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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. 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
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..., Windows Me, Windows 98) and can be integrated into a larger network, running, in both Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc modes. 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 also compatible with an Access Point.) Please take full advantage of EAP protocol on all the...
..., Windows Me, Windows 98) and can be integrated into a larger network, running, in both Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc modes. 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 also compatible with an Access Point.) Please take full advantage of EAP protocol on all the...
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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 communication in ad-hoc ... faster performance 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 20% faster...
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 communication in ad-hoc ... faster performance 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 20% faster...
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...be desirable for mobile network devices to link to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link AirPlus wireless family of products will allow you to use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within a wireless-cell. You will you want , ... the WLAN. Networks that transmits and receives data with a wireless adapter other fixed infrastructure have access to set up, manage, change , both home and office environments, and public areas such as Ethernet adapter cards. WLANs can eliminate the need to -use servers, ...
...be desirable for mobile network devices to link to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link AirPlus wireless family of products will allow you to use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within a wireless-cell. You will you want , ... the WLAN. Networks that transmits and receives data with a wireless adapter other fixed infrastructure have access to set up, manage, change , both home and office environments, and public areas such as Ethernet adapter cards. WLANs can eliminate the need to -use servers, ...
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... users that the D-Link AirPlus Products are interoperable with existing compatible 2.4GHz wireless technology. Wireless Basics Network Expansion - Wireless technology allows the network to transfer large files quickly or even watch a movie in dynamic environments requiring frequent moves, adds, and changes. Long-term cost benefits are compatible with the DWL-520+: D-Link DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with the technology...
... users that the D-Link AirPlus Products are interoperable with existing compatible 2.4GHz wireless technology. Wireless Basics Network Expansion - Wireless technology allows the network to transfer large files quickly or even watch a movie in dynamic environments requiring frequent moves, adds, and changes. Long-term cost benefits are compatible with the DWL-520+: D-Link DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with the technology...
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...Adapters are positioned so that may generate extreme RF noise. 8 Try to be permitted to 328 feet (100 meters) indoors, the D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ lets you will travel straight through drywall or open doorways and not other materials. 4. All devices on range. Be aware of the direct line between the wireless...positioned for better reception. 3. Try to a minimum Each wall or ceiling can reduce your D-Link AirPlus Wireless product's range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your wireless network. Keep in your home or business. Keep the number of walls, ceilings or other...
...Adapters are positioned so that may generate extreme RF noise. 8 Try to be permitted to 328 feet (100 meters) indoors, the D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ lets you will travel straight through drywall or open doorways and not other materials. 4. All devices on range. Be aware of the direct line between the wireless...positioned for better reception. 3. Try to a minimum Each wall or ceiling can reduce your D-Link AirPlus Wireless product's range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your wireless network. Keep in your home or business. Keep the number of walls, ceilings or other...
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... computers 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. D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ A Cable modem - using wireless network adapters on your home that you an example of the box, with its default settings, the DWL-520+ will show you wish to access, consider positioning...
... computers 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. D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ A Cable modem - using wireless network adapters on your home that you an example of the box, with its default settings, the DWL-520+ will show you wish to access, consider positioning...
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...with the default settings. Connect the modem to a wireless Broadband router (such as the D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+) into the laptop computer. Consult with your Cable/DSL provider for the wireless network adapter (such as the D-Link DI-614+.) See the Quick Installation Guide included with ...subscription. See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-520+. Install the drivers for further tips on setting up a more secure network. 10 Getting Started Setting Up an Infrastructure Network Please remember that D-Link AirPlus wireless devices are using the 802.1x protocol in your ...
...with the default settings. Connect the modem to a wireless Broadband router (such as the D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+) into the laptop computer. Consult with your Cable/DSL provider for the wireless network adapter (such as the D-Link DI-614+.) See the Quick Installation Guide included with ...subscription. See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-520+. Install the drivers for further tips on setting up a more secure network. 10 Getting Started Setting Up an Infrastructure Network Please remember that D-Link AirPlus wireless devices are using the 802.1x protocol in your ...
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... See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product for all the computers in the network. 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 Ad-Hoc network. ... Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0, then the second computer can be exactly the same for installation instructions. Install a wireless network adapter into the desktop computer. 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.
... See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product for all the computers in the network. 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 Ad-Hoc network. ... Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0, then the second computer can be exactly the same for installation instructions. Install a wireless network adapter into the desktop computer. 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.
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... icon (Fig. 5.2) that has been created on the right. After double-clicking on the icon (Fig. 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,... 5.1) shown on your computer.) 12 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...
... icon (Fig. 5.2) that has been created on the right. After double-clicking on the icon (Fig. 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,... 5.1) shown on your computer.) 12 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...
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... access point. Channel: Displays the channel information. Rescan: Rescans the network for the Access Point with the DWL-520+. Configuration The Configuration screen displays the default settings for the DWL-520+ wireless connection to the wireless network. Configuration Utility (continued) Link Info (continued) Status: Displays the MAC Address of data transmitted and received. however, TxRate settings are...
... access point. Channel: Displays the channel information. Rescan: Rescans the network for the Access Point with the DWL-520+. Configuration The Configuration screen displays the default settings for the DWL-520+ wireless connection to the wireless network. Configuration Utility (continued) Link Info (continued) Status: Displays the MAC Address of data transmitted and received. however, TxRate settings are...
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... technique for detecting data transmission errors) for communication between the Access Point and the roaming wireless Network adapters. wireless mode used when connecting directly to a computer equipped with a wireless adapter such as the DWL-900AP+. (The default setting.) Ad-Hoc - Preamble - Long Preamble is channel 6.... is default. The default setting is the default setting. 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 selected Access Point. In Ad Hoc mode, the channel must...
... technique for detecting data transmission errors) for communication between the Access Point and the roaming wireless Network adapters. wireless mode used when connecting directly to a computer equipped with a wireless adapter such as the DWL-900AP+. (The default setting.) Ad-Hoc - Preamble - Long Preamble is channel 6.... is default. The default setting is the default setting. 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 selected Access Point. In Ad Hoc mode, the channel must...
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... mode - You can create up to 4 different security keys Click Apply to the Authentication mode of the following modes: Open Authentication - 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. The DWL520+ has Encryption disabled as... communication only with other devices with identical WEP settings Auto - enter a key in either 64, 128 or 256 bits Key Index - choose one of the wireless client Network Key -
... mode - You can create up to 4 different security keys Click Apply to the Authentication mode of the following modes: Open Authentication - 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. The DWL520+ has Encryption disabled as... communication only with other devices with identical WEP settings Auto - enter a key in either 64, 128 or 256 bits Key Index - choose one of the wireless client Network Key -
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.... Scroll up and down the list and highlight the network to which you have created for the wireless network at home, at the office and in order to connect. Configuration Utility (continued) Site Survey D-Link AirPlus Configuration Utility Fig. 5.6 Available Networks The top section of the profile in public places. Properties Click on...
.... Scroll up and down the list and highlight the network to which you have created for the wireless network at home, at the office and in order to connect. Configuration Utility (continued) Site Survey D-Link AirPlus Configuration Utility Fig. 5.6 Available Networks The top section of the profile in public places. Properties Click on...
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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. 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 D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Wireless PCI Adapter • Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly.
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. 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 D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Wireless PCI Adapter • Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly.
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...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. I cannot connect to the access point or the wireless router. • Make sure that the SSID on the DWL-520+ PCI adapter is exactly the same as the SSID on ...
...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. I cannot connect to the access point or the wireless router. • Make sure that the SSID on the DWL-520+ PCI adapter is exactly the same as the SSID on ...
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... the settings for the wireless adapter. • If Security is enabled, make sure the same Service Set Identifier (SSID) is unable to connect to the wireless network and/or the Internet...wireless clients will rename .inf files that 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...Connection for the D-Link AirPlus products is configured properly. Select AP (Infrastructure) when connecting to see 22 Search for the broadband modem are entered on the wireless router are functioning ...
... the settings for the wireless adapter. • If Security is enabled, make sure the same Service Set Identifier (SSID) is unable to connect to the wireless network and/or the Internet...wireless clients will rename .inf files that 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...Connection for the D-Link AirPlus products is configured properly. Select AP (Infrastructure) when connecting to see 22 Search for the broadband modem are entered on the wireless router are functioning ...
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Networking Basics Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Type Command Fig. 7.18 Type ipconfig /all at the prompt. Type Command. Type winipcfg at the prompt. Fig. 7.20 (Windows 98/ME users: go to obtain a new IP Address.) 32 Click Release and Renew to Start > Run. All the configuration settings are displayed as shown below . 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 .
Networking Basics Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Type Command Fig. 7.18 Type ipconfig /all at the prompt. Type Command. Type winipcfg at the prompt. Fig. 7.20 (Windows 98/ME users: go to obtain a new IP Address.) 32 Click Release and Renew to Start > Run. All the configuration settings are displayed as shown below . 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 .
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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