D-Link DWL-G820 manual

Manual Building Networks for People D-Link Air Plus Xtreme G D WL-G820 TM 802.1 1g Wireless 108Mbp s Gaming Adapter[...]

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

3 Package Content s Content s of Package: D-Link Air Plus Xtreme G DWL-G820 802.1 1g Wireless 108Mbps Gaming Adapter Manual and Warranty on CD Ethernet Cable System Requirement s for Configuration:  A computer or laptop with an Ethernet adapter . (We recommend that you use an Ethernet connection to configure the DWL-G820.)  If any of the abov[...]

4 Introduction D-Link announces its latest addition to the D-Link Air Plus Xtreme TM G series of wireless networking products–the DWL-G820 High-S peed Wireless Gaming Adapter . The DWL- G820 adds 802.1 1g wireless connectivity to your Ethernet-enabled gaming console. The DWL-G820 works with any Ethernet-ready game console, making it ideal for bot[...]

5 Features & Benefit s  Enables wireless connectivity for an Ethernet-enabled gaming console  Fully compliant with the 802.1 1b standard and interoperable with all existing 802.1 1b compliant and 802.1 1g compliant devices  Equipped with one 10/100 Ethernet port, Auto-MDI/MDIX  Quick and Simple connectivity via Ethernet Five times f[...]

6 Wireless Basics Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network. Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards. D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, [...]

7 The DWL-G820 is also interoperable with other 802.1 1g and 802.1 1b standards-compliant devices. Wireless Basics (continued) St andards-Based T echnology The DWL-G820 Wireless Gaming Adapter utilizes the 802.1 1b and the 802.1 1g standards. The IEEE 802.1 1g standard is an extension of the 802.1 1b standard. It increases the data rate up to 54Mbp[...]

8 Wireless Basics (continued) Inst allation Considerations The D-Link Air Plus Xtreme G DWL-G820 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 object s that the wireless signals must pass thr[...]

9 Getting S t arted With its default settings, the DWL-G820, when activated, will connect with other D-Link Air Plus Xtreme G products, right out of the box. There are basically two modes of networking: Infrastructure – using an access point or router Ad-Hoc – communicating with another console, for Head to Head or Peer-to-Peer communication, u[...]

10 Getting S t arted (continued) This example illustrates an Infrastructure setup. T o connect the DWL-G820 to a wireless network with a wireless router or access point, please refer to the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the product. Web configuration is required to connect the DWL-G820. Infrastructure Mode Some game consoles may re[...]

11 Requirement s for using the DWL-G820’ s We b Configuration Utility Using the Configuration Menu The DWL-G820 must be connected directly to your computer for configuration. Y ou cannot configure this device if it is connected to a hub or router . If you are incorporating the DWL-G820 into a network that contains all D-Link devices, you do not n[...]

12  Note: if you have changed the default IP address assigned to the DWL-G820, make sure to enter the correct IP address. Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > Wizard The Home>Wizard screen will appear . Please refer to the Quick Installation Guide for more information regarding the Setup Wizard. After you have completed the Setu[...]

13 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > Wireless Channel- 6 is the default channel. All devices on the network must share the same channel. Wireless Band- IEEE802.1 1g. SSID- Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID’s factory default setting is default. The SSID[...]

14 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > LAN LAN is short for Local Area Network. This is considered your internal network. These are the IP settings of the LAN interface for the DWL-G820. These settings may be referred to as private settings. Y ou may change the LAN IP address if needed. The LAN IP address is private to your internal [...]

15 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Mode Service T ype- AP Client Apply - MAC Address - Media Access Control Address A unique hardware address that identifies a device on a network. It is assigned at the factory and cannot be changed. Usually you will find this address on a sticker on the device or on the packaging. Site Surve[...]

16 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Performance T ransmit Power- Choose full, half (-3dB), quarter (-6dB), eighth (-9dB), minimum power . Frequency- The frequency remains at 2.437 GHz . Channel- Select from channels 1-1 1 . Fragment Length- The fragmentation threshold, which is specified in bytes, determines whether packets wi[...]

17 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) IEEE 802.1 1g Select Disabled or Enabled. Select HEX or ASCII . Select 64-, 128-, 152- bits. Select the 1st through the 4th key to be the active key . Click Apply to save changes. Advanced > Encryption Wireless Band- Select Open System to communicate the key across the network. Select Shared Key to lim[...]

18 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) T ools > Admin Enter a user name; admin is the default setting. User Name- T o change your password, enter your old p assword here Old Password- Enter your new password here. New Password- Enter your new password again. Confirm New Password-[...]

19 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) T ools > System T ools > Firmware Click Restart to apply the system settings and restart the DWL-G820. Apply Settings and Restart- Click Restore to return the DWL-G820 to its factory default settings. Restore to Factory Default Settings- After you have downloaded the most recent version of the firmw[...]

20 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) T ools > Cfg File T ools > Misc. Browse for the configuration settings that you have saved to your hard drive. Click OK when you made your selection. Update File- Click OK to load the selected settings. Load Settings to the Local Hard Drive- Click to Enable a T elnet session. Status- T elnet Setting[...]

21 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Status > Device Info This window displays the settings of the DWL-G820, as well as the Firmware version, and the MAC address. Help At this window you can access the help screens for the topics listed.[...]

22 T roubleshooting If you are not using a DHCP cap able router , or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow these instructions: This section provides solutions to situations that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-G820 Wireless Gaming Adapter . 1. How do I assign a st atic IP address in Windows XP/2000? Please[...]

23 T roubleshooting (continued) How do I assign a St atic IP Address in Windows XP/2000? (continued) Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) . D-Link DWL-G650 Click Properties . Right-click on Local Area Connections . Click Properties .[...]

24 T roubleshooting (continued) How do I assign a S tatic IP Address in Windows XP/2000? (continued) Select Use the following IP address . Enter the IP address . Enter the Subnet mask . Enter the Default Gateway . The Default Gateway is the LAN IP address of the wireless router . D-Link wireless routers have a LAN IP address of 192.168.0.1 Select U[...]

25 T roubleshooting (continued) 2. How do I assign a st atic IP address in Macintosh OSX? Go to the Apple Menu and select System Preferences. Click Network . Select Built-in Ethernet in the Show pull-down menu. Select Manually in the Configure pull-down menu. Input the static IP address, the subnet mask and the router IP address in the appropriate [...]

26   Make sure that the Ethernet cable is connected properly .  Make sure the AC power adapter is plugged in properly .  6. Why can’t I connect to an access point or wireless router? T roubleshooting (continued) 7. What can I do if I forget my encryption key? 4. Why doesn’t the Link LED light up? 5. Why can’t I connect to another [...]

27 T roubleshooting (continued) 8. Why can’t I connect the DWL-G820 to my network? Check that the LED indicators for the broadband modem are indicating normal activity . If not, there may be a problem with the broadband connection. Check that the LED indicators on the wireless router are functioning properly . If not, check that the AC power and [...]

28 BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, OFDM IEEE 802.1 1b IEEE 802.1 1g IEEE 802.3 IEEE 802.3u IEEE 802.3x T echnical S pecifications    Standards Device Management Web-based — Internet Explorer v6 or later; Netscape Navigator v6 or later; or other Java-enabled browsers   T elnet   Data Rate 1 108, 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 and 6Mbps  1 1,[...]

29 +14~15dBm at 54, and 108Mbps +14~16dBm at 48Mbps +16~18dBm at 36, 24, 18, 9, and 6Mbps +14~15dBm at 54, and 108Mbps External Antenna T ype: Dipole antennas with 2dBi gain  T echnical S pecifications (continued) Wireless T ransmit Power (T ypical RF Output Power at each Data Rate):    LEDs: Operating V oltage: 5V DC +/- 10%  54Mbps[...]

30 T echnical S pecifications (continued) W arranty: 1 year  Dimensions: L=4.1 inches (103mm)  Certifications: FCC  Operating: 10%~90% (non-condensing) Humidity:  S toring: 5%~95% (non-condensing)  CSA  W=2.4 inches (62mm)  H=1.1 inches (27mm) [...]

31 Y ou can find software 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 Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our web site, or by phone. T ech Support fo[...]

32 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 [...]

33 • 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 [...]

34 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 limitations and exclusions may not apply . This limited warranty provides specific legal [...]