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- Page 1 D-Link WMP-G04 2.4GHz up to 54Mbps Wireless Mini PCI Card Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ......................3 Wireless Basics ....................5 Getting Started ....................9 Using the Configuration Utility ..............12 Networking Basics ..................18 Warranty and Registration................31... -
Page 3: Introduction
Unlike most network cards, the WMP-G04 provides speeds of up to 54 Mbps (compared to the standard 11 Mbps) This means that you do not need to change your entire network to maintain connectivity. - Page 4 The WMP-G04 is compatible with existing 802.11b devices such as the AirPlus, AirPlusXtremeG and AirPremier family of products including the DWL-520, DWL-520+ and the DWL-AG530 Wireless PCI Adapter, the DI-624 Wireless Router/Access Point and the DWL-120 Wireless USB Adapter. (When used with 802.11b devices, the WMP-G04 will reach speeds at up to 11Mbps.)
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Page 5: Wireless Basics
Wireless Basics Alpha 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. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the Alpha wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it. - Page 6 Wireless Basics (continued) People use wireless LAN technology for many different purposes: Mobility - Productivity increases when people have access to data in any location within the operating range of the WLAN. Management decisions based on real-time information can significantly improve worker efficiency. Low Implementation Costs –...
- Page 7 802.11b network, the devices in that network will be compatible with 802.11g devices at speeds up to 11Mbps in the 2.4GHz range. Also based on the IEEE 802.11b standard, the WMP-G04 is interoperable with existing compatible 2.4GHz wireless technology with data transfer speeds of...
- Page 8 The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the WMP-G04 and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your Alpha Wireless product’...
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Page 9: Getting Started
Network and an Ad Hoc Network. An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or Router. To utilize the full features of the WMP-G04 you will need to include a radius server in your network. The Infrastructure Network example shown on the following page... -
Page 12: Using The Configuration Utility
WMP-G04, D-Link has included a configuration utility for this purpose. How- ever, in Windows XP, you will instead use zero configuration utility. Before you use the configuration utility for the WMP-G04, you must install the drivers and the configuration utility from the CD-ROM that came with the WMP- G04. - Page 13 Throughput: Displays the statistics of data transmitted and received. Link Quality / Signal Strength: Displays the Link Quality for the WMP-G04 wireless connection to the access point. The Signal Strength represents the wireless signal between the access point and the WMP-G04.
- Page 14 Configuration Utility Configuration This configuration screen displays the default settings for the WMP-G04 To communicate on the network all devices must have the same settings for the following properties: Profiles Name created for the wireless network You can manage the profiles that you have at home, at the office and in public places.
- Page 15 Configuration Utility Encryption Encryption – enable Encryption by pulling down the field . Encryption is disabled as the default setting. Create Keys Manually – enter a key in either ASCII (e.g., a word) or hexadecimal format Key Format – ASCII or Hexadecimal Key type –...
- Page 16 Configuration Utility IBSS IBSS Channel Selection However, the WMP-G04 will automatically select the channel to match the channel setting for the selected Access Point. In Ad Hoc mode, the channel must be manually set to the same channel for each wireless...
- Page 17 Configuration Utility About The ABOUT screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the WMP-G04.
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Page 18: 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 19 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 20 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 21 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 22 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 23 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 24 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 25 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 26 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 27 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 28 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 29 192.168.0.2 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 30 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.
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Page 31: 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 32 This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. "Alpha Networks Inc. declare that WMP-G04 (High-Speed 2.4GHz WLAN Mini PCI Card) is limited in CH1~CH11 by specified firmware controlled in USA."...
- Page 33 This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions: (1) The antenna must be installed such that 20cm is maintained between the antenna and users, and (2) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna. As long as the 2 conditions above are met, further transmitter testing will not be required.