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D Line DGL-3420 User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    LEDs ........................7 Wireless Basics .................. 8 Standards-based Technology ................9 Installation Considerations .................. 9 Requirements for using the DGL-3420’s Web Configuration Utility ..10 Using the Configuration Interface ............10 Basic ......................... 11 Wizard ......................11 Wireless Security Setup Wizard ............. 12 LAN ......................
  • Page 3 Table of Contents Tools > System .................... 20 Status > Device Info ..................21 Status > Statistics..................21 Help ......................22 Troubleshooting ................23 Technical Specifications ..............29 Contacting Technical Support ..............32 Warranty..................33 Registration ..................37 D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    For Use: You will need an Ethernet-enabled device such as a game console, laptop or desktop computer, or set top box. The DGL-3420 will transform virtually any Ethernet device into a wireless device, enabling wireless communication over your network or in an Ad-Hoc/Peer-to-Peer mode.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    And when not gaming, you can use the DGL-3420 to make any Ethernet-enabled device, such as a media set-top box, wireless. The DGL-3420 is a true plug & play device that requires no configuration and is ready to work right out of the box.

  • Page 6: Features And Benefits

    Super G mode); up to 5x faster than conventional 802.11b networks, when used with other 802.11g devices Dual band capability makes the DGL-3420 fully compliant with the 802.11a standard, 802.11g standard and interoperable with all existing 802.11b compliant devices Quick and Simple connectivity via Ethernet...

  • Page 7: Leds

    Hardware Overview LEDs Wireless – a steady light indicates a wireless connection. A blinking light indicates that the DGL-3420 is receiving/transmitting from/to the wireless network. System – a steady light Power – a steady light indicates a proper connection indicates a proper to a gaming console.

  • Page 8: Wireless Basics

    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, business, or on public access wireless networks. 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 9: Standards-Based Technology

    The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines: Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DGL-3420 and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your D-Link wireless product’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters).

  • Page 10: Requirements For Using The Dgl-3420'S Web Configuration Utility

    Netscape Navigator 7.0 or later. You will need to assign to your PC an IP address within the network of the DGL-3420. For example, you can assign a static IP address of 192.168.0.2 and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 to the computer that you will use for configuration.

  • Page 11: Basic

    Using the Configuration Interface The Configuration Interface can be accessed from your Web browser. Open up your Web browser and type http://192.168.0.30 in the address field and press Enter. The Configuration Interface login screen will appear. By default, there is no password. Click on the Log In button to access the Configuration main screen.

  • Page 12: Wireless Security Setup Wizard

    Using the Configuration Interface Wireless Security Setup Wizard The Wireless Security Setup Wizard will assist you with setting up your wireless network. The step by step guide will ask you for the necessary information to secure your wireless network. The Wireless Security Setup Wizard guides you through the following steps: To begin, click on the Launch Wireless Security Setup Wizard button.
  • Page 13 (Default). Click Next. Setup Complete! The Setup Wizard has completed. Click Prev to modify changes or mistakes. Click Save to save the current settings and reboot the DGL-3420. This screen will display while the DGL-3420 reboots.

  • Page 14: Lan

    Using the Configuration Interface Your internal network settings are configured based on the IP Address and Subnet Mask assigned in this section. The IP address is also used to access this Web-based management interface. It is recommended that you use the default settings if you do not have an existing network. LAN Settings Check Enable to receive an IP address from a DHCP server.

  • Page 15: Wireless

    Using the Configuration Interface Wireless The wireless section is used to configure the wireless settings for your D-Link Router. Wireless Settings Wireless Mode: Select Ad-hoc or Infrastructure mode. (Ad-hoc mode is Peer-to-Peer networking, exluding an access point. Infrastructure mode includes an access point in your network.) Select IEEE802.11g or IEEE802.11a.

  • Page 16: Wireless Security Mode

    Using the Configuration Interface Wireless Security Mode To protect your privacy, use the wireless security mode to configure the wireless security features. This device supports two wireless security modes including: WEP and WPA-Personal. WEP is the original wireless encryption standard. WPA provides a higher level of security. WPA-Personal does not require an authentication server.

  • Page 17: Wireless Security > Wep

    Using the Configuration Interface Wireless Security > WEP After you have configured this page select Save Settings to save the Wireless Security: settings, or click Don’t Save Settings if you do not wish to save them. Wireless Security Mode: WEP is selected here. WEP Key Length: Select the WEP key length here.

  • Page 18: Wpa-Personal

    Using the Configuration Interface WPA-Personal This option uses Wi-Fi Protected Access with a Pre-Shared Key (PSK). After you have configured this page select Save Settings to save the settings, Wireless Security: or click Don’t Save Settings if you do not wish to save them. WPA-Personal is selected here.

  • Page 19: Tools

    Using the Configuration Interface Tools Admin The Admin option is used to set a password for access to the Web-based management. By default there is no password configured. It is highly recommended that you create a password to keep your new wireless gaming adapter secure.

  • Page 20: Tools > Firmware

    Click Reboot the Device to apply the system settings and restart the Reboot the device: DGL-3420. Restore all settings to Click Restore all settings to the factory defaults to return the DGL-3420 to the factory default: its factory default settings. Tools > System Tools >...

  • Page 21: Status > Device Info

    Using the Configuration Interface Status > Device Info This window displays the settings of the DGL-3420, as well as the firmware version, and the MAC address. Status > Device Info Status > Statistics Check the network statistics in this window.

  • Page 22: Help

    Using the Configuration Interface Help At this window you can access the help screens for the topics listed. Help D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section provides solutions to situations that can occur during the installation and operation of the DGL-3420 Wireless Gaming Adapter. 1. What should I do if I encounter problems while configuring the DGL-3420 using my Xbox? For solutions to configuration problems that you encounter while using your Xbox, please go to the following website: http://www.xbox.com/en-us/live/connect/wireless_connect.htm...
  • Page 24 Troubleshooting 2. How do I assign a static IP address in Windows XP/2000? (continued) In the screen to the right please do the following: Right-click on Local Area Connections. Click Properties. The screen below will appear. Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Click Properties.
  • Page 25 Troubleshooting 2. How do I assign a static IP address in Windows XP/2000? (continued) In the screen at right, please do the following: Select Use the following IP address. Enter the IP address. Enter the Subnet mask. Enter the Default Gateway. The Default Gateway is the LAN IP address of the wireless router.
  • Page 26 Troubleshooting 3. How do I assign a static IP address in Macintosh OSX? In the screens at right, please do the following: Go to the Apple Menu and select System Preferences. Click Network. Select Built-in Ethernet in the Show pull-down menu. Select Manually in the Configure pull-down menu.
  • Page 27 The DGL-3420 Wireless Gaming Adapter has a default SSID of default. Make sure that the SSID on the DGL-3420 is exactly the same as the SSID on the other wireless client. The DGL-3420 has a default channel of 6. Make sure that the channel on the DGL-3420 is exactly the same as the channel on the other wireless client.
  • Page 28 Check that the Network Connection for the wireless client is configured properly. Select Infrastructure when connecting to a wireless router and select Ad-Hoc mode when connecting without an access point. If security is enabled, make sure that the correct encryption key or passphrase is entered on both the DGL-3420 and the wireless router or Ad-Hoc client.

  • Page 29: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11a • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.3 • IEEE 802.3u Device Management • Web-Based – Internet Explorer v6 or later; Netscape Navigator v6 or later; or other Java-enabled browsers. • Xbox dashboard interface Data Rate* For 802.11a/g: •...
  • Page 30 Technical Specifications Radio and Modulation Type For 802.11a/g: OFDM: • BPSK @ 6 and 9Mbps • QPSK @ 12 and 18Mbps • 16QAM @ 24 and 36Mbps • 64QAM @ 48, 54 and 108Mbps DSSS: • DBPSK @ 1Mbps • DQPSK @ 2Mbps •...
  • Page 31 Technical Specifications External Antenna Type • Non-Detachable Dualband Dipole antenna with 2dBi gain LEDs • Power • Wireless • System Operating Voltage • 5VDC +/- 10% Temperature • Operating: 32ºF to 104ºF (0ºC to 40ºC) • Storing: 14ºF to 149ºF (-10ºC to 65ºC) Humidity •...

  • Page 32: Contacting Technical Support

    Technical Support Contacting Technical Support You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S.

  • Page 33: Warranty

    Warranty Warranty Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limited warranty for its product only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from: D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor and Products purchased and delivered within the fifty states of the United States, the District of Columbia, U.S.
  • Page 34 Warranty Non-Applicability of Warranty: The Limited Warranty provided hereunder for hardware and software of D-Link’s products will not be applied to and does not cover any refurbished product and any product purchased through the inventory clearance or liquidation sale or other sales in which D-Link, the sellers, or the liquidators expressly disclaim their warranty obligation pertaining to the product and in that case, the product is being sold “As-Is”...
  • Page 35 Warranty Disclaimer of Other Warranties: EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY SPECIFIED HEREIN, THE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED “AS-IS” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. IF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED IN ANY TERRITORY WHERE A PRODUCT IS SOLD, THE DURATION OF SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO NINETY (90) DAYS.
  • Page 36 20cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. D-Link declares that the DGL-3420 (Wireless Gaming Adapter) is limited in CH1~CH11 by specified firmware controlled in the USA. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 37: Registration

    Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. 121504 D-Link Systems, Inc.

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