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D-Link Air DWL-520 Manual
Summary of Air DWL-520
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Manual d-link air dwl-520 2.4ghz building networks for people tm wireless pci adapter version d2.
Page 2: Contents
2 contents package contents ................................................................................3 introduction............................................................................................4 wireless basics .......................................................................
Page 3: Package Contents
3 package contents this manual applies specifically to the dwl-520 revision e1. Please refer to earlier versions of this manual if you have a previous version of the dwl-520. Contents of package: d-link air dwl-520 2.4 ghz wireless pci adapter manual and drivers on cd quick installation guide if any...
Page 4: Introduction
4 introduction the d-link air dwl-520 wireless pci adapter is an 802.11b wireless adapter that supports high-speed wireless networking when used with a desktop com- puter. The dwl-520 is compatible with existing 802.11b devices such as the d-link air and airplus family of products including the dwl-...
Page 5: Power:
5 power: solid green light indicates connection to the network activity: blinking green light indicates activity on the network leds features & benefits ! Provides a simple and inexpensive way to connect your desktop computer to a wireless network at home, at the office, or in public places ! Fully ...
Page 6: Wireless Basics
6 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 public access wireless networks. D-link wireless products will allow you access to the data you want, when and where you want...
Page 7: Standards-Based Technology
7 the dwl-520 is compatible with 802.11b wireless products, which include: d-link air dwl-650,d-link airplus dwl-650+ 2.4ghz wireless cardbus adapter used with laptop computers d-link airplusdwl-520+ 2.4ghz wireless pci cards used with desktop computers d-link airplus dwl-900ap+ enhanced 2.4ghz wire...
Page 8: Getting Started
8 there are basically two modes of networking: infrastructure – using an access point or router, such as the di-614+ 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-520 wireless network adapt...
Page 9: Getting Started (Continued)
9 please remember that d-link air wireless devices are pre-configured to connect together, right out of the box, with their default settings. You 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 installat...
Page 10: Getting Started (Continued)
10 getting started (continued) setting up a wireless ad hoc network install the dwl-520 into the desktop computer. (see the quick installation guide included with the product for installation instructions.) install the dwl-650 wireless cardbus adapter into a laptop computer. (see the quick installat...
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11 select the wireless networks tab. Uncheck the box in the properties window that enables windows configuration. D-link air dwl-520 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. Afte...
Page 12: Link Info
12 link info using the configuration utility (continued) after clicking on the configuration utility icon, the link info screen will display the settings for the dwl-520: ssid: the service set identifier is the name assigned to the wireless network. The factory ssid setting is default. Tx rate: the ...
Page 13: Wireless Mode:
13 wireless mode: authentication: keys 1-4: select the default key data encryption: ip settings: click on the pull-down menu; select from the following options: infrastructure - connecting to the wlan using an access point.(this is the default setting). Ad-hoc – wireless mode used when connecting di...
Page 14: Ad-Hoc Channel:
14 ad-hoc channel: all devices in the ad hoc network must be set to the same channel click apply if you have made any changes data packet parameter: select the parameters here profile ip settings: you can enable or disable the ip settings portion of your profile here. If you select disable you will ...
Page 15: Refresh:
15 refresh: click on refresh to get the most updated list of available networks. Available network: the top section of the window displays the available networks. Scroll up and down the list and highlight the network to which you wish to connect. Click on the connect but- ton. Profile: in the lower ...
Page 16: Site Survey > Add
16 using the configuration utility (continued) site survey > add if you clicked on add, you can configure, in this window, all the properties of a profile that you wish to add to the network. In this window you can select the type of network connection. Click ok to save the changes. If you clicked o...
Page 17: About
17 the about screen gives you the mac address, utility version and the driver version of the dwl-520. Using the configuration utility (continued) about.
Page 18: Networking Basics
18 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 refer to websites such as http://www.Homenethelp.Com and http://www.Microsoft.Com/windows2000 for information about networking computers...
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19 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.
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20 enter a computer description and a computer name (optional.) networking basics (continued) click next enter a workgroup name. All computers on your network should havethesame workgroup name. Click next.
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21 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..
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22 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. You 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..
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23 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 network. To continue click next..
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24 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 restart the computer. Click yes to restart the computer. You have completed configuring this computer. Next, you will need t...
Page 25: Naming Your Computer
25 ! Networking basics (continued) naming your computer to 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 tab in the system properties win...
Page 26: Naming Your Computer
26 networking basics (continued) naming your computer ! In this window, enter the computer name select workgroup and enter the name of the workgroup all computers on your network must have the same workgroup name. Click ok ! ! ! Checking the ip address in windows xp the wireless adapter-equipped com...
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27 networking basics (continued) checking the ip address in windows xp this window will appear. Click the support tab click close ! ! Assigning a static ip address in windows xp/2000 note: residential gateways/broadband routers will automatically assign ip ad- dresses to the computers on the network...
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28 networking basics (continued) assigning a static ip address in windows xp/2000 ! Double-click on network connections ! ! Double-click on properties right-click on local area connections.
Page 29: In Windows Xp/2000
29 networking basics (continued) assigning a static ip address in windows xp/2000 you have completed the assignment of a static ip address. (you do not need to assign a static ip address if you have a dhcp-capable gateway/router.) click on internet protocol (tcp/ip) click properties ! ! Ip address: ...
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30 networking basics (continued) checking the wireless connection by pinging in windows xp and 2000* checking the wireless connection by pinging in windows me and 98* go to start > run > type cmd. A window similar to this one will appear. Type ping xxx.Xxx.Xxx.Xxx, where xxx is the ip address of the...
Page 31: Troubleshooting
31 1. Check that the drivers for the dwl-520 are installed properly. Click device manager ! Select the hardware tab ! Troubleshooting this chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the dwl-520. Read the following descriptions if you are having pro...
Page 32: Troubleshooting (Continued)
32 troubleshooting (continued) ! ! ! Double-click on network adapters right-click on d-link air dwl-520 wireless pci adapter select properties to check that the drivers are installed properly ! Look under device status to check that the device is working properly ! Click ok.
Page 33: Troubleshooting (Continued)
33 2. I cannot connect to the access point or the wireless router. Check to see if the dwl-520 pci adapter is firmly inserted into the pci slot of your computer. Make sure that the ssid on the dwl-520 pci adapter is exactly the same as the ssid on the access point or wireless router. Move the dwl-52...
Page 34: Troubleshooting (Continued)
34 troubleshooting (continued) a. Under tools> 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 the files dwl520.Inf and dwl520.Sys. Remove these files from the in...
Page 35: Troubleshooting (Continued)
35 move the dwl-520 and access point or wireless router into the same room and then test the wireless connection. Change the channel of the access point. Move devices within the line of sight check that the network connection for the wireless client is configured properly. Select ap (infrastructure)...
Page 36: Technical Specifications
36 technical specifications ieee 802.11b ! Standards system requirements: temperature operating: 32ºf to 131ºf (0ºc to 55ºc) storing: -4ºf to 167ºf (-20ºc to 75ºc) ! ! Operating: 10% - 90%, non-condensing humidity: ! Storage: 5% - 95%, non-condensing ! Antenna type: dual ufl antenna with reverse sma...
Page 37: Operating Channels:
37 technical specifications (continued) 1, 2, 5.5, 11mbps (with automatic fallback) 1-11 united states (fcc) ! Operating channels: data rates: ! Supports 64-bit or 128-bit wep encryption encryption: ! 2.4 – 2.4835 ghz ! Frequency range: media access control: csma/ca with ack ! 14dbm transmit output ...
Page 38: Technical Support
38 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. U.S. And canadian customers can contact d-link tec...
Page 39: Warranty and Registration
39 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 w...
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40 • the customer must submit with the product as part of the claim a written description of the hardware defect or software nonconformance in sufficient detail to allow d-link to confirm the same. • the original product owner must obtain a return material authorization (“rma”) number from the autho...
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41 the manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or tv interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment; such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Governing law: this limited warranty shall be governed by the laws of the state of california. ...
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Federal communication commission interference statement this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class b digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the fcc rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential inst...
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Fcc caution: any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. "d-link declare that dwl-520 v.D2 (2.4ghz wireless pci adapter) is limited in ch1~ch11 by specified firmware controlled in usa." mportan...