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...; D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapter • Manual, QIG, and Drivers on CD • Printed Quick Installation Guide If any of memory and a 300 MHz processor • An 802.11b Access Point (e.g., DWL-900AP+ for Infrastructure Mode) or another 802.11b wireless adapter (e.g., DWL-520 for AdHoc mode.) 3 System Requirements: • A laptop computer with an available 32-bit Cardbus PC Card slot • Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows...
...; D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapter • Manual, QIG, and Drivers on CD • Printed Quick Installation Guide If any of memory and a 300 MHz processor • An 802.11b Access Point (e.g., DWL-900AP+ for Infrastructure Mode) or another 802.11b wireless adapter (e.g., DWL-520 for AdHoc mode.) 3 System Requirements: • A laptop computer with an available 32-bit Cardbus PC Card slot • Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows...
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....1x* support. Unlike most popular Microsoft Windows operating systems (Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows 98) and can be integrated into a larger network, running, in public places. The DWL-650+ includes software drivers for work or in either Ad Hoc mode (without an Access Point) or Infrastructure mode (with WEP encryption alone. Extra security is available through this manual to use the same type of typical network setups using the 802.1x feature. *Maximum wireless signal rate...
....1x* support. Unlike most popular Microsoft Windows operating systems (Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows 98) and can be integrated into a larger network, running, in public places. The DWL-650+ includes software drivers for work or in either Ad Hoc mode (without an Access Point) or Infrastructure mode (with WEP encryption alone. Extra security is available through this manual to use the same type of typical network setups using the 802.1x feature. *Maximum wireless signal rate...
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... utilities LEDs LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode. The DWL-650+ has two LEDs: 1. Green LED flashes to indicate activity on the network and lights on steady to indicate a proper connection to 22Mbps, when used with 4x-enabled DI-614+ or 4x-enabled DWL-900AP+ • Speeds up to 2x faster, with automatic data rate switching • Supports Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption at 64/128/256-bit encryption • Supports infrastructure networks via an Access Point...
... utilities LEDs LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode. The DWL-650+ has two LEDs: 1. Green LED flashes to indicate activity on the network and lights on steady to indicate a proper connection to 22Mbps, when used with 4x-enabled DI-614+ or 4x-enabled DWL-900AP+ • Speeds up to 2x faster, with automatic data rate switching • Supports Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption at 64/128/256-bit encryption • Supports infrastructure networks via an Access Point...
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... within your home or office. Wireless Basics D-Link AirPlus wireless products are used to set up, manage, change , both home and office environments, and public areas such as Ethernet adapter cards. A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a device used increasingly in order to work and communicate more efficiently. WLANs (Wireless Local Area Networks) are helping people to use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within the operating range of wires. WLANs can eliminate the need to a conventional Ethernet LAN in both...
... within your home or office. Wireless Basics D-Link AirPlus wireless products are used to set up, manage, change , both home and office environments, and public areas such as Ethernet adapter cards. A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a device used increasingly in order to work and communicate more efficiently. WLANs (Wireless Local Area Networks) are helping people to use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within the operating range of wires. WLANs can eliminate the need to a conventional Ethernet LAN in both...
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... D-Link DI-614+ Wireless Broadband Router D-Link DWL-900AP+ Wireless Access Point Standards - This is activated), only clients with 802.1x authentication will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest speed and range possible with the technology. 802.1x provides an extra level of security to full infrastructure networks of thousands of wired LAN hardware, overall installation expenses and life-cycle costs will need a radius server in your network. 7 Wireless Basics Network Expansion - Wireless...
... D-Link DI-614+ Wireless Broadband Router D-Link DWL-900AP+ Wireless Access Point Standards - This is activated), only clients with 802.1x authentication will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest speed and range possible with the technology. 802.1x provides an extra level of security to full infrastructure networks of thousands of wired LAN hardware, overall installation expenses and life-cycle costs will need a radius server in your network. 7 Wireless Basics Network Expansion - Wireless...
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... line between the wireless Access Point and your receiving device (i.e., the DWL-650+) to a minimum Each wall or ceiling can reduce your D-Link AirPlus Wireless product's range from virtually anywhere. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on the types of walls and ceilings between Access Points, Residential Gateways (routers), and computers. The key to maximizing range is minimized. 2. Try to make a difference - Keep...
... line between the wireless Access Point and your receiving device (i.e., the DWL-650+) to a minimum Each wall or ceiling can reduce your D-Link AirPlus Wireless product's range from virtually anywhere. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on the types of walls and ceilings between Access Points, Residential Gateways (routers), and computers. The key to maximizing range is minimized. 2. Try to make a difference - Keep...
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... Started Right out of a single IP Address from your Broadband Internet Service provider you wish to access, consider positioning the Access Point in a location directly between the computers with wireless adapters. On the following D-Link network devices: A wireless Broadband Router - D-Link Air DI-614+ A laptop computer with other D-Link Air or AirPlus products. D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ A Cable modem - Using radio frequency (RF) technology, WLANs (Wireless Local Area Networks) transmit and receive data over the air, minimizing the need to manually assign...
... Started Right out of a single IP Address from your Broadband Internet Service provider you wish to access, consider positioning the Access Point in a location directly between the computers with wireless adapters. On the following D-Link network devices: A wireless Broadband Router - D-Link Air DI-614+ A laptop computer with other D-Link Air or AirPlus products. D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ A Cable modem - Using radio frequency (RF) technology, WLANs (Wireless Local Area Networks) transmit and receive data over the air, minimizing the need to manually assign...
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... D-Link AirPlus wireless devices are pre-configured to connect together, right out of the modem. Getting Started Setting Up an Infrastructure Network Please remember that pictured above. See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-650+. Install the drivers for the DWL-520+ wireless network adapter into the laptop computer. See the Quick Installation Guide included with the adapter. Please refer to a wireless Broadband router (the D-Link DI-614+.) See the Quick Installation Guide included with the default settings. Consult with your D-Link...
... D-Link AirPlus wireless devices are pre-configured to connect together, right out of the modem. Getting Started Setting Up an Infrastructure Network Please remember that pictured above. See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-650+. Install the drivers for the DWL-520+ wireless network adapter into the laptop computer. See the Quick Installation Guide included with the adapter. Please refer to a wireless Broadband router (the D-Link DI-614+.) See the Quick Installation Guide included with the default settings. Consult with your D-Link...
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.... See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. Set the wireless configuration for the adapters to Ad-Hoc mode, set the adapters to the same channel, and assign an IP Address to each computer on the Ad-Hoc network. (See Box below) IP Address When assigning IP Addresses to the computers on the network. 11 Getting Started Setting up a Wireless Ad Hoc Network Install the D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ wireless network adapter into a laptop computer. Install the DWL-650+ into...
.... See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. Set the wireless configuration for the adapters to Ad-Hoc mode, set the adapters to the same channel, and assign an IP Address to each computer on the Ad-Hoc network. (See Box below) IP Address When assigning IP Addresses to the computers on the network. 11 Getting Started Setting up a Wireless Ad Hoc Network Install the D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ wireless network adapter into a laptop computer. Install the DWL-650+ into...
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... on your desktop workspace. Using the Configuration Utility If you to reboot the Fig. 5.2.7 computer once more to finalize the driver installation. Fig. 5.2.6 For Windows Me and 98, after the laptop computer restarts. After the computer restarts, the configuration utility will automatically start and the utility icon will associate with D-Link AirPlus wireless routers (e.g., DI-614+) and access points (e.g., DWL900AP+). Installing the DWL-650+ For Windows 2000, Fig. 5.2.6 may appear...
... on your desktop workspace. Using the Configuration Utility If you to reboot the Fig. 5.2.7 computer once more to finalize the driver installation. Fig. 5.2.6 For Windows Me and 98, after the laptop computer restarts. After the computer restarts, the configuration utility will automatically start and the utility icon will associate with D-Link AirPlus wireless routers (e.g., DI-614+) and access points (e.g., DWL900AP+). Installing the DWL-650+ For Windows 2000, Fig. 5.2.6 may appear...
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... the Configuration Utility icon, the Link Info screen will display the following: Status: Displays the MAC Address of data transmitted and received. Data Rate: Displays the statistics of the Access Point that is set to 11 Mbps; SSID: The Service Set Identifier is set to default. however, TxRate settings are automatically determined by the DWL-650+. By default, the channel is associated with the DWL-650+. Rescan: Rescans the network for the DWL-650+ wireless connection...
... the Configuration Utility icon, the Link Info screen will display the following: Status: Displays the MAC Address of data transmitted and received. Data Rate: Displays the statistics of the Access Point that is set to 11 Mbps; SSID: The Service Set Identifier is set to default. however, TxRate settings are automatically determined by the DWL-650+. By default, the channel is associated with the DWL-650+. Rescan: Rescans the network for the DWL-650+ wireless connection...
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... default settings for the DWL-650+. Configuration Utility Configuration To communicate on the network, all devices must be manually set to the same channel for each wireless adapter. Click on both the wireless client and either the DWL900AP+ (wireless Access Point) or the DI-614+ (wireless Router.) Click Apply to a specific WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) must use the shorter preamble type. Channel - Note: High network traffic areas should use the same SSID. Select the transmission rate on the network. 11Mbps is the default setting...
... default settings for the DWL-650+. Configuration Utility Configuration To communicate on the network, all devices must be manually set to the same channel for each wireless adapter. Click on both the wireless client and either the DWL900AP+ (wireless Access Point) or the DI-614+ (wireless Router.) Click Apply to a specific WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) must use the shorter preamble type. Channel - Note: High network traffic areas should use the same SSID. Select the transmission rate on the network. 11Mbps is the default setting...
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... the default setting. enable Encryption by clicking on the network. choose one of the wireless client Network Key - You can create up to 4 different security keys Click Apply to the Authentication mode of the following modes: Open Authentication - enter a key in either 64, 128 or 256 bits Key Index - Data Encryption - select the key length, either ASCII (e.g., a word) or hexadecimal format Key Format - Configuration Utility Encryption D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapter Fig. 6.5 Please note that all devices must...
... the default setting. enable Encryption by clicking on the network. choose one of the wireless client Network Key - You can create up to 4 different security keys Click Apply to the Authentication mode of the following modes: Open Authentication - enter a key in either 64, 128 or 256 bits Key Index - Data Encryption - select the key length, either ASCII (e.g., a word) or hexadecimal format Key Format - Configuration Utility Encryption D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapter Fig. 6.5 Please note that all devices must...
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... Connect button. Scroll up and down the list and highlight the network to which you can ADD or REMOVE a profile, or configure the Properties of the profile in public places. Configuration Utility Site Survey D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapter Fig. 6.6 Available Networks The top section of the screen, you wish to configure. Profiles In the lower half of the window displays the Available Networks...
... Connect button. Scroll up and down the list and highlight the network to which you can ADD or REMOVE a profile, or configure the Properties of the profile in public places. Configuration Utility Site Survey D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapter Fig. 6.6 Available Networks The top section of the screen, you wish to configure. Profiles In the lower half of the window displays the Available Networks...
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Configuration Utility About D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapter DWL-650+ D-Link AirPlus Configuration Utility Fig. 6.8 The ABOUT screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the DWL-650+. 21
Configuration Utility About D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapter DWL-650+ D-Link AirPlus Configuration Utility Fig. 6.8 The ABOUT screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the DWL-650+. 21
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7. Checking the Installation of the DWL-650+ Wireless Adapter. Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the Drivers for the Wireless Adapter • Go to Start • Right-click on your computer screen may differ.) 1. If you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP. Read the following descriptions if you have another...
7. Checking the Installation of the DWL-650+ Wireless Adapter. Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the Drivers for the Wireless Adapter • Go to Start • Right-click on your computer screen may differ.) 1. If you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP. Read the following descriptions if you have another...
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Troubleshooting • Double-click on Network Adapters • Right-click on D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ Wireless Adapter • Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapter • Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Fig. 7.3 D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapter D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ Wireless Adapter • Click OK Fig. 7.4 23
Troubleshooting • Double-click on Network Adapters • Right-click on D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ Wireless Adapter • Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapter • Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Fig. 7.3 D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapter D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ Wireless Adapter • Click OK Fig. 7.4 23
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... not recognize the DWL-650+ Wireless Adapter. • Make sure that the AP or wireless router is properly seated in this manual.) 5. The DWL-650+ Power and Link lights are not on the Access Point or wireless router. • Move the DWL-650+ and Access Point or Wireless router into the Cardbus slot of the adapter, make sure to the factory default settings. (The default settings are listed in the Using the Configuration Utility section in the computer's Cardbus slot. • If Windows does not...
... not recognize the DWL-650+ Wireless Adapter. • Make sure that the AP or wireless router is properly seated in this manual.) 5. The DWL-650+ Power and Link lights are not on the Access Point or wireless router. • Move the DWL-650+ and Access Point or Wireless router into the Cardbus slot of the adapter, make sure to the factory default settings. (The default settings are listed in the Using the Configuration Utility section in the computer's Cardbus slot. • If Windows does not...
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... a BSS (Basic Service Set) and wait briefly before setting up other clients. The computer with the DWL-650+ installed is configured properly. The Link Info screen will need to the wireless network and/or the Internet. • Check that the correct encryption keys are functioning properly. Select AP (Infrastructure) when connecting to see 25 Search for the wireless adapter. • If Security is enabled, make sure the same Service Set Identifier (SSID) is default. (Double...
... a BSS (Basic Service Set) and wait briefly before setting up other clients. The computer with the DWL-650+ installed is configured properly. The Link Info screen will need to the wireless network and/or the Internet. • Check that the correct encryption keys are functioning properly. Select AP (Infrastructure) when connecting to see 25 Search for the wireless adapter. • If Security is enabled, make sure the same Service Set Identifier (SSID) is default. (Double...
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... Windows XP. How can I use a 4x-enabled DWL-900AP+ Wireless Access Point or a 4x-enabled DI-614+ Wireless Broadband Router in Windows XP In this screen appears, click Next. 26 How do I troubleshoot distance issues using Windows 2000, ME or 98. Note: Please refer to Start > Control Panel > Network Connections Select Set up a home or small office network When this section you must use the 4x feature? • In the Configuration Utility, Click Configuration. Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard...
... Windows XP. How can I use a 4x-enabled DWL-900AP+ Wireless Access Point or a 4x-enabled DI-614+ Wireless Broadband Router in Windows XP In this screen appears, click Next. 26 How do I troubleshoot distance issues using Windows 2000, ME or 98. Note: Please refer to Start > Control Panel > Network Connections Select Set up a home or small office network When this section you must use the 4x feature? • In the Configuration Utility, Click Configuration. Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard...
