D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G650 Manual
D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G650 Manual

D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G650 Manual

2.4ghz up to 54mbps wireless cardbus adapter
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Wireless Cardbus Adapter
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Building Networks for People

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  • Page 1 D-Link AirPlusX TREME DWL-G650 2.4GHz up to 54Mbps Wireless Cardbus Adapter Manual Building Networks for People...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Package Contents ................3 Introduction....................4 Wireless Basics ..................7 Getting Started ..................11 Using the Configuration Utility ..............14 Networking Basics ................21 Troubleshooting ...................34 Technical Specifications ..............39 Contacting Technical Support ..............41 Warranty and Registration ..............42...
  • Page 3: Package Contents

    Package Contents Contents of Package: D-Link AirPlusXtremeG DWL-G650 2.4 GHz - 54Mbps Wireless Cardbus Adapter Manual and Warranty on CD 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...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Unlike most network cards, the DWL-G650 provides speeds of up to 54 Mbps (compared to the standard 11 Mbps) when used with other D-Link AirXtremeG products. The 802.11g standard is backwards compatible with 802.11b products. This means that you do not need to change your entire network to maintain connectivity.
  • Page 5 The DWL-G650 is compatible with existing 802.11b devices such as the D-Link Air, AirPlus and AirPro family of products including the DWL-520, DWL-520+ and the DWL-AB520 Wireless PCI Adapter, the DI-714 Wireless Router/Access Point and the DWL-120 Wireless USB Adapter. (When used with 802.11b devices, the DWL-G650 will reach speeds at up to 11Mbps.)
  • Page 6 Features Fully compatible with the 802.11g standard to provide a wireless data rate of up to 54Mbps Backwards compatible with the 802.11b standard to provide a wireless data rate of up to 11Mbps WPA (Wi Fi Protected Access) authorizes and identifies users based on a secret key that changes automatically at a regular interval 802.1x Authentication in conjunction with the radius server verifies the identity of would be clients...
  • Page 7: Wireless Basics

    Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.
  • Page 8 The DWL-G650 is also compatible with 802.11b wireless products, which include: 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop computers (D-Link Air DWL-650, D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+) 2.4GHz Wireless PCI cards used with desktop computers (D-Link Air DWL-520, D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+) Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless Access Point...
  • Page 9 OFDM reduces the amount of crosstalk (interference) in signal transmissions. The D-Link DWL-G650 will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest speed and range possible.
  • Page 10 Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations The D-Link AirExtreme DWL-G650 lets you access your network, using a wireless connection, from virtually anywhere. 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.
  • Page 11: Getting Started

    DWL-G650 you will need to include a radius server in your network. The Infrastructure Network example shown on the following page contains the following D-Link network devices (your existing network may be comprised of other devices):...
  • Page 12 Connect the Cable or DSL modem to your broadband router (see the Quick Installation Guide included with your router.) If you are connecting a desktop computer to your network, install the D-Link Air DWL-520 wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot on your desktop computer.
  • Page 13 Getting Started Setting up a Wireless Ad Hoc Network Install the D-Link DWL-G520 Wireless Network adapter into one laptop computer. See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product for installation instructions. Install another DWL-G650 into a laptop computer. See the Quick...
  • Page 14: Using The Configuration Utility

    Using the Configuration Utility If you wish to change the default settings or optimize the performance of the DWL-G650, D-Link has included a configuration utility for this purpose. How- ever, in Windows XP, you will instead use zero configuration utility.
  • Page 15 Configuration Utility Link Info Status: Displays the MAC Address of the Access Point that is associated with the DWL-G650. SSID: The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to the wireless network. The factory SSID setting is set to default. TxRate: The factory setting is set to 11 Mbps;...
  • Page 16 Configuration Utility D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapter Configuration This configuration screen displays the default settings for the DWL-650+ 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.
  • Page 17 Configuration Utility Encryption Data Encryption – enable Encryption by clicking on the box. Encryption is disabled as the default setting. Authorization mode – choose one of the following modes: Open Authentication – communicates the key across the network Shared Authentication – allows communication only with other devices with identical WEP settings Auto –...
  • Page 18 Configuration Utility Site Survey 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.
  • Page 19 Configuration Utility Site Survey 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.
  • Page 20 Configuration Utility Site Survey The ABOUT screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the DWL-G650.
  • Page 21: Networking Basics

    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 http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000, ME or 98SE.
  • Page 22 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 gateway/router, select the second option as shown. Click Next...
  • Page 23 Networking Basics 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...
  • Page 24 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.
  • Page 25 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. Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive A. Click Next...
  • Page 26 Networking Basics 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.
  • Page 27 Networking Basics 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 28 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 Select the Computer Name Tab in the System Properties window.
  • Page 29 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 The wireless adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP Ad- dress range (see Getting Started in this manual for a definition of IP Address Range.) To check on the IP Address of the adapter, please do the following:...
  • Page 30 Networking Basics 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 Ad- dresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configura- tion Protocol) technology.
  • Page 31 Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Double-click on Network Connections Right-click on Local Area Connections Double-click on Properties...
  • Page 32 192.168.0.2 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway: Enter the LAN IP address of the wireless router. (D-Link wireless routers have a LAN IP address of 192.168.0.1) Select Use the following DNS server address. Enter the LAN IP address of the Wireless Router.
  • Page 33 Networking Basics 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.
  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-G650. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP. If you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples.) 1.
  • Page 35 Double-click on Network Adapters Right-click on D-Link DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter D-Link AirPlus XtremeG DWL-G650 D-Link AirPro DWL-AB650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter Select Properties to check that the drivers are in- stalled properly D-Link AirPlus XtremeG DWL-G650 Look under Device Status to check that the...
  • Page 36 Troubleshooting 2. I cannot connect to the access point or the wireless router. Make sure that the SSID on the DWL-G650 Cardbus adapter is exactly the same as the SSID on the Access Point or wireless router. Move the DWL-G650 and Access Point or Wireless router into the same room and then test the wireless connection.
  • Page 37 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 Air, AirPlus and AirPro products is default. (Double-click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar.
  • Page 38 Troubleshooting 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.
  • Page 39: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11 IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.1x Wi-Fi Diagnostic LED Power Network Temperature Operating: 0ºC to 55ºC (32ºF to 131ºF) Storing: -20ºC to 75ºC (-4ºF to 167ºF) Humidity: 10%-90%, non-condensing (Operating) 5%-95%, non-condensing (Non-operating) Internal Antenna Type: Diversity Bus Type: 32-bit Cardbus Security:...
  • Page 40 Technical Specifications 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 2.462GHz Range: Indoors: Up to 328 feet (100 meters) Outdoors: Up to 1,312 feet (400 meters) Power Consumption: PowerSave mode = 28mA Standby mode = 4.66mA...
  • Page 41: Contacting Technical Support

    Contacting Technical Support You can find the most recent software and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. customers can contact D-Link technical support through our web site, or by phone.
  • Page 42: Warranty And Registration

    D-Link’s sole obligation shall be to repair or replace the defective Hardware during the Warranty Period at no charge to the original owner or to refund at D-Link’s sole discretion. Such repair or replacement will be rendered by D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement Hardware need not be new or have an identical make, model or part.
  • Page 43 D-Link may reject or return any product that is not packaged and shipped in strict compliance with the foregoing requirements, or for which an RMA number is not visible from the outside of the package. The product owner agrees to pay D-Link’s reasonable handling and return shipping charges for any product...
  • Page 44 D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc., as stipulated by the United States Copyright Act of 1976. Contents are subject to change without prior notice.

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