Page 2 - Contents
2 Contents 1. Package Contents ............................................. 3 2. Introduction........................................................ 4 3. Wireless Basics ................................................. 6 4. Getting Started .................................................. 9 5. I...
Page 3 - Contents of Package:; Air; System Requirements:; Infrastructure
3 1. Package Contents Contents of Package: • D-Link Air Plus DWL-650+ 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus 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 laptop computer with an available 32...
Page 6 - Basics; Low Implementation Costs –
6 3. Wireless Basics D-Link Air Plus wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or wherever a wireless network is available. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link Air Plus wireless f...
Page 7 - Wireless Basics; Network Expansion; Wireless Family of LAN products include:; Standards - Based Technology
7 Wireless Basics Network Expansion - Wireless technology allows the network to go where wires cannot go. Reduced Cost-of-Ownership - While the initial investment required for Wireless LAN hardware might be higher than the cost of wired LAN hardware, overall installation expenses and life-cycle cost...
Page 8 - Installation Considerations
8 Wireless Basics Installation Considerations Designed to go up to 1,312 feet (400 meters) outdoors and up to 328 feet (100 meters) indoors, the D-Link Air Plus DWL-650+ lets you access your network with your laptop computer from virtually anywhere. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness ...
Page 9 - Started; A wireless
9 Wireless Basics For the average home, signal range should not be an issue. If you experience low or no signal strength in areas of your home that you wish to access, consider positioning the Access Point in a location directly between the computers with wireless adapters. Additional Access Points ...
Page 10 - Getting Started; Setting Up an Infrastructure Network; Using the Configuration Utility-; Connect the modem to a wireless Broadband router (such as the; Install the drivers for the wireless network adapter (such as the; Plus; into the laptop computer.; Quick Installation Guide
10 Getting Started Setting Up an Infrastructure Network Please remember that D-Link Air Plus wireless devices are pre-configured to connect together, right out of the box, with the default settings. Please refer to the following sections of this manual for additional information about setting up a n...
Page 11 - See the; IP Address for each computer must be in the same IP; , and the subnet mask
11 Getting Started Setting up a Wireless Ad Hoc Network IP Address Install a network adapter into one computer. In the example above, the D-Link Air Plus DWL-120 USB Wireless Network adapter is installed. You can also install the DWL-520 Wireless PCI Adapter in the desktop computer. See the Quick In...
Page 12 - Do not insert the DWL-650+ Cardbus into the Cardbus slot at; Turn on the laptop computer.; Install Driver/PC Utility; bullet point on the installation
12 5. Installing the DWL-650+ Installing the DWL-650+ Drivers & Utility NOTE: Do not insert the DWL-650+ Cardbus into the Cardbus slot at this point. You will be instructed in Section 2 to install the DWL-650+ Cardbus adapter later in this Quick Installation Guide. Windows XP, 2000, Me, or 98 In...
Page 13 - Drivers and Utility; Start; Installing the Drivers and Utility
13 Installing the DWL-650+ Drivers and Utility If the AutoRun function on your laptop computer does not automatically start, proceed to the steps below. If it does, proceed to Section 2. • Go to Start > Run > type D:\Setup.exe • Click OK NOTE: The letter “D” represents the letter of the CD-ROM...
Page 14 - For Windows XP; Continue Anyway
14 Installing the DWL-650+ Drivers and Utility • Select No, I will restart my computer later. • Click Finish • Shut down your laptop computer. • Insert the DWL-650+ into the Cardbus slot. • Restart your laptop computer • Click Nex t at the Welcome screen (Fig. 5.2.4) Fig. 5.2.3 Fig. 5.2.4 The Instal...
Page 15 - Using the Configuration Utility; wireless routers and access points.
15 Installing the DWL-650+ For Windows 2000 , Fig. 5.2.6 may appear after the laptop computer restarts. Select Yes to finalize the installation. For Windows Me and 98 , after the laptop computer restarts, it will ask you to reboot the computer once more to finalize the driver installation. Select Ye...
Page 16 - Configuration Utility; Link Info
16 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-650+. SSID: The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to the wireless netwo...
Page 17 - Configuration; To communicate on the network all devices must have the
17 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 (Wirele...
Page 18 - Encryption; Please note that all devices must share the same Encryption
18 Configuration Utility Encryption Please note that all devices must share the same Encryption settings to communicate on the network. Data Encryption – enable Encryption by clicking on the box. The DWL- 650+ has Encryption disabled as the default setting. Authorization mode – choose one of the fol...
Page 19 - Site Survey
19 Configuration Utility Site Survey 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 profile...
Page 20 - Properties; After you have entered your changes in this window, click; OK; to save the; Current Setting
20 Configuration Utility Properties In this window you can configure all the properties of a profile in order to connect with a network of your choice. After you have entered your changes in this window, click OK to save the changes. Current Setting Current Setting/Default Setting default Fig. 6.7
Page 21 - About; ABOUT; screen gives you information about the F; irmware; and; Utility
21 Configuration Utility About The ABOUT screen gives you information about the F irmware and Utility Versions of the DWL-650+. Fig. 6.8 D-Link Air Plus Configuration Utility D-Link Air Plus DWL-650+ 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapter DWL-650+
Page 22 - (The examples below are; Go to; Right-click on; My Computer; Select the; Hardware Tab; Click; Device Manager
22 7. Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-650+ 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 23 - Troubleshooting
23 Troubleshooting • Double-click on Network Adapters • Right-click on D-Link Air Plus DWL-650+ Wireless 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 Plus DWL-650+ Wireless...
Page 25 - AirPlus
25 Troubleshooting • Check that the LED indicators on the wireless router are functioning properly. If not, check that the AC power and Ethernet cables are firmly connected. • Check that the IP Address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS settings are correctly entered for the network • In Infrastructure ...
Page 26 - Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP; Microsoft Windows XP.; Note: Please refer to websites such as; Select; Set up a home or small office network
26 8. 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 27 - Networking Basics; Please follow all the instructions in this window:; Next
27 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 28 - Computer description
28 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 Fig. 8.4 Fig. 8.5
Page 29 - Please wait while the wizard applies the changes.
29 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. Fig. 8.6 Fig. 8.7
Page 30 - 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
30 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 32 - Finish
32 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...
Page 33 - Naming your Computer; You may enter a
33 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 34 - Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000; All Programs
34 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 35 - Networking Basics
35 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 98/ME users: go to Start > Run . Type Com...
Page 36 - Assigning a Static IP Address
36 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 37 - on; Local; Highlight; Internet
37 Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address • Right-click on Local Area Connections. • Click Properties • Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) • Click Properties D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ Wireless Adapter Fig. 8.23 Fig. 8.24
Page 38 - in the; You have completed the assignment of a Static IP Address.
38 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 39 - Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows XP
39 Networking Basics Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows XP To be able to connect to a wireless network, make sure the proper network settings are configured for DWL-650+. Go to Start > right-click on My Network Places > select Properties > double-click on the Wireless Network Conne...
Page 41 - Enter the LAN IP
41 Networking Basics Connecting to a Wireless Network Connecting to a Wireless Network with a Wireless Router or an Access Point using a DHCP server in Windows 2000. Select Obtain an IP address automatically. Select Obtain DNS server address automatically. Click OK Connecting to a Wireless Network w...
Page 42 - Connecting to a Wireless Network; Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows Me and 98
42 Networking Basics Connecting to a Wireless Network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows Me and 98 Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on the Network associated with the DWL-650+ > click Properties > select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) > click Properties Co...
Page 43 - Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging; . A window similar to
43 Networking Basics Connecting to a Wireless Network Connecting to a Wireless Network with a Wireless Router or Access Point using a static IP address in Windows Me or Windows 98 . Select Use the following IP address. Input a static IP address within the same IP Address range as the wireless router...
Page 44 - For Windows Me and 98:; Adding and Sharing Printers in Windows XP; Adding a local printer
44 Networking Basics Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging For Windows Me and 98: Go to Start > Run > type command . A window similar to Fig. 8.36 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 ...
Page 45 - Adding a local printer; local printer; . If you do not need to share your printer; Add a printer
45 Networking Basics Adding a local printer (A printer connected directly to a computer) A printer that is not shared on the network and is connected directly to one computer is called a local printer . If you do not need to share your printer on a network, follow these directions to add the printer...
Page 46 - Automatically detect; (Most computers use the
46 Networking Basics Adding a local printer • Click Next • 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 fo...
Page 47 - Have Disk; Yes
47 Networking Basics Adding a local printer • Select and highlight the correct driver for your printer. • Click Next (If the correct driver is notdisplayed, insert the CD orfloppy disk that came with yourprinter and click Have Disk .) • At this screen, you canchange the name of theprinter (optional....
Page 48 - This screen gives you information about your printer.
48 Networking Basics Adding a local printer Click Finish Click OK This screen gives you information about your printer. When the test page has printed, Fig. 8.45 Fig. 8.46
Page 49 - Sharing a Network Printer
49 Networking Basics Adding a local printer 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 p...
Page 50 - Sharing a network printer; Click on; Add a Printer; Network
50 Networking Basics Sharing a network printer • Click on Add a Printer • Click Next • Select Network Printer • Click Next Fig. 8.49 Fig. 8.50 Fig. 8.51
Page 51 - Browse for a printer
51 Networking Basics Sharing a network printer • Select the printer you would like to share. • Click Next • Click Finish Fig. 8.52 Fig. 8.53 Fig. 8.54 • Select Browse for a printer • Click Next
Page 53 - Sharing an LPR printer; To share an
53 Networking Basics 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 57 - Add Printer Wizard; to
57 Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer • You can rename your printer if you choose. It is optional. Please remember the name of your printer. You will need this information when you use the Add Printer Wizard on the other computers on your network. • Click Next • Select Yes , to print a test pa...
Page 58 - Other Tasks; Specifications
58 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. 9. Technical Specifications Standards: • WiFi Compatible Adapter Type : • PC Card...
Page 60 - Contacting Technical Support; D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:; Serial number of the unit
60 10. 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 s...
Page 61 - Limited Warranty and Registration
61 11. Limited Warranty and Registration D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this 3-Year warranty for its product only to the person or entity who originally purchased the product from: • D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor. • Products purchased and delivered with the fifty United ...
