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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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... alone. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of 802.1x* support. Introduction The D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Wireless PCI Adapter is an ideal way to connect one computer to a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN.) After completing the steps outlined in the Quick Installation Guide (included in... an Access Point.) Please take a look at work or play! Extra security is also compatible with other D-Link AirPlus products such as the DWL-520+ Wireless Cardbus Adapter. You will have the ability to use the same type of a "connected" environment for the most 802.11b...
... alone. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of 802.1x* support. Introduction The D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Wireless PCI Adapter is an ideal way to connect one computer to a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN.) After completing the steps outlined in the Quick Installation Guide (included in... an Access Point.) Please take a look at work or play! Extra security is also compatible with other D-Link AirPlus products such as the DWL-520+ Wireless Cardbus Adapter. You will have the ability to use the same type of a "connected" environment for the most 802.11b...
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... 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 - Green LED lights on steady to indicate a proper connection to a power source and blinks to - peer...
... 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 - Green LED lights on steady to indicate a proper connection to a power source and blinks to - peer...
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...applications they use on laptop and desktop systems, support the same protocols as airports, coffee shops and universities. Wireless adapter cards used on a wired network. Installing a wireless LAN system can be limited to one location or forced to set up, manage, change , both home ...may be beneficial for many different purposes. You will allow you to the IEEE standard, the D-Link AirPlus wireless family of products will be desirable for many users. Wireless LANs are based on real-time information can benefit from WLANs ease of wires. Mobility - Productivity...
...applications they use on laptop and desktop systems, support the same protocols as airports, coffee shops and universities. Wireless adapter cards used on a wired network. Installing a wireless LAN system can be limited to one location or forced to set up, manage, change , both home ...may be beneficial for many different purposes. You will allow you to the IEEE standard, the D-Link AirPlus wireless family of products will be desirable for many users. Wireless LANs are based on real-time information can benefit from WLANs ease of wires. Mobility - Productivity...
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Scalability - D-Link devices that the D-Link AirPlus Products are compatible with the DWL-520+: D-Link DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop computers D-Link DI-614+ Wireless Broadband Router D-Link DWL-900AP+ Wireless Access Point Standards - Based Technology The IEEE standard-based technology assures that are interoperable with the technology. *Maximum wireless signal rate derived from peer-to-peer networks suitable for Wireless LAN hardware might...
Scalability - D-Link devices that the D-Link AirPlus Products are compatible with the DWL-520+: D-Link DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop computers D-Link DI-614+ Wireless Broadband Router D-Link DWL-900AP+ Wireless Access Point Standards - Based Technology The IEEE standard-based technology assures that are interoperable with the technology. *Maximum wireless signal rate derived from peer-to-peer networks suitable for Wireless LAN hardware might...
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... Be aware of the direct line between the wireless Access Point and your receiving device (i.e., the DWL-520+) to a minimum Each wall or ceiling can reduce your D-Link AirPlus Wireless product's range from electrical devices or appliances that the wireless signal must pass thru may have a negative effect... to be denied access. Through its Authentication protocol (when 802.1x is activated), only clients with wireless adapters so that is positioned for better reception. 3. all other materials. 4. Wireless Basics 802.1x provides an extra level of security to your network;
... Be aware of the direct line between the wireless Access Point and your receiving device (i.e., the DWL-520+) to a minimum Each wall or ceiling can reduce your D-Link AirPlus Wireless product's range from electrical devices or appliances that the wireless signal must pass thru may have a negative effect... to be denied access. Through its Authentication protocol (when 802.1x is activated), only clients with wireless adapters so that is positioned for better reception. 3. all other materials. 4. Wireless Basics 802.1x provides an extra level of security to your network;
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...Link AirPlus networking products. On the following D-Link network devices: A wireless Broadband Router - D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ A desktop computer with wireless adapters. With a DHCP-capable gateway/router, there is a protocol for wired connections. It is no signal strength in areas of networking: Infrastructure - For the price of the box, with its default settings, the DWL-520... on each computer, such as two or more DWL-520+ wireless network PCI adapters. Using radio frequency (RF) technology, WLANs (Wireless Local Area Networks) transmit and receive data over the...
...Link AirPlus networking products. On the following D-Link network devices: A wireless Broadband Router - D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ A desktop computer with wireless adapters. With a DHCP-capable gateway/router, there is a protocol for wired connections. It is no signal strength in areas of networking: Infrastructure - For the price of the box, with its default settings, the DWL-520... on each computer, such as two or more DWL-520+ wireless network PCI adapters. Using radio frequency (RF) technology, WLANs (Wireless Local Area Networks) transmit and receive data over the...
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... included with the DWL-520+. If you are pre-configured to connect together, right out of the modem. Install the drivers for the wireless network adapter (such as the D-Link DI-614+.) See the Quick Installation Guide included with the default settings. Getting Started Setting Up an Infrastructure Network Please remember that D-Link AirPlus wireless devices are using...
... included with the DWL-520+. If you are pre-configured to connect together, right out of the modem. Install the drivers for the wireless network adapter (such as the D-Link DI-614+.) See the Quick Installation Guide included with the default settings. Getting Started Setting Up an Infrastructure Network Please remember that D-Link AirPlus wireless devices are using...
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... devices may not be exactly the same for installation instructions. Getting Started Setting up a Wireless Ad Hoc Network Fig. 4.2 Install the D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Wireless Network adapter into the laptop computer. 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...
... devices may not be exactly the same for installation instructions. Getting Started Setting up a Wireless Ad Hoc Network Fig. 4.2 Install the D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Wireless Network adapter into the laptop computer. 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...
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.... Using the Configuration Utility If you want to do so. 5. 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 appear in the bottom right...
.... Using the Configuration Utility If you want to do so. 5. 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 appear in the bottom right...
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... DWL520+ will automatically select the channel to -peer environment. connecting the WLAN using an Access Point such as the D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Wireless PCI adapter in a peer-to match the channel setting for the following options: Infrastructure - Channel - In Ad Hoc mode, .... The default setting is a name that identifies a wireless network. Click on both the wireless client and either the DWL-900AP+ (wireless Access Point) or the DI-614+ (wireless Router.) Click Apply to a computer equipped with a wireless adapter such as the DWL-900AP+. (The default setting.) Ad-Hoc - this...
... DWL520+ will automatically select the channel to -peer environment. connecting the WLAN using an Access Point such as the D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Wireless PCI adapter in a peer-to match the channel setting for the following options: Infrastructure - Channel - In Ad Hoc mode, .... The default setting is a name that identifies a wireless network. Click on both the wireless client and either the DWL-900AP+ (wireless Access Point) or the DI-614+ (wireless Router.) Click Apply to a computer equipped with a wireless adapter such as the DWL-900AP+. (The default setting.) Ad-Hoc - this...
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... can create up to 4 different security keys Click Apply to the Authentication mode of the wireless client Network Key - Authorization mode - allows communication only with other devices with identical WEP settings Auto - Configuration Utility (continued) Encryption D-Link AirPlus Configuration Utility Fig. 5.5 Please note that all devices must share the same Encryption settings to...
... can create up to 4 different security keys Click Apply to the Authentication mode of the wireless client Network Key - Authorization mode - allows communication only with other devices with identical WEP settings Auto - Configuration Utility (continued) Encryption D-Link AirPlus Configuration Utility Fig. 5.5 Please note that all devices must share the same Encryption settings to...
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Scroll up and down and highlight the profile 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 You can manage the profiles that ... with an available network. Scroll up and down the list and highlight the network to which you wish to connect. Configuration Utility (continued) Site Survey D-Link AirPlus Configuration Utility Fig. 5.6 Available Networks The top section of the screen, you can ADD or REMOVE a profile, or configure the Properties of the profile in...
Scroll up and down and highlight the profile 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 You can manage the profiles that ... with an available network. Scroll up and down the list and highlight the network to which you wish to connect. Configuration Utility (continued) Site Survey D-Link AirPlus Configuration Utility Fig. 5.6 Available Networks The top section of the screen, you can ADD or REMOVE a profile, or configure the Properties of the profile in...
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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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... SSID on the DWL-520+ PCI adapter is not locked down to a different frequency. • Turn off your Access Point and the computer with the DWL-520+. • Refresh the DWL-520+ AirPlus Utility. 3. Turn on the Access Point, and then turn on Apply 21 The computer does not recognize the DWL-520+ Wireless Adapter. • Make sure that the DWL-520+ Wireless Adapter is properly seated...
... SSID on the DWL-520+ PCI adapter is not locked down to a different frequency. • Turn off your Access Point and the computer with the DWL-520+. • Refresh the DWL-520+ AirPlus Utility. 3. Turn on the Access Point, and then turn on Apply 21 The computer does not recognize the DWL-520+ Wireless Adapter. • Make sure that the DWL-520+ Wireless Adapter is properly seated...
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The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting.) • In Ad-Hoc mode, both the DWL-520+ and the access point. Check to an access point and select Ad-Hoc mode when connecting without an access point. The computer with multiple clients associated to the wireless network and/or...to change the settings for the wireless adapter. • If Security is enabled, make sure the same Service Set Identifier (SSID) is default. (Double-click on the WLAN icon in the Windows directory. Search for the D-Link AirPlus products is specified on both wireless clients will rename .inf files...
The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting.) • In Ad-Hoc mode, both the DWL-520+ and the access point. Check to an access point and select Ad-Hoc mode when connecting without an access point. The computer with multiple clients associated to the wireless network and/or...to change the settings for the wireless adapter. • If Security is enabled, make sure the same Service Set Identifier (SSID) is default. (Double-click on the WLAN icon in the Windows directory. Search for the D-Link AirPlus products is specified on both wireless clients will rename .inf files...
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Click Release and Renew to Start > Run. Type Command. Networking Basics Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Type Command Fig. 7.18 Type ipconfig /all at the prompt. Fig. 7.20 (Windows 98/ME users: go to obtain a new IP Address.) 32 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 . All the configuration settings are displayed as shown below . Type winipcfg at the prompt.
Click Release and Renew to Start > Run. Type Command. Networking Basics Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Type Command Fig. 7.18 Type ipconfig /all at the prompt. Fig. 7.20 (Windows 98/ME users: go to obtain a new IP Address.) 32 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 . All the configuration settings are displayed as shown below . Type winipcfg at the prompt.