Page 2 - Contents
2 Contents 1. Package Contents ........................................... 3 2. Introduction ..................................................... 4 3. Wireless Basics ............................................... 7 4. Getting Started............................................... 10 5. Using the ...
Page 3 - Contents of Package:; Air; System Requirements:; A PC computer with an available 32-bit PCI slot; Infrastructure
3 1. Package Contents Contents of Package: • D-Link Air DWL-510 2.4GHz Wireless PCI Adapter • Manual, QIG, and Drivers on CD • Printed Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. System Requirements: • A PC computer with an available 32-bit PCI slot ...
Page 5 - Product Features & Benefits; Provides high-speed wireless connection up to 11Mbps
5 Product Features & Benefits • Provides a simple and inexpensive way to connect your desktop computer to a wireless network at home, or at the office • Wi-Fi compatible • Fully compliant with the 802.11b standard and interoperable with all existing 802.11b-compliant devices • Quick and Easy Ins...
Page 6 - LEDs; LED
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.
Page 7 - Basics; Low Implementation Costs –
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...
Page 8 - Wireless Basics; Standards - Based Technology
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...
Page 9 - devices or appliances that generate RF noise.
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...
Page 10 - Started; DHCP
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...
Page 11 - Getting Started; Setting Up an Infrastructure Network; Install the drivers for the wireless network adapter (such as the; Install the
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 ...
Page 12 - Wireless PCI Adapter in the desktop computer is; IP Address for each computer must be in the same IP
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...
Page 13 - Using the Configuration Utility; Configuration Utility icon; If the utility icon does not appear, double-click on the
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...
Page 14 - Configuration Utility; Link Info
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...
Page 15 - Configuration
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...
Page 16 - Select; In the; Inpu; t your; IP address and subnet mask.; (The IP Addresses on your; DNS server address only if you plan to use the Internet.
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 ...
Page 18 - SSID; Authentication Mode-
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...
Page 19 - The; ABOUT; screen gives you information about the; Firmware; and; Utility Versions
19 Configuration Utility About The ABOUT screen gives you information about the MAC Address, Firmware and Utility Versions of the DWL-510.
Page 20 - Go to; Start; Right-click on; My Computer; Properties; Select the; Hardware Tab; Click; Device Manager
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,...
Page 21 - Troubleshooting
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...
Page 24 - Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP; Microsoft Windows XP.; Note: Please refer to websites such as; Set up a home or small office network
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...
Page 25 - Networking Basics; Please follow all the instructions in this window:; Next
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...
Page 26 - Computer description
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
Page 27 - Please wait while the wizard applies the changes.
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.
Page 28 - In the window below, select the best option. In this example,; Create a; has been selected. You will run this disk on each of; Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive
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,...
Page 30 - Finish
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...
Page 31 - Naming your Computer; You may enter a
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...
Page 32 - Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000; All Programs
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...
Page 33 - Networking Basics
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...
Page 34 - Assigning a Static IP Address
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...
Page 35 - on; Local; Highlight; Internet
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
Page 36 - in the
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...
Page 37 - Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging; For Windows Me and 98SE:
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...
Page 38 - Adding and Sharing Printers in Windows XP; Adding a local printer; printer connected directly to a computer)
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...
Page 39 - Adding a local printer; Add a printer
39 Networking Basics Adding a local printer • Click on Add a printer • Click Next
Page 40 - (Most computers use the
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...
Page 41 - Yes
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...
Page 42 - When the test page has printed,; OK
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
Page 43 - Sharing a network printer
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...
Page 44 - Sharing a network printer; Network; Browse for a printer
44 Networking Basics Sharing a network printer • Select Network Printer • Click Next • Select Browse for a printer • Click Next
Page 45 - To check for proper installation:
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
Page 46 - Remember the; printer name; Run the; Add Printer; Add; on all the
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...
Page 47 - Sharing an LPR printer; To share an; Click on; Add a Printer
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:...
Page 48 - Sharing an LPR printer
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
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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....
Page 52 - Other Tasks; Specifications
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...
Page 54 - Contacting Technical Support; D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:; Serial number of the unit
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...
Page 55 - Warranty and Registration
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...
