D-Link AirPremier® DWL-G680 High-Speed 802.11g Wireless Notebook Adapter Manual Rev.
Contents Package Contents ............................................................................... 3 Introduction ........................................................................................... 4 Features & Benefits............................................................................. 5 Wireless Basics ................................................................................... 6 Getting Started ................................................................................
Package Contents Contents of Package: D-Link AirPremier® DWL-G680 High-Speed 2.4 GHz/802.11g Wireless Cardbus Adapter Manual and Drivers on CD Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. System Requirements: A laptop or notebook computer with an available 32-bit Cardbus slot Windows XP/2000/ME/98SE At least 64 MB of memory and a 500 MHz processor An 802.11g or 802.11b Access Point (for Infrastructure mode), or another 802.11g or 802.
Introduction The D-Link AirPremier® DWL-G680 Wireless Cardbus Adapter is an 802.11g highperformance, wireless adapter that supports high-powered wireless networking at home, at work or in public places. Unlike most network cards, the DWL-G680 provides data transfers at up to 108 Mbps. The 802.11g standard is backwards compatible with 802.11b products. The DWL-G680 has the newest, strongest, and most advanced security features available today. When used with other 802.
Features & Benefits Five times faster - achieve data transfer speeds up to 108 Mbps; up to 5x faster than conventional 802.11b networks, when used with other 802.11g devices Fully compliant with the 802.11b standard and interoperable with all existing 802.11b compliant and 802.
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 computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires.
Wireless Basics (continued) The DWL-G680 is compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b wireless products, which include: D-Link Air DWL-650,D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+, D-Link AirPremier® DWL-G550 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapter used with laptop computers D-Link Air DWL-520, D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ 2.4GHz Wireless PCI cards used with desktop computers TM D-Link AirPlus DWL-900AP+, D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-2100AP 2.4GHz Wireless Access Points D-Link AirPlus DI-614+, DI-714P+ 2.
Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations The D-Link AirPremier® DWL-G680 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 With its default settings, the DWL-G680, when activated, will connect with other D-Link AirPremier® products, right out of the box.
Getting Started (continued) Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network 1 2 3 7 4 DWL-G550 6 DWL-G680 5 Please remember that D-Link AirPremier® 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).
Getting Started (continued) Setting up a Wireless Ad Hoc Network Desktop D-Link AirPremier® DWL-G550 D-Link AirPremier® DWL-G680 Install the DWL-G550 into the desktop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product for installation instructions.) Install the DWL-G680 Wireless PC Card Adapter into a laptop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.
Using the Configuration Utility D-Link AirPremier® DWL-G680 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-G680 (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-G680: Status: Link Info Displays the MAC Address of the Access Point or Router to which the DWL-G680 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 DWLG680 is communicating in the 2.4GHz band.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Configuration After you have configured the network through the Site Survey section of the D-Link AirPremier Utility, you can make minor adjustments and check on settings in this Configuration screen. For a complete explanation of the configuration of a network, please refer to the Site Survey section in this chapter. SSID: Service Set Identifier is a name that identifies a wireless network.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Key Length: Select the key length and either ASCII or hexadecimal format. IEEE 802.1x: Authentication which is a first line of defense against intrusion. In the Authentication process the Authentication Server* verifies the identity of the client attempting to connect to the network. Unfamiliar clients are denied access.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Frequency: Select the Frequency Starting Ad-Hoc Network: Select the Ad-Hoc Network Ad-Hoc Channel: All devices in the Ad-Hoc network must be set to the same channel 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.
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 Information needed for Authenticating EAP-MD5 TTLS Identity User Name Password EAPGeneric Token card TTLS Identity User Name Password EAP-MSCHAPv2 TTLS Identity User Name Password Domain Name EAP-MD5 User Name Password EAP-MSCHAPv2 User Name Password Domain Name EAPGeneric Token card User Name Password PEAP 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.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Authentication > WPA/WPA2 Select the available network to which you want to connect. Click Configure. Select WPA/WPA2 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 19-22 of this manual to find out more about the Advanced Security Settings.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Authentication > WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Select the available network to which you want to connect. Click Configure. WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK does not require a RADIUS Server in the network. Select WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK in the Authentication field.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Authentication > WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK (continued) Advanced Security Settings Enter the WPA/WPA2 Passphrase. Click OK. The configuration is done.
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. 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 thow 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 in Windows Vista below dereetions To name your computer in Windows VISTA, please follow these directions: Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen). Right-click on Computer. Select Properties.
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Networking Basics (continued) Naming Your Computer In this window, enter the Computer name. Enter the name of the Workgroup. #NN EQORWVGTU QP [QWT network must have the same Workgroup name. Click OK. Checking the IP Address In Windows XP Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon in the task bar. Click on Status.
Networking Basics (continued) Checking the IP Address in Windows XP This window will appear. Click the Support tab. Click Close. Checking the IP Address In Windows VISTA Right-click on the Wireless Network Connection icon in the task bar. Click on Network and Sharing Center.
Networking Basics (continued) Checking the IP Address In Windows Vista This window will appear. Click the View Status. Click on the Detail. Click Close.
Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address Note: Many 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 router you will not need to assign static IP addresses. +H [QW CTG PQV WUKPI C &*%2 ECRCDNG TQWVGT QT [QW PGGF VQ CUUKIP C UVCVKE +2 address, please follow these instructions: In Windows XP/ 2000 Go to Start. Click on Control Panel.
Networking Basics (continued) on Local Area Right-click Connections. Click on Properties. Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Click Properties.
Networking Basics (continued) 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.) Input your DNS server addresses. (Note: If you are entering a DNS server, you must enter the IP address of the Default Gateway.
Networking Basics (continued) In Windows VISTA Right Click on Wireless Network Connection icon in the task bar Click Network and Sharing Center Click on View Status . Click on Properties .
Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IPv4). Click Properties. D-Link AirPlus® G DWL-G122 Wireless USB Adapter +PRWV [QWT IP address and subnet mask. 6JG +2 CFFTGUUGU QP [QWT PGVYQTM 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* Ŷ 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 Access Point, as shown. Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows VISTA Ŷ Go to Start > Start Searcg > type cmd.
Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-G680. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows Vista / 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-G680 are installed properly.
Troubleshooting (continued) Double-click on Network Adapters Right-click on D-Link AirPremier® DWL-G680 Wireless Cardbus 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 45
Troubleshooting (continued) In Windows VISTA Go to Start > Computer > Properties. Click Device Manager.
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Troubleshooting (continued) 2. I cannot connect to the Access Point or the Wireless Router. Make sure that the SSID on the DWL-G680 Wireless Cardbus Adapter is exactly the same as the SSID on the Access Point or Wireless Router. Move the DWL-G680 and Access Point or Wireless Router into the same room and then test the wireless connection. Disable all security settings.
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 DWLG680.INF and DWLG680.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) 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 DWLG680.INF and DWLG680.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.
Technical Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11b Bus Type: 32-bit Cardbus Data Rates: 108, 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 11, 9, 6, 5.5, 2 and 1Mbps Security: 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 Power Consumption: PowerSave mode = 30mA Receive mode = 300mA Transmit mode = 500mA Wireless Trasmit Power: 802.11b Typical 21dBm at 11, 5.5, 2 and 1Mbps 802.
Technical Specifications Temperature Operating: 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 149°F) Humidity: 10% - 90%, RH, non-condensing Receiver Sensitivity: 802.11b DQPSK DBPSK DSSS CCK 802.11g BPSK QPSK 6QAM OFDM Physical Dimensions: L = 4.68 inches (118mm) W = 2.13 inches (54mm) H = 0.28 inches (7.1mm) Weight: 0.088 lb. (39.
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