D-Link DWL-G630 Product Manual

D-Link DWL-G630 - AirPlus G 802.11g Wireless PC Card Manual

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    D-Link AirPlusTM G DWL-G630 802.11g (2.4GHz) Wireless Cardbus Adapter Manual Building Networks for People
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    Contents Package Contents 3 Introduction 4 Wireless Basics 5 Installation Considerations 7 Getting Started 8 Using the Configuration Utility 11 Networking Basics 18 Troubleshooting 31 Technical Specifications 36 Contacting Technical Support 38 Warranty 39 2
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    4GHz) Wireless Cardbus Adapter Manual, Warranty and Drivers on CD Printed Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. System Requirements for Configuration: A laptop or notebook computer with an available 32-bit cardbus slot Windows XP/2000/Me/98SE
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    Introduction The D-Link AirPlusTM G DWL-G630 Wireless Cardbus Adapter is an 802.11b/802.11g (2.4GHz) wireless adapter that supports high-speed wireless networking at home, at work or in public places. Unlike most network cards, the DWL-G630 provides data transfers at up to 54 Mbps (compared to the
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    Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network. Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter in locations where installation of wiring may be impractical. Installation and Network Expansion - Installing a WLAN
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    desktop computers D-Link AirPlusTM G DWL-2000AP Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless Access Point D-Link AirPlusTM G DI-624 Wireless Router The DWL-G630 is also interoperable with other 802.11g and 802.11b standardscompliant devices. Standards-Based Technology The DWL-G630 Wireless Cardbus Adapter utilizes the
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    ) Installation Considerations The D-Link AirPlusTM G DWL-G630 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 that the wireless signals
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    (your existing network may be comprised of other devices): A wireless router - D-Link AirPlus XtremeTM G DI-624 A laptop computer with a wireless adapter D-Link AirPlusTM G DWL-G630 A desktop computer with a wireless adapter D-Link AirPlusTM G DWL-G520 or DWL-G510 A cable modem - D-Link DCM-201 8
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    PCI slot on your desktop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the network adapter). Install the D-Link DWL-G630 Wireless Cardbus Adapter into a laptop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-G630). If you wish, you may connect a computer that is
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    Hoc Network DWL-G630 DWL-G630 Install the D-Link DWL-G630 Wireless Cardbus Adapter into one laptop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product for installation instructions.) Install another DWL-G630 into a laptop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with
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    Utility D-Link AirPlusTM G DWL-G630 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-G630 (refer to the Quick Installation Guide that
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    Configuration Utility (continued) Link Info default Status: Displays the MAC address of the access point that is associated with the DWL-G630. SSID: The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to the wireless network. The factory SSID setting is set to default. Tx Rate: Tx Rate settings are
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    Configuration Utility (continued) Configuration D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapter SSID: Service Set Identifier is a name that identifies a wireless network. Access points and wireless devices attempting to connect to a specific WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) must use the
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    Configuration Utility (continued) Encryption D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapter Data Encryption - Enable WEP encryption by WEP settings. Auto - Will automatically adjust to the Authentication mode of the wireless client. Default Key -Select one of 4 keys to be the default key
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    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 profiles that you have created for the wireless network at home
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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. 16
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    Configuration Utility (continued) About The About screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the DWL-G630. 17
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    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 using Windows 2000/Me /98SE. Go to Start>Control Panel>Network Connections
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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. 19
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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. 20
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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. 21
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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
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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. 23
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    run the Network Setup Disk on all the other computers on your network. After running the Network Setup Disk on all your computers, your new wireless network will be ready to use. 24
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    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 and click. Select the Computer Name Tab in the System Properties window. You may enter a Computer Description if you
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    on your network must have the same Workgroup name. Click OK. 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
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    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 need to assign a static IP address, please follow these instructions: Go to Start. Double-click on Control Panel. 27
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    Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Double-click on Network Connections. Right-click on Local Area Connections. Double-click on Properties. 28
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    Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click Properties. D-Link AirPlus XtremeG DWL-650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter In the window below, select Use the following IP address. Input your IP address and subnet mask. (The IP
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    Basics (continued) Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP/2000 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 wireless router or access point. A good wireless connection will show four replies
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    Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-G630. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP. If you have a different operating system, the screens on
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    Troubleshooting (continued) Double-click on Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link DWL-G630 Wireless Cardbus Adapter. Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-LDin-LkiDnkWALi-rGPr6o3D0WWLir-eAlBes6s50CWaridrebluesssACdaarpdtebrus Adapter Look under Device status to
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    does not recognize the DWL-G630 Wireless Cardbus Adapter? Make sure that the DWL-G630 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
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    SYSTEM32 (DRIVERS) folders in the Windows directory. Note: Windows XP and Windows 2000 will rename .inf files that have not received WHQL certification into oem.inf files (e.g., oem1.inf.) 6. What should I do when the computer with the DWL-G630 installed is unable to connect to the wireless network
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    settings for the wireless adapter. If Security is enabled, make sure that the correct encryption keys are entered on both the DWL-G630 and the troubleshoot distance issues using the DWL-G630? Move the DWL-G630 and access point or wireless router into the same room and then test the wireless
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    11g IEEE 802.11 IEEE 802.11b Diagnostic LED Power/Status Link Temperature Operating: 0ºC to 55ºC (32ºF to 131ºF) Storage Antenna Type: Built-in diversity patch antenna, 2dBi gain (max.) Bus Type: 32-bit Cardbus Security: 64-,128-bit WEP Encryption Physical Dimensions: L = 4.69 inches (119mm) W
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    11b: TX 580mA, RX 350mA, Standby 300mA Channels: 1-11 channels (North America) Regulation Compliant: Wireless: Wi-Fi US: FCC part 15 class B, Sec. 15.247, 15.109 Sensitivity for 1024 and @25° Configuration: Plug & Play setup and installation Network: Auto-switch to use 802.11g or 802.11b mode 37
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    Technical Specifications (continued) Data Rates: With Automatic Fallback 54Mbps; 48Mbps; 36Mbps; 24Mbps; 18Mbps; 12Mbps; 11Mbps; 9Mbps; 6Mbps; 5.5Mbps; 2Mbps; 1Mbps Frequency Range: 2.4GHz to 2.462GHz Range:* Indoors: Up to 328 feet (100 meters) Modulation Technology: Orthogonal Frequency Division
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    over the Telephone: (877) 453-5465 24 hours a day, seven days a week. D-Link Technical Support over the Internet: http://support.dlink.com email:[email protected] Tech Support for customers within Canada: D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone: (800) 361-5265 Monday to Friday 8:30am to 9:00pm
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    (90) days ("Warranty Period"), provided that the Software is properly installed on approved hardware and operated as contemplated in its documentation. D-Link further warrants that, during the Warranty Period, the magnetic media on which D-Link delivers the Software will be free of physical defects
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    to power surge, and cosmetic damage; Any hardware, software, firmware or other products or services provided by anyone other than DLink; Products that have been purchased from inventory clearance or liquidation sales or other sales in which D-Link, the sellers, or the liquidators expressly disclaim
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    derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc., as stipulated by the installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions
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Manual
802.11g (2.4GHz)
DWL-G630
D-Link
Air
Plus
G
TM
Wireless Cardbus Adapter
Building Networks for People