Page 2 - DWL-G650M User’s Manual; Table of Contents
2 DWL-G650M User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents ............................................................................................... 2 Package Contents .......................................................................................
Page 3 - Package Contents; Smart Antenna; Minimum System Requirements
3 DWL-G650M User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. At least 64MB of memory and a 500MHz processor An 802.11g or 802.11b access point (for Infrastructure mode), or another 802.11g or802.11b wireless adapter (for Ad-Hoc, Peer-to-Peer networking mode.) Package Contents Package Contents D-Link DWL-G650M Sup...
Page 4 - Smart Antenna Wireless Notebook Adapter is an; Introduction
4 DWL-G650M User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. The D-Link DWL-G650M Super G TM Smart Antenna Wireless Notebook Adapter is an 802.11g high-performance, wireless adapter that brings wireless networking to yourlaptop or desktop PC. With a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 108Mbps, you can connect t...
Page 5 - Features and Benefits; Provides maximum wireless signal rate of up; can also securely connect to a wireless network using WPA-PSK.; User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities
5 DWL-G650M User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Features and Benefits Features and Benefits Provides maximum wireless signal rate of up to 108Mbps* * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental ...
Page 6 - Wireless Basics; Mobility; - Installing a WLAN system can be fast and easy; Inexpensive Solution; - Wireless network devices are as competitively priced as; Scalability
6 DWL-G650M User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Wireless Basics Wireless Basics Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network. Wirelessadapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems suppor t the same protocols asEthernet adapter cards. D-Link wireless products are based o...
Page 7 - Standards-Based Technology; OFDM
7 DWL-G650M User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Standards-Based Technology The DWL-G650M Wireless Cardbus Adapter utilizes the 802.11g standard. The IEEE 802.11g standard is an extension of the 802.11b standard. It increases the data rate up to 54Mbps within the 2.4GHz band, utilizing OFDM technology...
Page 8 - Installation Considerations
8 DWL-G650M User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Installation Considerations The DWL-G650M lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtuallyanywhere within its operating range. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thicknessand location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that...
Page 9 - Getting Started
9 DWL-G650M User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. A wireless router - D-Link Super G TM Smart Antenna DI-624M Laptop computers with a D-Link Super G TM Smart Antenna DWL-G650M A cable modem - D-Link DCM-201 Getting Started Getting Started There are basically two modes of networking: Infrastructure – us...
Page 10 - Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network; See the Quick Installation Guide included with your router.); Smart Antenna Wireless Notebook; Smart Antenna Wireless
10 DWL-G650M User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Infrastructure Network Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network For a typical wireless setup at home, please do the following: You will need broadband Internet access (a cable or DSL-subscriber lineinto your home or office). Consult with your cable...
Page 11 - Setting up a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network; Super G; Smar t Antenna; IP Address; Smar t Antenna
11 DWL-G650M User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Ad Hoc Network For a typical wireless setup at home (as shown above), please do the following: Setting up a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network 1 2 3 DWL-G650M Super G TM Smar t Antenna Wireless Notebook Adapter 1 2 Set the wireless configuration for the adapters ...
Page 12 - Using the Configuration Utility
12 DWL-G650M User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using the Configuration Utility Using the Configuration Utility If you are using Windows XP, you can use either the Zero Configuration Utility or theD-Link Configuration Utility. To use the D-Link Configuration Utility with XP,right-click on the wirele...
Page 13 - default; The default setting is; Tx Rate settings are automatically; Auto; . The channel selection is automatically; Link Info
13 DWL-G650M User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using the Configuration Utility Status: SSID: Displays the MAC address of the access point or router to which theDWL-G650M is associated. The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to the wirelessnetwork. The factory SSID setting is default . Tx R...
Page 14 - Either; Infrastructure; or; Configuration; Preamble Type; - By default the preamble is set to
14 DWL-G650M User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using the Configuration Utility SSID: Wireless Mode: Channel: Tx Rate: The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to the wirelessnetwork. The factory SSID setting is default . Either Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc will be displayed here. (Please see the...
Page 15 - Encryption; Config
15 DWL-G650M User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using the Configuration Utility Encryption Encryption: Auth. Mode: Config: Select the Encryption mode here. The choices are: WEP,WPA-PSK or None. When WPA or WPA-PSK is selected, click Config and the pop-up windows, shown on the following pages, will a...
Page 17 - Site Survey
17 DWL-G650M User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using the Configuration Utility Site Survey Available Network: Profile: Refresh: The top section of the window displays the Available Networks . Scroll up and down the list and highlight the network to which youwish to connect. Click on the Connect but...
Page 18 - Site Survey - Profile Configuration
18 DWL-G650M User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using the Configuration Utility Site Survey - Profile Configuration When you click Add , Properties or Connect in the Site Survey or Encryption screen, this popup screen appears for configuration purposes. SSID: Wireless Mode: Channel: Tx Rate: The Ser...
Page 20 - About
20 DWL-G650M User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Using the Configuration Utility About About: The About screen displays the MAC address, Utility version and theDriver version of the DWL-G650M.
Page 21 - Networking Basics; Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP; Microsoft; Select; Set up a home or small office network; When this screen appears, click
21 DWL-G650M User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Networking Basics 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.comand...
Page 22 - Click; Next
22 DWL-G650M User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. 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 computerconnects to the Internet through a router, select the second option as shown. Click...
Page 23 - Computer description
23 DWL-G650M User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. 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 24 - Network Setup Wizard
24 DWL-G650M User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Networking Basics Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes. When the changes are complete, click Next . Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer. This may take a few minutes.
Page 25 - Create a; has been selected. You will run this disk on each of the computers; Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive
25 DWL-G650M User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Networking Basics 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 each of the computers on your network. Click Next . Click Next . Insert a disk into...
Page 26 - Here’s how
26 DWL-G650M User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Networking Basics Please read the information under Here’s how in the screen below. After you complete the Network Setup Wizard you will use the Network Setup Disk to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on your network. Click Nex...
Page 29 - Naming your Computer
29 DWL-G650M User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Networking Basics Naming your Computer To name your computer using Windows XP , please follow these directions: Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen). Right-click on My Computer . Select Properties . Select the Computer Name Tab in the S...
Page 30 - Naming Your Computer
30 DWL-G650M User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Networking Basics Naming Your Computer Checking the IP Address in Windows XP In this window, enter the Computer name . Select Workgroup and enter the name of the Workgroup . All computers on your network must have the same Workgroup name. Click OK . Al...
Page 31 - Support tab; Close; Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000; Go to; Start; Click on; Control Panel; Checking the IP Address in Windows XP
31 DWL-G650M User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Click the Support tab . Click Close . Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Note: Many broadband routers will automatically assign IP addresses to thecomputers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)technology. If yo...
Page 32 - Network Connections; Properties
32 DWL-G650M User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Networking Basics Double-click on Network Connections . Click on Properties . Right-click on Local Area Connections . Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000
Page 33 - IP address and subnet mask.; (The IP addresses on your network must be
33 DWL-G650M User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Networking Basics 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 192.168.0.2,the other computers should have IP addresses that are sequential, li...
Page 35 - Device Manager; Select the; Hardware Tab; Troubleshooting
35 DWL-G650M User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. 1. How do I check to see that the drivers for the DWL-G650M are installed properly? Click Device Manager . Select the Hardware Tab . Troubleshooting Go to Start > My Computer > Properties . This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occ...
Page 37 - in the; section of this; Why does my wireless connection keep dropping?
37 DWL-G650M User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Troubleshooting 2. What variables may cause my wireless products to lose reception? D-Link products let you access your network from virtually anywhere you want. However,the positioning of the products within your environment will affect the wireless r...
Page 38 - Technical Specifications; Diversity
38 DWL-G650M User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Standards Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Data Rates CSMA/CA with ACK IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11 Temperature Operating: 0ºC to 55ºC (32ºF to 131ºF) 95% maximum, non-condensing Humidity InternalAntenna Type Diversity 32-bit ...
Page 39 - Weight
39 DWL-G650M User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Technical Specifications ReceiverSensitivity 5.5Mbps CCK2Mbps QPSK1Mbps BPSK 11Mbps OFDM9Mbps OFDM6Mbps OFDM 24Mbps OFDM18Mbps OFDM12Mbps OFDM 54Mbps OFDM48Mbps OFDM36Mbps OFDM 14dBm ± 2dB Transmitter OutputPower L = 4.64 inchesW = 2.13 inchesH = 0.34 ...
Page 40 - Tech Support for customers within the United States:; Serial number of the unit; Contacting Technical Support
40 DWL-G650M User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Contacting 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 and withinCanada for the duration of the warranty period on this prod...
Page 41 - Warranty
41 DWL-G650M User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Warranty Warranty Subject to the terms and conditions set for th 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 r...
Page 45 - Registration
45 DWL-G650M User’s Manual D-Link Systems, Inc. Registration Registration 122804 Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form willnot diminish your warranty rights.
