Page 2 - Contents; Networking Basics
2 Contents Package Contents ................................................................................ 3 Introduction ........................................................................................... 4 Wireless Basics .....................................................................
Page 3 - Package Contents; Contents of Package:; System Requirements:
3 Package Contents This manual applies specifically to the DWL-610 revision M1. Pleaserefer to earlier versions of this manual if you have a previous versionof the DWL-610. Contents of Package: D-Link Air DWL-610 2.4 GHz W ireless Cardbus Adapter Manual and Drivers on CD Quick Installation Guide If ...
Page 4 - Introduction
4 Introduction The D-Link Air DW L-610 W ireless Cardbus Adapter is an 802.11b wireless adapter that supports high-speed wireless networking at home, at work or in public places. The DW L-610 is c om patible with ex is ting 802.11b devices such as the D-Link Air and Air Plus family of products inclu...
Page 5 - LEDS; LED
5 Link: Solid green light indicates connection to the network ACT: Blinking amber light indicates activity on the network LEDS LED stands for L ight - E mitting D iode. Features & Benefits n Provides a simple and inexpensive way to connect your laptop computer to awireless network at home, at th...
Page 6 - Wireless Basics; Mobility; Installation and Network Expansion; Scalability; Inexpensive Solution
6 Wireless Basics 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 accesswireless networks. D-Link wireless products will allow you access to the data you want,when and where you want ...
Page 7 - Plus; Standards-Based Technology
7 The DWL-610 is compatible with 802.11b wireless products, which include : D-Link Air Plus DWL-650+ 2.4GHz W ireless Cardbus Adapter used with laptop computers D-Link Air DWL-510, D-Link Air Plus DWL-520+ 2.4GHz W ireless PCI cards used with desktop computers D-Link Air Plus DWL-900AP+ Enhanced 2.4...
Page 8 - Getting Started
8 There are basically two modes of networking: Infrastructure – using an Access Point or Router, such as the DI-614+ Ad-Hoc – directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to- peer communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer, such as two or more DW L-610 wirelessnetwork adapt...
Page 9 - Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network
9 Please remember that D-Link Air 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 proper installati...
Page 10 - Setting up a Wireless Ad Hoc Network; IP Address; Desktop; IP Address for each computer must be in the same IP Address range
10 Getting Started (continued) Setting up a Wireless Ad Hoc Network Install the W ireless PCI adapter(e.g., DW L-510) into the desktop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product for installation instructions .) Install the DW L-610 wireless Cardbus adapter into a laptop co...
Page 11 - Using the Configuration Utility
11 Select the Wireless Networks tab. Uncheck the box in the properties windowthat enables windows configuration. D-Link Air DWL-610 uses the Configuration Utility as the management software. The utility provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to the wirelessadapter. After ...
Page 12 - Link Info
12 Link Info Using the Configuration Utility (continued) After clicking on the Configuration Utility icon, the Link Info screen will display the settings for the DW L-610: SSID: The Service Set Identifier is the nameassigned to the wireless network.The factory SSID setting is default . Tx Rate: The ...
Page 13 - Apply; When you click; IP Settings; in the Configuration window, the pop-up screen above will; Configuration
13 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 dir...
Page 14 - Click; if you have made any changes; Data Packet Parameter:; Select the parameters here; Enable; or; Disable; Launch Utility on Startup:; Advanced
14 Ad-Hoc Channel: All devices in the Ad Hocnetwork must be set to thesame channel Click Apply if you have made any changes Data Packet Parameter: Select the parameters here Profile IP Settings: You can Enable or Disable the IP Settings portion of your profile here. If youselect Disable you will nee...
Page 15 - Site Survey
15 Refresh: Click on Refresh to get the most updated list of availablenetworks. 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 on the Connect but- ton. Profile: In the lower ...
Page 16 - Authentication
16 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Site Survey > Add If you clicked on Add, you can configure, in this window, all theproperties of a profile that youwish to add to the network. In this window you can selectthe type of network connection. Click OK to save the changes. If you clicked o...
Page 17 - To use 802.1x and to configure its settings, please do the following:; Enabled; Advanced Security Settings
17 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Site Survey > Configuration > 802.1X To use 802.1x and to configure its settings, please do the following: IEEE 802.1X - Select Enabled . Click Authentication Config Select the EAP Type you want to use. Configure the information needed forauthenti...
Page 18 - PAP
18 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) 802.1x > Advanced Security Settings > EAP Types EAP Type Inner Authentication Protocol Information needed for Authenticating EAP-TLS EAP-MSCHAPv2 CertificateUser Name User NamePasswordDomain Name LEAP User NamePassword PAP TTLS IdentityUser NamePa...
Page 19 - EAP Type; Validate Server Certificate:; Check; Validate Server Certificate; to verify the identity of the authentication server; Add; button at the; Trusted CA List; (at the bottom of the
19 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) 802.1x > Advanced Security Settings > EAP Types (continued) 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 Identity U...
Page 20 - Subject CN; Trusted CA
20 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Domain Name: Each server has a domain name that uniquely identifies it. That domain name is normallycontained in the Subject CN field of the server certificate. A server domain name ends with the name of a larger administrative domain, to which the serv...
Page 21 - Configure; After you click; Authentication Config; Select; in the
21 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Authentication > WPA Click Configure . Select the availablenetwork to which youwant to connect. After you click Authentication Config , the Advanced Security Settings screen will ap- pear. Complete the Advanced Security Settings configuration. Please...
Page 23 - Enter the; OK; The configuration is done.
23 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Enter the WPA Passphrase . Click OK . The configuration is done.
Page 24 - The; ABOUT; About
24 The ABOUT screen gives you the MAC Address, Utility Version and the Driver Version of the DWL-6 1 0. Using the Configuration Utility (continued) About
Page 25 - Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP; Microsoft Windows XP.; Set up a home or small office network
25 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...
Page 26 - Next
26 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 the second optionas shown. Click Next
Page 28 - Network Setup Wizard
28 Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes. Networking Basics (continued) W hen the changes are complete, click Next . Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer. This may take a few minutes.
Page 29 - Create a Network Setup Disk; has been selected. You will run this disk on
29 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 ea ch of the computers on your network. Click Next . Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive A.
Page 32 - Naming your Computer
32 n 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 nn n n n Select the Computer Name Tab in the System Properties win...
Page 34 - Checking the IP Address in Windows XP; Support tab; Close; Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000; Start
34 Networking Basics (continued) Checking the IP Address in Windows XP This window will appear. Click the Support tab Click Close n n 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,...
Page 35 - Properties
35 Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 n Double-click on NetworkConnections n n Double-click on Properties Right-click on Local Area Connections
Page 38 - Troubleshooting
38 1. Check that the drivers for the DWL-610 are i nstal led properl y. Click Device Manager n Select the HardwareTab n Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation andoperation of the DW L-610. Read the following descriptions if you are having p...
Page 40 - I cannot connect to the access point or the wireless router.; The computer does not recognize the DWL-610 Cardbus Adapter.
40 2. I cannot connect to the access point or the wireless router. Check to see if the DW L-610 Cardbus adapter is firmly inserted into theCardbus slot of your laptop. Make sure that the SSID on the DW L-610 Cardbus adapter is exactly thesame as the SSID on the Access Point or wireless router. Move ...
Page 42 - How can I troubleshoot distance issues using the DWL-610.
42 Move the DW L-610 and Access Point or W ireless router into the sameroom and then test the wireless connection. Change the channel of the Access Point. Move devices within the line of sight Check that the Network Connection for the wireless client is configured properly. Select AP (Infrastructure...
Page 43 - Technical Specifications; Standards; Operating: 32
43 Technical Specifications IEEE 802.11b n Standards System Requirements: Temperature Operating: 32 º F to 131 º F (0 º C to 55 º C ) Storing: -4 º F to 167 º F (-20 º C to 75 º C) nn Operating: 10% - 90%, non-condensing Humidity: n Storage: 5% - 95%, non-condensing n Antenna Type: Integrated Micros...
Page 44 - Supports 64-bit or 128-bit WEP encryption; Media Access Control:; Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
44 Technical Specifications (continued) 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps (with Automatic Fallback) 1-11 United States (FCC) n Operating Channels: Data Rates: n Supports 64-bit or 128-bit WEP encryption Encryption: n 2.4 – 2.4835 GHz, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum n Frequency Range: Media Access Control: CSMA/CA ...
Page 45 - Wa r r a n t y a n d Re g i s t r a t i o n; Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise
Wa r r a n t y a n d Re g i s t r a t i o n Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise 1. Bitte lesen Sie sich diese Hinweise sorgfaltig durch. 2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung fur den spatern Gebrauch auf. 3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerat vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Vervenden Sie keine Flussig- oder Aerosolreiniger...
Page 46 - Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Hardware: D-L in k wa r r a n t s it s h a r d wa r e pr od u ct s t o be fr ee fr om d e fe ct s in wor k m a n s h ip a n d m a t e r ia ls , u n d e r n or m a l u se a n d se r vice, for t h e followin g p er iod s m e a s u r e d fr om d a t e of p u r ch a se fr om D-L in k or...
Page 48 - D-Link Offices for Registration and Warranty Service; Trademarks; Copyright Statement
P E RF ORMAN CE , F AI LU RE OR I N T E RRU P T I ON OF A D- L IN K P RODU CT, H OWE VE R CAU S E D AN D ON AN Y T H E ORY OF L I ABI L I T Y. TH I S L I MIT AT I ON WIL L AP P L Y E VE N IF D- L I N K H AS BE E N ADVI S E D OF T H E P OS S I BIL I T Y OF S U CH DAMAGE . I F YOU P U RCH AS E D A D-L...
Page 49 - Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement; CE Mark Warning; BSMI Warning
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential inst...
Page 50 - O ffices
O ffices Australia D-Link Australasia Unit 16, 390 Eastern Valley Way, Roseville, NSW 2069 Australia TEL: 61-2-9417-7100 FAX: 61-2-9417-1077 TOLL FREE (Australia): 1800-177100 TOLL FREE (New Zealand): 0800-900900 URL: www.dlink.com.au E-MAIL: [email protected] & [email protected] Level 1, 434...
