D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ User manual

Before You Begin
You must have at least the following:
• A laptop computer with an available 32-bit Cardbus slot
• At least a 300 MHz processor and 32 MB of memory
• Cardbus Controller properly installed and working in the laptop computer
• An 802.11b Access Point (for Infrastructure Mode) or another 802.11b
wireless adapter (for Ad-Hoc; Peer-to-Peer networking mode.)
Check Your Package Contents
These are the items included with your DWL-650+ purchase:
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Insert the D-Link CD-ROM
Into Your Computer
Turn on the computer and
Insert the D- Link AirPlus DWL-650+
Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive.
The step-by-step instructions that follow are shown in
Windows XP. The steps and screens are similar for
the other Windows operating systems.
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subject to change without notice. DWL-650+. 10182002
This product works with the following operating
system software: Windows XP, Windows
2000, Windows Me, Windows 98se
DWL-650+
D-Link AirPlus™
Wireless Cardbus Adapte
r
• DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapter
• CD-ROM (containing Drivers, Manual and Warranty)
Do NOT install
the DWL-650+
Cardbus
Adapter into your
computer before
installing the driver
software on the
D-Link CD!

Insert the D-Link
CD (continued)
The Install Screen will appear.
If the CD Autorun function on
your computer does not
automatically start, go to Start
> Run and type “D:\Setup.exe.”
If it does start, proceed to the
next screen.
Click Install Driver/PC Utility
Type “D:\Setup.exe.”
The letter “D”
represents the
letter of the CD-ROM
drive. Your CD-ROM
drive may be a
different drive letter.
Click OK
Click Next
Click Next

Insert the DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapter
Into the Cardbus Slot in Your Laptop
A. Make sure to turn off the laptop computer.
B. Locate the Cardbus slot on your laptop computer.
C. Gently insert the DWL-650+ into the Cardbus slot in your
laptop
computer (as shown.)
Click No, I will
restart my
computer later
Click Finish
Shut down your laptop

Insert the DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapter
Into the Cardbus Slot in Your Laptop
Restart Your Laptop Computer
When you restart your computer
this Found New Hardware Wizard
(Windows XP) screen will appear:
Click Next
Select Install the
software
automatically
(Recommended)
32-bit connector
This is the
connector that fits
into the Cardbus
slot of your laptop.
Link/Activity LED
Blinks when data is being
transmitted through the wireless
connection.
Built-in Antenna
Used to wirelessly
connect to 802.11b
(AirPlus, Air) networks.
Power LED
Lights to indicate
that the DWL-
650+ is properly
inserted.

(The D-Link driver software for this device is undergoing Windows Logo testing.
Microsoft certification is pending.)
For Windows 2000, this
Digital Signature Not Found
screen may appear after your
computer restarts.
For Windows Me and 98, after
your computer restarts, this
Systems Settings Change
screen may appear.
Your Installation is Complete!
After you’ve continued in Windows XP (or after the computer restarts in
the other Windows operating systems), the D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+
Configuration Utility will automatically start and the utility icon will appear
in the bottom right hand corner of the desktop screen (systray). If this
icon appears GREEN, then you have successfully installed the DWL-
650+, are connected to a wireless network and are ready to
communicate!
For Windows XP:
this Hardware
Installation alert screen
may appear after the
desktop computer
restarts.
Click Continue
Anyway to finalize
the installation
Click Yes to finalize
the installation
Select Yes to finalize
the installation
Double-click the utility icon to
use the configuration utility.
D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapter
D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapter

Using the Configuration Utility
The D-Link AirPlus Configuration Utility window will appear. By default, it will take
you to the Link Info section.
If the utility icon does not appear, double-
click the shortcut icon that has appeared
on your desktop.
A. Status: Displays the
MAC Address of the
A
ccess Point that
is associated with the
DWL-650+.
B. SSID:The Service Set
Identifier is the name
assigned to the wireless
network. The factory SSID
setting is set to default.
C. TxRate: The default
setting is 11 Mbps; however,
TxRate settings are auto-
matically determined by the
DWL-650+ depending on the
distance from the access point.
D. Channel: Displays
the channel information.
By default, the channel is
set to 6 and selection is
automatically determined
by the DWL-650+.
E. Link Quality / Signal Strength:
Displays the Link Quality for the DWL-
650+ wireless connection to the access
point. The Signal Strength represents the
wireless signal between the access point
and the DWL-650+. The percentage
coincides with the graphical bar.
F. Data Rate:
Graphically
displays the
statistics of data
transmitted and
received.
A
B
C
D
E
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DWL-650+

Make changes to the DWL-650+’s factory settings by clicking on the
Configuration menu.
G. SSID: The Service Set
Identifier is the name
assigned to the wireless
network. The factory SSID
setting is set to default.
Make changes here to
match the SSID on
existing Wireless Router
or Access Point.
H. Wireless Mode:
The factory setting is
set to Infrastructure.
A
d-Hoc mode is used
for peer-to-peer
networking.
I. Channel: By default, the
channel is set to 6. Channel
selection is automatically
determined by the DWL-650+
depending on the channel setting
of the access point selected for
association. To change the
channel settings, the Wireless
Mode must be set to Ad-hoc.
J. TxRate: You can adjust
the transmission rate to get
the best connection speed
depending on your usage
and your environment.
K. Preamble: By default,
D-Link AirPlus Products are
set to Long Preamble. The
Preamble defines the length
of the CRC block (Cyclic
Redundancy Check is a
common technique for
detecting data transmission
errors) for communication
between the Access Point
and wireless network
adapters. High network
traffic areas should use the
shorter preamble type.
L. Power Mode: By
default, Power Mode is
set to Continuous
A
ccess Mode.
Continuous Access
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.
The preamble
setting of the
DWL-650+ must match the
preamble setting of the
Wireless Router or Access
Point in order to communicate
on the network.
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APPENDIX
To connect to a network, make sure the proper
network settings are configured for DWL-650+.
For Microsoft Windows XP:
Go to Start > right click on
My Network Places >
select Properties > Double-click on
the Network Connection associated
with the DWL-650+.
Setup for wireless router or Access Point
using Static IP address.
Input a static IP address on the same network, which
will correspond with the Wireless Router or Access
Point.
Your Internet service provider provides
preferred DNS server information.
Click Properties
Select Obtain an IP address
automatically (if the Wireless Router or
Access Point has DHCP server enabled)
Click OK
Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Select Obtain DNS server
address automatically
Select Use the following IP address (if
the Wireless Router or Access Point does
not have DHCP server enabled
IP address: 192.168.0.51
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Click OK
D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus Ada

For Windows 2000 users:
Go to Start > Settings > Network and Dial-up
Connections > Double-click on the Local Area
Connection associated with the DWL-650+ >
select Properties
Setup for wireless router or Access Point
using DHCP server.
Setup for wireless router or Access Point
using Static IP address.
Input a static IP address on the same network,
which will correspond with the Wireless Router
or Access Point.
Your Internet service provider
provides preferred DNS server
information.
Select Obtain an IP address
automatically (if the Wireless Router or
A
ccess Point has DHCP server enabled)
Click OK
Select Obtain DNS server
address automatically
IP address: 192.168.0.51
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Click OK
Select Use the following IP address (if
the Wireless Router or Access Point does
not have DHCP server enabled)
Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Click Properties
D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapte

Select Obtain an IP address
automatically (if the Wireless Router or
A
ccess Point has DHCP server enabled)
Click OK
Select Detect connection
to network media
Click Properties
Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Click OK
Select Use the following IP address (if
the Wireless Router or Access Point does
not have DHCP server enabled)
IP address: 192.168.0.51
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Select Detect connection to
network media
For Windows Me and 98 users:
Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel >
Double-click on the Local Area Connection
associated with the DWL-650+ > select
Properties
Setup for wireless router or Access Point
using DHCP server.
Setup for wireless router or Access Point
using Static IP address.Input a static IP address on
the same network, which will correspond with the
Wireless Router or Access Point.
Your
Internet
service
provider
provides
preferred DNS
server
information.
TCP/IP -> D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ Wireless Car

Checking the Wireless Connection
For Windows XP and 2000
Go to Start > Run >type cmd.
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 the reply from the wireless router or access point.
Troubleshooting
Q1: I cannot connect to the access point or wireless router.
A1: Make sure that the SSID on the DWL-650+ Cardbus Adapter is exactly the same
as the SSID on the Access Point or wireless router.
A2: Move the DWL-650+ and Access Point or Wireless router into the same room and
then test wireless connection.
A3: Disable all security settings. (WEP, MAC Address Control, AES)
A4: Make sure that the Radio is not locked down to a different frequency.
A5: Turn off your Access Point and computer with the DWL-650+. Turn on the Access
Point, and then turn on the computer with the DWL-650+.
A6: Refresh the DWL-650+ AirPlus Utility.
Q2: The DWL-650+ Power and Link lights are not on.
A: Check to see if the DWL-650+ Cardbus Adapter is firmly inserted in the Cardbus
slot of your laptop computer.
Q3: I am unable to access the Internet using the DWL-650+.
A1: Check that the LED indicators for the broadband modem are indicating normal
activity. If not, there may be a problem with the broadband connection.
A2: 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.
A3: Check that the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS settings are correctly
entered for the wireless adapter in that specific wireless network.
Q3: How can I troubleshoot distance issues using the DWL-650+.
A1: Move the DWL-650+ and Access Point or Wireless router into the same room and
then test wireless connection.
A2: Change the channel that the Access Point is operating at.
A3: Move devices within line of sight.
Q4: I forgot my Encryption key.
A: Reset the Access Point to its factory default settings and restore the DWL-650+
Wireless Cardbus Adapter to the factory default settings.
Note! For Windows Me and 98,
Go to Start > Run >type
command.

Once properly installed the DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapter will be able to
connect to other 802.11b wireless adapters, routers and access points. The DWL-
650+ using its default wireless settings also connects to other D-Link Air™and D-Link
AirPlus™Wireless adapters, access points and routers (with the default settings) as
soon as it is properly installed
and active.
When you have completed the
steps in this Quick Installation
Guide, your connected
network should look similar to
this:
For detailed explanations on
Ad-Hoc, Infrastructure mode,
Basics of Networking, file-
sharing and troubleshooting,
please refer to the DWL-650+
Manual on the CD included
with the product.
Technical Suppor
t
You can 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:
[phone]
24 hours a day, seven days a week
D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:
http://support.dlink.com
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