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DWL-G520M 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 Link Info...13 Configuration 14 Encryption 15 Site Survey 17 Networking Basics 21 Troubleshooting 34 Technical Specifications 37 Glossary...39 Contacting Technical Support 40 Warranty ...41 Registration ...45 D-Link Systems, Inc. 2
DWL-G520M 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 Link Info...13 Configuration 14 Encryption 15 Site Survey 17 Networking Basics 21 Troubleshooting 34 Technical Specifications 37 Glossary...39 Contacting Technical Support 40 Warranty ...41 Registration ...45 D-Link Systems, Inc. 2
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... 32-bit PCI slot Windows XP/2000 At least 64MB of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. DWL-G520M User's Manual Package Contents Package Contents D-Link DWL-G520M 108G MIMO Wireless Desktop Adapter Manual on CD Printed Quick Installation Guide If any of memory and a 500MHz processor...
... 32-bit PCI slot Windows XP/2000 At least 64MB of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. DWL-G520M User's Manual Package Contents Package Contents D-Link DWL-G520M 108G MIMO Wireless Desktop Adapter Manual on CD Printed Quick Installation Guide If any of memory and a 500MHz processor...
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...at farther distances than before with D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G™ line of faster rates at 8x farther coverage. In addition, the DWL-G520M remains backward compatible to 8x faster speeds at father distances with Double XR (2XR) Technology. DWL-G520M User's Manual Introduction Introduction Connect ...an end-to-end solution, obtain up to 802.11b. The DWL-G520M also supports the latest security features such as a single-ended solution, D-Link's 2XR technology is a straightforward process. When paired with D-Link's 2XR-powered Wireless 108G MIMO Router for your home or of network...
...at farther distances than before with D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G™ line of faster rates at 8x farther coverage. In addition, the DWL-G520M remains backward compatible to 8x faster speeds at father distances with Double XR (2XR) Technology. DWL-G520M User's Manual Introduction Introduction Connect ...an end-to-end solution, obtain up to 802.11b. The DWL-G520M also supports the latest security features such as a single-ended solution, D-Link's 2XR technology is a straightforward process. When paired with D-Link's 2XR-powered Wireless 108G MIMO Router for your home or of network...
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... of establishing a connection to work with the DWL-G520M. Enhanced Wireless Performance with D-Link's Wireless 108G MIMO Router for the latest wireless security technologies ensures that your desktop computer with the DWL-G520M. The DWL-G520M makes the process of your desktop at farther ...distance from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. D-Link Systems, Inc. 5 With the performance of D-Link's new line of joining a network. Designed...
... of establishing a connection to work with the DWL-G520M. Enhanced Wireless Performance with D-Link's Wireless 108G MIMO Router for the latest wireless security technologies ensures that your desktop computer with the DWL-G520M. The DWL-G520M makes the process of your desktop at farther ...distance from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. D-Link Systems, Inc. 5 With the performance of D-Link's new line of joining a network. Designed...
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...operate in any location within your home, business or public access wireless networks. even outside the home or of wireless devices deployed. D-Link Systems, Inc. 6 People use WLAN technology for a small number of users to larger Infrastructure networks to pull cable through walls and...based on a wired network. D-Link wireless products will be fast and easy and can be impractical. Wireless technology allows the network to the data you want, when and where you want it. DWL-G520M User's Manual Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are as competitively ...
...operate in any location within your home, business or public access wireless networks. even outside the home or of wireless devices deployed. D-Link Systems, Inc. 6 People use WLAN technology for a small number of users to larger Infrastructure networks to pull cable through walls and...based on a wired network. D-Link wireless products will be fast and easy and can be impractical. Wireless technology allows the network to the data you want, when and where you want it. DWL-G520M User's Manual Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are as competitively ...
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...utilizing OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) technology. The DWL-G520M is backwards compatible with 802.11g devices at different frequencies to 11Mbps. DWL-G520M User's Manual Wireless Basics Standards-Based Technology The DWL-G520M Wireless PCI Adapter utilizes the 802.11g standard. The...environments, within the 2.4GHz band, utilizing OFDM technology. The D-Link DWL-G520M will be compatible with 802.11b devices. D-Link Systems, Inc. 7 Also based on the IEEE 802.11b standard, the DWL-G520M is an extension of crosstalk (interference) in most advanced network ...
...utilizing OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) technology. The DWL-G520M is backwards compatible with 802.11g devices at different frequencies to 11Mbps. DWL-G520M User's Manual Wireless Basics Standards-Based Technology The DWL-G520M Wireless PCI Adapter utilizes the 802.11g standard. The...environments, within the 2.4GHz band, utilizing OFDM technology. The D-Link DWL-G520M will be compatible with 802.11b devices. D-Link Systems, Inc. 7 Also based on the IEEE 802.11b standard, the DWL-G520M is an extension of crosstalk (interference) in most advanced network ...
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... the signal passes through drywall or open doorways. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! D-Link Systems, Inc. 8 each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter's range from electrical devices or appliances that the wireless signals must...tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will travel straight through , may limit the range. DWL-G520M User's Manual Installation Considerations Installation Considerations The DWL-G520M lets you are using a wireless connection from your wireless devices as possible. Keep in use. Typical ranges vary...
... the signal passes through drywall or open doorways. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! D-Link Systems, Inc. 8 each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter's range from electrical devices or appliances that the wireless signals must...tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will travel straight through , may limit the range. DWL-G520M User's Manual Installation Considerations Installation Considerations The DWL-G520M lets you are using a wireless connection from your wireless devices as possible. Keep in use. Typical ranges vary...
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... The Infrastructure network example shown on each computer, such as the DI-624M. D-Link 108G MIMO DI-634M Desktop computers with a D-Link 108G MIMO DWL-G520M A cable modem - DWL-G520M User's Manual Getting Started Getting Started There are basically two modes of an Infrastructure Network...you an example of networking: Infrastructure - D-Link DCM-202 D-Link Systems, Inc. 9 directly connecting to another computer, for Peer-to-Peer communication, using an access point or router, such as two or more DWL-G520M Wireless Network adapters. Ad-Hoc - An ...
... The Infrastructure network example shown on each computer, such as the DI-624M. D-Link 108G MIMO DI-634M Desktop computers with a D-Link 108G MIMO DWL-G520M A cable modem - DWL-G520M User's Manual Getting Started Getting Started There are basically two modes of an Infrastructure Network...you an example of networking: Infrastructure - D-Link DCM-202 D-Link Systems, Inc. 9 directly connecting to another computer, for Peer-to-Peer communication, using an access point or router, such as two or more DWL-G520M Wireless Network adapters. Ad-Hoc - An ...
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DWL-G520M 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 ... broadband router. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with your router.) 4 Install the D-Link DWL-G520M 108G MIMO Wireless Desktop Adapter into an available PCI slot on your desktop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-G520M.) 5 Install another D-Link DWL-G520M 108G MIMO Wireless Desktop Adapter into an available PCI slot on your desktop...
DWL-G520M 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 ... broadband router. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with your router.) 4 Install the D-Link DWL-G520M 108G MIMO Wireless Desktop Adapter into an available PCI slot on your desktop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-G520M.) 5 Install another D-Link DWL-G520M 108G MIMO Wireless Desktop Adapter into an available PCI slot on your desktop...
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...other devices are assigned the same IP address, one or more of 255.255.255.0, etc. DWL-G520M User's Manual Setting up a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network Ad Hoc Network 1 2 DWL-G520M 108G MIMO Wireless Desktop Adapter DWL-G650M 108G MIMO Wireless Notebook Adapter For a typical wireless setup at home (as all the ... an IP address to each computer must be in the same IP address range as shown above), please do the following: 1 Install the D-Link DWL-G520M 108G MIMO Wireless Desktop adapter into the desktop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.) 2 Install the...
...other devices are assigned the same IP address, one or more of 255.255.255.0, etc. DWL-G520M User's Manual Setting up a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network Ad Hoc Network 1 2 DWL-G520M 108G MIMO Wireless Desktop Adapter DWL-G650M 108G MIMO Wireless Notebook Adapter For a typical wireless setup at home (as all the ... an IP address to each computer must be in the same IP address range as shown above), please do the following: 1 Install the D-Link DWL-G520M 108G MIMO Wireless Desktop adapter into the desktop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.) 2 Install the...
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... Using the Configuration Utility Using the Configuration Utility D-Link DWL-G520M 108G MIMO Wireless Desktop adapter uses the Configuration Utility as the management software. The utility provides the user an easy interface to change ...;guration Utility icon. Select the Wireless Networks tab. After you can use the D-Link Configuration Utility with XP, right-click on the wireless network icon in the taskbar in the lower right-hand corner of the DWL-G520M (refer to open. Another way to start the computer, the Configuration...
... Using the Configuration Utility Using the Configuration Utility D-Link DWL-G520M 108G MIMO Wireless Desktop adapter uses the Configuration Utility as the management software. The utility provides the user an easy interface to change ...;guration Utility icon. Select the Wireless Networks tab. After you can use the D-Link Configuration Utility with XP, right-click on the wireless network icon in the taskbar in the lower right-hand corner of the DWL-G520M (refer to open. Another way to start the computer, the Configuration...
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...access point or router. DWL-G520M User's Manual Link Info Using the Configuration Utility Status: Displays the MAC address of the access point or router to which the DWL-G520M is automatically determined by the DWL-G520M. Link Quality: Displays the Link Quality of network traf...fic, building materials and construction, and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate. D-Link Systems, Inc. 13 The factory SSID setting...
...access point or router. DWL-G520M User's Manual Link Info Using the Configuration Utility Status: Displays the MAC address of the access point or router to which the DWL-G520M is automatically determined by the DWL-G520M. Link Quality: Displays the Link Quality of network traf...fic, building materials and construction, and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate. D-Link Systems, Inc. 13 The factory SSID setting...
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The factory SSID setting is automatically determined by the DWL-G520M. Ad-Hoc Band: Select 11G or 11B (see Support Band below). Check both to connect to . You can enter up to 3 wireless networks to connect ... peer-to an 802.11b only network. Support Band: Select the wireless mode of your wireless network. 11G - D-Link Systems, Inc. 14 Power Mode: Continuous Access Mode is 6. Connect to the wireless network. DWL-G520M User's Manual Configuration Using the Configuration Utility SSID (1-3): The Service Set Identifier...
The factory SSID setting is automatically determined by the DWL-G520M. Ad-Hoc Band: Select 11G or 11B (see Support Band below). Check both to connect to . You can enter up to 3 wireless networks to connect ... peer-to an 802.11b only network. Support Band: Select the wireless mode of your wireless network. 11G - D-Link Systems, Inc. 14 Power Mode: Continuous Access Mode is 6. Connect to the wireless network. DWL-G520M User's Manual Configuration Using the Configuration Utility SSID (1-3): The Service Set Identifier...
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DWL-G520M User's Manual Encryption Using the Configuration Utility Encryption: Select the Encryption mode here. allows communication only with other devices with identical WEP settings. ... selected, click Config and the pop-up windows, shown on the following modes: Open Authentication - the DWL-G520M will appear. Auth. Config: When you select WPA-PSK in the Auth. D-Link Systems, Inc. 15 Auto - The choices are: WEP, WPA-PSK or None. Shared Authentication - When WPA-PSK is visible to...
DWL-G520M User's Manual Encryption Using the Configuration Utility Encryption: Select the Encryption mode here. allows communication only with other devices with identical WEP settings. ... selected, click Config and the pop-up windows, shown on the following modes: Open Authentication - the DWL-G520M will appear. Auth. Config: When you select WPA-PSK in the Auth. D-Link Systems, Inc. 15 Auto - The choices are: WEP, WPA-PSK or None. Shared Authentication - When WPA-PSK is visible to...
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DWL-G520M User's Manual Encryption-WPA-PSK Using the Configuration Utility When you select WPA-PSK in the network. D-Link Systems, Inc. 16 Suitable for the home user, WPA-PSK (WPA Pre-Shared Key) is a superior form of security that utilizes WEP encryption alone. De...
DWL-G520M User's Manual Encryption-WPA-PSK Using the Configuration Utility When you select WPA-PSK in the network. D-Link Systems, Inc. 16 Suitable for the home user, WPA-PSK (WPA Pre-Shared Key) is a superior form of security that utilizes WEP encryption alone. De...
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... down and highlight the profile that network. Profile: In the lower half of the profile in order to connect. D-Link Systems, Inc. 17 You can Add or Remove a profile, or configure the Properties of the screen, you can manage the... profiles that you wish to connect with an available network. Click on the next page. Remove: Highlight a network profile; DWL-G520M User's Manual Site Survey Using the Configuration Utility Available Network: The top section of available networks. click Remove to which you have created...
... down and highlight the profile that network. Profile: In the lower half of the profile in order to connect. D-Link Systems, Inc. 17 You can Add or Remove a profile, or configure the Properties of the screen, you can manage the... profiles that you wish to connect with an available network. Click on the next page. Remove: Highlight a network profile; DWL-G520M User's Manual Site Survey Using the Configuration Utility Available Network: The top section of available networks. click Remove to which you have created...
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... leave this popup screen appears for the network profile here. Connect to an 802.11g only network. 11B - D-Link Systems, Inc. 18 Connect to an 802.11b only network. DWL-G520M User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Site Survey - Wireless Mode: Either Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc will be displayed... or Auto. Profile Name: Enter a name for configuration purposes. SSID: The Service Set Identifier is automatically determined by the DWL-G520M.
... leave this popup screen appears for the network profile here. Connect to an 802.11g only network. 11B - D-Link Systems, Inc. 18 Connect to an 802.11b only network. DWL-G520M User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Site Survey - Wireless Mode: Either Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc will be displayed... or Auto. Profile Name: Enter a name for configuration purposes. SSID: The Service Set Identifier is automatically determined by the DWL-G520M.
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... WPA-PSK. Network Key: Enter the WEP key here. OK: Click OK to save the settings. Key Format: Select Hexadecimal or ASCII format. D-Link Systems, Inc. 19 DWL-G520M User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Site Survey - Config: Once you select WEP or WPA-PSK, click Config.The popup...
... WPA-PSK. Network Key: Enter the WEP key here. OK: Click OK to save the settings. Key Format: Select Hexadecimal or ASCII format. D-Link Systems, Inc. 19 DWL-G520M User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Site Survey - Config: Once you select WEP or WPA-PSK, click Config.The popup...
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DWL-G520M User's Manual About Using the Configuration Utility About: The About screen displays the MAC address, Utility version and the Driver version of the DWL-G520M. D-Link Systems, Inc. 20
DWL-G520M User's Manual About Using the Configuration Utility About: The About screen displays the MAC address, Utility version and the Driver version of the DWL-G520M. D-Link Systems, Inc. 20
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Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link DWL-G520M 108G MIMO Wireless Desktop Adapter Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. D-Link Systems, Inc. 35 D-Link DWL-G520M 108G MIMO Wireless Desktop Adapter D-Link DWL-G520M 108G MIMO Wireless Desktop Adapterr Click OK. Right-click on Network Adapters. DWL-G520M User's Manual Troubleshooting Double-click on D-Link DWL-G520M 108G MIMO Wireless Desktop Adapter.
Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link DWL-G520M 108G MIMO Wireless Desktop Adapter Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. D-Link Systems, Inc. 35 D-Link DWL-G520M 108G MIMO Wireless Desktop Adapter D-Link DWL-G520M 108G MIMO Wireless Desktop Adapterr Click OK. Right-click on Network Adapters. DWL-G520M User's Manual Troubleshooting Double-click on D-Link DWL-G520M 108G MIMO Wireless Desktop Adapter.