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- Page 1 D-Link Air DWL-610 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapter Manual version 1.02 Building Networks for People...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Package Contents ................3 Introduction................... 4 Wireless Basics ................... 6 Getting Started ..................8 Using the Configuration Utility ............. 11 Networking Basics ................25 Troubleshooting .................. 38 Technical Specifications ..............43 Warranty and Registration ..............45 Contacting Technical Support ............. 50... -
Page 3: Package Contents
Access Point (e.g., DWL-900AP+) for Infrastructure mode, or an 802.11b wireless adapter for Ad-Hoc mode (e.g., DWL-510.) This manual applies specifically to the DWL-610 revision M1. Please refer to earlier versions of this manual if you have a previous version of the DWL-610. -
Page 4: Introduction
The DW L-610 is c om patible with ex is ting 802.11b devices such as the D-Link Air and AirPlus family of products including the DWL-510 and DWL-520+ Wireless PCI Adapters, the DI-614+ Wireless Router, DWL-900AP+ Wireless Access Point and the DWL-122 Wireless USB Adapter. - Page 5 Fully compliant with the 802.11b standard and interoperable with all existing 802.11b-compliant devices Quick and Easy Installation- The DWL-610 installs quickly and easily into a cardbus slot in a laptop computer. By following the simple steps outlined in the Quick Installation Guide, you can connect to an available wireless network...
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Page 6: Wireless Basics
D-Link wireless products will allow you access to the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking brings. -
Page 7: Installation Considerations
D-Link AirPlus DI-614+, DI-714P+ Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband Routers Standards-Based Technology Based on the IEEE 802.11b standard, the DWL-610 is also interoperable with existing compatible 2.4GHz wireless technology with data transfer speeds of up to 11Mbps. Installation Considerations The D-Link Air DWL-610 lets you access your network, using a wireless connection, from virtually anywhere within its operating range. -
Page 8: Getting Started
Ad-Hoc Network. An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or Router. The Infrastructure Network example shown on the following page contains the following D-Link network devices (your existing network may be comprised of other devices): A wireless Router - D-Link AirPlus DI-614+... - Page 9 Connect the Cable or DSL modem to your broadband router (see the Quick Installation Guide included with your router.) Install the D-Link Air DWL-510 wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot on your desktop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-510.) Install the D-Link Air DWL-610 wireless Cardbus adapter into a laptop computer.
- Page 10 (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product for installation instructions.) Install the DWL-610 wireless Cardbus adapter into a laptop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.) Set the wireless configuration for the adapters to Ad-Hoc mode, set the adapters to the same channel, and assign an IP Address to each computer on the Ad-Hoc network.
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Page 11: Using The Configuration Utility
After you have completed the installation of the DWL-610 (refer to the Quick Installation Guide that came with your purchase) whenever you start the computer, the Configuration Utility starts automatically and the system tray icon is loaded in the toolbar (see illustration below*.) Clicking on the utility icon will start the Configuration... - Page 12 The default setting is Auto. The channel selection is automatically determined by the DWL-610. Signal Strength/Link Quality: Displays the Link Quality for the DWL-610 wireless connection to the access point. The Signal Strength represents the wireless signal between the access point and the DWL-610. The percentage coincides with the graphical bar Packet Count: Displays the statistics of the data packets that are transmitted and received.
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Page 13: Wireless Mode
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) SSID: Configuration Service Set Identifier is a name that identifies a wireless network. Access Points and wireless devices attempting to connect to a specific WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) must use the same SSID. The default setting is default. Wireless Mode: Click on the pull-down menu;... -
Page 14: Fragmentation Threshold
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Ad-Hoc Channel: Advanced All devices in the Ad Hoc network must be set to the same channel Profile IP Settings: You can Enable or Disable the IP Settings portion of your profile here. If you select Disable you will need to configure the IP Address information each time you... -
Page 15: Available Network
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Available Network: The top section of the window displays the Available Networks. Scroll up and down the list and highlight the network to which you wish to connect. Click on the Connect but- ton. Profile: In the lower half of the screen, you can manage the profiles that you have created for the wireless network at home, at the office and in public places. - Page 16 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Site Survey > Add Advanced In this window you can select the type of network connection. Click OK to save the changes. If you clicked on Add, you can configure, in this window, all the properties of a profile that you wish to add to the network.
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Page 17: Advanced Security Settings
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Site Survey > Configuration > 802.1X To use 802.1x and to configure its settings, please do the following: IEEE 802.1X - Select Enabled. Click Authentication Config Advanced Security Settings Select the EAP Type you want to use. Configure the information needed for authenticating. - Page 18 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) 802.1x > Advanced Security Settings > EAP Types Inner Authentication Information needed EAP Type Protocol for Authenticating Certificate EAP-TLS User Name User Name EAP- Password MSCHAPv2 Domain Name User Name LEAP Password TTLS Identity User Name Password TTLS Identity User Name...
- Page 19 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) 802.1x > Advanced Security Settings > EAP Types (continued) Inner Authentication Information needed EAP Type Protocol for Authenticating TTLS Identity User Name EAP-MD5 Password TTLS Identity EAP- User Name Generic Token Card EAP-TTLS Password TTLS Identity User Name EAP-MSCHAPv2 Password...
- Page 20 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) 802.1x > Advanced Security Settings > Definitions of Terms (continued) Domain Name: Each server has a domain name that uniquely identifies it. That domain name is normally contained in the Subject CN field of the server certificate. A server domain name ends with the name of a larger administrative domain, to which the server belongs.
- Page 21 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Authentication > WPA Select the available network to which you want to connect. Click Configure. Select WPA in the Authentication field. Click Authentication Config After you click Authentication Config, the Advanced Security Settings screen will ap- pear.
- Page 22 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Select the available network to which you want to connect. Click Configure. WPA-PSK does not require a RADIUS Server in the network. Select WPA-PSK in the Authentication field. Click Authentication Config...
- Page 23 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Enter the WPA Passphrase. Click OK. The configuration is done.
- Page 24 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) About ABOUT screen gives you the MAC Address, Utility Version and the Driver Version of the DWL-610.
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Page 25: 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 26 Networking Basics (continued) 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 27 Networking Basics (continued) 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 28 Networking Basics (continued) 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 29 Networking Basics (continued) 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 ch of the computers on your network. Click Next. Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive A.
- Page 30 Networking Basics (continued) 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 31 Networking Basics (continued) 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 32 Networking Basics (continued) 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 33 Networking Basics (continued) 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 34 Networking Basics (continued) 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 Configuration Protocol) technology.
- Page 35 Networking Basics (continued) 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 36 Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 D-Link Air DWL-610 Wireless Cardbus Adapter Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click Properties In the window below, select Use the following IP address. Input your IP address and subnet mask. (The IP Addresses on your network must be within the same range.
- Page 37 Networking Basics (continued) 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.
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Page 38: Troubleshooting
(The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP. If you have another operating system, these solutions will still apply although the appearance on your computer screen may differ.) 1. Check that the drivers for the DWL-610 are i nstal led properl y. Go to Start > My Computer >... - Page 39 Troubleshooting (continued) Double-click on Network Adapters Right-click on D-Link Air DWL-610 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 properly Click OK...
- Page 40 Troubleshooting (continued) 2. I cannot connect to the access point or the wireless router. Make sure that the SSID on the DWL-610 Cardbus adapter is exactly the same as the SSID on the Access Point or wireless router. Move the DWL-610 and Access Point or Wireless router into the same room and then test the wireless connection.
- Page 41 .inf files that have not received WHQL certification into oem.inf files (e.g., oem1.inf.) 6. The computer with the DWL-610 installed is unable to connect to the wireless network and/or the Internet. Check that the LED indicators for the broadband modem are indicating normal activity.
- Page 42 If Security is enabled, make sure that the correct encryption keys are entered on both the DWL-610 and the access point. Double-click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar > click Encryption. Check to see that the key selected is set to the same key as other devices on the network.
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Page 43: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11b Temperature Operating: 32ºF to 131ºF (0ºC to 55ºC) Storing: -4ºF to 167ºF (-20ºC to 75ºC) Humidity: Operating: 10% - 90%, non-condensing Storage: 5% - 95%, non-condensing Antenna Type: Integrated Microstrip Antennas Emissions: FCC part 15b Physical Dimensions: L = 4.50 inches (114mm) W = 2.25 inches (54mm) - Page 44 Technical Specifications (continued) Data Rates: 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps (with Automatic Fallback) Operating Channels: 1-11 United States (FCC) Encryption: Supports 64-bit or 128-bit WEP encryption Frequency Range: 2.4 – 2.4835 GHz, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Media Access Control: CSMA/CA with ACK Transmit Output Power: 16dBm (40mW) Receiver Sensitivity: Nominal Temp Range...
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Page 45: Warranty And Registration
Wa r r a n t y a n d Re g i s t r at i o n Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise 1. Bitte lesen Sie sich diese Hinweise sorgfaltig durch. 2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung fur den spatern Gebrauch auf. 3. -
Page 46: Limited Warranty
Wa r r an t y service m a y be obt a in ed by con t a ct in g a D-Link office wit h in t h e a pplica ble wa r r an t y... -
Page 47: Limitation Of Liability
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Page 48: Copyright Statement
D-Link Offices for Registration and Warranty Service Th e produ ct’s Registr a t ion Ca r d, pr ovided a t t he back of t h is m anu a l, m u st be sen t t o a D-Link office. -
Page 49: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. -
Page 50: Contacting Technical Support
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