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D-Link AirPremier AG DWL-AG660 Manual

11a/11g dualband (2.4ghz/5ghz) wireless 108mbps cardbus adapter
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  • Page 1 D-Link AirPremier AG DWL-AG660 11a/11g Dualband (2.4GHz/5GHz) Wireless 108Mbps Cardbus Adapter Manual Building Networks for People...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Package Contents ...3 Introduction...4 Wireless Basics ...6 Getting Started ...10 Using the Configuration Utility ...13 Networking Basics ...22 Troubleshooting ...35 Technical Specifications ...40 Contacting Technical Support ...42 Warranty ..43...

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    Package Contents D-Link AirPremier AG DWL-AG660 11a/11g Dualband (2.4GHz/5GHz) Wireless 108Mbps Cardbus 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...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    802.11 products, will still be much stronger than ever before. Utilizing the Pre- Shared Key mode of WPA, the DWL-AG660 will obtain a new security key every time it connects to the 802.11 network. You only need to input your encryption information once in the configuration menu.
  • Page 5 Faster Wireless Networking with speeds up to 108Mbps in Turbo mode - Faster data transfers mean increased productivity. With the DWL-AG660 in your laptop PC, you will have the flexibility of wireless networking speeds that save you time and money.

  • Page 6: Wireless Basics

    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.
  • Page 7 Peer-to-Peer networks suitable for a small number of users to larger Infrastructure networks to accommodate hundreds or thousands of users, depending on the number of wireless devices deployed. The DWL-AG660 is compatible with the following wireless products: D-Link AirPremier AG DWL-AG530 Wireless PCI card used with desktop computers...
  • Page 8 Wireless Basics (continued) Standards-Based Technology The DWL-AG660 Wireless Cardbus Adapter utilizes the 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g standard. 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 (108Mbps in Turbo mode.) The 802.11a standard also increases the data rate up to 54 Mbps, but within...
  • Page 9 Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations The D-Link AirPremier AG DWL-AG660 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.

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    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-AG660 Wireless 108Mbps Cardbus Adapters. On the following pages we will show you an example of an Infrastructure Network and an Ad-Hoc Network.
  • Page 11 DWL-A520, DWL-G520 or other compatible D-Link Wireless PCI Adapter. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the network adapter). Install the D-Link DWL-AG660 Wireless Cardbus Adapter into a laptop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-AG660).
  • Page 12 Install the D-Link DWL-AG660 Wireless Cardbus Adapter into one laptop computer. product for installation instructions). Install another DWL-AG660 into a laptop computer, or you can install a DWL-AG530 Wireless PCI Adapter into a desktop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product).

  • Page 13: 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-AG660 (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 utility icon will start the Configuration Utility.
  • Page 14 Frequency: The DWL-AG660 is a dualband wireless cardbus adapter. In this instance the 5280MHz indicates that the DWL-AG660 is communicating in the 5GHz band (802.11a). Wireless Mode: Either Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc will be displayed here.
  • Page 15 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 default.
  • Page 16 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Encryption > WEP Encryption – WEP is selected here. The other choices are WPA, WPA PSK and None. Authorization mode – choose one of the following modes: Open Authentication – communicates the key across the network. Shared Authentication –...
  • Page 17 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Encryption > WPA Encryption – WPA is selected here. The other choices are WEP, WPA PSK, and None. Config – Click Config when WPA is selected. Define Certificate – This pop-up dialog box appears when you select WPA and click Config.
  • Page 18 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Encryption > WPA PSK Encryption – WPA PSK is selected here. The other choices are WEP, WPA, and None. Config – Click Config when WPA PSK is selected. Define WPA PSK – Enter your WPA Passphrase. The minimum length is 8 characters.
  • Page 19 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Available Network- The top section of the window displays the Available Net- works. 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.
  • Page 20 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) When you click on Connect, Add or Properties in the Site Survey screen this window will appear. You can configure a network in this screen. Just as with the Encryption window shown earlier, you will be prompted to configure the security settings when you make a selection in WPA OPTION.
  • Page 21 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) About The About screen gives you information about the MAC address and the Utility and Driver Versions of the DWL-AG660.

  • Page 22: 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 23 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.
  • Page 24 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.
  • Page 25 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.
  • Page 26 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.
  • Page 27 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 net- work.
  • Page 28 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.
  • Page 29 Networking Basics (continued) 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 Sys- tem Properties window.
  • Page 30 Networking Basics (continued) 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 address range (see Getting Started in this manual for a definition of IP ad- dress range).
  • Page 31 Networking Basics (continued) 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: DHCP capable routers will automatically assign IP addresses to the com- puters on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) technology.
  • Page 32 Networking Basics (continued) 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 33 192.168.0.2 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 addresses. Enter the LAN IP address of the wireless router.
  • Page 34 Networking Basics (continued) Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP/2000 Go to Start > Run > type cmd. A window similar to this one will ap- pear. Type ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, where xxx is the IP address of the wireless router or access point.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    (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. How do I check that the drivers for the DWL-AG660 are installed properly? Go to Start > My Computer >...

  • Page 36: Cardbus Adapter

    Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Click OK. D-Link AirPremier AG DWL-AG660 D-Link AirPro DWL-AB650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter D-Link AirPremier AG DWL-AG660 D-Link AirPremier AG DWL-AG660 Tri-mode Dualband Wireless Cardbus Adapter Cardbus...
  • Page 37 Make sure that the access point/router are set to the same frequency. Turn off your access point and the computer with the DWL-AG660. Turn on the access point, and then turn on the computer with the DWL-AG660. Refresh the DWL-AG660 Utility.
  • Page 38 B. Uncheck Hide extension for known file types > click C. Search for previously loaded driver files. Remove these 6. The computer with the DWL-AG660 installed is unable to connect to the wireless network and/or the Internet. Check that the LED indicators for the broadband modem are indicating normal activity.
  • Page 39 If Security is enabled, make sure that the correct encryption keys are entered on both the DWL-AG660 and the access point. Double- click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar > click Encryption. Check to see that the key selected is set to the same key as other devices on the network.

  • Page 40: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11 IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g Bus Type 32-bit Cardbus Temperature Operating: 32ºF to 131ºF (0ºC to 55ºC) Humidity: 95% maximum, non-condensing Internal Antenna Type: Dual Antenna Diversity Switching Security: 64-, 128-bit WEP 802.1X WPA - (Wi-Fi Protected Access), 64-,128-bit WEP with TKIP, MIC, IV Expansion, Shared Key Authentication Supports Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) Physical Dimensions:...
  • Page 41 Technical Specifications (continued) Data Rates: With Automatic Fallback 108Mbps (Turbo Mode); 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 5.150GHz to 5.850GHz Range: Indoors: Up to 328 feet (100 meters) Power Consumption: PowerSave mode = 70mW Standby mode = 1250mW...

  • Page 42: Contacting Technical Support

    T T T T T echni 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.

  • Page 43: Warranty

    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 44 D-Link. Products shall be fully insured by the customer. D-Link will not be held responsible for any packages that are lost in transit to D-Link. The repaired or replaced packages will be shipped to the customer via UPS Ground or any common carrier selected by D-Link, with shipping charges prepaid.
  • Page 45 Product may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from 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. Copyright Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc.

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