TM D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G520 High-Speed 802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter Manual Rev.
Contents Package Contents ................................................................................3 Introduction............................................................................................4 Wireless Basics ....................................................................................6 Getting Started ......................................................................................9 Using the Configuration Utility ............................................................
Package Contents Contents of Package: ! D-Link AirPlus Xtreme GTM DWL-G520 High-Speed 2.4 GHz/802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter ! Manual and Drivers on CD ! Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. System Requirements: ! A computer or laptop with an available 32-bit PCI slot ! Windows XP/2000/Me/98SE ! At least 32 MB of memory and a 300 MHz processor ! An 802.11g or 802.11b Access Point (for Infrastructure mode), or another 802.11g or 802.
Introduction The D-Link AirPlus Xtreme GTM DWL-G520 Wireless PCI Adapter is an 802.11g highperformance, wireless adapter that supports high-speed wireless networking at home, at work or in public places. Unlike most network cards, the DWL-G520 provides data transfers at up to 54 Mbps. The 802.11g standard is backwards compatible with 802.11b products. The DWL-G520 has the newest, strongest, and most advanced security features available today. When used with other 802.11 WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) and 802.
Features & Benefits ! Five times faster - achieve data transfer speeds up to 54 Mbps; up to 5x ! faster than conventional 802.11b networks, when used with other 802.11g devices Fully compliant with the 802.11b standard and interoperable with all existing 802.11b-compliant and 802.
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. A Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) is a computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires.
Wireless Basics (continued) The DWL-G520 is compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b wireless products, which include: ! D-Link Air DWL-650,D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+, TM D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G650 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapter used with laptop computers ! D-Link Air DWL-520, D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ 2.4GHz Wireless PCI cards used with desktop computers TM ! D-Link AirPlus DWL-900AP+, D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-2000AP 2.4GHz Wireless Access Points ! D-Link AirPlus DI-614+, DI-714P+ 2.
Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations The D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G TM DWL-G520 lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within its operating range. 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-G520, when activated, will connect with other D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G TM products, right out of the box.
Getting Started (continued) Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network 1 2 3 7 6 4 5 Please remember that D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G TM wireless devices are preconfigured 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 DSL-subscriber line into your home or office). Consult with your Cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem.
Getting Started (continued) Setting up a Wireless Ad Hoc Network Desktop D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G TM DWL-G520 D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G650 TM Install the DWL-G520 into the desktop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product for installation instructions.) Install the DWL-G650 Wireless PC Card Adapter into a laptop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.
Using the Configuration Utility D-Link AirPlus Xtreme GTM DWL-G520 uses the Configuration Utility as the management software. The utility provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to the wireless adapter. After you have completed the installation of the DWL-G520 (refer to the Quick Installation Guide that came with your purchase) whenever you start the computer, the Configuration Utility starts automatically and the system tray icon is loaded in the toolbar (see illustration below*.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) After clicking on the Configuration Utility icon, the Link Info screen will display the settings for the DWL-G520: Status: Displays the MAC Address of the Access Point or Router to which the DWL-G520 is associated Link Info D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G Utility SSID: The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to the wireless network. The factory SSID setting is default. Frequency: 802.11g indicates that the DWLG520 is communicating in the 2.4GHz band.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Configuration D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G Utility After you have configured the network through the Site Survey section of the D-Link AirPlus Utility, you can make minor adjustments and check on settings in this Configuration screen. For a complete explanation of the configuration of a network, please refer to the Site Survey section in this chapter. SSID: Service Set Identifier is a name that identifies a wireless network.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Key Length: Select the key length and either ASCII or hexadecimal format. IEEE 802.1x: Authentication which is a first line of defense against intrusion. In the Authentication process the Authentication Server* verifies the identity of the client attempting to connect to the network. Unfamiliar clients are denied access.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Frequency: Select 802.11b/g - 2.4GHz or 802.11b. Advanced Super G: Enable or Disable the Super G function (108Mbps). In order to communicate, all devices must share the same setting for this feature. Starting Ad-Hoc Network: This setting is always 2.4GHz. Ad-Hoc Channel: All devices in the Ad-Hoc network must be set to the same channel. Profile IP Settings: You can Enable or Disable the IP Settings portion of your profile here.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) 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 for the wireless network at home, at the office and in public places. Scroll up and down and highlight the profile that you wish to configure.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Site Survey > Add Advanced In this window you can select the type of network connection. Click OK to save the changes. If you clicked on Add, you can configure, in this window, all the properties of a profile that you wish to add to the network. Configuration, Add or Properties If you clicked on Configuration or Properties you can configure, in this window, all the properties of a profile that already exists in the network.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Site Survey > Configuration > 802.1x To use 802.1x and to configure its settings, please do the following: IEEE 802.1x Select Enabled. Click Authentication Config. Advanced Security Settings Select the EAP Type you want to use. Configure the information needed for authenticating. Inner Authentication Protocol. For an explanation of the terms shown in this window please see the following pages. Trusted CA List.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) 802.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) 802.1x > Advanced Security Settings > EAP Types (continued) EAP Type EAP-TTLS Inner Authentication Protocol Information needed for Authenticating EAP-MD5 TTLS Identity User Name Password EAPGeneric Token card TTLS Identity User Name Password EAP-MSCHAPv2 TTLS Identity User Name Password Domain Name EAP-MD5 User Name Password EAP-MSCHAPv2 User Name Password Domain Name EAPGeneric Token card User Name Password PEAP 802.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) 802.1x > Advanced Security Settings > Definitions of Terms (continued) Domain Name: Each server has a domain name that uniquely identifies it. That domain name is normally contained in the Subject CN field of the server certificate. A server domain name ends with the name of a larger administrative domain, to which the server belongs.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Authentication > WPA D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G Utility Select the available network to which you want to connect. Click Configure. Select WPA in the Authentication field. Click Authentication Config After you click Authentication Config, the Advanced Security Settings screen will appear. Complete the Advanced Security Settings configuration. Please see pages 19-22 of this manual to find out more about the Advanced Security Settings.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Authentication > WPA-PSK D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G Utility Select the available network to which you want to connect. Click Configure. WPA-PSK does not require a RADIUS Server in the network. Select WPA-PSK in the Authentication field.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Authentication > WPA-PSK (continued) Advanced Security Settings Enter the WPA Passphrase. Click OK. The configuration is done.
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 (continued) 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 (continued) 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 (continued) 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 (continued) 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 (continued) 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 (continued) 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 (continued) 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. ! To rename the computer and join a domain, Click Change.
Networking Basics (continued) 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 (continued) 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 (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 ! Double-click on Network Connections ! Right-click on Local Area Connections ! Double-click on Properties 36
Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 D-Link Air DWL-520 Wireless PCIAdapter ! Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) ! Click Properties ! In the window below, select Use the following IP Address. 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.
Networking Basics (continued) 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 Access 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.
Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-G520. 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-G520 are installed properly.
Troubleshooting (continued) ! Double-click on Network Adapters ! Right-click on D-Link Air TM Plus Xtreme G DWLG520 Wireless PCI Adapter D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G520 ! Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly ! Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G520 Wireless PCI Adapter D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G520 Wireless PCI Adapter D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G520 Wireless PCI Adapter ! Click OK 40
Troubleshooting (continued) 2. I cannot connect to the Access Point or the Wireless Router. ! Make sure that the SSID on the DWL-G520 Wireless PCI Adapter is exactly the same as the SSID on the Access Point or Wireless Router. ! Move the DWL-G520 and Access Point or Wireless Router into the same room and then test the wireless connection. ! ! Disable all security settings. (WEP, MAC Address Control, AES) ! Refresh the DWL-G520 Utility Turn off your Access Point and the computer with the DWL-G520.
Troubleshooting (continued) A. Under Tools> select Folder Options…> select View > under Hidden files and folders > select Show hidden files and folders B. Uncheck Hide extension for known file types > click on Apply C. Search for the files DWLG520.INF and DWLG520.SYS. Remove these files from the INF and SYSTEM32 (DRIVERS) folders in the Windows directory. Note: Windows XP and Windows 2000 will rename .inf files that have not received WHQL certification into oem.inf files (e.g., oem1.inf.) 6.
Troubleshooting (continued) ! 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. ! If Security is enabled, make sure that the correct encryption keys are entered on both the DWL-G520 and the Access Point.
Technical Specifications Standards ! IEEE 802.11g ! IEEE 802.11 ! IEEE 802.11b Bus Type: ! PCI 2.2 Data Rates: With Automatic Fallback ! 54Mbps; 48Mbps; 36Mbps; 24Mbps; 18Mbps; 12Mbps; 11Mbps; 9Mbps; 6Mbps; 5.5Mbps; 2Mbps; 1Mbps Security: ! 802.1x ! WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access ), 64-,128-bit WEP with TKIP, MIC, IV Expansion, Shared Key Authentication Media Access Control: ! CSMA/CA with ACK Frequency Range: ! 2.4GHz to 2.
Technical Specifications Receiver Sensitivity: ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 54Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-68dBm 48Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-68dBm 36Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-75dBm 24Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-79dBm 18Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-82dBm 12Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-84dBm 11Mbps CCK, 8% PER, -82dBm 9Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-87dBm 6Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-88dBm 5.
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. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our website, or by phone. Tech Support for customers within the United States: D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone: (877) 453-5465 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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