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D-Link DWL-AG660 Manual

11a/11g dualband (2.4ghz/5ghz) wireless cardbus adapter
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D-Link AirPremier AG
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DWL-AG660
11a/11g Dualband (2.4GHz/5GHz)
Wireless Cardbus Adapter
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Version 1.1
Building Networks for People

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  • Page 1 D-Link AirPremier AG DWL-AG660 11a/11g Dualband (2.4GHz/5GHz) Wireless Cardbus Adapter Manual Version 1.1 Building Networks for People...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Package Contents ................3 Introduction ................... 4 Features ....................5 Hardware Overview (LEDs) ..............5 Wireless Basics ..................6 Getting Started ................... 10 Using the Configuration Utility ............13 Link Information ................14 Configuration ................. 15 IP Settings ..................16 WPA (RADIUS) ................

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    Package Contents Contents of Package: D-Link AirPremier AG DWL-AG660  11a/11g Dualband (2.4GHz/5GHz) Wireless Cardbus Adapter Manual, Warranty and Drivers on CD  Printed Quick Installation Guide  If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.

  • 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: Features

    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 ...
  • 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: Installation Considerations

    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 Cardbus Adapters. On the following pages we will show you an example of an Infrastructure Network and an Ad-Hoc Network.

  • Page 11: Infrastructure Network

    PCI slot on your desktop computer. You may also install the DWL-G510, DWL-G520 or other compatible D-Link Wireless PCI 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 (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product for installation instructions). Install another DWL-AG660 into a laptop computer, or you can install a DWL-AG660 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...

  • Page 14: Link Information

    52 and above are available for selection.) Signal Strength/Link Quality: Displays the Link Quality for the DWL-AG660 wireless connection to the access point. The signal strength represents the wireless signal between the access point and the DWL-AG660. The percentage coincides with the graphical bar.

  • Page 15: Configuration

    Using the Configuration Utility (continued) SSID: Configuration Service Set Identifier is a name that identifies a wireless network. Access points and wireless devices attempting to connect to a specific WLAN must use the same SSID. Wireless Mode: Click on the pull-down menu; select from the following options: Infrastructure - Connecting to the WLAN using an access point.
  • Page 16 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.

  • Page 17: Wpa (Radius)

    Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Authentication > WPA >802.1X Configuration>WPA Select WPA in the Authentication field. When you select WPA, 802.1X is Enabled. Enabled Click Authentication Config The Advanced Security Set- tings screen will appear, as shown below. Advanced Security Settings Select the EAP Type you want to use.

  • Page 18: Wpa-Psk Authentication

    Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Authentication > WPA-PSK > 802.1X Configuration > WPA-PSK Select WPA-PSK in the Authentication field. When you select WPA-PSK WPA-PSK, 802.1X is Enabled. Disabled Click Authentication Config WPA-PSK does not require a RADIUS server in the network. Advanced Security Settings Enter the WPA passphrase...
  • Page 19 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Frequency: Select the network fre- Advanced quency from these op- tions: Auto; b 2.4GHz; b/g 2.4GHz; or a 5GHz. Super A/G: Enable or Disable. XR Mode: Enable or Disable. Starting Ad-Hoc Network: If you are configuring an Ad-Hoc network, select 2.4GHz or 5GHz.

  • Page 20: Site Survey

    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.
  • Page 21 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. About The About screen displays information regarding your DWL-AG660, including the MAC address, Utility version, and Driver version.

  • 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 network. To continue click Next.
  • 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 ...
  • 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 address 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 computers 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 IP Address: e.g., 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 appear. 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 >...
  • Page 36 Troubleshooting (continued)  Double-click on Network adapters. Right-click on D-Link  DWL-AG660 Wireless Cardbus Adapter. D-Link AirPro DWL-AB650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter D-Link AirPremier AG DWL-AG660 Select Proper-  ties to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link AirPremier AG DWL-AG660 Look under Device ...
  • Page 37  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.  3. The DWL-AG660 Power and Link lights are not on.
  • Page 38 2000 will rename .inf files that have not received WHQL certification into oem.inf files (e.g., oem1.inf). 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...

  • Page 42: Contacting Technical Support

    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 website, or by phone.

  • Page 43: Warranty

    Warranty Period from the date of original retail purchase. If a material defect is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines in its sole discretion that it is not practical to repair or replace the defective Hardware, the price paid by the original purchaser for the defective Hardware will be refunded by D-Link upon return to D-Link of the defective Hardware.
  • Page 44 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. Expedited shipping is available if shipping charges are prepaid by the customer and upon request.
  • Page 45 Trademarks: D-Link is a registered trademark of D-Link Systems, Inc. Other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective manufacturers or owners.

  • Page 46: Registration

    Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. (08/16/2005) Version 1.1...

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