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    D-Link AirPro DWL-A520 5 GHz Wireless PCI Adapter Manual Rev. 031802 Building Netw orks for People[...]

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    2 Contents Package Contents .................................................... 3 Introduction ............................................................... 4 Wireless Basics ........................................................ 6 Getting Started ....................................................... 10 Using the Configuration Utility ......[...]

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    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 slot • Windows X P, Windows 2000, Windows [...]

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    4 Introduction The D-Link AirPro DWL-A520 Wireless PCI Adapter is an advanced IEEE 802.11a compatible, high performance, wireless adapter that support s 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.) After completing the steps outlined in the Quick In[...]

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    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 Division Multiplexing (OFDM) – a new technique[...]

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    6 Wireless Basics D-Link AirPro wireless products are based on in dustry 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 allo w you to access the data you want, when and where you want it. No longer wi[...]

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    Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Flexibility - Wireless te chnology allows the network to go where wires cannot go. Reduced Cost-of-Ownership - While the initial investment required for wireless LAN hardware might be higher than the cost of wired LAN hardware, overall installation expenses and life-cy cle costs will be significantly lower. [...]

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    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 that the wireless sign als must pass thru may limit r[...]

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    Wireless Basics (continued) For the average residence, range should not be a problem. If you experience low or no signal strength in areas of your home that you wish to access, consider positioning the Access Po int in a location directly between the computers with wireless adapters that will be connected. Additional Access Points can be connected [...]

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    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 Network with Internet Sharing Please select, from[...]

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    1. A Home Internet Network with A Residential Gatew ay/Router (continued) (Requirements: A Residential Gateway/Router connected with an Ethernet (CAT5) cable to an 802.11a Access Point such as the DWL-5000AP.) This type of installation requires that you provide a dynamic IP address for each computer on your network. Y ou will need a DHCP-capable Re[...]

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    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 from your Internet Service Provider -or- you want to [...]

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    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.) 2. Install the D-Link AirPro DWL-A520 Wireless [...]

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    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 follo wing instructions. When your Ad Hoc network is complete it may look similar to this: (Requirements: Wireless network adapters -for example, the D-Link AirPro DWL- A650 and the DW[...]

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    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 in structions below. When you have completed your network, it should look similar to this: To share an Internet connection with [...]

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    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 Quick Install Guide. ) 2. Check the Device Manager to [...]

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    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 read this section of the manual to find out how t[...]

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    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) information. Frame Statistics Tab D-Link AirPro DWL-A520 8[...]

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    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[...]

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    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 and a set of wireless stations, it is a BSS . SSI[...]

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    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[...]

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    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 , choose Settings : L-A520 802.11a Wireless PCI A[...]

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    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 displa ys differences in the statistical data since the last update of collected data. Under the Log File Tab , the logging[...]

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    24 T roubleshooting 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 • Right-click on My Computer • Click Propertie[...]

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    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-A520 W ireless PCI Adapter D-Link AirPro DW[...]

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    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 the hardware upon insertion of the adapte[...]

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    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 specified on the settings for the wireless clients and [...]

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    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 jo ined with the correct Access Point. To check this connection: Right[...]

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    Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Window s 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 inform ation about networking computers using Windows 2000, ME or 98. Go[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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.[...]

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    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, and click Next.[...]

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    34 Networking Basics Please wait while the wizard copies the files. 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. To continue, click Next .[...]

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    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 Network Setup Disk on all the other computers on your [...]

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    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 enter a Computer description if you wish, t[...]

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    Networking Basics Naming your Computer (continued) Checking the Installation of the Drivers for the Wireless Adapter • 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 • Go to Start • Right-click on My Computer[...]

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    38 Networking Basics Checking the Installation of the Drivers for the Wireless Adapter • Select the Hardware Tab • Click Device Manager • 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. D-Link AirPro DWL-A520 W ireless PCI Adapter[...]

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    Networking Basics Checking the Installation of the Drivers for the Wireless Adapter Checking the Wireless Configuration • Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. • Click OK • Double-click on the Local Area Connection Icon in the taskbar. In this window you will see the Signal Strength and the Status of the DWL-A[...]

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    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 W ireless PCI Adapter[...]

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    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 network. • Click on the Security Tab • If E[...]

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    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[...]

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    Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address Note: Residential Gateways/Broadb and Ro uters will automatically assign IP Addresses to the computers on th e network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) technolog y. If you are using a DHCP-capable Gateway/Router you will not need to assign Static IP Addresses. If you are not using a D[...]

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    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 W ireless PCI Adapter[...]

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    Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address • Select Use the follow ing 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 192.168.0.2, the other computers should have IP Ad[...]

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    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 network. Whether you want to add a local printer (a[...]

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    Networking Basics Adding a local printer • Click on Add a printer • Click Next[...]

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    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 printer (Most computers use the LPT1: port, as[...]

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    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 printer. • Click Finish[...]

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    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.[...]

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    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 to Start > Printers and Faxes • Click on A[...]

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    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[...]

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    Networking Basics Sharing a network printer To check for proper installation: • Go to Start > Printers and Faxes The printer icon will appear at right, indicating proper installation. You have completed adding the printer. To share this printer on your network: • Remember the printer name • Run the Add Printer Wizard on all the computers o[...]

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    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 Netw ork Setup Wizard on all the computers on your network. To share an LPR printer , please follow these directions: • Go to Start > Printers and Faxes • Click [...]

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    Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer • Select Create a new port • From the pull-down menu, select Standard TCP/IP Port , as shown. • Click Next • Please read the instructions on this screen. • Click Next • Enter the Printer IP Address and the Port Name , as shown. • Click Next[...]

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    56 Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer • In this screen, select Custom. • Click Settings • Enter the Port Name and the Printer Name or IP Address . • Select LPR • Enter a Queue Name. If there is more than one port on the print server, you must name the Queue . • Click OK[...]

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    Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer • This screen will show you information about your printer. • Click Finish • Select the printer you are adding from the list of Printers . • Insert the printer driver disk that came with your printer. • Click Have Disk If the printer driver is already installed, • Select Keep existing driver • [...]

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    58 Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer • You can rename your printer if you choose. It is optional. Please remember the na me o f your printer. You will need this information when you use the Add Printer Wizard on the other computers on you r network. • Click Next • Select Yes , to print a test page. • Click Next This screen will displ[...]

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    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. T echnical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11a (Wi-Fi5) Adapter Type • PCI 2.2 compliant • PCI 32-bit interface Supported OS[...]

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    60 Current Consumption • Sleep mode - <40mW • Transmit mode - 1650mW • Receive mode – 1250mW Operating Voltage • 3.3V ± -10% Network Architecture • Ad-Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer without Access Point) • Infrastructure Mode (Communications to wired networks via Access Points with Roaming) Antenna Type • Integrated dual diversity anten[...]

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    Contacting T echnical 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 through our web site, or by phone. D-Link Technic[...]

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    62 Limited W arranty and Registration D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) prov ides this 3-Year warranty fo r its product only to the person or entit y who originally purchased the product from: • D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor. • Products purchased and delivered with the fift y Un ited States, the District of Columbia, US Pos[...]

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    that is not packaged and shipped in accordance with t he foregoing requirements, or that is determined by D-Link not to be defective or non-conforming. What Is Not Covered: This limited warranty provided by D-Link does not co ver: Prod ucts that have been subjected to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligenc e, misuse, faulty[...]