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DWL-G550 User's Manual Package Contents Package Contents D-Link DWL-G550 High-Powered Wireless 108G Desktop Adapter Manual, Drivers, and Utility on CD Printed Quick Installation Guide If any of memory and a 500MHz processor An 802.11g or 802.11b access point (for Infrastructure mode), or another 802.11g or 802.11b wireless adapter (for Ad-Hoc, Peer-to-Peer networking mode.) D-Link Systems, Inc. 3 Minimum System Requirements A desktop computer...
DWL-G550 User's Manual Package Contents Package Contents D-Link DWL-G550 High-Powered Wireless 108G Desktop Adapter Manual, Drivers, and Utility on CD Printed Quick Installation Guide If any of memory and a 500MHz processor An 802.11g or 802.11b access point (for Infrastructure mode), or another 802.11g or 802.11b wireless adapter (for Ad-Hoc, Peer-to-Peer networking mode.) D-Link Systems, Inc. 3 Minimum System Requirements A desktop computer...
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... and Enterprise versions of networking products now adds wireless client adapters to industry standards. The high-powered output featured on the backend reducing the time needed to process and configure wireless network settings. D-Link Systems, Inc. 4 DWL-G550 User's Manual Introduction Introduction D-Link's AirPremier® line of the DWL-G550. The AirPremier® line of WPA and WPA2. IT managers will vary. this feature, the drivers can be configured to automatically install on the DWL-G550 offers extended wireless signal reception...
... and Enterprise versions of networking products now adds wireless client adapters to industry standards. The high-powered output featured on the backend reducing the time needed to process and configure wireless network settings. D-Link Systems, Inc. 4 DWL-G550 User's Manual Introduction Introduction D-Link's AirPremier® line of the DWL-G550. The AirPremier® line of WPA and WPA2. IT managers will vary. this feature, the drivers can be configured to automatically install on the DWL-G550 offers extended wireless signal reception...
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... mode. New business-class WLAN utility including multiple SSID profile log and silent installation configuration feature. Wi-Fi 802.11b and 802.11g, and Microsoft WHQL Certified. *Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. In addition to 64-,128, 152-bit WEP encryption, you can also securely connect to a wireless network using WPA and WPA2. High-Powered output for greater signal reception. Supports Infrastructure networks via an access point...
... mode. New business-class WLAN utility including multiple SSID profile log and silent installation configuration feature. Wi-Fi 802.11b and 802.11g, and Microsoft WHQL Certified. *Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. In addition to 64-,128, 152-bit WEP encryption, you can also securely connect to a wireless network using WPA and WPA2. High-Powered output for greater signal reception. Supports Infrastructure networks via an access point...
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... work and communicate more efficiently. Wireless network devices are helping people to enjoy the freedom that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wireless devices deployed. WLANs can be beneficial to pull cable through walls and ceilings. WLANs can eliminate the need to many different purposes: Mobility - DWL-G550 User's Manual Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards. Management...
... work and communicate more efficiently. Wireless network devices are helping people to enjoy the freedom that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wireless devices deployed. WLANs can be beneficial to pull cable through walls and ceilings. WLANs can eliminate the need to many different purposes: Mobility - DWL-G550 User's Manual Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards. Management...
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... most advanced network security features available today, including: WPA , 802.1x, TKIP, AES and Pre-Shared Key mode. It increases the data rate up to the receiver. This means that network will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to transfer large files quickly or even watch a movie in signal transmissions. This technology works by splitting the radio signal into multiple smaller sub-signals that in the 2.4GHz range...
... most advanced network security features available today, including: WPA , 802.1x, TKIP, AES and Pre-Shared Key mode. It increases the data rate up to the receiver. This means that network will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to transfer large files quickly or even watch a movie in signal transmissions. This technology works by splitting the radio signal into multiple smaller sub-signals that in the 2.4GHz range...
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... appears to position wireless devices and computers with wireless adapters so that the wireless signals must pass through a wall or ceiling (instead of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in an enclosure such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically. Position your home or business. DWL-G550 User's Manual Installation Considerations Installation Considerations The DWL-G550 lets you are using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere...
... appears to position wireless devices and computers with wireless adapters so that the wireless signals must pass through a wall or ceiling (instead of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in an enclosure such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically. Position your home or business. DWL-G550 User's Manual Installation Considerations Installation Considerations The DWL-G550 lets you are using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere...
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D-Link Systems, Inc. 10 DWL-G550 User's Manual Infrastructure Network Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network For a typical wireless setup at home, please do the following: 1 You will need broadband Internet access (a cable or DSL-subscriber line into your home or office). 2 Consult with your cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem. 3 Connect the cable or DSL modem to your broadband router. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with your router.) 4 Install the D-Link DWL-G550 Wireless 108G Desktop Adaper into an...
D-Link Systems, Inc. 10 DWL-G550 User's Manual Infrastructure Network Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network For a typical wireless setup at home, please do the following: 1 You will need broadband Internet access (a cable or DSL-subscriber line into your home or office). 2 Consult with your cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem. 3 Connect the cable or DSL modem to your broadband router. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with your router.) 4 Install the D-Link DWL-G550 Wireless 108G Desktop Adaper into an...
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... computers or other wireless adaper (e.g. DWL-G550 User's Manual Setting up a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network 1 2 Ad Hoc Network DWL-G550 Wireless 108G Desktop Adapter DWL-G680 Wireless 108G Notebook Adapter For a typical wireless setup at home (as all the computers in the network, and the subnet mask must be visible on the network. D-Link Systems, Inc. 11 D-Link DWL-G680 Wireless 108G Notebook Adaper) into the computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with a subnet mask of the devices may not...
... computers or other wireless adaper (e.g. DWL-G550 User's Manual Setting up a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network 1 2 Ad Hoc Network DWL-G550 Wireless 108G Desktop Adapter DWL-G680 Wireless 108G Notebook Adapter For a typical wireless setup at home (as all the computers in the network, and the subnet mask must be visible on the network. D-Link Systems, Inc. 11 D-Link DWL-G680 Wireless 108G Notebook Adaper) into the computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with a subnet mask of the devices may not...
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... the wireless adapter. If you are using Windows XP, you start the Configuration Utility. You can then use the D-Link Configuration Utility with your purchase) whenever you can use the D-Link Configuration Utility with XP, right-click on your computer screen. DWL-G550 User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Using the Configuration Utility D-Link DWL-G550 Wireless 108G Desktop Adaper uses the Configuration Utility as the management software. If the icon does not display in the taskbar, then click on this icon on the wireless network...
... the wireless adapter. If you are using Windows XP, you start the Configuration Utility. You can then use the D-Link Configuration Utility with your purchase) whenever you can use the D-Link Configuration Utility with XP, right-click on your computer screen. DWL-G550 User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Using the Configuration Utility D-Link DWL-G550 Wireless 108G Desktop Adaper uses the Configuration Utility as the management software. If the icon does not display in the taskbar, then click on this icon on the wireless network...
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... more specific information regarding your wireless connection. IP Address: Displays the IP address of the DWL-G550. Server Based Authentication: Displays if using 802.1x authentication. Signal Strength: Represents the wireless signal between the access point and the DWL-680. Wireless Mode: Displays the wireless mode. Network Type: The factory setting is automatically determined by the DWL-G550. Current Channel: Displays the channel information. D-Link Systems, Inc. 13 Advanced: Click the Advanced button to the network. DWL-G550 User's Manual Current Status Using the Configuration...
... more specific information regarding your wireless connection. IP Address: Displays the IP address of the DWL-G550. Server Based Authentication: Displays if using 802.1x authentication. Signal Strength: Represents the wireless signal between the access point and the DWL-680. Wireless Mode: Displays the wireless mode. Network Type: The factory setting is automatically determined by the DWL-G550. Current Channel: Displays the channel information. D-Link Systems, Inc. 13 Advanced: Click the Advanced button to the network. DWL-G550 User's Manual Current Status Using the Configuration...
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DWL-G550 User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Profile Management - Create/Modify a Profile From the Profile Management menu select Add to create a new profile or Modify to 3 network names (SSIDs). Network Names: The Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name assigned to the wireless network.You may enter up to edit an existing profile. The Advanced tab will appear: Profile Name: Enter a name of your profile. Click the Security tab to configure your wireless network (see page 21). The...
DWL-G550 User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Profile Management - Create/Modify a Profile From the Profile Management menu select Add to create a new profile or Modify to 3 network names (SSIDs). Network Names: The Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name assigned to the wireless network.You may enter up to edit an existing profile. The Advanced tab will appear: Profile Name: Enter a name of your profile. Click the Security tab to configure your wireless network (see page 21). The...
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... connecting to an 802.11b only network. 108G - Open - the adapter is Ad-Hoc, the following : Auto - Ad-Hoc - allows communication only with other wireless clients to connect. 802.11 Authentication Mode: Select one of the antenna. Wireless Mode If your network type is visible to all devices on the other devices with identical WEP settings. Advanced Using the Configuration Utility Transmit Power Select the amount of power transmission of the following options will use. DWL-G550 User's Manual Profile Management...
... connecting to an 802.11b only network. 108G - Open - the adapter is Ad-Hoc, the following : Auto - Ad-Hoc - allows communication only with other wireless clients to connect. 802.11 Authentication Mode: Select one of the antenna. Wireless Mode If your network type is visible to all devices on the other devices with identical WEP settings. Advanced Using the Configuration Utility Transmit Power Select the amount of power transmission of the following options will use. DWL-G550 User's Manual Profile Management...
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... the DWL-G550. Security: If a key icon is displayed, the wireless network is default. Scan (Site Survey) Network Name The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to a secure network. The factory SSID setting is using either WEP or WPA security. Signal Strength: Displays the signal strength of wireless network. D-Link Systems, Inc. 19 When in Ad-Hoc mode, you may select a channel manually. Wireless Mode: Displays the type of the wireless network. DWL-G550 User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Profile Management - You must know the security settings to connect...
... the DWL-G550. Security: If a key icon is displayed, the wireless network is default. Scan (Site Survey) Network Name The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to a secure network. The factory SSID setting is using either WEP or WPA security. Signal Strength: Displays the signal strength of wireless network. D-Link Systems, Inc. 19 When in Ad-Hoc mode, you may select a channel manually. Wireless Mode: Displays the type of the wireless network. DWL-G550 User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Profile Management - You must know the security settings to connect...
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... only authenticated users access the network. PSK (Pre- D-Link Systems, Inc. 22 Overview Using the Configuration Utility WPA/WPA2: Click to use of a passphrase that is the most secure encryption available without a RADIUS server in order to use Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption. This is shared by the devices on the network. WEP: Click to authenticate users. In conjunction with a RADIUS server and EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol), WPA ensures that a RADIUS server be included in your network in the network. DWL-G550 User's Manual Security -
... only authenticated users access the network. PSK (Pre- D-Link Systems, Inc. 22 Overview Using the Configuration Utility WPA/WPA2: Click to use of a passphrase that is the most secure encryption available without a RADIUS server in order to use Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption. This is shared by the devices on the network. WEP: Click to authenticate users. In conjunction with a RADIUS server and EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol), WPA ensures that a RADIUS server be included in your network in the network. DWL-G550 User's Manual Security -
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...the pull-down menu and click the Configure button. All the devices on the network must enter the login/certificate information. To use the same EAP type when using a RADIUS server for authentication. DWL-G550 User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Security - User Certificate: A certificate authority (CA) issues User Certificates to a specific individual or company. In conjunction with a RADIUS server and EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol), WPA ensures that a public key belongs to verify that only authenticated users access the network. D-Link Systems, Inc...
...the pull-down menu and click the Configure button. All the devices on the network must enter the login/certificate information. To use the same EAP type when using a RADIUS server for authentication. DWL-G550 User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Security - User Certificate: A certificate authority (CA) issues User Certificates to a specific individual or company. In conjunction with a RADIUS server and EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol), WPA ensures that a public key belongs to verify that only authenticated users access the network. D-Link Systems, Inc...
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DWL-G550 User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Security - The passphrase is a superior form of security that utilizes WEP encryption alone. This passphrase must be exactly the same on all other wireless devices on your settings. WPA/WPA2 Passphrase WPA (passphrase) offers improved data encryption through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). Enter a passphrase into the box as seen above. Click the OK button to WPA/WPA2 Passphrase and click the Configure button. D-Link Systems, Inc...
DWL-G550 User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Security - The passphrase is a superior form of security that utilizes WEP encryption alone. This passphrase must be exactly the same on all other wireless devices on your settings. WPA/WPA2 Passphrase WPA (passphrase) offers improved data encryption through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). Enter a passphrase into the box as seen above. Click the OK button to WPA/WPA2 Passphrase and click the Configure button. D-Link Systems, Inc...
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Go to establish a network at home or work, using Windows 2000. D-Link Systems, Inc. 27 DWL-G550 User's Manual Networking Basics Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP In this section you will learn how to Start>Control Panel>Network Connections Select Set up a home or small office network When this screen appears, click Next. Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.com and http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Microsoft Windows XP.
Go to establish a network at home or work, using Windows 2000. D-Link Systems, Inc. 27 DWL-G550 User's Manual Networking Basics Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP In this section you will learn how to Start>Control Panel>Network Connections Select Set up a home or small office network When this screen appears, click Next. Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.com and http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Microsoft Windows XP.
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Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link DWL-G650M Wireless Desktop Adapter D-Link DWL-G550 Wireless 108G Desktop Adapter Click OK. Right-click on Network Adapters. D-Link DWL-G550 Wireless 108G Desktop Adaper Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. DWL-G550 User's Manual Troubleshooting Double-click on D-Link DWL-G550 Wireless 108G Desktop Adaper. D-Link Systems, Inc. 42
Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link DWL-G650M Wireless Desktop Adapter D-Link DWL-G550 Wireless 108G Desktop Adapter Click OK. Right-click on Network Adapters. D-Link DWL-G550 Wireless 108G Desktop Adaper Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. DWL-G550 User's Manual Troubleshooting Double-click on D-Link DWL-G550 Wireless 108G Desktop Adaper. D-Link Systems, Inc. 42
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... router, access point and wireless adapter to a different channel to establish a wireless connection. Why does my wireless connection keep dropping? Try changing the channel on your D-Link wireless products. 3. If they are using 2.4GHz cordless phones, X-10 equipment or other home security systems, ceiling fans, and lights, your network) and the DWL-G550 are exactly the same. If you are not, wireless connection will not be established. The default SSID is the same on all wireless devices...
... router, access point and wireless adapter to a different channel to establish a wireless connection. Why does my wireless connection keep dropping? Try changing the channel on your D-Link wireless products. 3. If they are using 2.4GHz cordless phones, X-10 equipment or other home security systems, ceiling fans, and lights, your network) and the DWL-G550 are exactly the same. If you are not, wireless connection will not be established. The default SSID is the same on all wireless devices...
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... an RMA number is not visible from the outside of the package. What Is Not Covered: The Limited Warranty provided herein by the laws of the State of California. Any hardware, software, firmware or other products or services provided by D-Link Corporation/DLink Systems, Inc. DWL-G550 User's Manual Warranty · The customer must submit with the product as part of...
... an RMA number is not visible from the outside of the package. What Is Not Covered: The Limited Warranty provided herein by the laws of the State of California. Any hardware, software, firmware or other products or services provided by D-Link Corporation/DLink Systems, Inc. DWL-G550 User's Manual Warranty · The customer must submit with the product as part of...