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Table of Contents for the DWL-500 PCI Wireless Adapter Introduction i Contents of Package ii Wireless Basics 1 Getting Started 3 Configuration Utility 10 Troubleshooting 18 Networking Basics 38 Technical Support 65 Specifications 66 Warranty 70 Registration 75
Table of Contents for the DWL-500 PCI Wireless Adapter Introduction i Contents of Package ii Wireless Basics 1 Getting Started 3 Configuration Utility 10 Troubleshooting 18 Networking Basics 38 Technical Support 65 Specifications 66 Warranty 70 Registration 75
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... to connect your laptop computer to a wireless network or as part of a "connected" environment for the most popular operating systems and can be integrated into a large network. Yet the IEEE802.11b standards compliance means this manual and familiarize yourself with an Access Point). Take a moment to read through this adapter gives you connect your new wireless network. INTRODUCTION The D-Link DWL-500 802.11b Wireless PCI Adapter is...
... to connect your laptop computer to a wireless network or as part of a "connected" environment for the most popular operating systems and can be integrated into a large network. Yet the IEEE802.11b standards compliance means this manual and familiarize yourself with an Access Point). Take a moment to read through this adapter gives you connect your new wireless network. INTRODUCTION The D-Link DWL-500 802.11b Wireless PCI Adapter is...
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ii CONTENTS OF PACKAGE C D A B DWL-500 Wireless Adapter Package Contents A DWL-650 PCMCIA Wireless Adapter & PCI Cardholder* B Driver CD C User's Manual D Quick Install Guide *Note: Please insert only the DWL-650 PC Card into the provided PCI Holder. Use of other cards could result in damage to your computer.
ii CONTENTS OF PACKAGE C D A B DWL-500 Wireless Adapter Package Contents A DWL-650 PCMCIA Wireless Adapter & PCI Cardholder* B Driver CD C User's Manual D Quick Install Guide *Note: Please insert only the DWL-650 PC Card into the provided PCI Holder. Use of other cards could result in damage to your computer.
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... Networking Basics section NOTE: The default settings for the Wireless Adapter are set to obtain a Dynamic IP Address. 5. see the Quick Install Guides. 3. Learn to the Router. 2. see Configuration Utility and Networking Basics section. 4. Check IP Address for each computer. Also connect the Access Point to share printers and files - To complete this type of installation requires that comes with your Residential Gateway, Router, Firewall or Network...
... Networking Basics section NOTE: The default settings for the Wireless Adapter are set to obtain a Dynamic IP Address. 5. see the Quick Install Guides. 3. Learn to the Router. 2. see Configuration Utility and Networking Basics section. 4. Check IP Address for each computer. Also connect the Access Point to share printers and files - To complete this type of installation requires that comes with your Residential Gateway, Router, Firewall or Network...
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... Configuration Utility and Networking Basics section. 4. Set Static IP Address for each computer. see Networking Basics section. see the Quick Install Guides. 3. NOTE: If you a static IP address for the wireless adapter - Verify the settings with your Access Point to determine its necessary configuration. Learn to share printers and files - see Networking Basics. 6 Please consult the documentation that your ISP or Network Administrator can give you are using...
... Configuration Utility and Networking Basics section. 4. Set Static IP Address for each computer. see Networking Basics section. see the Quick Install Guides. 3. NOTE: If you a static IP address for the wireless adapter - Verify the settings with your Access Point to determine its necessary configuration. Learn to share printers and files - see Networking Basics. 6 Please consult the documentation that your ISP or Network Administrator can give you are using...
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GETTING STARTED The Ad Hoc Network "I have 2 or more computers and/or laptops and just want to share printers and file - see Networking Basics section. 3. See Networking Basics. 7 Install the wireless adapter - see Configuration Utility and Networking Basics section. 4. Set Static IP Address for the wireless adapter - Learn to share files and printers" When you have installed your Wireless network it will look like this: To complete this installation, please follow these steps: 1. Check the wireless connection- see the Quick Install Guides. 2.
GETTING STARTED The Ad Hoc Network "I have 2 or more computers and/or laptops and just want to share printers and file - see Networking Basics section. 3. See Networking Basics. 7 Install the wireless adapter - see Configuration Utility and Networking Basics section. 4. Set Static IP Address for the wireless adapter - Learn to share files and printers" When you have installed your Wireless network it will look like this: To complete this installation, please follow these steps: 1. Check the wireless connection- see the Quick Install Guides. 2.
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...: The default settings for the wireless adapter is installed on the same computer into which you are installing this wireless network adapter follow these steps: 1. Install your Internet Sharing Software. see the Quick Install Guides. 2. see the Quick Install Guides. 2. Check IP Address for the wreless adapter - Check the wireless connection- See Networking Basics. 9 Install the wireless adapter - See Networking Basics. 5. Install the wireless adapter - see Configuration Utility and Networking Basics section. 4. Set Static IP Address for the wireless adapter - Learn...
...: The default settings for the wireless adapter is installed on the same computer into which you are installing this wireless network adapter follow these steps: 1. Install your Internet Sharing Software. see the Quick Install Guides. 2. see the Quick Install Guides. 2. Check IP Address for the wreless adapter - Check the wireless connection- See Networking Basics. 9 Install the wireless adapter - See Networking Basics. 5. Install the wireless adapter - see Configuration Utility and Networking Basics section. 4. Set Static IP Address for the wireless adapter - Learn...
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... is set incorrectly. Verify your settings, and check that you are in the toolbar, then the utility did not install properly and will be red. CONFIGURATION UTILITY D-Link Air adapter products use the "Configuration Utility" as the management software. Clicking on Start > Programs > DLink DWL-650 Control Utility > Configuration Utility. Configuration Utility with a red "X" in range. The utility provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to start the Configuration Utility. When the utility...
... is set incorrectly. Verify your settings, and check that you are in the toolbar, then the utility did not install properly and will be red. CONFIGURATION UTILITY D-Link Air adapter products use the "Configuration Utility" as the management software. Clicking on Start > Programs > DLink DWL-650 Control Utility > Configuration Utility. Configuration Utility with a red "X" in range. The utility provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to start the Configuration Utility. When the utility...
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... (Service Set ID) of an Access Point within range. When the wireless adapter is searching for an existing Ad Hoc network using the same SSID. Ad Hoc When the wireless is set to "Ad Hoc" mode, the wireless adapter will scan for 5 seconds looking for an available Access Point and trying to another wireless adapter. 2. Associated - At that are currently used by the wireless adapter for a connection. The MAC address of...
... (Service Set ID) of an Access Point within range. When the wireless adapter is searching for an existing Ad Hoc network using the same SSID. Ad Hoc When the wireless is set to "Ad Hoc" mode, the wireless adapter will scan for 5 seconds looking for an available Access Point and trying to another wireless adapter. 2. Associated - At that are currently used by the wireless adapter for a connection. The MAC address of...
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... name for a particular group of connected wireless adapters and Access Point. Tx Rate The transmission rate is done from a list of supported Network "Modes." This is "Infrastructure." 1. 802.11 Ad Hoc - "802.11b Ad Hoc" networking uses the same SSID for the wireless adapters for each different SSID. The SSID has the name "default" as the default setting. CONFIGURATION UTILITY Mode The field allows selection from client...
... name for a particular group of connected wireless adapters and Access Point. Tx Rate The transmission rate is done from a list of supported Network "Modes." This is "Infrastructure." 1. 802.11 Ad Hoc - "802.11b Ad Hoc" networking uses the same SSID for the wireless adapters for each different SSID. The SSID has the name "default" as the default setting. CONFIGURATION UTILITY Mode The field allows selection from client...
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... used by the user), and a 24 bit "Initialization Vector" (not under user control). bit. Each key must be entered which means that are generated using a Pass-phrase. The Configuration Utility will only happen if the receiver has the "WEP Key" used as 40 bit WEP! Using the "Passphrase" saves considerable time since the same keys must consist of WEP encryption uses a 40 bit (10 character) "secret key" (set for the wireless adapter...
... used by the user), and a 24 bit "Initialization Vector" (not under user control). bit. Each key must be entered which means that are generated using a Pass-phrase. The Configuration Utility will only happen if the receiver has the "WEP Key" used as 40 bit WEP! Using the "Passphrase" saves considerable time since the same keys must consist of WEP encryption uses a 40 bit (10 character) "secret key" (set for the wireless adapter...
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... Address", assigned to : START>Programs>D-Link Wireless LAN> D-Link AP Manager B. Check that the "Channel" setting for both the Wireless Adapter and the Access Point. 27 Check that the "Network ID" matches the SSID name of 192.168.0.2 - 192.168.0.254 C. E. When using D-Link routers, the DHCP server will assign an IP range of the Wireless Adapter. Go to the Access Point is the same channel setting...
... Address", assigned to : START>Programs>D-Link Wireless LAN> D-Link AP Manager B. Check that the "Channel" setting for both the Wireless Adapter and the Access Point. 27 Check that the "Network ID" matches the SSID name of 192.168.0.2 - 192.168.0.254 C. E. When using D-Link routers, the DHCP server will assign an IP range of the Wireless Adapter. Go to the Access Point is the same channel setting...
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...desired printer. However, it is 'on to use the Network Printer as Network Print Servers are available from D-Link including the DP-301 and DP-101P. A Network Print Server would allow you to directly connect your printer to your network without worrying about which computer is easier to ...the computer that the printer is connected to the location of the printer, you find this inconvenient, devices known as if it into the "Network path or queue name:" box. NETWORKING BASICS Sharing Printers K. Finish the installation by continuing the "Add Printer Wizard" normally.
...desired printer. However, it is 'on to use the Network Printer as Network Print Servers are available from D-Link including the DP-301 and DP-101P. A Network Print Server would allow you to directly connect your printer to your network without worrying about which computer is easier to ...the computer that the printer is connected to the location of the printer, you find this inconvenient, devices known as if it into the "Network path or queue name:" box. NETWORKING BASICS Sharing Printers K. Finish the installation by continuing the "Add Printer Wizard" normally.
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....dlink.com E-mail: support@dlink.com Phone: 949-788-0805 (option #4) Thank you to receive feedback from 6:00 a.m. We like to do. 65 North American customers can register your purchase on-line, learn more about the newest networking products, and let us know the things your new network has empowered you for purchasing the D-Link DWL-500. You...
....dlink.com E-mail: support@dlink.com Phone: 949-788-0805 (option #4) Thank you to receive feedback from 6:00 a.m. We like to do. 65 North American customers can register your purchase on-line, learn more about the newest networking products, and let us know the things your new network has empowered you for purchasing the D-Link DWL-500. You...
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Product Name: D-Link DWL-500 Model: DWL-500 Standards: · IEEE 802.11b · All major networking standards (including IP, IPX) · Currently undergoing WiFi Certification · Adapter Type: PCI Local Bus 2.2 compliant Transport Protocols: · TCP/IP · IPX/SPX · NetBEUI · NDIS3/4 TCP/IP Protocols: · BOOTP · DHCP · Telnet · FTP Supported OS: · Windows 95 OSR...
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Product Name: D-Link DWL-500 Model: DWL-500 Standards: · IEEE 802.11b · All major networking standards (including IP, IPX) · Currently undergoing WiFi Certification · Adapter Type: PCI Local Bus 2.2 compliant Transport Protocols: · TCP/IP · IPX/SPX · NetBEUI · NDIS3/4 TCP/IP Protocols: · BOOTP · DHCP · Telnet · FTP Supported OS: · Windows 95 OSR...
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Rev. Click Finish. Rev. dwl-50098-12-5-00,1pm Quick Install Guide for Windows 98/98SE DWL-500 11 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter 1 Installing the DWL-500 PCI Holder Drivers With the computer turned ON, insert the driver CD for the DWL-500 Wireless PCI Adapter into the CD-ROM. Click on "Install PCI-Holder Drivers" . At the "Welcome" window, Click Next. Select "No, I will be the license agreement, Click Yes to accept. Click on "Install Drivers". The next screen will restart my computer later" at the next screen. The driver CD will automatically load. dwl-500.98-12-7-00,8am
Rev. Click Finish. Rev. dwl-50098-12-5-00,1pm Quick Install Guide for Windows 98/98SE DWL-500 11 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter 1 Installing the DWL-500 PCI Holder Drivers With the computer turned ON, insert the driver CD for the DWL-500 Wireless PCI Adapter into the CD-ROM. Click on "Install PCI-Holder Drivers" . At the "Welcome" window, Click Next. Select "No, I will be the license agreement, Click Yes to accept. Click on "Install Drivers". The next screen will restart my computer later" at the next screen. The driver CD will automatically load. dwl-500.98-12-7-00,8am
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Rev. The next screen will prompt for all wireless network devices. Type in the desired name of the System ID in the text box. The system ID needs to proceed with the installation. dwl-500.98-12-7-00,8am The next screen will be displayed. The word "default" will be the license agreement. dwl-500.98-12-7-00,8am Rev. 2 Installing the DWL-650 Drivers From the initial screen, Click on "Install DWL-650 Drivers" to be the same for the System ID. Click Next. Click Next. Click Yes. The following "Welcome" screen will be displayed in the provided text box.
Rev. The next screen will prompt for all wireless network devices. Type in the desired name of the System ID in the text box. The system ID needs to proceed with the installation. dwl-500.98-12-7-00,8am The next screen will be displayed. The word "default" will be the license agreement. dwl-500.98-12-7-00,8am Rev. 2 Installing the DWL-650 Drivers From the initial screen, Click on "Install DWL-650 Drivers" to be the same for the System ID. Click Next. Click Next. Click Yes. The following "Welcome" screen will be displayed in the provided text box.
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...:" box. Select the CD-ROM drive. dwl-500.98-12-7-00,8am 2 Installing the Drivers continued Select the Network Mode. Windows will have the Windows 98 files available in the box. (Some computers will prompt for the destination folder. Rev. Click OK. Click Next. After the files are connecting to another wireless adapter without an Access Point, or a Wireless Residential Gateway then select "Ad Hoc...
...:" box. Select the CD-ROM drive. dwl-500.98-12-7-00,8am 2 Installing the Drivers continued Select the Network Mode. Windows will have the Windows 98 files available in the box. (Some computers will prompt for the destination folder. Rev. Click OK. Click Next. After the files are connecting to another wireless adapter without an Access Point, or a Wireless Residential Gateway then select "Ad Hoc...
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... available PCI slot in the task bar. Rev. Restart the computer to continue. After the PCI Card Holder is working, click on the configuration utility icon in the computer. Make sure that wireless adapter is secured, then insert the PCI Card, facing down the computer. Secure the PCI Holder with a screw. dwl-500.98-12-7-00,8am If the PC Card Wizard appears, refer to Appendix C for Windows...
... available PCI slot in the task bar. Rev. Restart the computer to continue. After the PCI Card Holder is working, click on the configuration utility icon in the computer. Make sure that wireless adapter is secured, then insert the PCI Card, facing down the computer. Secure the PCI Holder with a screw. dwl-500.98-12-7-00,8am If the PC Card Wizard appears, refer to Appendix C for Windows...