D-Link DWL-AG660 manual

Manual Building Networks for People 1 1a/1 1g Dualband (2.4GHz/5GHz) DWL-AG660 D-Link Air Premier AG TM Wireless 108Mbps Cardbus Adapter[...]

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

3 Content s of Package: D-Link Air Premier AG DWL-AG660 1 1a/1 1g Dualband (2.4GHz/5GHz) Wireless 108Mbp s 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 1a, 802.1[...]

4 At up to fifteen times the speed of previous wireless devices (up to 108Mbps in SuperAG mode), you can work faster and more efficiently , increasing productivity . With the DWL-AG660, bandwidth-intensive applications like graphics or multimedia will benefit significantly because large files are able to move across the network quickly . Inclusion [...]

5 Features LEDs LED stands for L ight- E mitting D iode. The DWL-AG660 has the following LEDs:  User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities V ersatility - The DWL-AG660 is fully compatible with IEEE 802.1 1a and 802.1 1b standards, making it interoperable with 802.1 1a and 802.1 1b wireless routers and access points in your office, home[...]

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 The DWL-AG660 is also interoperable with other 802.1 1g, 802.1 1a, and 802.1 1b standards-compliant devices. 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 r[...]

8 St andards-Based T echnology The DWL-AG660 Wireless Cardbus Adapter utilizes the 802.1 1a, 802.1 1b and 802.1 1g standard. The IEEE 802.1 1g standard is an extension of the 802.1 1b standard. It increases the data rate up to 54 Mbp s within the 2.4GHz band (108Mbps in T urbo mode.) The 802.1 1a s t andard also increases the data rate up to 54 Mbp[...]

9 Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations The D-Link Air Premier AG DWL-AG660 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 through[...]

10 Getting S t arted Infrastructure – using an access point or wireless router such as the DWL-7100AP . 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-AG660 Wireless 108Mbp s Cardbus Adapters. On the following pages we will show you a[...]

11 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 Cable or DSL modem to your broadband router ( see the Quick Installation Guide included with your router ). If you are connecting a desktop computer to your [...]

12 Getting S t arted (continued) Setting up a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network Install the D-Link DWL-AG660 Wireless Cardbus Adapter into one laptop computer . (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product for installation instructions ). Install another DWL-AG660 into a laptop computer , or you can install a DWL-AG530 Wireless PCI Adapter int[...]

13 Select the Wireless Networks tab. Uncheck the box in the properties window that enables windows configuration. D-Link Air Premier AG DWL-AG660 uses the Configuration Utility as the management software. The utility provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to the wireless adapter . After you have completed the installatio[...]

14 Status: Displays the MAC address of the access point that is associated with the DWL- AG660. SSID: The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to the wireless network. The factory SSID setting is set to default . Frequency: The DWL-AG660 is a dualband wireless cardbus adapter . In this instance the 5280MHz indicates that the DWL-AG660 is com[...]

15 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) SSID - Service Set Identifier is a name that identifies a wireless network. Access points and wireless devices attempting to connect to a specific WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) must use the same SSID. The default setting is default . Wireless Mode - Click on the pull-down menu; select from the fol[...]

16 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Encryption > WEP Encryption – WEP is selected here. The other choices are WP A , WP A PSK and None . Authorization mode – choose one of the following modes: Open Authentication – communicates the key across the network. Shared Authentication – allows communication only with other devices wit[...]

17 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Encryption > WP A Encryption – WP A is selected here. The other choices are WEP , WP A PSK, and None . Config – Click Config when WP A is selected. Define Certificate – This pop-up dialog box appears when you select WP A and click Config . Select a Certificate – Select a Certificate from the[...]

18 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Encryption > WP A PSK Encryption – WP A PSK is selected here. The other choices are WEP , WP A, and None . Config – Click Config when WP A PSK is selected. Define WP A PSK – Enter your WP A Passphrase. The minimum length is 8 characters. Click OK to complete the WP A PSK configuration.[...]

19 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Refresh- Click on Refresh to get the most updated list of available networks. A vailable Network- The top section of the window displays the A vailable Net- works . Scroll up and down the list and highlight the network to which you wish to connect. Click on the Connect button. Profile- In the lower hal[...]

20 Y ou can configure a network in this screen. Just as with the Encryption window shown earlier , you will be prompted to configure the security settings when you make a selection in WP A OPTION . Please see the Encryption section in this chapter for more information about completing WP A security settings. Using the Configuration Utility (continu[...]

21 The About screen gives you information about the MAC address and the Utility and Driver V ersions of the DWL-AG660. Using the Configuration Utility (continued) About[...]

22 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&[...]

23 Please follow all the instructions in this window: Networking Basics (continued) 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 .[...]

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

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

26 Networking Basics (continued) 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 .[...]

27 Networking Basics (continued) 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 net- work. T o continue click Next .[...]

28 Networking Basics (continued) Please read the information on this screen, then click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard . The new settings will take effect when you rest art 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 oth[...]

29 Networking Basics (continued) 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 Sys- tem Properties window . Y ou may enter a Com- [...]

30 Networking Basics (continued) 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 address range (see Getting S tarted in this manual for a definition of IP ad- dress range). T o check on the IP address of the adapter , please do the follow- ing: Right-click on[...]

31 Networking Basics (continued) 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: DHCP capable routers will automatically assign IP addresses to the com- puters on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) techno[...]

32 Networking Basics (continued) 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 .[...]

33 Select Use the following DNS server addresses . Enter the LAN IP address of the wireless router . (D-Link wireless routers have a LAN IP address of 192.168.0.1). Networking Basics (continued) Y ou have completed the assignment of a static IP address. (Y ou do not need to as- sign a static IP address if you have a DHCP- capable gateway/router). C[...]

34 Networking Basics (continued) Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP/2000 Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows Me /98SE Go to Start > Run > type cmd . A window similar to this one will ap- pear . T ype ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx , where xxx is the IP address of the wireless router or access point. A good wire[...]

35 1 . How do I check that the drivers for the DWL-AG660 are installed properly? Click Device Manager .  Select the Hardware Ta b .  T roubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installa- tion and operation of the DWL-AG660. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples bel[...]

36 T roubleshooting (continued)     Double-click on Network adapters . Right-click on D-Link DWL-AG660 Wireless Cardbus Adapter . Select Proper- ties to check that the drivers are installed properly . Click OK . D-Link Air Pro DWL-AB650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter  Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly . [...]

37 Make sure that the DWL-AG660 Wireless Cardbus Adapter is properly seated in the computer ’s cardbus slot. If Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the adapter , make sure to completely remove drivers that were previously loaded. T o remove the drivers, do the following:   Check to see if the DWL-AG660 Cardbus Adapter is [...]

38 T roubleshooting (continued) 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) fol[...]

39 T roubleshooting (continued) Check that the Network Connection for the wireless client is configured properly . Select AP (Infrastructure) when connecting to an access point and select Ad-Hoc mode when connecting without an access point. Double-click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar > click on Configuration to change the settings for the wirel[...]

40 IEEE 802.1 1b IEEE 802.1 1 IEEE 802.1 1a  Standards  T echnical S pecifications  32-bit Cardbus Bus T ype  T emperature Operating: 32ºF to 131ºF (0ºC to 55ºC)  95% maximum, non-condensing Humidity:  W arranty: 3 years  0.12 lb. (55 grams)  Weight: Internal Antenna T ype: Dual Antenna Diversity Switching  64-, 128-b[...]

41 5.150GHz to 5.850GHz Frequency Range: 2.4GHz to 2.462GHz  PowerSave mode = 70mW T echnical Specifications (continued) Data Rates: With Automatic Fallback 108Mbps (T urbo Mode); 54Mbps; 48Mbps; 36Mbps; 24Mbps; 18Mbp s; 12Mbps; 1 1Mbps; 9Mbp s; 6Mbps; 5.5Mbps; 2Mbps; 1Mbp s  Modulation T echnology: Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing [...]

42 T T T T T echni echni echni echni echni cal Support cal Support cal Support cal Support cal Support Y ou can find sof tware updates and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United S tates and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. and Canadi[...]

43 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 t [...]

44 • The original product owner must obtain a Return Material Authorization (“RMA”) number from the Authorized D-Link Service Office and, if requested, provide written proof of purchase of the product (such as a copy of the dated purchase invoice for the product) before the warranty service is provided. • After an RMA number is issued, the [...]

45 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[...]