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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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... 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 An 802.11g or...
... 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 An 802.11g or...
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...this new Wireless Desktop Adapter offers dramatic performance improvements over standard 802.11g. DWL-G520M User's Manual Introduction Introduction Connect to wireless networks at farther distances than before with D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G™ line of products infused with the performance boost which ... * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. The DWL-G520M also supports the latest security features such as a single-ended solution, D-Link's 2XR technology is a straightforward process. The utility keeps track of network traffic, ...
...this new Wireless Desktop Adapter offers dramatic performance improvements over standard 802.11g. DWL-G520M User's Manual Introduction Introduction Connect to wireless networks at farther distances than before with D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G™ line of products infused with the performance boost which ... * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. The DWL-G520M also supports the latest security features such as a single-ended solution, D-Link's 2XR technology is a straightforward process. The utility keeps track of network traffic, ...
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... factors, including volume of establishing a connection to work with the speed provided by boosting both speed and signal coverage. DWL-G520M User's Manual Features and Benefits Features and Benefits Enable 802.11g Wireless Connectivity on Your Desktop PC Enable wireless ...connectivity on Smart Antenna MIMO Technology, D-Link's new Double XR (2XR) Technology significantly improves network performance. The DWL-G520M makes the ...
... factors, including volume of establishing a connection to work with the speed provided by boosting both speed and signal coverage. DWL-G520M User's Manual Features and Benefits Features and Benefits Enable 802.11g Wireless Connectivity on Your Desktop PC Enable wireless ...connectivity on Smart Antenna MIMO Technology, D-Link's new Double XR (2XR) Technology significantly improves network performance. The DWL-G520M makes the ...
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... specific applications and installations. Inexpensive Solution - Wireless network devices are as competitively priced as airports, coffee shops and universities. D-Link Systems, Inc. 6 A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a computer network that frequently change and relocate. Innovative ways to ...to the data you want it. Wireless users can significantly improve worker efficiency. Scalability - DWL-G520M User's Manual Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to go where wires cannot go - Installing a ...
... specific applications and installations. Inexpensive Solution - Wireless network devices are as competitively priced as airports, coffee shops and universities. D-Link Systems, Inc. 6 A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a computer network that frequently change and relocate. Innovative ways to ...to the data you want it. Wireless users can significantly improve worker efficiency. Scalability - DWL-G520M User's Manual Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to go where wires cannot go - Installing a ...
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....11b devices. The D-Link DWL-G520M will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to 11Mbps. It increases the data rate up to ensure the greatest speed and range possible. 802.11g offers the most environments, within the 2.4GHz band, utilizing OFDM technology. DWL-G520M User's Manual Wireless Basics Standards-Based Technology The DWL-G520M Wireless PCI Adapter...
....11b devices. The D-Link DWL-G520M will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to 11Mbps. It increases the data rate up to ensure the greatest speed and range possible. 802.11g offers the most environments, within the 2.4GHz band, utilizing OFDM technology. DWL-G520M User's Manual Wireless Basics Standards-Based Technology The DWL-G520M Wireless PCI Adapter...
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... away (at an angle) for better reception. Building Materials make a difference. DWL-G520M User's Manual Installation Considerations Installation Considerations The DWL-G520M lets you are using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within its operating range. Typical ranges...that is to follow these basic guidelines: Keep the number of the direct line between the DWL-G520M and other objects that the signal passes through , may have a negative effect on the types of ...solid metal door or aluminum studs may limit the range. D-Link Systems, Inc. 8
... away (at an angle) for better reception. Building Materials make a difference. DWL-G520M User's Manual Installation Considerations Installation Considerations The DWL-G520M lets you are using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within its operating range. Typical ranges...that is to follow these basic guidelines: Keep the number of the direct line between the DWL-G520M and other objects that the signal passes through , may have a negative effect on the types of ...solid metal door or aluminum studs may limit the range. D-Link Systems, Inc. 8
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DWL-G520M User's Manual Getting Started Getting Started There are basically two modes of an Infrastructure Network and an Ad-Hoc Network. On the following D-Link network devices (your existing network may be comprised of other devices): A wireless router - D-Link DCM-202 D-Link Systems, Inc. 9 Ad... or router. 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 - directly connecting to another computer, for Peer-to-Peer communication, using...
DWL-G520M User's Manual Getting Started Getting Started There are basically two modes of an Infrastructure Network and an Ad-Hoc Network. On the following D-Link network devices (your existing network may be comprised of other devices): A wireless router - D-Link DCM-202 D-Link Systems, Inc. 9 Ad... or router. 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 - directly connecting to another computer, for Peer-to-Peer communication, using...
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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 cable or ... 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 cable or ... 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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...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 a subnet mask of 255.255....) 2 Install the D-Link DWL-G650M 108G MIMO Wireless Notebook adapter into the laptop computer or another DWL-G520 in the network. D-Link Systems, Inc. 11 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...
...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 a subnet mask of 255.255....) 2 Install the D-Link DWL-G650M 108G MIMO Wireless Notebook adapter into the laptop computer or another DWL-G520 in the network. D-Link Systems, Inc. 11 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...
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...figuration Utility starts automatically and the system tray icon is to the wireless adapter. DWL-G520M User's Manual 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. Clicking...64257;guration Utility or the D-Link Configuration Utility. After you can then use the D-Link Configuration Utility with XP by clicking on the wireless network icon in the taskbar in the lower right-hand corner of the DWL-G520M (refer to open. If ...
...figuration Utility starts automatically and the system tray icon is to the wireless adapter. DWL-G520M User's Manual 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. Clicking...64257;guration Utility or the D-Link Configuration Utility. After you can then use the D-Link Configuration Utility with XP by clicking on the wireless network icon in the taskbar in the lower right-hand corner of the DWL-G520M (refer to open. If ...
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...determined by the DWL-G520M. The channel selection is Auto; Link Quality: Displays the Link Quality of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate. SSID: The Service Set Identifier is associated. 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 the name assigned to the wireless network.
...determined by the DWL-G520M. The channel selection is Auto; Link Quality: Displays the Link Quality of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate. SSID: The Service Set Identifier is associated. 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 the name assigned to the wireless network.
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... you want to connect to . Connect to -peer networking. The default channel is default. For best results leave this setting at the default. D-Link Systems, Inc. 14 Ad-Hoc Band: Select 11G or 11B (see Support Band below). You can enter up to 3 wireless networks to connect to.... Check both to connect to an 802.11b only network. Channel: The channel selection is the name assigned to the wireless network. DWL-G520M User's Manual Configuration Using the Configuration Utility SSID (1-3): The Service Set Identifier is automatically determined by the...
... you want to connect to . Connect to -peer networking. The default channel is default. For best results leave this setting at the default. D-Link Systems, Inc. 14 Ad-Hoc Band: Select 11G or 11B (see Support Band below). You can enter up to 3 wireless networks to connect to.... Check both to connect to an 802.11b only network. Channel: The channel selection is the name assigned to the wireless network. DWL-G520M User's Manual Configuration Using the Configuration Utility SSID (1-3): The Service Set Identifier is automatically determined by the...
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...in the Auth. Shared Authentication - Auto - Mode pulldown menu, click Config. DWL-G520M User's Manual Encryption Using the Configuration Utility Encryption: Select the Encryption mode here. the DWL-G520M is selected, click Config and the pop-up windows, shown on the ...following pages, will automatically select the best Authentication mode for your screen. D-Link Systems,...
...in the Auth. Shared Authentication - Auto - Mode pulldown menu, click Config. DWL-G520M User's Manual Encryption Using the Configuration Utility Encryption: Select the Encryption mode here. the DWL-G520M is selected, click Config and the pop-up windows, shown on the ...following pages, will automatically select the best Authentication mode for your screen. D-Link Systems,...
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...Integrity Protocol), the security keys change at set intervals, creating a network that is an alpha-numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long. D-Link Systems, Inc. 16 Define WPA PSK: Enter the WPA Passphrase. OK: Click OK to communicate on the network must share this ...not require a RADIUS server in the Encryption window, the screen below will be. The key is more secure your network will appear. DWL-G520M User's Manual Encryption-WPA-PSK Using the Configuration Utility When you select WPA-PSK in the network. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and...
...Integrity Protocol), the security keys change at set intervals, creating a network that is an alpha-numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long. D-Link Systems, Inc. 16 Define WPA PSK: Enter the WPA Passphrase. OK: Click OK to communicate on the network must share this ...not require a RADIUS server in the Encryption window, the screen below will be. The key is more secure your network will appear. DWL-G520M User's Manual Encryption-WPA-PSK Using the Configuration Utility When you select WPA-PSK in the network. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and...
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... that you wish to configure. Scroll up and down the list and highlight the network to which you wish to connect. D-Link Systems, Inc. 17 DWL-G520M User's Manual Site Survey Using the Configuration Utility Available Network: The top section of available networks. Add: Click Add and the screen on...
... that you wish to configure. Scroll up and down the list and highlight the network to which you wish to connect. D-Link Systems, Inc. 17 DWL-G520M User's Manual Site Survey Using the Configuration Utility Available Network: The top section of available networks. Add: Click Add and the screen on...
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...assigned to the wireless network. Support Band: Select the wireless mode of these two modes.) Channel: The channel selection is the default setting. D-Link Systems, Inc. 18 Connect to an 802.11b only network. Wireless Mode: Either Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc will be displayed here. (Please ... Mode: Select Open, Shared or Auto. You may enter up to an 802.11b/g mixed network. Check both to connect to 3 SSIDs. DWL-G520M User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Site Survey - SSID: The Service Set Identifier is default. Profile Name: Enter a name...
...assigned to the wireless network. Support Band: Select the wireless mode of these two modes.) Channel: The channel selection is the default setting. D-Link Systems, Inc. 18 Connect to an 802.11b only network. Wireless Mode: Either Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc will be displayed here. (Please ... Mode: Select Open, Shared or Auto. You may enter up to an 802.11b/g mixed network. Check both to connect to 3 SSIDs. DWL-G520M User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Site Survey - SSID: The Service Set Identifier is default. Profile Name: Enter a name...
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Config: Once you select WEP or WPA-PSK, click Config.The popup windows shown on your screen. D-Link Systems, Inc. 19 Network Key: Enter the WEP key here. OK: Click OK to save the settings. Key Length: Select the Key length here, either ... or WPA-PSK. Key Format: Select Hexadecimal or ASCII format. Default Key: Of the four WEP keys entered, select one key as the default key. DWL-G520M User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Site Survey -
Config: Once you select WEP or WPA-PSK, click Config.The popup windows shown on your screen. D-Link Systems, Inc. 19 Network Key: Enter the WEP key here. OK: Click OK to save the settings. Key Length: Select the Key length here, either ... or WPA-PSK. Key Format: Select Hexadecimal or ASCII format. Default Key: Of the four WEP keys entered, select one key as the default key. DWL-G520M User's Manual Using the Configuration Utility Site Survey -
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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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Go to Start>Control Panel>Network Connections Select Set up a home or small office network When this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using Windows 2000. Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.com and http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Microsoft Windows XP. D-Link Systems, Inc. 21 DWL-G520M User's Manual Networking Basics Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP In this screen appears, click Next.
Go to Start>Control Panel>Network Connections Select Set up a home or small office network When this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using Windows 2000. Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.com and http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Microsoft Windows XP. D-Link Systems, Inc. 21 DWL-G520M User's Manual Networking Basics Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP In this screen appears, click Next.