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DWL-G550 User's Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents 2 Package Contents 3 Introduction ...4 Features and Benefits 5 Wireless Basics 6 Installation Considerations 8 Getting Started 9 Using the Configuration Utility 12 Create/Modify Profiles 16 Import/Export Profiles 18 Site Survey ...19 Diagnostics ...21 Security ...22 WPA/WPA2 ...23 WPA/WPA2 Passphrase 24 802.1x ...25 WEP ...26 Networking Basics 27 Troubleshooting 41 Technical Specifications 44 Contacting Technical Support 46 Warranty ...47 Registration ...50 D-Link Systems, Inc. 2
DWL-G550 User's Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents 2 Package Contents 3 Introduction ...4 Features and Benefits 5 Wireless Basics 6 Installation Considerations 8 Getting Started 9 Using the Configuration Utility 12 Create/Modify Profiles 16 Import/Export Profiles 18 Site Survey ...19 Diagnostics ...21 Security ...22 WPA/WPA2 ...23 WPA/WPA2 Passphrase 24 802.1x ...25 WEP ...26 Networking Basics 27 Troubleshooting 41 Technical Specifications 44 Contacting Technical Support 46 Warranty ...47 Registration ...50 D-Link Systems, Inc. 2
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... slot Windows XP/2000 At least 64MB of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. 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 ...
... slot Windows XP/2000 At least 64MB of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. 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 ...
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...is also backward compatible with a high-performance hardware platform specifically designed for 802.11b and 11g, the DWL-G550 is also certified by D-Link 108G Technology, this High-Powered Wireless 108G Desktop Adapter is capable of storing multiple SSIDs per profile. Powered...with this translates into more useable, real-world throughput from wireless routers and access points at further distances - DWL-G550 User's Manual Introduction Introduction D-Link's AirPremier® line of networking products combine powerful business class features with virtually all 802.11b/g networks and...
...is also backward compatible with a high-performance hardware platform specifically designed for 802.11b and 11g, the DWL-G550 is also certified by D-Link 108G Technology, this High-Powered Wireless 108G Desktop Adapter is capable of storing multiple SSIDs per profile. Powered...with this translates into more useable, real-world throughput from wireless routers and access points at further distances - DWL-G550 User's Manual Introduction Introduction D-Link's AirPremier® line of networking products combine powerful business class features with virtually all 802.11b/g networks and...
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DWL-G550 User's Manual Features and Benefits Features and Benefits Provides maximum wireless signal rate of up to -Peer communication in Ad-Hoc mode. New business-class ... 802.11b and 802.11g, and Microsoft WHQL Certified. *Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. D-Link Systems, Inc. 5 Network conditions and environmental factors lower actual data throughput rate. In addition to 64-,128, 152-bit WEP encryption, you can also securely...
DWL-G550 User's Manual Features and Benefits Features and Benefits Provides maximum wireless signal rate of up to -Peer communication in Ad-Hoc mode. New business-class ... 802.11b and 802.11g, and Microsoft WHQL Certified. *Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. D-Link Systems, Inc. 5 Network conditions and environmental factors lower actual data throughput rate. In addition to 64-,128, 152-bit WEP encryption, you can also securely...
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... of users, depending on real-time information can benefit from Peerto-Peer networks suitable for many users. D-Link Systems, Inc. 6 DWL-G550 User's Manual Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to work and communicate more efficiently. A wireless local...to go where wires cannot go - even outside the home or office. WLANs are easy to the data you want it. D-Link wireless products will be impractical. Installing a WLAN system can operate in both home and office environments, and public areas such as ...
... of users, depending on real-time information can benefit from Peerto-Peer networks suitable for many users. D-Link Systems, Inc. 6 DWL-G550 User's Manual Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to work and communicate more efficiently. A wireless local...to go where wires cannot go - even outside the home or office. WLANs are easy to the data you want it. D-Link wireless products will be impractical. Installing a WLAN system can operate in both home and office environments, and public areas such as ...
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....11g standard is backwards compatible with 802.11b devices. The D-Link DWL-G550 will be compatible with data transfer speeds of this device, you will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to the receiver. DWL-G550 User's Manual Wireless Basics Standards-Based Technology The DWL-G550 Wireless 108G Desktop Adaper utilizes the 802.11g standard. This means...
....11g standard is backwards compatible with 802.11b devices. The D-Link DWL-G550 will be compatible with data transfer speeds of this device, you will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to the receiver. DWL-G550 User's Manual Wireless Basics Standards-Based Technology The DWL-G550 Wireless 108G Desktop Adaper utilizes the 802.11g standard. This means...
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DWL-G550 User's Manual Installation Considerations Installation Considerations The DWL-G550 lets you are using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within its operating range. Keep in your devices so that the number of walls ...between network devices. D-Link Systems, Inc. 8 At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Try to position wireless devices and computers with wireless adapters so that the number, thickness and location of the direct line between the DWL-G550 and other materials. Keep your DWL-G550's range from electrical ...
DWL-G550 User's Manual Installation Considerations Installation Considerations The DWL-G550 lets you are using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within its operating range. Keep in your devices so that the number of walls ...between network devices. D-Link Systems, Inc. 8 At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Try to position wireless devices and computers with wireless adapters so that the number, thickness and location of the direct line between the DWL-G550 and other materials. Keep your DWL-G550's range from electrical ...
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D-Link Systems, Inc. 9 DWL-G550 User's Manual Getting Started Getting Started There are basically two modes of an Infrastructure Network and an Ad-Hoc Network. On the following pages we will show you an example of networking: Infrastructure - directly connecting to another computer, for Peer-to-Peer communication, using an access point or router, such as two or more DWL-G550 Wireless Laptop adapters. using wireless network adapters on each computer, such as the DI-624. An Infrastructure network contains an access point or router. Ad-Hoc -
D-Link Systems, Inc. 9 DWL-G550 User's Manual Getting Started Getting Started There are basically two modes of an Infrastructure Network and an Ad-Hoc Network. On the following pages we will show you an example of networking: Infrastructure - directly connecting to another computer, for Peer-to-Peer communication, using an access point or router, such as two or more DWL-G550 Wireless Laptop adapters. using wireless network adapters on each computer, such as the DI-624. An Infrastructure network contains an access point or router. Ad-Hoc -
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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... router. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with your router.) 4 Install the D-Link DWL-G550 Wireless 108G Desktop Adaper into an available PCI slot on your computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-G550.) 5 Install another D-Link DWL-G550 Wireless 108G Desktop Adaper into an available PCI slot on your desktop computer. (See...
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... router. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with your router.) 4 Install the D-Link DWL-G550 Wireless 108G Desktop Adaper into an available PCI slot on your computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-G550.) 5 Install another D-Link DWL-G550 Wireless 108G Desktop Adaper into an available PCI slot on your desktop computer. (See...
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... same channel, and assign an IP address to the computers on the Ad-Hoc network. 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...exactly the same for all the computers in the same IP address range as shown above), please do the following: 1 Install the D-Link DWL-G550 Wireless 108G Desktop Adaper into the computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with this product). 2 Install the other devices are ...
... same channel, and assign an IP address to the computers on the Ad-Hoc network. 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...exactly the same for all the computers in the same IP address range as shown above), please do the following: 1 Install the D-Link DWL-G550 Wireless 108G Desktop Adaper into the computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with this product). 2 Install the other devices are ...
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...the Configuration Utility starts automatically and the system tray icon is loaded in the lower right-hand corner of the DWL-G550 (refer to open. You can use the D-Link Configuration Utility with XP, right-click on the wireless network icon in the taskbar in the toolbar (see ... computer screen. The utility provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to the wireless adapter. 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.
...the Configuration Utility starts automatically and the system tray icon is loaded in the lower right-hand corner of the DWL-G550 (refer to open. You can use the D-Link Configuration Utility with XP, right-click on the wireless network icon in the taskbar in the toolbar (see ... computer screen. The utility provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to the wireless adapter. 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.
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... the DWL-G550. Data Encryption: Displays the current encryption level. D-Link Systems, Inc. 13 Link Status: Displays the adapter's connection to display more specific information regarding your wireless connection. Ad-Hoc mode is automatically determined by the DWL-G550. The percentage coincides with the graphical bar. Advanced: Click the Advanced button to the network. DWL-G550 User's Manual Current...
... the DWL-G550. Data Encryption: Displays the current encryption level. D-Link Systems, Inc. 13 Link Status: Displays the adapter's connection to display more specific information regarding your wireless connection. Ad-Hoc mode is automatically determined by the DWL-G550. The percentage coincides with the graphical bar. Advanced: Click the Advanced button to the network. DWL-G550 User's Manual Current...
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Advanced Using the Configuration Utility The Advanced screen will display specific information regarding your wireless network. DWL-G550 User's Manual Current Status - D-Link Systems, Inc. 14
Advanced Using the Configuration Utility The Advanced screen will display specific information regarding your wireless network. DWL-G550 User's Manual Current Status - D-Link Systems, Inc. 14
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... in use a profile from the list and click the Modify button. Export: Save an existing profile by clicking the Import button. D-Link Systems, Inc. 15 Remove: To delete an existing profile, highlight a profile and click the Remove button. You may load a saved profile by clicking the Export button. DWL-G550 User's Manual Profile Management -
... in use a profile from the list and click the Modify button. Export: Save an existing profile by clicking the Import button. D-Link Systems, Inc. 15 Remove: To delete an existing profile, highlight a profile and click the Remove button. You may load a saved profile by clicking the Export button. DWL-G550 User's Manual Profile Management -
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... wireless network (see page 21). D-Link Systems, Inc. 16 Click the Security tab 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 enter the encryption information for your profile. DWL-G550 User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Profile Management...
... wireless network (see page 21). D-Link Systems, Inc. 16 Click the Security tab 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 enter the encryption information for your profile. DWL-G550 User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Profile Management...
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... - The channel must be When Starting available: Ad-Hoc Mode: 2.4GHz 11Mbps - Shared - DWL-G550 User's Manual Profile Management - Connect to connect. 802.11 Authentication Mode: Select one of power the DWL-G550 will select the best authentication mode for your network type is visible to an 802.11b/g network.... on the network. Connect to an 802.11b only client. Select if connecting to an access point or router. The DWL-G550 will use. Ad-Hoc - D-Link Systems, Inc. 17 the adapter is Ad-Hoc, the following : Auto - Connect to all devices on the other ...
... - The channel must be When Starting available: Ad-Hoc Mode: 2.4GHz 11Mbps - Shared - DWL-G550 User's Manual Profile Management - Connect to connect. 802.11 Authentication Mode: Select one of power the DWL-G550 will select the best authentication mode for your network type is visible to an 802.11b/g network.... on the network. Connect to an 802.11b only client. Select if connecting to an access point or router. The DWL-G550 will use. Ad-Hoc - D-Link Systems, Inc. 17 the adapter is Ad-Hoc, the following : Auto - Connect to all devices on the other ...
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... load a profile containing your computer by using the DWL-G550. The profile will allow you want to another computer using the Export function. Select the location and click Save. D-Link Systems, Inc. 18 Import/Export Profiles You can ...save and click the Export button. To save a profile, highlight the profile you would like to save profiles to your wireless network configuration settings to load and click Open. To use the loaded settings, highlight the profile and click Activate. DWL-G550 User's Manual...
... load a profile containing your computer by using the DWL-G550. The profile will allow you want to another computer using the Export function. Select the location and click Save. D-Link Systems, Inc. 18 Import/Export Profiles You can ...save and click the Export button. To save a profile, highlight the profile you would like to save profiles to your wireless network configuration settings to load and click Open. To use the loaded settings, highlight the profile and click Activate. DWL-G550 User's Manual...
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... to connect to the wireless (SSID): network. DWL-G550 User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Profile Management - Security: If a key icon is displayed, the wireless network is 6. When in Ad-Hoc mode, you may select a channel manually. The default channel is using either WEP or WPA security. D-Link Systems, Inc. 19 Scan (Site Survey) Network...
... to connect to the wireless (SSID): network. DWL-G550 User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Profile Management - Security: If a key icon is displayed, the wireless network is 6. When in Ad-Hoc mode, you may select a channel manually. The default channel is using either WEP or WPA security. D-Link Systems, Inc. 19 Scan (Site Survey) Network...
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... select profiles to prioritize multiple profiles. To delete a profile from the Auto Selected Profiles list, highlight the profile and click the Remove button. D-Link Systems, Inc. 20 DWL-G550 User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Profile Management - To add a profile to show up in the Available Profiles list. Note: Profiles must have a SSID specified...
... select profiles to prioritize multiple profiles. To delete a profile from the Auto Selected Profiles list, highlight the profile and click the Remove button. D-Link Systems, Inc. 20 DWL-G550 User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Profile Management - To add a profile to show up in the Available Profiles list. Note: Profiles must have a SSID specified...
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The Adapter Information screen will display information regarding your wireless connection. The Advanced Information screen will display basic statistics for the current wireless connection. D-Link Systems, Inc. 21 DWL-G550 User's Manual Diagnostics Using the Configuration Utility This screen will display more detailed information regarding the DWL-G550 such as the MAC address and driver version.
The Adapter Information screen will display information regarding your wireless connection. The Advanced Information screen will display basic statistics for the current wireless connection. D-Link Systems, Inc. 21 DWL-G550 User's Manual Diagnostics Using the Configuration Utility This screen will display more detailed information regarding the DWL-G550 such as the MAC address and driver version.