D-Link dwl-ab520 User's Manual
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1. Connection Status indicates the connection status either connected or discon nected Network Name displays the network name that you have input Network Type indicates either Infrastructure Ad Hoc or Infrastructure and Ad Hoc WEP Status either Enable or Disable WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy Itis a security protocol for Wireless Local Area Networks Speed indicates data rate speed Signal Strength displays the signal strength MAC Address Media Access Control address is a unique hardware address that identifies the DWL AB520 on the network Radio Status ON or OFF Turbo Mode Enable or Disable Disable is the default setting Click OK or Apply click Apply to save the changes 16 Using the Configuration Utility Option D Link AirPro DWL AB520 Wireless PCI Adapter Configuration Status Optic Click on the Advance Setting About tab to find out T Enable Turbo Mode the fi rmware version M General Setting W Auto launch when Windows starts up Encryption Type ato Power Save Made Fast Save 7 Radio Frequency Auto sA Enable profile IP Settings Leave Blank to use Windows IP settings for this adapter T Disable Radio General Setting Auto Launch when Windows automatically enables the adapter when Windows starts up By starts up defaut this option is selected Advance Setting Enable Turbo disable is the default setting Make sure all devices in your net Mode work h2. Eile ae View Help e PMTEST Hee P E Batteries E Computer ee Disk drives H a Display adapters H Floppy disk controllers gh Floppy disk drives 4 IDE ATAJATAPI controllers eee Keyboards TS Mice and other pointing devices nE Modems E Monitors H Ports COM amp LPT ae Processors E Sound video and game controllers System devices H Universal Serial Bus controllers D Link AirPro DWL AB520 Wireless PCI Adapter Berma Advanced Satingt Divar fasas F f D Link AirPro DWL AB520 Wireless PCI Adapter mM Look under Device Davee ippa Hebaak adepiers Status to check that the Mawes Dirk device is working An bu S deai Functan h properly Ftu ae hrar probe veth the dete cick T rbh ia Bimi Hh bei mM Click OK 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 advanta geous placement of your D Link wireless products 3 Why does my wireless connection keep dropping m Antenna Orientation Try different antenna orientations for the DWL AB520 Try to keep the antenna at least 6 inches away from the wall or other objects E If you are using 2 4GHz cor
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4. 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 However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures mM Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna mM Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver mM Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected M Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Registration Register your D Link AirPro DWL AB520 online at http support dlink com register 09 25 2002 39
5. i Cathet Fate ess E Select the Computer Name Tab in the System Properties window Se a TE P Upan j Jie rr Winsa a Lt tha Todoar oarsaken te kient yoa tirgu E You may enter a Com Dopin desonipdorc puter Description if you FO eaaragks tcheni Corpu ci Mea wish this field is optional Cooma Ful computes perc Fin iab pec urs To ua ee Hebert drta ire bo pri m Torename the computer gall OME a Ica Line oicun dkk Hekani and join a domain Click Ta grea Ie oraa u joa rain oik Change Change Networking Basics Naming your Computer Computer Name Changes E inthis window enter the Computer name You can change the name and the membership of this computer Changes may affect access to network resources E Select Workgroup and enter the name of the Workgroup Computer name Ofe S O E All computers on your network fyl computer name must have the same office Workgroup name E Click OK Member of Domain Pi Ce Workgroup 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 To check on the IP Address of the adapter please do the following E Right click on the Disable rpa Status Connection icon Penal in the task bar span View Available Wireless Networks a Network ti pen Network Connections m E Click on Status oe 505 P
6. or for which the purchase price is refunded shall become the property of D Link upon replacement or refund Limited Software Warranty D Link warrants that the software portion of the product Software will substantially conform to D Link s then current functional specifications for the Software as set forth in the applicable documentation from the date of original retail purchase of the Software for a period of ninety 90 days Warranty Period provided that the Software is properly installed on approved hardware and operated as contemplated in its documentation D Link further warrants that during the Warranty Period the magnetic media on which D Link delivers the Software will be free of physical defects D Link s sole obligation shall be to replace the non conforming Software or defective media with software that substantially conforms to D Link s functional specifications for the Software or to refund at D Link s sole discretion Except as otherwise agreed by D Link in writing the replacement Software is provided only to the original licensee and is subject to the terms and conditions of the license granted by D Link for the Software Software will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period from the date or original retail purchase If a material non conformance is incapable of correction or if D Link determines in its sole discretion that it is not practical to replace the non conforming Software the
7. price paid by the original licensee for the non conforming Software will be refunded by D Link provided that the non conforming Software and all copies thereof is first returned to D Link The license granted respecting any Software for which a refund is given automatically terminates Non Applicability of Warranty The Limited Warranty provided hereunder for hardware and software of D Link s products will not be applied to and does not cover any product purchased through the inventory clearance or liquidation sale or other sales in which D Link the sellers or the liquidators expressly disclaim their warranty obligation pertaining to the product and in that case the product is being sold As ls without any warranty whatsoever including without limitation the Limited Warranty as described herein notwithstanding anything stated herein to the contrary Submitting A Claim Any claim under this limited warranty must be submitted in writing before the end of the Warranty Period to an Authorized D Link Service Office m The customer must submit as part of the claim a written description of the Hardware defect or Software nonconformance in sufficient detail to allow D Link to confirm the same m The original product owner must obtain a Return Material Authorization RMA number from the Authorized D Link Service Office and if requested provide written proof of purchase of the product such as a copy of the dated purchase invoice fo
8. the Configuration window to select the type of WLAN Wire less Local Area Network to which you wish to connect Select from the following options in the Advanced pop up window WLAN type to connect Infrastructure choose this option to connect to both Infrastructure and Ad and ad hoc Hoc networks network Infrastructure choose this option to connect to Infrastructure networks only network only networks with an Access Point like the DI 764 Ad hoc choose this option to connect directly to another ethernet adapter network only equipped computer Automatically choose this option to connect to any available network connect to This option could result in a security risk non preferred networks Close click Close to save the changes 15 Using the Configuration Utility Status D Link AirPro DWL AB520 Wireless PCI Adapter Configuration Status Option About Connection State Hardware Information Connection Status Connected MAC Address 00 40 05 07 08 3E Network name testlab Network Type lnfracstructure Advance State Disable Wap Status Speed 11 0 Mbps Radio Status ON Signal Strength mz Turbo Mode Disable Cancel Apply AN 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
9. 650 for laptops or DWL A520 for Ad Hoc mode or an 802 11b wireless adapter e g DWL 650 3 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 The D Link AirPro DWL AB520 delivers the fastest IEEE standards based wireless technology in the industry and is interoperable with other 802 11a and 802 11b wireless devices After completing the steps outlined in the Quick Installation Guide included in your package not only will you have the ability to share information and resources but you will also be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers at soeeds capable of handling large data files or video streams When used with other D Link AirPro products Features E Fully compatible with the 802 11a standard to provide an optimal wireless 54Mbps data rate provides a 72Mbps data rate in proprietary Turbo Mode m Fully compatible with the 802 11b standard to provide an optimal wireless data rate of 11Mbps m Dynamic data rate scaling at 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54 for 802 11a E Dynamic dat
10. D LINK AirPro DWL AB520 2 4GHz 5GHz Multimode Wireless PCI Adapter Manual D Link Building Networks for People Contents PC OG ONC serron EE EEEE Ei 3 MINEFOOUICUONT seeren E E 4 VVIreIgSS DASOS nA no es ee ee eee 6 EESC E E E 10 Using the Configuration Utility lt 2sccceceantesaceuaccuadeuseesaenasuaneuiesieneoereuneceees 13 NOtWOrKiInNg BASICS sassccce nce sccdseas ese ess2 vaneloarenceaneeseneeseeieeosgneateaedalaeaceaie 18 TTOUDICSNOOUNG eeeeeee neers rene tere eee teen ann een E 31 Technical Specifications scavesrssarsasictasedapndadutainednrsensiahidwaneantcantainahinetanbeds 34 Contacting Technical Support onnennsnennennnnnnnsnrnnsrrsrrerrnrerrerrnrerrnn 36 Warranty and Registration ges otcustcies croitcagh cadeesdouaneete sit swcuneescenadeaboaiee ates 37 Package Contents Contents of Package E D Link AirPro DWL AB520 2 4 GHz 5GHz Multimode Wireless PCI Adapter m Manual and Warranty on CD Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items are missing please contact your reseller System Requirements m A computer with an available 32 bit PCI slot m Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows Me or Windows 98SE E Atleast 32 MB of memory and a 300 MHz processor m An 802 11a 802 11b Multimode Access Point e g DWL 6000AP or DI 764 or an 802 11a Access Point e g DWL 5000AP for Infrastructure Mode or an 802 11b Access Point e g DWL 900AP or an 802 11a wireless adapter e g DWL A
11. Dei Treanor ik Probi interest Fiond Ths cle PE ars m pee bhal peradar corres Bibja Gee eee eet Ahen inghbecshon a han connached E Input your IP address and subnet mask The IP rat Conc 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 euma ob esti computers should have IP Germ Selatan aps ta cee eres wrote P NNR San i sequential like 192 168 0 3 the appropasta P oatiresr and 192 168 0 4 The Dhan ori IP akioa culoresticel subnet mask must be the p same for all the computers on the network E Input your DNS server addresses Note If you are entering a DNS server anny you must enter the IP heats DAG server Address of the Default Gateway The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP Internet Service Provider E Click OK 29 Networking Basics Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP and 2000 Goto Start gt Run gt EWM sem icd ene Tele type cmd A window jim adeus aP T TE F 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 gt Run o gt type command an S El ey fas A A window similar to r TOP this
12. M 26 Networking Basics Checking the IP Address in Windows XP This window will appear Wireless Network Connection Status f x Internet Frotocal TCP IP ig Click the Support tab Address Type Assigned by DHCP IP Address 192 165 0 114 Subnet blask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 0 1 E 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 If you are using a DHCP capable Gateway Router you will not need to assign Static IP Addresses If you are not using a DHCP capable Gateway Router or you need to assign a Static IP Address please follow these instructions p Contral Panel Tour Windows lt P s E Goto Start D wh a Printers and Faxes J Files and Settings Transfer l So Wizard Help and Support Paint Fa l jo Search Double click on Control Panel I Run All Programs gt P Log OFF c Turn OFF Computer Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP 2000 E Double click on Network Connections E Right click on Local Area Connections mM Double click on Properties Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP 2000 E Click on Internet Protocol TCP IP eur OALA This ogren bite Ube iolon tine mM Click Properties
13. SK E DBPSK Receiver Sensitivity m DSSS E 84dBm for 11Mbps 8 PER E CCK 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 com When contacting technical support please provide the following information E Serial number of the unit E Model number or product name m Software type and version number 36 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 E 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 Limited Warranty D Link warrants that the hardware portion of the D Link products described below will be free from material defects in workmanship and materials from the date of original retail purcha
14. UCT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OR REMEDIES EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY Governing Law This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the foregoing limitations and exclusions may not apply This limited warranty provides specific legal rights and the product owner may also have other rights which vary from state to state Trademarks D Link is a registered trademark of D Link Systems Inc Other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective manufacturers or owners Copyright Statement No part of this publication or documentation accompanying this Product may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation transformation or adaptation without permission from D Link Corporation D Link Systems Inc as stipulated by the United States Copyright Act of 1976 Contents are subject to change without prior notice Copyright 2002 by D Link Corporation D Link Systems Inc All rights reserved 38 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
15. a Networks WLANs can be configured in a variety of topologies to meet the needs of specific applications or 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 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 5SGHz Multimode Wireless Broadband Routers computers DI 764 and DI 754 5SGHz 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 4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop computers DWL 650 DWL 650 2 4GHz Wireless PCI cards used with desktop computers DWL 520 DWL 520 Enhanced 2 4GHz Wireless Access Point DWL 900AP Enhanced 2 4GHz Wireless Broadband Router D 614 Standards Based Technology The versatile DWL AB520 Wireless Multimode PCI Adapter integrates both 802 11a and 802 11b standards into a single unit The IEEE 802 11a standard designates that devices may operate at an optimal data rate of 54 Mbps 72 Mbps in proprietary Turbo mode This means that in most environments within the specified range of this device you will be ab
16. a rate scaling at 1 2 5 5 and 11Mbps for 802 11b E Maximum reliability throughput and connectivity with automatic data rate switching M Supports wireless data encryption with 64 bit WEP 128 bit WEP and 152 bit WEP with Dynamic Keying for more secure networking M Provides an extended omni directional antenna with 2 4dBi Supports PCI Local Bus 2 2 standard User friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities LEDS LED stands for Light Emitting Diode The DWL AB520 has the following LEDs as shown below A steady light indicates a connection to a power source Activity A blinking light indicates network activity 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 Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard the D Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want when and where you want it You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers A wireless local area network WLAN is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires Wireless LANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments and public areas such as airports coffee shops and universities Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently Incre
17. ased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards Under many circumstances it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in order to use servers printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN A Wireless Router is a device used to provide this link 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 Networks that frequently change both physically and logically can benefit from WLANs ease of implementation WLANs can operate in locations where installation of wiring may be impractical Installation Speed and Simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can be fast and easy and can eliminate the need to pull cable through walls and ceilings Network Expansion Wireless technology allows the network to go where wires cannot Scalability Wireless Local Are
18. ave identical settings for Turbo mode Encryption Type select from Auto WEP or AES Power Save Mode select from Fast Save Max Save or Disable Default is Fast Save Radio Frequency select from 802 11b 2 4GHz 802 11a 5GHz or Auto Default is Auto Click OK or Apply click Apply to save the changes click OK to close the utility 17 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 htto www homenethelop com and htto www microsoft com windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000 ME or 98SE Go to Start gt Control Panel gt Network Connections Select Set up a home or small office network Network Setup Wizard Welcome to the Network Setup Wizard This wizard will help you set up this computer to run on your network With a network you car Share an Internet connection Set up Interet Connection Firewall Share files and folders Share a printer To continue click Nest j Cancel When this screen appears Click Next 18 Networking Basics Please follow all the instructions in this window hetverk telop rapi Bebe Ack cowie bere Ape eck ber ied Caer 9 ft Then Dispis fe bhp ep reba he eta Cee Pee aed Cede t Tum onal conpuders poke aed sete oer Conn bo ihe inte hen ate Oboe Heel
19. dless phones X 10 equipment or other home security systems ceiling fans and lights your wireless connection will degrade dramatically or drop altogether Try changing the Channel on your Router Access Point and Wireless adapter to a different Channel to avoid interference E Keep your product away at least 3 6 feet from electrical devices that generate RF noise like microwaves Monitors electric motors etc 4 Why can t I get a wireless connection If you have enabled Encryption on the DWL AB520 you must also enable en cryption on all wireless devices in the network in order to establish a wireless connection m For 802 11a the Encryption settings are 64 128 or 152 bit Make sure that the encryption bit level is the same on the Router if you have an infrastructure network and the DWL AB520 E For 802 11b the Encryption settings are 64 128 or 256 bit Make sure that the encryption bit level is the same on the Router and the DWL AB520 E Make sure that the SSID on the Router if you have one in your network and the DWL AB520 are exactly the same If they are not wireless connection will not be established Please note that there are two sepa rate SSIDs for 802 11a and 802 11b The default SSID for both 802 11a and 802 11b is default 33 Technical Specifications Standards m IEEE 802 11b m IEEE 802 11a Diagnostic LED E Power m Network Temperature m Operating 0 C to 55 C 32 F to 131 F mM St
20. en the Network Setup Disk 3 Double click netsetup 23 Networking Basics Please read the information on this screen then click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard Network Setup Wizard Completing the Network Setup Wizard You have successtully set up this computer for home or small office networking For help with home or small office networking see the following topics in Help and Support Center Using the Shared Documents folder Sharing files and folders To see other computers on your network click Start and then click My Network Places To close this wizard click Finish The new settings will take effect when you restart the computer Click Yes to restart the computer System Settings Change ay Youmust restart your computer before the new settings will take effect t amp g Do you want to restart your computer naw 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 run ning the Network Setup Disk on all your computers your new wireless net work will be ready to use 24 Networking Basics Naming your Computer To name your computer please follow these directions In Windows XP m Click Start in the lower left corner of the screen m Right click on My Computer m Select Properties and click i Emit pha ie rinra Eich a My Recent Decumumts
21. ie a vel soh fod 6 heed Intel Oona on poe restr 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 Hitwi k LH Wied i ekri ha damer Ha best da the orga CEEE EE ATE The cher compute on ine nebah i jilegthedtati rine Click Next 19 Networking Basics Enter a Computer description and a Computer name optional Hecham Setup Wizard beet the OMe 4 eboriethen rel E ers Corp Ender Fare Fimi Doren od bhrbin Click Next Enter a Workgroup name All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name Hehn Setup Wiar Hara you rabent b pachpa peck oup nA bade Al cergas cria rabent E A A Wir DER rear Aarma E saanpdec HORE ca OFFICE Click Next 20 Networking Basics Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes Hehn Setup bizare Tha pear val apie ha irag cating Tho proces nee bee bea ae bo corp Bn Sra bes rimsi i Pira iij Capiki deception a Crergu nr 1 da Pe peace The 3 Fen Dicer ok d a ere cao bo P re fea Geer Ta oppi ieee peii bok Hest When the changes are complete click Next Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer This may take a few minutes eara aL L rer Peet al vale fs ear a ther Oca puder fi howe or ened foe arki They peace rap laka a Pere cerita 4 ba 21 Netwo
22. le to transfer large files quickly or even watch a movie in MPEG format over your network without noticeable delays This technology works by transmitting high speed digital data over a radio wave utilizing OFDM Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing technology OFDM works by splitting the radio signal into multiple smaller sub signals that are then transmitted simultaneously at different frequencies to the receiver OFDM reduces the amount of crosstalk interference in signal transmissions D Link AirPro 802 11a products will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest speed and range possible Based on the IEEE 802 11b standard the DWL AB520 is also interoperable with existing compatible 2 4GHz wireless technology with data transfer speeds of up to 11Mbps g 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 The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines 1 Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DWL AB520 and other network devices to a minimum each wall or cei
23. ling can reduce your D Link AirPro Wireless product s range from 3 90 feet 1 30 meters Position your receiving devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized Be aware of the direct line between network devices A wall that is 1 5 feet thick 5 meters at a 45 degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet 1 meter thick At a 2 degree angle it looks over 42 feet 14 meters thick Try to make sure that devices are positioned so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling for better reception 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 Keep your product away at least 3 6 feet or 1 2 meters from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise 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 On the following pages we will show you an example of an Infrast
24. nd router see the Quick Installation Guide included with your router Install the D Link AirPro DWL AB520 wireless PCI adapter into an available O PCI slot on your desktop computer See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL AB520 If you are connecting a laptop computer to your network install the drivers for the wireless cardbus adapter e g D Link AirPro DWL A650 DWL 650 or the DWL 650 into a laptop computer See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL A650 DWL 650 or DWL 650 11 Getting Started Setting up a Wireless Ad Hoc Network Computer D link DWL A650 D Link Laptop DWL 650 DWL AB520 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 2 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 Set the wireless configuration for the adapters to Ad Hoc mode set the adapters to the same channel and assign an IP Address to each computer on the Ad Hoc network See Box below IP Address When assigning IP Addresses to the computers on the network please remember that the IP Address for each computer must be in the same IP Address range as all the computers in the network and the sub
25. net mask must be exactly the same for all the computers in the network For example If the first computer is assigned an IP Address of 192 168 0 2 with a Subnet Mask of 255 255 255 0 then the second computer can be assigned an IP Address of 192 168 0 3 with a Subnet Mask of 255 255 255 0 etc IMPORTANT If computers or other devices are assigned the same IP Address one or more of the devices may not be visible on the network 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 Before you use the configuration utility for the DWL AB520 you must install the drivers and the configuration utility by inserting the CD ROM that came with the DWL AB520 Please see the Quick Installation Guide that came with the product After you have completed this installation and restarted your computer you can access the Configura tion Utility at any time by clicking on the icon in your taskbar at the bottom right corner of your PC s screen After double clicking on the icon in the taskbar shown at right the Ta following Configuration Utility window will appear Configuration D T AitPro DWL ABS520 Wireles
26. oring 20 C to 75 C 4 F to 167 F Humidity E 10 90 non condensing Antenna Type E Omni directional dipole antenna with 2 4dB Operating Voltage m 3 3VDC 10 MTBF m Mean time between failure gt 30 000 hours Emissions E FCC part 15b Physical Dimensions m L 6 6 inches E W 4 2 inches m H 1 6 inches 34 Technical Specifications 802 11a Specifications Standard E IEEE 802 11a Data Rates m 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54 72 Mbps in Turbo mode Encryption E Supports 64 bit 128 bit and 152 bit WEP encryption with Dynamic keying Available Channels E 12 non overlapping channels for North America Frequency Range M 5 150 5 350 and 5 725 5 825 GHz Modulation Technology m Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM Media Access Protocol E CSMA CA with ACK Modulation Techniques E BPSK Transmitter Output Power m QPSK m 13 14dBm at 54Mbps 16 QAM 64 x AM Receiver Sensitivity m 66dBm at 54Mbps 802 11b Specifications Standard mM IEEE 802 11b Data Rates mw 1 2 5 5 11Mbps with Automatic Fallback Available Channels E Eleven channels for North America Three non overlapping Technical Specifications 802 11b Specifications Encryption E Supports 64 bit or 128 bit WEP encryption Frequency Range Media Access Protocol E 2 4 2 497 GHz m CSMA CA with ACK Transmitter Output Power Modulation Techniques E 18dBm at 11 5 5 2 and 1 Mbps m DQP
27. r the product before the warranty service is provided 3 m 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 E The customer is responsible for all shipping charges to D Link No Charge on Delivery COD is allowed Products sent COD will either be rejected by D Link or become the property of D Link Products should be fully insured by the customer and shipped to D Link Systems Inc 53 Discovery Drive Irvine CA 92618 D Link will not be held responsible for any packages that are lost in transit to D Link The repaired or replaced packages will be shipped via UPS Ground or any common carrier selected by D Link with shipping charges prepaid Expedited shipping is available if shipping charges are prepaid by the customer D Link may reject or return any product that is not packaged and shipped in strict compliance with the foregoing requirements or for which an RMA number is not visible from the outside of the package The product owner agrees to pay D Link s reasonable handling and return shipping charges for any product that is not packaged and shipped in accordance
28. rking 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 Heban Setup Winar a raad err Hha Piare Sto eed ance eh of ihe rg riL dn mekani Ta bn ihe Radon at we ot ae ee ee pe Whfnederar AF GC c abiara ner Sra Hr Mahak da pau pear ba de CI lisa ha Habask Seip Dek abasdy hrva C ga rp inka PO An bowtie arad dan n bo ean a pecan tha conta Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive in this case drive A kayra Rants E p a A foe eee a drk Hha mie Hha ofioreing deck direc ad thari cick Hot Ti Floppe P poa mard ka bara ha dek eck Ferat Cork 22 Networking Basics Copying re Please wait while the wizard copies Files E ee Please read the information under Here s how in the screen below After you com plete 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 Network Setup Wizard To run the wizard with the Network Setup Disk SS e Complete the wizard and restart this computer Then use the Network Setup Disk to run LD the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the other computers on your network Here s how 1 Insert the Network Setup Disk into the next computer you want to network 2 Open My Computer and then op
29. ructure Network and an Ad Hoc Network An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or 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 AirPro DI 764 A laptop computer with a wireless adapter D Link AirPro DWL A650 or AirPlus DWL 650 A desktop computer with a wireless adapter D Link AirPro DWL AB520 A Cable modem D Link DCM 200 10 Getting Started Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network 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 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 Please remember that D Link AirPro 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 2 Consult with your Cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem You will need broadband Internet access a Cable or DSL subscriber line into your home or office Connect the Cable or DSL modem to your broadba
30. s PCI Adapter Configuration Status Option About Avaiable WLANs Pretemad wah To connect to avaiable WLAN cick Attometicaly connect ta avasi WLAN per below Add to setup 13 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 the screen below will appear Configuration gt Properties Wireless helwork Properties xi Thi nebeotk tequires a key fot the following I Hebeotk Authentication Shared model l Enable Dala encryption Keylength Key 4 Detak key Key 1 E This p a computer lo computer od hoe nctwork ng Sotest points aie used eco ce 14 Using the Configuration Utility Configuration gt Advanced D Link Air ro D WL ABSZO Wireless PCI Adapter Avaliable WLAN f Prefered WLANs Oclyanced To connect ti AGO SUR 4A AN ipe lo conned nhasture network only Ad hoc network only M Automnaboally connect to non prefened nelwarks Click on Advanced in
31. se of the product for the period set forth below applicable to the product type Warranty Period except as otherwise stated herein 3 Year Limited Warranty for the Product s is defined as follows Hardware excluding power supplies and fans Three 3 Years M Power Supplies and Fans One 1 Year E Spare parts and spare kits Ninety 90 days D Link s sole obligation shall be to repair or replace the defective Hardware during the Warranty Period at no charge to the original owner or to refund at D Link s sole discretion Such repair or replacement will be rendered by 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 in its sole discretion 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 Repaired or replacement Hardware will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period from the date of original retail purchase If a material defect is incapable of correction or if D Link determines in its sole discretion that it is not practical to repair or replace the defective Hardware the price paid by the original purchaser for the defective Hardware will be refunded by D Link upon return to D Link of the defective Hardware All Hardware or part thereof that is replaced by D Link
32. 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 30 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 prob lems The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP If you have another operat ing 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 eee T pew n E Goto Start gt My Computer gt Properties m Select the Sytem Propertics Hardware Seelam Hesa Auloma ta oad Tab Gensial Computes Name ff Gide Hackers ih ean The Add Hardware Wizard helps you inetall hardware Add Hancerare izad Levins Manager Click Device e The Deria pede ERD ee pani splices on pour capter Uea the Device Manager fo change the Manager foperkes ol arp denise Haedevare Profik 2 Hande profes provade a vany for you to set up and stone ga diferent hardvsnie comliguiations Hardens Pioli Troubleshooting M Double click on Network Adapters m Right click on D Link AirPro DWL AB520 Wireless PCI Adapter mM Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly Device Manager
33. with the foregoing requirements or that is determined by D Link not to be defective or non conforming What Is Not Covered This limited warranty provided by D Link does not cover Products if in D Link s judgment have been subjected to abuse accident alteration modification tampering negligence misuse faulty installation lack of reasonable care repair or service in any way that is not contemplated in the documentation for the product or if the model or serial number has been altered tampered with defaced or removed Initial installation installation and removal of the product for repair and shipping costs Operational adjustments covered in the operating manual for the product and normal maintenance Damage that occurs in shipment due to act of God failures due to power surge and cosmetic damage Any hardware software firmware or other products or services provided by anyone other than D Link Products that have been purchased from inventory clearance or liquidation sales or other sales in which D Link the sellers or the liquidators expressly disclaim their warranty obligation pertaining to the product Repair by anyone other than D Link or an Authorized D Link Service Office will void this Warranty Disclaimer of Other Warranties EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY SPECIFIED HEREIN THE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS
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