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D-Link DWL-G680 Manual

High-powered wireless 108g notebook adapter
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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    DWL-G680 User’s Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents ... 2 Package Contents ... 3 Introduction ... 4 Features and Benefits ... 5 Wireless Basics ... 6 Installation Considerations ... 8 Getting Started ... 9 Using the Configuration Utility ... 12 Create/Modify Profiles ...

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    DWL-G680 User’s Manual Package Contents D-Link DWL-G680 High-Powered Wireless 108G Notebook Adapter Manual, Drivers, and Utility on CD Printed Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Minimum System Requirements A laptop with an available 32-bit Cardbus slot...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    802.11b/g wirelessly enabled computers for direct file sharing, or in client mode (infrastructure) to connect with wireless access points or routers. In addition to Wi-Fi certification for 802.11b and 11g, the DWL-G680 is also certified by Microsoft’s WHQL, to ensure compatibly with Microsoft Windows® XP and 2000. These certifications ensure both wireless compatibility, robust data encryption, and reliable performance.

  • Page 5: Features And Benefits

    DWL-G680 User’s Manual Features and Benefits Provides maximum wireless signal rate of up to 108Mbps* Fully 802.11b/802.11g compatible. Better Security with WPA/WPA2 - In addition to 64-,128, 152-bit WEP encryption, you can also securely connect to a wireless network using WPA and WPA2.

  • Page 6: Wireless Basics

    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.
  • Page 7 WPA , 802.1x, TKIP, AES and Pre-Shared Key mode. These security features are explained in more detail in the Introduction section of this manual. The DWL-G680 is backwards compatible with 802.11b devices. This means that if you have an existing 802.11b network, the devices in that network will be compatible with 802.11g devices at speeds up to 11Mbps in the 2.4GHz range.

  • Page 8: Installation Considerations

    Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DWL-G680 and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your DWL-G680’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Infrastructure – using an access point or router, such as the DI-624. Ad-Hoc – directly connecting to another computer, for Peer-to-Peer communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer, such as two or more DWL-G680 Wireless Laptop adapters. On the following pages we will show you an example of an Infrastructure Network and an Ad-Hoc Network.
  • Page 10 Connect the cable or DSL modem to your broadband router. ( See the Quick Installation Guide included with your router. ) Install the D-Link DWL-G680 Wireless 108G Notebook Adaper into an available Cardbus slot on your laptop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-G680.) Install another D-Link DWL-G680 Wireless 108G Notebook Adaper into an available Cardbus slot on your laptop computer.
  • Page 11 Wireless 108G Notebook Adapter For a typical wireless setup at home (as shown above), please do the following: Install the D-Link DWL-G680 Wireless 108G Notebook Adaper into the laptop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.) Install the other D-Link DWL-G680 Wireless 108G Notebook Adaper into the laptop computer.

  • Page 12: Using The Configuration Utility

    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.*) Clicking on the...

  • Page 13: Current Status

    Link Status: Displays the adapter’s connection to the network. Wireless Mode: Displays the wireless mode. IP Address: Displays the IP address of the DWL-G680. Network Type: The factory setting is set to Infrastructure. Ad-Hoc mode is used for peer-to-peer networking.
  • Page 14 DWL-G680 User’s Manual Using the Configuration Utility Current Status - Advanced The Advanced screen will display specific information regarding your wireless network. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 15 DWL-G680 User’s Manual Profile Management - Overview New: To create a new profile, click the New button. Modify: Remove: To delete an existing profile, highlight a profile and click the Remove Activate: To use a profile from the list, highlight the profile and click the Activate Import: Click the Import button to load a saved profile.

  • Page 16: Create/Modify Profiles

    DWL-G680 User’s Manual Profile Management - Create/Modify a Profile From the Profile Management menu select Add to create a new profile or Modify to edit an existing profile. The following screen will appear: Profile Name: Enter a name of your profile.
  • Page 17 2.4GH/11Mbps - Connect to an 802.11b only network. 108G - Connect to an 802.11g network using Super G. Select the amount of power the DWL-G680 will use. Infrastructure - Connect to an access point or router. Ad-Hoc - Connect to another wireless client (peer-to-peer).

  • Page 18: Import/Export Profiles

    You can save profiles to your computer by using the Export function. This will allow you to copy to a disk and load a profile containing your wireless network configuration settings to another computer using the DWL-G680. To save a profile, highlight the profile you would like to save and click the Export button.

  • Page 19: Site Survey

    Signal Strength: Displays the signal strength of the wireless network. Channel: The channel selection is automatically determined by the DWL-G680. When in Ad-Hoc mode, you may select a channel manually. The default channel is 6. Wireless Mode: Displays the type of wireless network.
  • Page 20 Profile Management - Order Profiles The Order Profiles section will allow you to select profiles to activate when the computer is turned on or when the DWL-G680 is inserted into the computer. From the Profile Management menu, click Order Profiles.

  • Page 21: Diagnostics

    Diagnostics This screen will display basic statistics for the current wireless connection. The Adapter Information screen will display information regarding the DWL-G680 such as the MAC address and driver version. The Advanced Information screen will display more detailed information regarding your wireless connection.

  • Page 22: Security

    Using the Configuration Utility DWL-G680 User’s Manual Security - Overview WPA/WPA2: Click to use WPA user authentication. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) improves upon WEP security. In conjunction with a RADIUS server and EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol), WPA ensures that only authenticated users access the network.
  • Page 23 Using the Configuration Utility DWL-G680 User’s Manual Security - WPA/WPA2 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) improves upon WEP security. In conjunction with a RADIUS server and EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol), WPA ensures that only authenticated users access the network. To use WPA/WPA2, click the WPA/WPA2 radio button. Select the Authentication type from the pull-down menu and click the Configure button.

  • Page 24: Wpa/Wpa2 Passphrase

    Using the Configuration Utility DWL-G680 User’s Manual Security - WPA/WPA2 Passphrase WPA (passphrase) offers improved data encryption through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). By using TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol), the security keys change at set intervals, creating a network that is more secure than one that utilizes WEP encryption alone.

  • Page 25: 802.1X

    DWL-G680 User’s Manual Using the Configuration Utility Security - 802.1x 802.1x requires that a RADIUS server be included in your network in order to authenticate users. To use 802.1x server authentication, click the 802.1x radio button. Select the Authentication type from the pull-down menu and click the Configure button.

  • Page 26: Wep

    DWL-G680 User’s Manual Security - WEP WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is based on the IEEE 802.11 standard and uses the RC4 encryption algorithm. Enabling WEP allows you to increase security by encrypting data being transferred over your wireless network. To enable WEP, click the radio button next to Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and click the Configure button.

  • Page 27: Networking Basics

    DWL-G680 User’s Manual 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...
  • Page 28 DWL-G680 User’s Manual Networking Basics 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 router, select the second option as shown.
  • Page 29 Networking Basics DWL-G680 User’s Manual 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. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 30 DWL-G680 User’s Manual Networking Basics 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. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 31 DWL-G680 User’s Manual Networking Basics 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.
  • Page 32 Networking Basics DWL-G680 User’s Manual 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. Click Next.
  • Page 33 Networking Basics DWL-G680 User’s Manual 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.
  • Page 34 Networking Basics DWL-G680 User’s Manual 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.

  • Page 35: Naming Your Computer

    DWL-G680 User’s Manual Networking Basics Naming your Computer To name your computer using Windows XP, please follow these directions: Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen). Right-click on My Computer. Select Properties. Select the Computer Name Tab in the System Properties window.

  • Page 36: Checking The Ip Address In Windows Xp

    DWL-G680 User’s Manual 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. Checking the IP Address in Windows XP All 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.) To...
  • Page 37 DWL-G680 User’s Manual Networking Basics Checking the IP Address in Windows XP Click the Support tab. Click Close. Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Note: Many broadband routers will automatically assign IP addresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) technology.
  • Page 38 Networking Basics DWL-G680 User’s Manual Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Double-click on Network Connections. Right-click on Local Area Connections. Click on Properties. D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 39 DWL-G680 User’s Manual Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Click Properties. 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...
  • Page 40 Networking Basics DWL-G680 User’s Manual 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 access point, as shown.

  • Page 41: 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 XP. If you have another operating system, these solutions will still apply although the appearance on your computer screen may differ.)
  • Page 42 Troubleshooting DWL-G680 User’s Manual Double-click on Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link DWL-G680 Wireless 108G Notebook Adaper. Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link DWL-G680 Wireless 108G Notebook Adaper Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly.
  • Page 43 2. What variables may cause my wireless products to lose reception? D-Link products let you access your network from virtually anywhere you want. However, the positioning of the products within your environment will affect the wireless range. Please refer to Installation Considerations in the Wireless Basics section of this manual for further information about the most advantageous placement of your D-Link wireless products.

  • Page 44: Technical Specifications

    DWL-G680 User’s Manual Technical Specifications Standards Diagnostic LEDs Temperature Humidity External Antenna Type Bus Type Security Data Rates Power Consumption Wireless Transmit Power D-Link Systems, Inc. IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11b Link Activity Operating: 0ºC to 55ºC (32ºF to 131ºF) 10% - 90%, RH, non-condensing...
  • Page 45 DWL-G680 User’s Manual Receiver Sensitivity Mean Time Before Failure Physical Dimensions Weight Warranty D-Link Systems, Inc. 802.11b: DQPSK DBPSK DSSS 802.11g: 6QAM 30,000 Hours L = 1.75 inches (44.6mm) W = 1.99 inches (50.75mm) H = 0.19 inches (5mm) 0.12 lb. (5.5g)

  • Page 46: Contacting Technical Support

    Contacting Technical Support You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our web site, or by phone.

  • Page 47: Warranty

    D-Link’s option, to repair or replace the defective Hardware during the Warranty Period at no charge to the original owner or to refund the actual purchase price paid. Any repair or replacement will be rendered by D-Link at an Authorized D- Link Service Office.
  • Page 48 UPS Ground or any common carrier selected by D-Link. Return shipping charges shall be prepaid by D-Link if you use an address in the United States, otherwise we will ship the product to you freight collect.
  • Page 49 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. For detailed warranty information applicable to products purchased outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local D-Link office. D-Link Systems, Inc. Warranty...

  • Page 50: Registration

    DWL-G680 User’s Manual Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. D-Link Systems, Inc. 04012005 Registration...

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