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D-Link Air Xpert DWL-AG520 Manual

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  • Page 1 D-Link Air Xpert DWL-AG520 Tri-mode Dualband Wireless PCI Adapter Manual 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 ..............13 Networking Basics ................20 Troubleshooting ...................33 Technical Specifications ..............38 Contacting Technical Support ..............40 Warranty....................41 Registration ..................44...

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    Package Contents Contents of Package: D-Link Air Xpert DWL-AG520 Tri-mode Dualband Wireless PCI Adapter Manual, Warranty and Drivers on CD Printed Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. System Requirements for Configuration: A desktop computer with an available 32-bit PCI 2.2...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    802.11b network and protect your overall wireless network investment. When you add an 802.11a/b/g access point (D-Link Air Xpert DWL-7000AP) or router (D- Link Air Xpert DI-774), your network will be capable of handling up to four times the user load of your current 802.11b network.
  • Page 5 32-bit PCI Performance/Plug & Play Connectivity -The DWL-AG520 is a powerful 32-bit PCI adapter that installs quickly and easily into desktop PCs, and when used with other D-Link Air Xpert ABG products will automatically connect to the network out of the box.

  • Page 6: 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 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 7 Wireless PCI cards used with desktop computers D-Link Air Plus DWL-900AP+, D-Link Air Plus Xtreme G DWL- 2000AP and D-Link Air Xpert DWL-7000AP Wireless Access Points D-Link Air Plus DI-614+, D-Link Air Plus Xtreme G DI-624 and D-Link Air Xpert DI-774 Wireless Broadband Routers...
  • Page 8 OFDM reduces the amount of crosstalk (interference) in signal transmissions. The D-Link DWL-AG520 will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest speed and range possible.
  • Page 9 1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DWL-AG520 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.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or a Wireless 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 Air Xpert DI-774...
  • Page 11 Connect the Cable or DSL modem to your broadband router ( see the Quick Installation Guide included with your router ). Install the D-Link Air Xpert DWL-AG520 wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot on your desktop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the network adapter).
  • Page 12 Getting Started Setting up a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network Install the D-Link DWL-AG520 Wireless PCI adapter into a desktop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product for installation instructions ). Install a DWL-AG650 into a laptop computer, or you can install another DWL-AG520 wireless PCI adapter into a desktop computer.

  • Page 13: Using The Configuration Utility

    Utility icon in the taskbar in the lower corner of your computer screen and uncheck the box in the Properties window that enables Windows configuration. After you have done this, you can then use the D-Link Configuration utility with Before you use the configuration utility for the DWL-AG520, you must install the drivers and the configuration utility from the CD-ROM that came with the DWL-AG520.
  • Page 14 Configuration Utility Link Info Status: Displays the MAC Address of default the Access Point that is associated with the DWL- AG520. SSID: The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to the wireless network. The factory SSID setting is set to default.

  • Page 15: Configuration Utility

    Configuration Utility D-Link Air Plus DWL-650+ 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Configuration default Adapter SSID - (Service Set Identifier) is a name that identifies a wireless network. Access Points and wireless clients attempting to connect to a specific WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) must use the same SSID.
  • Page 16 Configuration Utility Advanced Frequency - Select the Frequency here. Auto is the default setting. Starting Ad-Hoc Network – Each wireless adapter communicating in Ad-Hoc mode must have the same setting here. Turbo Mode - To enable Turbo mode, all devices must have the same setting Ad-Hoc Channel - All devices in the Ad-Hoc network must have the same channel Encryption Type–...
  • Page 17 Configuration Utility Site Survey 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 button. Profile In the lower half of the screen, you can manage the profiles that you have created.
  • Page 18 Configuration Utility Add New Profile In this window you can configure all the properties of a profile in order to connect with a network of your choice. After you have entered your changes in this window, click OK to save the changes.
  • Page 19 Configuration Utility About The ABOUT screen gives you information about the MAC Address and the Utility and Driver Versions of the DWL-AG520.

  • Page 20: 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 21 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 22 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 23 Networking Basics 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 24 Networking Basics 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 each of the computers on your network. Click Next. Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive A. Click Next...
  • Page 25 Networking Basics 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 26 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 27 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 28 Networking Basics 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).
  • Page 29 Networking Basics 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 Configura- tion Protocol) technology.
  • Page 30 Networking Basics 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 31 IP Address: e.g., 192.168.0.2 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway: Enter the LAN IP address of the wireless router. (D-Link wireless routers have a LAN IP address of 192.168.0.1) Select Use the following DNS server addresses. Enter the LAN IP address of the Wireless Router.
  • Page 32 Networking Basics 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.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-AG520. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP. If you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples).
  • Page 34 Double-click on Network Adapters Right-click on D-Link DWL-AG520 Wireless PCI Adapter D-Link Air Xpert DWL-AG520 D-Link Air Pro DWL-AB650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter Select Properties to check that the drivers are in- stalled properly D-Link Air Xpert DWL-AG520 Look under Device...
  • Page 35 Troubleshooting 2. I cannot connect to the Access Point or the wireless Router. Make sure that the SSID on the DWL-AG520 PCI adapter is exactly the same as the SSID on the Access Point or wireless Router. Move the DWL-AG520 and Access Point or wireless Router into the same room and then test the wireless connection.
  • Page 36 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 products is default. (Double-click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar.
  • Page 37 Troubleshooting Check that the Network Connection for the wireless client is configured properly. Select AP (Infrastructure) when connecting to an access point and select Ad-Hoc mode when connecting without an access point. Double-click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar > click on Configuration to change the settings for the wireless adapter.

  • Page 38: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g-Draft Bus Type PCI 2.2 PCI 32-bit Interface Temperature Operating: 32ºF to 149ºF (0ºC to 55ºC) Humidity: 95% maximum, non-condensing Internal Antenna Type: Omni Directional Dipole Antenna with 2~4 dbi gain Security: 64, 128-bit WEP 802.1x WPA* - Wi-Fi Protected Access (64-,128-WEP with TKIP, MIC, IV...
  • Page 39 Technical Specifications Data Rates: With Automatic Fallback 54Mbps; 48Mbps; 36Mbps; 24Mbps; 18Mbps; 12Mbps; 11Mbps; 9Mbps; 6Mbps; 5.5Mbps; 2Mbps; 1Mbps Media Access Control: CSMA/CA with ACK Frequency Range: 2.4GHz to 2.462GHz 5.150GHz to 5.850GHz Range*: Indoors: Up to 328 feet (100 meters) Modulation Technology: Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) Complementary Code Keying (CCK)

  • Page 40: Contacting Technical Support

    Support echni cal 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.

  • Page 41: Warranty

    D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement hardware need not be new or have an identical make, model or part. D-Link may, at its option, replace the defective Hardware or any part thereof with any reconditioned product that D-Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) in all material respects to the defective Hardware.
  • Page 42 UPS Ground or any common carrier selected by D-Link. Return shipping charges shall be prepaid by D-Link if you use an address in the United States, otherwise we will ship the product to you freight collect. Expedited shipping is available upon request and provided shipping charges are prepaid by the customer.
  • Page 43 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.

  • Page 44: Registration

    Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. 020205...

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