D-Link DWL-510 - Manuals

6 LEDs LED stands for L ight- E mitting D iode. The DWL-510 has a LED functioning in two ways, Link and Activity: • Link - Green LED lights on steady to indicate a proper connection to the network. • Activity - Green LED flashes to indicate activity on the network.

7 3. Wireless Basics D-Link Air wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE 802.11b and other standards, the D-Link wireless produ...

8 Wireless Basics existing infrastructures. Configurations are easily changed and range from peer-to-peer networks suitable for a small number of users to larger infrastructure networks to accommodate hundreds or thousands of users, depending on the number of wireless devices deployed. The DWL-510 i...

9 Wireless Basics 3. Building Materials make a difference - a solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range. Try to position wireless devices, and computers with wireless adapters so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways and not other materials. 4. Keep you...

10 4. Getting Started There are basically two modes of networking: Infrastructure – using an Access Point, such as the DWL-6000AP Ad-Hoc – directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to-peer communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer, such as two or more DWL-510 PCI adapte...

11 Getting Started Setting Up an Infrastructure Network You will need broadband Internet access (a Cable or DSL-subscriber line into your home or office) Consult with your Cable or DSL provider for proper installation of themodem. Connect the Cable or DSL modem to your Broadband router (such as the ...

12 Getting Started Setting up a Wireless Ad Hoc Network IP Address Install a network adapter into one computer. In the example above,the DWL-510 Wireless PCI Adapter in the desktop computer is installed. See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product for installation instructions . Insta...

13 5. Using the Configuration Utility If you want to alter the default settings or optimize the performance of the DWL-510, D-Link has included a configuration utility to do so. Before you use the configuration utility for the DWL-510, you must install the drivers and the configuration utility by in...

14 Configuration Utility Link Info After clicking on the Configuration Utility icon, the Link Info screen will display the following: Status: Displays the MAC Address of the Access Point that is associated with the DWL-510. SSID: The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to the wireless networ...

15 Configuration Utility Configuration To communicate on the network all devices must have the same settings for the following properties: SSID- (Service Set Identifier) is a name that identifies a wireless network. Access Points and wireless clients attempting to connect to a specific WLAN (Wireles...

16 Configuration Utility IP Setting Assigning a Static IP Address • Select Use the following IP address In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, • Inpu t your IP address and subnet mask. (The IP Addresses on your network must be within the same range. For example, if one computer has an ...

18 Configuration Utility Site Survey > Add SSID (Service Set Identifier)- Enter an SSID name (up to 32 characters in length) The SSID is a unique name that identifies a network. All the devices in a network must share the same SSID name in order to communicate. Wireless Mode- Select Ad-Hoc or Inf...

19 Configuration Utility About The ABOUT screen gives you information about the MAC Address, Firmware and Utility Versions of the DWL-510.

20 6. Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-510 Wireless Adapter. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP. If you have another operating system,...

21 Troubleshooting • Double-click on Network Adapters • Right-click on D-Link Air DWL-510 Wireless PCI Adapter • Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. • Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. • Click OK D-Link Air DW L-510 W ireless PCI A...

24 7. Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP In this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using Microsoft Windows XP. Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.com and http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about...

25 Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP Please follow all the instructions in this window: Click Next In the following window, select the best description of your computer. If your computer connects to the Internet through a gateway/router, select the second option as shown...

26 Networking Basics Enter a Computer description and a Computer name. Click Next Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name. Click Next

27 Networking Basics Please wait while the wizard applies the changes. When the changes are complete, click Next . Please wait while the wizard configures the computer. This may take a few minutes.

28 Networking Basics In the window below, select the best option. In this example, Create a Network Setup Disk has been selected. You will run this disk on each of the computers on your network. Click Next . Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive A: Format the disk if you wish,...

30 Networking Basics Please read the information on this screen, and then click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard . The new settings will take effect when you restart the computer. Click Yes to restart the computer. You have completed configuring this computer. Next, you will need to run t...

31 Networking Basics Naming your Computer To name your computer, please follow these directions: In Windows XP : • Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen) • Right-click on My Computer • Select Properties and click • Select the Computer Name Tab in the System Properties window. You may e...

32 Networking Basics Naming your Computer Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Go to Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt • In this window, enter the Computer name . • Select Workgroup and enter the name of the Workgroup . • All computers on your network must have the s...

33 Networking Basics Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Type Command Type ipconfig /all at the prompt . All the configuration settings are displayed as shown below. Type ipconfig /renew at the prompt to get a new IP Address, shown below. ( Windows 98SE/Me users: go to Start > Run . Type C...

34 Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address Note: Residential Gateways/Broadband Routers will automatically assign IP Addresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) technology. If you are using a DHCP-capable Gateway/Router you will not need to ass...

35 Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address • Right-click on Local Area Connections. • Click Properties • Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) • Click Properties D-Link Air DWL-510 Wireless Adapter

36 Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address • Select Use the following IP address in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, • Inpu t your IP address and subnet mask. (The IP Addresses on your network must be within the same range. For example, if one computer has an IP Address of 1...

37 Networking Basics Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging For Windows XP and 2000: Go to Start > Run > type cmd . A window similar to this will appear. Type ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx , where xxx is the IP address of the Wireless Router or Access Point. A good wireless connection will show fo...

38 Networking Basics Adding and Sharing Printers in Windows XP After you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers in your network (please see the Network Setup Wizard section at the beginning of Networking Basics ) you can use the Add Printer Wizard to add or share a printer on your ne...

39 Networking Basics Adding a local printer • Click on Add a printer • Click Next

40 Networking Basics Adding a local printer • Select Local printer attached to this computer • (Deselect Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer if it has been selected.) • Click Next • Select Use the following port: • From the pull-down menu select the correct port for your printe...

41 Networking Basics Adding a local printer • At this screen, you canchange the name of theprinter (optional.) • Click Next • Select Yes , to print a test page. A successful printing will confirm that you have chosen the correct driver. • Click Next This screen gives you information about your print...

42 Networking Basics Adding a local printer When the test page has printed, • Go to Start > Printers and Faxes A successful installation will display the printer icon as shown at right. You have successfully added alocal printer. Click OK

43 Networking Basics 2. Sharing a network printer After you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers on your network, you can run the Add Printer Wizard on all the computers on your network. Please follow these directions to use the Add Printer Wizard to share the printer on your netwo...

44 Networking Basics Sharing a network printer • Select Network Printer • Click Next • Select Browse for a printer • Click Next

45 Networking Basics Sharing a network printer To check for proper installation: • Select the printer youwould like to share. • Click Next • Click Finish • Go to Start > Printers and Faxes

46 Networking Basics Sharing a network printer The printer icon will appear at right, indicating proper installation. You have completed adding the printer. To share this printer on your network: • Remember the printer name • Run the Add Printer Wizard on all the computers on your network. • Make su...

47 Networking Basics 3. Sharing an LPR printer To share an LPR printer (using a print server) you will need a Print Server such as the DP-101P+. Please make sure that you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers on your network. To share an LPR printer , please follow these directions:...

48 Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer • Select Create a new port • From the pull-down menu, select Standard TCP/IP Port , as shown. • Click Next • Please read the instructionson this screen. • Click Next • Enter the Printer IP Address and the Port Name , as shown. • Click Next

51 Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer • You can rename your printer if you choose. It is optional. Please remember the name ofyour printer. You will need thisinformation when you use the Add Printer Wizard on the other computers on yournetwork. • Click Next • Select Yes , to print a test page....

52 Networking Basics Other Tasks For help with other tasks in home or small office networking, see Using the Shared Documents folder and Sharing files and folders in the Help and Support Center in Microsoft Windows XP. 8. Technical Specifications Standards: • IEEE 802.11b • WiFi Certified Adapter Ty...

54 9. Contacting Technical Support You can find the most recent software and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. customers can contact D-Link technical su...

55 10. Warranty and Registration Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limited warranty for its product only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from: • D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor and • Prod...