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D-Link AirPro DWL-A520
5 GHz Wireless PCI Adapter
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Rev. 031802
Building Networks for People

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  • Page 1 D-Link AirPro DWL-A520 5 GHz Wireless PCI Adapter Manual Rev. 031802 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 ... 17 Troubleshooting ... 24 Networking Basics ... 29 Technical Specifications ... 59 Contacting Technical Support... 61 Limited Warranty and Registration ... 62...

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    Package Contents • D-Link AirPro DWL-A520 5GHz Wireless PCI Adapter • Manual and Drivers on CD • Quick Installation Guide (printed) If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. • A desktop computer with an available 32-bit PCI Card slot •...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction The D-Link AirPro DWL-A520 Wireless PCI Adapter is an advanced IEEE 802.11a compatible, high performance, wireless adapter that supports data transfer speeds of up to 72 Mbps in Turbo Mode. It is an ideal way to connect your desktop computer to a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN.) After completing the steps outlined in the Quick Install...

  • Page 5: Product Features

    Power Save Mode (Power-up or Reset) Adapter is disabled LED Activity Both LEDs flash in unison Both LEDs flash alternately Both LEDs flicker dimly POWER LED – slow rate blink Only the POWER LED flashes The DWL-A520 Wireless PCI POWER ACTIVITY...

  • Page 6: Wireless Basics

    Wireless Basics D-Link AirPro wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home or business. Strictly adhering to IEEE 802.11a, the D-Link AirPro wireless family of products will allow you to access the data you want, when and where you want it.
  • Page 7 (interference) in signal transmissions. D-Link AirPro products will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest speed and range possible with the technology.
  • Page 8 Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations Designed to go up to 900 feet (~300 meters), D-Link AirPro DWL-A520 lets you access your network with your computer from virtually anywhere you want. Keep in mind, however, that the number and thickness of walls, ceilings or other objects that the wireless signals must pass thru may limit range.
  • Page 9 Wireless Basics (continued) For the average residence, range should not be a problem. If you experience low or no signal strength in areas of your home that you wish to access, consider positioning the Access Point in a location directly between the computers with wireless adapters that will be connected.

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Getting Started To begin, select the type of wireless network you will be building. We will discuss the following types of networks in this section: 1. A Home Internet Network with A Residential Gateway/Router 2. A Home Internet Network with Multiple IP Addresses 3.
  • Page 11 1. Connect the Router/Gateway (for example, the D-Link DI-704P) to a Broadband connection, (e.g., a Cable modem such as the D-Link DCM-200 cable modem or a DSL modem such as the D-Link DSL- 300.) 2. Connect the 802.11a Access Point (DWL-5000AP) to the router.
  • Page 12 2. A Home Internet Network with Multiple IP Addresses (Network administrators with Static IPs can also follow these instructions.) If you have two or more computers (laptops or desktops) and want to share files, printers, and Internet access using multiple IP addresses that you have purchased from your Internet Service Provider -or- you want to connect to...
  • Page 13 5000AP is shown in the example) to a Broadband connection (i.e., a Cable modem such as the D-Link DCM-200 cable modem.) 2. Install the D-Link AirPro DWL-A520 Wireless PCI Adapter into a desktop computer on your wireless network. (You can also install the D-Link AirPro DWL-A650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter into a laptop computer.
  • Page 14 A650 and the DWL-A520.) To complete this installation, please follow these steps: 1. Install the D-Link AirPro DWL-A520 Wireless PCI Adapter into a desktop computer on your wireless network. (You can also install the D-Link AirPro DWL-A650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter into a laptop computer.
  • Page 15 4. An Ad Hoc Network with Internet Sharing If you have two or more computers (desktops or laptops) and want to share files, printers, and Internet access using one computer or laptop as an Internet Server, then follow the instructions below. When you have completed your network, it should look similar to this: DFE-530TX...
  • Page 16 Basics section in this manual entitled: Adding and Sharing Printers. If the Internet Sharing Software will be installed on a computer other than the one in which you are installing the D-Link AirPro DWL-A520 Wireless PCI Adapter, then follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 17: Using The Configuration Utility

    Using the Configuration Utility The Configuration Utility program for the DWL-A520 is called LinkMon. Please refer to the Quick Install Guide that came with the DWL-A520 for instructions on how to install LinkMon on your computer. Once you have installed LinkMon (the configuration utility), you can read this section of the manual to find out how to monitor and configure your DWL-A520 adapter using LinkMon.
  • Page 18 Under the Frame Statistics Tab you will find statistical information showing the number of frames being sent and received, retry count on frames sent, frame checksum error counts for received frames, and receive signal strength indicator (RSSI) information. Frame Statistics Tab D-Link AirPro DWL-A520 802.11a Wireless PCI Adapter...
  • Page 19 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Under the Transmit Retries Tab you will find detailed transmit retry statistical information for transmitted frames. Transmit Retries Tab D-Link AirPro DWL-A520 802.11a Wireless PCI Adapter...
  • Page 20 BSSID, association status, operating channel frequency, and information about scanned APs. Station Tab D-Link AirPro DWL-A520 802.11a Wireless PCI Adapter Default BSS – (Basic Service Set) when one AP is connected to a wired network and a set of wireless stations, it is a BSS.
  • Page 21 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Under the Driver Tab you will find statistical data pertaining to NDIS (Network Driver Interface Specification) driver operations. Driver Tab D-Link AirPro DWL-A520 Wireless PCI Adapter...
  • Page 22 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) The Action menu allows the unloading of the NDIS driver, and the resetting of the network interface card (NIC.) Note that unloading the driver and resetting the NIC are options that are available only in Windows XP and Windows 2000.
  • Page 23 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Under the Display Tab, you can select the data display modes of Cumulative, or Relative. Cumulative mode displays statistical data collected when LinkMon is started. Relative mode displays differences in the statistical data since the last update of collected data. Under the Log File Tab, the logging function can be enabled to log to a file the statistical information collected by the LinkMon utility, for later reference or post processing by an application such as Microsoft Excel.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-A520 Wireless PCI Adapter. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. 1. Checking the Installation of the Drivers for the Wireless Adapter •...
  • Page 25 PCI Adapter • Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. • Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. • Click OK D-Link AirPro DWL-A520 Wireless PCI Adapter D-Link AirPro DWL-A520 Wireless PCI Adapter...
  • Page 26 • Make sure that the DWL-A520 Wireless PCI Adapter is properly seated in the computer’s PCI slot. • Check that the DWL-A520 is installed in a 32-bit PCI 2.2 slot. • If Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the adapter, make sure to completely remove drivers that were previously loaded.
  • Page 27 • 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 AirPro products is Default. Configuration in the Networking Basics section of this manual for more information.)
  • Page 28 Troubleshooting (continued) (Please see Checking the Wireless Configuration in the Networking Basics section of this manual for more information.) 5. The wireless client cannot access the Internet in the Infrastructure mode. • Make sure the wireless client is associated and joined with the correct Access Point.

  • Page 29: 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 98.
  • Page 30 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 31 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 32 Networking Basics Please wait while the wizard applies the changes. When the changes are complete, click Next. Please wait while the wizard configures the computer. This may take a few minutes.
  • Page 33 Networking Basics In the window below, select the best option. 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: Format the disk if you wish, and click Next.
  • Page 34 Networking Basics Please wait while the wizard copies the files. 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.
  • Page 35 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 36 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 37 Networking Basics Naming your Computer (continued) • 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 Installation of the Drivers for the Wireless Adapter •...
  • Page 38 • Select the Hardware Tab • Click Device Manager • Click on Network Adapters • Right-click on D-Link Air Pro DWL-A520 Wireless PCI Adapter • Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link AirPro DWL-A520 Wireless PCI Adapter...
  • Page 39 Connection Icon in the taskbar. In this window you will see the Signal Strength and the Status of the DWL-A520. In this case the Status and the Signal Strength are fine. For more information: • Click Properties D-Link AirPro DWL-A520 Wireless PCI Adapter...
  • Page 40 Networking Basics Checking the Wireless Configuration • Click Configure to access more information. • Select Settings This screen shows the wireless configuration. • Click Modify to check on the configuration. D-Link AirPro DWL-A520 Wireless PCI Adapter...
  • Page 41 Networking Basics Checking the Wireless Configuration • The Network Name (SSID) should be set to Default. • The Network Connection should be set to the correct mode (Infrastructure or Ad Hoc.) • The Turbo Mode setting (Disabled in the example here) must be the same on all the stations in...
  • Page 42 Networking Basics Checking the IP Address in Windows XP • Right-click on the Networking Icon in the task bar • Click on Status The following window will display • Click the Support tab. • Click Close...
  • Page 43 Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address Note: Residential Gateways/Broadband Routers will automatically assign IP Addresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) technology. Gateway/Router you will not need to assign Static IP Addresses. If you are not using a DHCP capable Gateway/Router, or you need to assign a Static IP Address, please follow these instructions: •...
  • Page 44 Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address • Right-click on Local Area Connections. • Double-click Properties • Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) • Click Properties D-Link AirPro DWL-A520 Wireless PCI Adapter...
  • Page 45 Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address • Select Use the following IP address in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, • Input your IP address and subnet mask. (The IP Addresses on your network must be within the same range. For example, if one computer has an IP Address of 192.168.0.2, the other computers should have IP Addresses that are sequential, like 192.168.0.3 and 192.168.0.4.
  • Page 46 Networking Basics Adding and Sharing Printers in Windows XP After you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers in your network (please see the Network Setup Wizard section at the beginning of Networking Basics,) you can use the Add Printer Wizard to add or share a printer on your network.
  • Page 47 Networking Basics Adding a local printer • Click on Add a printer • Click Next...
  • Page 48 Networking Basics Adding a local printer • Select Local printer attached to this computer • (Deselect Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer if it has been selected.) • Click Next • Select Use the following port: • From the pull-down menu select the correct port for your printer...
  • Page 49 Networking Basics Adding a local printer • At this screen, you can change the name of the printer (optional.) • Click Next • Select Yes, to print a test page. A successful printing will confirm that you have chosen the correct driver.
  • Page 50 Networking Basics Adding a local printer When the test page has printed, • Click OK • Go to Start> Printers and Faxes A successful installation will display the printer icon as shown at right. You have successfully added a local printer.
  • Page 51 Networking Basics Sharing a network printer After you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers on your network, you can run the Add Printer Wizard on all the computers on your network. Please follow these directions to use the Add Printer Wizard to share a printer on your network: •...
  • Page 52 Networking Basics Sharing a network printer • Select Browse for a printer • Click Next • Select the printer you would like to share. • Click Next • Click Finish...
  • Page 53 Networking Basics Sharing a network printer To check for proper installation: • Go to Start> Printers and Faxes The printer icon will appear at right, indicating proper installation. You have completed adding the printer. To share this printer on your network: •...
  • Page 54 Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer To share an LPR printer (using a print server,) you will need a Print Server such as the DP-101P+. Please make sure that you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers on your network. To share an LPR printer, please follow these directions: •...
  • Page 55 Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer • Select Create a new port • From the pull-down menu, select Standard TCP/IP Port, as shown. • Click Next • Please read the instructions on this screen. • Click Next • Enter the Printer IP Address and the Port Name, as shown.
  • Page 56 Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer • In this screen, select Custom. • Click Settings • Enter the Port Name and the Printer Name or IP Address. • Select LPR • Enter a Queue Name. If there is more than one port on the print server, you must name the...
  • Page 57 Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer • This screen will show you information about your printer. • Click Finish • Select the printer you are adding from the list of Printers. • Insert the printer driver disk that came with your printer. •...
  • Page 58 Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer • You can rename your printer if you choose. It is optional. Please remember the name of your printer. You will need this information when you use the Add Printer Wizard on the other computers network.

  • Page 59: Technical Specifications

    Networking Basics Other Tasks For help with other tasks in home or small office networking, see Using the Shared Documents folder and Sharing files and folders in the Help and Support Center in Microsoft Windows XP. Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11a (Wi-Fi5) Adapter Type •...

  • Page 60: Current Consumption

    Current Consumption • Sleep mode - <40mW • Transmit mode - 1650mW • Receive mode – 1250mW Operating Voltage • 3.3V± -10% Network Architecture • Ad-Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer without Access Point) • Infrastructure Mode (Communications to wired networks via Access Points with Roaming) Antenna Type •...

  • Page 61: Contacting Technical Support

    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. U.S. customers can contact D-Link technical support through our web site, or by phone.

  • Page 62: Limited Warranty And Registration

    (90) days after any replacement Software is delivered. If a material non-conformance is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines in its sole discretion that it is not practical to replace the non- conforming Software, the price paid by the original licensee for the non-conforming Software will be refunded by D-Link;...
  • Page 63 RETURNED TO D-LINK FOR WARRANTY SERVICE) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EVEN IF D-LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NON-CONFORMING PRODUCT.

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