Section 36 – Networking Basics
 
 
D-Link DWR-2101 User Manual
 
 
Networking Basics 
Check your IP address 
After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless 
router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below. 
 
Start > Run. In the run box type cmd and click OK. 
(Windows® Vista™ users type cmd in the Start Search box.)
 
ipconfig and press Enter. 
 
This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and the default
 
 
 
If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your router. Some firewall software programs may 
block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters.