HIGH-PERFORMANCE WIRELESS NETWORKING
WIRELESS 108 G PCI CARD
HIGH SPEED CONNECTIVITY
Turbo Mode offers wireless speeds of
up to 108Mbps
DEPENDABLE SECURITY
Advanced security with WPA EAP/PSK,
WPA2 EAP/PSK, TKIP, and AES Support
ENHANCED WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY
The D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G™ DWL-G520 Wireless PCI Card delivers a cost-effective wireless upgrade for desktop PCs. Enhance your Internet experience
with a faster wireless connection and enjoy smooth digital phone calls, gaming, downloading, and video streaming. The adapter’s powerful integrated antenna
offers an operating range of up to 100 meters indoors and 400 meters outdoors.
TURBO MODE FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE
This high-performance PCI adapter is designed for users who demand the most from their wireless network. Powered by D-Link Wireless 108 G technology, the
DWL-G520 provides wireless transfers of up to 108Mbps using Turbo mode when used in conjunction with a compatible AirPlus Xtreme G 802.11g router. The
adapter is also seamlessly interoperable with 802.11b wireless networks. The DWL-G520 supports WPA/WPA2 security and WEP data encryption to protect
your personal information and prevent potential intruders.
PLUG-AND-PLAY
Installation Wizard and Connection
Software simplify setup and
management
EFFORTLESSLY UPGRADE AN EXISTING NETWORK
Plug-and-play installation allows this card to be quickly mounted in your PC for immediate operation. The D-Link Quick Install Wizard guides you through a
straightforward setup process. Your PC can be quickly configured without ever having to call a networking expert for assistance. A D-Link Wireless Connection
Management utility is also included to keep track of any frequently accessed networks.
DWL-G520
HIGH-PERFORMANCE WIRELESS NETWORKING
WHAT THIS PRODUCT DOES
The D-Link DWL-G520 is an internal wireless PCI
adapter card for your desktop PC. Installing this card
allows you to experience high-speed wireless Internet
connectivity, and to share documents, photos, music,
video, and printers distances of up to 400 meters.
802.11G COMPATIBILITY
Based on the 802.11g wireless LAN standard
specifications, D-Link Wireless 108 G adapters,
routers and access points provide real world
performance of up to 108Mbps when operating in
Turbo mode. This feature allows wireless network
connections to function smoothly even when
running bandwidth-demanding applications such as
streaming audio and video.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
+ Windows
2000 SP4, or Vista
+ CD-ROM drive
+ 20MB hard disk space
+ Available PCI slot
STANDARDS
+ IEEE 802.11g
+ PCI 2.3
MEDIA ACCESS CONTROL PROTOCOL
+ CSMA/CA with ACK
NETWORK ARCHITECTURE TYPES
+ Ad-Hoc mode
+ Infrastructure mode
FREQUENCY RANGE
+ 2.4 - 2.4835 GHz
OPERATING CHANNELS
+ US (FCC): 11
+ Europe (ETSI): 13
+ Canada (DOC): 11
NETWORK TRANSFER RATE 1 /
MODULATION TECHNIQUE
+ 802.11b: 11Mbps, 5.5Mbps: CCK
2Mbps: DQPSK 1Mbps: DBPSK
+ 802.11g: 54Mbps, 48Mbps,
36Mbps, 24Mbps, 18Mbps,
12Mbps, 9Mbps, 6Mbps: OFDM
(Orthogonal Frequency Division
Multiplexing)
RECEIVE SENSITIVITY
(FOR 802.11B)
+ 1Mbps: -92dBm
+ 2Mbps: -88dBm
+ 5.5Mbps: -86dBm
+ 11Mbps: -84dBm
98 SE, ME,
XP SP2,
RECEIVE SENSITIVITY
(FOR 802.11G)
+ 6Mbps: -88dBm
+ 9Mbps: -85dBm
+ 12Mbps: -85dBm
+ 18Mbps: -81dBm
+ 24Mbps: -77dBm
+ 36Mbps: -73dBm
+ 48Mbps: -71dBm
+ 54Mbps: -70dBm
TRANSMIT OUTPUT POWER
(FOR 802.11B)
+ 1Mbps, 2Mbps, 5.5Mbps, 11Mbps:
16dBm to 18dBm
TRANSMIT OUTPUT POWER
(FOR 802.11G)
+ 6Mbps, 9Mbps, 12Mbps, 18Mbps,
24Mbps: 16dBm to 18dBm
+ 36Mbps: 15dBm to 17dBm
+ 48Mbps: 14dBm to 16dBm
+ 54Mbps, 108Mbps: 13dBm to
15dBm
ANTENNA
+ External dipole antenna with
detachable reverse SMA
connector
OPERATING RANGE
2
+ Indoors:
Up to 100 meters (328 feet)
+ Outdoors:
Up to 400 meters (1,312 feet)
SECURITY
+ 64/128/152-bit WEP data
encryption
+ WPA EAP/PSK, WPA2 EAP/PSK
+ TKIP, AES support
DWL-G520
DIAGNOSTIC LEDS
+ Link
+ Activity
OPERATING VOLTAGE
+ 3.3V
POWER CONSUMPTION
+ Transmit mode: 248 mA
+ Power save mode: 28 mA
+ Standby mode: 4.66 mA
DIMENSIONS
+ Standard Bracket: 120mm (L) x
125mm (W) x 19mm (H)
(4.72” x 4.92” x 0.75”)
+ Short Bracket: 80mm (L) x 125mm
(W) x 19mm (H)
(4.64” x 3.15” x 0.34”)
WEIGHT
+ 55 grams (0.12 lb.)
OPERATING TEMPERATURE
+ Operating: 0º - 55º C (32º - 149º F)
+ Storage: 20º - 65º C (-4º - 149º F)
HUMIDITY
+ Up to 95% non-condensing
EMISSION (EMI)
+ FCC Class B
+ CE Class B
+ R&TTE
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54Mbps maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11g specifications. 108Mbps Turbo speed when operating with other D-Link Wireless 108 G
products. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and
network overhead, may lower actual data throughput rate.
2
Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range.
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Release 08 (February 2009)
ACN 052 202 83
D-Link Corporation
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