Page 2 - Contents
2 Contents Package Contents ................................................................................ 3 Introduction ............................................................................................ 4 Wireless Basics ....................................................................
Page 3 - Package Contents; System Requirements for Configuration:
3 Contents of Package: D-Link AirPremier AG DWL-AG66011a/11g Dualband (2.4GHz/5GHz) Wireless 108MbpsCardbus Adapter Manual, Warranty and Drivers on CD Printed Quick Installation Guide Package Contents If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. System Requirements for Config...
Page 4 - Introduction
4 At up to fifteen times the speed of previous wireless devices (up to 108Mbps inSuperAG mode), you can work faster and more efficiently, increasingproductivity. With the DWL-AG660, bandwidth-intensive applications like graphicsor multimedia will benefit significantly because large files are able to...
Page 5 - LED; has the following LEDs:; Link
5 Features LEDs LED stands for L ight- E mitting D iode. The DWL-AG660 has the following LEDs: User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities Versatility - The DWL-AG660 is fully compatible with IEEE 802.11aand 802.11b standards, making it interoperable with 802.11a and 802.11bwireless routers...
Page 6 - Wireless Basics
6 D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, businessor public access wireless networks. D-Link wireless products will allow youaccess to the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be ...
Page 7 - Mobility
7 The DWL-AG660 is also interoperable with other 802.11g, 802.11a,and 802.11b standards-compliant devices. Wireless Basics (continued) People use WLAN technology for many different purposes: Mobility – Productivity increases when people have access to data in any location within the operating range ...
Page 8 - Standards-Based Technology
8 Standards-Based Technology The DWL-AG660 Wireless Cardbus Adapter utilizes the 802.11a, 802.11b and802.11g standard. The IEEE 802.11g standard is an extension of the 802.11b standard. It increasesthe data rate up to 54 Mbps within the 2.4GHz band (108Mbps in Turbo mode.)The 802.11a standard also i...
Page 9 - Installation Considerations
9 Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations The D-Link AirPremier AG DWL-AG660 lets you access your network, using a wireless connection, from virtually anywhere within its operating range. Keepin mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, orother object...
Page 10 - Getting Started
10 Getting Started Infrastructure – using an access point or wireless routersuch as the DWL-7100AP. Ad-Hoc – directly connecting to another computer, for Peer-to-Peer communication, using wireless network adapters oneach computer, such as two or more DWL-AG660 Wireless108Mbps Cardbus Adapters. On th...
Page 12 - Setting up a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network; IP Address
12 Getting Started (continued) Setting up a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network Install the D-Link DWL-AG660 Wireless Cardbus Adapter into onelaptop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product for installation instructions). Install another DWL-AG660 into a laptop computer, or you cani...
Page 13 - Using the Configuration Utility
13 Select the Wireless Networks tab. Uncheck the box in the properties windowthat enables windows configuration. D-Link AirPremier AG DWL-AG660 uses the Configuration Utility as themanagement software. The utility provides the user an easy interface to changeany settings related to the wireless adap...
Page 14 - Encryption: You can see if WEP is enabled or disabled here.; Using the Configuration Utility (continued); Link Info
14 S t a t u s : D i s p l a y sthe MAC address oft h e a c c e s s p o i n tthat is associatedw i t h t h e D W L -AG660. SSID: The ServiceSet Identifier is thename assigned tothe wirelessnetwork. Thefactory SSIDsetting is set todefault. Frequency:The DWL-AG660 is a dualband wireless cardbus adapte...
Page 15 - Power Mode – Select from three modes:; Configuration
15 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) SSID - Service Set Identifier isa name that identifies a wirelessn e t w o r k . A c c e s s p o i n t s a n dwireless devices attempting toconnect to a specific WLAN(Wireless Local Area Network)must use the same SSID. Thedefault setting is default. Wir...
Page 16 - Authorization mode – choose one of the following modes:
16 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Encryption > WEP Encryption – WEP is selected here. The other choices are WPA, WPA PSKand None. Authorization mode – choose one of the following modes: Open Authentication – communicates the key across the network.Shared Authentication – allows commu...
Page 17 - Config – Click Config when WPA is selected.
17 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Encryption > WPA Encryption – WPA is selected here. The other choices are WEP, WPA PSK,and None. Config – Click Config when WPA is selected. Define Certificate – This pop-up dialog box appears when you select WPAand click Config. Select a Certificate...
Page 18 - Config – Click Config when WPA PSK is selected.
18 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Encryption > WPA PSK Encryption – WPA PSK is selected here. The other choices are WEP, WPA,and None. Config – Click Config when WPA PSK is selected. Define WPA PSK – Enter your WPA Passphrase. The minimum length is 8characters. Click OK to complete t...
Page 19 - ties, the screen on the next page will appear.; Site Survey
19 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Refresh- Click on Refresh to get themost updated list ofavailable networks. Available Network- The top section of the window displays the Available Net- works. Scroll up and down the list and highlight the network to which you wishto connect. Click on t...
Page 21 - About
21 The About screen gives you information about the MAC address and the Utilityand Driver Versions of the DWL-AG660. Using the Configuration Utility (continued) About
Page 22 - Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP; Networking Basics
22 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 - Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive A.
26 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 oneach of the computers on your network. Click Next. Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive A. Cli...
Page 29 - Naming your Computer; Select Properties and click.
29 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. Select the ComputerName Tab in the Sys-tem Properties window. You ...
Page 31 - Checking the IP Address in Windows XP; Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000
31 Networking Basics (continued) Checking the IP Address in Windows XP This window will appear. Click theSupport tab. ClickClose. Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Note: DHCP capable routers will automatically assign IP addresses to the com-puters on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic H...
Page 33 - Select Use the
33 Select Use the following DNS serveraddresses. Enter theLAN IP address of thewireless router. (D-Linkwireless routers have aLAN IP address of192.168.0.1). Networking Basics(continued) You have completed the assignment of astatic IP address. (You do not need to as-sign a static IP address if you ha...
Page 35 - Troubleshooting
35 1. How do I check that the drivers for the DWL-AG660 are installed properly? Click DeviceManager. Select theHardwareTab. Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installa-tion and operation of the DWL-AG660. Read the following descriptions if youare ha...
Page 37 - I cannot connect to the access point or the wireless router.
37 Make sure that the DWL-AG660 Wireless Cardbus Adapter isproperly seated in the computer’s cardbus slot. If Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of theadapter, make sure to completely remove drivers that werepreviously loaded. To remove the drivers, do the following: Check to see if...
Page 38 - B. Uncheck Hide extension for known file types > click
38 Troubleshooting (continued) A. Under Tools> select Folder Options…> select View > under Hidden files and folders > select Showhidden files and folders. B. Uncheck Hide extension for known file types > click on Apply. C. Search for previously loaded driver files. Remove these files ...
Page 39 - How can I avoid connection problems using the DWL-AG660.
39 Troubleshooting (continued) Check that the Network Connection for the wireless client isconfigured properly. Select AP (Infrastructure) when connectingto an access point and select Ad-Hoc mode when connectingwithout an access point. Double-click on the WLAN icon in thetaskbar > click on Config...
Page 40 - Standards; Technical Specifications; Bus Type; Internal Antenna Type:
40 IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11IEEE 802.11a Standards Technical Specifications 32-bit Cardbus Bus Type Temperature Operating: 32ºF to 131ºF (0ºC to 55ºC) 95% maximum, non-condensing Humidity: Warranty: 3 years 0.12 lb. (55 grams) Weight: Internal Antenna Type: Dual Antenna Diversity Switching 64-, 128-b...
Page 41 - Modulation Technology:; Media Access Control:
41 5.150GHz to 5.850GHz Frequency Range: 2.4GHz to 2.462GHz PowerSave mode = 70mW Technical Specifications (continued) Data Rates: With Automatic Fallback 108Mbps (Turbo Mode); 54Mbps; 48Mbps; 36Mbps; 24Mbps; 18Mbps;12Mbps; 11Mbps; 9Mbps; 6Mbps; 5.5Mbps; 2Mbps; 1Mbps Modulation Technology: Orthogona...
