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    Air DWL-810 Ethernet Wireless Client Adapter Manual Rev. 020305 Building Networks for People
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    Package Contents 3 2. Introduction 4 3. Wireless Basics 7 4. Getting Started 10 5. Pre-Installation 13 6. Web Configuration 16 7. Installation 23 8. Troubleshooting 24 9. Networking Basics 25 10. Technical Specifications 57 11. Contacting Technical Support 60 12. Limited Warranty 61 13
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    1. Package Contents Contents of Package: • D-Link Air DWL-810 Ethernet Wireless Client Adapter • One AC power adapter • Manual, QIG, and Driver on CD • Straight-Through cable • Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. System Requirements: • A
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    D-Link Air DWL-810 Ethernet Wireless Client Adapter can be configured to take on a variety of roles within the wireless network. For devices with built-in Ethernet support, the DWL-810 provides a cost effective way to gain wireless connectivity, virtually transforming a wired network into a wireless
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    modes • Easy installation • No configuration required for Ad-Hoc Mode • Easy web-based configuration for Infrastructure Mode • Flash memory for easy software upgrades • WEP encryption ensures security LEDs LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode. The DWL-810 has two LEDs: Wireless Link/Act - a steady
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    DWL-810, you will use Straight-Through cable to connect to the computer during configuration and to connect to a network device for wireless sharing. Use a Cross-Over cable to connect to a switch. Default Settings Operating Mode SSID Channel Transmission rates WEP enable Administrator password IP
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    Basics With the DWL-810 you can access many LAN (Local Area Network) devices wirelessly. Simply plug the DWL-810 into the Ethernet port of a network device (such as a printer or web camera,) in Ad-Hoc mode, for an immediate wireless connection with a wireless network adapter equipped device. If
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    Basics device) wirelessly, quickly and easily, with no need for configuration in AdHoc mode, using the DWL-810. People use wireless LAN technology for many different purposes. Mobility - Productivity increases when people have access to data in any location within the operating range of the WLAN
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    the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest speed and range possible with the technology. Installation Considerations Designed to go up to 984 feet (300 meters) outdoors and up to 328 feet (100 meters) indoors, the D-Link Air DWL-810 lets you access your network devices wirelessly from
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    with a wireless network adapter - D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ A Cable modem - D-Link DCM-200 DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. It is a protocol for assigning IP addresses "automatically." With a DHCP-capable gateway/router, there is no need to manually assign an IP address. 10
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    +. See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-520+. Install the drivers for the wireless network adapter (such as the D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+) into the laptop computer. See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-650+. Please refer to the following sections of this manual for
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    Getting Started Setting up a Wireless Ad Hoc Network Fig. 4.2 Install the D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Wireless Network adapter into the desktop computer. See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product for installation instructions. Install a wireless network adapter into the laptop computer.
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    a Cat5 Ethernet cable. Refer to Web Configuration in this manual for instructions on how to configure the DWL-810. C. Connect the DWL-810 to a network device, after you have configured it. See Installing the DWL-810 in this manual. Assigning a Static IP Address to configure the DWL-810 To assign
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    Assigning a Static IP Address to configure the DWL-810 • Double-click on Network Connections • Right-click on Local Area Connections. • Click Properties Fig. 5.2 Fig. 5.3 14
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    (TCP/IP) • Click Properties D-Link Air DWL-650 Fig. 5.4 • Select Use the following IP address in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window (Fig. 5.5) • Input your IP address and subnet mask. (The IP Address must be within the same range as the DWL-810. The IP Address of the DWL810 is 192
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    are using to configure the DWL-810, within the IP Address Range of the DWL810. For example, you can assign a Static IP address of 192.168.0.2 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 (Please see the Pre-Installation or the Networking Basics sections in this manual for information on Assigning a Static
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    changed the IP Address of the DWL-810 to conform to a network other than one with DLink devices, at their default setting, then input that IP Address in the web browser, instead of the default IP Address shown.) • Type admin (lower case) in the User Name field • Leave the Password blank Connect to
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    window will appear. Select Information in the menu, as shown. The Information window displays the current setup status of the DWL-810. Information Fig. 6.3 Select Wireless in the menu, as shown. A wireless table will appear as shown below. The various input fields may be used to configure the 802
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    network. Transmission Rate: Automatic is the default setting. Choose the the transmission rate of the DWL-810 from the pull-down menu. Access Point Density: This field describes the density of the Access Points and the traffic level of the wireless network running on Infrastructure Mode, which is
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    connection. Click Apply to update the settings. Click Cancel to discard any changes you have made. Changes will only take effect after you restart the DWL-810. To restart, click on Admin in the system tool bar. Click Reboot in the Admin window. IP Address Click on IP Address in the menu. The default
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    DWL-810. Stations Fig. 6.6 Click on Stations in the menu. A Stations table will appear, as shown here, providing information regarding the device connected to the DWL-810. Bridge Table: the table displays the IP Address and the MAC Address of the device that is wirelessly connected to the DWL-810
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    menu will be required to enter the password you have selected.) Reboot Bridge: Click Reboot to restart the DWL-810. Saved settings will be retained. Reset to Factory Defaults: Click on Factory Reset to return all settings to the Factory Default values. (Press the Reset button on the back of the unit
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    full name of the DWL-810. 7. Installation After you have configured the DWL-810, or if you are using Ad-Hoc mode, you are ready to connect it to a network device to achieve wireless transmission. 1. Connect one end of a Straight-Through Ethernet Cat5 cable to the Ethernet port on the network device
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    to see if the DWL-810 Wireless Client's power adapter is connected properly to a known good power outlet. 2. The DWL-810 Wireless Client Link light is not on. • Make sure that the Ethernet cable is connected properly and your Ethernet adapter supports 10BaseT. Advanced Setup (optional) For advanced
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    or wireless router. • The DWL-810 Wireless Client has a default wireless setting of Ad-hoc. If you are connecting to an access point or wireless router you will need to change that setting to Infrastructure. (See Web Configuration in this manual.) 9. Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard
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    Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP Please follow all the instructions in this window: Fig. 9.2 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
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    Networking Basics Enter a Computer description and a Computer name. Fig. 9.4 Click Next Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name. Fig. 9.5 Click Next 27
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    Networking Basics Please wait while the wizard applies the changes. Fig. 9.6 When the changes are complete, click Next. Please wait while the wizard configures the computer. This may take a few minutes. Fig. 9.7 28
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    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. Fig. 9.8 Insert a disk into the Floppy
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    wizard copies the files. Fig. 9.10 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 Fig. 9.11 30
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    . Click Yes to restart the computer. Fig. 9.13 You have completed configuring this computer. Next, you will need to 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. 31
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    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-click on My Computer • Select Properties and click Fig. 9.14 • Select the Computer Name Tab in the System Properties window. You
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    Workgroup and enter the name of the Workgroup. • All computers on your network must have the same Workgroup name. • Click OK Fig. 9.16 Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Go to Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt Fig. 9.17 33
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    the configuration settings are displayed as shown below. Fig. 8.18 D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Wireless PCI car Fig. 8.19 Fig. 9.18 Type ipconfig /renew at the prompt to get a new IP Address, shown below. Fig. 8.20 Fig. 9.19 (Windows 98/ME users: go to Start > Run. Type Command. Type winipcfg at the
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    to assign Static IP Addresses. If you are not using a DHCP capable Gateway/Router, or you need to assign a Static IP Address, please follow these instructions: • Go to Start • Click on Control Panel • Select Network and Internet Connections Fig. 9.20 • Select Network Connections Fig. 9.21 Fig
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    purposes only. Your network adapters and IP Addresses may differ, but the basic procedures remain the same. • Right-click on Local Area Connections. • Click Properties • Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) • Click Properties Fig. 9.23 D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Wireless PCI Adapter Fig. 9.24 36
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    only if you plan to use the Internet. (Note: If you are entering a DNS server address, you must also enter the IP Address of the Default Gateway.) The DNS server information will be provided by your ISP (Internet Service Provider.) Fig. 9.25 • Click OK You have completed the assignment of a Static
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    Windows XP Following are some examples using a DWL-650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter, you may be using different wireless network adapters and different IP Addresses, but the procedure for connection will be the same. To be able to connect to a wireless network, make sure the proper network settings are
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    : 192.168.0.51 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway: Enter the LAN IP address of the Wireless Router Select Use the following DNS server address. Enter the LAN IP address of the Wireless Router. Click OK Fig. 9.28 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows 2000 Go to Start > Settings
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    Windows 2000. Select Use the following IP address Input a static IP Address within the same IP Address range as the wireless router or the access point. IP address: 192.168.0.51 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway: Enter the LAN IP address of the Wireless Router 192 168 0 1 Select Use the
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    on the Network associated with the DWL-650 > click Properties > select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) > click Properties Fig. 9.32 Connecting to a Wireless Network with a Wireless Router or an Access Point using a DHCP server in Windows Me and 98. Select the IP Address tab. Then, select Obtain an
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    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 or access point. IP address: 192
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    xxx.xxx, where xxx is the IP address of the Wireless Router or Access Point. A good wireless connection will show four replies from the wireless router or access point, as shown. Fig. 9.36 Adding and Sharing Printers in Windows XP After you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers in
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    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
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    Networking Basics Adding a local printer • Click Next Fig. 9.39 • 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
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    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
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    Networking Basics Adding a local printer This screen gives you information about your printer. Fig. 9.45 Click Finish When the test page has printed, Fig. 9.46 Click OK 47
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    a local printer • Go to Start> Printers and Faxes A successful installation will display the printer icon as shown at right. You have successfully added a local printer. Fig. 9.47 Sharing a Network Printer After you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers on your network, you can run
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    Networking Basics Sharing a network printer • Click on Add a Printer Fig. 9.49 • Click Next Fig. 9.50 • Select Network Printer • Click Next Fig. 9.51 49
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    Networking Basics Sharing a network printer • Select Browse for a printer • Click Next • Select the printer you would like to share. Fig. 9.52 • Click Next Fig. 9.53 • Click Finish Fig. 9.54 50
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    Faxes The printer icon will appear at right, indicating proper installation. You have completed adding the printer. To share this printer the computers on your network. • Make sure you have already run the Network Setup Wizard on all the network computers. After you run the Add Printer Wizard on
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    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: • Go to Start> Printers and Faxes • Click on
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    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. Fig. 9.59 • Click Next • Enter the Printer IP Address and the Port Name, as shown. Fig. 9.60 • Click Next Fig. 9.61 53
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    Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer • In this screen, select Custom. • Click Settings Fig. 9.62 • 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. 9.63
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    your printer. • Click Finish • Select the printer you are adding from the list of Printers. • Insert the printer driver disk that came with your printer. • Click Have Disk Fig. 9.64 Fig. 9.65 If the printer driver is already installed, • Select Keep existing driver • Click Next Fig. 9.66 55
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    Printer Wizard on all the computers on your network in order to share the printer. Fig. 9.68 Fig. 9.69 Note: You must run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers on your network before you run the Add Printer Wizard. 56
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    Microsoft Windows XP. 10. Technical Specifications Standards: • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.3 Ethernet • Currently undergoing WiFi Certification Adapter Type: • IEEE 802.3 Ethernet to IEEE 802.11b Wireless Supported Operating Systems: • Windows XP • Windows 2000 • Windows ME • Windows 98 Data Security
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    - 2.4835 GHz, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Transport Protocols: • TCP/IP • IPX/SPX • NetBEUI • NDIS Physical Dimensions: • L = 3.5 inches • Maximum up to 95% Non-condensing Emissions: • FCC • CE TCP/IP Protocols: • DHCP Key Management: • Automatic Dynamic Key Allocation (ADKA) through
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    Power Specifications: • Operating Voltage: +5V 2A Operating Channels: • 1-11 United States (FCC) Safety: • UL 59
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    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 support through our web site, or by
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    states of the United States, the District of Columbia, U.S. Possessions or Protectorates, U.S. Military Installations, or addresses with an APO or FPO. Limited Warranty: D-Link warrants that the hardware portion of the D-Link product described below ("Hardware") will be free from material defects in
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    from D-Link Technical Support at 1- ://rma.dlink.com manual for the product, and normal maintenance; Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act of God, failures due to power surge, and cosmetic damage; Any hardware, software, firmware or other products or services provided by anyone other than D-Link
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    as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from D-Link Corporation/DLink Systems, Inc., as stipulated by the United States 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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    13. Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. 020305 65
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Air
DWL-810
Ethernet Wireless Client Adapter
Manual
Rev. 020305
Building Networks for People