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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 XP,
Windows 2000, Windows Me, and
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 300MHz processor and 32MB 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 items above are missing, please contact your reseller.
Insert the D-Link CD-ROM
Into Your Computer
Turn on the computer and Insert the D-Link
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 subject to change without notice. DWL-AB520. 091902
• DWL-AB520 Wireless Multimode PCI Adapter
• CD-ROM (containing Manual and Warranty)
DWL-AB520
D-Link AirPro
Multimode
™
Wireless PCI Adapter
Do NOT install
the DWL-AB520
PCI Adapter into your
computer before
installing the driver
software on the D-Link
CD-ROM!

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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 subject to change without notice. DWL-AB520. 091902...
  • Page 2 Insert the D-Link CD The Install Screen will appear. Click Install Drivers & Utility If the CD does not automatically start, go to Start > Run and type “D:\Setup.exe”. does start, proceed to the next screen. Type “D:\Setup.exe” Click The letter “D”...
  • Page 3 A. Make sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before you begin. Remove the back or side cover of the computer. B. Carefully guide the DWL-AB520’s antenna through the PCI bracket opening adjacent to the PCI slot you intend to use for the DWL-AB520. Next Finish unplug it from its power source.
  • Page 4 Install the DWL-AB520 Adapter Into Your Desktop Computer C. Install the DWL-AB520 carefully, and firmly set it into the available PCI slot (which is typically white or cream- colored). D. Secure the DWL-AB520’s back panel bracket with its mounting screw.

  • Page 5: Restart Your Computer

    Found New Hardware Wizard (Windows XP) screen will appear: Select Install the software automatically (Recommended) Click Desk or Wall-mountable Antenna wirelessly connect to 802.11a and 802.11b networks Antenna Cable — connects the DWL-AB520 PCI board to the external antenna Next...
  • Page 6 (systray). If this icon appears GREEN, then you have successfully installed the DWL-AB520, connected to a wireless network, and ready to communicate!

  • Page 7: Using The Configuration Utility

    Preferred WLANs. Connection State: Hardware Shows current settings Shows MAC Address of your and signal strength DWL-AB520 Appendix WLANs: is a list of Add: If an Access Point is not listed, click the add button to add it. Advanced: Allows you...

  • Page 8: Ip Address Configuration

    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. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click Select Obtain an IP address automatically (if the Wireless Router or Access Point has DHCP server enabled).

  • Page 9: Windows 2000 Users

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