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D-Link DWL-AB520 Manual

2.4/5ghz wireless pci adapter
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D-Link DWL
DWL- - A A B B 520
520
2.4/5GHz Wireless PCI Adapter
Manual
Rev. 0209016
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  • Page 1 D-Link DWL DWL- - A A B B 520 2.4/5GHz Wireless PCI Adapter Manual Rev. 0209016...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Building Networks for People Contents Package Contents ............ Introduction............... Wireless Basics ............Getting Started ............11 Using the Configuration Utility ........ 18 Troubleshooting ............25 Networking Basics ..........28 Technical Specifications ......... 59 Limited Warranty and Registration ......62...

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    Package Contents Contents of Package: • D-Link DWL-AB520 2.4/5GHz Wireless PCI Adapter • Manual and Drivers on CD • Quick Installation Guide (printed) If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. System Requirements: • A desktop computer with an available 32-bit PCI Card slot •...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction The D-Link DWL-AB520 Wireless PCI Adapter is an advanced IEEE 802.11a/b compatible, high performance, wireless adapter that supports data transfer speeds of up to 108 Mbps in Turbo Mode. It is an ideal way to connect your laptop computer to a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN.) After completing the steps outlined in the Quick...

  • Page 5: Product Features

    • User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities. LED stands for light-emitting diode. The DWL-AB520 Wireless PCI Adapter has two LEDs, as shown below. When the computer is ON, the adapter is inserted properly, and there is activity on the network, both LEDs flash in unison.
  • Page 6 Secure the screw and replace the computer cover Put the antenna into the antenna stand For internal antenna, the installation instruction as follows and performed by D-Link authorized OEM company at factory. (Please refer the figure 2 and 3) Remove the back cover of the computer.
  • Page 7 Figure 1: External Antenna Figure 2: Two Types of Internal Antennas...

  • Page 8: Wireless Basics

    Wireless Basics D-Link 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/b, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to access the data you want, when and where you want it.
  • Page 9 Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations Designed to go up to 1650 feet (~500 meters), D-Link DWL-AB520 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 10 that the Access Points and Adapters are positioned so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling for better reception. 3. Building Materials make a difference - A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range. Try to position Access Points, and computers with wireless adapters so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways and not other materials.

  • Page 11: 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 12 Link DSL-300.) 2. Connect the 802.11a/b Access Point (DWL-5000AP) to the router. 3. Install the D-Link DWL-AB520 Wireless PCI Adapter into a desktop computer on your wireless network. (You can also install the Wireless Cardbus Adapter into a laptop computer. Please...
  • Page 13 Broadband connection (i.e., a Cable modem such as the cable modem.) 2. Install the DWL-AB520 Wireless PCI Adapter into a desktop computer on your wireless network. (You can also install the Wireless Cardbus Adapter into a laptop computer. Please refer...
  • Page 14 (Requirements: Wireless network adapters -for example) To complete this installation, please follow these steps: 1. Install the D-Link DWL-AB520 Wireless PCI Adapter into a desktop computer on your wireless network. (You can also install the Wireless Cardbus Adapter into a laptop computer. Please...
  • Page 15 2. Set the Static IP Address of the wireless adapters. Please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual entitled: Assigning an IP Address. Note: The IP Address for all computers must be in the same IP Address range, and the Subnet Mask must be the same for all computers on your network.
  • Page 16 If the Internet Sharing Software will be installed on the same computer into which you are installing this wireless network adapter, then follow these steps: 1. Install the D-Link DWL-AB520 Wireless PCI Adapter (please refer to the Quick Install Guide.)
  • Page 17 Printers. If the Internet Sharing Software will be installed on a computer other than the one in which you are installing the D-Link DWL-AB520 Wireless PCI Adapter, then follow these steps: 1. Install the D-Link DWL-AB520 Wireless PCI Adapter into the computer (please refer to the Quick Install Guide.)

  • Page 18: Using The Configuration Utility

    Using the Configuration Utility The Configuration Utility program for the DWL-AB520 is called LinkMon. Please refer to the Quick Install Guide that came with the DWL-AB520 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-AB520 adapter using LinkMon.
  • Page 19 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 DWL-AB520 802.11a/b Wireless PCI Adapter...
  • Page 20 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 DWL-AB520 802.11a/b Wireless PCI Adapter...
  • Page 21 SSID, BSSID, association status, operating channel frequency, and information about scanned APs. Station Tab D-Link DWL-AB520 802.11a/b 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 22 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-AB520 Wireless PCI Adapter...
  • Page 23 (NIC.) Note that unloading the driver and resetting the NIC are options that are available only in Windows XP and Windows 2000. DWL-A520 802.11a/b Wireless PCI Adapter On the Options menu, choose Settings: DWL-AB520 802.11a/b Wireless PCI Adapter...
  • Page 24 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 25: Troubleshooting

    • Make sure that the DWL-AB520 Wireless PCI Adapter is properly seated in the computer’s PCI slot. • Check that the DWL-AB520 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 26 Identifier (SSID) is specified on the settings for the wireless clients and access points. The SSID factory default setting for the D-Link products is Default. (Please refer to Checking the Wireless Configuration in the Networking Basics section of this manual for more information.) •...
  • Page 27 Troubleshooting (continued) Configuration in the Networking Basics section of this manual for more information.) • If Enable Security is selected, make sure that the correct encryption keys are entered on both the wireless clients and the access points. (Please Checking Wireless Configuration in the Networking Basics section of this manual for more information.)

  • Page 28: 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 29 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 30 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...

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