D-Link DWL-AG660 - Manuals

5 Features LEDs LED stands for L ight- E mitting D iode. The DWL-AG660 has the following LEDs: User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities Versatility - The DWL-AG660 is fully compatible with IEEE 802.11aand 802.11b standards, making it interoperable with 802.11a and 802.11bwireless routers...

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 The DWL-AG660 is also interoperable with other 802.11g, 802.11a,and 802.11b standards-compliant devices. 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 ...

8 Standards-Based Technology The DWL-AG660 Wireless Cardbus Adapter utilizes the 802.11a, 802.11b and802.11g standard. The IEEE 802.11g standard is an extension of the 802.11b standard. It increasesthe data rate up to 54 Mbps within the 2.4GHz band (108Mbps in Turbo mode.)The 802.11a standard also i...

9 Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations The D-Link AirPremier AG DWL-AG660 lets you access your network, using a wireless connection, from virtually anywhere within its operating range. Keepin mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, orother object...

10 Getting Started Infrastructure – using an access point or wireless routersuch as the DWL-7100AP. Ad-Hoc – directly connecting to another computer, for Peer-to-Peer communication, using wireless network adapters oneach computer, such as two or more DWL-AG660 Wireless108Mbps Cardbus Adapters. On th...

12 Getting Started (continued) Setting up a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network Install the D-Link DWL-AG660 Wireless Cardbus Adapter into onelaptop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product for installation instructions). Install another DWL-AG660 into a laptop computer, or you cani...

13 Select the Wireless Networks tab. Uncheck the box in the properties windowthat enables windows configuration. D-Link AirPremier AG DWL-AG660 uses the Configuration Utility as themanagement software. The utility provides the user an easy interface to changeany settings related to the wireless adap...

14 S t a t u s : D i s p l a y sthe MAC address oft h e a c c e s s p o i n tthat is associatedw i t h t h e D W L -AG660. SSID: The ServiceSet Identifier is thename assigned tothe wirelessnetwork. Thefactory SSIDsetting is set todefault. Frequency:The DWL-AG660 is a dualband wireless cardbus adapte...

15 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) SSID - Service Set Identifier isa name that identifies a wirelessn e t w o r k . A c c e s s p o i n t s a n dwireless devices attempting toconnect to a specific WLAN(Wireless Local Area Network)must use the same SSID. Thedefault setting is default. Wir...

16 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Encryption > WEP Encryption – WEP is selected here. The other choices are WPA, WPA PSKand None. Authorization mode – choose one of the following modes: Open Authentication – communicates the key across the network.Shared Authentication – allows commu...

17 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Encryption > WPA Encryption – WPA is selected here. The other choices are WEP, WPA PSK,and None. Config – Click Config when WPA is selected. Define Certificate – This pop-up dialog box appears when you select WPAand click Config. Select a Certificate...

18 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Encryption > WPA PSK Encryption – WPA PSK is selected here. The other choices are WEP, WPA,and None. Config – Click Config when WPA PSK is selected. Define WPA PSK – Enter your WPA Passphrase. The minimum length is 8characters. Click OK to complete t...

19 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Refresh- Click on Refresh to get themost updated list ofavailable networks. Available Network- The top section of the window displays the Available Net- works. Scroll up and down the list and highlight the network to which you wishto connect. Click on t...

21 The About screen gives you information about the MAC address and the Utilityand Driver Versions of the DWL-AG660. Using the Configuration Utility (continued) About

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 ...

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 oneach of the computers on your network. Click Next. Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive A. Cli...

29 Networking Basics (continued) 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 ComputerName Tab in the Sys-tem Properties window. You ...

31 Networking Basics (continued) Checking the IP Address in Windows XP This window will appear. Click theSupport tab. ClickClose. 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 (Dynamic H...

33 Select Use the following DNS serveraddresses. Enter theLAN IP address of thewireless router. (D-Linkwireless routers have aLAN IP address of192.168.0.1). Networking Basics(continued) You have completed the assignment of astatic IP address. (You do not need to as-sign a static IP address if you ha...

35 1. How do I check that the drivers for the DWL-AG660 are installed properly? Click DeviceManager. Select theHardwareTab. Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installa-tion and operation of the DWL-AG660. Read the following descriptions if youare ha...

37 Make sure that the DWL-AG660 Wireless Cardbus Adapter isproperly seated in the computer’s cardbus slot. If Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of theadapter, make sure to completely remove drivers that werepreviously loaded. To remove the drivers, do the following: Check to see if...

38 Troubleshooting (continued) A. Under Tools> select Folder Options…> select View > under Hidden files and folders > select Showhidden files and folders. B. Uncheck Hide extension for known file types > click on Apply. C. Search for previously loaded driver files. Remove these files ...

39 Troubleshooting (continued) Check that the Network Connection for the wireless client isconfigured properly. Select AP (Infrastructure) when connectingto an access point and select Ad-Hoc mode when connectingwithout an access point. Double-click on the WLAN icon in thetaskbar > click on Config...

40 IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11IEEE 802.11a Standards Technical Specifications 32-bit Cardbus Bus Type Temperature Operating: 32ºF to 131ºF (0ºC to 55ºC) 95% maximum, non-condensing Humidity: Warranty: 3 years 0.12 lb. (55 grams) Weight: Internal Antenna Type: Dual Antenna Diversity Switching 64-, 128-b...

41 5.150GHz to 5.850GHz Frequency Range: 2.4GHz to 2.462GHz PowerSave mode = 70mW Technical Specifications (continued) Data Rates: With Automatic Fallback 108Mbps (Turbo Mode); 54Mbps; 48Mbps; 36Mbps; 24Mbps; 18Mbps;12Mbps; 11Mbps; 9Mbps; 6Mbps; 5.5Mbps; 2Mbps; 1Mbps Modulation Technology: Orthogona...