® D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G550 Wireless G PCI Adapter Manual Building Networks for People
Contents Package Contents ................................................................................3 Introduction............................................................................................4 Wireless Basics ....................................................................................5 Installation Considerations ....................................................................7 Getting Started ..................................................................................
Package Contents Contents of Package: D-Link AirPlus® G DWL-G550 802.11g (2.4GHz) Wireless G PCI Adapter CD-ROM with Manual, Warranty, and Drivers 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 slot Windows XP/2000/Me/98SE At least 32MB of memory and a 300MHz processor An 802.11g or 802.11b access point (for Infrastructure mode), or another 802.
Introduction The D-Link AirPlus® G DWL-G550 Wireless G PCI Adapter is an 802.11b/802.11g (2.4GHz) wireless adapter that supports high-speed wireless networking. Unlike most network cards, the DWL-G550 provides data transfers at up to 54 Mbps (compared to the standard 11 Mbps) when used with other D-Link AirPlus® G products. The 802.11g standard is backwards compatible with 802.11b products. Features Faster Wireless Networking - Faster data transfers mean increased productivity.
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-G550 is compatible with the following wireless products: D-Link AirPlus® G DWL-G630 Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop computers D-Link AirPlus® G DWL-G570 Wireless PCI Adapters used with desktop computers D-Link AirPlus® G DWL-G700AP Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless Access Point D-Link AirPlus® G DI-524 Wireless Router The DWL-G630 is also interoperable with other 802.11g and 802.11b standardscompliant devices.
Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations The D-Link AirPlus® G DWL-G550 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 There are basically two modes of networking: Infrastructure – using an access point, or wireless router, such as the DI-624. 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-G550 Wireless G PCI Adapters. On the following pages we will show you an example of an Infrastructure Network and an Ad-Hoc Network. An Infrastructure network contains an access point or a wireless router.
Getting Started (continued) Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network For a typical wireless setup at home (as shown above), please do the following: 1 2 4 3 DWL-G550 6 5 DWL-G630 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. Connect the Cable or DSL modem to your broadband router. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with your router).
Getting Started (continued) Setting up a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network DWL-G550 DWL-G550 Wireless PCI Adapter with a desktop computer Wireless PCI Adapter with a desktop computer Install the D-Link DWL-G550 Wireless G PCI Adapter into one desktop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product for installation instructions.) Install another DWL-G550 into a desktop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.
Using the Configuration Utility D-Link AirPlus® G DWL-G550 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-G550 (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*.
Configuration Utility (continued) Link Info Status: Displays the MAC Address of the Access Point that is associated with the DWL-G550. SSID: Displays the Service Set Identifier assigned to the wireless network. Frequency: Displays the current frequency used by the adapter. Wireless Mode: Displays the wireless mode. The default is Infrastructure. Encryption: Displays whether Encryption is enabled or disabled. Connection Info: Indicates if the adapter is connected to the network.
Configuration Utility (continued) Configuration SSID: The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to the wireless network. The factory SSID setting is set to default. Make changes here to match the SSID on existing Wireless Router or Access Point. Wireless Mode: Click on the pull-down menu; select from the following options: Infrastructure - Connecting to the WLAN using an access point. (This is the default setting.
Configuration Utility (continued) D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapter Advanced Frequency: Select 802.11b/g for compatibility with both 802.11b or 802.11g networks, or select 802.11b only. Ad Hoc Channel: Select the Ad Hoc channel when in Ad Hoc mode. When communicating in Ad Hoc mode, all devices must share the same channel. Profile IP Settings: You can Enable or Disable the IP Settings portion of your profile here.
Configuration Utility (continued) Site Survey Available Networks 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.
Configuration Utility (continued) Site Survey > Add, Connect, or Properties 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.
Configuration Utility (continued) About The About screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the DWL-G550.
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 /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 router, select the second option as shown. Click Next.
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. Click Next.
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. Click Next.
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 in Windows XP, please follow these directions: Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen). Right-click on My Computer. Select Properties. 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: DHCP-capable 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.
Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 D-Link AirPlus® G DWL-G550 Wireless G PCI Adapter 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.
Networking Basics (continued) Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP/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/98SE 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-G550. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP. If you do not use Windows XP, the screens on your computer will still look similar to the following examples.) 1. How do I check that the drivers for the DWL-G550 are installed properly? Go to Start > My Computer > Properties. Select the Hardware Tab.
Troubleshooting (continued) Double-click on Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link DWL-G550 Wireless PCI Adapter. D-Link DWL-G550 Wireless PCI Adapter D-Link AirPro DWL-AB650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G550 Look under Device status to check that the device is working properly. D-Link AirPlus® G DWL-G550 Wireless G PCI Adapter Click OK.
Troubleshooting (continued) 2. Why can’t I connect to the access point or the wireless router? Make sure that the SSID on the DWL-G550 Wireless G PCI Adapter is exactly the same as the SSID on the access point or wireless router. Move the DWL-G550 and the access point or wireless router into the same room and then test the wireless connection. Disable all security settings. (WEP, MAC address control, AES). Turn off your access point and the computer with the DWL-G550.
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 previously loaded driver files. 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) 7. 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. Doubleclick 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-G550 and the access point.
Technical Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11 IEEE 802.11b Temperature Operating: 0ºC to 55ºC (32ºF to 131ºF) Storage: -20ºC to 65ºC (-4ºF to 149ºF) Humidity: 5%-95% maximum, non-condensing Antenna Type: Diversity patch antenna with 5dBi gain (max.) PCI Standard: PCI 2.2 Security: 64-,128-bit WEP Encryption Physical Dimensions: L = 4.64 inches (114.3mm) W = 2.13 inches (54mm) H = 0.34 inches (8.7mm) Weight: 0.12 lb.
Technical Specifications (continued) Data Modulation Type: DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK and OFDM (BPSK/QPSK/16-QAM/64-QAM) Power: 3.3 Volt ± 5% Power Consumption: 802.11g: TX 550mA, RX 330mA, Standby 300mA 802.11b: TX 580mA, RX 350mA, Standby 300mA Channels: 1-11 channels (North America) Regulation Compliant: Wireless: Wi-Fi US: FCC part 15 class B, Sec. 15.247, 15.109 Sensitivity for 802.11b: 11Mbps (CCK): -84dBm 5.
Technical Specifications (continued) Data Rates: With Automatic Fallback 54Mbps; 48Mbps; 36Mbps; 24Mbps; 18Mbps; 12Mbps; 11Mbps; 9Mbps; 6Mbps; 5.5Mbps; 2Mbps; 1Mbps Frequency Range: 2.4GHz to 2.462GHz Range:* Indoors: Up to 328 feet (100 meters) Modulation Technology: Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) Transmitter Output Power: 19dBm ± 2dB *Environmental factors may adversely affect range.
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.
Warranty and Registration (USA only) 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.
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