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D-Link AirPro DWL-AB520 Quick Installation Manual

D-Link AirPro DWL-AB520 Quick Installation Manual

Multimode wireless pci adapter
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This product works with the following
operating system software:
Windows 2000, Windows Me,
Windows 98se
Before You Begin
You must have at least the following:
•
A desktop computer with an available 32-bit PCI slot
•
At least a 300 MHz processor and 32 MB of memory
•
An 802.11a or 802.11b Access Point (for Infrastructure Mode) or another
802.11a or 802.11b wireless adapter (for Ad-Hoc; Peer-to-Peer
networking mode.)
Check Your Package Contents
These are the items included with your DWL-AB520 purchase:
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Insert the D-Link CD-ROM
Into Your Computer
Turn on the computer
AirPro DWL-AB520 Driver CD into the CD-ROM
drive. The step-by-step instructions that follow are
shown in Windows XP. The steps and screens are
similar for the other Windows operating systems.
©2002 D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Software and specifications
Windows XP,
DWL-AB520 Wireless Multimode PCI Adapter
CD-ROM (containing Manual and Warranty)
and
Insert
the
subject to change without notice. DWL-AB520. 09062002
DWL-AB520
Multimode Wireless PCI Adapter
PCI Adapter into your
D- Link
computer before
installing the driver
software on the
D-Link CD!
D-Link AirPro™
Do
NOT
install
the DWL-AB520

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  • Page 1 Windows XP. The steps and screens are D-Link CD! similar for the other Windows operating systems. ©2002 D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Software and specifications subject to change without notice. DWL-AB520. 09062002...
  • Page 2 Insert the D-Link CD (continued) The Install Screen will appear. Click Install Driver/PC Utility If the CD does not automatically start, go to Start > Run and type “D:\Setup.exe.” If it does start, proceed to the next screen. Type “D:\Setup.exe”...
  • Page 3 Continued... Click Next Click No, I will restart my computer later Click Finish Shut down your computer and unplug it from power source. Install the DWL-AB520 Wireless PCI Adapter Into Your Computer Make sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before you begin.
  • Page 4 Continued... Install the DWL-AB520 carefully, and firmly seat it into an available PCI slot (which is usually “white” or “cream” colored). Secure the DWL-AB520 back panel shield with a screw. Replace the computer’s cover. Gently connect the antenna to the antenna stand.

  • Page 5: Restart Your Computer

    Continued... Antenna To wirelessly connect to 802.11b and 802.11a networks Link/Activity LED Screw Mount Indicates that the card is properly The screw, which installed when the computer is on secures the PCI and blinks when data is being Adapter to the back of your transmitted computer, will fit...
  • Page 6 Your Installation is Complete! After you’ve continued in Windows XP (or after the computer restarts in the other Windows operating systems), the D-Link Air DWL-AB520 Configuration Utility will automatically start and the utility icon will appear in the bottom right hand corner of the desktop screen (systray).

  • Page 7: Using The Configuration Utility

    Using the Configuration Utility Preferred WLAN’s: is a Available WLAN’s: is a list of all wireless 802.11a list of all available and 802.11b networks that Add : If an Access Point wireless 802.11a and you have connected to or is not listed, click the add 802.11b networks.

  • Page 8: Ip Address Configuration

    IP Address Configuration To connect to a network, make sure the proper network settings are configured for DWL-AB520. Microsoft Windows XP: Go to Start > right click on My Network Places > select Properties > Double-click on the Network Connection associated with the DWL-AB520.

  • Page 9: For Windows 2000 Users

    For Windows 2000 users: Go to Start > Settings > Network and Dial-up Connections > Double-click on Local Area Connection associated with the DWL-AB520 > select Properties Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click Properties Setup for wireless router or Access Point using DHCP server.
  • Page 10 For Windows Me and 98se users: Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double- click on the Local Area Connection associated with the DWL-AB520 > select Properties Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click Properties Setup for wireless router or Access Point using DHCP server.
  • Page 11 NOTES...

  • Page 12: Technical Support

    Technical Support Software updates and documentation are available 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.

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