AirPlus G D-Link Air DWL-G630 TM 802.11g/2.4GHz Wireless G Notebook Adapter Manual Version 2.
Contents Package Contents ................................................................................ 3 Introduction ........................................................................................... 4 Features ............................................................................................... 5 Wireless Basics .................................................................................... 6 Getting Started ......................................................................
Package Contents Contents of Package: D-Link AirPlus™ G DWL-G630 802.11g / 2.4GHz Wireless G Notebook Adapter Manual, Warranty and Drivers on CD Printed Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. System Requirements for Configuration: A laptop or notebook computer with an available 32-bit Cardbus slot Windows 7/VISTA/XP/2000/Me/98SE At least 32MB of memory and a 300MHz processor An 802.11g or 802.
Introduction The D-Link AirPlus™ G DWL-G630 Wireless G Notebook Adapter is an 802.11b/802.11g high-performance, wireless adapter that supports highspeed wireless networking at home, at work or in public places. Unlike most network cards, the DWL-G630 provides data transfers at up to 54 Mbps (compared to the standard 11 Mbps) when used with other D-Link AirPlus™ G products. The 802.11g standard is backwards compatible with 802.11b products.
Features Faster Wireless Networking - Faster data transfers mean increased productivity. With the DWL-G630 in your PC, you will have the flexibility of wireless networking speeds that save you time and money. Compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g Devices - Fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g standards, the DWL-G630 can connect with existing 802.11b, 802.11g- compliant routers, access points and cards.
Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easyto-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 computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires.
Wireless Basics (continued) People use WLAN 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 are easy to set up, manage, change and relocate. Networks that frequently change can benefit from WLANs ease of implementation.
Wireless Basics (continued) Standards-Based Technology The DWL-G630 Wireless G Notebook Adapter utilizes the 802.11b and 802.11g standards. The IEEE 802.11g standard is an extension of the 802.11b standard. It increases the data rate up to 54 Mbps within the 2.4GHz band utilizing OFDM technology. This means that in most environments, within the specified range of this device, you will be able to transfer large files quickly or even watch a movie in MPEG format over your network without noticeable delays.
Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations The D-Link AirPlus™ G DWL-G630 lets you access your network, using a wireless connection, from virtually anywhere within its operating range. 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. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business.
Getting Started There are basically two modes of networking: Infrastructure - using an access point or wireless router such as the DWL-7100AP, DI-624. Ad-Hoc - directly connecting to another computer, for Peerto-Peer communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer, such as two or more DWL-G630 Wireless G Notebook Adapters. On the following pages we will show you an example of an Infrastructure Network and an Ad-Hoc Network.
Getting Started (continued) Setting up a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network DWL-G630 DWL-G630 Laptop Laptop Install the D-Link DWL-G630 Wireless G Notebook Adapter into one laptop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-G630). Install the DWL-G630 into a laptop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-AG660).
Configuration Utility (continued) If you are using Windows 7 and VISTA, you will need to use the Zero Configuration Utility. Using Windows® 7 If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the center of the bubble to access the utility. or Left-click the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner next to the time). The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button.
Configuration Utility (continued) Using Windows® Vista™ If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the center of the bubble to access the utility. or Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner next to the time). Select Connect to a network. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) After clicking on the Configuration Utility icon, the Link Info screen will display the settings for the DWL-G630: Status: Link Info Displays the MAC address of the access point or router to which the DWL-G630 is associated. SSID: The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to the wireless network. The factory SSID setting is default. Frequency: 802.11g indicates that the DWL-G630 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 Wireless Mode: Click on the pull-down menu; select from the Configuration following options: Infrastructure - Connecting to the WLAN using an access point. (This is the default setting).
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Configuration > IP Settings Obtain an IP Address Automatically: Choose this option to obtain an IP address automatically through a DHCP server. Assign the following IP Address: Choose this option to assign a static IP address. Obtain DNS Server Address Automatically: Choose this option to obtain a DNS server address automatically.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Authentication > WPA/WPA2 >802.1X Configuration>WPA/WPA2 Select WPA /WPA2 in the Authentication fi eld. When you select WPA/ WPA2,802.1X is Enabled. Click Authentication Config The Advanced Security Settings screen will appear, as shown below. Advanced Security Settings Select the EAP Type you want to use. Configure the information needed for authenticating. Inner Authentication Protocol.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Authentication > WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK > 802.1X Configuration > WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Select WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK in the Authentication field. WPA-PSK When you select WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK, 802.1X is Enabled. Enabled Click Authentication Config WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK does not a require a RADIUS server in the network. Advanced Security Settings Enter the WPA/WPA2 pass phrase. Click OK.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Adhoc 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. Power Mode: Disable - This default setting consumes the most power.
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 > Advanced, Add, Configuration or ProperAdvanced In this window you can select the type of network connection that applies. Click OK to save the changes. Add, Configuration, Properties 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.
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/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. Click Next.
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. Click Next.
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. Click Next.
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 in Windows XP, please follow these directions: 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.
Click the Advanced system setting 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) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Double-click on Network Connections. Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/ IP) Click Properties Select Use the following IP address in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window (shown below) Right-click on Local Area Connections. Double-click on Properties.
Networking Basics (continued) Click on View Status . Click on Properties .
Troubleshooting (continued) Double-click on Network adapters. Right-click on D-Link DWL-G630 Wireless Cardbus Adapter. D-Link AirPro DWL-AB650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter D-Link DWL-G630 Wireless Cardbus Adapter Select Proper- ties to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link Air PlusTM G DWL-G630 Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. AirPlus™ G DWL-G630 D-Link Air 80.11g/2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapter Click OK.
Troubleshooting (continued) In Windows VISTA Go to Start > Computer > Properties. Click Device Manager.
Troubleshooting (continued) 2. I cannot connect to the access point or the wireless router. Make sure that the SSID on the D-Link DWL-G630 Wireless G Notebook Adapter is exactly the same as the SSID on the access point or wireless router. Move the DWL-G630 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). Make sure that the access point/router is not set to a different frequency.
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 previously loaded driver files. 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. Double-click 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-G630 and the access point.
Technical Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g Diagnostic LED: Power Network Temperature Operating: 32¢K to 131¢K (0¢JC to 55¢J) Humidity: 95% maximum, non-condensing Internal Antenna Type: Diversity Security: 64, 128-bit WEP 802.1X WPA/WPA2 -(Wi-Fi Protected Access/Wi-Fi Protected Access 2TM),64-, 128-bit WEP with TKIP,MIC,IV Expansion,Shared Key Authentication Supports Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) Physical Dimensions: L = 4.
Technical Specifications (continued) Data Rates: With Automatic Fallback 54Mbps; 48Mbps; 36Mbps; 24Mbps; 18Mbps; 12Mbps; 11Mbps; 9Mbps; 6Mbps; 5.5Mbps; 2Mbps; 1Mbps Media Access Control: CSMA/CA with ACK Frequency Range: 2.4GHz to 2.
