D Line DGL-3420 User Manual

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Contents

Package Contents ................................................................................ 4

Minimum System Requirements .............................................................. 4

Introduction ....................................................................................... 5

Features and Benefits ........................................................................... 6

LEDs ................................................................................................................... 7

Wireless Basics .................................................................................. 8

Standards-based Technology .............................................................................. 9

Installation Considerations .................................................................................. 9

Requirements for using the DGL-3420’s Web Configuration Utility ....... 10

Using the Configuration Interface ........................................................... 10

Basic ................................................................................................................. 11

Wizard ......................................................................................................... 11

Wireless Security Setup Wizard ............................................................. 12

LAN ............................................................................................................. 14

LAN Settings .......................................................................................... 14

Wireless ...................................................................................................... 15

Wireless Settings ................................................................................... 15

Wireless Security Mode ............................................................................... 16

WEP ....................................................................................................... 16

Wireless Security > WEP ............................................................................. 17

WPA-Personal........................................................................................ 18

Tools ................................................................................................................. 19

Admin .......................................................................................................... 19

Password ............................................................................................... 19

Save and Restore Configuration............................................................. 19

Tools > Firmware ......................................................................................... 20

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Tools > System ............................................................................................ 20

Status > Device Info .................................................................................... 21

Status > Statistics........................................................................................ 21

Help ............................................................................................................. 22

Troubleshooting ................................................................................ 23

Technical Specifications ...................................................................... 29

Contacting Technical Support ................................................................ 32

Warranty......................................................................................... 33

Registration ..................................................................................... 37

Package Contents

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Package Contents

 D-Link® DGL-3420 GamerLounge™ Gaming Adapter
 Cat5 Ethernet Cable
 Power Adapter (5.0V, 2.0A)
 CD-ROM with Manual
 Quick Installation Guide

Note: Using a power supply with a different v oltage than the one included with y our pr oduct
will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.

Minimum System Requirements

To Change Default Settings y ou will need a PC with the following:

 1.2GHz Processor
 256MB Memory
 CD-ROM Drive
 Ethernet Adapter with TCP/IP Protocol Installed
 Windows® XP/2000/Me or Mac® OS X v10.3/v10.2/v10.1
 Internet Explorer v6 or Netscape® Navigator v7

For Use: You will need an Ethernet-enabled device such as a game console, laptop or desktop
computer, or set top box. The DGL-3420 will transform virtually any Ethernet device into a wireless
device, enabling wireless comm unication ov er y our network or in an Ad-Hoc/P eer-to-Peer mode.

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Introduction

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Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a/11b/11g specifications. Actual data throughput will

vary. Network conditions and environmental factors lower actual data throughput rate.

D-Link announces the DGL-3420 High-Speed Wireless Gaming Adapter.
The DGL-3420 adds 802.11a/g wireless connectivity to your Ethernet-enabled gaming console. The

dual band capability allows you to connect with either 802.11a networks or 802.11g and 802.11b
networks.

The DGL-3420 works with any Ethernet-ready game console, making it ideal for both head-to-head
and online gaming. Use Wireless Gaming Adapters to wirelessly connect two game systems to each
other or use one to connect your system to a wireless network.

And when not gaming, you can use the DGL-3420 to make any Ethernet-enabled device , such as a
media set-top box, wireless. The DGL-3420 is a true plug & play de vice that requires no configuration
and is ready to work right out of the box.

The Wireless Gaming Adapter is also highly configurable, using any Java-enabled Web browser.
With support for several advanced security features, including Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and
128-bit WEP encryption, the Wireless Gaming Adapter also provides protection for your wireless
network.

The DGL-3420 offers data transfer rates with a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 108Mbps*
(15x faster than standard 802.11b rates) and works with all 802.11a or 802.11g networks. The de vice
is also backwards compatible with 802.11b wireless networks. This Gaming Adapter provides lag­free performance and allows your gaming console to join your wireless network.

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Features and Benefits

 Enables wireless connectivity for an Ethernet-enabled gaming console
 Five times faster using 802.11g - achieve data transfer speeds up to 54Mbps (108Mbps* in

Super G mode); up to 5x faster than conventional 802.11b networks, when used with other

802.11g devices

 Dual band capability makes the DGL-3420 fully compliant with the 802.11a standard, 802.11g

standard and interoperable with all existing 802.11b compliant de vices

 Quick and Simple connectivity via Ethernet
 Equipped with one 10/100 Ethernet port, Auto-MDI/MDIX
 Easy Web-based configuration when changing settings
 Encryption provides a level of security for data transfers
 Supports Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure modes

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Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a/11b/11g specifications. Actual data throughput will

vary. Network conditions and environmental factors lower actual data throughput rate.

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LEDs

Wireless – a steady light indicates a
wireless connection.

A blinking light indicates that the
DGL-3420 is receiving/transmitting
from/to the wireless network.

System – a steady light
indicates a proper connection
to a gaming console.

Power – a steady light
indicates a proper
connection to a power
source.

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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 on pub lic access wireless networks.
D-Link wireless products will allow you access to the data you want, when and where you w ant it. You
will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking brings.

A WLAN is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of
wires. WLANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments, and pub lic areas such as
airports, coffee shops and universities. Inno vative wa ys 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 pro v en to be beneficial f or man y 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 wireless LAN technology for man y diff erent 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 netw ork to
go where wires cannot go - even outside the home or office.

Scalability – WLANs can be configured in a variety of topologies to meet the needs of specific
applications and installations. Configur ations 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 deploy ed.

Inexpensive Solution - Wireless network devices are as competitively priced as con ventional Ethernet
network devices.

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Standards-based Technology

The DGL-3420 Wireless Gaming Adapter utilizes the 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g standard.
The IEEE 802.11g standard is an extension of the 802.11b standard. It increases the data rate up to

54Mbps within the 2.4GHz band. The 802.11a standard also increases the data r ate up to 54Mbps,
but within the 5GHz band. Both 802.11a and 802.11g utiliz e 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 e ven watch a movie in MPEG format ov er your network without noticeable
delays. This technology works by transmitting high-speed digital data over a radio wave utilizing
OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple xing) 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 .

In addition to its compatibility with 802.11g and 802.11a devices, the DGL-3420 is compatible with

802.11b devices. This means that if you have an existing 802.11b network, or a network with a
mixture of 802.11g, 802.11a and 802.11b, the devices in that network will be compatible with the
DGL-3420.

Installation Considerations

The D-Link DGL-3420 lets you access your network, using a wireless connection, from virtually
anywhere within its operating range. Keep in mind, ho wev er, 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 follo w these basic guidelines:

 Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DGL-3420 and other network devices to a

minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your D-Link wireless product’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 thic k (.5 meters), at a

45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks ov er 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 extreme RF noise.

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Using the Configuration Interface

Requirements for using the DGL-3420’s Web Configuration Utility

If you are incorporating the DGL-3420 into a network that contains all D-Link devices, you do not
need to use the Web Configuration utility. With its default settings, the DGL-3420 will connect with
other D-Link 802.11a, 802.11b or 802.11g devices that are set to their default settings, with no
configuration needed!

If your network contains devices other than D-Link devices, or if you wish to configure the
DGL-3420, you will need to do the following before using the Web Configuration Utility:

You will need a Java-enabled Web browser such as the Internet Explorer 6.0 or later, or the
Netscape Navigator 7.0 or later.

Y ou will need to assign to y our PC an IP address within the network of the DGL-3420. For e xample,
you can assign a static IP address of 192.168.0.2 and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 to the
computer that you will use for configuration.

(Please refer to the Troubleshooting section of this manual for more information.)

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Operating Mode:

Infrastructure

SSID:

default

Channel:

6

Transmission rates:

Auto

Encryption:

Blank (no password needed)

Administrator Passw ord:

No

IP Address Mode:

Static

IP Address:
IP Subnet:
username:

admin

255.255.255.0

192.168.0.30

Factory Default Settings for the DGL-3420

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The Configuration Interface can be accessed from your Web browser. Open up your Web browser
and type http://192.168.0.30 in the address field and press Enter. The Configuration Interface login
screen will appear. By default, there is no password. Click on the Log In button to access the
Configuration main screen.

Basic

The Basic settings tab contains the Setup Wizard, and network setting options.

Basic > Wizard

Wizard

The Wizard screen contains a wizard that assists you with the configuration of your D-Link® Wireless
Gaming Adapter.

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Wireless Security Setup Wizard

The Wireless Security Setup Wizard will assist you with setting up your wireless netw ork. The step by
step guide will ask you for the necessary information to secure your wireless network. The Wireless
Security Setup Wizard guides you through the following steps:

To begin, click on the Launch Wireless Security Setup Wizar d button.

 The W elcome To The D-Link Wireless Security Setup Wizard screen appears, click Next to

continue.

 Step 1: Choose Ad-Hoc Mode or Infrastructure Mode prompts you to select the type of network

you will be using. Ad-Hoc mode is P eer-to-P eer networking where devices communicate directly
without a router. Infrastructure mode is a network that includes a router.

 Step 2: Choose 802.11a or 802.11g for your wireless network prompts you to select the

wireless band that you will be communicating with in your network. All the devices on the network
must share the same wireless band.

 Step 3: Name Your Wireless Network prompts you to select a wireless name. You must select

a name so that other devices on the network will recognize the network. It is advised that you
change the name from the pre-configured name of default. Click on Site Survey for a list of
available networks and their names.

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 Step 4: Select a channel for your wireless network. A wireless network uses specific channels

in the 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless spectrum to handle communication between clients. Some
channels in your area may hav e interference from other electronic de vices . Choose the clearest
channel to help optimize the performance and coverage of your wireless netw ork.

 Step 5: Secure your wireless network. In order to protect your network from hackers and

unauthorized users, it is highly recommended you use encryption. Enable it here and enter the
encryption key values. Disabled is selected here.

 Step 5: Secure your wireless network. Enabled is selected here. Select the key length and

select ASCII or Hexadecimal format. You may enter up to 4 WEP keys. Finally, select the WEP
key that will be active (Def ault). Click Next.

 Setup Complete! The Setup Wizard has completed. Click Prev to modify changes or mistak es.

Click Save to sav e the current settings and reboot the DGL-3420.

 This screen will display while the DGL-3420 reboots.

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LAN

Y our internal network settings are configured based on the IP Address and Subnet Mask assigned in
this section. The IP address is also used to access this Web-based management interface. It is
recommended that you use the default settings if you do not hav e an existing network.

LAN Settings

Check Enable to receive an IP address from a DHCP server . Check Disable
to manually enter IP address information.

The IP address of the wireless gaming adapter on the local area network.
The IP address assigned here is based on your local network settings. The
default IP address is 192.168.0.30

The subnet mask of your wireless gaming adapter on the local area network.
The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0

This option is used if you have multiple gateways. Enter the IP address of
the gateway on y our network.

Enable DHCP:

IP Address:

Default Subnet Mask:

Gateway:

Basic > LAN

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Wireless

The wireless section is used to configure the wireless settings for your D-Link Router .

Wireless Settings

Select Ad-hoc or Infrastructure mode. (Ad-hoc mode is Peer-to-Peer
networking, exluding an access point. Infrastructure mode includes an
access point in your network.)

Select IEEE802.11g or IEEE802.11a.
Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for a specific wireless

local area network (WLAN). The SSID’s factory default setting is default.
The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network
or to establish a new wireless network.

Click to scan the area within the range of the gaming adapter for an availab le
wireless network to connect to.

52 is the default channel when 802.11a is selected. 6 is the def ault channel
when 802.11g is selected. All devices on the netw ork must share the same
channel.

Select the transmission rate from the pulldown menu. The default setting is
Auto.

Select between Disable, Super A or G without Turbo, Super A or G with
Dynamic Turbo, or Super A or G with Static Turbo.

Wireless Mode:

Wireless Band:

Wireless Network

Name (SSID):

Site Survey:

Channel:

Transmission Rate:

Super A/G

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Mode:

Super Mode without

Turbo:

Wireless > Wireless

Super Mode is a group of performance enhancement features that increase
end user application throughput in an 802.11a/g network. For top
performance, all wireless devices on the network should be Super Mode
capable. Select either Disabled, Super Mode without Turbo, Super Mode
with Dynamic Turbo, or Super Mode with Static Turbo.

Capable of Pack et Bursting, FastF rames, Compression, and no Turbo mode.

Super Mode with

Dynamic Turbo:

Capable of Pack et Bursting, FastF rames, Compression, and Dynamic T urbo .
This setting is backwards compatible with non-Turbo (legacy) devices.
Dynamic Turbo mode is only enabled when all devices on the wireless
network are configured with Super Mode with Dynamic Turbo enabled.

Super Mode with

Static Turbo:

Capable of Packet Bursting, FastFrames, Compression, and Static Turbo.
This setting is not backwards compatible with non-Turbo (legacy) devices.
Static turbo mode is always on and is only enabled when all the devices on
the wireless network are configured with Super Mode with Static Turbo
enabled.

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Wireless Security Mode

To protect your privacy, use the wireless security mode to configure the wireless security features.
This device supports two wireless security modes including: WEP and WPA-Personal. WEP is the
original wireless encryption standard. WPA provides a higher level of security. WPA-Personal does
not require an authentication server.

WEP

A method of encrypting data for wireless communication intended to provide the same level of priv acy
as a wired network. WEP is not as secure as WPA encryption. To gain access to a WEP network, you
must know the key. The key is a string of characters that you create. When using WEP, you must
determine the level of encryption. The type of encryption determines the key length. 128-bit encryption
requires a longer key than 64-bit encryption. Keys are defined by entering in a string in HEX
(hexadecimal - using characters 0-9, A-F) or ASCII (American Standard Code for Information
Interchange – alphanumeric characters) format. ASCII format is provided so you can enter a string
that is easier to remember. The ASCII string is converted to HEX for use ov er the network. Four ke ys
can be defined so that you can change keys easily. By default, key 1 is selected for use on the
network.

Example:
64-bit hexadecimal keys are e xactly 10 characters in length.

(12345678FA is a valid string of 10 characters for 64-bit encryption)
128-bit hexadecimal keys are e xactly 26 char acters in length.

(456FBCDF123400122225271730 is a valid string of 26 characters for 128-bit encryption)
64-bit ASCII keys are exactly 5 characters in length

(DMODE is a valid string of 5 characters for 64-bit encryption)
128-bit ASCII keys are exactly 13 characters in length

(2002HALOSWIN1 is a valid string of 13 characters for 128-bit encryption)

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WEP is selected here.

Wireless Security Mode:

After you have configured this page select Save Settings to save the
settings, or click Don’t Save Settings if you do not wish to sa ve them.

Wireless Security:

Wireless Security > WEP

Select the WEP key length here .WEP Key Length:

Select ASCII or Hexadecimal key type here. (ASCII or American Standard
Code for Information Interchange is a code for representing English letters
as numbers from 0-127. Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9
and the letters A-F).

WEP Key Type:

When you select WEP encryption, you can enter up to four WEP keys in the
fields provided.

WEP Keys 1-4:

Of the four WEP k e ys entered, select the default WEP key here .

Default WEP Key:

Select Open or Shared depending on your existing wireless network
encryption settings.

Authentication:

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After you have configured this page select Save Settings to sa ve the settings,
or click Don’t Save Settings if you do not wish to sav e them.

WPA-Personal

This option uses Wi-Fi Protected Access with a Pre-Shared Ke y (PSK).

Enter the secret passphrase here. WPA-PSK (Pre-shared key) provides
authentication through the use of this passphrase, that is shared by devices
on the network. This is the most secure encryption available without a
RADIUS server.

The key is entered as a pass-phrase of up to 63 characters in ASCII f ormat
at both ends of the wireless connection. The pass-phrase cannot be shorter
than 8 characters. The pass-phrase is used to generate session keys that
are unique for each wireless client.

WPA-Personal is selected here.

WPA:

When WPA is selected, select the cipher type here.
The Cipher type is the encryption algorithm used to secure the data
communication. TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) provides per packet
key generation and is based on WEP. AES (Advanced Encryption Standard)
is a very secure block based encryption.

Wireless Security Mode:

Wireless Security:

Pre-Shared Key:

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Password:

Verify Password:

Save the

configuration:

Restore the

configuration:

Tools > Admin

Tools

Admin

The Admin option is used to set a password for access to the Web-based management. By default
there is no password configured. It is highly recommended that y ou create a passw ord to k eep your
new wireless gaming adapter secure.

Password

Enter a password that will grant access to the Web-based management
interface.

Re-enter the password to confirm the desired password.

This option allows you to save the wireless gaming adapter configuration to
a file on your computer. Be sure to sav e the configuration before perf orming
a firmware upgrade.

Use this option to load previously saved wireless gaming adapter
configuration settings.

Save and Restore Configuration

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Firmware Upgrade:

Tools > System

Click Reboot the Device to apply the system settings and restart the
DGL-3420.

Click Restore all settings to the factory defaults to return the DGL-3420 to
its factory default settings.

Reboot the device:

Restore all settings to

the factory default:

Tools > System

Tools > Firmware

After you have downloaded the most recent version of the firmware from
www.support.dlink.com you can browse your hard drive to locate the
downloaded file and click upload to update the firmware.

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Status > Device Info

This window displays the settings of the DGL-3420, as well as the firmware version, and the MAC
address.

Status > Statistics

Check the network statistics in this window .

Status > Device Info

Status > Statistics

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Help

At this window you can access the help screens for the topics listed.

Help

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Troubleshooting

This section provides solutions to situations that can occur during the installation and operation of
the DGL-3420 Wireless Gaming Adapter.

1. What should I do if I encounter problems while configuring
the DGL-3420 using my Xbox?

For solutions to configuration problems that you encounter while using your Xbox, please go to the
following website:

http://www.xbox.com/en-us/live/connect/wireless_connect.htm

If you are not using a DHCP capable router, or y ou need to assign a static IP address , please follow
these instructions:

Click on Start in the upper screen (shown at upper right).
Then click on Control Panel in that same screen
In the lower screen (shown at lower right), double-click on Control Panel.

2. How do I assign a static IP address in Windows XP/2000?

Please note that 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
router you will not need to assign static IP addresses.

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In the screen to the right please do the following:
Right-click on Local Area Connections.

Click Properties.
The screen below will appear.

Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).

Click Properties.

2. How do I assign a static IP address in Windows XP/2000? (continued)

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2. How do I assign a static IP address in Windows XP/2000? (continued)

Select Use the following IP address.

Enter the IP address.

Enter the Subnet mask.

Enter the Default Gateway.
The Default Gatewa y is 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 ha v e a LAN IP address of 192.168.0.1)

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.

Click OK.

You have completed the assignment of a static IP address in Windows XP/2000!

In the screen at right, please do the following:

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3. How do I assign a static IP address in Macintosh OSX?

Go to the Apple Menu and select System Preferences.

Click Network.

Select Built-in Ethernet in the Show pull-down menu.

Select Manually in the Configure pull-down menu.

Input the static IP address, the subnet mask and the router IP address in the appropriate fields.

Click Apply Now.

You have completed the assignment of a static IP address in Macintosh OS X!

In the screens at right, please do the following:

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 Make sure that the Ethernet cable is connected properly.
 Make sure the AC power adapter is plugged in properly.

7. Why can’t I connect to an access point or wireless router?

6. Why can’t I connect to another wireless client in Ad-Hoc mode?

The DGL-3420 has a default channel of 6. Make sure that the channel on the DGL-3420 is e xactly the same as the channel on the other wireless
client.

The DGL-3420 Wireless Gaming Adapter has a default SSID of default. Make sure that the SSID on the DGL-3420 is exactly the same as the
SSID on the other wireless client.

For advanced setup features , enter

http://192.168.0.30 into your Internet browser and gain access to the Web configuration of the DGL-3420. The

advanced setup features can be used to change the LAN and wireless settings for y our DGL-3420.

Make sure that the SSID on the DGL-3420 is exactly the same as the SSID on the access point or wireless router .
Move the DGL-3420 and access point or wireless router into the same room and then test the wireless connection.
Disable all security settings. (WEP, MAC Address Control, WPA, etc.)
T urn off your access point and the device connected to the DGL-3420. Then, turn on the access point, and the device connected to the DGL-3420.
Make sure that the DGL-3420 is set to Infrastructure mode.

Check to see if the DGL-3420 Wireless Gaming Adapter is connected properly to a known good power outlet.

Reset the access point to its factory default settings and restore the DGL-3420 to its factory default settings. You may do this by pressing the Reset
button on the back of the unit.You will lose the current configuration settings.

5. Why doesn’t the Link LED light up?

4. Why doesn’t the Power LED light up?

8. What can I do if I forget my encryption key?

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D-Link products let you access your network from virtually anywhere you want. Ho we v er, 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 advantageous placement of your D-Link wireless products.

9. Why can’t I connect the DGL-3420 to my network?

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, gatewa y, 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 points.

The SSID factory default setting for D-Link products is default.
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.

Check that the Network Connection for the wireless client is configured properly . Select Infrastructure when connecting to a wireless router and
select Ad-Hoc mode when connecting without an access point.

If security is enabled, make sure that the correct encryption key or passphrase is entered on both the DGL-3420 and the wireless router or Ad-Hoc
client.

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10. What variables may cause my wireless products to lose reception?

11. Why does my wireless connection drop?

Antenna orientation – try different antenna orientations for the DGL-3420. Try to keep the antenna at least 6 inches away from the wall or other
objects.

If you are using 2.4GHz cordless 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 all other devices on the network to avoid
interference.

Keep your product aw a y (at least 3-6 feet) from electrical devices that generate RF noise, like microwa ves, monitors, electric motors, etc.

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Technical Specifications

Standards

• IEEE 802.11a

• IEEE 802.11b

• IEEE 802.11g

• IEEE 802.3

• IEEE 802.3u
Device Management

• Web-Based – Internet Explorer v6 or later; Netscape Navigator v6 or later; or other J ava-enabled browsers.

• Xbox dashboard interface
Data Rate*

For 802.11a/g:

• 108, 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 and 6Mbps
For 802.11b:

• 11, 5.5, 2, and1Mbps
Security

• 64-, 128-bit WEP

• WP A – Wi-Fi Protected Access
(WPA – TKIP PSK)

Wireless Frequency Range

• 2.4GHz to 2.4835GHz

• 5.15GHz to 5.35GHz and

5.725GHz to 5.825GHz
Transmit Output Pow er

For 802.11a:

• 25mW (14dBm)

• 10mW (10dBm)
For 802.11b/g:

• 50mW (17dBm)

• 20mW (13dBm)

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Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will v ary . Network conditions and environmental

factors lower actual data throughput rate.

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Radio and Modulation Type
For 802.11a/g:
OFDM:

• BPSK @ 6 and 9Mbps

• QPSK @ 12 and 18Mbps

• 16QAM @ 24 and 36Mbps

• 64QAM @ 48, 54 and 108Mbps
DSSS:

• DBPSK @ 1Mbps

• DQPSK @ 2Mbps

• CCK @ 5.5 and 11Mbps
For 802.11b:
DSSS:

• DBPSK @ 1Mbps

• DQPSK @ 2Mbps

• CCK @ 5.5 and 11Mbps
Receiver Sensitivity

For 802.11a:

• 6Mbps: -86dBm

• 9Mbps: -86dBm

• 12Mbps: -84dBm

• 18Mbps: -84dBm

• 24Mbps: -81dBm

• 36Mbps: -78dBm

• 48Mbps: -70dBm

• 54Mbps: -66dBm
For 802.11b:

• 1Mbps: -91dBm

• 2Mbps: -91dBm

• 5.5Mbps: -89dBm

• 11Mbps: -88dBm
For 802.11g:

• 6Mbps: -87dBm

• 9Mbps: -87dBm

• 12Mbps: -85dBm

• 18Mbps: -85dBm

• 24Mbps: -83dBm

• 36Mbps: -80dBm

• 48Mbps: -74dBm

• 54Mbps: -70dBm

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External Antenna Type

• Non-Detachable Dualband Dipole antenna with 2dBi gain
LEDs

• Power

• Wireless

• System
Operating V oltage

• 5VDC +/- 10%
Temperature

• Operating: 32ºF to 104ºF (0ºC to 40ºC)

• Storing: 14ºF to 149ºF (-10ºC to 65ºC)

Humidity

• Operating: 5%~95% (non-condensing)

• Storing: 5%~95% (non-condensing)
Certifications

• FCC
Dimensions

• L = 4.46 inches (113mm)

• W = 3.94 inches (100mm)

• H = 0.95 inches (24mm)
Warranty

• 1 Year

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Contacting Technical Support

You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website.
D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and within Canada for

the duration of the warranty period on this product.
U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our web site, or by

phone.

Tech Support for customer s within the United States:

D-Link T echnical Support ov er the Telephone:

[phone]
24 hours a day, seven days a w eek.

D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:

http://support.dlink.com
email:[e-mail]

Tech Support for customers within Canada:

D-Link T echnical Support ov er the Telephone:

[phone]
Monday to Frida y 7:30am to 12:00am EST

D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:

http://support.dlink.ca
email:[e-mail]

When contacting technical support, please provide the following information:

 Serial number of the unit
 Model number or product name
 Software type and version number

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Warranty

Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limited warranty f or 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 hardw are 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 P eriod”),
except as otherwise stated herein.

1-Year Limited W arranty for the Product(s) is defined as follows:

 Hardware (excluding power supplies and f ans) One (1) Year
 Power Supplies and Fans One (1) Year
 Spare parts and spare kits Ninety (90) days

D-Link’s sole obligation shall be to repair or replace the def ective Hardw are 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 A uthorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement Hardware
need not be new or have an identical make , model or part. D-Link ma y in its sole discretion replace the def ectiv e Hardw are (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 Hardw are,
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 P eriod”), provided that the Software is properly installed on approved hardw are 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-conf orming Software (or defective media) with software that substantially conf orms
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 non­conformance 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
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 g ranted respecting an y Software f or which a refund is given automatically terminates.

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Non-Applicability of Warranty: The Limited Warranty provided hereunder for hardware and softw are of D-Link’ s products will not be applied to and
does not cover any refurbished product and any product purchased through the in ventory 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 whatsoev er including, without limitation, the Limited W arranty 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 Softw are nonconformance in sufficient

detail to allow D-Link to confirm the same.

 The original product owner must obtain a Return Material A uthorization (“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 f or the product) before the w arranty 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 pac kages will be shipped to the customer via UPS Ground or any common carrier
selected by D-Link, with shipping charges prepaid. Expedited shipping is a vailab le if shipping charges are prepaid by the customer and upon request.

 Return Merchandise Ship-To Address

USA: 17595 Mt. Herrmann, Fountain V alle y, CA 92708
Canada: 2180 Winston Park Drive, Oakville, ON, L6H 5W1

(Visit http://www.dlink.ca f or detailed warr anty 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 f or which an RMA
number is not visible from the outside of the package. The product owner agrees to pa y D-Link’ s reasonab le 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 non­conforming.

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 ha ve been purchased from in ventory
clearance or liquidation sales or other sales in which D-Link, the sellers, or the liquidators expressly disclaim their warranty ob ligation pertaining to the
product. Repair by an y one other than D-Link or an A uthorized D-Link Service Office will void this Warranty.

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Disclaimer of Other Warranties: EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED W ARRANTY SPECIFIED HEREIN, THE PR ODUCT IS PROVIDED “AS-IS” WITHOUT
ANY W ARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY W ARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY , FITNESS FOR
A P AR TICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. IF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY CANNO T BE DISCLAIMED IN ANY TERRITOR Y WHERE A
PRODUCT IS SOLD, THE DURATION OF SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO NINETY (90) DAYS. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY
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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 EQUITABLE THEORY FOR ANY LOSS OF USE OF THE PR ODUCT, INCONVENIENCE OR DAMAGES
OF ANY CHARACTER, WHETHER DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, B UT NOT LIMITED TO , DAMA GES FOR
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CONT AINED IN, ST ORED ON, OR INTEGRATED WITH ANY PRODUCT RETURNED T O D-LINK FOR W ARRANTY SER VICE) RESULTING FROM
THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, RELATING TO W ARRANTY SER VICE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREA CH OF THIS LIMITED W ARRANTY, EVEN
IF D-LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING
LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NON-CONFORMING PRODUCT. THE MAXIMUM
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THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WRITTEN W ARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ANY O THER W ARRANTIES OR
REMEDIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUT OR Y.

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 ma y be reproduced in an y 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

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2002 by D-Link Corporation/D-

Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
CE Mark Warning: This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio 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 de vice, 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.

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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 an y interf erence receiv ed, including interference that my cause undesired operation.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved b y the party responsible for compliance could void the user’ s authority to operate
this equipment.

IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated
with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body . This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with an y other
antenna or transmitter.

D-Link declares that the DGL-3420 (Wireless Gaming Adapter) is limited in CH1~CH11 by specified firmware controlled in the USA.

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Registration

Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights.

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