D-Link dwl-ab520 manual

Air Pro DWL-AB520 D-LINK 2.4GHz / 5GHz Multimode Manual Building Networks for People Wireless PCI Adapter[...]

2 Contents Package Contents ................................................................................ 3 Introduction .......................................................................................... 4 Wireless Basics .................................................................................... 6 Getting Started ..............[...]

3 Contents of Package: D-Link Air Pro DWL-AB520 2.4 GHz / 5GHz Multimode Wireless PCI Adapter Manual and W arranty on CD Quick Installation Guide Package Contents If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller . System Requirements:    Windows XP , Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98SE  A computer with an availa[...]

4 Introduction *When used with other D-Link AirPro products. D-Link introduces the integrated multimode 802.1 1a/802.1 1b wireless PCI Adapter , as part of the high performance D-Link Air Pro series of wireless networking products. Featuring a breakthrough all-in-one multimode design, the new D-Link Air Pro DWL-AB520 Multimode Wireless PCI Adapter [...]

5 Fully compatible with the 802.1 1a standard to provide an optimal wireless 54Mbps data rate (provides a 72Mbp s data rate in proprietary T urbo Mode). Features   Fully compatible with the 802.1 1b st andard to provide an optimal wireless data rate of 1 1Mbps. Dynamic data rate scaling at 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 for 802.1 1a Dynamic dat[...]

6 LEDS LED stands for L ight- E mitting D iode. The DWL-AB520 has the following LEDs as shown below: LED LED Activity D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy- to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, [...]

7 Wireless Basics (continued) People use wireless LAN technology for many different purposes: Mobility - Productivity increases when people have access to data in any location within the operating range of the WLAN. Management decisions based on real-time information can significantly improve worker efficiency . Low Implementation Costs – WLANs ([...]

8 The DWL-AB520 is compatible with other D-Link Air Pro 802.1 1a products, which include : ♦ 5GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop computers ( DWL-A650 ) ♦ 5GHz Multimode Wireless Broadband Routers computers ( DI-764 , and DI-754 ) ♦ 5GHz Wireless Access Points ( DWL-5000AP , DWL-6000AP ) The DWL-AB520 is also compatible with D-Link[...]

9 Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations The D-Link Air Pro DWL-AB520 lets you access your network, using a wireless connection, from virtually anywhere. Keep in mind, however , that the number , thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. T ypical ra[...]

10 There are basically two modes of networking: Infrastructure – using an Access Point, such as the DWL-900AP+, DWL-5000AP or DWL-6000AP . Ad-Hoc – directly connecting to another computer , for peer-to-peer communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer , such as two or more DWL-AB520 wireless network PCI adapters. On the follo[...]

11 Please remember that D-Link Air Pro wireless devices are pre-configured to connect together , right out of the box, with their default settings. Y ou will need broadband Internet access (a Cable or DSL-subscriber line into your home or office) Consult with your Cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem Connect the Cable or DSL m[...]

12 Getting Started Setting up a Wireless Ad Hoc Network Install the D-Link Air Pro DWL-AB520 Wireless Network adapter into the desktop computer . See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product for installation instructions . Install a wireless network adapter into the laptop computer . In the example above the DWL-A650, DWL-650+ or DWL-[...]

13 Using the Configuration Utility Configuration Before you use the configuration utility for the DWL-AB520, you must install the drivers and the configuration utility by inserting the CD-ROM that came with the DWL-AB520. (Please see the Quick Installation Guide that came with the product.) After you have completed this installation and rest arted [...]

14 Using the Configuration Utility Refresh- Configuration (continued) Configuration>Properties Add- New- Remove- Move down- Properties- click Refresh to display the current networks available highlight the network to which you wish to connect and click Add click New to connect to the Preferred WLAN click Remove to eliminate the highlighted netwo[...]

15 Using the Configuration Utility Configuration>Advanced Close- click Close to save the changes. Infrastructure and ad-hoc network- choose this option to connect to both Infrastructure and Ad- Hoc networks Click on Advanced in the Configuration window to select the type of WLAN (Wire- less Local Area Network) to which you wish to connect. Selec[...]

16 Using the Configuration Utility Status Connection Status- indicates the connection status: either connected or discon- nected. Network Name- displays the network name that you have input Network T ype- indicates either I nfrastructure , Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc The Status screen displays the current properties of the DWL-AB520. Speed-[...]

17 Using the Configuration Utility Option General Setting Advance Setting Click on the About tab to find out the firmware version Auto Launch when Windows starts up- automatically enables the adapter when Windows starts up. By defaut this option is selected. click Apply to save the changes; click OK to close the utility Click OK or Apply- Encryptio[...]

18 Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP In this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using Microsof t Windows XP . Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www .homenethelp.com and http://www .microsof t.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000, ME or 98SE. Go to Start&[...]

19 Please follow all the instructions in this window: Networking Basics 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[...]

20 Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional.) Networking Basics Click Next Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the same W orkgroup name. Click Next[...]

21 Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes. Networking Basics When the changes are complete, click Next . Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer . This may take a few minutes.[...]

22 Networking Basics In the window below , select the option that fits your needs. In this example, Create a Network Setup Disk has been selected. Y ou 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.[...]

23 Networking Basics Please read the information under Here’ s how in the screen below . After you com- plete 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. T o continue click Next.[...]

24 Networking Basics Please read the information on this screen, then click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard . The new settings will take ef fect when you restart the computer . Click Ye s to restart the computer . Y ou have completed configuring this computer . Next, you will need to run the Network Setup Disk on all the other computers[...]

25  Networking Basics Naming your Computer T o 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 T ab in the System Properties window . Y ou may enter a Com- puter Description [...]

26 Networking Basics Naming your Computer  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    Checking the IP Address in W indows XP The wireless adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP Addres[...]

27 Networking Basics Checking the IP Address in W indows XP This window will appear . Click the Support tab Click Close   Assigning a Static IP Address in W indows XP/2000 Note: Residential Gateways/Broadband Routers will automatically assign IP Ad- dresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configura- tion Protocol) te[...]

28 Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address in W indows XP/2000  Double-click on Network Connections   Double-click on Properties Right-click on Local Area Connections[...]

29 Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address in W indows XP/2000 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, like 192.168.0.3 and 192.168.0.4. The subnet m[...]

30 Networking Basics Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in W indows XP and 2000 Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in W indows Me and 98 Go to Start > Run > type cmd . A window similar to this one will appear . T ype ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx , where xxx is the IP Address of the Wireless Router or Access Point. A good wireless co[...]

31 1. Check that the drivers for the DWL-AB520 are inst alled properly . Click Device Manager  Select the Hardware Ta b  T roubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-AB520. Read the following descriptions if you are having prob- lems. (The examples below are illus[...]

32 T roubleshooting      Double-click on Network Adapters Right-click on D-Link Air Pro DWL-AB520 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 Air Pro DWL-AB520 Wireless PCI Adapter D-Link Air Pro DWL-AB520[...]

33 T roubleshooting 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 range. Please refer to Installation Considerations in the Wireless Basics section of this man[...]

34 IEEE 802.1 1b IEEE 802.1 1a T echnical S pecifications   Standards Power Network Diagnostic LED 10%-90%, non-condensing T emperature Humidity:  Operating: 0ºC to 55ºC (32ºF to 131ºF) Storing: -20ºC to 75ºC (-4ºF to 167ºF)   Antenna T ype: Omni-directional dipole antenna with 2~4dB 3.3VDC +/-10% Operating V oltage:   [...]

35 BPSK QPSK 16 QAM 64 QAM CSMA/CA with ACK Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) 5.150 – 5.350 and 5.725 ~ 5.825 GHz 12 non-overlapping channels for North America A vailable Channels:  Frequency Range: Modulation T echnology:  Media Access Protocol:  T echnical Specifications 802.1 1a S pecifications  Modulation T echniqu[...]

36 802.1 1b S pecifications T echnical Specifications Supports 64-bit or 128-bit WEP encryption Encryption:  2.4 – 2.497 GHz  Frequency Range: DQPSK DBPSK DSSS CCK Modulation T echniques:     Cont acting T echnical Support Y ou can find the most recent software and user document ation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free [...]

37 Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limited warranty for its product only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from: Limited Warranty: D-Link warrants that the hardware portion of the D-Link product s described below will be free from material defects in[...]

38 After an RMA number is issued, the defective product must be packaged securely in the original or other suitable shipping package to ensure that it will not be damaged in transit, and the RMA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the package. Do not include any manuals or accessories in the shipping package. D-Link will only replac[...]

39 FCC Statement: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if[...]