D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G510 User manual

Manual
DWL-G510
D-Link AirPlus G
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Wireless G PCI Adapter
Building Networks for People

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Contents
PackageContents ................................................................................3
Introduction............................................................................................4
Wireless Basics....................................................................................5
InstallationConsiderations ....................................................................7
GettingStarted......................................................................................8
UsingtheConfigurationUtility..............................................................11
NetworkingBasics ..............................................................................18
Troubleshooting...................................................................................31
TechnicalSpecifications ......................................................................36
ContactingTechnicalSupport ..............................................................39
WarrantyandRegistration ...................................................................40

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Contents of Package:
D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G510
802.11g (2.4GHz) Wireless G PCIAdapter
CD-ROM with Manual, Warranty, and Drivers
PrintedQuick Installation Guide
Package Contents
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
System Requirements for Configuration:
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An 802.11g or 802.11b access point (for Infrastructure mode),
or another 802.11g or 802.11b wireless adapter (for Ad-Hoc,
Peer-to-Peer networking mode.)
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At least 32MB of memory and a 300MHz processor
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Adesktop computer with an available 32-bit PCI slot
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Windows XP/2000/Me/98SE
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Features
Compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g Devices - Fully compatible with the IEEE
802.11band802.11g standards,theDWL-G510canconnectwith existing802.11b-
or 802.11g- compliant routers, access points and cards. That means you can still
communicate with colleagues and friends while you have the ability to link to even
morewirelessnetworks.
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Faster Wireless Networking - Faster data transfers mean increased productivity.
With the DWL-G510 in your desktop PC, you will have the flexibility of wireless
networkingspeeds that save you time and money.
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User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities.
Introduction
TheD-LinkAirPlus®G DWL-G510WirelessGPCIAdapterisan802.11b/802.11g(2.4GHz)
wirelessadapter that supports high-speed wirelessnetworking.
Unlike most network cards, the DWL-G510 provides data transfers at up to 54 Mbps
(comparedto the standard11 Mbps) when used with other D-Link AirPlus®Gproducts.
The802.11g standard is backwards compatiblewith 802.11b products.
32-bit PCI Performance/Plug & Play Connectivity - TheDWL-G510is apowerful
32-bit PCI adapter that installs quickly and easily into desktop PCs, and when used
with other D-Link Air Plus®G products will automatically connect to the network out
of the box.
LED
LED stands for Light-EmittingDiode. The DWL-G510 hastwo LEDs:
A steady light indicates a
connection to an access
point.
Activity
A blinking light indicates
activityon the network.
Power

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Wireless Basics
Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network. Wireless
adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as
Ethernetadapter cards.
D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and
compatiblehigh-speedwirelessconnectivitywithinyourhome,businessorpublicaccess
wirelessnetworks. D-Link wirelessproducts will allow you access to thedata you want,
whenandwhereyouwantit.Youwillbeabletoenjoythefreedomthatwirelessnetworking
brings.
Awirelesslocal area network(WLAN)is acomputernetwork that transmitsandreceives
datawith radiosignals insteadof wires.WLANs areused increasinglyin bothhome and
office environments, and public areas such as airports, coffee shops and universities.
InnovativewaystoutilizeWLANtechnologyarehelpingpeopletoworkandcommunicate
more efficiently. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed
infrastructurehave proven to be beneficialto many users.
People use WLAN technology for many different purposes:
Mobility - Productivity increases when people have access to data in any location
within the operating range of the WLAN. Management decisions based on real-time
informationcan significantlyimprove worker efficiency.
Low Implementation Costs - WLANs are easy to set up, manage, change and
relocate. Networks that frequently change can benefit from WLANs ease of
implementation. WLANs can operate in locations where installation of wiring may be
impractical.
Installation and Network Expansion - Installing a WLAN system can be fast and
easy and can eliminate the need to pull cable through walls and ceilings. Wireless
technologyallows the networkto go wherewires cannot go- even outsidethe home or
office.
Inexpensive Solution - Wireless network devices are as competitively priced as
conventionalEthernetnetworkdevices.
Scalability - WLANs can be configured in a variety of ways to meet the needs of
specific applications and installations. Configurations are easily changed and range
fromPeer-to-Peer networks suitablefor asmall number ofusers tolarger Infrastructure
networksto accommodate hundreds or thousands of users,depending on the number
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D-Link AirPlus®G DI-524
WirelessRouter
Wireless Basics (continued)
Standards-Based Technology
TheDWL-G510WirelessGPCIAdapterutilizes the 802.11b and the 802.11g standards.
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.
Thismeans thatin most environments, within thespecified rangeof this device, you will
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 transmitting high-speed
digitaldataoveraradiowaveutilizingOFDM(OrthogonalFrequencyDivisionMultiplexing)
technology. OFDM works by splitting the radio signal into multiple smaller sub-signals
that arethen transmittedsimultaneouslyat different frequenciesto thereceiver. OFDM
reducestheamountofcrosstalk (interference)insignaltransmissions.TheD-LinkDWL-
G510willautomaticallysense the bestpossibleconnection speed toensurethe greatest
speedand range possible.
The DWL-G510 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.
D-Link AirPlus® G DWL-G570
Wireless PCIAdapters used with desktop computers
D-Link AirPlus®G DWL-G700AP
Enhanced 2.4GHz WirelessAccess Point
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TheDWL-G630 isalso interoperable with other 802.11g and 802.11b standards-
compliantdevices.
TheDWL-G510 is compatible with the following wireless products:
D-Link AirPlus®G DWL-G630
WirelessCardbusAdapters used with laptop computers
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Wireless Basics (continued)
Installation Considerations
The D-Link AirPlus®G DWL-G510 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
wirelesssignals mustpassthrough, maylimit therange.Typical ranges vary depending
on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or
business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:
Keepyour product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices
orappliances that generate RF noise.
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KeepthenumberofwallsandceilingsbetweentheDWL-G510andothernetwork
devicesto aminimum -each wallor ceilingcan reduce your DWL-G510’s range
from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls
or ceilings is minimized.
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Beaware of the direct line between network devices.Awall that is 1.5 feetthick
(.5meters), ata 45-degree angle appears tobe almost 3 feet (1meter) thick.At
a2-degree angle itlooks over42 feet(14 meters) thick! Position devicesso that
thesignal will travelstraight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at anangle) for
betterreception.
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Buildingmaterialscanimpedethewirelesssignal-asolidmetaldoororaluminum
studsmay have a negative effect on range. Try to position wireless devices and
computers with wireless adapters so that the signal passes through drywall or
opendoorways and not other materials.
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Getting Started
Onthe followingpages wewill showyou an example of an Infrastructure Network and
anAd-Hoc Network.
An Infrastructure network contains an access point or a wireless router. The
Infrastructure Network example shown on the following page contains the following
D-Linknetwork devices (your existing network may be comprised of other devices):
A wireless router - D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DI-624
A laptop computer with a wireless adapter -
D-LinkAirPlus®G DWL-G630
A desktop computer with a wireless adapter -
D-Link AirPlus®G DWL-G510
Acable modem - D-Link DCM-201
Thereare basically two modes of networking:
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Ad-Hoc – directly connecting to another computer, for Peer-to-Peer
communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer,
such as two or more DWL-G510 Wireless G PCIAdapters.
Infrastructure – using an access point, or wireless router, such as
theDI-624.
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Getting Started (continued)
Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network
For a typical wireless
setup at home (as shown
above), please do the
following:
You will need broadband Internet access (a Cable or DSL-subscriber line into
yourhomeor office).
ConsultwithyourCableorDSLproviderforproperinstallationofthemodem.
Connectthe Cable orDSLmodemtoyourbroadband router.
(See the Quick Installation Guide included with your router).
Install the D-Link AirPlus®G DWL-G510 Wireless G PCIAdapter into an
availablePCI slot on your desktop computer.
(See the Quick Installation Guide included with the network adapter).
InstalltheD-LinkDWL-G630Wireless GCardbusAdapterintoalaptop computer.
(See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-G630).
If you wish, you may connect a computer that is equipped with an Ethernet net-
workadapter (such as a DFE-530TX+) to the router also.
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Getting Started (continued)
Setting up a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network
Install the D-Link DWL-G510 Wireless G PCIAdapter into one desktop
computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product for
installation instructions.)
Install anotherDWL-G510 into a desktop computer.
(See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.)
Set the wireless configuration for the adapters toAd-Hoc mode, set the
adapters to the same channel, and assign an IP address to each computer
on theAd-Hoc network. (Seethe box below).
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 example: If the first computer is assigned an IP address of 192.168.0.2 with a
subnet mask of 255.255.255.0, then the second computer can be assigned 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 address,
one or more of the devices may not be visible on the network.
IPAddress
DWL-G510
Wireless PCI Adapter with a
desktop computer
DWL-G510
Wireless PCI Adapter with a
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Select the Wireless Networks tab.
Uncheck the box in the properties window
thatenables windows configuration.
D-Link AirPlus®G DWL-G510 uses the Configuration Utility as the management
software.The utility provides theuser an easy interfaceto change any settingsrelated
to the wireless adapter. After you have completed the installation of the DWL-G510
(refer to the Quick Installation Guide that came with your purchase) whenever you
start the computer, the Configuration Utility starts automatically and the system tray
iconis loadedin the toolbar(see illustration below*.) Clicking onthe utility icon will start
theConfiguration Utility.Another way to start the Configuration Utility isto click on
Start>Programs>D-Link AirPlus®G >D-Link AirPlus®G Utility.
If you are using Windows XP, you can use either the Zero Configuration Utility or the
D-LinkConfiguration Utility.
If the icon does not display in the taskbar, then click on
this icon on your desktop to open.
To use theD-Link Configuration UtilitywithXP,right-click
on the wireless network icon in the taskbar in the lower
right-handcorner of your computer screen.
In the window that appears, select View
Available Wireless Networks and click
theAdvanced button. The screen at right
willappear.
After you have done this, you can then use the D-Link
Configuration Utility with XP by clicking on the D-Link
ConfigurationUtility icon. *Configuration Utility icon
in the system tray
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Configuration Utility (continued)
Link Info
Status: Displays the MAC Address of the Access Point that is associated with the
DWL-G510.
SSID: Displays the Service Set Identifier assigned to the wireless network.
Frequency:Displays the current frequency used by the adapter.
Wireless Mode:Displays the wireless mode. The default is Infrastructure.
Encryption: Displays whether Encryption is enabled or disabled.
Connection Info:Indicates if the adapter is connected to the network.
TxRate: Displays the current data transmission rate.
Channel: Displays the channel information. By default, the channel is set to 6 and
selection is automatically determined by the DWL-G510.
Signal Quality: The percentage coincides with the graphical bar.
Signal Strength: Represents the wireless signal between the access point
andthe DWL-G510.
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Configuration Utility (continued)
Configuration
Click Apply to save the changes.
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.
Wireless Mode: Click on the pull-down menu; select from the following options:
Infrastructure - Connecting to the WLAN using an access point. (This is the
default setting.)
Ad-Hoc -Wirelessmode used when connecting directly to a computer equipped
witha wirelessadapter ina Peer-to-Peerenvironment.
Data Encryption: The default setting is set to Disabled. The adapter supports WEP
and WPAwhen encryption is enabled.
Authentication:Allows you to specify the authentication mode for the network. The
default setting is set to Open Authentication.
Key Length:When encryption is enabled, you will have the option to specify the level
andkey format ofthe encryption used.Select the appropriate Key Index: 1-4 and enter
ASCIIor hexadecimal digits in the appropriate field.
IEEE 802.1x: Whenencryptionisenabled, you willhave the optionto specify ifyou wish
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Configuration Utility (continued)
D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapter
Advanced
Frequency: Select802.11b/g for compatibilitywith both802.11b or 802.11g networks,
or select 802.11b only.
Ad Hoc Channel: Select the Ad Hoc channel when in Ad Hoc mode. When
communicating inAd Hoc mode, all devices must share the same channel.
Profile IP Settings: You can Enable or Disable the IP Settings portion of your profile
here. If you select Disable you will need to configure the IP address information each
time you connect to a network. If you select Enable, you will maintain the same IP
address information each time you connect to a network.
Power Mode:
Disable - This default setting consumes the most power.
Enable -This setting consumes the least power.
Launch Utility on Start Up:Select Enable or Disable.
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Available Networks
The top section of the window displays the Available Networks. Scroll up and down
the list and highlight the network to which you wish to connect. Click on the Connect
button.
Profile
Inthelower halfofthe screen,you can managethe profilesthatyou havecreated for the
wireless network at home, at the office and in public places. Scroll up and down and
highlight the profile that you wish to configure. You can Add or Remove a profile, or
configure the Properties ofthe profile in order to connect with an available network.
Add, Connect and Properties
Click on Add,Connect, or Properties and the screen on the next page will appear.
Configuration Utility (continued)
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Configuration Utility (continued)
Site Survey > Add, Connect, or Properties
Inthis window you can configure all the properties of a profile in order to connect with a
networkof your choice.
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The About screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of
theDWL-G510.
Configuration Utility (continued)
About

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Inthissectionyou will learnhowto establish anetworkathome orwork,usingMicrosoft
Windows XP.
Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.com
andhttp://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 forinformationabout networking
computersusing Windows2000/Me /98SE.
Go to Start>Control Panel>Network Connections.
Select Set up a home or small office network.
Networking Basics
When this screen appears, click Next.
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Please follow all the instructions in this window:
Networking Basics (continued)
Click Next.
In the following window, select the best description of your computer. If your computer
connects to the Internet through a router, select the second option as shown.
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Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional.)
Networking Basics (continued)
Click Next.
Enter a Workgroup name.All computers on your network should have the same
Workgroup name.
Click Next.