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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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... with a wireless network segment. such as part of a "connected" environment for the most popular operating systems and can be integrated into a large network. INTRODUCTION The D-Link DWL-500 802.11b Wireless PCI Adapter is designed to help you connect your laptop to 11Mbps, depending on the distance between wireless adapters. and take full advantage of a wired LAN (Local Area Network) with...
... with a wireless network segment. such as part of a "connected" environment for the most popular operating systems and can be integrated into a large network. INTRODUCTION The D-Link DWL-500 802.11b Wireless PCI Adapter is designed to help you connect your laptop to 11Mbps, depending on the distance between wireless adapters. and take full advantage of a wired LAN (Local Area Network) with...
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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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Strictly adhering to IEEE 802.11b the D-Link Air family of products will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers. This technology works by the number of materials and background RF noise in the 2.4GHz range utilizing Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) ...or business. This means you want it. Standards Based Technology Based on industry standards to provide easy to use and compatible high speed wireless connectivity within your network without noticeable delays. Installation Considerations Designed to go up to 100 meters indoors and up to 11 Megabits per second...
Strictly adhering to IEEE 802.11b the D-Link Air family of products will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers. This technology works by the number of materials and background RF noise in the 2.4GHz range utilizing Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) ...or business. This means you want it. Standards Based Technology Based on industry standards to provide easy to use and compatible high speed wireless connectivity within your network without noticeable delays. Installation Considerations Designed to go up to 100 meters indoors and up to 11 Megabits per second...
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...positioned so that will travel straight through drywall or open doorways and not other materials. 4. Additional Access Points can rob your D-Link Air Wireless product from electrical devices that the signal passes through a wall or ceiling for best reception by using the software signal strength tools... Again, try to make a difference A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range. Keep your product. 5. WIRELESS BASICS 1. Keep the number of the direct line between the Residential Gateways and/or Computers that the signal will be a problem.
...positioned so that will travel straight through drywall or open doorways and not other materials. 4. Additional Access Points can rob your D-Link Air Wireless product from electrical devices that the signal passes through a wall or ceiling for best reception by using the software signal strength tools... Again, try to make a difference A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range. Keep your product. 5. WIRELESS BASICS 1. Keep the number of the direct line between the Residential Gateways and/or Computers that the signal will be a problem.
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... more computers and/or laptops and want to an Ethernet network that uses Dynamic (DHCP) IP addresses" (requires a Wireless Router or Access Point and Ethernet capable Gateway, Router, or Firewall or an existing Ethernet network). The Home Internet Network with A Residential Gateway, Firewall, or Router(LAN administrators with Dynamic IPs should follow these instructions) "I want...
... more computers and/or laptops and want to an Ethernet network that uses Dynamic (DHCP) IP addresses" (requires a Wireless Router or Access Point and Ethernet capable Gateway, Router, or Firewall or an existing Ethernet network). The Home Internet Network with A Residential Gateway, Firewall, or Router(LAN administrators with Dynamic IPs should follow these instructions) "I want...
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... consult the documentation that comes with your Residential Gateway, Router, Firewall or Network Administrator can give you a dynamic IP address for each computer. see Configuration Utility and Networking Basics section. 4. see Networking Basics section NOTE: The default settings for the Wireless Adapter - To complete this type of installation requires that your Access Point to...
... consult the documentation that comes with your Residential Gateway, Router, Firewall or Network Administrator can give you a dynamic IP address for each computer. see Configuration Utility and Networking Basics section. 4. see Networking Basics section NOTE: The default settings for the Wireless Adapter - To complete this type of installation requires that your Access Point to...
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GETTING STARTED The Home Internet Network with Multiple IPs (LAN administrators with Static IPs should follow these instructions) "I have 2 or more computers and/or laptops and want to share files, printers, and Internet access using multiple IP addresses that I want to connect to an Ethernet network that uses Static IP addresses" (requires Access Point, Ethernet capable Broadband modem, and multiple IP address Internet Account or an existing Ethernet network). When you have purchased from my Internet Service Provider or I have installed your wireless network it will look like this: 5
GETTING STARTED The Home Internet Network with Multiple IPs (LAN administrators with Static IPs should follow these instructions) "I have 2 or more computers and/or laptops and want to share files, printers, and Internet access using multiple IP addresses that I want to connect to an Ethernet network that uses Static IP addresses" (requires Access Point, Ethernet capable Broadband modem, and multiple IP address Internet Account or an existing Ethernet network). When you have purchased from my Internet Service Provider or I have installed your wireless network it will look like this: 5
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...to your cable/DSL modem. 2. Install the wireless adapter - Set Static IP Address for each computer. see Networking Basics section. see Networking Basics. 6 To complete this type of installation requires that comes with your ISP or Network Administrator can give you are using a PPPoE client..., go to share printers and files - Check the wireless connection- see the Quick Install Guides. 3. Verify the settings with your Access...
...to your cable/DSL modem. 2. Install the wireless adapter - Set Static IP Address for each computer. see Networking Basics section. see Networking Basics. 6 To complete this type of installation requires that comes with your ISP or Network Administrator can give you are using a PPPoE client..., go to share printers and files - Check the wireless connection- see the Quick Install Guides. 3. Verify the settings with your Access...
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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. see Networking Basics section. 3. Install the wireless adapter - see the Quick Install Guides. 2. see Configuration Utility and Networking Basics section. 4. See Networking Basics. 7 GETTING STARTED The Ad Hoc Network "I have 2 or more computers and/or laptops and just want to share printers and file - Check the wireless connection-
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. see Networking Basics section. 3. Install the wireless adapter - see the Quick Install Guides. 2. see Configuration Utility and Networking Basics section. 4. See Networking Basics. 7 GETTING STARTED The Ad Hoc Network "I have 2 or more computers and/or laptops and just want to share printers and file - Check the wireless connection-
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...documentation to purchase Internet Sharing software or use Windows 98SE's or ME's Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) utility. GETTING STARTED The Ad Hoc Network with Internet Sharing "I have 2 or more computers and/or laptops and want to share files, printers, and Internet access using one computer... or laptop as an Internet Server" (requires Internet sharing software) When you have installed your Wireless network it will need to properly configure the Internet sharing software after you will look like this: To share an Internet connection with Internet...
...documentation to purchase Internet Sharing software or use Windows 98SE's or ME's Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) utility. GETTING STARTED The Ad Hoc Network with Internet Sharing "I have 2 or more computers and/or laptops and want to share files, printers, and Internet access using one computer... or laptop as an Internet Server" (requires Internet sharing software) When you have installed your Wireless network it will need to properly configure the Internet sharing software after you will look like this: To share an Internet connection with Internet...
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... is installed on the same computer into which you are installing this wireless network adapter follow these steps: 1. Check the wireless connection- Learn to share printers and file - see Configuration Utility and Networking Basics section. 4. Install your Internet Sharing Software. See Networking Basics. 9 Learn to share printers and file - Set Static IP Address for the...
... is installed on the same computer into which you are installing this wireless network adapter follow these steps: 1. Check the wireless connection- Learn to share printers and file - see Configuration Utility and Networking Basics section. 4. Install your Internet Sharing Software. See Networking Basics. 9 Learn to share printers and file - Set Static IP Address for the...
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...to click on the utility icon will be displayed. Figure 1 - Clicking on Start > Programs > DLink DWL-650 Control Utility > Configuration Utility. This happens when the wireless adapter is set to a different channel or the communication mode is started , the "Configuration Utility" starts ...automatically and the system tray icon is to the wireless adapter. If the utility icon appears with opened "Link Info" tab 10 When the utility is set incorrectly. Verify your settings, and check that you are ...
...to click on the utility icon will be displayed. Figure 1 - Clicking on Start > Programs > DLink DWL-650 Control Utility > Configuration Utility. This happens when the wireless adapter is set to a different channel or the communication mode is started , the "Configuration Utility" starts ...automatically and the system tray icon is to the wireless adapter. If the utility icon appears with opened "Link Info" tab 10 When the utility is set incorrectly. Verify your settings, and check that you are ...
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...or Access Point will display the current state of an Access Point within range. Networking is available when the wireless adapter is not found the driver will "Start" its own Ad Hoc network. NOTE: This field will scan for 5 seconds looking for an available Access ...network using the same SSID. means that point it finds one is associated to another wireless adapter. 2. If one or more Access Points with the Access Point. At that the node is connected to an Access point or another wireless adapter or Access Point / Wireless Gateway Router. CONFIGURATION UTILITY Link...
...or Access Point will display the current state of an Access Point within range. Networking is available when the wireless adapter is not found the driver will "Start" its own Ad Hoc network. NOTE: This field will scan for 5 seconds looking for an available Access ...network using the same SSID. means that point it finds one is associated to another wireless adapter. 2. If one or more Access Points with the Access Point. At that the node is connected to an Access point or another wireless adapter or Access Point / Wireless Gateway Router. CONFIGURATION UTILITY Link...
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...the radio channel. Configuration Tab The Configuration Tab contains several fields where the operating parameters of the wireless can be viewed and changed. Changes to reboot the PC. 12 Link Quality The Link Quality bar graph is only active when the node is a measure of receive and transmit errors... over the bar graph, which can take on one of the parameters in Infrastructure Mode. Link Quality is in the panel can be applied to the wireless adapter without the need to any of the following values: "Not Applicable" "Poor" "Fair" "Good" "Excellent"...
...the radio channel. Configuration Tab The Configuration Tab contains several fields where the operating parameters of the wireless can be viewed and changed. Changes to reboot the PC. 12 Link Quality The Link Quality bar graph is only active when the node is a measure of receive and transmit errors... over the bar graph, which can take on one of the parameters in Infrastructure Mode. Link Quality is in the panel can be applied to the wireless adapter without the need to any of the following values: "Not Applicable" "Poor" "Fair" "Good" "Excellent"...
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...compliant" mode that will allow Prism2 (and only Prism2) adapters to nodes on a wired network. This is done though the Access Point which relays packets to other wireless clients as well as to communicate with one wireless "cell" is "Infrastructure." 1. 802.11 Ad Hoc - Infrastructure - The supported modes ..." as the default setting. The default setting for 1Mb, 2Mb, Auto 1 or 2Mb, 5.5 Mb, and 11Mb. "802.11b Ad Hoc" networking uses the same SSID for the wireless adapters for a particular group of an 802.11b Access Point. SSID (Service Set Identification) The field allows the...
...compliant" mode that will allow Prism2 (and only Prism2) adapters to nodes on a wired network. This is done though the Access Point which relays packets to other wireless clients as well as to communicate with one wireless "cell" is "Infrastructure." 1. 802.11 Ad Hoc - Infrastructure - The supported modes ..." as the default setting. The default setting for 1Mb, 2Mb, Auto 1 or 2Mb, 5.5 Mb, and 11Mb. "802.11b Ad Hoc" networking uses the same SSID for the wireless adapters for a particular group of an 802.11b Access Point. SSID (Service Set Identification) The field allows the...
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...", then the PS mode will need to be enabled. When the mode is selected. WEP encrypts each frame transmitted from the wireless adapter using one of security is desired on the wireless network, WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption can be changed to change the channel setting when the "Infrastructure" mode is set to...
...", then the PS mode will need to be enabled. When the mode is selected. WEP encrypts each frame transmitted from the wireless adapter using one of security is desired on the wireless network, WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption can be changed to change the channel setting when the "Infrastructure" mode is set to...
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NOTE: 64 bit WEP is selected. 16 This may be entered into each node on the wireless network. Default Tx Key The button updates the wireless adapter with the four keys entered in a different vendor's product. Please note that only digits 0-9 and letters A-F are updated for 128-bit ..."Initialization Vector" (not under user control). Once the "Apply" button is selected, the keys are valid entries. CONFIGURATION UTILITY The Access Point or wireless adapter will only happen if the receiver has the "WEP Key" used to manually enter the encryption keys. The lower level of four keys for...
NOTE: 64 bit WEP is selected. 16 This may be entered into each node on the wireless network. Default Tx Key The button updates the wireless adapter with the four keys entered in a different vendor's product. Please note that only digits 0-9 and letters A-F are updated for 128-bit ..."Initialization Vector" (not under user control). Once the "Apply" button is selected, the keys are valid entries. CONFIGURATION UTILITY The Access Point or wireless adapter will only happen if the receiver has the "WEP Key" used to manually enter the encryption keys. The lower level of four keys for...
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About tab Figure 5 - CONFIGURATION UTILITY Apply This button updates the settings for permanent storage until another key is selected. Configuration Utility with the four keys displayed in the driver registry for the wireless adapter with opened "ABOUT" tab About tab shows the product version including the details of the Driver, Configuration Utility, and NIC firmware version. 17 The keys are updated in Key field.
About tab Figure 5 - CONFIGURATION UTILITY Apply This button updates the settings for permanent storage until another key is selected. Configuration Utility with the four keys displayed in the driver registry for the wireless adapter with opened "ABOUT" tab About tab shows the product version including the details of the Driver, Configuration Utility, and NIC firmware version. 17 The keys are updated in Key field.