D-Link G520 Manual
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D-Link AirPlus XTREME GTM DWL-G520 2.4GHz Wireless PCI Adapter Manual Version 1.02 Building Networks for People - D-Link G520 | Manual - Page 2
Contents Package Contents 3 Introduction 4 Wireless Basics 6 Getting Started 10 Using the Configuration Utility 13 Networking Basics 20 Troubleshooting 33 Technical Specifications 38 Contacting Technical Support 40 Warranty and Registration 41 2 - D-Link G520 | Manual - Page 3
Package Contents Contents of Package: „ D-Link AirPlus Xtreme GTMDWL-G520 2.4 GHz - 54Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter „ Manual, Warranty and Drivers on CD „ Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. System Requirements for Configuration: „ A desktop - D-Link G520 | Manual - Page 4
Link AirPlus Xtreme GTM DWL-G520 Wireless PCI Adapter is a 802.11g highperformance, wireless adapter that supports high-speed wireless networking at home, at work or in public places. Unlike most network cards, the DWL-G520 the DWL-G520 has manually.) for the DWL-G520, used , the DWL-G520 will obtain - D-Link G520 | Manual - Page 5
wireless networks - no need to invest in all new devices; the DWL-G520 is interoperable with existing 802.11b devices to provide a wireless to easily discover available wireless networks and create and Light-Emitting Diode. The DWL-G520 has the following LEDs: LED Link LED Activity A steady light - D-Link G520 | Manual - Page 6
touse and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. D-Link wireless products will allow you Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network. Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems support - D-Link G520 | Manual - Page 7
D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+, D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop computers „ D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+, D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G520 Wireless PCI cards used with desktop computers „ D-Link AirPlus DWL-900AP+ and D-Link AirPlusXtreme G DWL-2000AP Wireless Access - D-Link G520 | Manual - Page 8
The DWL-G520 Wireless PCI Adapter utilizes the interference) in signal transmissions. The D-Link DWL-G520 will automatically sense the best possible detail in the Introduction and the Features section of this manual. The DWL-G520 is backwards compatible with 802.11b devices. This means that - D-Link G520 | Manual - Page 9
between the DWL-G520 and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your D-Link AirPlus Extreme G Wireless product's range a negative effect on range. Try to position wireless devices and computers with wireless adapters so that the signal passes through drywall or open - D-Link G520 | Manual - Page 10
using wireless network adapters on each computer, such as two or more DWL-G520 wireless network PCI adapters. On wireless Router - D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DI-624 „ A desktop computer with a wireless adapter - D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G520, D-Link Air DWL-520, or D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ (D-Link Air - D-Link G520 | Manual - Page 11
to the Ethernet port on the DI-624 wireless broadband router using an Ethernet cable. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the network adapter for complete installation instructions.) Install the drivers for the D-Link DWL-G520 wireless PCI adapter into a desktop computer. (See the Quick - D-Link G520 | Manual - Page 12
Setting up a Wireless Ad Hoc Network Install the D-Link DWL-G520 Wireless PCI adapter into the desktop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product for installation instructions.) Install the DWL-G650 into a laptop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with - D-Link G520 | Manual - Page 13
and uncheck the box in the properties window that enables windows configuration. After you have done this, you can then use the D-Link Configuration utility with XP. Before you use the configuration utility for the DWL-G520, you must install the drivers and the configuration utility from the CD - D-Link G520 | Manual - Page 14
Configuration Utility Link Info Status: Displays the MAC Address of the Access Point that is associated with the DWL-G520. SSID: The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to the wireless network. The factory SSID setting is set to default. TxRate: The default setting is Auto; TxRate settings - D-Link G520 | Manual - Page 15
Configuration Utility Configuration D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapter This configuration screen displays the default settings for the DWL-G520 To communicate on the network all devices must have the same settings for the following properties: SSID - (Service Set Identifier) - D-Link G520 | Manual - Page 16
- allows communication only with other devices with identical WEP settings Auto - will automatically adjust to the Authentication mode of the wireless client Network Key - enter a key in either ASCII (e.g., a word) or hexadecimal format Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the - D-Link G520 | Manual - Page 17
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 profiles that you have created for the wireless network at home - D-Link G520 | Manual - Page 18
Configuration Utility Add New Profile 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 - D-Link G520 | Manual - Page 19
Configuration Utility About The ABOUT screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the DWL-G520. 19 - D-Link G520 | Manual - Page 20
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 or 98SE. Go to Start>Control Panel>Network Connections - D-Link G520 | Manual - Page 21
Networking Basics 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. Click Next 21 - D-Link G520 | Manual - Page 22
Networking Basics 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 - D-Link G520 | Manual - Page 23
Networking Basics 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. Forma 23 - D-Link G520 | Manual - Page 24
Networking Basics 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 - D-Link G520 | Manual - Page 25
Networking Basics 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 - D-Link G520 | Manual - Page 26
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. 26 - D-Link G520 | Manual - Page 27
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 window. „ You may enter a Com- puter Description if you wish - D-Link G520 | Manual - Page 28
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 - D-Link G520 | Manual - Page 29
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/ need to assign a Static IP Address, please follow these instructions: „ Go to Start „ Double-click on Control Panel 29 - D-Link G520 | Manual - Page 30
Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 „ Double-click on Network Connections Click (TCP Click Select Use address in Protocol (T window (sho „ „ Right-click on Local Area Connections „ Double-click on Properties 30 - D-Link G520 | Manual - Page 31
Networking Basics 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 Addresses - D-Link G520 | Manual - Page 32
Networking Basics Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP and 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 - D-Link G520 | Manual - Page 33
Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-G520. 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 screenshots - D-Link G520 | Manual - Page 34
Troubleshooting „ Double-click on Network Adapters „ Right-click on D-Link DWL-G520 Wireless PCI Adapter „ Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly D-LDin-LkiAnkirPAliurPs rXotrDeWmLe-GABD6W50L-WGi5re2l0ess Cardbus Adapter „ Look under Device Status to check that the - D-Link G520 | Manual - Page 35
in this manual.) 5. The computer does not recognize the DWL-G520 Wireless Adapter. „ Make sure that the DWL-G520 Wireless Adapter is properly seated in the computer's PCI slot. „ If Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the adapter, make sure to completely remove drivers that were - D-Link G520 | Manual - Page 36
the INF and 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. The computer with the DWL-G520 installed is unable to connect to the wireless network and/or the - D-Link G520 | Manual - Page 37
for the wireless adapter. „ If Security is enabled, make sure that the correct encryption keys are entered on both the DWL-G520 and the I troubleshoot distance issues using the DWL-G520. „ Move the DWL-G520 and Access Point or Wireless router into the same room and then test the wireless connection. - D-Link G520 | Manual - Page 38
Technical Specifications Standards „ IEEE 802.11g „ IEEE 802.11 „ IEEE 802.11b Bus Type: „ PCI 2.2 Data Rates: With Automatic Fallback „ 54Mbps; 48Mbps; 36Mbps; 24Mbps; 18Mbps; 12Mbps; 11Mbps; : „ Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) *WPA will be available Spring 2003 as a download 38 - D-Link G520 | Manual - Page 39
Technical Specifications Receiver Sensitivity: „ 54Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-68dBm „ 48Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-68dBm „ 36Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-75dBm „ 24Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-79dBm „ 18Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-82dBm „ 12Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-84dBm „ 11Mbps CCK, 8% PER, -82dBm „ 9Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-87dBm „ 6Mbps OFDM, - D-Link G520 | Manual - Page 40
to Friday 8:30am to 9:00pm EST D-Link Technical Support over the Internet: http://support.dlink.ca email:[email protected] When contacting technical support, please provide the following information: • Serial number of the unit • Model number or product name • Software type and version number 40 - D-Link G520 | Manual - Page 41
to refund at D-Link's sole discretion. Such repair or replacement will be rendered by D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement to the terms and conditions of the license granted by D-Link for the Software. Software will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty - D-Link G520 | Manual - Page 42
Do not include any manuals or accessories in the shipping package. D-Link will only replace the 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 - D-Link G520 | Manual - Page 43
as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc., as stipulated by installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio Link product online at http://support.dlink.com/register/ 03/21/03 43
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Manual
Building Networks for People
DWL-G520
D-Link
Air
Plus X
TREME
G
TM
2.4GHz Wireless PCI Adapter
Version 1.02