This Network Storage Enclosure enables users at home or in the office to share files ... more
across the network and over the Internet via the built-in FTP server. Connected to your router, it also provides a invaluable back-up of your files in case of system f...
Postage & Packaging: £0.00 Availability: 1 in stock
Advantages: Easy to set up and use, Stable, Good support Disadvantages: A bit out dated
that I think the card sticks out of the PCMCIA slot too much but that's normal for most PCMCIA cards.
USING
You can use the D-Link software or you can use Windows XP SP2's wireless function.. While using the XP function, I'm usually connected as soon as I've turned on my laptop so no need to choose to connect to a network. It's the same with the D-Link utility. When connected to a wireless network, the card flashes.
The D-Link software lets you scan the area for wireless networks and then lets you choose which one you want to connect to. The software looks very professionally made and has information like Link Quality, Signal Strength as well as Data Rate, which is good to know so you know.
The range is pretty good but it varies depending on the Access Point and the surroundings. WiFi connections don't go through thick walls ...
Advantages: Very easy to set up, inexpensive Disadvantages: Can lose signal sometimes
In my house we have two computers and a broadband internet connection, but we couldn't use both PCs on the net at once.
To sort this out, I decided to set up a wireless network but was a bit worried it would be too complicated. Thankfully this network adapter proved to be very easy to use.
I bought two, one for each PC. The card comes with a CD, with all the software needed on it. You have to install the software BEFORE you put in the card. Installing the software was very simple, there were no problems or errors.
The PCs I was installing the cards on use Windows 98SE, and the software worked fine on it, so 2000, NT and XP users shouldn't have any difficulties.
The software features a utility which sits in your system tray and allows you to easily change different settings, including encryption, and shows you signal strength ...
Advantages: Link upto 3 printers on 1 IP address. Simple setup Disadvantages: None
specify one. I'd recommend manually assigning an address here so that it is always fixed which means you can manage your IP addresses more easily.
Once changes have been made you can save them back to the print server and reconnect yourself to your main network connection. The dlink is now ready to be placed onto your network too and connected up to a printer.
You are now ready to connect to the print server via the standard Windows Add new printer wizard. Going through the wizard, firstly select local printer and then create new port as the print server is not attached to any port that is currently known by the PC. We now need to select 'Standard TCP/IP port' from the dropdown list. At this stage enter the IP address that you gave the print server when it was attached to the PC via the ethernet cable at the start of installation ...
craggybuk 22.06.2007
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This Network Storage Enclosure enables users at home or in the office to share files across the network and over the Internet via the built-in FTP server. Connected to your router, it also provides a invaluable back-up of your files in case of system failure or virus damage to your computer. Back-up software is included with the product. The DNS-313 accommodates one 3.5" SATA hard drives of any capacity (HD not included). Tools or cables are not required for setup. Simply slide the front cover, insert the drive and slide the front cover back. Content stored on the DNS-313 can be streamed to compatible media players, such as those found in D-Link's MediaLounge product line. That is done by the built-in UPnP AV media server, and this does not require a computer to be turned on. The DNS-313 also features an iTunes Server. When enabled, the DNS-313 will be automatically detected in the iTunes program, which means the software will be able to find and play music directly from the DNS-313. The DNS-313 also includes a Gigabit port for better transfer speeds and power-saving features. It can also be used as Direct Attached Storage (DAS) via a USB connection.
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