D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G510 Manual
Summary of AirPlus G DWL-G510
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D-link airplus ® dwl-g510 wireless g desktop adapter g manual building networks for people version 2.00
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Contents package contents ................................................................................ 3 introduction ............................................................................................ 4 wireless basics ......................................................................
Page 3: Package Contents
Package contents contents of package: d-link airplus ® g dwl-g510 802.11g (2.4ghz) wireless g desktop adapter cd-rom with manual, warranty, and drivers printed quick installation guide if any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. System requirements for configuration: a deskt...
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction the d-link airplus ® g dwl-g510 wireless g desktop adapter is an 802.11b/802.11g (2.4ghz) wireless adapter that supports high-speed wireless networking. Unlike most network cards, the dwl-g510 provides data transfers at up to 54 mbps (compared to the standard 11 mbps) when used with oth...
Page 5: Wireless Basics
Wireless basics d-link wireless 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 6: Wireless Basics (Continued)
Wireless basics (continued) the dwl-g510 is compatible with the following wireless products: d-link airplus ® g dwl-g630 wireless g notebook adapters used with laptop computers d-link airplus ® g dwl-2100ap enhanced 2.4ghz wireless access point d-link airplus ® g di-524 wireless router the dwl-g630 ...
Page 7: Wireless Basics (Continued)
Wireless basics (continued) installation considerations the d-link airplus ® g dwl-g510 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 objects t...
Page 8: Getting Started
Getting started there are basically two modes of networking: infrastructure – using an access point, or wireless router, such as the di-624. 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-g51...
Page 9: Getting Started (Continued)
Getting started (continued) setting up a wireless infrastructure network for a typical wireless setup at home (as shown above), please do the following: 2 1 3 4 dwl-g510 6 5 dwl-g630 you will need broadband internet access (a cable or dsl-subscriber line into your home or office). Consult with your ...
Page 10: Getting Started (Continued)
Getting started (continued) setting up a wireless ad-hoc network install the d-link dwl-g510 wireless g desktop adapter into one desktop computer. (see the quick installation guide included with the product for installation instructions.) install another dwl-g510 into a desktop computer. (see the qu...
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Using theconfigurationutility d-link airplus ® g dwl-g510 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. After you have completed the installation of the dwl-g510 (refer to the quick i...
Page 12: Using Windows
Configuration utility (continued) if you are using windows 7 and vista, you will need to use the zero configuration utility. Using windows ® 7 if you receive the wireless networks detected bubble, click on the center of the bubble to access the utility. Or left-click the wireless icon in your system...
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Configuration utility (continued) using windows ® vista™ if you receive the wireless networks detected bubble, click on the center of the bubble to access the utility. Or right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner next to the time). Select connect to a network....
Page 14: Link Info
Configuration utility (continued) link info status: displays the mac address of the access point that is associated with the dwl-g510. Ssid: displays the service set identifier assigned to the wireless network. Frequency: displays the current frequency used by the adapter. Wireless mode: displays th...
Page 15: Configuration
Configuration utility (continued) configuration ssid: the service set identifier is the name assigned to the wireless network. The factory ssid setting is set to default. Make changes here to match the ssid on existing wireless router or access point. Wireless mode: click on the pull-down menu; sele...
Page 16: Advanced
Configuration utility (continued) r advanced frequency: select 802.11b/g for compatibility with both 802.11b or 802.11g networks, or select 802.11b only. Ad hoc channel: select the ad hoc channel when in ad hoc mode. When communicating in ad hoc mode, all devices must share the same channel. Profile...
Page 17: Site Survey
Configuration utility (continued) 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. Profile in the lower half of the screen, you can manage the...
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Configuration utility (continued) site survey > add, connect, or 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. 18.
Page 19: About
Configuration utility (continued) about the about screen gives you information about the firmware and utility versions of the dwl-g510. 19.
Page 20: 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 refer to websites such as http://www.Homenethelp.Com and http://www.Microsoft.Com/windows2000 for information about netwo...
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Networking basics (continued) 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 router, select the second option as shown. Click next. 21.
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Networking basics (continued) enter a computer description and a computer name (optional.) click next. Enter a workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the same workgroup name. Click next. 22.
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Networking basics (continued) please wait while the network setup wizard applies the changes. When the changes are complete, click next. Please wait while the network setup wizard configures the computer. This may take a few minutes. 23.
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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. Clic...
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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. 25.
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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 to r...
Page 27: Naming Your Computer
Networking basics (continued) naming your computer to name your computer in windows xp, please follow these directions: click start (in the lower left corner of the screen). Right-click on my computer. Select properties. Select the computer name tab in the system properties window. You may enter a c...
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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. 28.
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Networking basics (continued) checking the ip address in windows xp this window will appear. Click the support tab. Click close. 31.
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Page 33: 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-capable router you will not need to assign static ip addresses. If you are not using a dhcp capable router, or you...
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Page 39: Troubleshooting
In windwos xp/2000 troubleshooting this chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the dwl-g510. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (the examples below are illustrated in windows xp. If you do not use windows xp, the screen...
Page 40: Troubleshooting (Continued)
Troubleshooting (continued) double-click on network adapters. Right-click on d-link dwl-g510 wireless pci adapter. Select properties to check that the drivers are in- stalled properly. Look under device status to check that the device is working properly. Click ok. 40
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Troubleshooting (continued) double-click on network adapters. Right-click on d-link dwl-g510 wireless pci adapter. Select properties to check that the drivers are in- stalled properly. Look under device status to check that the device is working properly. Click ok. 42.
Page 43: Troubleshooting (Continued)
Troubleshooting (continued) 2. Why can’t i connect to the access point or the wireless router? Make sure that the ssid on the dwl-g510 wireless g desktop adapter is exactly the same as the ssid on the access point or wireless router. Move the dwl-g510 and the access point or wireless router into the...
Page 44: Troubleshooting (Continued)
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 previously loaded driver files. Remove these files from the inf and ...
Page 45: Technical Specifications
Technical specifications standards ieee 802.11g ieee 802.11b temperature operating: 0ºc to 55ºc (32ºf to 131ºf) torage: -20ºc to 65ºc (-4ºf to 149ºf) humidity: 5%-95% maximum, non-condensing antenna type: built-in diversity patch antenna, 2dbi gain (max.) pci standard: pci 2.2 security: 64-,128-bit ...
Page 46: Data Modulation Type:
Technical specifications (continued) data modulation type: power: dbpsk, dqpsk, cck and ofdm (bpsk/qpsk/16-qam/64-qam) 3.3 volt ± 5% power consumption: channels: 802.11g: tx 550ma, rx 330ma, standby 300ma 802.11b: tx 580ma, rx 350ma, standby 300ma 1-11 channels (north america) regulation compliant: ...
Page 47: Data Rates:
Technical specifications (continued) data rates: with automatic fallback 54mbps; 48mbps; 36mbps; 24mbps; 18mbps; 12mbps; 11mbps; 9mbps; 6mbps; 5.5mbps; 2mbps; 1mbps frequency range: range:* 2.4ghz to 2.462ghz indoors: up to 328 feet (100 meters) modulation technology: orthogonal frequency division m...