DWL-520 2.4 GHz Wireless PCI Adapter Manual Rev.
Contents Package Contents .................................................... 3 Introduction............................................................... 4 Wireless Basics ........................................................ 6 Getting Started ......................................................... 9 Installation .............................................................. 16 Using the Configuration Utility for Windows 2000, 98, or ME ..............................................................
Package Contents Contents of Package: • DWL-520 2.4 GHz Wireless PCI Adapter • Manual, Quick Installation Guide, and Drivers on CD 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 XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, or Windows 98 SE • At least 32 MB of memory and a 300 MHz processor or higher • An 802.11b Access Point (e.g., WAP-B11 for Infrastructure Mode) or another 802.
Introduction The DWL-520 Wireless PCI Adapter is an advanced IEEE 802.11b compatible, high performance, wireless adapter that supports data transfer speeds of up to 11 Mbps. It is an ideal way to connect your laptop computer to a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN.
Product Features • • • Compatible with IEEE 802.11b high rate standard to provide wireless Ethernet speeds of 11Mbps data rate Ethernet speeds of 11Mbps data rate Dynamic date rate scaling at 11, 5.
Wireless Basics Wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home or business. Strictly adhering to IEEE 802.11b, our wireless family of products will allow you to access the data you want, when and where you want it. No longer will you be limited to one location or forced to run new wiring through your home or office. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.
Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Flexibility - 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 expenses and life-cycle costs will be significantly lower. Long-term cost benefits are greatest in dynamic environments requiring frequent moves, adds, and changes.
Wireless Basics (continued) beneficial to have more than one access point with overlapping coverage. 2. Be aware of the direct line between Access Points and computers with wireless adapters - A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick.
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 the four types of networks described above, the type of network that is appropriate for your needs.
1. A Home Internet Network with A Residential Gateway/Router (continued) (Requirements: A Residential Gateway/Router connected with an Ethernet (CAT5) cable to an 802.11b Access Point such as the WAP-B11. This type of installation requires that you provide a dynamic IP address for each computer on your network. You will need a DHCP-capable Residential Gateway/Router for your network. To complete the installation, please follow these steps: 1. Connect the Router/Gateway to a Broadband connection, (e.g.
Please note that this type of installation requires that your ISP (Internet Service Provider) provides you a static IP address for each computer and the Access Point on your network. Please refer to the manual that came with your Access Point to determine its configuration. Please follow these steps to complete the installation: 1. Connect the Wireless Access Point to a Broadband connection (i.e., a Cable modem.) 2.
2. A Home Internet Network with Multiple IP Addresses (continued) 4. Set the Static IP Address of the wireless adapters. Please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual entitled: Assigning an IP Address. Note: The IP Address for all computers must be in the same IP Address range, and the Subnet Mask must be the same for all the computers on the network. For example: If the first computer is assigned an IP Address of 192.168.0.2 with a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.
3. An Ad Hoc Network (continued) To complete this installation, please follow these steps: 1. Install the DWL-520 Wireless PCI Adapter into your desktop computers. (You may install the WCB-B13 Wireless Cardbus Adapters into your laptops - please refer to the Quick Installation Guide for further instructions.) 2. Set the Static IP Address of the wireless adapters. Please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual entitled: Assigning an IP Address.
4. An Ad Hoc Network with Internet Sharing (continued) DFE-530TX To share an Internet connection with Internet Sharing software you will need to purchase Internet Sharing software or use the Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) utility provided with Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME or Windows 98SE. Please follow your software documentation to properly configure the Internet sharing software after you install your wireless networking adapters.
1. Install the DWL-520 Wireless PCI Adapter (please refer to the Quick Install Guide.) 2. Check the Device Manager to confirm that your adapter is installed correctly. Please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual entitled: Checking the Installation of the Drivers for the Wireless Adapter. 3. Install your Internet Sharing Software 4. If required by the ICS software, set the static IP Address for the wireless adapter.
Installation This section shows you how to install the Utility if you are using Windows 2000, 98, ME, or NT operating systems. Follow the instructions given below on how to install the hardware (DWL-520 PCI Adapter) and then the software (driver and utility). For those using Windows XP, the installation procedure will be the same until the utility installation. Windows XP has a built in utility for wireless devices.
2. Installing the Driver Installing the software involves two steps. The first is to install the Driver and the second is to install the Configuration Utility. • When the DWL-520 has been inserted into a 32-bit PCI slot, the Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears. • Continue with the installation and the screen below should appear. Click on Next to proceed with the installation. Click Next • Insert the Driver CD into the CD-ROM drive. The Install Hardware Device Drivers window will appear.
Click Next • The installation will continue with the following screen. Click Next.
• • The following screen will appear. The installation will continue with the following screen. Click Next.
• The installation will continue with the following screen. Click Yes. • The installation will finish with the following screen. Click Finish.
3. Installing the Configuration Utility Look for the file named “Setup.exe” on the installation CD-Rom. Double-click on it to start the installation for the configuration utility. Setup.exe When this screen appears click Next. Click Next.
To install to the folder C:\Program Files\NonBrand click Next. Otherwise click on Browse to choose an alternate location.
Click Next to proceed with the utility installation.
The Setup Status screen will appear like the one below: After the Utility has been successfully installed, InstallShield Wizard will prompt you to restart your computer. Select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now,” and click on Finish. This completes the Utility installation.
3. Uninstalling the Configuration Utility To uninstall the configuration utility Programs WLAN Monitor Uninstall.
To uninstall the driver, right-click on My Computer. Left-click on Properties to bring up the System Properties screen.
Click on the Hardware tab.
Click on Device Manager.
Click on Network adapters.
Right-click on the “Wireless LAN Card (RTL8180)” icon.
Click on Uninstall. You will then receive a Confirm Device Removal screen. Click OK to complete the uninstallation.
Using the Configuration Utility for Windows 2000, 98, or ME If you are using Windows 2000, 98, ME, or NT, the Configuration Utility program for the DWL-520 is called WLAN Monitor. Once you have installed WLAN Monitor (the configuration utility), you can read this section of the manual to find out how to monitor and configure your DWL-520 adapter using WLAN Monitor. Screenshots for this section have been taken in Windows 2000. There are four tabs in the WLAN Monitor Configuration Utility program.
Using the Configuration Utility or ME (continued) for Windows 2000, 98, On the left side of the screen are Available WLANs which you may connect to by first selecting the WLAN (it will appear highlighted) and then clicking on Add. When you do so a screen like the one below will pop up: In the Wireless Network Properties screen you may change the name of the WLAN. You may also enter wireless network encryption keys by checking Network Authentication (Shared mode) or Data encryption.
Using the Configuration Utility or ME (continued) for Windows 2000, 98, On the Configuration Tab click on Refresh to call up all the available WLANs. On the right side of the screen is a list of Preferred WLANs. These are WLANs that have already been added to the wireless network. Click New to rename the WLAN and reset its properties. You will see the Wireless Network Properties screen as displayed previously when you click New.
Using the Configuration Utility or ME (continued) for Windows 2000, 98, Under the Status Tab you will find information on the connection state, hardware information, and advanced state. Status Tab Information given under Connected State are the Connection status (connected or disconnected), SSID, Network type (infrastructure or adhoc), Wep Status (enabled or disabled), Speed (of the wireless connection), and Signal Strength (a colored bar shows the intensity of the radio signals in the network).
Using the Configuration Utility for Windows 2000, 98, or ME (continued) Under the Options Tab general settings and advanced settings are shown. Options Tab Check “Auto launch when Windows starts up” so that WLAN Monitor automatically launches when Windows starts up. Part of the GUI for WLAN Monitor is a mini status dialog box that appears when you left-click on the WLAN Monitor icon in the taskbar. “Remember mini status position” keeps track of the last position of the mini status dialog box.
Using the Configuration Utility for Windows 2000, 98, or ME (continued) The About Tab gives the utility version of WLAN Monitor.
Using the Configuration Utility for Windows XP The WLAN Monitor Configuration Utility supports Windows XP; however, Windows XP has its own utility for wireless devices. In order to use the WLAN Monitor Configuration Utility as described in the last section you must disable the utility built into Windows XP by unchecking the box below.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) for Windows XP If you leave the “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings” box checked you will use the Windows XP utility for wireless devices. The following demonstrates how to manage wireless network connections with the Windows XP built-in utility. Creating a connection Right-click on “My Network Places” to obtain a drop-down menu with Properties listed.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) for Windows XP Left-click on Properties to obtain the Network Connections screen.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) for Windows XP Right-click on the “Wireless Network Connection” icon to produce another drop-down menu with item Properties.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) for Windows XP Left-click on Properties to bring up the screen below.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Click on the Wireless Networks tab.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) for Windows XP Click on the Access Point under Available Networks with which you wish to establish a connection. • Click on Configure to establish a connection with the chosen access point “D-Link.” A screen such as the following called Wireless Network Properties will then appear.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) for Windows XP Enter the appropriate settings and click OK.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) for Windows XP The access point “D-Link” has been added to the network under Preferred networks.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) for Windows XP The Network Connections window now shows the wireless network connection as “Enabled”.
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.com and http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000, ME, or 98. Go to START>CONTROL PANEL>NETWORK CONNECTIONS Select Set up a home or small office network. When this screen appears, Click Next.
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 and Click Next.
Networking Basics • • Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional) and Click Next. Enter a Workgroup name and Click Next. All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name.
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.
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.
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.
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 network. After running the Network Setup Disk on all your computers, your new wireless network will be ready to use.
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, this field is optional.
Networking Basics Naming your Computer (continued) • 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.
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 Wireless LAN Card (RTL8180) • Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly
Networking Basics Checking the Installation of the Drivers for the Wireless Adapter • Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. • Click OK Checking the Wireless Configuration • Double-click on the Networking Icon in the taskbar.
In this window you will see the Signal Strength and the Status of the DWL-520. In this case the Status and the Signal Strength are fine.
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.
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 Enable Security is selected on one station on your network, it must be selected on all stations.
Networking Basics Checking the IP Address in Windows XP • Right-click on the networking icon in the task bar • Click on Status The following window will display • Click the Support tab.
Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address Note: Residential Gateways/Broadband Routers will automatically assign IP Addresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) technology. If you are using a DHCP-capable Gateway/Router you will not need to assign Static IP Addresses.
Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address • Right-click on Local Area Connections.
Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address • Select Use the following 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 Addresses that are sequential, like 192.168.0.3 and 192.168.0.4. The subnet mask must be the same for all the computers on the network.
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.
Networking Basics Adding a local printer • Click on Add a printer • Click Next
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 shown in the illustration.) • Click Next • Select and highlight the correct driver for your printer.
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.
Networking Basics Adding a local printer When the printed, test page has • 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.
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.
Networking Basics Sharing a network printer • Select Browse for a printer • Click Next • Select the printer you would like to share.
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 on your network. • Make sure you have already run the Network Setup Wizard on all the network computers.
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+ or the DP-313 or a Gateway/Router with a printer port such as the DI713P. 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 on Add a Printer The screen to the right will display.
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.
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.
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.
Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer • You can rename your printer if you choose. It is optional. Please remember the name of your printer. You will need this information when you use the Add Printer Wizard on the other computers on your network. • Click Next • Select Yes, to print a test page. • Click Next This screen will display information about your printer. • Click Finish to complete the addition of the printer.
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.
Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-520 Wireless PCI Adapter. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. 1.
Troubleshooting (continued) • Click on Network Adapters • Right-click on DWL-520 Wireless LAN Card • Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. • Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly.
Troubleshooting (continued) 2. The computer does not recognize the DWL-520 802.11b Wireless PCI Adapter. • Make sure that the DWL-520 Wireless PCI Adapter is properly seated in the computer’s cardbus slot. • If Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the adapter, make sure to completely remove drivers that were previously installed. To remove the drivers, do the following: A.
Troubleshooting (continued) 4. The wireless client cannot access the Internet in the Infrastructure mode. • Make sure the wireless client is associated and joined with the correct Access Point. To check this connection: Right-click on the Networking Icon in the taskbar> select View Available Wireless Networks. The Connect to Wireless Network screen will appear. Please make sure you have selected the correct available network, as shown in the illustrations below.
Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi) Supported OS • Windows XP • Windows 2000 • Windows ME • Windows 98se Frequency Range • 2400 ~ 2497MHz ISM Band Data Rates • 1, 2, 5.
Operating Voltage • 5VDC ± -5% Network Architecture • Ad-Hoc Mode and 802.11 Ad-hoc Mode for network configurations that do not have any access points. • Infrastructure Mode for network configurations with access points.
Regulatory Statement 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 not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
