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D-Link DWL-650 Quick Installation Manual

Wireless cardbus 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 laptop computer with an available 32-bit Cardbus slot
At least a 300 MHz processor and 32 MB of memory
Cardbus Controller properly installed and working in the laptop computer
An 802.11b Access Point (for Infrastructure Mode) or another 802.11b
wireless adapter (for Ad-Hoc; Peer-to-Peer networking mode.)
Check Your Package Contents
These are the items included with your DWL-650 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
Insert
CD in 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-650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter
CD-ROM (containing Manual and Warranty)
the
D- Link Air DWL-650 Driver
subject to change without notice. DWL-650. 08092002
and
DWL-650
D-Link Air™
Wireless Cardbus Adapter
Do
NOT
install
the DWL-650
Cardbus
Adapter into your
computer before
installing the driver
software on the
D-Link CD!

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  • Page 1: Before You Begin

    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-650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter CD-ROM (containing Manual and Warranty) subject to change without notice.
  • 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 Click Finish Shut down Insert the DWL-650 Into the Cardbus Slot in Your Laptop Make sure your laptop computer is turned off. Locate the Cardbus slot on your laptop computer. Gently insert the DWL-650 into the Cardbus slot in your laptop computer (as shown.)
  • Page 4 Continued... Built-in Antenna Used to wirelessly connect to 802.11b) networks. Power LED Lights to indicate that the DWL-650 is properly inserted. Restart Your Laptop Computer When you restart your computer this Found New Hardware Wizard (Windows XP) will appear: Select...
  • Page 5 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-650 Configuration Utility will automatically start and the utility icon will appear in the bottom right hand corner of the desktop screen (systray).

  • Page 6: Using The Configuration Utility

    Displays the Link Quality for the DWL- 650 wireless connection to the access point. The Signal Strength represents the wireless signal between the access point and the DWL-650. The percentage coincides with the graphical bar. that has appeared section. TxRate: The default setting is 11 Mbps;...

  • Page 7: Configuration Menu

    Make changes to the DWL-650’s factory settings by clicking on the Configuration menu. SSID: The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to the wireless network. The factory SSID setting is set to default. Make changes here to match the SSID on existing Wireless Router or Access Point.

  • Page 8: Ip Address Configuration

    IP Address Configuration To connect to a network, make sure the proper network settings are configured for DWL-650. Microsoft Windows XP: Go to Start > right click on My Network Places > select Properties > Double-click on the Network Connection associated with the DWL-650.

  • Page 9: For Windows 2000 Users

    For Windows 2000 users: Go to Start > Settings up Connections > Double-click on the Area Connection associated with the DWL- 650 > 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 98 users: Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Go to Start > Settings click on the Local Area Connection with the DWL-650 > select Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click Setup for wireless router or Access Point using DHCP server. Select...

  • Page 11: Checking The Wireless Connection

    Q1: I cannot connect to the access point or wireless router. A: Make sure that the SSID on the DWL-650 Cardbus Adapter is exactly the same as the SSID on the Access Point or wireless router. Q2: The DWL-650 Power and Link lights are not on.

  • Page 12: 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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