D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ ® Enhanced 2.4 GHz Wireless PCI Adapter Manual Rev.
Contents 1. Package Contents ............................................. 3 2. Introduction........................................................ 4 3. Wireless Basics ................................................. 6 4. Getting Started .................................................. 9 5. Installing the DWL-520+ .................................. 12 6. Using the Configuration Utility ......................... 15 7. Troubleshooting............................................... 22 8.
1. Package Contents Contents of Package: • D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless PCI Adapter • Manual, QIG, and Driver on CD • 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 PCI slot • Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98 • At least 32 MB of memory and a 300 MHz processor • An 802.11b Access Point (e.g., DWL-900AP+ for Infrastructure Mode) or another 802.
2. Introduction The D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Wireless PCI 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-520+ provides speeds of up to 22 Mbps (compared to the standard 11 Mbps) when used with other D-Link AirPlus products such as the DWL-520+ Wireless PCI Adapter. The DWL-520+ is also compatible with existing 802.
Features and Benefits • • • • Speeds up to 2X faster, with data transfer rates up to 22Mbps, when used with other D-Link AirPlus products Fully compatible with standard 802.11b-compliant devices Provides up to 20% faster data transfer rates when used with standard 802.
3. Wireless Basics D-Link AirPlus wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or wherever a wireless network is available. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link AirPlus 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.
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 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 Installation Considerations Designed to go up to 1,312 feet (400 meters) outdoors and up to 328 feet (100 meters) indoors, the D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ lets you access your network with your laptop computer from virtually anywhere. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings or other objects that the wireless signal must pass thru may limit range.
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 Point in a location directly between the computers with wireless adapters. Additional Access Points can be connected to provide better coverage in rooms where the signal does not appear as strong as desired.
Getting Started Setting Up an Infrastructure Network Fig. 4.1 Please remember that D-Link AirPlus wireless devices are pre-configured to connect together, right out of the box, with the default settings. You will need a broadband Internet access (Cable/DSL) subscription. Consult with your Cable/DSL provider for proper installation of the modem. Connect the modem to a wireless Broadband router (such as the D-Link DI-713P.) See the Quick Installation Guide included with the router.
Troubleshooting – learn how to check for the proper installation of the network adapters’ drivers and other tips for troubleshooting the network. Getting Started Setting up a Wireless Ad Hoc Network Fig. 4.2 Install the D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ 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.
5. Installing the DWL-520+ Before you start, make sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. Note: To avoid damage caused by static electricity, make sure to properly ground yourself by first touching a metal part of the computer to discharge any static electricity before working with the DWL-520+.
• Select Include this location in the search • Select Browse to choose the CD-ROM drive. In this case, D:\ represents the CD-ROM drive. Note: If you have downloaded the drivers from the web, select the location where the drivers were downloaded and unzipped. Fig. 5.3 • Click Next • D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Wireless PCI Adapter Please wait while the drivers are being installed. Fig. 5.4 • For Windows XP, Fig. 5.5 may appear after the laptop computer restarts.
• Click Finish to complete the installation D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Wireless PCI Adapter Fig. 5.6 Installing the Configuration Utility • Insert the Driver CD into the CD-ROM drive. The Autorun program will start, showing you the screen below. • Click on Install Configuration Utility • If the Autorun program does not appear, go to Start > Run > type in D:\Setup.exe, where D represents the CD-ROM drive. Fig. 5.
• Select the Wireless Network. In this case default Wireless Network is selected. default • Click Connect You have completed the installation of the DWL-520+. Fig. 5.10 YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE INSTALLATION OF THE DRIVERS. SEE NETWORKING BASICS IN THIS MANUAL FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SETTING UP A NETWORK. 6. Using the Configuration Utility If you want to alter the default settings or optimize the performance of the DWL-520+, D-Link has included a configuration utility to do so.
Configuration Utility Link Info After clicking on the Configuration Utility icon, the Link Info screen will display the following. (Note: the appearance of the following illustrations may be slightly different on your computer.) D-Link AirPlus Configuration Utility Fig. 6.3 This screen shot will be the same for all Windows operating systems Status: Displays the MAC Address of the Access Point that is associated with the DWL-520+.
Configuration Utility Configuration D-Link AirPlus Configuration Utility default This Configuration screen displays the default settings for the DWL-520+. Fig. 6.4 To communicate on the network all devices must have the same settings for the following properties: SSID - (Service Set Identifier) is a name that identifies a wireless network. Access Points and wireless clients attempting to connect to a specific WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) must use the same SSID. The default setting is default.
Configuration Utility Encryption D-Link AirPlus Configuration Utility Fig. 6.5 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 DWL520+ has Encryption disabled as the default setting.
Configuration Utility Site Survey D-Link AirPlus Configuration Utility Fig. 6.6 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 have created for the wireless network at home, at the office and in public places. Scroll up and down and highlight the profile that you wish to configure.
Configuration Utility Properties Current Setting Current Setting/Default Setting default Fig. 6.7 In this window you can configure all the properties of a profile in order to connect with a network of your choice. After you have entered your changes in this window, click OK to save the changes.
Configuration Utility About D-Link AirPlus Configuration Utility D-Link AirPlus Configuration Utility PCI Card Fig. 6.8 The ABOUT screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the DWL-520+.
7. Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-520+ Wireless Adapter. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP. If you have another operating system, these solutions will still apply although the appearance on your computer screen may differ.) 1.
Troubleshooting • Double-click on Network Adapters • Right-click on D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Wireless PCI Adapter • Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Wireless PCI Adapter Fig. 7.3 • Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Wireless PCI Adapter D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Wireless PCI Adapter • Click OK Fig. 7.
Troubleshooting 2. I cannot connect to the access point or the wireless router. • Make sure that the SSID on the DWL-520+ PCI adapter is exactly the same as the SSID on the Access Point or wireless router. 3. The DWL-520+ Power and Link lights are not on. • Check to see if the DWL-520+ PCI adapter is firmly inserted into a PCI slot. 4. I forgot my Encryption key. • Reset the Access Point to its factory default settings and restore the DWL-520+ Wireless PCI Adapter to the factory default settings.
Troubleshooting • Check that the LED indicators on the wireless router are functioning properly. If not, check that the AC power and Ethernet cables are firmly connected. • Check that the IP Address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS settings are correctly entered for the network • In Infrastructure mode, make sure the same Service Set Identifier (SSID) is specified on the settings for the wireless clients and access points. The SSID factory default setting for the D-Link AirPlus products is default.
8. 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 Fig. 8.1 When this screen appears, click Next.
Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP Please follow all the instructions in this window: Fig. 8.2 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. Fig. 8.
Networking Basics Enter a Computer description and a Computer name. Fig. 8.4 Click Next Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name. Fig. 8.
Networking Basics Please wait while the wizard applies the changes. Fig. 8.6 When the changes are complete, click Next. Please wait while the wizard configures the computer. This may take a few minutes. Fig. 8.
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. Fig. 8.8 Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive A: Fig. 8.9 Format the disk if you wish, and click Next.
Networking Basics Please wait while the wizard copies the files. Fig. 8.10 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.
Networking Basics Please read the information on this screen, then click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard. Fig. 8.12 The new settings will take effect when you restart the computer. Click Yes to restart the computer. Fig. 8.13 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 Fig. 8.14 • Select the Computer Name Tab in the System Properties window. You may enter a Computer description if you wish; this field is optional. To rename the computer or join a domain, • Click Change Fig. 8.
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 Fig. 8.16 Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Go to Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt Fig. 8.
Networking Basics Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Type Command Fig. 8.18 Type ipconfig /all at the prompt. All the configuration settings are displayed as shown below. D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Wireless PCI car Fig. 8.19 Type ipconfig /renew at the prompt to get a new IP Address, shown below. Fig. 8.20 (Windows 98/ME users: go to Start > Run. Type Command. Type winipcfg at the prompt. Click Release and Renew to obtain a new IP Address.
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. If you are not using a DHCP capable Gateway/Router, or you need to assign a Static IP Address, please follow these instructions: • Go to Start • Double-click on Control Panel Fig. 8.
Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address • Right-click on Local Area Connections. • Click Properties Fig. 8.23 • Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Wireless PCI Adapter • Click Properties Fig. 8.
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 between 192.168.0.3 and 192.168.0.254. No two computers can have the same IP Address.
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-520+. Go to Start > right-click on My Network Places > select Properties > double-click on the Wireless Network Connection associated with the DWL-520+ > select Properties > select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) > click Properties D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Wireless PCI Adapter Fig. 8.
Networking Basics Connecting to a Wireless Network Connecting to a Wireless Network with a Wireless Router or an Access Point using a static IP address in Windows XP. Select Use the following IP address - if the Wireless Router or Access Point does not have a DHCP server enabled. Input a static IP address within the same range as the Wireless Router or Access Point. IP address: 192.168.0.51 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.
Networking Basics Connecting to a Wireless Network Connecting to a Wireless Network with a Wireless Router or an Access Point using a DHCP server in Windows 2000. Select Obtain an IP address automatically. Select Obtain DNS server address automatically. Click OK Fig. 8.30 Connecting to a Wireless Network with a Wireless Router or an Access Point using a static IP address in Windows 2000.
Networking Basics Connecting to a Wireless Network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows Me and 98 Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on the Network associated with the DWL-520+ > click Properties > select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) > click Properties TCP/IP – D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Wireless PCI Ad Fig. 8.32 Connecting to a Wireless Network with a Wireless Router or an Access Point using a DHCP server in Windows Me and 98. Select the IP Address tab.
Networking Basics Connecting to a Wireless Network Connecting to a Wireless Network with 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 mask: 255.255.255.0 Select Detect connection to network media. Click OK Fig. 8.
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 access point, as Fig. 8.36 shown.
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 and Faxes Fig. 8.37 • Click on Add a printer Fig. 8.
Networking Basics Adding a local printer • Click Next Fig. 8.39 • Select Local printer attached to this computer • (Deselect Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer if it has been selected.) • Click Next Fig. 8.40 • 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 Fig. 8.
Networking Basics Adding a local printer • Select and highlight the correct driver for your printer. • Click Next (If the correct driver is not displayed, insert the CD or floppy disk that came with your printer and click Have Disk.) Fig. 8.42 • At this screen, you can change the name of the printer (optional.) • Click Next Fig. 8.43 • Select Yes, to print a test page. A successful printing will confirm that you have chosen the correct driver. • Click Next Fig. 8.
Networking Basics Adding a local printer This screen gives you information about your printer. Fig. 8.45 Click Finish When the test page has printed, Fig. 8.
Networking Basics Adding a local printer • 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. Fig. 8.47 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 • Click on Add a Printer Fig. 8.49 • Click Next Fig. 8.50 • Select Network Printer • Click Next Fig. 8.
Networking Basics Sharing a network printer • Select Browse for a printer • Click Next Fig. 8.52 • Select the printer you would like to share. • Click Next Fig. 8.53 • Click Finish Fig. 8.
Networking Basics Sharing a network printer To check for proper installation: • Go to Start> Printers and Faxes Fig. 8.55 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+. 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. • Click Next Fig. 8.57 • Select Local Printer • Click Next Fig. 8.
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 Fig. 8.59 • Please read the instructions on this screen. • Click Next Fig. 8.60 • Enter the Printer IP Address and the Port Name, as shown. • Click Next Fig. 8.
Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer • In this screen, select Custom. • Click Settings Fig. 8.62 • 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.
Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer • This screen will show you information about your printer. • Click Finish Fig. 8.64 • Select the printer you are adding from the list of Printers. • Insert the printer driver disk that came with your printer. • Click Have Disk Fig. 8.65 If the printer driver is already installed, • Select Keep existing driver • Click Next Fig. 8.
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 Fig. 8.67 • Select Yes, to print a test page. • Click Next Fig. 8.68 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. 9. Technical Specifications Standards: • IEEE 802.11 • IEEE 802.11b Bus Type: • 32-bit PCI 2.2 Supported Operating Systems: • Windows XP • Windows 2000 • Windows ME • Windows 98 Data Security: • 256-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Encryption Data Rate: Mbps • 22 • 11 • 5.
Modulation Techniques: • Barker (2 Mbps/3db) • CCK (5.5 Mbps/5.5db) • PBCC (5.5 Mbps/1.5db) • CCK (11 Mbps/8.5db) • PBCC (11 Mbps/4.5db) • PBCC (22 Mbps/8.5db) Modulation Technology: • PBCC – Packet Binary Convolutional Coding • Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) • 11 – chip Barker Sequence Transmitter Output Power: • 15dBm ± 2dB External Antenna Type: • Detachable / Reverse SMA Over-Driving Levels: • Tolerates up to +17dBm at the Antenna Frequency Range: • 2.4 – 2.462 GHz Physical Dimensions: • L = 5.
10. Contacting Technical 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 Technical Support over the Telephone: (800) 758-5489 24 hours a day, seven days a week. D-Link Technical Support over the Internet: http://support.dlink.
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