D-Link Air™ DWL-520 2.4GHz/802.
Contents Package Contents ................................................................................ 3 Introduction ........................................................................................... 4 Wireless Basics .................................................................................... 6 Getting Started ..................................................................................... 8 Using the Configuration Utility ..........................................................
Package Contents Contents of Package: D-Link Air DWL-520 2.4 GHz Wireless PCI Adapter Manual and Drivers on CD Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. System Requirements: A computer or laptop with an available 32-bit PCI slot Windows XP/2000/Me/98SE At least 32 MB of memory and a 300 MHz processor An 802.11b Access Point (e.g., DWL-900AP+) for Infrastructure mode, or an 802.11b wireless adapter for Ad-Hoc mode (e.g., DWL-650.
Introduction The D-Link Air DWL-520 Wireless PCI Adapter is an 802.11b wireless adapter that supports speeds up to 11Mbps* when used with a desktop computer. The DWL-520 is compatible with existing 802.11b devices such as the D-Link Air and AirPlus family of products including the DWL-650 and DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapters, the DI-514 and the DI-614+ Wireless Routers, DWL-700AP and DWL-900AP+ Wireless Access Points and the DWL-122 Wireless USB Adapter.
Features & Benefits Provides a simple and inexpensive way to connect your desktop computer to a wireless network at home, at the office, or in public places Fully compliant with the 802.11b standard and interoperable with all existing 802.11b-compliant devices Quick and Easy Installation- The DWL-520 installs quickly and easily into a standard PCI 2.2 slot in a desktop computer.
Wireless Basics 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. D-Link wireless products will allow you access to the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking brings. A Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires.
Wireless Basics (continued) The DWL-520 is compatible with 802.11b wireless products, which include: D-Link Air DWL-650,D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapter used with laptop computers D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ 2.4GHz Wireless PCI cards used with desktop computers D-Link Air DWL-700AP, D-Link AirPlus DWL-900AP+ 2.4GHz Wireless Access Points D-Link Air DI-514, D-Link AirPlus DI-614+, DI-714P+ 2.4GHz Wireless Routers Standards-Based Technology Based on the IEEE 802.
Getting Started With its default settings, the DWL-520, when activated, will connect with other D-Link Air products, right out of the box.
Getting Started (continued) Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network 2 1 3 7 4 6 5 Please remember that D-Link Air wireless devices are pre-configured to connect together, right out of the box, with their default settings. For a typical wireless setup at home (as shown above), please do the following: You 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.
Getting Started (continued) Setting up a Wireless Ad Hoc Network Desktop Install the DWL-520 into the desktop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product for installation instructions.) Install the DWL-650 wireless Cardbus adapter into a laptop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.) Set the wireless configuration for the adapters to Ad-Hoc mode, set the adapters to the same channel, and assign an IP Address to each computer on the Ad-Hoc network.
Using the Configuration Utility D-Link Air DWL-520 uses the Configuration Utility as the management software. The utility provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to the wireless adapter. After you have completed the installation of the DWL-520 (refer to the Quick Installation Guide that came with your purchase) whenever you start the computer, the Configuration Utility starts automatically and the system tray icon is loaded in the toolbar (see illustration below*.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) After clicking on the Configuration Utility icon, the Link Info screen will display the settings for the DWL-520: Status: Displays the MAC Address of the Access Point or Router to which the DWL-520 is associated Link Info SSID: The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to the wireless network. The factory SSID setting is default. Frequency: 802.11b indicates that the DWL-520 is communicating in the 2.4GHz band.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) SSID: Service Set Identifier is a name that identifies a wireless network. Access Points and wireless devices attempting to connect to a specific WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) must use the same SSID. The default setting is default. Configuration Wireless Mode: Click on the pull-down menu; select from the following options: Infrastructure - connecting to the WLAN using an Access Point.(This is the default setting).
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Ad-Hoc Channel: All devices in the Ad-Hoc network must be set to the same channel Advanced Profile IP Settings: You can Enable or Disable the IP Settings portion of your profile here. If you select Disable you will need to configure the IP Address information each time you connect to a network. If you select Enable you will maintain the same IP Address information each time you connect to a network.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Available Network: 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. Profile: 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.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Site Survey > Add Advanced In this window you can select the type of network connection. Click OK to save the changes. If you clicked on Add, you can configure, in this window, all the properties of a profile that you wish to add to the network. Configuration, Add or Properties If you clicked on Configuration or Properties you can configure, in this window, all the properties of a profile that already exists in the network.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Site Survey > Configuration > 802.1X To use 802.1x and to configure its settings, please do the following: IEEE 802.1X Select Enabled. Click Authentication Config Advanced Security Settings Select the EAP Type you want to use. Configure the information needed for authenticating. Inner Authentication Protocol. For an explanation of the terms shown in this window please see the following pages. Trusted CA List.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) 802.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) 802.1x > Advanced Security Settings > EAP Types (continued) EAP Type EAP-TTLS Inner Authentication Protocol EAP-MD5 TTLS Identity User Name Password EAPGeneric Token Card TTLS Identity User Name Password EAP-MSCHAPv2 EAP-MD5 PEAP Information needed for Authenticating EAP-MSCHAPv2 EAPGeneric Token Card TTLS Identity User Name Password Domain Name User Name Password User Name Password Domain Name User Name Password 802.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) 802.1x > Advanced Security Settings > Definitions of Terms (continued) Domain Name: Each server has a domain name that uniquely identifies it. That domain name is normally contained in the Subject CN field of the server certificate. A server domain name ends with the name of a larger administrative domain, to which the server belongs. TTLS Identity: EAP-TTLS has a unique feature that other protocols do not offer.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Authentication > WPA Select the available network to which you want to connect. Click Configure. Select WPA in the Authentication field. Click Authentication Config After you click Authentication Config, the Advanced Security Settings screen will appear. Complete the Advanced Security Settings configuration. Please see pages 17-20 of this manual to find out more about the Advanced Security Settings.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Authentication > WPA-PSK Select the available network to which you want to connect. Click Configure. WPA-PSK does not require a RADIUS Server in the network. Select WPA-PSK in the Authentication field.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Authentication > WPA-PSK (continued) Advanced Security Settings Enter the WPA Passphrass. Click OK. The configuration is done. About The About screen gives you the MAC address, Utility Version and the Driver Version of the DWL-520.
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 98SE. Go to Start>Control Panel>Network Connections Select Set up a home or small office network When this screen appears, click Next.
Networking Basics (continued) 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.
Networking Basics (continued) 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.
Networking Basics (continued) Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes. When the changes are complete, click Next. Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer. This may take a few minutes.
Networking Basics (continued) In the window below, select the option that fits your needs. 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.
Networking Basics (continued) 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 (continued) 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 (continued) 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. To rename the computer and join a domain, Click Change.
Networking Basics (continued) 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 Windows XP The wireless adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP Address range (see Getting Started in this manual for a definition of IP Address Range.
Networking Basics (continued) Checking the IP Address in Windows XP This window will appear. Click the Support tab Click Close Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 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 (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Double-click on Network Connections Right-click on Local Area Connections Double-click on Properties 34
Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 D-Link Air DWL-520 Wireless PCIAdapter Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click Properties In the window below, select Use the following IP Address. 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.
Networking Basics (continued) Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP and 2000* Go to Start > Run > type cmd. A window similar to this one 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 Acess Point, as shown. Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows Me and 98* Go to Start > Run > type command. A window similar to this will appear.
Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-520. 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. Check that the drivers for the DWL-520 are installed properly.
Troubleshooting (continued) Double-click on Network Adapters Right-click on D-Link Air DWL-520 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 38
Troubleshooting (continued) 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. Move the DWL-520 and Access Point or wireless router into the same room and then test the wireless connection. Disable all security settings. (WEP, MAC Address Control, AES) Refresh the DWL-520 Utility Turn off your Access Point and the computer with the DWL-520.
Troubleshooting (continued) A. Under Tools> select Folder Options…> select View > under Hidden files and folders > select Show hidden files and folders B. Uncheck Hide extension for known file types > click on Apply C. Search for the files DWL520.INF and DWL520.SYS. Remove these files from the INF and SYSTEM32 (DRIVERS) folders in the Windows directory. Note: Windows XP and Windows 2000 will rename .inf files that have not received WHQL certification into oem.inf files (e.g., oem1.inf.) 6.
Troubleshooting (continued) Check that the Network Connection for the wireless client is configured properly. Select AP (Infrastructure) when connecting to an access point and select Ad-Hoc mode when connecting without an access point. Doubleclick on the WLAN icon in the taskbar > click on Configuration to change the settings for the wireless adapter. If Security is enabled, make sure that the correct encryption keys are entered on both the DWL-520 and the access point.
Technical Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11b Temperature Operating: 32ºF to 131ºF (0ºC to 55ºC) Storing: -4ºF to 167ºF (-20ºC to 75ºC) Humidity: Operating: 10% - 90%, non-condensing Storage: 5% - 95%, non-condensing Antenna Type: Single dipole antenna with reverse SMA connector Emissions: FCC part 15b Physical Dimensions: L = 6.10 inches (155mm) W = 5.51 inches (140mm) H = .90 inches (23mm) Interface: Weight: .20 lbs. (90g) Bus Type: PCI 2.
Technical Specifications (continued) Data Rates: 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps* (with Automatic Fallback) Operating Channels: 1-11 United States (FCC) Encryption: Supports 64-bit or 128-bit WEP encryption Frequency Range: 2.4 – 2.497 GHz Media Access Control: CSMA/CA with ACK Transmit Output Power: 14dBm Receiver Sensitivity: Nominal Temp Range -84dBm for 11Mbps @ 8% PER (Packet Error Rate) -90dBm for 2Mbps @ 8% PER (Packet Error Rate) Modulation Techniques CCK (11Mbps) CCK (5.
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