D-Link AirPremier AG DWL-AG660 Manual
Summary of AirPremier AG DWL-AG660
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Manual version 1.1 building networks for people 11a/11g dualband (2.4ghz/5ghz) dwl-ag660 d-link airpremier ag tm wireless cardbus adapter.
Page 2: Contents
2 contents package contents ................................................................................ 3 introduction ........................................................................................... 4 features ............................................................................
Page 3: Contents of Package:
3 contents of package: d-link airpremier ag dwl-ag660 11a/11g dualband (2.4ghz/5ghz) wireless cardbus adapter manual, warranty and drivers on cd printed quick installation guide package contents if any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. System requirements for configuration...
Page 4: Introduction
4 at up to fifteen times the speed of previous wireless devices (up to 108mbps** in superag mode), you can work faster and more efficiently, increasing productivity. With the dwl-ag660, bandwidth-intensive applications like graphics or multimedia will benefit significantly because large files are able to...
Page 5: Features
5 features leds led stands for l ight- e mitting d iode. The dwl-ag660 has the following leds: user-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities versatility - the dwl-ag660 is fully compatible with ieee 802.11a and 802.11b standards, making it interoperable with 802.11a and 802.11b wireless router...
Page 6: Wireless Basics
6 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 it. You will be...
Page 7: Wireless Basics (Continued)
7 the dwl-ag660 is also interoperable with other 802.11g, 802.11a, and 802.11b standards-compliant devices. Wireless basics (continued) people use wlan technology for many different purposes: mobility – productivity increases when people have access to data in any location within the operating range...
Page 8: Standards-Based Technology
8 standards-based technology the dwl-ag660 wireless cardbus 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 54 mbps within the 2.4ghz band (108mbps* in turbo mode.) the 802.11a standard al...
Page 9: Wireless Basics (Continued)
9 wireless basics (continued) installation considerations the d-link airpremier ag dwl-ag660 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 obje...
Page 10: Getting Started
10 getting started infrastructure – using an access point or wireless router such as the di-784. 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-ag660 wireless cardbus adapters. On the follow...
Page 11: Getting Started (Continued)
11 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 installation of the modem. Connect the cable or dsl modem to your broadband router (see the quick installation guide included with your router). If ...
Page 12: Getting Started (Continued)
12 getting started (continued) setting up a wireless ad-hoc network install the d-link dwl-ag660 wireless cardbus adapter into one laptop computer. (see the quick installation guide included with the product for installation instructions). Install another dwl-ag660 into a laptop computer, or you can...
Page 13: D-Link Airpremier
13 select the wireless networks tab. Uncheck the box in the properties window that enables windows configuration. D-link airpremier ™ ag dwl-ag660 uses the configuration utility as the management software. The utility provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to the wireless a...
Page 14: Link Info
14 link info using the configuration utility (continued) after clicking on the configuration utility icon, the link info screen will dis- play the settings for the dwl-ag660: ssid: the service set identifier is the name assigned to the wireless network. The factory ssid setting is default. Tx rate: tx ...
Page 15: Wireless Mode:
15 wireless mode: authentication: keys 1-4: select the default key. 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 directly to a com...
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16 configuration > ip settings using the configuration utility (continued) obtain an ip address automatically: choose this option to obtain an ip address automatically through a dhcp server. Assign the following ip address: choose this option to assign a static ip address. Obtain dns server address au...
Page 17: Configuration>Wpa
17 using the configuration utility (continued) configuration>wpa advanced security settings authentication > wpa >802.1x the advanced security set- tings screen will appear, as shown below. Select the eap type you want to use. Configure the information needed for authenticating. Click ok. The wpa config...
Page 18: Configuration > Wpa-Psk
18 configuration > wpa-psk disabled select wpa-psk in the authentication field. Click authentication config when you select wpa-psk, 802.1x is enabled. Using the configuration utility (continued) authentication > wpa-psk > 802.1x enter the wpa passphrase wpa-psk does not require a radius server in the n...
Page 19: Frequency:
19 frequency: select the network fre- quency from these op- tions: auto; b 2.4ghz; b/g 2.4ghz;or a 5ghz. Profile ip settings: you can enable or disable the ip settings portion of your profile here. If you select disable you will need to configure the ip address information each time you connect to a ne...
Page 20: Refresh:
20 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 button. Profile: in the lower hal...
Page 21: Add, You Can
21 using the configuration utility (continued) site survey > advanced, add, configuration or properties 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 that applie...
Page 22: Microsoft Windows Xp.
22 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...
Page 23: Next.
23 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..
Page 24: Next.
24 enter a computer description and a computer name (optional.) networking basics (continued) click next. Enter a workgroup name. All computers on your network should havethe same workgroup name. Click next..
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25 format the disk if you wish, and click next. 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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26 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. Pl...
Page 27: Next.
27 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..
Page 28: Finish To Complete The
28 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...
Page 29: Naming Your Computer
29 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 sys- tem properties window. Yo...
Page 30: Naming Your Computer
30 networking basics (continued) naming your computer checking the ip address in windows xp the wireless adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the same ip address range (see getting started in this manual for a definition of ip address range). To check on the ip address of the adapter...
Page 31: Support Tab.
31 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: dhcp capable routers will automatically assign ip addresses to the computers on the network, using dhcp (dynamic ...
Page 32: Network
32 click on internet protocol (tcp/ip) click properties select use the following ip address in the internet protocol (tcp/ip) properties window (shown below) networking basics (continued) assigning a static ip address in windows xp/2000 double-click on network connections. Double-click on properties...
Page 33: Use The Following
33 select use the following dns server addresses. Enter the lan ip address of the wireless router. (d-link wireless routers have a lan ip address of 192.168.0.1). Networking basics (continued) you have completed the assignment of a static ip address. (you do not need to assign a static ip address if...
Page 34: Start > Run >
34 networking basics (continued) checking the wireless connection by pinging in windows xp/2000 checking the wireless connection by pinging in windows me /98se 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 wirel...
Page 35: Properly?
35 1. How do i check that the drivers for the dwl-ag660 are installed properly? Click device manager. • double-click on network adapters • right-click on d-link airpro dwl-a650 wireless cardbus adapter • select properties to check that the drivers are installed properly select the hardware tab. Trou...
Page 36: Troubleshooting (Continued)
36 troubleshooting (continued) double-click on network adapters. Right-click on d-link dwl-ag660 wireless cardbus adapter. Select proper- ties to check that the drivers are installed properly. Click ok. D-link airpro dwl-ab650 wireless cardbus adapter look under device status to check that the devic...
Page 37: Troubleshooting (Continued)
37 make sure that the dwl-ag660 wireless cardbus adapter is properly seated in the computer’s cardbus slot. If windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the adapter, make sure to completely remove drivers that were previously loaded. To remove the drivers, do the following: check to see...
Page 38: Troubleshooting (Continued)
38 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 sy...
Page 39: Troubleshooting (Continued)
39 troubleshooting (continued) check that the network connection for the wireless client is configured properly. Select ap (infrastructure) when connecting to an access point and select ad-hoc mode when connecting without an access point. Double-click on the wlan icon in the taskbar > click on configu...
Page 40: Standards
40 ieee 802.11b ieee 802.11 ieee 802.11a standards technical specifications l = 9.25 inches w = 6.25 inches h = 1.50 inches 32-bit cardbus bus type temperature operating: 32ºf to 131ºf (0ºc to 55ºc) 95% maximum, non-condensing humidity: warranty: 3 years 0.12 lb. (55 grams) weight: internal antenna t...
Page 41: Frequency Range:
41 5.150ghz to 5.850ghz frequency range: 2.4ghz to 2.462ghz powersave mode = 70mw technical specifications (continued) data rates:* with automatic fallback 108mbps (turbo mode); 54mbps; 48mbps; 36mbps; 24mbps; 18mbps; 12mbps; 11mbps; 9mbps; 6mbps; 5.5mbps; 2mbps; 1mbps modulation technology: orthogon...
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42 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 tech...
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43 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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44 • 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 provid...
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45 governing law: this limited warranty shall be governed by the laws of the state 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. ...
Page 46: Registration
46 (08/16/2005) version 1.1 registration product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights..