Alpha Networks DWL-G510 Users Manual

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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:

16dBm (peak 21dBm )

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

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 purchase 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

• Power Supplies and Fans One (1) Year

• Spare parts and sp are 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, 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 nonconforming Software, the 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 refurbished product and 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-Is” without any warranty whatsoever including, without limitation, the Limited Warranty as described herein, notwithstanding anything stated herein to the contrary.

Submitting A Claim: The customer shall return the product to the original purchase point based on its return policy. In case the return policy period has expired and the product is within warranty, the customer shall submit a claim to D-Link as outlined below:

• The customer must submit with the product 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.

• 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 for the product) before the warranty service is provided.

• After an RMA number is issued, the defective product must be packaged securely in the original or other suitable shipping package to ensure that it will not be damaged in transit, and the RMA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the package. Do not include any manuals or accessories in the shipping package. D-Link will only replace the defective portion of the Product and will not ship back any accessories.

• The customer is responsible for all in-bound shipping charges to D-Link. No Cash on Delivery (“COD”) is allowed. Products sent COD will either be rejected by D-Link or become the property of D-Link. Products shall be fully insured by the customer. 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 to the customer 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 and upon request.

• Return Merchandise Ship-To Address

USA: 53 Discovery Drive, Irvine, CA 92618 Canada: 2180 Winston Park Drive, Oakville, ON, L6H 5W1 (Visit http://www.dlink.ca for detailed

warranty information within Canada)

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 with the foregoing requirements, or that is determined by D-Link not to be defective or non-conforming.

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Disclaimer of Other Warranties: EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY SPECIFIED HEREIN, THE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED “AS-IS” WITHOUT ANY W ARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHA TSOEVER INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMIT A TION, ANY W ARRANTY OF MERCHANT ABILITY , FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT . IF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED IN ANY TERRITORY WHERE A PRODUCT IS SOLD, THE DURA TION OF SUCH IMPLIED W ARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO NINETY (90) DA YS. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSL Y COVERED UNDER THE LIMITED W ARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN, THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY , SELECTION AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT IS

WITH THE PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT . Limitation of Liability: TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, D-LINK IS NOT LIABLE UNDER ANY CONTRACT , NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER LEGAL OR EQUIT ABLE THEORY FOR ANY LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE OR DAMAGES OF ANY CHARACTER, WHETHER DIRECT , SPECIAL, INCIDENT AL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFIT , WORK STOPP AGE, COMPUTER FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION, F AILURE OF OTHER EQUIPMENT OR COMPUTER PROGRAMS TO WHICH DLINK’S PRODUCT IS CONNECTED WITH, LOSS OF INFORMA TION OR DA TA CONT AINED IN, STORED ON, OR INTEGRATED WITH ANY PRODUCT RETURNED TO D-LINK FOR WARRANTY SER VICE) RESULTING

FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, RELATING TO W ARRANTY SERVICE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY

BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EVEN IF D-LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF

SUCH DAMAGES. THE SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED W ARRANTY IS

REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NON-CONFORMING PRODUCT . THE MAXIMUM

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."

COVERED BY THE W ARRANTY . 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.

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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

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 DWL-G510 Users Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Networking Basics

Troubleshooting

Technical Specifications

T echnical Support

Warranty and Registration