D-Link DWL-AG530 - Manuals

5 Features Versatility - The DWL-AG530 is fully compatible with IEEE 802.11a and 802.11b standards, making it interoperable with 802.11a and 802.11b wire-less routers and access points in your office, home or at public wirelesshotspots. „ 32-bit PCI Performance/Plug & Play Connectivity - The DWL...

6 D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to- use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, businessor public access wireless networks. D-Link wireless products will allow youaccess to the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be...

7 Wireless Basics (continued) People use WLAN technology for many different purposes: Mobility – Productivity increases when people have access to data in any location within the operating range of the WLAN. Management decisions basedon real-time information can significantly improve worker efficien...

8 Standards-Based Technology The DWL-AG530 Wireless PCI Adapter utilizes the 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g standard. The IEEE 802.11g standard is an extension of the 802.11b standard. It increases the data rate up to 54 Mbps within the 2.4GHz band utilizing OFDM technology. This means that in most en...

9 Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations The D-Link Air Premier AG DWL-AG530 lets you access your network, using a wireless connection, from virtually anywhere within its operating range. Keep inmind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, orother objec...

10 Getting Started Infrastructure – using an access point or wireless router such as the DWL-7100AP. 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-AG530 Wireless PCI Adapters. On the follow...

11 You will need broadband Internet access (a Cable or DSL-subscriber lineinto your home or office). Consult with your Cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem. Connect the Cable or DSL modem to your broadband router. ( See the Quick Installation Guide included with your router ). ...

12 Getting Started (continued) Setting up a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network Install the DWL-AG660 into a laptop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-AG660). Set the wireless configuration for the adapters to Ad-Hoc mode, setthe adapters to the same channel, and assign an IP addr...

13 D-Link Air PremierAG TM DWL-AG530 uses the Configuration Utility as the management software. The utility provides the user an easy interface to changeany settings related to the wireless adapter. After you have completed theinstallation of the DWL-AG530 (refer to the Quick Installation Guide that...

14 Link Info Using the Configuration Utility (continued) After clicking on the Configuration Utility icon, the Link Info screen will display the settings for the DWL-AG530: SSID: The Service Set Identifier is thename assigned to the wirelessnetwork. The factory SSID set-ting is default . Tx Rate: Tx...

15 Wireless Mode: Authentication: Keys 1-4: Select the default key. Data Encryption: IP Settings: Click on the pull-down menu; select from thefollowing options: Infrastructure - Connecting to the WLAN using an access point. (This is the default setting). Ad-Hoc - Wireless mode used when connecting d...

16 Configuration > IP Settings Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Obtain an IP Address Automatically: Choose this option to obtain an IP address automatically through a DHCPserver. Assign the following IP Address: Choose this option to assign a static IP address. Obtain DNS Server Addres...

17 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Configuration> WPA/WPA2 Advanced Security Settings Authentication > WPA/WPA2 >802.1X The Advanced Security Set- tings screen will appear, as shown below . Select the EAP Type you want to use. Configure thei n f o r m a t i o n n e e d e d f o r...

18 Configuration > WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Select WPA-PSK/WPA2- PSK in the Authentication field. Click Authentication Config When you select WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK, 802.1X is Dis- abled . Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Authentication > WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK > 802.1X Enter the WPA/WPA2 passphrase...

19 Frequency: Select the network fre-quency from these options: Auto ; b 2.4GHz ; b/g 2.4GHz ; or a 5GHz . Profile IP Settings: You can Enable or Disable the IP Settings portion of your profile here. If you select Disable you will need to configure the IP address information each time you connect to...

20 Refresh: Click on Refresh to get the most updated list ofavailable networks. Available Network: The top section of the window displays the Available Networks . Scroll up and down the list and highlight the network to which you wish to connect. Click onthe Connect button. Profile: In the lower hal...

21 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Site Survey > Advanced, Add, Configuration or Properties If you clicked on Add, you can config- ure, in this window, all the propertiesof a profile that you wish to add to thenetwork. In this window you can select the typeof network connection that a...

22 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 networking computers...

23 Please follow all the instructions in this window: Networking Basics (continued) Click Next . In the following window, select the best description of your computer. If yourcomputer connects to the Internet through a gateway/router, select thesecond option as shown. Click Next .

26 Networking Basics (continued) In the window below, select the option that fits your needs. 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. ...

29 Networking Basics (continued) Naming your Computer To name your computer in Windows XP , please follow these directions: 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 Sys- tem Propert...

31 Networking Basics (continued) Checking the IP Address in Windows XP This window will appear. Click the Support tab . Click Close . „ „ Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Note: DHCP-capable routers will automatically assign IP addresses to the com-puters on the network, using DHCP (D...

32 Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 „ Double-clickon Network Connections . „ „ Double-click on Properties . Right-click on Local Area Connections .

35 1. How do I check that the drivers for the DWL-AG530 are installed properly? Click Device Manager . „ Select the HardwareTab . „ Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installa-tion and operation of the DWL-AG530. Read the following descriptions if y...

36 Troubleshooting (continued) „ „ „ „ Double-clickon Network adapters . Right-click on D-Link AirPremier TM DWL- AG530 Wireless PCIAdapter . Select Proper- ties to check that the driversare installedproperly. Click OK . D-Link Air Pro DWL-AB650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter „ Look under Device Status to...

37 Make sure that the SSID on the D-Link DWL-AG530 Wireless PCIAdapter is exactly the same as the SSID on the access point orwireless router. Move the DWL-AG530 and access point or wireless router into thesame room and then test the wireless connection. Disable all security settings. (WEP, MAC Addre...

39 Check that the Network Connection for the wireless client is configured properly. Select AP (Infrastructure) when connecting to an access point and select Ad-Hoc mode when connecting without an access point. Double-click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar > click on Configuration to change the se...

40 IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11IEEE 802.11a „ Standards „ Technical Specifications „ PCI 2.2 Bus Type „ Temperature Operating: 32 O F to 131 O F (0 O C to 55 O C) „ 95% maximum, non-condensing Humidity: „ 0.15 lb. (66 grams) „ Weight: Internal Antenna Type: Omni Directional Dipole Antenna with 2~4 dbi g...

41 54Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-73dBm 11Mbps CCK, 8% PER, -91dBm 9Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-90dBm 48Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-76dBm 36Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-82dBm 12Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-89dBm 18Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-88dBm 24Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-85dBm 5.150GHz to 5.875GHz Frequency Range: 2.420GHz to 2.4835GHz „ Technical Spe...

42 Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limitedwarranty for its product only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from: • D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor and • Products purchased and delivered wi...

45 Appendix Incise the heat- shrinkable tubing 2. 1. Turn the screws to the LEFT to loosen them. 4. 6. 8. 3. 5. 7. 9. Peel off the tubing. Take the DWL- AG530. Assemble the low profile bracket. Take apart the bracket. Fix the cable and bone of bracket with the backup tubing. Turn the screws to the R...

46 Appendix EAP Types Configuration > Advanced Security Settings > EAP Types EAP Type Inner Authentication Protocol Information needed for Authenticating EAP-TLS CertificateUser Name LEAP User NamePassword PAP TTLS IdentityUser NamePassword CHAP TTLS IdentityUser NamePassword MSCHAP TTLS Ident...

47 EAP Type Inner Authentication Protocol Information needed for Authenticating EAP-Generic Token Card EAP-MD5 EAP-Generic Token Card User NamePassword EAP-MSCHAPv2 EAP-MD5 TTLS IdentityUser NamePassword TTLS IdentityUser NamePassword EAP-TTLS TTLS IdentityUser NamePasswordDomain Name PEAP User Name...

48 Domain Name: Each server has a domain name that uniquely identifies it. That domain name isnormally contained in the Subject CN field of the server certificate. A server domain name ends with the name of a larger administrative domain, to whichthe server belongs. TTLS Identity: EAP-TTLS has a uni...