D-Link Air DCF-660W User manual

For use with Handheld or Pocket PCs with Windows CE 3.0 / Pocket PC 2002
in an “Ad Hoc” or “Infrastructure” network. This guide is for installation
purposes only. Please see your Manual for more detailed information.
Contents of Package:
• D-Link Air DCF-660W 2.4 GHz Wireless
Compact Flash Adapter
• Manual, Drivers, and Utility on CD
• Printed Quick Installation Guide
If any of the above items are missing, please
contact your reseller.
System Requirement:
• PDA with Windows CE 3.0 / Pocket PC 2002 operating system with at least
32 MB of memory
• Compact Flash Type I or Type II slot
• Computer with “Microsoft Active Sync” installed
• An 802.11b Access Point (e.g., DWL-1000AP for Infrastructure mode) or
another 802.11b wireless adapter (e.g., DWL-650 for Ad-Hoc mode.)
The default settings for the DCF-660W will work out of the box when used with
D-Link Air and D-Link Air Plus Wireless Routers and Access Points.
Installin
Window
g the DCF-660W Drivers using
s XP, 2000, Me, 98
• Place the PDA in its cradle with the DCF-660W in the Type I or II
slot. Keep the PDA turned on.
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• Insert the driver CD that came with your DCF-660W into the CD-
ROM drive on your computer.
• Click on Install Drivers as
shown on the right. (Insert
Autorun SS)
Fi
g
. 1.1
If the Autorun function on your laptop computer does not automatically start,
proceed to the steps below. If it does, proceed to Fig. 1.3.
Go to Start > Run > type
D:\Setup.exe then click OK
Fig 1.2. XP setup screen.
NOTE: The letter “D” represents the
letter of the CD-ROM drive. Your
CD-ROM drive may be a different
drive letter.
The Windows 2000, Me, 98 screen will look similar to Fig 1.2.
Fig. 1.3
The InstallShield Wizard screen will
appear.
Click Next to continue
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Click Yes
Fig. 1.4
Fig. 1.5
Click OK
Click Finish
Fig. 1.6
Driver installation is now complete
Now, proceed to Section 3 to properly configure the wireless settings for the
DCF-660W. Reset the PDA to finalize the DCF-660W driver installation.
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• After resetting the PDA, the DCF-660W Compact Flash Adapter will finalize
its driver installation and the Settings screen
(Fig. 2.1) will appear. This section allows
users to set the IP address released from the
Wireless Router or Access Point.
• If the Settings screen does not appear, go to
Start > Settings > Connections and select
on IP Address icon tab. Select Use server-
assigned IP (dynamic IP) address via
DHCP or assign a specific IP address
(static IP) and click ok.
Check to see if the Wireless Router or Access
Point has a DHCP server built in. If DHCP
server is not available, select
“Use specific IP address” and enter in
the proper Static IP address, Subnet mask
and Default gateway information to access the
Wireless router or Access Point.
• By default the DCF-660W is set to “Use
server-assigned IP address.”
• To configure the SSID (Service Set
Identifier) and Network Type, go to Start >
Settings > select System tab > click on
DCF-660W CF Card icon.
Fig. 3.1
Configuring the DCF-660W Wireless Settings
Fig. 3.2

Select the “Configuration” tab (Fig. 3.3). By
default, it will display current wireless settings:
SSID - (Service Set Identifier) is a name that
identifies a wireless network. Access Points and
wireless clients attempting to connect to a specific
WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) must use the
same SSID. The default setting is default. Note:
Specifying an SSID will prevent you from inadvertently
connecting to a different wireless network.
Network Type – Use “Infrastructure” mode if you
will be using a Wireless Router or Access Point in
your network. Use “Ad-hoc”, if you will not be
using an Access Point. Ad-hoc requires the same
channel and the same SSID for wireless devices on
the wireless network. Fig. 3.3
Power Saving Mode – The “Power Save” mode is used to extend battery life.
Note: In “Power Save” mode, the associated Wireless Router or the Access Point must support
Power Saving” for communication to be established. “
Tx Rate – The default transfer rate of “Auto” which allows the DCF-660W to adjust
to the most optimal transfer rate available. However, the settings can be set at a fixed
ransfer rate.
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If any changes are made in this section, select Apply to save changes.
For detailed explanation on the Ad-Hoc, Infrastructure mode, wireless basics,
and troubleshooting, please refer to the DWL-660W Manual.
T
D
he Wireless configuration of the
CF-660W is now complete
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Troubleshooting
The illustration shows a typical wireless setup
for accessing the Internet connection using
the D-Link Air DCF-660W in a PDA.
In most scenarios, a wireless Access Point or
Access Point is used to connect to the wireless
local area network (WLAN) at home, office,
or public areas.
• Q: I cannot connect to the access point or wireless router.
A1: Make sure that the SSID on the DCF-660W CF adapter matches the
SSID on the Wireless Router or Access Point.
A2: Make sure the WEP encryption settings for the DWL-660W CF
adapter matches the Wireless Router or Access Point WEP encryption.
• Q: The DCF-660W link light is not on.
A: Check to see if the DCF-660W CF adapter is firmly inserted into a
type I or II slot in the PDA.
• Q: I am unable to access the Internet using the DWL-650.
A1: Check that the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS settings
are correctly entered for the network.
A2: Check the connection to the gateway by using the CF utility
software found in the Link section.
For detailed explanation on Ad-Hoc, Infrastructure mode, Basics of
networking, and troubleshooting, please refer to the DCF-660W Manual.
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Contacting Technical Support
Thank you for purchasing D-Link Air DCF-660W. For any questions
or assistance using the DCF-660W, please feel free to contact
technical support.
The most recent software and documentation are available on the D-Link
website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the
United States during 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 Telephone:
[phone]
24 hours a day, seven days a week.
D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:
http://support.dlink.com
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