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D-Link AirPro DWL-AB650 Manual

2.4ghz / 5ghz dual-band multimode wireless cardbus adapter
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  • Page 1 D-Link AirPro DWL-AB650 2.4GHz / 5GHz Dual-Band Multimode Wireless Cardbus Adapter Manual Building Networks for People...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Package Contents ................3 Introduction....................4 Wireless Basics ..................6 Getting Started ..................10 Using the Configuration Utility ..............13 Networking Basics ................18 Troubleshooting ...................31 Technical Specifications ..............36 Contacting Technical Support ..............38 Warranty and Registration ..............39...

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    Package Contents Contents of Package: D-Link AirPro DWL-AB650 2.4 GHz / 5GHz Dual-Band Multimode Wireless Cardbus Adapter Manual and Warranty on CD Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. System Requirements: A laptop or notebook computer with an available 32-bit...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction D-Link introduces the integrated multimode 802.11a/802.11b Wireless Cardbus Adapter, as part of the high performance D-Link AirPro series of wireless networking products. Featuring a breakthrough all-in-one dual-band multimode design, the new D-Link AirPro DWL-AB650 is a next generation adapter that serves either 802.11a wireless networks at 54 Mbps (108 Mbps in proprietary Turbo mode...
  • Page 5 Features Fully compatible with the 802.11a standard to provide a wireless data rate of up to 54Mbps (up to 108Mbps in proprietary Turbo Mode) Fully compatible with the 802.11b standard to provide a wireless data rate of up to 11Mbps 802.1x support Dynamic data rate scaling at 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54Mbps for 802.11a Dynamic data rate scaling at 1, 2, 5.5, and 11Mbps for 802.11b...

  • Page 6: Wireless Basics

    Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.
  • Page 7 The DWL-AB650 is compatible with other 802.11a products, which include: 2.4GHz/5GHz Dual Band, Multi-mode Wireless PCI Adapters used with desktop computers (D-Link AirPro DWL-AB520) 5GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop computers (D-Link AirPro DWL-A650)
  • Page 8 OFDM reduces the amount of crosstalk (interference) in signal transmissions. D-Link AirPro 802.11a products will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest speed and range possible.
  • Page 9 Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations The D-Link AirPro DWL-AB650 lets you access your network, using a wireless connection, from virtually anywhere. 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. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business.

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Getting Started With its default settings, the DWL-AB650, when activated, will connect with other D-Link AirPro products, right out of the box. There are basically two modes of networking: Infrastructure – using an Access Point, such as the DWL-900AP+, DWL-5000AP or DWL-6000AP.
  • Page 11 Connect the Cable or DSL modem to your broadband router (see the Quick Installation Guide included with your router.) If you are connecting a desktop computer to your network, install the D-Link AirPro DWL-AB520 wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot on your desktop computer.
  • Page 12 Getting Started Setting up a Wireless Ad Hoc Network DWL-AB520 Install the D-Link AirPro DWL-AB520 Wireless Network adapter into the desktop computer. Other installation possibilities include the DWL-A520 or DWL-520. See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product for installation instructions.

  • Page 13: Using The Configuration Utility

    Using the Configuration Utility If you wish to change the default settings or optimize the performance of the DWL-AB650, D-Link has included a configuration utility for this purpose. However, in Windows XP, you will instead use zero configuration utility. Note: With its default settings, the DWL-AB650 will associate with D-Link AirPro products such as the DI-764 (a wireless router), and D-Link AirPlus products such as the DI-614+ (a wireless router), right out of the box.
  • Page 14 Using the Configuration Utility Configuration (continued) Refresh- Click Refresh to display the current available networks Add- Highlight the network to which you wish to connect and click Add to add it to Preferred WLANs New- Click New to manually add a WLAN Remove- Click Remove to eliminate the highlighted network from Preferred WLANs...
  • Page 15 Using the Configuration Utility Configuration>Advanced Click on Advanced in the Configuration window to select the type of WLAN (Wire- less Local Area Network) to which you wish to connect. Select from the following options in the Advanced pop-up window: WLAN type to connect Infrastructure Choose this option to connect to both Infrastructure and Ad- and ad-hoc...
  • Page 16 Using the Configuration Utility Status If you enable WEP encryption or Turbo Mode make sure to enable WEP encryption and Turbo Mode on all the devices in your network. The Status screen displays the current properties of the DWL-AB650. Connection Status- Indicates the connection status: either connected or disconnected.
  • Page 17 Using the Configuration Utility Option Click on the About tab to find out the firmware version General Setting Auto Launch Automatically enables the adapter when Windows starts up. By defaut this option is selected. when Windows starts up- Enable Profile To use the profile selection feature under the configuration tab, you must first enable profile IP settings.

  • 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.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-AB650. Read the following descriptions if you are having prob- lems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP. If you have a different operat- ing system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following ex- amples.) 1.
  • Page 32 Double-click on Network Adapters Right-click on D-Link AirPro DWL-AB650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter D-Link AirPro DWL-AB650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter Select Properties to check that the drivers are in- stalled properly Look under Device Status to check that the device is working...
  • Page 33 Troubleshooting 2. I cannot connect to the access point or the wireless router. Make sure that the SSID on the DWL-AB650 Cardbus adapter is exactly the same as the SSID on the Access Point or wireless router. Move the DWL-AB650 and Access Point or Wireless router into the same room and then test the wireless connection.
  • Page 34 In Infrastructure mode, make sure the same Service Set Identifier (SSID) is specified on the settings for the wireless clients and access points. The SSID factory default setting for the D-Link Air, AirPlus and AirPro products is default. (Double-click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar.
  • Page 35 Troubleshooting 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 36: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.1x Wi-Fi Diagnostic LED Power Network Temperature Operating: 0ºC to 55ºC (32ºF to 131ºF) Storing: -20ºC to 75ºC (-4ºF to 167ºF) Humidity: 10%-90%, non-condensing (Operating) 5%-95%, non-condensing (Non-operating) Antenna Type: Integrated dual diversity antenna with a max. of 1.9dBi Gain Operating Voltage: 3.3VDC +/-10% MTBF:...
  • Page 37 Technical Specifications Data Rates: 802.11a 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 (108 Mbps in Turbo mode at 5 GHz) 802.11b 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps (with Automatic Fallback) Encryption: Supports 64-bit, 128-bit, and 152-bit WEP encryption Supports AES (Advanced Encryption Security) Available Channels: 12 non-overlapping channels for North America Frequency Range:...

  • Page 38: Contacting Technical Support

    802.11b -84 dBm (11Mbps) Contacting Technical Support You can find the most recent software and user documentation 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.

  • Page 39: 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 40 D-Link may reject or return any product that is not packaged and shipped in strict compliance with the foregoing requirements, or for which an RMA number is not visible from the outside of the package. The product owner agrees to pay D-Link’s reasonable handling and return shipping charges for any product...
  • Page 41 D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc., as stipulated by the United States Copyright Act of 1976. Contents are subject to change without prior notice.

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