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Contents 1. Package Contents ........................................... 3 2. Introduction ..................................................... 4 3. Wireless Basics ............................................... 7 4. Getting Started............................................... 10 5. Using the Configuration Utility .................... 13 6. Troubleshooting ............................................ 20 7. Networking Basics ........................................ 24 8.
1. Package Contents Contents of Package: • D-Link Air DWL-510 2.4GHz Wireless PCI Adapter • Manual, QIG, and Drivers on CD • Printed Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. System Requirements: • A PC computer with an available 32-bit PCI slot • Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98SE • At least 32 MB of memory and a 300 MHz processor • An 802.11b Access Point (e.g., DWL-1000AP for Infrastructure Mode) or another 802.
2. Introduction The D-Link Air DWL-510 Wireless Cardbus Adapter is an 802.11b wireless adapter that supports high-speed wireless networking at home, at work or in public places. The DWL-510 is compatible with existing 802.11b devices such as the DLink Air and AirPlus family of products including the DWL-650 Wireless Cardbus Adapters, the DI-614+ Wireless Router, DWL-900AP+ Wireless Access Point and the DWL-120 Wireless USB Adapter.
Product Features & Benefits • Provides a simple and inexpensive way to connect your desktop computer to a wireless network at home, or at the office • Wi-Fi compatible • Fully compliant with the 802.11b standard and interoperable with all existing 802.11b-compliant devices • Quick and Easy Installation- The DWL-510 installs quickly and easily to a standard PCI 2.2 slot in a desktop computer.
LEDs LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode. The DWL-510 has a LED functioning in two ways, Link and Activity: • Link • Activity - Green LED flashes to indicate activity on the network. - Green LED lights on steady to indicate a proper connection to the network.
3. Wireless Basics D-Link Air 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. Strictly adhering to the IEEE 802.11b and other standards, the D-Link wireless products will allow you to access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.
Wireless Basics existing infrastructures. Configurations are easily changed and range from peer-to-peer networks suitable for a small number of users to larger infrastructure networks to accommodate hundreds or thousands of users, depending on the number of wireless devices deployed. The DWL-510 is compatible with the D-Link Air and AirPlus 802.11b family of products which include: 2.
Wireless Basics 3. Building Materials make a difference - a solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range. Try to position wireless devices, and computers with wireless adapters so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways and not other materials. 4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise.
4. Getting Started With its default settings, the DWL-510, when activated, will automatically connect with other D-Link Air or AirPlus products, right out of the box. There are basically two modes of networking: Infrastructure – using an Access Point, such as the DWL-6000AP Ad-Hoc – directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to-peer communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer, such as two or more DWL-510 PCI adapters.
Getting Started Setting Up an Infrastructure Network Please remember that D-Link Air wireless devices are pre-configured to connect together, right out of the box, with their default settings. For a typical wireless setup at home (as shown above), please do the following: You will need broadband Internet access (a Cable or DSLsubscriber line into your home or office) Consult with your Cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem.
Getting Started Setting up a Wireless Ad Hoc Network Install a network adapter into one computer. In the example above, the DWL-510 Wireless PCI Adapter in the desktop computer is installed. See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product for installation instructions. Install the DWL-650 into a laptop computer. See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.
5. Using the Configuration Utility If you want to alter the default settings or optimize the performance of the DWL-510, D-Link has included a configuration utility to do so. Note: With its default settings, the DWL-510 will associate with D-Link Air / AirPlus products such as the DI-614+ (a wireless router), and the DWL-650 (a wireless Cardbus adapter), right out of the box.
Configuration Utility Link Info After clicking on the Configuration Utility icon, the Link Info screen will display the following: Status: Displays the MAC Address of the Access Point that is associated with the DWL-510. SSID: The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to the wireless network. The factory SSID setting is set to default. Frequency: Display the frequency of the Access Point that is associated with the DWL-510. Wireless Mode: Display wireless mode using infrastructure or Ad-Hoc mode.
Configuration Utility Configuration This Configuration screen displays the default settings for the DWL-510. To communicate on the network all devices must have the same settings for the following properties: 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. The default setting is default.
Configuration Utility IP Setting Assigning a Static IP Address • 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 Addresses that are between 192.168.0.3 and 192.168.0.254. No two computes can have the same IP Address.
Configuration Utility Site Survey Available Network 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. Refresh- Click Refresh to get the most current network information Configure- Click to configure the settings of the network. AdvancedAdd- Click Add to create a new profile to add to the list of available networks.
Configuration Utility Site Survey > Add SSID (Service Set Identifier)Enter an SSID name (up to 32 characters in length) The SSID is a unique name that identifies a network. All the devices in a network must share the same SSID name in order to communicate. Wireless ModeSelect Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure mode. Infrastructure indicates that there is an access point in the network. An Ad-Hoc network consists of direct peer-to-peer communication, with no access point in the network.
Configuration Utility About The ABOUT screen gives you information about the MAC Address, Firmware and Utility Versions of the DWL-510.
6. Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-510 Wireless Adapter. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (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.
Troubleshooting • Double-click on Network Adapters • Right-click on D-Link Air DWL-510 Wireless PCI Adapter • Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link Air DWL-510 Wireless PCI Adapter • Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly.
Troubleshooting 2. I cannot connect to the access point or the wireless router. • Make sure that the SSID on the DWL-510 PCI adapter is exactly the same as the SSID on the Access Point or wireless router. 3. The DWL-510 Link lights are not on. • Check to see if the DWL-510 PCI adapter is firmly inserted into a PC PCI slot. 4. The computer does not recognize the DWL-510 Wireless Adapter. • Make sure that the DWL-510 Wireless Adapter is properly seated in the computer’s PCI slot.
• Check that the IP Address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS settings are correctly entered for the network • 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 Air products is default. (Double-click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar. The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting.) • In Ad-Hoc mode, both wireless clients will need to have the same SSID.
7. 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 and http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000, Me or 98SE. Go to Start > Control Panel > Network Connections Select Set up a home or small office network When this screen appears, click Next.
Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP 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.
Networking Basics Enter a Computer description and a Computer name. Click Next Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name.
Networking Basics Please wait while the wizard applies the changes. When the changes are complete, click Next. Please wait while the wizard configures the computer. This may take a few minutes.
Networking Basics 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 the computers on your network. Click Next. Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive A: Format the disk if you wish, and click Next.
Networking Basics Please wait while the wizard copies the files. 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.
Networking Basics Please read the information on this screen, and 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. After running the Network Setup Disk on all your computers, your new wireless network will be ready to use.
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. You may enter a Computer description if you wish; this field is optional.
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.
Networking Basics Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Type Command Type ipconfig /all at the prompt. All the configuration settings are displayed as shown below. D-Link Air DWL-650 Wireless Cardbus Adap Type ipconfig /renew at the prompt to get a new IP Address, shown below. (Windows 98SE/Me users: go to Start > Run. Type Command. Type winipcfg at the prompt. Click Release and Renew to obtain a new IP Address.
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.
Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address • Right-click on Local Area Connections.
Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address • 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 Addresses that are between 192.168.0.3 and 192.168.0.254. No two computes can have the same IP Address.
Networking Basics Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging For Windows XP and 2000: Go to Start > Run > type cmd. A window similar to this will appear. Type ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, where xxx is the IP address of the Wireless Router or Access Point. A good wireless connection will show four replies from the wireless router or access point, as shown. For Windows Me and 98SE: Go to Start > Run > type command. A window similar to this will appear. Type ping xxx.xxx.xxx.
Networking Basics Adding and Sharing Printers in Windows XP After you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers in your network (please see the Network Setup Wizard section at the beginning of Networking Basics) you can use the Add Printer Wizard to add or share a printer on your network.
Networking Basics Adding a local printer • Click on Add a printer • Click Next 39
Networking Basics Adding a local printer • 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 (Most computers use the LPT1: port, as shown in the illustration.) • Click Next • Select and highlight the correct driver for your printer.
Networking Basics Adding a local printer • 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 This screen gives you information about your printer.
Networking Basics Adding a local printer When the test page has 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.
Networking Basics 2. 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.
Networking Basics Sharing a network printer • Select Network Printer • Click Next • Select Browse for a printer • Click Next 44
Networking Basics Sharing a network printer • Select the printer you would like to share.
Networking Basics Sharing a network printer 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. • Make sure you have already run the Network Setup Wizard on all the network computers. After you run the Add Printer Wizard on all the computers in the network, you can share the printer.
Networking Basics 3. Sharing an LPR printer To share an LPR printer (using a print server) you will need a Print Server such as the DP-101P+. Please make sure that you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers on your network. To share an LPR printer, please follow these directions: • Go to Start> Printers and Faxes • Click on Add a Printer The screen to the right will display.
Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer • 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.
Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer • 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.
Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer • 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.
Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer • 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 on your network. • Click Next • Select Yes, to print a test page. • Click Next This screen will display information about your printer. • Click Finish to complete the addition of the printer.
Networking Basics Other Tasks For help with other tasks in home or small office networking, see Using the Shared Documents folder and Sharing files and folders in the Help and Support Center in Microsoft Windows XP. 8. Technical Specifications Standards: • IEEE 802.
Diagnostic LED: • Link – solid green light indicates a connection to the network • Activity – green light indicates Activity on the network Power Specifications: • Operating Voltage: 3.3V and 5V Network Architecture: • Supports Ad-Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer without Access Point) or Infrastructure Mode (Communications to wired networks via Access Points with Roaming) Antenna: • Dipole with detachable reverse SMA connector Frequency Range: • 2.4 – 2.
9. Contacting Technical Support You can find the most recent software and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. customers can contact D-Link technical support through our web site, or by phone. D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone: (877) 453-5465 24 hours a day, seven days a week. D-Link Technical Support over the Internet: http://support.dlink.
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