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Appendix B - Networking Basics

Networking Basics

Check your IP address

After you install your new D-Link wireless adapter and have established a wireless connection, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain

an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e., router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below.

Windows® XP Users

• Click on Start > Run. In the run box type cmd and click OK.

• At the prompt, type ipcong and press Enter.

block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters.

Windows® 8 Users

• Press the Windows key and R together. Type cmd in the box and click OK.

• At the prompt, type ipcong and press Enter.

• This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway of your adapter.