D-Link DWL-G650+ - Manuals

5 Features WPA* (Wi Fi Protected Access) authorizes and identifies users based on a secret key that changes automatically at a regular interval, for example: 802.1x Authentication in conjunction with the radius server verifies the identity of would be clients „ „ „ TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Proto...

6 D-Link 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. D-Link wireless products will allow you access to the data you want, when and where you want it. You will ...

8 Standards-Based Technology The DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter utilizes the new 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 environments, w...

10 Getting Started Infrastructure – using an Access Point, or Wireless Router, such as the DI-624. Ad-Hoc – directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to- peer communication, using wireless network adapters oneach computer, such as two or more DWL-G650 wirelessnetwork Cardbus adapters. On the...

11 Please remember that D-Link Air Plus Xtreme G wireless devices are pre-configured to connect together, right out of the box, with their default settings. You will need broadband Internet access (a Cable or DSL-subscriber line intoyour home or office) Consult with your Cable or DSL provider for pr...

12 Getting Started Setting up a Wireless Ad Hoc Network Install the D-Link DWL-G650 Wireless Network adapter into one laptop computer. See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product for installation instructions . Install another DWL-G650 into a laptop computer. See the Quick Installatio...

13 Using the Configuration Utility Before you use the configuration utility for the DWL-G650, you must install thedrivers and the configuration utility from the CD-ROM that came with the DWL- G650. (Please see the Quick Installation Guide that came with the product.) After you have completed this in...

14 Status: Displays the MAC Address of the Access Point that is associated with the DWL-G650. SSID: The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to the wireless network. The factory SSID setting is set to default . TxRate: The default setting is Auto ; TxRate settings are automatically determined...

15 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 (Wireless Local Area Network) must use the ...

16 Configuration Utility Encryption Data Encryption – enable Encryption by clicking on the box. Encryption is disabled as the default setting. Authorization mode – choose one of the following modes: Open Authentication – communicates the key across the network Shared Authentication – allows communic...

17 Available Networks 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 on the Connect button. Profiles In the lower half of the screen, you can manage the profiles that you havecreated for the wire...

18 In this window you can configure all the properties of a profile in order toconnect with a network of your choice. After you have entered your changes in this window, click OK to save the changes. Configuration Utility Add New Profile

19 The ABOUT screen gives you information about the F irmware and Utility Versions of the DWL-G650. Configuration Utility About

20 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 ...

21 Please follow all the instructions in this window: Networking Basics 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

23 Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes. Networking Basics When the changes are complete, click Next . Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer. This may take a few minutes.

24 Networking Basics 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. Click Next

25 Networking Basics Please read the information under Here’s how in the screen below. After you complete the Network Setup Wizard you will use the Network Setup Disk to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on your network. To continue click Next.

26 Networking Basics Please read the information on this screen, 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 the N...

27 „ 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...

29 Networking Basics 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: Residential Gateways/Broadband Routers will automatically assign IP Ad- dresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP...

30 Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 „ Double-click on Network Connections „ „ Double-click on Properties Right-click on Local Area Connections

31 Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 You have completed the assignment of a Static IP Address. (You do not need to assign a Static IP Address if you have a DHCP-capable Gateway/Router.) Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click Properties „ „ IP Address: e.g., 192.16...

33 1. Check that the drivers for the DWL-G650 are installed properly. Click Device Manager „ Select the HardwareTab „ Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-G650. Read the following descriptions if you are having pr...

35 2. I cannot connect to the access point or the wireless router. 3. The DWL-G650 Power and Link lights are not on. 4. I forgot my Encryption key. Check to see if the DWL-G650 Cardbus adapter is firmly insertedinto the Cardbus slot of your laptop computer. Make sure that the DWL-G650 Wireless Adapt...

36 Troubleshooting A. Under Tools > select Folder Options …> select View > under Hidden files and folders > select Show hidden files and folders B. Uncheck Hide extension for known file types > click on Apply C. Search for previously loaded driver files. Remove these files from the IN...

38 IEEE 802.11b Draft IEEE 802.11gIEEE 802.11 „ Standards „ Technical Specifications „ ActivityLink Diagnostic LED „ „ Temperature Operating: 0ºC to 55ºC (32ºF to 131ºF) „ 95% maximum, non-condensing Humidity: „ Warranty: 3 years „ 0.12 lb. (55 grams) „ Weight: *WPA will be available Spring 2003 as ...

39 PowerSave mode = 28mA Transmitter Output Power: Technical Specifications Data Rates: With Automatic Fallback 54Mbps; 48Mbps; 36Mbps; 24Mbps; 18Mbps; 12Mbps; 11Mbps; 9Mbps; 6Mbps; 5.5Mbps; 2Mbps; 1Mbps „ Modulation Technology: Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) Range: „ Indoors: Up ...

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

41 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 Products purchased and delivered withi...