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D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G
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Building Networks for People

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  • Page 1 D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWA-520 Wireless PCI Adapter Manual Rev. A1 Building Networks for People...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Package Contents ................3 Introduction....................4 Wireless Basics ..................6 Getting Started ..................9 Using the Configuration Utility ..............12 Networking Basics ................26 Troubleshooting ...................39 Technical Specifications ..............44 Contacting Technical Support ..............46 Warranty and Registration ..............47...

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    Package Contents Contents of Package: D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWA-520 Wireless PCI Adapter Manual and Drivers on CD Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. System Requirements: A computer or laptop with an available 32-bit PCI slot...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction The D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWA-520 Wireless PCI Adapter is an 802.11g high- performance, wireless adapter that supports high-speed wireless networking at home, at work or in public places. Unlike most network cards, the DWA-520 provides data transfers at up to 54 Mbps.
  • Page 5 Features & Benefits Five times faster - achieve data transfer speeds up to 54 Mbps; up to 5x faster than conventional 802.11b networks, when used with other 802.11g devices Fully compliant with the 802.11b standard and interoperable with all existing 802.11b-compliant and 802.11g compliant devices Provides a simple and inexpensive way to connect your desktop com- puter to a wireless network at home, at the office, or in public places Quick and Easy Installation- The DWA-520 installs quickly and easily into a...

  • 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 OFDM works by splitting the radio signal into multiple smaller sub-signals that are then transmitted simultaneously at different frequencies to the receiver. OFDM reduces the amount of crosstalk (interference) in signal transmissions. The D-Link DWL- G520 will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest speed and range possible.
  • Page 8 Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations The D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWA-520 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 9: Getting Started

    Ad-Hoc Network. An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or Router. 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): A wireless Router - D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G...
  • 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 DWA-520 Wireless PCI Adapter into an available PCI slot on your desktop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWA-520.)
  • Page 11 Getting Started (continued) Setting up a Wireless Ad Hoc Network Desktop D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G650 Install the DWA-520 into the desktop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product for installation instructions.) Install the DWL-G650 Wireless PC Card Adapter into a laptop computer.

  • Page 12: Using The Configuration Utility

    Select the Wireless Networks tab. Uncheck the box in the properties window that enables windows configuration. After you have done this, you can then use the D-Link Configuration Utility with XP by clicking on the D-Link Configuration Utility icon. *Configuration Utility icon...
  • Page 13 After clicking on the Configuration Utility icon, the Link Info screen will display the settings for the DWA-520: Link Info Status: D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G Utility D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G Utility Displays the MAC Address of the Access Point or Router to which the...
  • Page 14 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Configuration D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G Utility After you have configured the network through the Site Survey section of the D-Link AirPlus Utility, you can make minor adjustments and check on settings in this Configuration screen.
  • Page 15 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Key Length: Select the key length and either ASCII or hexadecimal format. IEEE 802.1x: Authentication which is a first line of defense against intrusion. In the Authentication process the Authentication Server* verifies the identity of the client attempting to con- nect to the network.
  • Page 16 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Frequency: Advanced Select 802.11b/g - 2.4GHz or 802.11b. Super G: Enable or Disable the Super G function (108Mbps). In order to communicate, all devices must share the same setting for this feature. Starting Ad-Hoc Network: This setting is always 2.4GHz.
  • Page 17 You can Add or Remove a profile, or configure the Properties of the profile in order to connect with an available network. Refresh: Site Survey Click on Refresh to get the D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G Utility most updated list of available networks. Configure: Highlight an existing network and click Configure;...
  • Page 18 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Site Survey > Add Advanced In this window you can select the type of network connection. Click OK to save the changes. If you clicked on Add, you can configure, in this window, all the Configuration, Add or Properties properties of a profile that you wish to add to the network.
  • Page 19 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Site Survey > Configuration > 802.1x To use 802.1x and to configure its settings, please do the following: IEEE 802.1x - Select Enabled. Click Authentication Config. Advanced Security Settings Select the EAP Type you want to use. Configure the information needed for authenticating.
  • Page 20 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) 802.1x > Advanced Security Settings > EAP Types Inner Authentication Information needed EAP Type Protocol for Authenticating Certificate EAP-TLS User Name User Name EAP- Password MSCHAPv2 Domain Name User Name LEAP Password TTLS Identity User Name Password TTLS Identity User Name...
  • Page 21 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) 802.1x > Advanced Security Settings > EAP Types (continued) Inner Authentication Information needed EAP Type Protocol for Authenticating TTLS Identity EAP-MD5 User Name Password TTLS Identity EAP-TTLS EAP- User Name Generic Token card Password TTLS Identity User Name EAP-MSCHAPv2 Password...
  • Page 22 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) 802.1x > Advanced Security Settings > Definitions of Terms (continued) Domain Name: Each server has a domain name that uniquely identifies it. That domain name is normally contained in the Subject CN field of the server certificate. A server domain name ends with the name of a larger administrative domain, to which the server belongs.
  • Page 23 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Authentication > WPA/WPA2 D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G Utility Select the available network to which you want to connect. Click Configure. Select WPA/WPA2 in the Authentication field. Click Authentication Config After you click Authentication Config, the Advanced Security Settings screen will ap- pear.
  • Page 24 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Authentication > WPA/WPA2-PSK D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G Utility Select the available network to which you want to connect. Click Configure. WPA/WPA2-PSK does require a RADIUS Server in the network. Select WPA/WPA2- PSK in the Authentica- tion field.
  • Page 25 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Authentication > WPA/WPA2-PSK (continued) Advanced Security Settings Enter the WPA/WPA2 Passphrase. Click OK. The configuration is done.

  • Page 26: 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 27 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 28 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 29 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 30 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 31 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 32 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 33 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 System Properties window.
  • Page 34 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.) To check on the IP Address of the adapter, please do the following:...
  • Page 35 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: 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 36 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 37 Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 D-Link Air DWL-520 Wireless PCIAdapter Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click Properties In the window below, select Use the following IP Address. Input your IP Address and subnet mask. (The IP Addresses on your network must be within the same range.
  • Page 38 Networking Basics (continued) 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 39: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-520. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP. If you have another operating sys- tem, these solutions will still apply although the appearance on your computer screen may differ.) 1.
  • Page 40 D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWA-520 Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWA-520 Wireless PCI Adapter Look under Device Status to check that the device is working D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G Wireless PCI Adapter...
  • Page 41 Troubleshooting (continued) 2. I cannot connect to the Access Point or the Wireless Router. Make sure that the SSID on the DWA-520 Wireless PCI Adapter is exactly the same as the SSID on the Access Point or Wireless Router. Move the DWA-520 and Access Point or Wireless Router into the same room and then test the wireless connection.
  • Page 42 Troubleshooting (continued) A. Under Tools> select Folder Options…> select View > under Hidden files and folders > select Show hidden files and folders B. Uncheck Hide extension for known file types > click on Apply C. Search for the files DWLG520.INF and DWLG520.SYS. Remove these files from the INF and SYSTEM32 (DRIVERS) folders in the Windows directory.
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting (continued) 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 44: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11 IEEE 802.11b Bus Type: PCI 2.2 Data Rates: With Automatic Fallback 54Mbps; 48Mbps; 36Mbps; 24Mbps; 18Mbps; 12Mbps; 11Mbps; 9Mbps; 6Mbps; 5.5Mbps; 2Mbps; 1Mbps;108Mbps Security: 802.1x WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access ), 64-,128-bit WEP with TKIP, MIC, IV Expansion, Shared Key Authentication Media Access Control: CSMA/CA with ACK...
  • Page 45 Technical Specifications Receiver Sensitivity: 54Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-68dBm 48Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-68dBm 36Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-75dBm 24Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-79dBm 18Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-82dBm 12Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-84dBm 11Mbps CCK, 8% PER, -82dBm 9Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-87dBm 6Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-88dBm 5.5Mbps CCK, 8% PER,-85dBm 2Mbps QPSK, 8% PER,-86dBm 1Mbps BPSK, 8% PER,-89dBm...

  • Page 46: 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 47: Warranty And Registration

    Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 48 申請NCC 使用手冊必須包含之資訊: 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更 頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應 立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。 前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。 低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。...

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