D-LINK AirPro DWL-AB520 2.
Contents Package Contents ................................................................................3 Introduction ..........................................................................................4 Wireless Basics ....................................................................................6 Getting Started ...................................................................................10 Using the Configuration Utility ............................................................
Package Contents Contents of Package: D-Link AirPro DWL-AB520 2.4 GHz / 5GHz Multimode Wireless PCI Adapter Manual and Warranty on CD Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. System Requirements: A 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 802.11a/802.11b Multimode Access Point (e.g., DWL- 6000AP or DI-764), or an 802.
Introduction D-Link introduces the integrated multimode 802.11a/802.11b wireless PCI Adapter, as part of the high performance D-Link AirPro series of wireless networking products. Featuring a breakthrough all-in-one multimode design, the new D-Link AirPro DWL-AB520 Multimode Wireless PCI Adapter is a next generation PCI Adapter that simultaneously serves both 802.11a wireless networks at 54 Mbps (72 Mbps in proprietary Turbo mode*) and 802.11b wireless networks at 11Mbps.
Features Fully compatible with the 802.11a standard to provide an optimal wireless 54Mbps data rate (provides a 72Mbps data rate in proprietary Turbo Mode). Fully compatible with the 802.11b standard to provide an optimal wireless data rate of 11Mbps. Dynamic data rate scaling at 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 for 802.11a Dynamic data rate scaling at 1, 2, 5.5, and 11Mbps for 802.
LEDS LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode. The DWL-AB520 has the following LEDs as shown below: LED Power Activity LED Activity A steady light indicates a connection to a power source A blinking light indicates network activity Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easyto-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks.
Wireless Basics (continued) People use wireless LAN technology for many different purposes: Mobility - Productivity increases when people have access to data in any location within the operating range of the WLAN. Management decisions based on real-time information can significantly improve worker efficiency. Low Implementation Costs – WLANs (Wireless Local Area Networks) are easy to set up, manage, change and relocate.
Wireless Basics (continued) The DWL-AB520 is compatible with other D-Link AirPro 802.11a products, which include: ♦ 5GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop computers (DWL-A650) ♦ 5GHz Multimode Wireless Broadband Routers computers (DI-764, and DI-754) ♦ 5GHz Wireless Access Points (DWL-5000AP, DWL-6000AP) The DWL-AB520 is also compatible with D-Link Air and AirPlus 802.11b wireless products, which include: ♦ 2.
Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations The D-Link AirPro DWL-AB520 lets you access your network, using a wireless connection, from virtually anywhere. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business.
Getting Started With its default settings, the DWL-AB520 will connect with other D-Link AirPro products, right out of the box. There are basically two modes of networking: Infrastructure – using an Access Point, such as the DWL-900AP+, DWL-5000AP or 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-AB520 wireless network PCI adapters.
Getting Started Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network 2 Please refer to the following sections of this manual for additional information about setting up a network: Networking Basics - learn how to check and assign your IP Address; share printers and files. 1 3 DI-764 4 Using the Configuration Menu - learn the settings for the DWL-AB520, using the web-based interface. Troubleshooting - learn how to check for common installation issues and other tips for troubleshooting.
Getting Started Setting up a Wireless Ad Hoc Network DWL-AB520 DWL-A650 DWL-650+ DWL-650 Install the D-Link AirPro DWL-AB520 Wireless Network adapter into the desktop computer. See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product for installation instructions. Install a wireless network adapter into the laptop computer. In the example above the DWL-A650, DWL-650+ or DWL-650 may be installed into a laptop computer. See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.
Using the Configuration Utility If you want to alter the default settings or optimize the performance of the DWL-AB520, D-Link has included a configuration utility to do so. Note: With its default settings, the DWL-AB520 will associate with D-Link Air/ AirPro products such as the DI-764 (a wireless router), and the DWL-A650 (a wireless adapter for laptops), right out of the box.
Using the Configuration Utility Configuration (continued) Refresh- click Refresh to display the current networks available Add- highlight the network to which you wish to connect and click Add New- click New to connect to the Preferred WLAN Remove- click Remove to eliminate the highlighted network Move up- click Move up to move the network up higher in the list Move down- click Move down to move the network lower in the list Properties- click Properties to configure the highlighted network and
Using the Configuration Utility Configuration>Advanced Click on Advanced in the Configuration window to select the type of WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) to which you wish to connect.
Using the Configuration Utility Status If you enable WEP encryption or Turbo Mode make sure to enable WEP encryption and Turbo Mode on all the devices in your network. The Status screen displays the current properties of the DWL-AB520. Connection Status- indicates the connection status: either connected or disconNetwork NameNetwork TypeWEP Status- nected.
Using the Configuration Utility Option Click on the About tab to find out the firmware version General Setting Auto Launch when Windows starts up- automatically enables the adapter when Windows starts up. By defaut this option is selected. Advance Setting Enable Turbo Mode- disable is the default setting. Make sure all devices in your network have identical settings for Turbo mode Encryption Type- select from Auto, WEP or AES Power Save Mode- select from Fast Save, Max. Save or Disable.
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 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 (optional.) Click Next Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name.
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.
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.
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.
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. 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 Com- puter Description if you wish; this field is optional. To rename the computer and join a domain, Click Change.
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 Address range (see Getting Started in this manual for a definition of IP Address Range.
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 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 in Windows XP/2000 Double-click on Network Connections Right-click on Local Area Connections Double-click on Properties 28
Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click Properties 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 sequential, like 192.168.0.3 and 192.168.0.4. The subnet mask must be the same for all the computers on the network.) Input your DNS server addresses.
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. A good wireless connection will show four replies from the Wireless Router or Acess Point, as shown. Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows Me and 98 Go to Start > Run > type command. A window similar to this will appear. Type ping xxx.
Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-AB520. 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. Check that the drivers for the DWL-AB520 are installed properly.
Troubleshooting Double-click on Network Adapters Right-click on D-Link AirPro DWL-AB520 Wireless PCI Adapter Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly D-Link AirPro DWL-AB520 Wireless PCI Adapter D-Link AirPro DWL-AB520 Wireless PCI Adapter Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly Click OK 32
Troubleshooting 2. What variables may cause my wireless products to lose reception? D-Link products let you access your network from virtually anywhere you want. However, the positioning of the products within your environment will affect the wireless range. Please refer to Installation Considerations in the Wireless Basics section of this manual for further information about the most advantageous placement of your D-Link wireless products. 3.
Technical Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11a Diagnostic LED Power Network Temperature Operating: 0ºC to 55ºC (32ºF to 131ºF) Storing: -20ºC to 75ºC (-4ºF to 167ºF) Humidity: 10%-90%, non-condensing Antenna Type: Omni-directional dipole antenna with 2~4dB Operating Voltage: 3.3VDC +/-10% MTBF: Mean time between failure >30,000 hours Emissions: FCC part 15b Physical Dimensions: L = 6.6 inches W = 4.2 inches H = 1.
Technical Specifications 802.11a Specifications Standard: IEEE 802.11a Data Rates: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 (72 Mbps in Turbo mode) Encryption: Supports 64-bit, 128-bit, and 152-bit WEP encryption with Dynamic keying Available Channels: 12 non-overlapping channels for North America Frequency Range: 5.150 – 5.350 and 5.725 ~ 5.
Technical Specifications 802.11b Specifications Encryption: Supports 64-bit or 128-bit WEP encryption Frequency Range: Media Access Protocol: 2.4 – 2.497 GHz Modulation Techniques: DQPSK DBPSK DSSS CCK CSMA/CA with ACK Transmitter Output Power: +18dBm at 11,5.5,2 and 1 Mbps Receiver Sensitivity: -84dBm for 11Mbps @ 8% PER Contacting Technical Support You can find the most recent software and user documentation on the D-Link website.
Warranty and Registration 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. Possessions or Protectorates, U.S. Military Installations, addresses with an APO or FPO.
After an RMA number is issued, the defective product must be packaged securely in the original or other suitable shipping package to ensure that it will not be damaged in transit, and the RMA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the package. Do not include any manuals or accessories in the shipping package. D-Link will only replace the defective portion of the Product and will not ship back any accessories. The customer is responsible for all shipping charges to D-Link.
FCC 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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication.
