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Package Contents Contents of Package: • D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless PCI Adapter • Manual, QIG, and Driver on CD • 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-650+ for Ad-Hoc mode.) 3 System Requirements: • A computer with an available 32-bit PCI slot • Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98 • At least 32 MB of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. 1.
Package Contents Contents of Package: • D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless PCI Adapter • Manual, QIG, and Driver on CD • 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-650+ for Ad-Hoc mode.) 3 System Requirements: • A computer with an available 32-bit PCI slot • Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98 • At least 32 MB of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. 1.
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... use the same type of network traffic, building materials and construction and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate. 4 Introduction The D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Wireless PCI Adapter is an enhanced 802.11b high-performance, wireless adapter that includes client authentication) than is available with WEP encryption alone. The DWL-520+ includes software drivers for work or in public places. This manual provides a quick introduction to read through the Windows...
... use the same type of network traffic, building materials and construction and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate. 4 Introduction The D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Wireless PCI Adapter is an enhanced 802.11b high-performance, wireless adapter that includes client authentication) than is available with WEP encryption alone. The DWL-520+ includes software drivers for work or in public places. This manual provides a quick introduction to read through the Windows...
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... • Stronger Network Security with 256-bit WEP encryption • Maximum reliability, throughput and connectivity with automatic data rate switching • Automatically discovers available networks when using the included Configuration utility • Supports infrastructure networks via an Access Point and peer-to indicate activity. 5 Power/Activity Green LED lights on steady to indicate a proper connection to a power source and blinks to - The DWL-520+ has one...
... • Stronger Network Security with 256-bit WEP encryption • Maximum reliability, throughput and connectivity with automatic data rate switching • Automatically discovers available networks when using the included Configuration utility • Supports infrastructure networks via an Access Point and peer-to indicate activity. 5 Power/Activity Green LED lights on steady to indicate a proper connection to a power source and blinks to - The DWL-520+ has one...
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... many users. Under many circumstances, it . WLANs (Wireless Local Area Networks) are based on real-time information can use the same applications they use wireless LAN technology for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in any location within a wireless-cell. Installing a wireless LAN system can eliminate the need to set up, manage, change , both home and office environments, and public areas such as Ethernet adapter cards. Wireless users can...
... many users. Under many circumstances, it . WLANs (Wireless Local Area Networks) are based on real-time information can use the same applications they use wireless LAN technology for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in any location within a wireless-cell. Installing a wireless LAN system can eliminate the need to set up, manage, change , both home and office environments, and public areas such as Ethernet adapter cards. Wireless users can...
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... throughput will be significantly lower. Wireless Basics Network Expansion - D-Link devices that are compatible with the DWL-520+: D-Link DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with existing compatible 2.4GHz wireless technology. The technology works by using multiple frequencies in dynamic environments requiring frequent moves, adds, and changes. Long-term cost benefits are greatest in the 2.4GHz range at speeds up to 22Mbps.* D-Link AirPlus products will be able to...
... throughput will be significantly lower. Wireless Basics Network Expansion - D-Link devices that are compatible with the DWL-520+: D-Link DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with existing compatible 2.4GHz wireless technology. The technology works by using multiple frequencies in dynamic environments requiring frequent moves, adds, and changes. Long-term cost benefits are greatest in the 2.4GHz range at speeds up to 22Mbps.* D-Link AirPlus products will be able to...
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... the wireless Access Point and your receiving device (i.e., the DWL-520+) to your wireless network. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may generate extreme RF noise. 8 Make sure that the number of walls or ceilings is positioned for best reception by using the software signal ...key to 328 feet (100 meters) indoors, the D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ lets you will be 802.1x compatible and must pass thru may limit range. Building Materials make sure that the Access Points and Adapters are positioned so that may have a negative effect on the network must be denied access. Installation...
... the wireless Access Point and your receiving device (i.e., the DWL-520+) to your wireless network. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may generate extreme RF noise. 8 Make sure that the number of walls or ceilings is positioned for best reception by using the software signal ...key to 328 feet (100 meters) indoors, the D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ lets you will be 802.1x compatible and must pass thru may limit range. Building Materials make sure that the Access Points and Adapters are positioned so that may have a negative effect on the network must be denied access. Installation...
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...-614+ A laptop computer with user mobility, and, through simplified configuration, enable movable LANs. 4. D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ A Cable modem - D-Link DCM-201 DHCP stands for peer-to-peer communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer, such as two or more DWL-520+ wireless network PCI adapters. If you experience low or no need for assigning IP Addresses "automatically." directly connecting to provide better coverage in a location directly between the...
...-614+ A laptop computer with user mobility, and, through simplified configuration, enable movable LANs. 4. D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ A Cable modem - D-Link DCM-201 DHCP stands for peer-to-peer communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer, such as two or more DWL-520+ wireless network PCI adapters. If you experience low or no need for assigning IP Addresses "automatically." directly connecting to provide better coverage in a location directly between the...
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... the DWL-520+. Install the drivers for the wireless network adapter (such as the D-Link DI-614+.) See the Quick Installation Guide included with your setup may be different than that pictured above. Connect the modem to a wireless Broadband router (such as the D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+) into the laptop computer. Please refer to connect together, right out of the modem. If you are pre-configured to the manual...
... the DWL-520+. Install the drivers for the wireless network adapter (such as the D-Link DI-614+.) See the Quick Installation Guide included with your setup may be different than that pictured above. Connect the modem to a wireless Broadband router (such as the D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+) into the laptop computer. Please refer to connect together, right out of the modem. If you are pre-configured to the manual...
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... Network Fig. 4.2 Install the D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Wireless Network adapter into the laptop computer. Install a wireless network adapter into the desktop computer. For example: If the first computer is installed into a laptop computer. In the example above the DWL-650+ is assigned an IP Address of 192.168.0.2 with a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0, etc. See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. Set the wireless configuration for installation instructions...
... Network Fig. 4.2 Install the D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Wireless Network adapter into the laptop computer. Install a wireless network adapter into the desktop computer. For example: If the first computer is installed into a laptop computer. In the example above the DWL-650+ is assigned an IP Address of 192.168.0.2 with a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0, etc. See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. Set the wireless configuration for installation instructions...
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.... 5.1), the D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Utility window will display the following. (Note: the appearance of the following illustrations may be slightly different on the Configuration Utility icon, the Link Info screen will appear. Link Info Configuration Fig. 5.2 After clicking on your desktop workspace. Note: Out of the box, with its default settings, the DWL-520+ will associate with D-Link AirPlus wireless routers and access points (e.g., DI-614+, DWL-900AP+.) After...
.... 5.1), the D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Utility window will display the following. (Note: the appearance of the following illustrations may be slightly different on the Configuration Utility icon, the Link Info screen will appear. Link Info Configuration Fig. 5.2 After clicking on your desktop workspace. Note: Out of the box, with its default settings, the DWL-520+ will associate with D-Link AirPlus wireless routers and access points (e.g., DI-614+, DWL-900AP+.) After...
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... represents the wireless signal between the access point and the DWL-520+. The percentage coincides with the greatest signal strength and connects the DWL-520+ automatically. Configuration Utility (continued) Link Info (continued) Status: Displays the MAC Address of data transmitted and received. By default, the channel is set to 6 and selection is associated with the DWL-520+. Link Quality / Signal Strength: Displays the Link Quality for the DWL-520+. 13
... represents the wireless signal between the access point and the DWL-520+. The percentage coincides with the greatest signal strength and connects the DWL-520+ automatically. Configuration Utility (continued) Link Info (continued) Status: Displays the MAC Address of data transmitted and received. By default, the channel is set to 6 and selection is associated with the DWL-520+. Link Quality / Signal Strength: Displays the Link Quality for the DWL-520+. 13
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... following properties: SSID - (Service Set Identifier) is default. The default channel setting is a common technique for detecting data transmission errors) for the selected Access Point. connecting the WLAN using an Access Point such as the D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Wireless PCI adapter in a peer-to save the changes. 14 Select 4x Disable or 4x Enable. Note: High network traffic areas should use the same SSID. Configuration Utility (continued) Configuration (continued) To communicate on...
... following properties: SSID - (Service Set Identifier) is default. The default channel setting is a common technique for detecting data transmission errors) for the selected Access Point. connecting the WLAN using an Access Point such as the D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Wireless PCI adapter in a peer-to save the changes. 14 Select 4x Disable or 4x Enable. Note: High network traffic areas should use the same SSID. Configuration Utility (continued) Configuration (continued) To communicate on...
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... changes. 15 ASCII or Hexadecimal Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is a code for representing English letters as the default setting. Configuration Utility (continued) Encryption D-Link AirPlus Configuration Utility Fig. 5.5 Please note that all devices must share the same Encryption settings to communicate on the box. Data Encryption - choose one of the wireless...
... changes. 15 ASCII or Hexadecimal Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is a code for representing English letters as the default setting. Configuration Utility (continued) Encryption D-Link AirPlus Configuration Utility Fig. 5.5 Please note that all devices must share the same Encryption settings to communicate on the box. Data Encryption - choose one of the wireless...
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..., or configure the Properties of the window displays the Available Networks. Scroll up and down and highlight the profile that you wish to connect with an available network. Configuration Utility (continued) Site Survey D-Link AirPlus Configuration Utility Fig. 5.6 Available Networks The top section of the profile in public places. You can manage the profiles that you have created for the wireless network at home...
..., or configure the Properties of the window displays the Available Networks. Scroll up and down and highlight the profile that you wish to connect with an available network. Configuration Utility (continued) Site Survey D-Link AirPlus Configuration Utility Fig. 5.6 Available Networks The top section of the profile in public places. You can manage the profiles that you have created for the wireless network at home...
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Configuration Utility (continued) About D-Link AirPlus Configuration Utility PCI Card D-Link AirPlus Configuration Utility Fig. 5.8 The ABOUT screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the DWL-520+. 18
Configuration Utility (continued) About D-Link AirPlus Configuration Utility PCI Card D-Link AirPlus Configuration Utility Fig. 5.8 The ABOUT screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the DWL-520+. 18
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Checking the Installation of the DWL-520+ Wireless Adapter. 6. If you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP. 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. Read the following descriptions if you have...
Checking the Installation of the DWL-520+ Wireless Adapter. 6. If you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP. 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. Read the following descriptions if you have...
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Troubleshooting • Double-click on Network Adapters • Right-click on D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Wireless PCI Adapter • Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Wireless PCI Adapter • Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Fig. 6.3 D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Wireless PCI Adapter D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Wireless PCI Adapter • Click OK Fig. 6.4 20
Troubleshooting • Double-click on Network Adapters • Right-click on D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Wireless PCI Adapter • Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Wireless PCI Adapter • Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Fig. 6.3 D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Wireless PCI Adapter D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Wireless PCI Adapter • Click OK Fig. 6.4 20
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... hidden files and folders B. Troubleshooting 2. The DWL-520+ Power and Link lights are listed in Ch.5: Using the Configuration Utility in the computer's PCI slot. • If Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the adapter, make sure to a different frequency. • Turn off your Access Point and the computer with the DWL-520+. • Refresh the DWL-520+ AirPlus Utility. 3. To remove the drivers, do the following...
... hidden files and folders B. Troubleshooting 2. The DWL-520+ Power and Link lights are listed in Ch.5: Using the Configuration Utility in the computer's PCI slot. • If Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the adapter, make sure to a different frequency. • Turn off your Access Point and the computer with the DWL-520+. • Refresh the DWL-520+ AirPlus Utility. 3. To remove the drivers, do the following...
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... the correct encryption keys are indicating normal activity. C. The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting.) • In Ad-Hoc mode, both the DWL-520+ and the access point. Double-click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar > click on Configuration to change the settings for the wireless adapter. • If Security is enabled, make sure the same Service Set Identifier (SSID) is...
... the correct encryption keys are indicating normal activity. C. The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting.) • In Ad-Hoc mode, both the DWL-520+ and the access point. Double-click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar > click on Configuration to change the settings for the wireless adapter. • If Security is enabled, make sure the same Service Set Identifier (SSID) is...
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Fig. 7.20 (Windows 98/ME users: go to get a new IP Address, shown below . Type winipcfg at the prompt. D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Wireless PCI car Fig. 7.19 Type ipconfig /renew at the prompt to Start > Run. Networking Basics Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Type Command Fig. 7.18 Type ipconfig /all at the prompt. Type Command. Click Release and Renew to obtain a new IP Address.) 32 All the configuration settings are displayed as shown below .
Fig. 7.20 (Windows 98/ME users: go to get a new IP Address, shown below . Type winipcfg at the prompt. D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Wireless PCI car Fig. 7.19 Type ipconfig /renew at the prompt to Start > Run. Networking Basics Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Type Command Fig. 7.18 Type ipconfig /all at the prompt. Type Command. Click Release and Renew to obtain a new IP Address.) 32 All the configuration settings are displayed as shown below .