D-Link AirPremier DWL-G680 User manual

DWL-AG700AP Install Guide

2 D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-G680 Install GuideSystem Requirements
System Requirements
Minimum System Requirements:
A laptop computer with an available 32-bit Cardbus slot
At least a 500MHz processor and 64MB of memory
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.)
Manual and Utility
on CD
Package Contents
D-Link DWL-G680
High-Powered Wireless
108G Notebook Adapter

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DWL-G680 Install Guide Hardware Overview
Hardware Overview
This is the connector that fi ts
into the CardBus slot of your
computer.
32-bit connector
Indicates that the DWL-G680
is properly installed when the
computer is on and blinks
when data is being transmitted.
Link/Activity LEDs
Used to wirelessly connect
to WiFi networks.
Antenna

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DWL-G680 Install GuideInstalling Drivers
Turn on the computer and insert the D-Link DWL-G680 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.
Installing the Drivers
Do NOT install the DWL-G680 Wireless Notebook Adapter into
your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link
CD!
Click Install Drivers
Click Next
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.
If prompted to ‘Restart
system after completion
of operation’, click Yes to
continue.

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Installing the Drivers (continued)
Click Next
Click Finish
Click Next
Insert the DWL-G680
into your laptop and
Click OK

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DWL-G680 Install GuideFound New Hardware Wizard
Click Next
Select Install the
software automatically
(Recommended).
Click Continue
Anyway.
Click Finish to complete
the installation.
D-Link DWL-G680
Restart your Computer
When you restart your computer this Found New Hardware Wizard
(Windows XP) screen will appear.
D-Link DWL-G680

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DWL-G680 Install Guide Your Installation is Complete!
If the utility icon does not
appear, double-click the
shor tcut 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-G680, 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.

8D-Link Systems, Inc.
DWL-G680 Install GuideAppendix A
For Windows XP, if you wish to use the AirPremier 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-G680 Install Guide Appendix B
To connect to a wireless network, launch the D-Link Client
Utility and click on Profi le Management.
Right-click the utility icon
and select Open D-Link
AirPremier Client Utility.
Connect to Wireless Network
Profi le Name: Displays the current profi le being used.
Link Status: Displays the adapter’s connection to the
network.
Wireless Mode: Displays the wireless mode.
IP Address: Displays the IP address of the DWL-G680.

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DWL-G680 Install GuideAppendix B
Network Type: The factory setting is set to Infrastructure. Ad-Hoc
mode is used for peer-to-peer networking.
Current Channel: Displays the channel information. By default, the
channel is set to 6 and selection is automatically determined by the
DWL-G680.
Server based Authentication: Displays if using 802.1x.
Data Encryption: Displays the current encryption level.
Signal Strength: Represents the wireless signal between
the access point and the DWL-G680. The percentage coincides with
the graphical bar.
After clicking Profi le Management, you will see the following
screen.
Click Scan
Click Activate
Select an available
wireless network

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DWL-G680 Install Guide Appendix B
Congratulations, you’ve created a
Wireless Network Connection.
Enter a unique name for the
new wireless connection
Click OK
Click OK
Click OK
Select a security option (in
this example we will use
WEP)
Enter the WEP transmit key

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DWL-G680 Install GuideAppendix C
IP Address Confi guration
To connect to a network, make sure
the proper network settings are
confi gured for the DWL-G680.
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-G680.
Click Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP)
Click Properties
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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DWL-G680 Install Guide Appendix C
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.
For WINDOWS 2000:
Go to Start > Settings > Network
and Dial-Up connections >
double-click on the Local Area
Connection associated with the
DWL-G680 > select Properties.
Click Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP).
Click Properties.

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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
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.

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DWL-G680 Install Guide Notes
Notes

DWL-G680 Install Guide 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.
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