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Wi reless Cardbus Adapter

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Package Contents ..........................................................................................3

I ntroduction ......................................................................................................4

Wireless Basics ..............................................................................................6

Getting Started............................................................................................. 10

Using the Configuration Utility .................................................................... 13

Networking Basics....................................................................................... 20

Troubleshooting............................................................................................ 33

Technical Specifications ............................................................................. 38

Contacting Technical Support..................................................................... 40

Warranty and Registration........................................................................... 41

Pa ckage Contents

Contents of Package:

D-Link AirPlus Xtrem e G+ DWL-G650+

2.4 GHz - 54Mbps Wireless Cardbus Ada pter M anual, Warranty and Drivers on CD

Printed Quick I nstallation Guide

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

System Requirements for Configuration:

A laptop or notebook computer with an available 32-bit

Cardbus slot

Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows M e, or Windows 98SE

At lea st 32 MB of memory a nd a 300 MHz processor

An 802.1 1g or 802.11b Access Point (for Infrastructure mode),

or a nother 802.11g or 802.11b wireless ada pter (for Ad-Hoc, peer-to-peer networking mode.)

Introduction

The D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G+ DWL-G650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapter is a 802.11g high- performance, wireless adapter that supports high-speed wireless networking at home, at work or in public places.

U nlike most network cards, the DWL-G650+ provides data transfers at up to 8X (compared to the st andard 11 Mbps) when used with other D-Link AirPlus Xt reme G products. The

802.1 1g standard is backwards compatible with 802.11b products.This means that you do not need to change your entire network to maintain connectivity. You may sacrifice some of 802.11g’s speed when you mix 802. 11b and 802.11g devices, but you will not los e the abilit y to communicate when you incorporate the 802.11g standard into y our

802.1 1b network. You may choose to slowly change your network by gradually replacing the 802.11b devices with 802.11g devices .

In addition to offering fa ster data transfer speeds when used with other 802.11g products, the DWL-G650+ has the newest, strongest, most advanced security feat ures available today. When us ed with other 802.11g WPA (WiFi P rotect ed Access) and 802.1x compatibl e products in a network with a radius server, the security features include:

WPA*: A new s ecurity feature, Wi-Fi Protected Access authorizes and identifies

users based on a secret key that changes automatically at a regular interval.

WPA uses TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) to change the temporal key

every 10 ,000 packets (a packet is a kind of message transmitted over a network.) This insures muc h greater securit y t han the standard WEP securit y. (By contra st, the older WEP encryption required the keys to be cha nged manually.)

802.1x*: Authentication is a firs t line of defense against intrusion. In the Authentication proces s the server verifies the identity of the client attempting to connect t o the network. Unfamiliar clients would be denied a ccess.

For home users that will not incorporate a RADIUS server in their network, the security for the D WL-G650+, used in conjunction with other 802.11g products, will still be much stronger tha n ever before. Utilizing the Pre Shared Key mode of WPA, the DWL-G650+ will obt ain a new security key every time it connec ts to the 802.11g network. You only need to input your encryption information once in the configuration menu. No longer will you have to ma nually input a new WEP key frequently to ensure se curity, with the DWLG650+, you will a utomatically receive a new key every time you connect, vastly increasing the safet y of your communications.

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Fe atures

Fully compatible with the 802.1 1g standard to provide a wireless data rate of

up to 54Mbps Ba ckwards compatible with the 802.11b standard to provide a wireless data

rate of up to 1 1Mbps

WPA* (Wi Fi Protected Access) authorizes and identifies users based on a

secret key that cha nges automatically at a regular interval, for example:

TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol), in conjunction with a RADIUS server , changes the temporal key every 10,000 packets, ensuring greater security

Pre Shared Key mode means that the home user, without a RADIUS

server, will obtain a new security key every time the he or she connects to t he network, vastly improving t he safety of communications on the network.

802.1x* Authentication in conjunction with the radius server verifies the

identity of would be clients

Utilizes OFDM technology (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing)

User-friendly configuration a nd diagnostic utilities

Operates i n the 2.4GHz frequency range

LEDS

LED sta nds for Light-Emitting Diode. The DWL-G650+ has the following

LEDs:

LED LED Activity

Activity

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A blinking light indicates data is being tra nsmitted

A steady light indicates a connection to a n Access Point

Wireless B asics

D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to- use a nd compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. D-Link wireles s products will allow you a ccess to the data you want, when a nd where you w ant it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking brings.

A WLAN is a c ellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires. WLANs are used increasingly in both home a nd office environments, and public areas such as airports, coffee shops and universities. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN tec hnology are helping people to work a nd communicate more efficiently. Increased mobility a nd the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastruc ture have proven to be beneficial for many users.

Wireless users c an 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.

Wireless Basics (continued)

People use WLAN technology for many different purposes:

Mobility - Productivity increases when people have access to data in any

locatio n within the operating range of the WLAN. Management decisions based on real-time information c an significa ntly improve worker efficiency.

Low Implementation Costs – WLANs are easy to set up, manage, change

a nd 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 impra ctical.

Installation and Network Expansion - Installing a WLAN system ca n be

fa st and easy and can eliminate the need to pull cable through walls and ceilings. Wireless technology allows the network to go where wires cannot go - even outside the home or office.

Inexpensive Solution – Wireless network devices are as competitively priced

a s conventional Ethernet network devices.

Scalability – WLANs can be configured in a variety of ways to meet the needs

of specific applications a nd installations. Configurations are easily cha nged a nd range from peer-to-peer networks suitable for a small number of users to larg er infrastructure networks to accommodate hundreds or thousands of users, depending on the number of wireless devices deployed.

The DWL-G650+ is compatible with the following wireles s products:

D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+, D-Link AirPlus Xtrem e G+ DWL-G650+

Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop computers D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+, D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G+ DWL-G520+

Wireless PCI cards used with desktop computers

D-Link AirPlus DWL-900AP+ and D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G+

DWL-2000AP+

Enha nced 2.4GHz Wireless Ac cess Points

D-Link AirPlus DWL-800AP+

Enha nced 2.4GHz Wireless Ra nge Extender

D-Link AirPlus DWL-810+

Enha nced 2.4GHz Ethernet-to-Wireless Bridge

Wireless Basics (continued)

Standards-Based Technology

The DWL-G650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapter utilizes the 802.11g standard. The IEEE 802.11g standard is an extension of the 802.11b standard. It increases

the data rate up to 54 Mbps within the 2.4GHz band, utilizing OFDM technology. This mea ns that in most environments, within the sp ecified range of this device,

you w ill be able to transfer large files quickly or even watch a movie in MPEG format over your network without noticeable delays. This technology works by tra nsmittin g high-speed digital data over a radio wave utilizing OFDM (Ort hogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) technology. OFDM works by splitting the radio signal into multiple smaller sub-signals that are then transmitted simultaneously at diffe rent frequencies to the receiver. OFDM reduces the amount of crosstalk (interference) in signal transmissions. The D-Link DWL-G650+ will automati cally sens e the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest speed and ra nge possible.

802.11g offers the most advanced network security features available today, includ ing: WPA , 802.1x TKIP, AES and Pre-Shared Key mode. These security

features are explained in more detail in the Introd uction and the Features section of this manual.

The DWL-G650+ is backwards compatible with 802.11b devices. This means that if you have an existing 802.11b network, the devices in that network will be compatible with 802.11g devices at speeds up to 11Mbps in the 2.4GHz range. Als o based on the IEEE 802.11b sta ndard, the DWL-G650+ is interoperable with existing compatible 2.4GHz wireless technology with data transfer speeds of up to 11Mbps.

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Wireless Basics (continued)

Installation Considerations

The D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G+ DWL-G650+ lets you access your network, using a wireless connection, from virtually anywhere within its operating range. Keep in mind, however, 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 frequenc y) noise in your home or business . The key to maximizing wireless ra nge is to follow these basic guidelines:

1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DWL-G650+ and

other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your D-Link AirPlus Extreme G+ Wireless product’s ra nge from 3-90 feet (1-

30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or c eilings is

minimized.

2. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 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.

3. Building Materials ca n impede the wireless signal - a solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on ra nge. Try to position wireless devices and computers with wireless adapters so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways and not other materials.

4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that may generate extreme RF noise.

Getting Started

There are basically two modes of networking:

Infra structure – using an Access Point, or Wireless Router,

such a s the DI-624+.

Ad-Hoc – directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to-

peer communication, using wireless network ada pters on ea ch computer, such a s two or more DWL-G650+ wireless network Cardbus adapters.

On the following pages we will show you an example of a n Infrastructure Network and an Ad-Hoc Network.

An Infra structure network c ontains an Access Point or a Wireles s Router. The Infra structure Network example shown on the following page contains the following D-Link network devices (your existing network may be comprised of other devices):

A wireless Router - D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G+ DI-624+

A la ptop computer with a wireles s adapter -

D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G+ DWL-G650+

A desktop c omputer with a wireles s adapter -

D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G520+,

or D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ A Cable modem - D-Link DCM-200

Getting Started

Setting up a Wirele ss Infrastructure Network

Plea se remember that D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G+ wireless devices are pre- configured to connect together, right out of the box, w ith their default settings.

For a ty pical wireless setup at home (as shown above), please do the following:

You will need broadba nd Internet access (a Cable or DSL-subscriber line into

your home or office)

Consult with your Cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem

Connect the Cable or DSL modem to your broadba nd router (see the Quick Installation Guide included w ith your router.)

If you are connecting a desktop computer to your network, install the D-Link

AirPlus Xtrem G+ D WL-520+ wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot on

your desktop computer . You may also install the D WL-520+.

(See the Quick Installation Guide included with the network adapter.)

Install the drivers for the D-Link D WL-G650+ wireless Cardbus adapter into a la ptop computer. You may also install DWL-650+. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the network adapter.)

Getting Started

Setting up a Wireless Ad Hoc Network

I nstall the D-Link DWL-G650+ Wireless Network adapter into one la ptop computer. See t he Quick Installation Guide included w ith the

product for installation instructions.

I nstall another DWL-G650+ into a laptop computer. See the Quick

Ins tallation Guide included w ith the product.

Set the wireless configuration for the adapters to Ad-Hoc mode, set the ada pters to the same channel, and assign an IP Address to ea ch computer on the Ad-Hoc network. (See Box below)

IP Address

When assigning IP Addresses to the computers on the network, please remember that the IP Address for each computer must be in the same IP Address range as all the computers in the network, and the subnet mask must be exactly the same for all the computers in the network.

For exa mple: If the first computer is assigned an IP Address of 192.168.0.2 with a Subnet M ask of 255.255.255.0, then the second computer can be a ssigned an IP Address of 192.168.0.3 with a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255. 0, etc.

IMPORTANT: If computers or other devices are assigned the same IP Add ress, one or m ore of the devices may not be visible on the network.

Using the Configuration Utility

I f you wish to change the default settings or optimize the performa nce of the DWL-G650+, D-Link has included a configuration utility for this purpose. However, in Windows XP, you will instead use zero configuration utility.

Before you use the configuration utility for the DWL-G650+, you must install the drivers a nd the configuration utility from the CD-ROM that came with the DWL- G650+. (Plea se see the Quick Installation Guide that came with the product.) After yo u have completed this installation and restarted your computer, you can a ccess the Configuration Utility at a ny time by clicking on this icon that will a ppear on your desktop.

After double-clicking on the icon on the desktop (shown at right), the Link I nfo window shown on the next page will appear:

Configuration Utility

Link Info

Status: Displays the M AC Address of the Access Point that is associated with the DWL-G650+.

SSID: The Servic e Set Identifier is the name assigned to the wireless network. The factory SSID setting is set to default.

TxRate: The default setting is Auto; TxRate settings are automatically determined by the DWL-G650+ depending on the distance from the access point at this default setting.

Cha nnel: Displays the channel information. By default, the cha nnel is set to 6 a nd selection is automatically determined by the DWL-G650+.

Link Quality / Signal Strength: Displays the Link Quality for the DWLG650+ wireless connection to the access point. The Signal Strength represents the wireless signal between the access point and the DWLG650+. The percentage coincides with the graphical bar.

Data Rate: Displays the statistics of data tra nsmitted and received.

Configuration Utility

Configuration

This configuration screen displays the default settings for the DWL-G650+

To comm unicate on the network all devices must have the

s ame settings for the following properties :

SSID - (Service Set Identifier) is a name that identifies a wireless network. Access Points a nd wireless clients attempting to connect to a specific WLAN (Wireless Local Area Net work) must use the same SSID. The default setting is default.

Wireless Mode - Click on the pull-down menu; select from the following options:

Infras tructure - connec ting the WLAN using an Access Point. (The default

setti ng.) Ad-Hoc – wireless mode used when connecting directly to a computer equipped

with a wi reless adapter in a peer-to-peer environment.

Channel – The default cha nnel setting is cha nnel 6. However, the DWL-G650+ will automatic ally select the channel to match the channel setting for the selected Access Point. In Ad Hoc mode, t he channel must be manually set to the same channel for ea ch wireless ada pter.

TX Rate - Select the transmission rate on the network. Auto is t he default sett ing. TX rates are automatically determined by the DWL-G650+ depending on the distance from the a ccess point.

Preamble - Auto is the default setting. The Preamble defines the length of the CRC block (Cyclic Redundancy Check is a common technique for detecting data tra nsmission errors) for communication between the Acces s Point and the wireless Network adapters. Note: High network traffic area s should use the shorter preamble

type.

Power Mode – Selec t from three modes:

Continuous Acces s Mode-this default setting consumes the most power Maximum Power Save-this setting consumes the least power Power Save- this setting consumes a moderate amount of power

If a ny changes are made to the configuration of the wireless adapter, click Apply to save the changes.

Configuration Utility

Encryption

Data Encr yption – enable Encryption by clicking on the box. Encryption is disabled as the default setting.

Authorization mode – choose one of the following modes:

Open Authentication – communicates the key a cross the

network Shared Authentication – allows communication only with other

devices w ith identical WEP settings Auto – will automatically adjust to the Authentication mode of the

wireless client

Network Key – enter a key in either ASCII (e.g., a word) or hexadecimal format

Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 a nd the letters A-F ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Intercha nge) is a code for

represent ing English letters as numbers from 0-127

Key Format - ASCII or Hexadecimal Key type - select the key length, either 64, 128 or 256bits

Key Index – You can create up to 4 different s ecurity keys

Click Apply to save the changes.

Configuration Utility

Site Survey

Available Networks

The top sec tion of the window displays the Available Networks. Scroll up a nd down the list and highlight the network to which you wish to connect. Click on the Connect button.

Profiles

I n the lower half of the screen, you can manage the profiles that you have created for the wireless network at home, at the office and in public places. Scroll up a nd down and highlight the profile that you wish to configure. You ca n ADD or REMOVE a profile, or configure the Properties of the profile in order to connect with an available network.

Add

Click on Add a nd the screen on the next page will appear.

Configuration Utility

Add New Profile

I n this window you can configure all the properties of a profile in order to connect with a network of your choice.

After you have entered your changes in this window, click OK to save the cha nges.

Configuration Utility

About

The ABOUT screen gives you information about the Firm ware and Utility Versions of the DWL-G650+.

Networking Basics

Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP

I n this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using Microsoft Windows XP.

Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.com

a nd http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking

computers using Windows 2000, ME or 98SE.

Go to Start>Control Panel>Network C onnections Select Set up a home or small office network

When this screen appears, click Next.

Networking Basics

Plea se follow all the instructions in this window:

Click Next I n the following window, selec t the best description of your computer. I f your

computer connects to the internet through a gateway/router, select the second option as shown.

Click Next

Networking Basics

Enter a Com puter description and a Computer na me (optional.)

Click Next Enter a W orkgroup name. All computers on your network should have the

sa me Workgroup name.

Click Next

Networking Basics

Plea se wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes.

When the changes are complete, click Next. Plea se wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer.

This may take a few minutes.

Networking Basics

In the window below, select the option that fits your needs. In this example, Create a Network Se tup Disk has been selected. You will run this disk on each of the

computers on your network. Click Next.

Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive A.

Click Next

Networking Basics

Plea se read the information under Here’s how in the screen below. After you complete the Network Setup Wizard you will use the Network Setup Disk to run the Network

Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on your network. To continue click Next.

Networking Basics

Plea se read the information on this screen, then click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard.

The new settings will take effect when you restart the computer. Click Yes to restart the computer.

You have completed configuring this computer. Next, you will need to run the Network Setup Disk on all the other computers on your network. After running the Network Setup Disk on all your computers, your new wireless net- work will be ready to use.

Networking Basics

Naming your Computer

To na me your computer, please follow these directi ons:In Windows XP:

Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen)

Right-click on My Computer

Select Properties and click

Select the Computer

Name Tab in the System Properties window.

You may enter a Computer Description if you

wish; this field is optional.

To rena me the computer

a nd join a domain, Click Change.

Networking Basics

Naming your Computer

n In this window, enter the

Computer name

Select Workgroup and enter the

na me of the Workgroup

All computers on your network

must have the same Workgroup na me.

Click OK

Checking the IP Address in Windows XP

The wi reless adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP Address ra nge (see Getting Started in this manual for a definition of IP Address Range.) To check on the IP Address of the adapter, please do the following:

Right-click on the

Local Area Connection icon

in the t ask bar

Click on Status

Networking Basics

Checking the IP Address in Windows XP

This window will appear.

Click the

Support tab

Click Clos e

Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000

Note: Residential Gateways/Broadband Routers will automatically assign IP Addres ses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) technology. If you are using a DHCP-capable Gateway/Router you will not need to a ssign Static IP Addresses.

If you are not using a DHCP capable Gateway/Router, or you need to assign a Static IP Address, plea se follow these instructions:

Go to Start

Double-c lick on

Control Panel

Networking Basics

Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000

n Double-click on

Network Connections

Right-cl ick on Local Area Connections

Double-c lick on

Properties

Networking Basics

Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000

Click on Internet Protocol

(TCP/IP)

Click Properties

In the window below, select Use the following IP address. Input your I P

address and subnet mask. (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, t he 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 sa me for all the computers on the network.)

IP Address:

e.g., 192.168.0.2

D-Link AirPlus XtremeG DWL-650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter

Subnet Mask:

255.255.255.0

Default Gateway:

Enter t he 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 s erver address. Enter the LAN IP address of the Wireless Router. (D-Link wireles s routers have a LAN IP address of 192.168.0.1)

Click OK

You ha ve completed the assignment of a Static IP Address. (You do not need to assign a Static IP Address if you have a DHCP-ca pable Gatew ay/Router.)

Networking Basics

Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP and 2000

Go to Start > Run >

type cmd. A window similar to this one will a ppear. Type

ping xxx.xxx.xxx. xxx, where xxx is

the IP Address of the Wireless Router or Access Point. A good wireless connection will show four replies from the Wireless Router or a ccess point, as shown.

Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows ME and 98SE

Go to Start > Run

> type command. A window similar to this will appear . Type ping xxx.

xxx.xxx.xxx where xxx is the IP Address of the

Wireless Router or Access Point. A good wireless connection will show four replies from the wireless router or a ccess point, a s shown.

Troubleshooting

This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the inst allation and operation of the D WL-G650+. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP. If you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following exa mples.)

1. Check that the drivers for the DWL-G650+ are installed properly.

n Go to Start >

My Computer > Properties

Select the

Hardware Tab

Click Device

Manager

Troubleshooting

Double-click

on Network Adapters

Right-click on D-Link

D WL-G650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapter

Select Properties

to check that the drivers are installed properly

D-Link AirPlus XtremeG+ DWL-G650+

D-Link AirPro DWL-AB650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter

D-Link AirPlus XtremeG DWL-G650+

Look under Device

Status to check that the device is working properly

Click OK

Troubleshooting

2. I cannot connect to the access point or the wireless router.

M ake sure that the SSID on the DWL-G650+ Cardbus adapter is

exa ctly the sa me as the SSID on the Access Point or wireless router.

M ove the DWL-G650+ and Access Point or Wireless router into the

sa me room a nd then test the wireless connection. Disable all security settings. (WEP, MAC Address Control, AES)

M ake sure that the Radio is not locked down to a different

frequency T urn off your Access Point a nd the computer with the DWL-G650+.

T urn on the Access Point, and then turn on the computer with the DWL-G650+.

Refresh the DWL-G650+ Utility

3. The DWL-G650+ Power and Link lights are not on.

Check to see if the DWL-G650+ Cardbus adapter is firmly inserted into the Cardbus slot of your laptop computer.

4. I forgot m y Encry ption key.

Reset the Access Point to its factory default settings and restore the

DWL-G650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapter to the factory default s ettings . (The default settings are lis ted in the Using the

Configuration Utility section in this ma nual.)

5. The com puter does not recognize the DWL-G650+ Wireless Ada pter.

M ake sure that the DWL-G650+ Wireless Adapter is properly seated

in the computer’s Cardbus slot. I f Windows does not detect the hardware upon ins ertion of the

adapter, make sure to completely remove drivers that were previously loaded. To remove the drivers, do the following:

Troubleshooting

A. Under Tools> select Folder Options… > select View >

under Hidden files and folders > select Show hidden

files and folders

B. Uncheck Hide extension for known file types > click

on Apply

C. Search for previously loaded driver files. Remove these

files from the INF and SYSTEM32 (D RIVERS) folders in the Windows directory. Note: Windows XP and Window s 2000 will rename .inf files that have not received WHQL certification into oem.inf files (e.g.,

oem1.inf.)

6. The computer with the DWL-G650+ installed is unable to connect to the wireless network and/or the Internet.

Check that the LED indicators for the broadband modem are

indicating normal activity. If not, there may be a problem with the broadba nd 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, gateway, and DNS settings

are correc tly entered for the network In Infr astructure mode, make sure the same Service Set

Identifier (SSID) is specified on the settings for the wireless clients a nd access points. The SSID fa ctory default setting for the D-Link Air, AirPlus and AirPro products is default. (Double-click on the WLAN icon in the tas kbar. The Link Info screen will dis play the SSI D setting.)

I n Ad-Hoc mode, both wireless clients will need to have the same

SSID. Please note that it might be necessary to set up on e client to establish a BSS (Basic Service Set) and wait briefly before setting up other clients. This prevents several clients from tryin g to establish a BSS at the same ti me, which can result in multiple singular BSSs being established, rather tha n a single BSS with multiple clients a ssociated to it.

Troubleshooting

Check that the Network Connection for the wireles s client is

configured properly. Select AP (Infra structure) when connecting to an access point and select Ad-Hoc mode w hen connec ting without an access point. Double-click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar > clic k on Configuration to change the s ettings for the wireless adapter.

I f Security is enabled, make sure that the correct encryption keys are entered on both the DWL-G650+ and the access point. Doubleclick on the WLAN icon in the taskbar > click Encryption. Check to see that the key selected is set to the same key as other devices on the network.

7. How can I troubleshoot distance issues using the DWL-G650+.

M ove the DWL-G650+ and Access Point or Wireless router into

the sa me room and then test the wireles s connection.

Cha nge the channel of the Access Point.

M ove devices within the line of sight

Technical Specifications

Sta ndards

I EEE 802.11g

I EEE 802.11

I EEE 802.11b

Diagnostic LED

Power

Network

Temperature

Operating: 0ºC to 55ºC (32ºF to 131ºF)

Hum idity:

95% maximum, non-condensing

Internal Antenna Ty pe:

Diversityn

Bus Ty pe:

32-bit Cardbus

Security:

802.1x*n WPA* - Wi-Fi Protec ted Access (64-,128-WEP with TKIP, MIC, IV

Expa nsion, Shared Key Authentication)

Phy sical Dim ensions:

L = 4.64 inches (114.3mm)

W = 2.13 inches (54mm)

H = 0.34 inc hes (8.7mm)

W eight:

0.12 lb. (55 grams)

Warra nty:

3 years

*WPA will be availa ble Spring 2003 as a download

Technical Specifications

Data Rates:

With Automatic Fallback

54M bps; 48Mbps; 36Mbps; 24Mbps; 18Mbps; 12Mbps; 11Mbps;

9M bps; 6Mbps; 5.5Mbps; 2Mbps; 1Mbps

Media Access Control:

CSM A/CA with ACK

Frequency Range:

2.4GHz to 2.462GHz

Ra nge:

I ndoors: Up to 328 feet (100 meters)

Outdoors: Up to 1,312 feet (400 meters)

Power Consumption:

PowerSave mode = 28mA

Sta ndby mode = 4.66mA

T ransmit mode = 248mA

Modulation Technology:

Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)

Receiver Sensitivity:

54M bps OFDM, 10% PER,-68dBm

48M bps OFDM, 10% PER,-68dBm 36M bps OFDM, 10% PER,-75dBm

24M bps OFDM, 10% PER,-79dBm

18M bps OFDM, 10% PER,-82dBm

12M bps OFDM, 10% PER,-84dBm

1 1Mbps CCK, 8% PER, -82dBm

9M bps OFDM, 10% PER,-87dBm

6M bps OFDM, 10% PER,-88dBm

5.5M bps CCK, 8% PER,-85dBm

2M bps QPSK, 8% PER,-86dBm

1M bps BPSK, 8% PER,-89dBm

Tra nsmitter O utput Power:

15dBm ± 2dB

Contacting Technical Support

You ca n find the most recent software and user documentation on the D-Link website.

D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. customers can contact D-Link technical support through our web site, or by phone.

D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:

(877) 453-5465 24 hours a day, s even days a week.

D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:

http://support.dlink.com

When contacting technical support, please provide the following information:

Serial number of the unit (Bottom of unit)

M odel number or product name

Software type a nd version number

Warranty and Registration

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CE Mark Warning: This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio inter ference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate meas ures.

FCC Statement: This equipm ent has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against har mful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a ccordance with the instructions, may cause harm ful interference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that interference w ill not occur in a particular installation. If this equipm ent does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipm ent off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the follow ing measures:

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

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipm ent and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to w hich

the r eceiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This d evice com plies 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 any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation E xposure Statement:

This equipment complies w ith FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment, under 47 CFR 2.1093 paragraph (d)(2).

This transm itter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

(02/13/2003)

D Link DWLG650PLUS Manual revised

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual