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2 DWL-G650M User’ s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. T able of Contents T able of Contents T able of Contents ............................................................................................... 2 Package Contents .............................................................................................. 3 Introductio n .................[...]

3 DWL-G650M User’ s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc.  At least 64MB of memory and a 500MHz processor  An 802.11g or 802.11b access point (for Infrastructure mode), or another 802.11g or 802.11b wireless adapter (f or Ad-Hoc, P eer-to-P eer networking mode.) Package Contents Package Contents  D-Link D WL-G650M Super G TM Smart Antenna Wireless[...]

4 DWL-G650M User’ s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. The D-Link D WL-G650M Super G TM Smar t Antenna Wireless Notebook Adapter is an 802.11g high-performance, wireless adapter that brings wireless networking to your laptop or desktop PC. With a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 108Mbps, you can connect to a wireless network at home, at the office [...]

5 DWL-G650M User’ s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Features and Benefits Features and Benefits Provides maximum wireless signal rate of up to 108Mbps*  * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will va r y . Network conditions and environmental f actors lower actual data throughput ra[...]

6 DWL-G650M User’ s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Wireless Basics Wireless Basics Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network. Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems suppor t the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards. D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use a[...]

7 DWL-G650M User’ s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Standards-Based T echnology The D WL-G650M Wireless Cardb us Adapter utilizes the 802.11g standard. The IEEE 802.11g standard is an extension of the 802.11b standard. It increases the data rate up to 54Mbps within the 2.4GHz band, utilizing OFDM tec hnology . This means that in most environments, wi[...]

8 DWL-G650M User’ s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Installation Considerations The D WL-G650M lets you access y our network using a wireless connection from vir tually anywhere within its operating r ange. K eep in mind, how ev er , that the number , thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass thro[...]

9 DWL-G650M User’ s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. A wireless router - D-Link Super G TM Smart Antenna DI-624M Laptop computers with a D-Link Super G TM Smar t Antenna D WL-G650M A cable modem - D-Link DCM-201 Getting Started Getting Started There are basically two modes of networking: Infrastructure – using an access point or router , such as the[...]

10 DWL-G650M User’ s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Infrastructure Network Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network For a typical wireless setup at home, please do the following: Y ou will need broadband Inter net access (a cable or DSL-subscriber line into your home or office). Consult with your cable or DSL provider for proper installation of [...]

11 DWL-G650M User’ s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Ad Hoc Network For a typical wireless setup at home (as shown above), please do the following: Setting up a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network 1 2 3 DWL-G650M Super G TM Smar t Antenna W ireless Notebook Adapter 1 2 Set the wireless configuration for the adapters to Ad-Hoc mode, set the adapters to the same c[...]

12 DWL-G650M User’ s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using the Configuration Utility Using the Configuration Utility If you are using Windows XP , y ou can use either the Zero Configuration Utility or the D-Link Configuration Utility . T o use the D-Link Configur ation Utility with XP , right-click on the wireless network icon in the taskbar in the l[...]

13 DWL-G650M User’ s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using the Configuration Utility Status: SSID: Displays the MAC address of the access point or router to which the D WL-G650M is associated. The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to the wireless network. The f actor y SSID setting is default . Tx Rate: The def ault setting is A uto ; Tx Ra[...]

14 DWL-G650M User’ s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using the Configuration Utility SSID: Wireless Mode: Channel: Tx Rate: The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to the wireless network. The f actor y SSID setting is default . Either Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc will be displayed here. (Please see the Getting Star ted section in this manual f o[...]

15 DWL-G650M User’ s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using the Configuration Utility Encryption Encryption: Auth. Mode: Config: Select the Encr yption mode here. The choices are: WEP , WP A-PSK or None . When WP A or WP A-PSK is selected, clic k Config and the pop-up windows, shown on the following pages, will appear on your screen. Choose one of the[...]

16 DWL-G650M User’ s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using the Configuration Utility Encr yption-WP A-PSK When you select WP A-PSK in the Encr yption window , the screen below will appear . Suitable f or the home user , WP A-PSK (WP A Pre-Shared K e y) is a super ior f or m of security that does not require a RADIUS server in the network. By using TK[...]

17 DWL-G650M User’ s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using the Configuration Utility Site Survey Available Network: Profile: Refresh: The top section of the window displa ys the A vailable Netw orks . Scroll up and down the list and highlight the network to which you wish to connect. Click on the Connect button. In the lower half of the screen, you c[...]

18 DWL-G650M User’ s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using the Configuration Utility Site Survey - Profile Configuration When you click Add , Properties or Connect in the Site Survey or Encryption screen, this popup screen appears for configuration purposes. SSID: Wireless Mode: Channel: Tx Rate: The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to the[...]

19 DWL-G650M User’ s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Site Survey - Profile Configuration Using the Configuration Utility Data Encryption: Auth. Mode: Config: Auth. Mode: Default Key: Network Key: Key Length: Key Format: OK: Select the Encr yption mode here. The choices are: WEP , WP A, WP A-PSK. When WP A or WP A-PSK is selected, clic k Config and th[...]

20 DWL-G650M User’ s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using the Configuration Utility About About: The About screen displays the MAC address, Utility version and the Dr iver v ersion of the D WL-G650M.[...]

21 DWL-G650M User’ s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Networking Basics Networking Basics 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: Please ref er to websites such as http://www .homenethelp .com and http://www .microsoft.com/windo ws2000 f [...]

22 DWL-G650M User’ s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Networking Basics Please follow all the instructions in this window: Click Next . In the f ollowing windo w , select the best descr iption of your computer . If y our computer connects to the Inter net through a router , select the second option as shown. Click Next .[...]

23 DWL-G650M User’ s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Networking Basics Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional.) Click Next. Enter a W orkgr oup name. All computers on your network should hav e the same W orkgroup name . Click Next.[...]

24 DWL-G650M User’ s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Networking Basics Please wait while the Netw ork Setup Wizar d applies the changes. When the changes are complete, click Next . Please wait while the Netw ork Setup Wizard configures the computer . This may take a few minutes.[...]

25 DWL-G650M User’ s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Networking Basics In the window belo w , select the option that fits your needs. In this example , Create a Network Setup Disk has been selected. Y ou will r un this disk on each of the computers on your network. Click Next . Click Next . Inser t a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive , in this case dr [...]

26 DWL-G650M User’ s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Networking Basics Please read the inf ormation under Here’ s how in the screen belo w . After you complete the Netw ork Setup Wizar d you will use the Netw ork Setup Disk to run the Network Setup Wizar d once on each of the computers on y our network . Click Next.[...]

27 DWL-G650M User’ s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Networking Basics Please read the information on this screen, then click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard . The new settings will tak e eff ect when you restar t the computer . Clic k Ye s to restar t the computer . Y ou ha ve completed configuring this computer . Ne xt, you will need to[...]

28 DWL-G650M User’ s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Please read the information on this screen, then click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard . Networking Basics The new settings will tak e eff ect when you restar t the computer . Clic k Ye s to restar t the computer . Y ou ha ve completed configuring this computer . Ne xt, you will need to[...]

29 DWL-G650M User’ s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Networking Basics Naming y our Computer T o name y our computer using Windows XP , please f ollow these directions: Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen). Right-clic k on My Computer . Select Properties . Select the Computer Name T a b in the System Proper ties window . Y ou may ente[...]

30 DWL-G650M User’ s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Networking Basics Naming Y our Computer Checking the IP Address in Windows XP In this window , enter the Computer name . Select W orkgroup and enter the name of the W orkgroup . All computers on your netw ork must hav e the same W orkgroup name . Click OK . All wireless adapter-equipped computers i[...]

31 DWL-G650M User’ s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Click the Support tab . Click Close . Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Note: Many broadband routers will automatically assign IP addresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) technology . If you are using a DHCP-capab le router y ou will[...]

32 DWL-G650M User’ s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Networking Basics Double-click on Network Connections . Click on Properties . Right-click on Local Area Connections . Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000[...]

33 DWL-G650M User’ s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Networking Basics Input your IP address and subnet mask. (The IP addresses on your network must be within the same range. For example, if one computer has an IP address of 192.168.0.2, the other computers should have IP addresses that are sequential, like 192.168.0.3 and 192.168.0.4. The subnet mas[...]

34 DWL-G650M User’ s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Networking Basics Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP and 2000 Go to Star t > 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 connection will show[...]

35 DWL-G650M User’ s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. 1. How do I check to see that the drivers for the DWL-G650M are installed properly? Click De vice Manager . Select the Hard ware T a b . T roubleshooting Go to Start > My Computer > Properties . This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation o[...]

36 DWL-G650M User’ s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Double-click on Network Adapters . Right-click on D-Link Super G D WL-G650M Smar t Antenna Wireless Notebook Adapter . Select P roperties to check that the driv ers are installed proper ly . Look under De vice Status to check that the de vice is working proper ly . Click OK . T roubleshooting D-Lin[...]

37 DWL-G650M User’ s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. T roubleshooting 2. What variables may cause my wireless products to lose reception? D-Link products let you access y our networ k from vir tually anywhere y ou want. How ev er , the positioning of the products within your environment will affect the wireless range. Please ref er to Installation Co[...]

38 DWL-G650M User’ s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Standards T echnical Specifications T echnical Specifications Data Rates CSMA/CA with ACK IEEE 802.1 1g IEEE 802.1 1b IEEE 802.1 1 T emperature Operating: 0ºC to 55ºC (32ºF to 131ºF) 95% maximum, non-condensing Humidity Internal Antenna T ype Diversity 32-bit Cardbus Bus T ype Security 64-, 128[...]

39 DWL-G650M User’ s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. T echnical Specifications Receiver Sensitivity 5.5Mbps CCK 2Mbps QPSK 1Mbps BPSK 11Mbps OFDM 9Mbps OFDM 6Mbps OFDM 24Mbps OFDM 18Mbps OFDM 12Mbps OFDM 54Mbps OFDM 48Mbps OFDM 36Mbps OFDM 14dBm ± 2dB T ransmitter Output Power L = 4.64 inches W = 2.13 inches H = 0.34 inches Physical Dimensions 0.12 [...]

40 DWL-G650M User’ s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Contacting T echnical Support Y ou can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link w ebsite. D-Link provides free technical suppor t for customers within the United States and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U .S. and Canadian customers can cont[...]

41 DWL-G650M User’ s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Warranty W arranty Subject to the terms and conditions set for th 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 p[...]

42 DWL-G650M User’ s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. liquidators e xpressly disclaim their warranty obligation per taining to the product and in that case, the product is being sold “As-Is” without any warranty whatsoever including, without limitation, the Limited W arranty as described herein, notwithstanding anything stated herein to the contra[...]

43 DWL-G650M User’ s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. THE LIMITED W ARRANTY PRO VIDED HEREIN, THE ENTIRE RISK AS T O THE QU ALITY , SELECTION AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT IS WITH THE PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT . Limitation of Liability: T O THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LA W , D-LINK IS NO T LIABLE UNDER ANY CONTRACT , NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY O[...]

44 DWL-G650M User’ s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not e xpressly approv ed by the par ty responsible f or compliance could void the user’ s author ity to operate this equipment. This de vice complies with P ar t 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the f ollowing two conditions: (1) This device m[...]

45 DWL-G650M User’ s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Registration Registration 122804 Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights.[...]