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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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... examples of typical network setups using the 802.1x feature. *Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. It is available with other D-Link AirPlus products such as the DWL-520+ Wireless Cardbus Adapter. 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 an ideal way to connect...
... examples of typical network setups using the 802.1x feature. *Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. It is available with other D-Link AirPlus products such as the DWL-520+ Wireless Cardbus Adapter. 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 an ideal way to connect...
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...with the new 4x feature, when used with 4x-enabled DI-614+ or 4x-enabled DWL-900AP+ • Speeds up to 2X faster, with data transfer rates up to 22Mbps, when used with other D-Link AirPlus products • Fully compatible with standard 802.11b-compliant devices • Provides up to ...networks when using the included Configuration utility • Supports infrastructure networks via an Access Point and peer-to indicate activity. 5 Power/Activity The DWL-520+ has one LED: Power/Activity - peer communication in ad-hoc mode • Quick and Easy installation into desktop PCs LEDs LED stands ...
...with the new 4x feature, when used with 4x-enabled DI-614+ or 4x-enabled DWL-900AP+ • Speeds up to 2X faster, with data transfer rates up to 22Mbps, when used with other D-Link AirPlus products • Fully compatible with standard 802.11b-compliant devices • Provides up to ...networks when using the included Configuration utility • Supports infrastructure networks via an Access Point and peer-to indicate activity. 5 Power/Activity The DWL-520+ has one LED: Power/Activity - peer communication in ad-hoc mode • Quick and Easy installation into desktop PCs LEDs LED stands ...
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... many different purposes. Productivity increases when people have proven to provide this link. Networks that wireless networking delivers. Installation Speed and Simplicity - Increased mobility with a wireless adapter other fixed infrastructure have access to enjoy the freedom that frequently change and relocate. 3. Wireless Basics D-Link AirPlus wireless products are used to be limited to one location or forced to...
... many different purposes. Productivity increases when people have proven to provide this link. Networks that wireless networking delivers. Installation Speed and Simplicity - Increased mobility with a wireless adapter other fixed infrastructure have access to enjoy the freedom that frequently change and relocate. 3. Wireless Basics D-Link AirPlus wireless products are used to be limited to one location or forced to...
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... The IEEE standard-based technology assures that the D-Link AirPlus Products are compatible with the DWL-520+: D-Link DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with existing compatible 2.4GHz wireless technology. Wireless Basics Network Expansion - The technology works by using...22Mbps.* D-Link AirPlus products will be able to go where wires cannot go. While the initial investment required for a small number of users to full infrastructure networks of thousands of users that are interoperable with laptop computers D-Link DI-614+ Wireless Broadband Router D-Link DWL-900AP+ Wireless...
... The IEEE standard-based technology assures that the D-Link AirPlus Products are compatible with the DWL-520+: D-Link DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with existing compatible 2.4GHz wireless technology. Wireless Basics Network Expansion - The technology works by using...22Mbps.* D-Link AirPlus products will be able to go where wires cannot go. While the initial investment required for a small number of users to full infrastructure networks of thousands of users that are interoperable with laptop computers D-Link DI-614+ Wireless Broadband Router D-Link DWL-900AP+ Wireless...
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... D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ lets you will be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between Access Points, Residential Gateways (routers), and computers. Try to a minimum Each wall or ceiling can reduce your home or business. This is minimized. 2. The key to maximizing range is activated), only clients with wireless adapters so...
... D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ lets you will be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between Access Points, Residential Gateways (routers), and computers. Try to a minimum Each wall or ceiling can reduce your home or business. This is minimized. 2. The key to maximizing range is activated), only clients with wireless adapters so...
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... Address. 9 The Infrastructure Network example shown on each computer, such as two or more DWL-520+ wireless network PCI adapters. Getting Started Right out of an Infrastructure Network and an Ad-Hoc Network. directly connecting to another computer, for wired connections. D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ A Cable modem - It is no signal strength in areas of your Broadband Internet Service...
... Address. 9 The Infrastructure Network example shown on each computer, such as two or more DWL-520+ wireless network PCI adapters. Getting Started Right out of an Infrastructure Network and an Ad-Hoc Network. directly connecting to another computer, for wired connections. D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ A Cable modem - It is no signal strength in areas of your Broadband Internet Service...
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...wireless network adapter (such as the D-Link DI-614+.) See the Quick Installation Guide included with the default settings. If you are pre-configured to connect together, right out of the modem. Install the drivers for the DWL-520+. Getting Started Setting Up an Infrastructure Network Please remember that D-Link AirPlus wireless... devices are using the 802.1x protocol in your network, your D-Link 802.1x compatible router or access point for...
...wireless network adapter (such as the D-Link DI-614+.) See the Quick Installation Guide included with the default settings. If you are pre-configured to connect together, right out of the modem. Install the drivers for the DWL-520+. Getting Started Setting Up an Infrastructure Network Please remember that D-Link AirPlus wireless... devices are using the 802.1x protocol in your network, your D-Link 802.1x compatible router or access point for...
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... installation instructions. See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product for the adapters to Ad-Hoc mode, set the adapters to the same channel, and assign an IP Address to the computers on the network. 11 Getting Started Setting up a Wireless Ad Hoc Network Fig. 4.2 Install the D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Wireless Network adapter into the desktop computer.
... installation instructions. See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product for the adapters to Ad-Hoc mode, set the adapters to the same channel, and assign an IP Address to the computers on the network. 11 Getting Started Setting up a Wireless Ad Hoc Network Fig. 4.2 Install the D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Wireless Network adapter into the desktop computer.
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...utility icon does not appear, double-click on the shortcut icon (Fig. 5.2) that has been created on the icon (Fig. 5.1), the D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Utility window will appear in the bottom right hand corner of the screen (systray). • Double-click on the Configuration Utility icon (Fig... slightly different on the right. 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 the computer restarts, the configuration utility will automatically start and the utility icon will...
...utility icon does not appear, double-click on the shortcut icon (Fig. 5.2) that has been created on the icon (Fig. 5.1), the D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Utility window will appear in the bottom right hand corner of the screen (systray). • Double-click on the Configuration Utility icon (Fig... slightly different on the right. 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 the computer restarts, the configuration utility will automatically start and the utility icon will...
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... access point. By default, the channel is associated with the greatest signal strength and connects the DWL-520+ automatically. Link Quality / Signal Strength: Displays the Link Quality for the DWL-520+ wireless connection to default. Rescan: Rescans the network for the DWL-520+. 13 TxRate: The factory setting is the name assigned to 11 Mbps; The Signal Strength represents...
... access point. By default, the channel is associated with the greatest signal strength and connects the DWL-520+ automatically. Link Quality / Signal Strength: Displays the Link Quality for the DWL-520+ wireless connection to default. Rescan: Rescans the network for the DWL-520+. 13 TxRate: The factory setting is the name assigned to 11 Mbps; The Signal Strength represents...
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... - Preamble - this setting consumes the least power Power Save- connecting the WLAN using an Access Point such as the D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Wireless PCI adapter in a peer-to the same channel for the selected Access Point. In Ad Hoc mode, the channel must be manually ... Network) must use the shorter preamble type. However, the DWL520+ will automatically select the channel to a computer equipped with a wireless adapter such as the DWL-900AP+. (The default setting.) Ad-Hoc - Select from the following properties: SSID - (Service Set Identifier) is the default setting...
... - Preamble - this setting consumes the least power Power Save- connecting the WLAN using an Access Point such as the D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Wireless PCI adapter in a peer-to the same channel for the selected Access Point. In Ad Hoc mode, the channel must be manually ... Network) must use the shorter preamble type. However, the DWL520+ will automatically select the channel to a computer equipped with a wireless adapter such as the DWL-900AP+. (The default setting.) Ad-Hoc - Select from the following properties: SSID - (Service Set Identifier) is the default setting...
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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. enable Encryption by clicking on the ... Index - communicates the key across the network Shared Authentication - You can create up to 4 different security keys Click Apply to the Authentication mode of the wireless client Network Key -
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. enable Encryption by clicking on the ... Index - communicates the key across the network Shared Authentication - You can create up to 4 different security keys Click Apply to the Authentication mode of the wireless client Network Key -
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Configuration Utility (continued) Site Survey D-Link AirPlus Configuration Utility Fig. 5.6 Available Networks The top section of the profile in public places. Scroll up and down the list and highlight the network to ... an available network. Properties Click on Properties and the screen on the Connect button. You can manage the profiles that you have created for the wireless network at home, at the office and in order to configure. Click on the next page will appear. 16 Profiles In the lower half of...
Configuration Utility (continued) Site Survey D-Link AirPlus Configuration Utility Fig. 5.6 Available Networks The top section of the profile in public places. Scroll up and down the list and highlight the network to ... an available network. Properties Click on Properties and the screen on the Connect button. You can manage the profiles that you have created for the wireless network at home, at the office and in order to configure. Click on the next page will appear. 16 Profiles In the lower half of...
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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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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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... the Access Point to its factory default settings and restore the DWL-520+ Wireless PCI Adapter to a different frequency. • Turn off your Access Point and the computer with the DWL-520+. • Refresh the DWL-520+ AirPlus Utility. 3. The computer does not recognize the DWL-520+ Wireless Adapter. • Make sure that the DWL-520+ Wireless Adapter is properly seated in this manual.) 5. I cannot connect to the...
... the Access Point to its factory default settings and restore the DWL-520+ Wireless PCI Adapter to a different frequency. • Turn off your Access Point and the computer with the DWL-520+. • Refresh the DWL-520+ AirPlus Utility. 3. The computer does not recognize the DWL-520+ Wireless Adapter. • Make sure that the DWL-520+ Wireless Adapter is properly seated in this manual.) 5. I cannot connect to the...
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...) folders in the taskbar > click Encryption. The SSID factory default setting for the wireless adapter. • If Security is configured properly. Double-click on the settings for the broadband...Set) and wait briefly before setting up one client to change the settings for the D-Link AirPlus products is unable to connect to it. • Check that it might be a...wireless network and/or the Internet. • Check that the LED indicators for the wireless clients and access points. The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting.) • In Ad-Hoc mode, both the DWL-520...
...) folders in the taskbar > click Encryption. The SSID factory default setting for the wireless adapter. • If Security is configured properly. Double-click on the settings for the broadband...Set) and wait briefly before setting up one client to change the settings for the D-Link AirPlus products is unable to connect to it. • Check that it might be a...wireless network and/or the Internet. • Check that the LED indicators for the wireless clients and access points. The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting.) • In Ad-Hoc mode, both the DWL-520...
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All the configuration settings are displayed as shown below . Type Command. Fig. 7.20 (Windows 98/ME users: go to obtain a new IP Address.) 32 Type winipcfg at the prompt. Networking Basics Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Type Command Fig. 7.18 Type ipconfig /all at the prompt. D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Wireless PCI car Fig. 7.19 Type ipconfig /renew at the prompt to get a new IP Address, shown below . Click Release and Renew to Start > Run.
All the configuration settings are displayed as shown below . Type Command. Fig. 7.20 (Windows 98/ME users: go to obtain a new IP Address.) 32 Type winipcfg at the prompt. Networking Basics Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Type Command Fig. 7.18 Type ipconfig /all at the prompt. D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Wireless PCI car Fig. 7.19 Type ipconfig /renew at the prompt to get a new IP Address, shown below . Click Release and Renew to Start > Run.
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Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address • Right-click on Local Area Connections. • Click Properties • Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) • Click Properties Fig. 7.23 D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Wireless PCI Adapter Fig. 7.24 34
Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address • Right-click on Local Area Connections. • Click Properties • Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) • Click Properties Fig. 7.23 D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Wireless PCI Adapter Fig. 7.24 34