D Link DGL3420A1 Users Manual
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
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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 suppl y with a different v oltage than the one included with y our product
will cause damage and void the warranty for this pr oduct.
If any of the above items are missing, please contact y our reseller.
Minimum System Requirements
To Change Default Settings you will need a PC with the following:
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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 bo x. The DGL-3420 will transf orm virtually any Ethernet device into a wireless
device, enab ling wireless communication o v er your network or in an Ad-Hoc/Peer-to-Peer mode.
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Introduction
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 de vice, such as a
media set-top box, wireless. The DGL-3420 is a true plug & play device 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 device
is also backwards compatible with 802.11b wireless networks. This Gaming Adapter provides lagfree performance and allows your gaming console to join your wireless netw ork.
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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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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 lev el of security f or data transfers
Supports Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure modes
Features and Benefits
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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
Hardware Overview
Wireless – a steady light indicates a
wireless connection.
A blinking light indicates that the
DGL-3420 is receiving/transmitting
from/to the wireless network.
Power – a steady light
indicates a proper
connection to a power
source.
System – a steady light
indicates a proper connection
to a gaming console.
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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 y ou want 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 r adio signals instead of
wires. WLANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments , and public areas such as
airports, coff ee shops and universities. Innovativ e 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 hav e 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 f or many diff erent purposes:
Mobility - Productivity increases when people have access to data in an y location within the operating
range of the WLAN. Management decisions based on real-time information can significantly improv e
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.
Wireless Basics
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 allo ws the network 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. Configurations are easily changed and range from peer-to-peer networks
suitable for a small number of users to larger infrastructure networks to accommodate hundreds or
thousands of users, depending on the number of wireless devices deplo y ed.
Inexpensive Solution - Wireless network devices are as competitiv ely priced as conventional 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 rate up to 54Mbps,
but within the 5GHz band. Both 802.11a and 802.11g utilize OFDMtechnology.
This means that in most environments, within the specified range of this de vice , you will be able to
transfer large files quickly or e ven watch a movie in MPEG f ormat over your network without noticeable
delays. This technology works by transmitting high-speed digital data over a radio wave utilizing
OFDM (Orthogonal FrequencyDivision Multiplexing) technology. OFDM works by splitting the radio
signal into multiple smaller sub-signals that are then transmitted simultaneously at different frequencies
to the receiver . OFDM reduces the amount of crosstalk (interference) in signal transmissions.
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. K eep in mind, howev er, that the n umber, thic kness and location
of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range.
T ypical ranges v ary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise
in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless r ange is to f ollow these basic guidelines:
Wireless Basics
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 f eet thick (.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 bef ore using the Web Configuration Utility:
You will need a Java-enabled Web browser such as the Internet Explorer 6.0 or later, or the
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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. F or example,
you can assign a static IP address of 192.168.0.2 and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 to the
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computer that you will use for configuration.
(Please refer to the Troubleshooting section of this man ual f or more inf ormation.)
Using the Configuration Interface
Factory Default Settings for the DGL-3420
Operating Mode:
SSID:
Channel:
Transmission rates:
Encryption:
Administrator Pass word:
IP Address Mode:
IP Address:
IP Subnet:
username:
Infrastructure
default
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Auto
No
Blank (no password needed)
Static
192.168.0.30
255.255.255.0
admin
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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.
Wizard
Using the Configuration Interface
The Wizard screen contains a wizard that assists you with the configuration of y our D-Link® Wireless
Gaming Adapter.
Basic > Wizard
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Wireless Security Setup Wizard
The Wireless Security Setup Wizard will assist y ou with setting up your wireless network. 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 follo wing steps:
To begin, click on the Launch Wireless Security Setup Wizard b utton.
The Welcome 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 netw ork
you will be using. Ad-Hoc mode is Peer-to-P eer networking where de vices 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.
Using the Configuration Interface
Step 3: Name Your Wireless Netw ork prompts y ou 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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