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High-Gain Indoor Antenna
DWL-AG700AP Install Guide
DWL-AG700AP Install Guide
Version 1.0
DWL-G520M
Wireless 108G MIMO Desktop Adapter
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DWL-G520M Install GuideSystem Requirements
System Requirements
Minimum System Requirements:
A desktop computer with an available 32-bit PCI slot
At least 500
MHz processor and 64MB of
memory
An 802.11g Access Point (for Infrastructure mode)
Manual and
Software on CD
D-Link DWL-G520M
Wireless 108G MIMO
Desktop Adapter
Package Contents
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DWL-G520M Install Guide Hardware Overview
Hardware Overview
This is the connector that
fi ts into the PCI slot on your
computer’s motherboard.
32-bit connector
Used to wirelessly connect
to WiFi networks.
Smart Antenna
Indicates that the adapter
is properly installed when
the co m p u t e r i s o n a n d
blinks when data is being
transmitted.
Link/Activity LED
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DWL-G520M Install GuideDriver Installation
Turn on the computer and insert the D-Link DWL-G520M Driver
CD in the CD-ROM drive. The installation Wizard will automatically
appear.
Installing the Drivers
The step-by-step instructions that follow are shown in Windows XP.
The steps and screens are similar for the other Windows operating
systems.
Do
NOT install the DWL-G520M Wireless 108G MIMO Desktop
Adapter into your computer before installing the driver software
from the D-Link CD!
Click Install Drivers
Click Next
If the Installation Wizard does not automatically start on your computer,
type “D:\Drivers\setup.exe.” If the Wizard does start, proceed to the
next screen.
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Installing the Drivers (continued)
Click Next
Click Finish
Click Next
Select “No, I will restart my computer later” and click Finish. Shut
down your computer and unplug its power cable.
Remember to leave
the DWL-G520M Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive.
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To avoid damage caused by static electricity, make sure to
properly ground yourself, by fi rst touching a metal part of your
computer to discharge any static electricity, before working
with the DWL-G520M Wireless PCI Adapter.
A. Make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power
cord.
B. Remove the back cover of the computer.
C. Install the DWL-G520M carefully and fi rmly seat it into an
available PCI slot (which is usually white or cream colored).
Installing the DWL-G520M
D. Secure the DWL-G520M back panel shield with a screw.
E. Replace the computer’s cover.
F. Place the computer back in its normal position.
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Click Next
Select Install the
software automatically
(Recommended).
Click Continue Anyway.
Click Finish to complete
the installation.
Restart your Computer
When you restart your computer this Found New Hardware Wizard
screen will appear.
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If the utility icon does not
appear, do uble-c lick the
shortcut icon that has
appeared on your desktop.
After completing the Found New Hardware Wizard, the Confi guration
Utility will automatically start and the utility icon will appear in the
bottom right hand corner of the desktop screen (system tray). If
this icon appears GREEN, then you have successfully installed the
DWL-G520M, are connected to a wireless network, and are ready
to communicate!
Your Installation is Complete!
Double-click the utility icon to
use the confi guration utility.
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DWL-G520M Install Guide Using the Confi guration Utility
For Windows XP, if you wish to use the Wireless 108G MIMO utility,
please do the following:
Using the Utility in Windows XP
Click the XP networking
icon to use the Zero
Confi guration Wireless
Settings.
Click Advanced.
Uncheck Use Windows
to confi gure my wireless
network settings.
Click OK.
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DWL-G520M Install GuideUsing the Confi guration Utility
Using the Confi guration Utility
Status: Displays the MAC Address of the access point or wireless router
that is associated with the DWL-G520M.
SSID: Displays the Service Set Indentifier assigned to the wireless
network.
Profi le Name: Displays the current profi le
being used.
Tx Rate: Displays the current data transmission rate.
Channel: Displays the channel information.
Signal Quality: Represents the wireless signal quality between the access
point and the DWL-G520M. The percentage coincides with the graphical
bar.
Signal Strength: Represents the wireless signal strength between the
access point and the DWL-G520M.
The percentage coincides with the
graphical bar.
Data Rate: Graphically displays the statistics of data tran
smitted and
received.
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Using the Confi guration Utility (continued)
SSID (1-3): The Service Set Identifi er is the name assigned to the wireless
network. You may enter up to 3 different wireless networks to connect to.
Wireless Mode: Select Infrastructure if you want to connect to an access
point or wireless router. Ad-Hoc mode is used for peer-to-peer networking.
Ad-Hoc Band: Select 11B or 11G (see Support Band below).
Channel: Select the channel (1-11) to use. Available only in Ad-Hoc mode.
Power Mode: Continuous Access Mode is the default setting. For best results
leave this setting at the default.
Support
Band: Select the wireless mode of your wireless network:
11B - Connect to an 802.11b-only network.
11G - Connect to an 802.11
g-only network.
Check both if using in an 802.11b/g mixed network.
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Connect to a Wireless Network
To connect to an existing wireless network, click Site Survey.
Available Network: Displays all available wireless networks including the
MAC address of the device, SSID, channel, and signal strength.
Refresh: Click to rescan for available wireless networks.
Connect: Highlight the network you would like to connect to and click this
button.
Profi le: Displays
created profi les.
Add:
Click to add a profi le.
Remove: Click to delete an existing profi le.
Properties: Click to display the properties for a profi le.
Please refer to the manual on your D-Link CD for more information regarding
the confi guration utility.
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DWL-G520M Install Guide Appendix A
IP Address Confi guration
To connect to a network, make sure the proper network settings are
confi gured for the DWL-G520M.
WINDOWS XP:
Go to Start > right-click on My Network Places > select
Properties
.
Click Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP)
Click Properties
Double-click on the network
connection associated with the
DWL-G520M.
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IP Address Confi guration (continued)
Static IP address setup
Used when a DHCP server is not available on the local network.
Select Use the following IP
address
IP address: 192.168.0.28
Subnet Mask:
255.255.255.0
Click OK
Input a static IP address in the
same range as the wireless router
or access point.
Dynamic IP address setup
Used when a DHCP server is available on the local network (e.g.,
a Router).
Select Obtain an IP address
automatically (if the wireless
router or access point has
DHCP server enabled).
Select Obtain DNS server
address automatically.
Click OK
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IP Address Confi guration (continued)
Dynamic IP address setup
Used when a DHCP server is available on the local network. (e.g
.,
a Router).
Select Obtain an IP address
automatically (if the wireless
router or access point has
DHCP server enabled).
Select Obtain DNS server
address automatically.
Click OK
For WINDOWS 2000:
Go to Start > Settings > Network and Dial-Up connections >
double-click on the Local Area Connection associated with the
DWL-G520M > select Properties.
Click Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP).
Click Properties.
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Contacting Technical Support
Technical Support
D-Link’s website contains the latest user documentation and software updates
for D-Link products.
D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States
and Canada for the duration of the product’s warranty period.
U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link Technical Support through
our website or by phone.
United States
Telephone
(877) 453-5465
Twenty four hours a day, seven days a week.
World Wide Web
http://support.dlink.com
E-mail
support@dlink.com
Canada
Telephone
(800) 361-5265
Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 12:00am EST.
World Wide Web
http://support.dlink.ca
E-mail
support@dlink.ca
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Copyright ©2005 D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. D-Link, the D-Link logo are registered trademarks
of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifi cations. Actual data throughput will
vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffi c, building materials and construction, and
network overhead lower actual data throughput rate. Product specifi cations, size and shape are subject to change without notice,
and actual product appearance may differ from that depicted on the packaging. Visit www.dlink.com for more details.
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