D Line DGL-3420 User Manual - Troubleshooting

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Summary of DGL-3420

  • Page 2: Contents

    Table of contents 2 d-link systems, inc. Contents package contents ................................................................................ 4 minimum system requirements .............................................................. 4 introduction ...............................................

  • Page 3

    Table of contents 3 d-link systems, inc. Tools > system ............................................................................................ 20 status > device info .................................................................................... 21 status > statistics ......................

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    Package contents 4 d-link systems, inc. Package contents d-link ® dgl-3420 gamerlounge ™ gaming adapter cat5 ethernet cable power adapter (5.0v, 2.0a) cd-rom with manual quick installation guide note: using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with your product will cause da...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction 5 d-link systems, inc. Introduction * maximum wireless signal rate derived from ieee standard 802.11a/11b/11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors lower actual data throughput rate. D-link announces the dgl-3420 high-speed wirele...

  • Page 6: Features and Benefits

    Features and benefits 6 d-link systems, inc. Features and benefits enables wireless connectivity for an ethernet-enabled gaming console five times faster using 802.11g - achieve data transfer speeds up to 54mbps (108mbps* in super g mode); up to 5x faster than conventional 802.11b networks, when use...

  • Page 7: Leds

    Hardware overview 7 d-link systems, inc. Leds wireless – a steady light indicates a wireless connection. A blinking light indicates that the dgl-3420 is receiving/transmitting from/to the wireless network. System – a steadylight indicates a proper connection to a gaming console. Power – a steadyligh...

  • Page 8: Wireless Basics

    Wireless basics 8 d-link systems, inc. Wireless basics d-linkwireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business, or on public access wireless networks. D-link wireless products will allow you access to t...

  • Page 9: Standards-Based Technology

    Wireless basics 9 d-link systems, inc. Standards-based technology the dgl-3420 wireless gaming adapter utilizes the 802.11a, 802.11b and 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. The 802.11a st...

  • Page 10

    Using the configuration interface 10 d-link systems, inc. Using the configuration interface requirements for using the dgl-3420’s web configuration utility if you are incorporating the dgl-3420 into a network that contains all d-link devices, you do not need to use the web configuration utility. Wit...

  • Page 11: Basic

    Using the configuration interface 11 d-link systems, inc. The configuration interface can be accessed from your web browser. Open up your web browser and type http://192.168.0.30 in the address field and press enter. The configuration interface login screen will appear. By default, there is no passw...

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    Using the configuration interface 12 d-link systems, inc. Wireless security setup wizard the wireless security setup wizard will assist you with setting up your wireless network. The step by step guide will ask you for the necessary information to secure your wireless network. The wireless security ...

  • Page 13

    Using the configuration interface 13 d-link systems, inc. Step 4: select a channel for your wireless network. A wireless network uses specific channels in the 2.4ghz and 5ghz wireless spectrum to handle communication between clients. Some channels in your area may have interference from other electr...

  • Page 14

    Using the configuration interface 14 d-link systems, inc. Lan your internal network settings are configured based on the ip address and subnet mask assigned in this section. The ip address is also used to access this web-based management interface. It is recommended that you use the default settings...

  • Page 15

    Using the configuration interface 15 d-link systems, inc. Wireless the wireless section is used to configure the wireless settings for your d-link router. Wireless settings select ad-hoc or infrastructure mode. (ad-hoc mode is peer-to-peer networking, exluding an access point. Infrastructure mode in...

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    Using the configuration interface 16 d-link systems, inc. Wireless security mode to protect your privacy, use the wireless security mode to configure the wireless security features. This device supports two wireless security modes including: wep and wpa-personal. Wep is the original wireless encrypt...

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    Using the configuration interface 17 d-link systems, inc. Wep is selected here. Wireless security mode: after you have configured this page select save settings to save the settings, or click don’t save settings if you do not wish to save them. Wireless security: wireless security > wep select the w...

  • Page 18

    Using the configuration interface 18 d-link systems, inc. After you have configured this page select save settings to save the settings, or click don’t save settings if you do not wish to save them. Wpa-personal this option uses wi-fi protected access with a pre-shared key (psk). Enter the secret pa...

  • Page 19: Tools

    Using the configuration interface 19 d-link systems, inc. Password: verify password: save the configuration: restore the configuration: tools > admin tools admin the admin option is used to set a password for access to the web-based management. By default there is no password configured. It is highl...

  • Page 20

    Using the configuration interface 20 d-link systems, inc. Firmware upgrade: tools > system click reboot the device to apply the system settings and restart the dgl-3420. Click restore all settings to the factory defaults to return the dgl-3420 to its factory default settings. Reboot the device: rest...

  • Page 21

    Using the configuration interface 21 d-link systems, inc. Status > device info this window displays the settings of the dgl-3420, as well as the firmware version, and the mac address. Status > statistics check the network statistics in this window. Status > device info status > statistics.

  • Page 22

    Using the configuration interface 22 d-link systems, inc. Help at this window you can access the help screens for the topics listed. Help.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 23 d-link systems, inc. Troubleshooting this section provides solutions to situations that can occur during the installation and operation of the dgl-3420 wireless gaming adapter. 1. What should i do if i encounter problems while configuring the dgl-3420 using my xbox? For solutions ...

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    Troubleshooting 24 d-link systems, inc. In the screen to the right please do the following: right-click on local area connections. Click properties. The screen below will appear. Click internet protocol (tcp/ip). Click properties. 2. How do i assign a static ip address in windows xp/2000? (continued...

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    Troubleshooting 25 d-link systems, inc. 2. How do i assign a static 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 wireles...

  • Page 26

    Troubleshooting 26 d-link systems, inc. 3. How do i assign a static 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 s...

  • Page 27

    Troubleshooting 27 d-link systems, inc. Make sure that the ethernet cable is connected properly. Make sure the ac power adapter is plugged in properly. 7. Why can’t i connect to an access point or wireless router? 6. Why can’t i connect to another wireless client in ad-hoc mode? The dgl-3420 has a d...

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    Troubleshooting 28 d-link systems, inc. D-link products let you access your network from virtually anywhere you want. However, the positioning of the products within your environment will affect the wireless range. Please refer to installation considerations in the wireless basics section of this ma...

  • Page 29: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications 29 d-link systems, inc. Technical specifications standards • ieee 802.11a • ieee 802.11b • ieee 802.11g • ieee 802.3 • ieee 802.3u device management • web-based – internet explorer v6 or later; netscape navigator v6 or later; or other java-enabled browsers. • xbox dashboard ...

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    Technical specifications 30 d-link systems, inc. Radio and modulation type for 802.11a/g: ofdm: • bpsk @ 6 and 9mbps • qpsk @ 12 and 18mbps • 16qam @ 24 and 36mbps • 64qam @ 48, 54 and 108mbps dsss: • dbpsk @ 1mbps • dqpsk @ 2mbps • cck @ 5.5 and 11mbps for 802.11b: dsss: • dbpsk @ 1mbps • dqpsk @ 2...

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    Technical specifications 31 d-link systems, inc. External antenna type • non-detachable dualband dipole antenna with 2dbi gain leds • power • wireless • system operating voltage • 5vdc +/- 10% temperature • operating: 32ºf to 104ºf (0ºc to 40ºc) • storing: 14ºf to 149ºf (-10ºc to 65ºc) humidity • op...

  • Page 32: Contacting Technical Support

    Technical support 32 d-link systems, inc. Contacting technical support you can find software updates and user documentation on the d-link website. D-link provides free technical support for customers within the united states and within canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product. ...

  • Page 33: Warranty

    Warranty 33 d-link systems, inc. Warranty 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...

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    Warranty 34 d-link systems, inc. Non-applicability of warranty: the limited warranty provided hereunder for hardware and software of d-link’s products will not be applied to and does not cover any refurbished product and any product purchased through the inventory clearance or liquidation sale or ot...

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    Warranty 35 d-link systems, inc. Disclaimer of other warranties: except for the limited warranty specified herein, the product is provided “as-is” without any warranty of any kind whatsoever including, without limitation, any warranty of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infr...

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    Warranty 36 d-link systems, inc. This device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that my cause undesired oper...

  • Page 37: Registration

    Registration 37 d-link systems, inc. Registration product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. 121504.