appendix B - Networking Basics
Windows 7/Vista
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Users
• ClickonStart > Control Panel (make sure you are in Classic View). Double-click on the Network and Sharing Center icon. If you are using
Windows Vista, click on Manage network connections along the left panel in the window. For Windows 7, click on Change adapter settings.
• Right-clickontheWireless Network Connection which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter.
• HighlightInternet Protocol Version 4 (TCP /IPv4) and click Properties.
• ClickUse the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same
subnet as your network or LAN IP address on your router or network.
Example: If the router’s LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1, make your IP address
192.168.0.X where X is a number between 2 and 99. Make sure that the number
you choose is not in use on the network.
• SetDefault Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your router or gateway.
• SetPrimary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router or gateway.
• TheSecondary DNS is optional (you may enter a DNS server from your ISP).
• ClickOK to save your settings.