D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ Manual
Summary of AirPlus DWL-650+
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D-link air plusdwl-650+ 2.4 ghz wireless cardbus adapter manual rev. 050302 building networks for people ®.
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2 contents 1. Package contents ............................................. 3 2. Introduction........................................................ 4 3. Wireless basics ................................................. 6 4. Getting started .................................................. 9 5. I...
Page 3: Contents of Package:
3 1. Package contents contents of package: • d-link airplus dwl-650+ 2.4ghz wireless cardbus adapter • manual, qig, and drivers on cd • printed quick installation guide if any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. System requirements: • a laptop computer with an available 32-...
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4 2. Introduction the d-link airplus dwl-650+ wireless cardbus adapter is an enhanced 802.11b high-performance, wireless adapter that supports high-speed wireless networking at home, at work or in public places. Unlike most 802.11b network cards, the dwl-650+ provides speeds of up to 22 mbps (compar...
Page 5: Power
5 product features • provides high-speed wireless connection up to 22mbps • operates in the 2.4ghz frequency range • maximum reliability, throughput and connectivity with automatic data rate switching • supports wired equivalent privacy (wep) data encryption at 64/128/256-bit encryption • supports i...
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6 3. Wireless basics d-link airpluswireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or wherever a wireless network is available. Strictly adhering to the ieee standard, the d-link airplus wireless fami...
Page 7: Wireless Basics
7 wireless basics network expansion - wireless technology allows the network to go where wires cannot go. Reduced cost-of-ownership - while the initial investment required for wireless lan hardware might be higher than the cost of wired lan hardware, overall installation expenses and life-cycle cost...
Page 8: Wireless Basics
8 wireless basics installation considerations designed to go up to 1,312 feet (400 meters) outdoors and up to 328 feet (100 meters) indoors, the d-link airplus dwl-650+ lets you access your network with your laptop computer from virtually anywhere. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness a...
Page 9: Wireless Basics
9 wireless basics for the average home, signal range should not be an issue. If you experience low or no signal strength in areas of your home that you wish to access, consider positioning the access point in a location directly between the computers with wireless adapters. Additional access points ...
Page 10: Getting Started
10 getting started setting up an infrastructure network please remember that d-link airplus wireless devices are pre-configured to connect together, right out of the box, with the default settings. Please refer to the following sections of this manual for additional information about setting up a ne...
Page 11: Getting Started
11 getting started setting up a wireless ad hoc network ip address install a network adapter into one computer. In the example above, the d-link airplus dwl-120 usb wireless network adapter is installed. You can also install the dwl-520 wireless pci adapter in the desktop computer. See the quick ins...
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12 5. Installing the dwl-650+ installing the dwl-650+ drivers & utility note: do not insert the dwl-650+ cardbus into the cardbus slot at this point. You will be instructed in section 2 to install the dwl-650+ cardbus adapter later in this quick installation guide. Windows xp, 2000, me, or 98 instal...
Page 13: Installing The Dwl-650+
13 installing the dwl-650+ drivers and utility if the autorun function on your laptop computer does not automatically start, proceed to the steps below. If it does, proceed to section 2. • go to start > run >type d:\setup.Exe • click ok note: the letter “d” represents the letter of the cd-rom drive....
Page 14: Installing The Dwl-650+
14 installing the dwl-650+ drivers and utility • select no, i will restart my computer later. • click finish • shut down your laptop computer. • insert the dwl-650+ into the cardbus slot. • restart your laptop computer • click next at the welcome screen (fig. 5.2.4) fig. 5.2.3 fig. 5.2.4 the install...
Page 15: Installing The Dwl-650+
15 installing the dwl-650+ for windows 2000, fig. 5.2.6 may appear after the laptop computer restarts. Select yes to finalize the installation. For windows me and 98, after the laptop computer restarts, it will ask you to reboot the computer once more to finalize the driver installation. Select yes ...
Page 16: Configuration Utility
16 configuration utility link info after clicking on the configuration utility icon, the link info screen will display the following: status: displays the mac address of the access point that is associated with the dwl-650+. Ssid: the service set identifier is the name assigned to the wireless netwo...
Page 17: Configuration Utility
17 configuration utility configuration to communicate on the network all devices must have the same settings for the following properties: ssid - (service set identifier) is a name that identifies a wireless network. Access points and wireless clients attempting to connect to a specific wlan (wirele...
Page 18: Configuration Utility
18 configuration utility encryption please note that all devices must share the same encryption settings to communicate on the network. Data encryption – enable encryption by clicking on the box. The dwl- 650+ has encryption disabled as the default setting. Authorization mode – choose one of the fol...
Page 19: Configuration Utility
19 configuration utility site survey available networks 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 button. Profiles in the lower half of the screen, you can manage the profile...
Page 20: Configuration Utility
20 configuration utility properties in this window you can configure all the properties of a profile in order to connect with a network of your choice. After you have entered your changes in this window, click ok to save the changes. Current setting current setting/default setting default fig. 6.7.
Page 21: Configuration Utility
21 configuration utility about the about screen gives you information about the firmware and utility versions of the dwl-650+. Fig. 6.8 d-link airplus configuration utility d-link airplus dwl-650+ 2.4ghz wireless cardbus adapter dwl-650+.
Page 22: • Go To Start
22 7. Troubleshooting this chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the dwl-650+ wireless adapter. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (the examples below are illustrated in windows xp. If you have another operating system...
Page 23: Troubleshooting
23 troubleshooting • double-clickon network adapters • right-clickon d-link airplus dwl-650+ wireless adapter • select properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. • lookunder device status to check that the device is working properly. • click ok d-link airplus dwl-650+ wireless card...
Page 24: Troubleshooting
24 troubleshooting 2. I cannot connect to the access point or the wireless router. • make sure that the ssid on the dwl-650+ cardbus adapter is exactly the same as the ssid on the access point or wireless router. 3. The dwl-650+ power and link lights are not on. • check to see if the dwl-650+ cardbu...
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25 troubleshooting • check that the led indicators on the wireless router are functioning properly. If not, check that the ac power and ethernet cables are firmly connected. • check that the ip address, subnet mask, gateway, and dns settings are correctly entered for the network • in infrastructure ...
Page 26: Using Microsoft Windows Xp.
26 8. 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 refer to websites such as http://www.Homenethelp.Com and http://www.Microsoft.Com/windows2000 for information about...
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27 networking basics using the network setup wizard in windows xp please follow all the instructions in this window: 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...
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28 networking basics enter a computer description and a computer name. Click next enter a workgroup name. All computers on your network should havethe same workgroup name. Click next fig. 8.4 fig. 8.5.
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29 networking basics please wait while the wizard applies the changes. When the changes are complete, click next. Please wait while the wizard configures the computer. This may take a few minutes. Fig. 8.6 fig. 8.7.
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30 networking basics in the window below, select the best option. 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: format the disk if you wish, ...
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31 networking basics please wait while the wizard copies the files. 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 cont...
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32 networking basics 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 to run the ne...
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33 networking basics 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-clickon my computer • select properties and click • select the computer name tab in the system properties window. You may ent...
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34 networking basics naming your computer checking the ip address in windows xp/2000 go to start > all programs > accessories > command prompt • 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 workgro...
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35 networking basics checking the ip address in windows xp/2000 type command type ipconfig /all at the prompt. All the configuration settings are displayed as shown below. Type ipconfig /renew at the prompt to get a new ip address, shown below. (windows 98/me users: go to start > run. Type command. ...
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36 networking basics assigning a static ip address note: residential gateways/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-capable gateway/router you will not need to ass...
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37 networking basics assigning a static ip address • right-clickon local area connections. • click properties • highlight internet protocol (tcp/ip) • click properties d-link airplus dwl-650+ wireless adapter fig. 8.23 fig. 8.24.
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38 networking basics assigning a static ip address • select use the following ip address in the internet protocol (tcp/ip) properties window, • 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 19...
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39 networking basics connecting to a wireless network in windows xp to be able to connect to a wireless network, make sure the proper network settings are configured for dwl-650+. Go to start >right-clickon my network places > select properties > double-click on the wireless network connection assoc...
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40 networking basics connecting to a wireless network connecting to a wireless network with a wireless router or an access point using a static ip address in windows xp. Select use the following ip address - if the wireless router or access point does not have a dhcp server enabled. Input a static i...
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41 networking basics connecting to a wireless network connecting to a wireless network with a wireless router or an access point using a dhcp server in windows 2000. Select obtain an ip address automatically. Select obtain dns server address automatically. Click ok connecting to a wireless network w...
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42 networking basics connecting to a wireless network connecting to a wireless network in windows me and 98 go to start > settings > control panel > double-click on the network associated with the dwl-650+ > click properties > select internet protocol (tcp/ip) > click properties connecting to a wire...
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43 networking basics connecting to a wireless network connecting to a wireless network with a wireless router or access point using a static ip address in windows me or windows 98 . Select use the following ip address. Input a static ip address within the same ip address range as the wireless router...
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44 networking basics checking the wireless connection by pinging for windows me and 98: go to start > run > type command. A window similar to fig. 8.36 will appear. Type ping xxx.Xxx.Xxx.Xxx, where xxx is the ip address of the wireless router or access point. A good wireless connection will show fou...
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45 networking basics adding a local printer (aprinter connected directly to a computer) a printer that is not shared on the network and is connected directly to one computer is called a local printer. If you do not need to share your printer on a network, follow these directions to add the printer t...
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46 networking basics adding a local printer • click next • select local printer attached to this computer • (deselect automatically detect and install my plug and play printer if it has been selected.) • click next • select use the following port: • from the pull-down menu select the correct port fo...
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47 networking basics adding a local printer • select and highlight the correct driver for your printer. • click next (if the correct driver is not displayed, insert the cd or floppy disk that came with your printer and click have disk.) • at this screen, you can change the name of the printer (optio...
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48 networking basics adding a local printer click finish click ok this screen gives you information about your printer. When the test page has printed, fig. 8.45 fig. 8.46.
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49 networking basics adding a local printer sharing a network printer after you have run the network setup wizard on all the computers on your network, you can run the add printer wizard on all the computers on your network. Please follow these directions to use the add printer wizard to share the p...
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50 networking basics sharing a network printer • click on add a printer • click next • select network printer • click next fig. 8.49 fig. 8.50 fig. 8.51.
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51 networking basics sharing a network printer • select the printer you would like to share. • click next • click finish fig. 8.52 fig. 8.53 fig. 8.54 • select browse for a printer • click next.
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52 networking basics sharing a network printer to check for proper installation: • go to start> printers and faxes the printer icon will appear at right, indicating proper installation. You have completed adding the printer. To share this printer on your network: • remember the printer name • run th...
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53 networking basics sharing an lpr printer to share an lpr printer (using a print server,) you will need a print server such as the dp-101p+. Please make sure that you have run the network setup wizard on all the computers on your network. To share an lpr printer, please follow these directions: • ...
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54 networking basics sharing an lpr printer • select create a new port • from the pull-down menu, select standard tcp/ip port, as shown. • click next • please read the instructions on this screen. • click next • enter the printer ip address and the port name, as shown. • click next fig. 8.59 fig. 8....
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55 networking basics sharing an lpr printer • in this screen, select custom. • click settings • enter the port name and the printer name or ip address. • select lpr • enter a queue name. If there is more than one port on the print server, you must name the queue. • click ok fig. 8.62 fig. 8.63.
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56 networking basics sharing an lpr printer • this screen will show you information about your printer. • click finish • select theprinter you are adding from the list of printers. • insert the printer driver disk that came with your printer. • click have disk if the printer driver is already instal...
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57 networking basics sharing an lpr printer • you can rename your printer if you choose. It is optional. Please remember the name of your printer. You will need this information when you use the add printer wizard on the other computers on your network. • click next • select yes, to print a test pag...
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58 networking basics other tasks for help with other tasks in home or small office networking, see using the shared documents folder and sharing files and folders in the help and support center in microsoft windows xp. 9. Technical specifications standards: • wifi compatible adapter type: • pc cardb...
Page 59: Diagnostic Led:
59 diagnostic led: • power – solid green light indicates power connection • link/activity – green solid/blinking light indicates link/activity power specifications: • operating voltage: 3.3v network architecture: • supports ad-hoc mode (peer-to-peer without access point) or infrastructure mode (comm...
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60 10. Contacting technical support you can find the most recent software and user documentation on the d-link website. D-link provides free technical support for customers within the united states for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. Customers can contact d-link technical s...
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61 11. Limited warranty and registration d-link systems, inc. (“d-link”) provides this 3-year warranty for its product only to the person or entity who originally purchased the product from: • d-link or its authorized reseller or distributor. • products purchased and delivered with the fifty united ...
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62 product owner agrees to pay d-link’s reasonable handling and return shipping charges for any product that is not packaged and shipped in accordance with the foregoing requirements, or that is determined by d-link not to be defective or non-conforming. What is not covered: this limited warranty pr...