D-Link DWL-650+ manual

D-Link Air Plus DWL-650+ 2.4 GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapter Manual Rev. 050302 Building Netw orks for People ®[...]

2 Contents 1. Package Contents ............................................. 3 2. Introduction ........................................................ 4 3. Wireless Basics ................................................. 6 4. Getting Started .................................................. 9 5. Installing the DWL-650+ ..........................[...]

3 1. P ac kage Contents Contents of Package: • D-Link Air Plus DWL-650+ 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapter • Manual, QIG, and Drivers on CD • Printed Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. System Requirements: • A laptop computer with an available 32-bit Cardbus PC Card slot • Windows X [...]

4 2. Intr oduction The D-Link Air Plus DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapter is an enhanced 802.11b high-performance, wireless adapter that supports high-speed wireless networking at home, at work or in public places. Unlike most 802.11b network cards, the DWL-650+ provides speeds of up to 22 Mbps (compared to the standard 11 Mbps) when used with other[...]

5 Product Features • Provides high-speed wireless connection up to 22Mbps • Operates in the 2.4GHz frequency range • Maximum reliability, throughput and connectivity with automatic data rate switching • Supports Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption at 64/128/256-bit encryption • Supports infrastructure networks via an Access Poi[...]

6 3. W ir eless Basics D-Link Air Plus wireless products are based on industry standards to pr ovide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or wherever a wireless net work is available. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link Air Plus wireless family of products will allow you to access the[...]

7 Wireless Basics Network Expansion - Wireless technology 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 expens es and life-cycle costs will be significantly lower. Long-term cost ben[...]

8 Wireless Basics Installation Considerations Designed to go up to 1,312 feet (400 meters) outdoors and up to 328 feet (100 meters) indoors, the D-Link Air Plus DWL-650+ lets you access your network with your laptop computer fr om virtually anywhere. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceiling s or other objects[...]

9 Wireless Basics For the average home, signal range should not be an issue. 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. Additional Access Points can be connected to provide better coverage in ro[...]

10 Getting Started Setting Up an Infrastructure Network Please remember that D-Link Air Plus wireless devices are pre-configured to connect together, right out of the box, with the default settings. Please refer to the following sections of this manual for additional information about setting up a network: Networking Basics- learn how to check your[...]

11 Getting Started Setting up a Wireless Ad Hoc Network IP Address Install a network adapter into one computer. In the example above, the D-Link Air Plus DWL-120 USB Wireless Network adapter is installed. You can also install the DWL-520 Wireless PCI Adapte r in the desktop computer. See the Quick Installation Guide include d with the product for i[...]

12 5. Installing the D WL-650+ Installing the DWL-650+ Drivers & Utility NOTE: Do not insert the DWL-650+ Cardbus into the Cardbus slot at this point. You will be instructed in Section 2 to install the DWL-650+ Cardbus adapter later in this Quick Installation Guide. Windows XP, 2000, Me, or 98 Installation: The following screen shots are taken [...]

13 Installing the DWL-650+ Drivers and Utility If the AutoRun function on your laptop computer does not automatically start, proceed to the steps below. If it does, proceed to Section 2. • Go to Start > Run > type D:Setup.exe • Click OK NOTE: The letter “D” represents the letter of the CD-ROM drive. Your CD-ROM drive may be a differe[...]

14 Installing the DWL-650+ Drivers and Utility • Select No, I will restart my computer later. • Click Finish • Shut down your laptop computer. • Insert the DWL-650+ into the Cardbus slot. • Restart your laptop computer • Click Nex t at the Welcome screen (Fig. 5.2.4) Fig. 5.2.3 Fig. 5.2.4 The InstallShield W izard has succ essfully inst[...]

15 Installing the DWL-650+ For Windows 2000 , Fig. 5.2.6 may appear after the laptop computer restarts. Select Yes to finalize the installation. For Windows Me and 98 , after the laptop computer restarts, it will ask you to reboot the computer once more to finalize the driver installation. Select Yes to finalize the installation. YOU HAVE COMPLETED[...]

16 Configuration Utility Link Info After clicking on the Configuration Utility icon, the Link Info screen will display the following: Status: Displays the MAC Address of the Access Point that is associated with the DWL-650+. SSID: The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to the wireless network. The factory SSID setting is set to default . T[...]

17 Configuration Utility Configuration To communicate on the network all devices must have the same settings for the following properties: SSID - (Service Set Identifier) is a nam e that identifies a wireless network. Access Points and wireless cli ents attempting to co nnect to a specific WLAN (Wire less Local Area Network) must use the same SSID.[...]

18 Configuration Utility Encryption Please note that all devices must share the same Encryption settings to communicate on the network. Data Encryption – enable Encryption by clicking on the box. The DWL- 650+ has Encryption disabled as the default setting. Authorization mode – choose one of the following modes: Open Authentication – communic[...]

19 Configuration Utility Site Survey Available Networks The top section of the window displays the Available Networks. Scroll up and down the list and highlight the network to which you wish to connect. Click on the Connect button. Profiles In the lower half of the screen, you can manage the profiles that you h ave created for the wireless network [...]

20 Configuration Utility Properties In this window you can configure all the prope rties of a profile in order to connect with a network of your choice. After you have entered your c hanges in this window, click OK t o s a v e t h e changes. Current Setting Current Setting/Default Setting default Fig. 6.7[...]

21 Configuration Utility About The ABOU T screen gives you information about the F irmware and Utility Versions of the DWL-650+. Fig. 6.8 D-Link Air Plus Configuration Utility D-Link Air Plus DWL-650+ 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapter DWL-650+[...]

22 7. T roubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-650+ Wireless Adapter. Read the following descriptions if you are having problem s. ( The exampl es bel ow are illustrated in Windows XP. If you have anothe r operating system, these solutions will still apply although [...]

23 Troubleshooting • Double-click on Network Adapters • Right-click on D-Link Air Plus DWL-650+ Wireless 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 Air Plus DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapter D-Link Air Plus DWL-650[...]

24 Troubleshooting 2. I cannot connect to the access point or the wireless router. • Make sure that the SSID on the DWL-650+ Cardbus adapter is exactly the same as the SSID on the Access Point or wireless router. 3. The DWL-650+ Power and Link lights are not on. • Check to se e if the DWL-650+ Cardbus adapter is firmly inserted into a PC Cardbu[...]

25 Troubleshooting • Check that the LED indicators on the wireless router are fu nctioning properly. If not, check that the AC power and Ethernet cables are firmly connected. • Check that the IP Address, subnet mask, gate way, and DNS settings are correctly entered for the network • In Infrastructure mode, make sure the same Service Set Ident[...]

26 8. Netw or king 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.com and http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for inform ation about networking computers using Windows 2000, ME or[...]

27 Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP 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 Fig. 8.2 Fig. 8.3[...]

28 Networking Basics Enter a Computer description and a Computer name. Click Next Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name. Click Next Fig. 8.4 Fig. 8.5[...]

29 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. Fig. 8.6 Fig. 8.7[...]

30 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. Fig. 8.8 Fig. 8.9[...]

31 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 Fig. 8.10 Fig. 8.11[...]

32 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 yo[...]

33 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[...]

34 Networking Basics Naming your Computer Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Go to Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt • 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 Fig. 8.16 F[...]

35 Networking Basics Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Type Command Type ipconfig /all at the prompt . All the configuration settings are displayed as shown below. Type ipconfig /renew at the prompt to get a new IP Address, shown below. ( Windows 98/ME users: go to Start > Run . Type Command . Type winipcfg at the prompt. Click Release [...]

36 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 [...]

37 Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address • Right-click on Local Area Connections. • Click Properties • Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) • Click Properties D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ Wireless Ad apter Fig. 8.23 Fig. 8.24[...]

38 Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address • Select Use the following IP address in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, • Inpu t 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 1 92.168.0.2, the other computers should have I[...]

39 Networking Basics Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows XP To be able to connect to a wireless network, make sure the proper network settings are configured for DWL-650+. Go to Start > right-click on My Network Places > select Properties > double-click on the Wireless Network Connection associated with the DWL-650+ > select Pro[...]

40 Networking Basics Connecting to a Wireless Network Connecting to a Wireless Network w i th a Wireless Router or an Access Point using a static IP address in Windows XP. Select Use the follow ing IP address - if the Wireless R outer or Access Point does not have a DHCP server enabled. Input a static IP address within the same range as the Wireles[...]

41 Networking Basics Connecting to a Wireless Network Connecting to a Wireless Network w i th a Wireless Router or an Access Point using a DHCP server in Windows 2000. Select Obtain an IP address automatically. Select Obtain DNS server addres s automatically. Click OK Connecting to a Wireless Network w i th a Wireless Router or an Access Point usin[...]

42 Networking Basics Connecting to a Wireless Network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Window s Me and 98 Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on the Network associated with the DWL-650+ > click Properties > select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) > click Properties Connecting to a Wireless Network w ith a Wireless R[...]

43 Networking Basics Connecting to a Wireless Network Connecting to a Wireless Network w ith a Wireless Router or Access Point using a static IP address in Windows Me or Windows 98 . Select Use the following IP address. Input a static IP address within the same IP Address range as the wireless router or access point. IP address: 192.168.0.51 Subnet[...]

44 Networking Basics Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging For Windows Me and 98: Go to Start > Run > type command . A window similar to Fig. 8.36 will appear. Type ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx , where xxx is the IP address of the Wireless Router or Access Point. A good wireless connection will show four replies from the wireless router or acce[...]

45 Networking Basics Adding a local printer (A printer connected directly to a computer) A printer that is not shared on the network and is connected directly to one computer is called a local printer . If you do not need to share your printer on a network, follow these directions to add the printer to one computer. • Go to Start > Printers an[...]

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

47 Networking Basics Adding a local printer • Select and highlight the correct driver for your printer. • Click Next (If the correct driver is no t displayed, insert the CD o r floppy disk that came with you r printer and click Have Disk .) • At this screen, you can change the name of the printer (optional.) • Click Next • Select Yes , to[...]

48 Networking Basics Adding a local printer Click Finish Click OK This screen g ives y ou information about y our p rinter. When the test page has printed, Fig. 8.45 Fig. 8.46[...]

49 Networking Basics Adding a local printer 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 the printer on your network: • Go to Start > Print[...]

50 Networking Basics Sharing a network printer • Click on Add a Printer • Click Next • Select Network Printer • Click Next Fig. 8.49 Fig. 8.50 Fig. 8.51[...]

51 Networking Basics Sharing a network printer • Select the printer you would like to share. • Click Next • Click Finish Fig. 8.52 Fig. 8.53 Fig. 8.54 • Select Browse for a printer • Click Next[...]

52 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 computer[...]

53 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 Network 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 o[...]

54 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 Fig. 8.59 Fig. 8.60 Fig. 8.61[...]

55 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 Fig. 8.62 Fig. 8.63[...]

56 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 ?[...]

57 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[...]

58 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. 9. T ec hnical Specifications Standards: • WiFi Compatible Adapter Type : • PC Cardbus slot System Requirements: • Laptop wit[...]

59 Diagnostic LED: • Power – solid green light indicates power connection • Link/Activity – green solid/blinking light indicates Link/Activity Power Specifications: • Operating Voltage: 3.3V Network Architecture: • Supports Ad-Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer wi thout Access Point) or Infrastructure Mode (Communications to wired networks via Acce[...]

60 10. Contacting T ec hnical Suppor t 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-Lin[...]

61 11. Limited W ar r anty and R e gistration 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[...]

62 product owner agrees to pay D-Link’s reasonable handling and return shipping charges for any product 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 tha[...]