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Package Contents ................................................................................3

Introduction............................................................................................4

Wireless Basics....................................................................................6

Getting Started......................................................................................9

Using the Configuration Utility..............................................................12

Networking Basics ..............................................................................26

Troubleshooting...................................................................................39

T echnical S pecifications ......................................................................44

Contacting T echnical Support ..............................................................46

Warranty and Registration ...................................................................47

Package Contents

Contents of Package:

D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G510

High-Speed 2.4 GHz/802.1 1g 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 802.11b wireless adapter (for Ad-Hoc, Peer-to- Peer networking mode).

Introduction

The D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G510 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-G510 provides data transfers at up to 54 Mbps. The 802.1 1g standard is backwards compatible with 802.1 1b products.

The DWL-G510 has the newest, strongest, and most advanced security features available today . When used with other 802.11 WP A (Wi-Fi Protected Access) and 802.1x compatible products in a network with a RADIUS server , the security features include:

WPA: Wi-Fi Protected Access which authorizes and identifies users based on a secret

key that changes automatically at regular intervals. WPA uses TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) to change the temporal key every 10,000 packets (a packet is a kind of message transmitted over a network.) This ensures much greater security than the standard WEP security . (By contrast, the older WEP encryption required the keys to be changed manually .)

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 would be denied access.

For home users that will not incorporate a RADIUS server in their network, the security for the DWL-G510, used in conjunction with other WPA-compatible 802.11 products, will still be much stronger than ever before. Utilizing the Pre Shared Key mode of WPA, the DWL-G510 will obtain a new security key every time it connects to the 802.11 network. You only need to input your encryption information once in the configuration menu. No longer will you have to manually input a new WEP key frequently to ensure security. With the DWL-G510, you will automatically receive a new key every time you connect, vastly increasing the safety of your communication.

* Not all servers can provide Authentication.

Features & Benefits

Five times faster - achieve data transfer speeds up to 54 Mbps; up to 5x

faster than conventional 802.1 1b networks, when used with other 802.1 1g devices

Fully compliant with the 802.11b standard and interoperable with all

existing 802.1 1b-compliant and 802.11g compliant devices

Provides a simple and inexpensive way to connect your desktop com-

puter to a wireless network at home, at the office, or in public places

Quick and Easy Installation- The DWL-G510 installs quickly and easily into a

standard PCI 2.2 slot in a desktop computer. By following the simple steps outlined in the Quick Installation Guide, you can connect to an available wire- less network in a matter of seconds

High Performance 32-bit PCI - The high capacity PCI interface utilized by the

DWL-G510 ensures optimal performance in transmitting a wireless signal within the desktop computer. By utilizing a standard PCI 2.2 interface, the DWL-G510 ensures a wide range of compatibility with motherboards used by PC manufacturers

Operates in the 2.4GHz frequency range

Maximum reliability, throughput and connectivity with automatic data rate

switching Supports Infrastructure networks via an access point and Peer-to-Peer

communication in Ad-Hoc mode User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities

Provides a measure of security for the information transmitted over a

wireless network with high data encryption at 64-, 128-, and 152-bit WEP

Stronger Security than ever before with WPA - Wi-Fi Protected Access

authorizes and identifies users based on a secret key that changes automatically at regular intervals, for example:

TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol), in conjunction with a RADIUS

server, changes the temporal key every 10,000 packet s, ensuring greater security

Pre-Shared Key mode means that the home user, without a RADIUS

server, will obt ain a new security key every time he or she connect s to the network, vastly improving the safety of communications on the network

Extra Protection - 802.1x Authentication in conjunction with the RADIUS

server verifies the identity of wireless clients wishing to gain access to the WLAN

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. Y ou 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. WLANs 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. Increased 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.

People use WLAN 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 are easy to set up, manage, change and

relocate. Networks that frequently change can benefit from WLANs ease of implementation. WLANs can operate in locations where installation of wiring may be impractical.

Installation and Network Expansion - Installing a WLAN system can be fast

and easy and can eliminate the need to pull cable through walls and ceilings. Wireless technology allows the network to go where wires cannot go - even outside the home or office.

Scalability – WLANs can be configured in a variety of ways to meet the needs of

specific applications and installations. 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.

Inexpensive Solution - Wireless network devices are as competitively priced as

conventional Ethernet network devices.

Wireless Basics (continued)

The DWL-G510 is compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b wireless products, which include:

D-Link Air DWL-650,D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+,

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

D-Link AirPlus DWL-900AP+, D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-2000AP

2.4GHz Wireless Access Points

D-Link AirPlus DI-614+, DI-714P+

2.4GHz Wireless Routers

Standards-Based Technology

The DWL-G510 Wireless PCI Adapter utilizes the new 802.11g standard. The IEEE 802.11g standard is an extension of the 802.11b standard. It increases the

data rate up to 54 Mbps within the 2.4GHz band, utilizing OFDM technology . This means that in most environments, within the specified range of this device, you will

be able 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. The D-Link DWLG510 will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest speed and range possible.

802.11g of fers the most advanced network security features available today , including: WPA , 802.1x, TKIP, AES and Pre-Shared Key mode. These security features are explained in more detail in the Introduction and the Features section of this manual.

The DWL-G510 is backwards compatible with 802.11b devices. This means that if you have an existing 802.11b network, the devices in that network will be compatible with

802.1 1g devices at speeds up to 1 1Mbps in the 2.4GHz range.

Wireless Basics (continued)

Installation Considerations

The D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G510 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. T ypical 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:

Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DWL-G510 and other network

devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your DWL-G510’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your 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! Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception.

Building materials can impede the wireless signal - 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-G510, when activated, will connect

with other D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G products, right out of the box.

There are basically two modes of networking:

Infrastructure – using an Access Point or 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-G510 wireless network 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 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 AirPlus Xtreme G DI-624

A desktop computer with a wireless adapter -

D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G510, D-Link Air DWL-520,

or D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ (D-Link Air devices have speeds up to 11Mbps)

A Cable modem - D-Link DCM-201

LEDs

LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode.

Power: Solid green light indicates connection to the network Network: Blinking green light indicates activity on the network

Getting Started (continued)

Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network

Please remember that D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G wireless devices are pre- configured to connect together, right out of the box, with their default settings.

For a typical wireless setup at home (as shown above), please do the following:

You will need broadband Internet access (a Cable or 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.)

Install the D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G510 Wireless PCI Adapter into an available PCI slot on your desktop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide

included with the DWL-G510.)

Install the D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G650 Wireless PC Card Adapter into a laptop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-G650.)

If you wish, you may connect a computer that is equipped with an Ethernet network adapter (such as a DFE-530TX+) to the router also.

A RADIUS Server is optional. Connect a RADIUS Server to your network to use all the features of WP A. (Without a RADIUS Server you can still use the WPA Pre-Shared Key mode.) RADIUS Authentication can also be provided by another service provider over the Internet and remote to your network site.

Getting Started (continued)

Setting up a Wireless Ad Hoc Network

Desktop

D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G

DWL-G510

Install the DWL-G510 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.)

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).

D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G

DWL-G650

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 subnet 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.

IMPORT ANT : 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

D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G510 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 inst allation of the DWL-G510 (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*.) Clicking on the utility icon will start the Configuration Utility. Another way to start the Configuration Utility is to click on Start>Programs>D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G>D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G Utility .

If you are using Windows XP, you can use either the Zero Configuration Utility or the D-Link Configuration Utility .

T o use the D-Link Configuration Utility with XP, right-click on the Wireless network icon in the taskbar in the lower right-hand corner of your computer screen.

In the window that appears, select View Available Wireless Networks and click the Advanced button. The screen at right will appear.

Select the Wireless Networks tab.

Uncheck the box in the properties window that enables windows configuration.

After you have done this, you can then use the D-Link Configuration Utility with XP by clicking on the D-Link Configuration Utility icon.

If the icon does not display in the taskbar , then click on this icon on your desktop to open.

*Configuration Utility icon in the system tray

Using the Configuration Utility (continued)

After clicking on the Configuration Utility icon, the Link Info screen will display the settings for the DWL-G510:

Status:

Displays the MAC Address of the Access Point or Router to which the

DWL-G510 is associated

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 DWLG510 is communicating in the

2.4GHz band.

Wireless Mode:

Either Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc will be displayed here. (Please see the Getting Started section in this manual for an explanation of these two modes.)

Encryption:

Y ou can see if WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is Enabled or Disabled here.

Link Info

D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G Utility

Tx Rate:

Tx Rate settings are automatically determined for an optimal speed up to a maximum of 54Mbps.

Channel:

The channel selection is automatically determined by the DWL-G510.

Signal Strength:

Displays the Link Quality for the DWL-G510 wireless connection to the Access Point. The Signal Strength represents the wireless signal between the Access Point and the DWL-G510. The percentage coincides with the graphical bar.

Packet Count:

Displays the statistics of the data packets that are transmitted and received.

Rescan Button:

Rescans for the strongest signal in your environment and associates with that Access Point or Router.

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. Access Points and wireless devices attempting to connect to a specific WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) must use the same SSID. The default setting is default.

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).

Ad-Hoc – wireless mode used when connecting directly to a computer equipped with a wireless adapter in a peer-to-peer environment.

Data Encryption:

Select Enabled or Disabled.

Authentication:

Choose one of the following modes:

Open Authentication – the DWL-G510 is visible to all devices on the network Shared Authentication – allows communication only with other devices with

identical WEP settings WPA – Wi-Fi Protected Access which authorizes and identifies users based on a

secret key that changes automatically at a regular interval. (A RADIUS Server is required for this mode.)

WPA-PSK - WPA Pre-Shared Key mode ensures that the DWL-G510 will obtain a new security key every time it connects to the 802.1 1 network. (A RADIUS Server is not required for this mode.)

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.

Keys 1-4:

Select the default key

Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is a code for

representing English letters as numbers from 0-127

IP Settings

When you click IP Settings in the Configuration window, this pop-up screen will appear. Configure the IP Settings in this window.

Click Apply to save changes.

*Not all servers can provide Authentication

Using the Configuration Utility (continued)

Frequency:

Select the Frequency

Starting Ad-Hoc Network:

Select the Ad-Hoc Network

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. If you select Disable you will need to configure the IP Address information each time you connect to a network. If you select Enable you will maintain the same IP Address information each time you connect to a network.

Power Mode:

Disable -this default setting

consumes the most power Enable - this setting consumes the least power.

Advanced

D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G Utility

Launch Utility on Startup:

Select Enable or Disable

Data Packet Parameter:

Set the Fragmentation Threshold and the RTS Threshold. Please see below .

Fragmentation Threshold:

This value should remain at its default setting of 2432. If you experience a high packet error rate, you may slightly increase your Fragmentation Threshold within the value range of 256 to 2432. Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor performance.

RTS Threshold:

This value should remain at its default setting of 2432. If inconsistent data flow is a problem, only a minor modification should be made.

Click Apply if you have made any changes

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. You can Add or Remove a profile, or configure the Properties of the profile in order to connect with an available network.

Refresh:

Click on Refresh to get the most updated list of available networks.

Site Survey

D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G Utility

Configure:

Highlight an existing network and click Configure; the configuration window on the next page will appear .

Advanced:

Highlight a network; click Advanced and the screen on the next page will appear.

Add:

Click Add and the screen on the next page will appear .

Remove:

Highlight a network profile; click Remove to remove a network from the profile list.

Properties:

Highlight a network profile; click Properties and the screen on the next p age will appear.

Connect:

Highlight a network profile; click Connect to connect to that network.

Rescan:

Click Rescan to rescan and connect to the strongest signal.

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.

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.

Configuration, Add or Properties

If you select WPA in the

Authentication field, please see detailed instructions for configuring WP A on the following pages.

If you choose to use the IEEE

802.1x feature, please see the

detailed instructions on the following pages.

Click OK to save the changes.

Using the Configuration Utility (continued)

Site Survey > Configuration > 802.1x

T o use 802.1x and to configure it s 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.

Click OK

Using the Configuration Utility (continued)

802.1x > Advanced Security Settings > EAP Types

EAP Type

EAP-TLS

EAPMSCHAPv2

LEAP

EAP-TTLS

Inner Authentication

Protocol

PAP

CHAP

Information needed

for Authenticating

Certificate User Name

User Name Password Domain Name

User Name Password

TTLS Identity User Name Password

MSCHAP

MSCHAPv2

TTLS Identity User Name Password Domain Name

Using the Configuration Utility (continued)

802.1x > Advanced Security Settings > EAP Types (continued)

EAP Type

EAP-TTLS

PEAP

Inner Authentication

Protocol

EAP-MD5

EAPGeneric T oken card

EAP-MSCHAPv2

EAP-MD5

EAP-MSCHAPv2

Information needed

for Authenticating

TTLS Identity User Name Password

TTLS Identity User Name Password Domain Name

User Name Password

User Name Password Domain Name

EAPGeneric T oken card

802.1x > Advanced Security Settings > Definitions of Terms

Validate Server Certificate:

Check V alidate Server Certificate to verify the identity of the authentication server based on its certificate when using EAP-TTLS, PEAP, and EAP-TLS. (This is checked by default.) Certain protocols, such as EAP-TTLS, PEAP, and EAP-TLS, allow you to verify the identity of the authentication server as the server verifies your identity . This is called mutual authentication. Y ou can select trusted authentication server certificates using the Add button at the Trusted CA List (at the bottom of the Advanced Security Settings page).

User Name Password

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.

TTLS Identity:

Tunneled Transport Layer Security satisfies a requirement for strong encryption and mutual authentication on Wireless networks. EAP-TTLS has a unique feature that other protocols do not offer . Because it sets up an encrypted tunnel for your credentials, it is also able to pass your login name through that tunnel. That means that not only are your credentials secure from eavesdropping, but your identity is protected as well. Thus, with EAP-TTLS you have two identities: an inner one, and an outer one. The inner identity is your actual user name. Your outer identity can be completely anonymous. Set your outer identity in the TTLS Identity field.

Trusted CA List:

The Trusted CA List allows you to configure which authentication servers you trust for the purpose of logging you in to the network. Click Add at the Trusted CA List at the bottom of the Advanced Security Settings page. Select the T rusted CA that you want to add and click OK.

Select the Trust CA:

Using the Configuration Utility (continued)

Authentication > WP A

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 ap- pear. 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 > WP A-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.

Click Authentication

Config

Using the Configuration Utility (continued)

Authentication > WP A-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

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

http://www.homenethelp.com

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.

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 fit s 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. T o 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.

Y ou 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

T o 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.) To check on the IP Address of the adapter, please do the following:

Right-click on the

Local Area Connection icon

in the task bar

Click on Status

Networking Basics (continued)

Checking the IP Address in

This window will appear.

Click the

Support tab

Click Close

Windows XP

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.

If you are not using a DHCP capable Gateway/Router , or you need to assign a S tatic IP Address, please follow these instructions:

Go to Start

Double-click on

Control Panel

Networking Basics (continued)

Assigning a Static IP Address in

Double-click on

Network Connections

Windows XP/2000

Right-click on Local Area

Connections

Double-click on

Properties

Networking Basics (continued)

Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000

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. The subnet mask must be the same for all the computers on the network.)

IP Address:

e.g., 192.168.0.2

D-Link Air DWL-520 Wireless PCIAdapter

Subnet Mask:

255.255.255.0

Default Gateway:

Enter the LAN IP Address of the wireless router. (D-Link wireless routers have a LAN IP Address of 192.168.0.1)

Select Use the following

DNS server address. Enter the LAN IP Address of the wireless router. (D-Link wireless routers have a LAN IP Address of 192.168.0.1)

Click OK

You have completed the assignment of a S tatic IP Address. (Y ou do not need to assign a Static IP Address if you have a DHCP-capable Gateway/Router.)

Networking Basics (continued)

Checking the Wireless Connection

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. 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.

*You may be pinging different IP Addresses than the ones pictured here, however the procedure for pinging remains the same.)

Troubleshooting

This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-G510. 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-G510 are installed properly.

Go to Start > My

Computer > Properties

Select the

Hardware Tab

Click Device

Manager

Troubleshooting (continued)

Double-click

on Network Adapters

Right-click on D-Link Air

Plus Xtreme G DWLG510 Wireless PCI Adapter

Select Properties

to check that the drivers are installed properly

D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G510

Look under Device

Status to check that the device is working properly

Click OK

D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G510 Wireless PCI Adapter

Troubleshooting (continued)

2. I cannot connect to the Access Point or the Wireless Router.

Make sure that the SSID on the DWL-G510 Wireless PCI Adapter is

exactly the same as the SSID on the Access Point or Wireless Router. Move the DWL-G510 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)

Turn off your Access Point and the computer with the DWL-G510. Turn

on the Access Point, and then turn on the computer with the DWL-G510. Refresh the DWL-G510 Utility

3. The DWL-G510 Power and Link lights are not on.

Check to see if the DWL-G510 PCI adapter is firmly inserted into the PCI

slot of your computer.

4. I forgot my Encryption key .

Reset the Access Point to its factory default settings and restore the DWL-

G510 Wireless PCI Adapter to the factory default settings. (The default settings are listed in the Using the Configuration Utility section in this manual.)

5. The computer does not recognize the DWL-G510 Wireless PCI Adapter.

Make sure that the DWL-G510 Wireless PCI Adapter is properly seated in

the computer’s PCI slot. If Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the adapter,

make sure to completely remove drivers that were previously loaded. To remove the drivers, do the following:

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 DWLG510.INF and DWLG510.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. The computer with the DWL-G510 installed is unable to connect to

the wireless network and/or the Internet.

Check that the LED indicators for the broadband modem are indicating

normal activity . If not, there may be a problem with the broadband connection. Check that the LED indicators on the wireless router are functioning properly .

If not, check that the AC power and Ethernet cables are firmly connected. Check that the IP Address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS settings are

correctly entered for the network In Infrastructure mode, make sure the same Service Set Identifier (SSID)

is specified on the settings for the wireless clients and Access Point s. The SSID factory default setting for the D-LinkAir and AirPlus products is default. (Double-click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar. The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting.)

In Ad-Hoc mode, both wireless clients will need to have the same SSID.

Please note that it might be necessary to set up one client to establish a BSS (Basic Service Set) and wait briefly before setting up other clients. This prevents several clients from trying to establish a BSS at the same time, which can result in multiple singular BSSs being established, rather than a single BSS with multiple clients associated to it.

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-G510 and the Access Point. Double-click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar > click Encryption. Check to see that the key selected is set to the same key as other devices on the network.

7. How can I troubleshoot distance issues using the DWL-G510.

Move the DWL-G510 and Access Point or Wireless Router into the same

room and then test the wireless connection.

Change the channel of the Access Point.

Move devices within the line of sight

Technical Specifications

Standards

IEEE 802.1 1g

! !

IEEE 802.1 1 IEEE 802.1 1b

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 2.497GHz

Range:*

Indoors: Up to 328 feet (100 meters)

Outdoors: Up to 1,312 feet (400 meters)

Power Consumption:

PowerSave mode = 28mA

St andby mode = 4.66mA

Transmit mode = 500mA

Modulation Technology:

Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)

*Environmental factors may adversely affect range

T echnical 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

5.5Mbps CCK, 8% PER,-85dBm

2Mbps QPSK, 8% PER,-86dBm

1Mbps BPSK, 8% PER,-89dBm

Transmitter Output Power:

18dBm (peak 24dBm )

Internal Antenna Type:

Dipole with detachable reverse SMA connector

Temperature

Operating: 0ºC to 55ºC (32ºF to 149ºF)

Humidity:

95% maximum, non-condensing

Physical Dimensions:

L = 4.72 inches

W = 2.54 inches

H = 0.52 inches

Weight:

0.12 lb. (55 grams)

Certifications:

FCC part 15b

Warranty:

3 years

T echnical Support

Y ou can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United St ates 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.

D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:

http://support.dlink.com email:support@dlink.com

Tech Support for customers within Canada:

D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:

(800) 361-5265 Monday to Friday 8:30am to 9:00pm EST

D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:

http://support.dlink.ca email:support@dlink.ca

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

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• Hardware (excluding power supplies and fans) Three (3) Years

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LIABILITY OF D-LINK UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT

"D-Link declare that DWL-G510 (IEEE802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter ) is limited in CH1~CH11 by specified firmware  controlled in USA."

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interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. 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. 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:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

For detailed warranty outside the United States, please contact corresponding local D-Link office.

FCC Caution:

The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment; such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. The antenna(s) used for this equipment must be installed to provide a separation

distance of at least eight inches (20 cm) from all persons.

This equipment must not be operated in conjunction with any other antenna.

(09/05/2003)

Alpha Networks AWLH3026T user manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Package Contents

Introduction

Wireless Basics

Getting Started

Using the Configuration Utility

Networking Basics

Troubleshooting

Technical Specifications

T echnical Support

Warranty and Registration