D-Link DWL-G630 - Manual

5 Wireless Basics Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network. Wirelessadapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols asEthernet adapter cards. D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use andcompatible high...

6 D-Link AirPlus G DI-624Wireless Router Wireless Basics (continued) Standards-Based Technology The DWL-G630 Wireless Cardbus Adapter utilizes the 802.11b and the 802.11g standards. The IEEE 802.11g standard is an extension of the 802.11b standard. It increases thedata rate up to 54 Mbps within the ...

7 Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations The D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G630 lets you access your network, using a wirelessconnection, from virtually anywhere within its operating range. Keep in mind, however,that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects tha...

8 Getting Started On the following pages we will show you an example of an Infrastructure Network andan Ad-Hoc Network. An Infrastructure network contains an access point or a wireless router. TheInfrastructure Network example shown on the following page contains the followingD-Link network devices ...

9 Getting Started (continued) Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network For a typical wirelesssetup at home (as shownabove), please do thefollowing: 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...

10 Getting Started (continued) Setting up a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network Install the D-Link DWL-G630 Wireless Cardbus Adapter into one laptopcomputer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product forinstallation instructions.) Install another DWL-G630 into a laptop computer.(See the Quick ...

11 Select the Wireless Networks tab. Uncheck the box in the properties windowthat enables windows configuration. D-Link AirPlus TM G DWL-G630 uses the Configuration Utility as the management software. The utility provides the user an easy interface to change any settings relatedto the wireless adapt...

12 Status: Displays the MAC address of the access point that is associated with the DWL-G630. SSID: The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to the wireless network. The factory SSID setting is set to default. Tx Rate: Tx Rate settings are automatically determined for an optimal speed up to a...

13 SSID: Service Set Identifier is a name that identifies a wireless network. Access points and wireless devices attempting to connect to a specific WLAN (Wireless Local AreaNetwork) must use the same SSID.The default setting is default. Wireless Mode: Click on the pull-down menu; select from the fo...

14 Configuration Utility (continued) D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapter Encryption Data Encryption – Enable WEP encryption by clicking on the box. Auth. mode – Choose one of the following Authorization modes: Open Authentication –Communicates the key across the network. Shared A...

15 Available Networks The top section of the window displays the Available Networks. Scroll up and downthe list and highlight the network to which you wish to connect. Click on the Connectbutton. Profile In the lower half of the screen, you can manage the profiles that you have created for thewirele...

17 The About screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions ofthe DWL-G630. Configuration Utility (continued) About

18 In this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using MicrosoftWindows XP. Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.com and http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000/Me /98SE. Go to Start>C...

25 Networking Basics (continued) Naming your Computer To name your computer in Windows XP, please follow these directions: 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 SystemProperties window. You ma...

27 Networking Basics (continued) Checking the IP Address in Windows XP This window will appear. Click theSupport tab. Click Close. Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Note: DHCP-capable routers will automatically assign IP addresses to the computers onthe network, using DHCP (Dynamic Ho...

31 1. How do I check that the drivers for the DWL-G630 are installed properly? Click DeviceManager. Select theHardwareTab. Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation andoperation of the DWL-G630. Read the following descriptions if you are havin...

35 Check that the Network Connection for the wireless client is configuredproperly. Select AP (Infrastructure) when connecting to an access pointand select Ad-Hoc mode when connecting without an access point. Double-click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar > click on Configuration to changethe setti...

36 IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11gIEEE 802.11 Standards Technical Specifications Power/StatusLink Diagnostic LED Temperature Operating: 0ºC to 55ºC (32ºF to 131ºF) 5%-95% maximum, non-condensing Humidity: Warranty: 3 years 0.12 lb. (55 grams) Weight: Antenna Type: Built-in diversity patch antenna, 2dBi ga...

39 Technical Support You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States andwithin Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link tech...

40 Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limitedwarranty for its product only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from: • D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor and • Products purchased and delivered wi...