D-Link DCF-650W manual

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    DCF - 650W 11Mbps Wireless LAN Compact Flash Adapter User’s Manual[...]

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    Table of C ontents Introduction ........................................................................ 1 F eatures and Benefits .................................................... 1 Wireless Solutions ......................................................... 2 Contents of Package .......................................................... 3 Syste[...]

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    - 1 - Introduction The D - Link DCF - 650W 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b Wireless LAN Compact Flash Adapter is a standard Type II CF interface adapter integrated with wi reless LAN technology. It provides you the easiest and fastest way to access your wireless and wired network . The Wireless Compact Flash Adapter, which utilize s the latest advancement of t[...]

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    - 2 - Wireless Solutions 11Mbps Wireless LAN products offer a fast, reliable, cost - effective solution for wireless client access to the network in applications like these: 1. Remote a ccess to corporate network information E - mail, file transfer and terminal emulation 2. Difficult - to - wir e environments Historical or old buildings, asbestos i[...]

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    - 3 - Contents of Package DCF - 650W 11Mbps High Speed Wireless LAN Compact Flash Adapter Package Contents 1 DCF - 650 W 11 Mbps High Speed W ireless LAN Compact Flash Adapter 2 Drivers 3 User’s Manual 4 Quick Install Guide[...]

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    - 4 - System Requirements In order to use the 11Mbps Wireless LAN Compact Flash Adapter, your desktop or laptop computer (with which you will “sync” your PDA) must be equipped with the following: “Microsoft Active Sync” software Wireless Basics Your new D - Link Air product is based on industry standards to provide easy to use and compatibl[...]

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    - 5 - Installation Considerations Designe d to go up to 800 feet in an open environment, D - Link Air lets you access your network from anywhere you want. However, keep in mind, that range is limited by the number of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through. Typi cal ranges vary depending on the types of materia[...]

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    - 6 - and/or Computers that will be connected. Additional Access Points can be connected to provide better coverage in rooms where the signal does not appear as strong as desired. Network Configuration The 11Mbps Wireless LAN products support the same network configuration options of the legacy Ethernet LANs as defined by IEEE 802 standard committe[...]

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    - 7 - Network Topology Ad - Hoc Wireless Network An Ad - Hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers, each equipped with one wireless adapter, connected as an ind ependent wireless LAN. Computers in a specific Ad - Hoc wireless LAN must be configured at the same radio channel. Ad - Hoc wireless LAN is applicable at a departmental scale for a branch or[...]

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    - 8 - Infrastructure Wireless Network The 11Mbps Wireless LAN devices provide access to a wired LAN for wireless workstations. An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration. A group of wireless LAN PC users and a n Access Point construct a Basic Serv ice Set (BSS). Each wireless - equipped PC in this BSS can talk to[...]

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    - 9 - Wireless LAN Settings Using the Wireless L AN Utility on th e DCF - 650W Note: The DCF - 650W Wireless Compact Flash Adapter is a “ready - to - use” device. Its default settings are compatible with a typical Infrastructure Wireless LAN. If you choose to adjust the settings, please see the following instructions: On you r PDA, go to Start [...]

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    - 10 - The “INFO” tab The “INFO” tab displays the Wireless Compact Flash Adapter’s current status and includes information on the following items: Adapter - Displays the name of the Wi reless Compact Flash Adapter Firmware – Displays the firmware version that is equipped with your hardware Domain – The regulated operating frequency pe[...]

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    - 11 - The “CONFIGURE” tab At the “CONFIGURE” tab you can view current settings for: ESSID – The ESSID is a unique ID given to the Access Point. Wireless clients using the same Access Point, must have the sa me ESSID as the Access Point. Note: Specifying an ESSID will prevent you from inadvertently connecting to a different wireless netwo[...]

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    - 12 - The “LINK” tab The “LINK” tab is similar to the Ping Command. It allows you to monitor transmission quality between two stations. Enter the IP address of another station, set the timeout and packet size to see if the communication was sent successfully.[...]

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    - 13 - The “WEP” tab If an additional measure of security is desired on the wireless network, WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption can be enabled. Please select “Enable” in the above screen, if you wish to activate encryption. To activate WEP encryption, you will also need to select the “Key Length.” You may select either “64 Bit[...]

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    - 14 - Troubleshooting Tips to Configure Your PDA for accessing the I nternet To Configure the following: Go to: The Access Point’s ESSID Settings>System>Wireless LAN Setting>Configuration WEP keys ( if required) Settings>System>Wireless LAN Settings>WEP DHCP/Fixed IP (under IE browser) Setting>Connections>Network (select [...]

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    - 15 - Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11b Host interface • Compact Flash V1.4, CF+ I/O interface, Type II Protocols • TCP/IP Data Security • 64/128 - bit WEP (Wired Equivalent P rivacy) Encryption Data Rate & Modulation • 11Mbps: CCK • 5.5Mbps: CCK • 2Mbps: DQPSK • 1Mpbs: DBSK • Auto Fall - Back Range Coverage (Open Envir[...]

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    - 16 - Output Power • 14 dBm ( Max. 18dBm) Voltage • 3.3 VDC+ - 10% Network Architectu re Types • Supports Ad - Hoc and Infrastructure • Roaming (standard IEEE 802.11 comp li a nt ) Operating Channels • 11 United States (FCC) • 11 Canada (DOC) Antenna • PIFA (Patched Inverse “F” Antenna) Type Antenna Sensitivity @ PER<0.08 • [...]

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    - 17 - Compatibility Pocket PC Compaq iPAQ (CPU: Strong ARM) Casio E115 and E125 (MIPS R4000) Handheld PC Sharp Telios (MIPS R3000) HP Jornada 720 (Strong ARM ) Intel Pentium/X86 CPU Warranty • One Year Limited Warranty *Check http://www.dlink.com for newest releases of drivers.[...]

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    - 18 - Contacting Technical Support D - Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States. U.S. customers can contact D - Link technical support through our web site, by e - mail, or by phone. United States technical support is available Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (PST.) Web: http://www.dlink.com/tec[...]

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    - 19 - D - Link Locations World wide AUSTRALIA D - LINK AUSTRALIA Unit 16, 390 Eastern Valley Way, Roseville, NSW 2069, Australia TEL: 61 - 2 - 9417 - 7100 FAX: 61 - 2 - 9417 - 1077 TOLL FREE: 1800 - 177 - 100 (Australia), 0800 - 900900 (New Zealand) URL: www.dlink.com.au E - MAIL: support@dlink.com.au , info@dlink.com.au CANADA D - LINK CANADA 218[...]

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    - 20 - RUSSIA D - LINK RUSSIA Michurinski Prospekt 49, 117607 Moscow, Russia TEL: 7 - 095 - 737 - 3389, 7 - 095 - 737 - 3492 FAX: 7 - 095 - 737 - 3390 SINGAPORE D - LI NK INTERNATIONAL 1 International Business Park, #03 - 12 The Synergy, Singapore 609917 TEL: 65 - 774 - 6233 FAX: 65 - 774 - 6322 URL: www.dlink - intl.com E - MAIL: info@dlink.com.sg[...]

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    - 21 - Limited Warranty D - Link Systems, Inc. (“D - LINK”) provides this limite d warranty for its product only to the person or entity who originally purchased the product from D - Link or its authorized reseller or distributor. Limited Hardware Warranty: D - Link warrants that the hardware portion of the D - Link products described below (?[...]

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    - 22 - the applicable documentation, from the date of original delivery of the Software for a period of ninety (90) days (“Warranty Period”), if the Software is properly installed on approved hardware and operated as contemplated in its documentation. D - Link further warrants that, during the Warranty Period, the magnetic media on which D - Li[...]

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    - 23 - misuse, faulty installation, lack of reasonable care, repair or service in any way that is not contemplated in the documentation for the product, or if the model or serial number has been altered, tampered with, defaced or removed; i nitial installation, installation and removal of the product for repair, and shipping costs; operational adju[...]

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    - 24 - • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with emission limits. You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part[...]

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    - 25 - Registration Print, type or use block letters. Your name: Mr./Ms _____________________________________________________________________________ Organization: ________________________________________________ D ept. ____________________________ Your title at organization: ________________________________________________________________________ [...]

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