D Link 2002060010 1 User Manual
DWL-520
2.4 GHz Wireless PCI Adapter
Manual
Rev. 032003
Building Networks for People
Contents
Package Contents....................................................3
Introduction...............................................................4
Wireless Basics........................................................6
Getting Started .........................................................9
Installation ..............................................................16
Using the Configuration Utility for Windows 2000, 98,
or ME......................................................................32
Using the Configuration Utility for Windows XP......38
Networking Basics..................................................48
Troubleshooting......................................................80
Technical Specifications .........................................84
Regulatory Statement.............................................86
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Package Contents
Contents of Package:
• DWL-520 2.4 GHz Wireless PCI Adapter
• Manual, Quick Installation Guide, and Drivers on CD
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
• A desktop computer with an available 32-bit PCI Card slot
• Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, or Windows 98 SE
• At least 32 MB of memory and a 300 MHz processor or higher
• An 802.11b Access Point (e.g., WAP-B11 for Infrastructure Mode)
or another 802.11b wireless adapter (e.g., WCB-B13 for Ad-Hoc
mode.)
System Requirements:
Introduction
The DWL-520 Wireless PCI Adapter is an advanced IEEE 802.11b
compatible, high performance, wireless adapter that supports data transfer
speeds of up to 11 Mbps.
It is an ideal way to connect your laptop computer to a Wireless Local Area
Network (WLAN.) After completing the steps outlined in the Quick Installation
Guide you will have the ability to share information and resources, such as
files and printers, and take full advantage of a “connected” environment for
work or play! Please look at our Getting Started section in this manual. You
will see several options for setting up a network using the DWL-520.
The DWL-520 comes with software drivers for the most popular Microsoft
Windows operating systems and can be integrated into a larger network
running Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, and Windows 98SE, in
either Ad Hoc mode (without an Access Point) or Infrastructure mode (with
an Access Point.)
This manual provides a quick introduction to wireless technology and its
application as it relates to networking. Take a moment to read through this
manual and get acquainted with wireless technology.
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Product Features
• Compatible with IEEE 802.11b high rate standard to provide wireless
Ethernet speeds of 11Mbps data rate Ethernet speeds of 11Mbps
data rate
• Dynamic date rate scaling at 11, 5.5, 2 and 1Mbps
• Maximum reliability, throughput, and connectivity with automatic data
rate switching
• Supports wireless data encryption with 64- and 128-bit WEP
standard for security
• Integrated microstrip antenna
• One-piece PC Card design to fully support PC Card type II defined
mechanical and environmental stress conditions
• Drivers support Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows NT,
Windows 2000, and Windows XP
• Simple user setup and diagnostics utilities
• Compliant with FCC Part 15.247 for US, EN 300 328 for Europe, and
RCR STD-33A and ARIB STD-T66 for Japan
LEDS
LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode. The DWL-520 Wireless PCI Adapter
has two LEDs: Link and Activity.
Wireless Basics
Wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use
and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home or
business. Strictly adhering to IEEE 802.11b, our wireless family of products
will allow you to access the data you want, when and where you want it. No
longer will you be limited to one location or forced to run new wiring through
your home or office. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless
networking delivers.
A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that
transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires. Wireless
LANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments.
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 has proven to be beneficial for many users.
Wireless users can use the same network applications they use on an
Ethernet LAN. Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems,
support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards. For most users, there
is no noticeable functional difference between a wired Ethernet desktop
computer and a wireless computer equipped with a wireless adapter other
than the added benefit of the ability to roam within the wireless-cell. Under
many circumstances, it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link
to a conventional Ethernet LAN in order to use servers, printers or an
Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A Wireless Access
Point (AP) is a device used to provide this link.
People use wireless LAN technology for many different purposes.
Mobility - Productivity increases when people have access to data in any
location within the operating range of the WLAN. Ad-hoc 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, both physically and logically,
can benefit from WLANs’ ease of implementation. WLANs can operate in
locations where installation of wiring may be impractical. Furthermore, IEEE
standardization mandates interoperability of all WLAN devices that conform
to the 802.11b set of standards.
Installation Speed and Simplicity - Installing a wireless LAN system can
be fast and easy and can eliminate the need to pull cable through walls and
ceilings.
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Wireless Basics (continued)
Installation Flexibility - Wireless technology allows the network to go where
wires cannot go.
Reduced Cost-of-Ownership - While the initial investment required for
wireless LAN hardware might be higher than the cost of wired LAN hardware,
overall installation expenses and life-cycle costs will be significantly lower.
Long-term cost benefits are greatest in dynamic environments requiring
frequent moves, adds, and changes.
Scalability - Wireless LAN systems can be configured in a variety of
topologies 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 full infrastructure networks of
thousands of users that allow roaming over a broad area.
Wireless LAN products include:
802.11b 2.4 GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop
computers (WCB-B13)
802.11b 2.4 GHz Wireless PCI cards used with desktop computers
(DWL-520)
802.11b 2.4 GHz Wireless Access Points (WAP-B13)
Standards-based Technology
Based on the IEEE 802.11b standard, the DWL-520 is also interoperable
with existing compatible 2.4 GHz wireless technologies, with data transfer
speeds of up to 11 Mbps.
Installation Considerations
The DWL-520 lets you access your network with your laptop computer from
virtually anywhere you want. Keep in mind, however, that the number and
thickness of walls, ceilings or other objects that the wireless signals must
pass thru may limit range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of
materials and background RF noise in your home or business. The key to
maximizing range is to follow these basic principles:
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Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the Access Point and
your receiving device to a minimum – each wall or ceiling can reduce
your wireless product’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) For some
businesses or for a large residential home deployment, it may be
Wireless Basics (continued)
beneficial to have more than one access point with overlapping
coverage.
2. Be aware of the direct line between Access Points and computers with
wireless adapters - A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree
angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Try to make sure that the
Access Points and Adapters are positioned so that the signal will travel
straight through a wall or ceiling for better reception.
3. Building Materials make a difference - A solid metal door or aluminum
studs may have a negative effect on range. Try to position Access Points,
and computers with wireless adapters so that the signal passes through
drywall or open doorways and not other materials.
4. Make sure that the antenna is positioned for best reception by using the
software signal strength tools included with your product.
5. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical
devices or appliances that generate extreme RF noise.
For the average residence, range should not be a problem. If you
experience low or no signal strength in areas of your home that you wish to
access, consider positioning the Access Point in a location directly between
the computers with wireless adapters that will be connected. Additional
Access Points can be connected to provide better coverage in rooms where
the signal does not appear as strongly as desired.
Using radio frequency (RF) technology, WLANs (Wireless Local Area
Networks) transmit and receive data over the air, minimizing the need for
wired connections. Thus, WLANs combine data connectivity with user
mobility, and, through simplified configuration, enable movable LANs.
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Getting Started
To begin, select the type of wireless network you will be building.
We will discuss the following types of networks in this section:
1. A Home Internet Network
with A Residential Gateway/Router
2. A Home Internet Network with Multiple IP Addresses
3. An Ad Hoc Network
4. An Ad Hoc Network with Internet Sharing
Please select, from the four types of networks described above, the type of
network that is appropriate for your needs. Please follow the instructions in
the corresponding section that follows.
1. A Home Internet Network with A Residential Gateway/Router
(Network administrators with Dynamic IPs can also follow these instructions.)
If you have two or more computers (laptops or desktops) and want to share
files, printers, and Internet access using a DHCP-capable Residential
Gateway/Router – or - if you want to connect to an Ethernet network that
uses Dynamic (DHCP) IP addresses, then follow the instructions on the next
page. When it is complete, your network may look similar to this:
DHCP stands for
Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol.
It is a protocol for
assigning dynamic IP
addresses
“automatically.” With a
DHCP-capable
gateway, there is no
need to manually
assign an IP address.
1. A Home Internet Network with A Residential Gateway/Router
(continued)
(Requirements: A Residential Gateway/Router connected with an Ethernet
(CAT5) cable to an 802.11b Access Point such as the WAP-B11.
This type of installation requires that you provide a dynamic IP address for
each computer on your network. You will need a DHCP-capable Residential
Gateway/Router for your network.
To complete the installation, please follow these steps:
1. Connect the Router/Gateway to a Broadband connection, (e.g., a
Cable modem or a DSL modem.)
2. Connect the 802.11b Access Point (WAP-B11) to the router.
3. Install the DWL-520 Wireless PCI Adapter into a desktop computer
on your wireless network.
4. Check the Device Manager to confirm that the wireless adapter is
installed correctly. Please refer to the Networking Basics section in
this manual entitled: Checking the Installation of the Drivers for
the Wireless Adapter.
5. By default, the wireless adapter is set to obtain a Dynamic IP
Address. If you are having difficulty connecting, check to make sure
that the IP Address of the wireless adapter is within the IP address
range of your network. Please refer to the Networking Basics
section in this manual entitled: Checking The IP Address.
6. Learn to share printers and files. Please refer to the Networking
Basics section in this manual entitled: Adding and Sharing Printers
in Windows XP.
2. A Home Internet Network with Multiple IP Addresses
(Network administrators with Static IPs can also follow these instructions.)
If you have two or more computers (laptops or desktops) and want to share
files, printers, and Internet access using multiple IP addresses that you have
purchased from your Internet Service Provider -or- you want to connect to
an Ethernet network that uses Static IP Addresses, then follow the
instructions on the next page. When you have completed your network, it
should look similar to this:
2. A Home Internet Network with Multiple IP Addresses (continued)
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Please note that this type of installation requires that your ISP (Internet
Service Provider) provides you a static IP address for each computer and
the Access Point on your network. Please refer to the manual that came with
your Access Point to determine its configuration.
Please follow these steps to complete the installation:
1. Connect the Wireless Access Point to a Broadband connection (i.e.,
a Cable modem.)
2. Install the DWL-520 Wireless PCI Adapter into the desktop
computer(s) on your wireless network. (You can also install the
WCB-B13 Wireless Cardbus Adapter into your laptop computers.)
3. Check the Device Manager to confirm that the wireless adapter is
installed correctly. Please refer to the Networking Basics section in
this manual entitled: Checking the Installation of the Drivers for
the Wireless Adapter.
2. A Home Internet Network with Multiple IP Addresses (continued)
4. Set the Static IP Address of the wireless adapters. Please refer to
the Networking Basics section in this manual entitled: Assigning
an IP Address.
Note: The IP Address for all computers must be in the same IP Address
range, and the Subnet Mask must be the same for all the computers on 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.
If you are using a PPPoE client (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet)
please contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider) for further instructions
regarding connecting to the Internet.
5. Learn to share printers and files. Please refer to the Networking
Basics section in this manual entitled: Adding and Sharing Printers
in Windows XP.
3. An Ad Hoc Network
If you have two or more computers (desktops or laptops) and want to share
files and printers, but no Internet connection, please complete the following
instructions. When your Ad Hoc network is complete it may look similar to
this:
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3. An Ad Hoc Network (continued)
To complete this installation, please follow these steps:
1. Install the DWL-520 Wireless PCI Adapter into your desktop
computers. (You may install the WCB-B13 Wireless Cardbus
Adapters into your laptops - please refer to the Quick Installation
Guide for further instructions.)
2. Set the Static IP Address of the wireless adapters. Please refer to
the Networking Basics section in this manual entitled: Assigning
an IP Address.
Note: The IP Address for all computers must be in the same IP Address range, and
the Subnet Mask must be the same for all computers on your 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.
3. Check the Device Manager to confirm that the wireless adapter is
installed correctly. Please refer to the Networking Basics section in
this manual entitled: Checking the Installation of the Drivers for
the Wireless Adapter.
4. Check the Wireless Configuration for each wireless adapter.
Please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual
entitled: Checking the Wireless Configuration.
5. Learn to share printers and files. Please refer to the Networking
Basics section in this manual entitled: Adding and Sharing Printers
in Windows XP.
4. An Ad Hoc Network with Internet Sharing
If you have two or more computers (desktops or laptops) and want to share
files, printers, and Internet access using one computer or laptop as an
Internet Server, then follow the instructions below. When you have
completed your network, it should look similar to this:
4. An Ad Hoc Network with Internet Sharing (continued)
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To share an Internet connection with Internet Sharing software you will need
to purchase Internet Sharing software or use the Internet Connection
Sharing (ICS) utility provided with Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows
ME or Windows 98SE.
Please follow your software documentation to properly configure the Internet
sharing software after you install your wireless networking adapters. To
install your wireless network adapter follow the instructions on the next page.
If the Internet Sharing Software will be installed on the same computer into
which you are installing this wireless network adapter, then follow these
steps:
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1. Install the DWL-520 Wireless PCI Adapter (please refer to the
Quick Install Guide.)
2. Check the Device Manager to confirm that your adapter is installed
correctly. Please refer to the Networking Basics section in this
manual entitled: Checking the Installation of the Drivers for the
Wireless Adapter.
3. Install your Internet Sharing Software
4. If required by the ICS software, set the static IP Address for the
wireless adapter. Please refer to the Networking Basics section in
this manual entitled: Assigning an IP Address.
Note: The IP Address for all the computers on the network must be in the same IP
Address range, and the Subnet Mask must be the same for all the computers on 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.
5. Learn to share printers and files. Please refer to the Networking
Basics section in this manual entitled: Adding and Sharing Printers.
If the Internet Sharing Software will be installed on a computer other than
the one in which you are installing the DWL-520 Wireless PCI Adapter,
then follow these steps:
1. Install the DWL-520 Wireless PCI Adapter into the computer
(please refer to the Quick Install Guide.)
2. Check the IP Address for the wireless adapter. Please make
certain that all the computers on your network are in the same IP
Address range. Please refer to the Networking Basics section in
this manual entitled: Checking your IP Address.
Note: By default, the wireless adapter is set to obtain a Dynamic IP
Address, automatically.
3. Learn to share printers and files. Please refer to the Networking
Basics section in this manual entitled: Adding and Sharing Printers
in Windows XP.
Installation
This section shows you how to install the Utility if you are using Windows
2000, 98, ME, or NT operating systems. Follow the instructions given below
on how to install the hardware (DWL-520 PCI Adapter) and then the
software (driver and utility). For those using Windows XP, the installation
procedure will be the same until the utility installation. Windows XP has a
built in utility for wireless devices. The configuration utility does not need to
be installed for users using the XP operating system.
System Requirements:
• A desktop computer with an available 32-bit PCI Card slot
• At least a 300 MHz processor and 32 MB of memory
• PCI Controller properly installed and working
• An 802.11b Access Point (for Infrastructure Mode) or another
802.11b wireless adapter (for Ad-Hoc mode.)
1. Installing the DWL-520
• Turn on the computer
Insert the DWL-520
•
Wireless PCI Adapter
into an available 32-bit
Cardbus PC Card slot.
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2. Installing the Driver
Installing the software involves two steps. The first is to install the Driver and
the second is to install the Configuration Utility.
• When the DWL-520 has been inserted into a 32-bit PCI slot, the
Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears.
•
Continue with the installation and the screen below should appear.
Click on Next to proceed with the installation.
Click
Next
Insert the Driver CD into the CD-ROM drive.
•
The Install
Hardware Device Drivers window will appear. Click Next.
Click
Next
The installation will continue with the following screen. Click
•
Next.
Click
Next
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The following screen will appear.
•
The installation will continue with the following screen. Click
•
Next.
Click
Next
• The installation will continue with the following screen. Click
Yes.
The installation will finish with the following screen. Click
•
Finish.
Finish
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Click
3. Installing the Configuration Utility
Look for the file named “Setup.exe” on the installation CD-Rom. Double-click
on it to start the installation for the configuration utility.
When this screen appears click Next.
Setup.exe
Click
Next
.
To install to the folder C:\Program Files\NonBrand click Next.
Otherwise click on Browse to choose an alternate location.
Click
Next
Or Click
Browse
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Click Next to proceed with the utility installation.
Click
Next
The Setup Status screen will appear like the one below:
After the Utility has been successfully installed, InstallShield
Wizard will prompt you to restart your computer. Select “Yes, I
want to restart my computer now,” and click on Finish. This
completes the Utility installation.
Finish
Click
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3. Uninstalling the Configuration Utility
To uninstall the configuration utility simply click Uninstall under
ProgramsWLAN MonitorUninstall.
To uninstall the driver, right-click on My Computer.
Left-click on Properties to bring up the System Properties
screen.
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