D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ ® 2.4 GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapter Manual Rev.
Contents 1. Package Contents ............................................. 3 2. Introduction........................................................ 4 3. Wireless Basics ................................................. 6 4. Getting Started .................................................. 9 5. Installing the DWL-650+ .................................. 12 6. Using the Configuration Utility ......................... 15 7. Troubleshooting............................................... 22 8.
1. Package Contents Contents of Package: • D-Link AirPlus 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 XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98 • Cardbus Controller, properly installed and working • At least 32 MB of memory and a 300 MHz processor • An 802.
2. Introduction The D-Link AirPlus 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 D-Link AirPlus products such as the DWL-520+ Wireless PCI Adapter. The DWL-650+ is also compatible with existing 802.
Product Features • • Provides high-speed wireless connection up to 22Mbps Operates in the 2.
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-650+ 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 DWL-650+ 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.
Getting Started Setting up a Wireless Ad Hoc Network DWL-650+ Fig. 4.2 Install a network adapter into one computer. In the example above, the D-Link AirPlus DWL-120 USB Wireless Network adapter is installed. You can also install the DWL-520 Wireless PCI Adapter in the desktop computer. See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product for installation instructions. Install the DWL-650+ into a laptop computer. See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.
5. Installing the DWL-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 from Windows XP. Windows 2000, Me, and 98 will have a similar screenshots for installing the drivers. • Turn on the laptop computer.
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 different drive letter. Fig. 5.1.2 Windows XP setup screen. The Windows 2000, Me, and 98 screen will look similar to Fig 5.1.2.
Installing the DWL-650+ Drivers and Utility The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ Utility and Driver. Before you can use the program, you must restart your computer. • Select No, I will restart my computer later. • Click Finish • • • • Fig. 5.2.3 Shut down your laptop computer. Insert the DWL-650+ into the Cardbus slot. Restart your laptop computer Click Next at the Welcome screen (Fig. 5.2.4) For Windows XP, Fig. 5.2.
Installing the DWL-650+ For Windows 2000, Fig. 5.2.6 may appear after the laptop computer restarts. Select Yes to finalize the installation. D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapter Fig. 5.2.6 Click Finish to complete 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. Fig. 5.2.7 Fig. 5.2.8 YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE INSTALLATION OF THE DRIVERS.
Configuration Utility Link Info After clicking on the Configuration Utility icon, the Link Info screen will display the following: D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapter 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-650+. SSID: The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to the wireless network. The factory SSID setting is set to default.
Configuration Utility Configuration D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapter default This Configuration screen displays the default settings for the DWL-650+. 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.
Configuration Utility Encryption D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapter 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 DWL650+ has Encryption disabled as the default setting.
Configuration Utility Site Survey D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapter 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.
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 DWL-650+ 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapter DWL-650+ D-Link AirPlus Configuration Utility Fig. 6.8 The ABOUT screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the DWL-650+.
7. Troubleshooting 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 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-650+ Wireless Adapter • Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapter Fig. 7.3 • Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapter D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ Wireless 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-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 see if the DWL-650+ Cardbus adapter is firmly inserted into a PC Cardbus slot. 4. I forgot my Encryption key.
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-650+ Wireless Cardbus 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-650+ Wireless 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 computes 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-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 Properties > select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) > click Properties D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus 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.
