D-Link DWL-G650 Bedienungsanleitung

Manual Building Networks for People 2.4GHz up to 54Mbps DWL-G650 D-Link Air Plus X TREME G TM Wireless Cardbus Adapter[...]

2 Content s Package Contents ................................................................................ 3 Introduction ............................................................................................ 4 Wireless Basics .................................................................................... 6 Getting S tarted ..........[...]

3 Content s of Package: D-Link Air Plus Xtreme G DWL-G650 2.4 GHz - 54Mbps Wireless Cardbus Adapter Manual, W arranty and Drivers on CD Printed Quick Installation Guide Package Content s If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller . System Requirement s for Configuration:    An 802.1 1g or 802.1 1b Access Point ( fo[...]

4 Introduction The D-Link Ai r Plus X treme G DWL-G650 Wireless Adapter is a dra f t 802. 1 1g high- performance, wireless adapter that supports high-speed wireless networking at home, at work or in public places. Unlike most network cards, the DWL-G650 provides data transfers at up to 54 Mbps (compared to the standard 1 1 Mbps) when used with othe[...]

5 Features WP A* (Wi Fi Protected Access) authorizes and identifies users based on a secret key that changes automatically at a regular interval, for example: 802.1x Authentication in conjunction with the radius server verifies the identity of would be clients    TKIP (T emporal Key Integrity Protocol), in conjunction with a RADIUS server [...]

6 D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to- use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. D-Link wireless products will allow you access to the dat a you want, when and where you want it. Y ou will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless netwo[...]

7 Wireless Basics (continued) People use WLAN technology for many different purposes: Mobility - Productivity increases when people have access to data in any location within the operating range of the WLAN. Management decisions based on real-time information can significantly improve worker ef ficiency . Low Implementation Costs – WLANs are easy[...]

8 S t andards-Based T echnology The DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter utilizes the new 802. 1 1g s t andard. The IEEE 802. 1 1g s t andard is an extension of the 802. 1 1b s t andard. It increases the da t a rate up to 54 Mb p s within the 2.4GHz band, utilizing OFDM technolog y . This means that in most environments, within the specified range of [...]

9 Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations The D-Link Air Plus Xtreme G DWL-G650 lets you access your network, using a wireless connection, from virtually anywhere within its operating range. Keep in mind, however , that the number , thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass throu[...]

10 Getting S t arted Infrastructure – using an Access Point, or Wireless Router , such as the DI-624. Ad-Hoc – directly connecting to another computer , for peer-to- peer communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer , such as two or more DWL-G650 wireless network Cardbus adapters. On the following pages we will show you an ex[...]

11 Please remember that D-Link Air Plus Xtreme G wireless devices are pre-configured to connect together , right out of the box, with their default settings. Y ou will need broadband Internet access (a Cable or DSL-subscriber line into your home or office) Consult with your Cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem Connect the Cabl[...]

12 Getting Started Setting up a Wireless Ad Hoc Network Install the D-Link DWL-G650 Wireless Network adapter into one laptop computer . See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product for installation instructions . Install another DWL-G650 into a laptop computer . See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product . Set the wire[...]

13 Using the Configuration Utility Before you use the configuration utility for the DWL-G650, you must install the drivers and the configuration utility from the CD-ROM that came with the DWL- G650. (Please see the Quick Installation Guide that came with the product.) After you have completed this inst allation and restarted your computer , you can[...]

14 St atus: Displays the MAC Address of the Access Point that is associated with the DWL-G650. SSID: The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to the wireless network. The factory SSID setting is set to default . TxRate: The default setting is Auto ; TxRate settings are automatically determined by the DWL-G650 depending on the distance from t[...]

15 To communicate on the network all devices must have the same settings for the following properties: SSID - (Service Set Identifier) is a name that identifies a wireless network. Access Points and wireless clients attempting to connect to a specific WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) must use the same SSID. The default setting is default . Wirele[...]

16 Configuration Utility Encryption Data Encryption – enable Encryption by clicking on the box. Encryption is disabled as the default setting. Authorization mode – choose one of the following modes: Open Authentication – communicates the key across the network Shared Authentication – allows communication only with other devices with identic[...]

17 A vailable Networks The top section of the window displays the A vailable Networks. Scroll up and down the list and highlight the network to which you wish to connect. Click on the Connect button. Profiles In the lower half of the screen, you can manage the profiles that you have created for the wireless network at home, at the office and in pub[...]

18 In this window you can configure all the properties of a profile in order to connect with a network of your choice. After you have entered your changes in this window , click OK to save the changes. Configuration Utility Add New Profile[...]

19 The ABOUT screen gives you information about the F irmware and Utility V ersions of the DWL-G650. Configuration Utility About[...]

20 Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP In this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using Microsof t Windows XP . Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www .homenethelp.com and http://www .microsof t.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000, ME or 98SE. Go to Start&[...]

21 Please follow all the instructions in this window: Networking Basics Click Next In the following window , select the best description of your computer . If your computer connects to the internet through a gateway/router , select the second option as shown. Click Next[...]

22 Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional.) Networking Basics Click Next Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name. Click Next[...]

23 Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes. Networking Basics When the changes are complete, click Next . Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer . This may take a few minutes.[...]

24 Networking Basics In the window below , select the option that fits your needs. In this example, Create a Network Setup Disk has been selected. Y ou will run this disk on each of the computers on your network. Click Next . Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive A. Click Next[...]

25 Networking Basics Please read the information under Here’s how in the screen below . After you complete the Network Setup Wizard you will use the Network Setup Disk to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on your network. T o continue click Next.[...]

26 Networking Basics Please read the information on this screen, then click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard . The new settings will take ef fect when you restart the computer . Click Ye s to restart the computer . Y ou have completed configuring this computer . Next, you will need to run the Network Setup Disk on all the other computers[...]

27  Networking Basics Naming your Computer T o name your computer , please follow these directions:In Windows XP : Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen) Right-click on My Computer Select Properties and click      Select the Computer Name T ab in the System Properties window . Y ou may enter a Com- puter Description [...]

28 Networking Basics Naming your Computer Checking the IP Address in W indows XP The wireless adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP Ad- dress range (see Getting S t arted in this manual for a definition of IP Address Range.) T o check on the IP Address of the adapter , please do the following: Right-click on the Local Ar[...]

29 Networking Basics Checking the IP Address in W indows XP This window will appear . Click the Support tab Click Close   Assigning a Static IP Address in W indows XP/2000 Note: Residential Gateways/Broadband Routers will automatically assign IP Ad- dresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configura- tion Protocol) te[...]

30 Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address in W indows XP/2000  Double-click on Network Connections   Double-click on Properties Right-click on Local Area Connections[...]

31 Networking Basics Assigning a S tatic IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Y ou have completed the assignment of a Static IP Address. (Y ou do not need to assign a Static IP Address if you have a DHCP-capable Gateway/Router.) Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click Properties   IP Address: e.g., 192.168.0.2 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Default Ga[...]

32 Networking Basics Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP and 2000 Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows ME and 98SE Go to Start > Run > type cmd . A window similar to this one will appear . T ype ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx , where xxx is the IP Address of the Wireless Router or Access Point. A good wireless co[...]

33 1. Check that the drivers for the DWL-G650 are inst alled properly . Click Device Manager  Select the Hardware Ta b  T roubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-G650. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrat[...]

34 T roubleshooting     Double-click on Network Adapters Right-click on D-Link DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter Select Properties to check that the drivers are in- stalled properly Click OK D-Link Air Pro DWL-AB650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter  Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly D-Link AirPlus XtremeG [...]

35 2. I cannot connect to the access point or the wireless router . 3. The DWL-G650 Power and Link lights are not on. 4. I forgot my Encryption key . Check to see if the DWL-G650 Cardbus adapter is firmly inserted into the Cardbus slot of your laptop computer . Make sure that the DWL-G650 Wireless Adapter is properly seated in the computer ’s Car[...]

36 T roubleshooting A . Under T ools > select Folder Options …> select View > under Hidden files and folders > select Show hidden files and folders B. Uncheck Hide extension for known file types > click on Apply C . Search for previously loaded driver files. Remove these files from the INF and SYSTEM32 (DRIVERS) folders in the Wind[...]

37 7. How can I troubleshoot distance issues using the DWL-G650. Move the DWL-G650 and Access Point or Wireless router into the same room and then test the wireless connection. Change the channel of the Access Point. Move devices within the line of sight T roubleshooting Check that the Network Connection for the wireless client is configured proper[...]

38 IEEE 802.1 1b Draft IEEE 802.1 1g IEEE 802.1 1  Standards  T echnical S pecifications  Activity Link Diagnostic LED   T emperature Operating: 0ºC to 55ºC (32ºF to 131ºF)  95% maximum, non-condensing Humidity:  W arranty: 3 years  0.12 lb. (55 grams)  Weight: *W P A will be available Spring 2003 as a free download I[...]

39 PowerSave mode = 28mA T ransmitter Output Power: T echnical S pecifications Data Rates: With Automatic Fallback 54Mbps; 48Mbps; 36Mbp s; 24Mbps; 18Mbps; 12Mbp s; 1 1Mbps; 9Mbps; 6Mbps; 5.5Mbps; 2Mbps; 1Mbps  Modulation T echnology: Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) Range:  Indoors: Up to 328 feet (100 meters)  T ransmit [...]

40 Cont acting T echnical Support Y ou can find the most recent sof tware and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United S tates for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. customers can contact D-Link technical support through our web site, or by phone. D-Link [...]

41 Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limited warranty for its product only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from: D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor and Products purchased and delivered within the fif ty states of the United S tates, the[...]

42 After an RMA number is issued, the defective product must be packaged securely in the original or other suitable shipping package to ensure that it will not be damaged in transit, and the RMA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the package. Do not include any manuals or accessories in the shipping package. D-Link will only replac[...]

43 Governing Law : This Limited W arranty shall be governed by the laws of the S tate of California. Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the foregoing limit ations and exclusions may not apply . This limited warranty provides specific legal[...]