Page 2 - Contents
2 Contents Package Contents .................................................... 3 Introduction ............................................................... 4 Wireless Basics ........................................................ 6 Getting Started ..................................................
Page 3 - Package Contents; Contents of Package:; AirPro; System Requirements:; Infrastructure
Package Contents Contents of Package: • D-Link AirPro DWL-A520 5GHz Wireless PCI Adapter • Manual and Drivers on CD • Quick Installation Guide (printed) If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. System Requirements: • A desktop computer with an available 32-bit PCI Card sl...
Page 4 - Introduction; Getting Started; section in this manual. You will see several
4 Introduction The D-Link AirPro DWL-A520 Wireless PCI Adapter is an advanced IEEE 802.11a compatible, high performance, wireless adapter that supports data transfer speeds of up to 72 Mbps in Turbo Mode. It is an ideal way to connect your desktop computer to a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN.) Af...
Page 5 - Network Mode
Product Features • Adheres to 802.11a standard in providing high data wireless transfer rates of up to 54 Mbps. Capable of providing data rates of up to 72 Mbps in Turbo Mode . • Operation in the 5.2GHz Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) frequency band • Orthogonal Frequency Divi...
Page 6 - Wireless Basics; Low Implementation Costs -; WLANs are easy to set up, manage, change; Installation Speed and Simplicity; - Installing a wireless LAN system can
6 Wireless Basics D-Link AirPro wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home or business. Strictly adhering to IEEE 802.11a, the D-Link AirPro wireless family of products will allow you to access the data yo...
Page 8 - Installation Considerations
8 Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations Designed to go up to 900 feet (~300 meters), D-Link AirPro DWL-A520 lets you access your network with your computer from virtually anywhere you want. Keep in mind, however, that the number and thickness of walls, ceilings or other objects tha...
Page 10 - A Home Internet Network; A Home Internet Network with A Residential Gateway/Router; or
10 Getting Started To begin, select the type of wireless network you will be building. We will discuss the following types of networks in this section: 1. A Home Internet Network with A Residential Gateway/Router 2. A Home Internet Network with Multiple IP Addresses 3. An Ad Hoc Network 4. An Ad Hoc...
Page 12 - A Home Internet Network with Multiple IP Addresses; you want to connect to
12 2. A Home Internet Network with Multiple IP Addresses (Network administrators with Static IPs can also follow these instructions.) If you have two or more computers (laptops or desktops) and want to share files, printers, and Internet access using multiple IP addresses that you have purchased fro...
Page 13 - A Home Internet Network with Multiple IP Addresses (continued); If you are using a
2. A Home Internet Network with Multiple IP Addresses (continued) Please follow these steps to complete the installation: 1. Connect the Wireless Access Point (the D-Link AirPro DWL- 5000AP is shown in the example) to a Broadband connection (i.e., a Cable modem such as the D-Link DCM-200 cable modem...
Page 14 - An Ad Hoc Network
14 3. An Ad Hoc Network If you have two or more computers (desktops or laptops) and want to share files and printers, but no Internet connection, please complete the following instructions. When your Ad Hoc network is complete it may look similar to this: (Requirements: Wireless network adapters -fo...
Page 15 - An Ad Hoc Network with Internet Sharing
4. An Ad Hoc Network with Internet Sharing If you have two or more computers (desktops or laptops) and want to share files, printers, and Internet access using one computer or laptop as an Internet Server, then follow the instructions below. When you have completed your network, it should look simil...
Page 16 - An Ad Hoc Network with Internet Sharing
16 4. An Ad Hoc Network with Internet Sharing (continued) If the Internet Sharing Software will be installed on the same computer into which you are installing this wireless network adapter, then follow these steps: 1. Install the D-Link AirPro DWL-A520 Wireless PCI Adapter (please refer to the Quic...
Page 17 - Using the Configuration Utility; Quick Install Guide
Using the Configuration Utility The Configuration Utility program for the DWL-A520 is called LinkMon . Please refer to the Quick Install Guide that came with the DWL-A520 for instructions on how to install LinkMon on your computer. Once you have installed LinkMon (the configuration utility), you can...
Page 18 - Frame Statistics Tab; you will find statistical information showing
18 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Under the Frame Statistics Tab you will find statistical information showing the number of frames being sent and received, retry count on frames sent, frame checksum error counts for received frames, and receive signal strength indicator (RSSI) informat...
Page 19 - Under the; you will find detailed transmit retry; Transmit Retries Tab
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Under the Transmit Retries Tab you will find detailed transmit retry statistical information for transmitted frames. Transmit Retries Tab D-Link AirPro DWL-A520 802.11a Wireless PCI Adapter
Page 20 - you will find detailed
20 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Under the Station Tab you will find detailed BSS information including SSID , BSSID , association status, operating channel frequency, and information about scanned APs. Station Tab BSS – (Basic Service Set) when one AP is connected to a wired network a...
Page 21 - Driver Tab; you will find statistical data pertaining to NDIS
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Under the Driver Tab you will find statistical data pertaining to NDIS (Network Driver Interface Specification) driver operations. Driver Tab D-Link AirPro DWL-A520 Wireless PCI Adapter
Page 22 - Action menu; allows the unloading of the NDIS driver, and the resetting; Options menu
22 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) The Action menu allows the unloading of the NDIS driver, and the resetting of the network interface card (NIC.) Note that unloading the driver and resetting the NIC are options that are available only in Windows XP and Windows 2000. On the Options menu ...
Page 23 - Display Tab; Cumulative; Relative; Log File Tab; Enable Logging; LinkMon
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Under the Display Tab , you can select the data display modes of Cumulative , or Relative . Cumulative mode displays statistical data collected when LinkMon is started. Relative mode displays differences in the statistical data since the last update of col...
Page 24 - Troubleshooting; Go to; Start; on; My Computer; Properties; Select the; Hardware Tab; Click; Device Manager
24 Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-A520 Wireless PCI Adapter. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. 1. Checking the Installation of the Drivers for the Wireless Adapter • Go to Start • R...
Page 25 - Air
Troubleshooting (continued) • Double-click on Network Adapters • Right-click on D-Link Air Pro DWL-A520 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 AirPro DWL-A52...
Page 26 - The computer does not recognize the DWL-A520 802.11a Wireless; Pro
26 Troubleshooting (continued) 2. The computer does not recognize the DWL-A520 802.11a Wireless PCI Adapter. • Make sure that the DWL-A520 Wireless PCI Adapter is properly seated in the computer’s PCI slot. • Check that the DWL-A520 is installed in a 32-bit PCI 2.2 slot. • If Windows does not detect...
Page 27 - The computer with the wireless adapter installed is unable to
Troubleshooting (continued) uninstall the drivers, restart the system, and repeat the driver installation procedure. 4. The computer with the wireless adapter installed is unable to connect to the wireless network. • In Infrastructure mode, make sure the same Service Set Identifier (SSID) is specifi...
Page 28 - (Remember that if you have a
28 Troubleshooting (continued) (Please see Checking the Wireless Configuration in the Networking Basics section of this manual for more information.) 5. The wireless client cannot access the Internet in the Infrastructure mode. • Make sure the wireless client is associated and joined with the correc...
Page 29 - Networking Basics; Microsoft Windows XP.; Note: Please refer to websites such as; START; Select; Set up a home or small office network; When this screen appears, click
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 netwo...
Page 30 - Please follow all the instructions in this window:; Next
30 Networking Basics 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. Click Next
Page 31 - Computer description
Networking Basics Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional.) Click Next Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name. Click Next
Page 32 - Please wait while the wizard applies the changes.
32 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 33 - 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
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, an...
Page 35 - Finish
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 Netw...
Page 36 - Naming your Computer; You may enter a
36 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 40 - Configure; Settings; Modify; to
40 Networking Basics Checking the Wireless Configuration • Click Configure to access more information. • Select Settings This screen shows the wireless configuration. • Click Modify to check on the configuration. D-Link AirPro DWL-A520 Wireless PCI Adapter
Page 41 - Checking the Wireless Configuration
Networking Basics Checking the Wireless Configuration • The Network Name (SSID) should be set to Default. • The Network Connection should be set to the correct mode ( Infrastructure or Ad Hoc .) • The Turbo Mode setting ( Disabled in the example here) must be the same on all the stations in your net...
Page 42 - Support tab
42 Networking Basics Checking the IP Address in Windows XP The following window will display • Click the Support tab . • Click Close • Right-click on the Networking Icon in the task bar • Click on Status
Page 43 - Assigning a Static IP Address; Control Panel; Network Connections
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 assign...
Page 44 - Local; Highlight; Internet
44 Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address • Right-click on Local Area Connections. • Double-click Properties • Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) • Click Properties D-Link AirPro DWL-A520 Wireless PCI Adapter
Page 45 - Use the following IP address; You have completed the assignment of a Static IP Address.
Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address • Select Use the following IP address in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, • Input 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 192.1...
Page 46 - Adding and Sharing Printers in Windows XP; Adding a local printer; printer connected directly to a computer)
46 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 n...
Page 47 - Add a printer
Networking Basics Adding a local printer • Click on Add a printer • Click Next
Page 48 - Automatically detect; (Most computers use the; Have Disk
48 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 49 - Yes
Networking Basics Adding a local printer • At this screen, you can change the name of the printer (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 printe...
Page 50 - OK
50 Networking Basics Adding a local printer When the test page has printed, • Click OK • Go to Start > Printers and Faxes A successful installation will display the printer icon as shown at right. You have successfully added a local printer.
Page 51 - Sharing a network printer
Networking Basics 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 a printer on your network: • Go...
Page 52 - Browse for a printer
52 Networking Basics Sharing a network printer • Select Browse for a printer • Click Next • Select the printer you would like to share. • Click Next • Click Finish
Page 54 - Sharing an LPR printer; LPR printer; Click on; Add a Printer
54 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 58 - Add Printer Wizard
58 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 59 - Other Tasks; Technical Specifications
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. Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11a (Wi-Fi5) Adapter Type • PCI 2.2 co...
Page 61 - Contacting Technical Support; D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:; Serial number of the unit
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 support ...
Page 62 - Limited Warranty and Registration
62 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 Stat...
