Contents Package Contents ............3 Introduction ..............4 Wireless Basics............7 Getting Started ............11 Installation ..............19 Using the Select Country Utility ......35 Using the Configuration Utility for Windows 2000, 98, or ME..............37 Using the Configuration Utility for Windows XP ..43 Networking Basics..........53 Troubleshooting............84 Technical Specifications .........89 Limited Warranty and Registration ......92...
DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter Package Contents Contents of Package: D-Link AirPro DWL-AB650 5/2.4 GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapter Manual and Drivers on CD Quick Installation Guide (printed) If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. System Requirements:...
54 Mbps in 802.11a mode and up to 11 Mbps in 802.11b mode. Transfer modes of up to 108 Mbps can be achieved in D-Link’ s proprietary Turbo mode (this feature is currently only available in USA).
Supports DFS/TPC for European operation Supports VLAN tagging User-friendly configuration utilities Driver support for Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, and XP Supports CardBus (32-bit) Type II PC Card LEDS LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode. The DWL-AB650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter has two LEDs: POWER and ACTIVITY.
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter Network Mode LED Activity Network Activity Both LEDs flash in ACTIVITY unison Searching for a Both LEDs flash Network Connection alternately Associated with the Both LEDs flicker Network, but No dimly Activity Power Save Mode POWER LED –...
Ethernet LAN in order to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A Wireless Access Point (AP) is a device used to provide this link. Your new DWL-AB650 Cardbus adapter can connect to either an 802.11a or an 802.11b AP, as well as other computers that have an 802.11a or 802.11b WLAN adapter...
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter locations where installation of wiring may be impractical. Furthermore, IEEE standardization facilitates interoperability of all WLAN devices that conform to the 802.11a or 802.11b sets of standards. Installation Speed and Simplicity - Installing a wireless LAN system can be fast and easy and can eliminate the need to pull cable through walls and ceilings.
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Installation Considerations Designed to traverse distances up to 900 feet (~300 meters), D-Link AirPro DWL-AB650 lets you access your network from your laptop computer 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.
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter 5. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise. 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.
DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter 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.
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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.
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter this manual entitled: Checking the Installation of the Drivers for the Wireless Adapter. 5. By default, the wireless adapter is set to obtain a Dynamic IP Address. If you are having difficulty connecting, check to make sure that the IP Address of the wireless adapter is within the IP address range of your network.
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Access Point to determine its configuration. Please follow these steps to complete the installation: 1. Connect the Wireless Access Point (the D-Link AirPro DWL- 5000AP is shown in the example) to a Broadband connection. 2. Install the D-Link AirPro DWL-AB650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter into the laptop computer(s) on your wireless network.
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Internet connection, please complete the following instructions. When your Ad Hoc network is complete it may look similar to this: (Requirements: Wireless network adapters -for example, the D-Link AirPro DWL- AB650.) To complete this installation, please follow these steps: 1.
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter DWL-A520 Wireless PCI Adapters into your desktops - please refer to the Quick Installation Guide for further instructions.) 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.
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter DFE-530TX To share an Internet connection with Internet Sharing software you will need to purchase Internet Sharing software or use the Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) utility provided with Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME or Windows 98SE.
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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-AB650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter, then follow these steps: 1.
This section shows you how to install the AirPro Utility if you are using the operating systems Windows 2000, 98, ME, or NT. Follow the instructions given below on how to install the hardware (DWL-AB650 Cardbus Adapter) and then the software (AirPro driver and utility). For those using Windows XP, the installation procedure will be the same until the utility installation.
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Installing the software involves two steps. The first is to install the Driver and the second is to install the Configuration Utility. When the DWL-AB650 has been inserted into a 32-bit Cardbus slot, the Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears.
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter Click Insert the Driver CD into the CD-ROM drive. If you have not inserted the Driver CD into the CD-Rom a prompt such as the one below will appear. Click OK. Otherwise installation will continue with the following screen and...
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter 3. Installing the Configuration Utility Look for the file named “Setup.exe” on the installation CD-ROM. Double- click on it to start the installation for the configuration utility. Setup.exe When this screen appears click Next. Click Next.
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter To install to the folder C:\Program Files\D-Link\AirPro Utility click Next. Otherwise click on Browse to choose an alternate location. Or Click Browse Click Next...
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter Click Next to proceed with the utility installation. Click Next The Setup Status screen will appear like the one below:...
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter A screen alerting you that all backup files have been removed will appear as below: After AirPro U tility has been successfully installed, InstallShield Wizard will prompt you to restart your computer. Select “Yes, I...
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter After you have restarted your computer the following screen will appear. Click Next to continue. Click Next Select the appropriate settings in the screen below to connect to a wireless network (network name to connect and WEP settings).
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter Click Next You have completed the installation of the DWL-AB650. Now click Finish to end the setup procedures and start using your new wireless card. Click Finish...
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter 3. Uninstalling the Configuration Utility To uninstall the configuration utility simply click Uninstall under ProgramsàD-Link AirProàUninstall. To uninstall the driver, right-click on My Computer. Left-click on Properties to bring up the System Properties screen.
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter Click on the Hardware tab.
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter Right click on the “D-Link AirPro DWL-AB650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter” icon.
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter Click on Uninstall. You will then receive a Confirm Device Removal screen. Click OK to complete the uninstall procedure.
It is important to note that the Country settings of your DWL-AB650 must be the same as the country settings of an AP or another 802.11a or 802.11b Cardbus Adapter in order for communication to take place.
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter The Select Country utility will display the following screen for confirmation of the change: Click OK Click OK to make the change.
ME If you are using Windows 2000, 98, ME, or NT, the Configuration Utility program for the DWL-AB650 is called AirPro. Once you have installed AirPro (the configuration utility), you can read this section of the manual to find out how to monitor and configure your DWL-AB650 adapter using AirPro.
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter On the left side of the screen are Available WLANs which you may connect to by first selecting the WLAN (it will appear highlighted) and then clicking on Add. When you do so a screen like the one below will pop up: In the Wireless Network Properties screen you may change the name of the WLAN.
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter On the Configuration Tab click on Refresh to call up all the available WLANs. On the right side of the screen is a list of Preferred WLANs. These are WLANs that have already been added to the wireless network. Click New to rename the WLAN and reset its properties.
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter Status Tab Information given under Connected State are the Connection status (connected or disconnected), Network name , Network type (infrastructure or adhoc), Wep Status (enabled or disabled), Speed (of the wireless connection), and Signal Strength (a colored bar shows the intensity of the radio signals in the network).
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter Option Tab Under General Setting, check “Auto launch when Windows starts up” so that AirPro automatically launches when Windows starts up. Check “Use IP Setting in Profile” to enable the IP settings made under IP Config in the Wireless Network Properties screen.
DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter Using the Configuration Utility for Windows XP The Air Pro Configuration Utility supports Windows XP; however, Windows XP has its own utility for wireless devices. In order to use the AirPro Configuration Utility as described in the last section you must disable the...
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter If you leave the “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings” box checked, you will use the Windows XP utility for wireless devices. The following demonstrates how to manage wireless network connections with the Windows XP built-in utility.
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter Left-click on Properties to obtain the Network Connections screen. Right-click on the “Wireless Network Connection” icon to produce another drop-down menu with item Properties.
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter Left-click on Properties to bring up the screen below.
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter Click on the Wireless Networks tab. Click on the Access Point under Available Networks with which you wish to establish a connection.
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter Click on Configure to establish a connection with the chosen access point “dwl6000ap.” A screen such as the following called Wireless Network Properties will then appear. Enter the appropriate settings on the screen below and click OK.
DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP In this section you will learn how to e stablish a network at home or work, using Microsoft Windows XP. Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.com...
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter 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.
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter Click Next. 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 .
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter Click Next. Please wait while the wizard applies the changes. When the changes are complete, click Next.
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter Please wait while the wizard configures the computer. This may take a few minutes. 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...
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive “A:” Format the disk if you wish, and click Next. Please wait while the wizard copies the files.
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter 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...
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter 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.
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter 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.
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter 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 Go to Start.
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter Select the Hardware Tab. Click Device Manager. Click on Network Adapters Right-click on D-Link Air Pro DWL-AB650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly...
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Click OK. Networking Basics Checking the IP Address in Windows XP Right-click on the networking icon in the task bar. Click on Status.
DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter 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. If you are using a DHCP-capable Gateway/Router you will not need to assign Static IP Addresses.
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter Double-click on Network Connections. Right-click on Local Area Connections. Double-click Properties.
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Click Properties. 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...
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter Click OK. You have completed the assignment of a Static IP Address. (You do not need to assign a Static IP Address if you have a DHCP-capable Gateway/Router.) Networking Basics Adding and Sharing Printers in Windows XP...
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter share a network printer (a printer connected to your network through a Gateway/Router,) use the Add Printer Wizard. Please follow the directions below: First, make sure that you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all of the computers on your network.
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter 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.
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter 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. Click Next.
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter When test page 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.
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter 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: Go to Start>...
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter Click Next. Select Browse for a printer Click Next. Select the printer you would like to share. Click Next.
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter Click Finish. To check for proper installation: Go to Start> Printers and Faxes.
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter The printer icon will appear at right, indicating proper installation. You have completed adding the printer. To share this printer on your network: Remember the printer name Run the Add Printer Wizard on all the computers on your network.
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter Go to Start> Printers and Faxes. Click on Add a Printer. The screen to the right will display. Click Next. Select A Network Printer. Click Next.
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter 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.
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter 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 Queue .
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter 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. Click Have Disk.
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter 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 your network.
Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-AB650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. 1. Checking the Installation of the Drivers for the Wireless Adapter Go to Start.
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter Select the Hardware Tab. Click Device Manager. Click on Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link Air Pro DWL-AB650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter. Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link AirPro DWL-AB650 Wireless Cardbus...
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D-Link AirPro DWL-AB650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter working properly. Click OK. 2. The computer does not recognize the DWL-AB650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter. Make sure that the DWL-AB650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter is properly seated in the computer’ s cardbus slot.
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter 3. The DWL-AB650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter does not work properly after the driver is installed. Restart the computer. (In some cases, it will be necessary to restart the computer after installing the drivers.) In Windows XP, go to Start>Control Panel>System>Hardware Tab>...
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter Check that the IP Address assigned to the wireless adapter is within the same IP Address range as the access point and gateway. (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.
DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter Technical Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11a (up to 54 Mbps) IEEE 802.11b (up to 11 Mbps) Adapter Type Cardbus PC Card Type II Supported OS Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows ME Windows 98SE Frequency Range 5.150-5.350 GHz (IEEE 802.11a) Ÿ...
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter DSSS Data Security 64, 128, 154-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Encryption Media Access Control CSMA/CA with ACK Diagnostic LED Power Link Current Consumption Sleep mode - <40mW Transmit mode - 1650mW Receive mode – 1250mW Operating Voltage 3.3V -10%...
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DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter Temperature Operating: 0ºC to 60ºC (32ºF to 140ºF) Storing: -20ºC to 85ºC (-4ºF to 185ºF) Humidity: 5%-95%, non-condensing Emissions: FCC part 15b UL1950-3...
DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter Limited Warranty and Registration Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise 1. Bitte lesen Sie sich diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch. 2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den spätern Gebrauch auf. 3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Vervenden Sie keine Flüssig- oder Aerosolreiniger.
Registration Card. If a Registration Card for the product in question has not been returned to a D-Link office, then a proof of purchase (such as a copy of the dated purchase invoice) must be provided when requesting warranty service. The term "purchase" in this software warranty refers to the purchase transaction and resulting licence to use such software.
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D-Link with such software product, for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from D-Link or its Authorized Reseller. D-Link warrants the magnetic media, on which D-Link provides its software product, against failure during the same warranty period.
D-Link Offices for Registration and Warranty Service The product's Registration Card, provided at the back of this manual, must be sent to a D-Link office. To obtain an RMA number for warranty service as to a hardware product, or to obtain warranty service as to a software product, contact the D -Link office nearest you.
DWL-AB650 Wireless Multimode Cardbus Adapter FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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