D-Link DWL-G520+ manual

M a nual Building Network s f or People High-speed 2.4GHz D WL-G520+ D-Link Air Plus X TREME G+ TM Wireless PCI Ada pter[...]

2 Contents Pa ckage Contents ................................................................................. 3 Introduction ............................................................................................ 4 Wireless Ba sics .................................................................................... 6 Getting Started .........[...]

3 Contents of Pa ckage: D-Link Air Plus Xtre me G+ D WL-G520+ 2.4 GHz - 54Mbps Wireless PCI Ada pter Ma nual, W arranty a nd Drivers on CD Printed Quick Installation Guide Pa ck age Contents If a ny of the a bove items are missing, ple a se contact your reseller . Syste m Require ments for Configuration:    An 802.1 1g or 802.1 1b Acce ss [...]

4 Introduction The D-Link Air Plus X treme G+ D WL-G520+ Wireless PCI Ada pter is a 802.1 1g high- perf orma nce, wireless a da pter that supports high-speed wireless networking at home, at work or in public pla ces. U nlike most network cards, the D WL-G520+ provides data tra ns fers at up to 8X (compared to the sta ndard 1 1 Mbps) when used with [...]

5 Fe ature s WP A* (Wi Fi Protected Access) authorizes a nd identifies users ba sed on a secret key that cha nges automatically at a regular interval, f or exa mple: 802.1x * Authentication in conjunction with the radius server verifies the identity of would be clients    TKIP (T emporal Key Integrity Protocol), in con junction with a RADI[...]

6 D-Link wireless products are ba sed on industry sta ndards to provide ea sy-to- use a nd compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, busine ss or public a ccess wireless networks. D-Link wirele ss products will allow you a ccess to the data you wa nt, when a nd where you wa nt it. Y ou will be able to enjoy the freedom that wire[...]

7 Wirele ss Ba sics (continued) People use WLAN technology for ma ny different purposes: Mobility - Productivity increa se s when people have a ccess to data in any location within the operating ra nge of the WLAN. Ma n agement decisions ba sed on real-ti me information ca n significantly i mprove worker efficiency . Low Imple mentation Costs – W[...]

8 Sta ndards-Ba sed T e chnology The D WL-G520+ Wireless PCI Ada pter utilize s the 802.1 1g standard. The IEEE 802.1 1g sta ndard is a n extension of the 802.1 1b sta ndard. It increa se s the data rate up to 54 Mbps within the 2.4GHz ba nd, utilizing OF DM technology . This me a ns that in most environments, within the spe cified ra nge of this d[...]

9 Wirele ss Ba sics (continued) Installation Considerations The D-Link Air Plus Xtreme G+ D WL-G520+ lets you a cce ss your network, using a wireless connection, from virtually a nywhere within its operating ra nge. Kee p in mind, however , that the number , thickness a nd location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless sign als mus[...]

10 Getting Started Infra structure – using a n Access Point, or Wireless Router , such a s the DI-624+. Ad-Hoc – directly connecting to a nother computer , for peer-to- peer communication, using wireless network a da pters on ea ch computer , such a s two or more D WL-G520+ wireless network PCI ada pters. On the f ollowing pages we will show yo[...]

11 Plea se rem ember that D-Link Air Plus Xtre me G + wireless devices are pre- configured to connect together, right out of the box, with their default settings. Y ou will need broadba nd Internet a cce ss (a Cable or DSL-subscriber line into your home or office) Consult with your Ca ble or DSL provider f or proper installation of the modem Connec[...]

12 Getting Started Setting up a W irele ss Ad Hoc Network Install the D-Link D WL-G520+ Wirele ss Network ada pter into one desktop computer. See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product for installation instructions . Install a nother D WL-G650+ into a la ptop computer . See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product . Se[...]

13 Using the Configuration Utility Bef ore you use the configuration utility for the D WL-G520+, you must in stall the drivers a nd the configuration utility from the CD-ROM that ca me with the D WL- G520+. (Plea se see the Quick Installation Guide that ca me with the product.) After you have completed this installation a nd restarted your computer[...]

14 Status: Displays the MAC Address of the Access Point that is a ssociated with the D WL-G520+. SSID: The Service Set Identif ier is the na me a ssigned to the wireless network. The fa ctory SSID setting is set to default . TxRate: The default setting is Auto ; TxRate settings are automatically determined by the D WL-G520+ depending on the dista n[...]

15 To communicate on the network all devices must have the sa me settings f or the following propertie s: SSID - (Service Set Identifier) is a n a me that identifie s a wireless network. Access Points a nd wirele ss clients attempting to connect to a spe cific WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) must use the sa me SSID. The default setting is defaul[...]

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

17 A vaila ble Network s The top section of the window displays the A vaila ble Network s. Scroll up a nd down the list and highlight the network to which you wish to conne ct. Click on the Connect button. Profiles In the lower half of the screen, you ca n ma nage the profile s that you have created f or the wireless network at home, at the off ice[...]

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

19 The ABOUT screen gives you inf ormation about the F irmware and Utility V ersions of the D WL-G520+. 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 Microsoft Windows XP. Note: Ple a se refer to websites such a s http://www .homenethelp.com a nd http://www .microsoft.com/windows2000 for inf ormation a bout networking computers using Windows 2000, ME or 98SE. Go to Sta[...]

21 Plea se follow all the instruction s in this window: Networking Ba sics 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 a s shown. Click Next[...]

22 Enter a Computer descri ption a nd a Computer na me (option al.) Networking Ba sics Click Next Enter a Workgroup na me. All computers on your network should have the sa me Workgroup n a me. Click Next[...]

23 Plea se wait while the Network Setup Wizard a pplie s the cha nges. Networking Ba sics When the cha nges are complete, click Next . Plea se wait while the Network Setup Wizard configure s the computer . This may ta ke a few minutes.[...]

24 Networking Ba sics In the window below , select the option that fits your needs. In this exa mple, Cre ate a Network Setup Dis k ha s been selected. Y ou will run this disk on ea ch of the computers on your network. Click Next . Insert a dis k into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this ca se drive A. Click Next[...]

25 Networking Ba sics Plea se rea d 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 ea ch of the computers on your network. T o continue click Next.[...]

26 Networking Ba sics Plea se rea d the inf ormation on this screen, then click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard . The new settings will ta ke effect when you restart the computer . Click Yes to restart the computer. Y ou have completed configuring this computer . Next, you will need to run the Network Setup Dis k on all the other comput[...]

27  Networking Ba sics Na ming your Computer T o na me your computer , plea se f ollow the se direction s:In W indows XP : Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen) Right-click on My Computer Select Properties a nd click      Select the Computer Na me T a b in the System Properties window. Y ou may enter a Com- puter De[...]

28 Networking Ba sics Na ming your Computer Che cking the IP Addre ss in W indows XP The wireless ad a pter-equipped computers in your network must be in the sa me IP Ad- dress ra nge (see Getting Started in this ma nual f or a definition of IP Address Ra nge.) T o check on the IP Address of the ada pter , plea se do the f ollowing: Right-click on [...]

29 Networking Ba sics Che cking the IP Addre ss in W indows XP This window will a ppear . Click the Support tab Click Close   Assigning a Static IP Addre ss in W indows XP/2000 Note: Re sidential Gateways/Broadb a nd Routers will automatically a ssign IP Ad- dre sse s to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dyna mic Host Configuration Pr[...]

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

31 Networking Ba sics Assigning a Static IP Addre ss in Windows XP/2000 Y ou have completed the a ssign ment of a Static IP Address. (Y ou do not need to a ssign a Static IP Addre ss if you have a DHCP-ca pa ble Gateway/Router .) Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click Properties   IP Address: e.g., 192.168.0.2 Subnet M a s k: 255.255.255.0[...]

32 Networking Ba sics Che cking the Wirele ss Conne ction by Pinging in W indows XP a nd 2000 Che cking the Wirele ss Conne ction by Pinging in W indows ME a nd 98SE Go to Start > Run > type cmd . A window similar to this one will a ppear . T ype ping xxx.xxx.xxx. xxx , where xxx is the IP Address of the Wireless Router or Access Point. A goo[...]

33 1. Check that the drivers for the D WL-G520+ are installed properly . Click Device M a nager  Select the Hardware Ta b  T rouble shooting This cha pter provides solutions to problems that ca n occur during the installation a nd operation of the D WL-G520+. Rea d the following descri ptions if you are having problems. (The exa mples below a[...]

34 T rouble shooting     Double-click on Network Ada pters Right-click on D-Link D WL-G520+ Wireless PCI Ada pter Select Properties to check that the drivers are in- stalled properly Click OK D-Link Air Pro D WL-AB650 Wireless Cardbus Ada pter  Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly D-Link AirPlus Xtrem[...]

35 2. I ca nnot connect to the a ccess point or the wirele ss router . 3. The D WL-G520+ Power a nd Link lights are not on. 4. I forgot my Encryption key. Ma ke sure that the D WL-G520+ Wireless Ada pter is properly seated in the computer’s PCI slot. If Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the ada pter , make sure to completely [...]

36 T rouble shooting A . U nder T ools > select Folder Option s …> sele ct View > under Hidden file s a nd f olders > select Show hidden file s and f olders B. U ncheck Hide extension f or known file type s > click on Apply C . Search for previously loaded driver files. Remove these file s from the INF a nd SYSTEM32 (DRIVERS) f old[...]

37 7. How ca n I trouble shoot dista nce issue s using the D WL-G520+. Move the D WL-G520+ and Acce ss Point or Wireless router into the sa me room a nd then test the wireless connection. Cha nge the cha nnel of the Acce ss Point. Move devices within the line of sight T rouble shooting Check that the Network Connection f or the wireless client is c[...]

38 IEEE 802.1 1b IEEE 802.1 1g IEEE 802.1 1  Sta ndards  T e chnical Specif ication s  Power Network Diagnostic LED   T e mperature Operating: 0ºC to 55ºC (32ºF to 131ºF)  95% maximum, non-condensing Humidity:  W arra nty: 3 years  *WP A will be availa ble Spring 2003 a s a downloa d Intern al Antenn a T ype: Diversity ?[...]

39 PowerSave mode = 28mA T ra n smitter Output Power: T e chnical Specification s Data Rates: With Automatic Fallba ck 54Mbps; 48Mbps; 36Mbps; 24Mbps; 18Mbps; 12Mbps; 1 1Mbps; 9Mbps; 6Mbps; 5.5Mbps; 2Mbps; 1Mbps  Modulation T e chnology: Orthogonal Frequency Division Multi plexing (OF DM) Ra nge:  Indoors: Up to 328 feet (100 meters)  T ra[...]

40 Conta cting T echnical Support Y ou can f ind software updates a nd user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support f or customers within the U nited States a nd within Ca na da f or the duration of the warra nty period on this product. U.S. a nd Ca n adi a n customers ca n conta ct D-Link technical support throu[...]

41 Subject to the terms a nd conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limited warra nty for its product only to the person or entity that originally purcha sed the product from: D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor and Products purcha sed and delivered within the f ifty states of the U nited States,[...]

42 After a n RMA number is issued, the defective product must be pa ckaged securely in the original or other suitable shi pping pa ckage to ensure that it will not be da maged in tra nsit, a nd the RMA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the pa ckage. Do not include a ny ma nuals or a ccessories in the shipping pa ckage. D-Link will[...]

43 Governing Law : This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Some states do not allow exclusion or li mitation of incidental or consequenti al da mages, or limitation s on how long a n implied warra nty la sts, so the foregoing limitation s a nd exclusions may not a pply . This li mited warranty provides specif[...]