D-Link DWL-G520M User manual

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DWL-G520M
Wireless 108G MIMO Desktop Adapter

System Requirements
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System Requirements
Minimum System Requirements:
A desktop computer with an available 32-bit PCI slot
At least 500MHz processor and 64MB of memory
An 802.11g Access Point (for Infrastructure mode)
Manual and
Software on CD
D-Link DWL-G520M
Wireless 108G MIMO
Desktop Adapter
Package Contents

Hardware Overview
This is the connector that
fits into the PCI slot on your
computer’s motherboard.
32-bit connector
Used to wirelessly connect
to WiFi networks.
Smart Antenna
Indicates that the adapter
is properly installed when
the computer is on and
blinks when data is being
transmitted.
Link/Activity LED
Hardware Overview
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Driver Installation
4
Turn on the computer and insert the D-Link DWL-G520M 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.
Do NOT install the DWL-G520M Wireless 108G MIMO Desktop
Adapter into your computer before installing the driver software
from the D-Link CD!
Click Install Drivers
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.

Driver Installation
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Installing the Drivers (continued)
Click Next
Click Finish
Click Next
Select “No, I will restart my computer later” and click Finish. Shut
down your computer and unplug its power cable. Remember to leave
the DWL-G520M Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive.

Hardware Installation
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To avoid damage caused by static electricity, make sure to
properly ground yourself, by first touching a metal part of your
computer to discharge any static electricity, before working
with the DWL-G520M Wireless PCI Adapter.
A. Make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power
cord.
B. Remove the back cover of the computer.
C. Install the DWL-G520M carefully and firmly seat it into an
available PCI slot (which is usually white or cream colored).
Installing the DWL-G520M
D. Secure the DWL-G520M back panel shield with a screw.
E. Replace the computer’s cover.
F. Place the computer back in its normal position.

Hardware Installation
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Click Next
Select Install the
software automatically
(Recommended).
Click Continue Anyway.
Click Finish to complete
the installation.
Restart your Computer
When you restart your computer this Found New Hardware Wizard
screen will appear.

Hardware Installation
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If the utility icon does not
appear, double-click the
shortcut icon that has
appeared on your desktop.
After completing the Found New Hardware Wizard, the Configuration
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-G520M, are connected to a wireless network, and are ready
to communicate!
Your Installation is Complete!
Double-click the utility icon to
use the configuration utility.

Using the Configuration Utility
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For Windows XP, if you wish to use the Wireless 108G MIMO utility,
please do the following:
Using the Utility in Windows XP
Click the XP networking
icon to use the Zero
Configuration Wireless
Settings.
Click Advanced.
Uncheck Use Windows
to configure my wireless
network settings.
Click OK.

Using the Configuration Utility
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Using the Configuration Utility
Status: Displays the MAC Address of the access point or wireless router
that is associated with the DWL-G520M.
SSID: Displays the Service Set Indentifier assigned to the wireless
network.
Profile Name: Displays the current profile being used.
Tx Rate: Displays the current data transmission rate.
Channel: Displays the channel information.
Signal Quality: Represents the wireless signal quality between the access
point and the DWL-G520M. The percentage coincides with the graphical
bar.
Signal Strength: Represents the wireless signal strength between the
access point and the DWL-G520M. The percentage coincides with the
graphical bar.
Data Rate: Graphically displays the statistics of data transmitted and
received.

Using the Configuration Utility
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Using the Configuration Utility
(continued)
SSID (1-3): The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to the wireless
network. You may enter up to 3 different wireless networks to connect to.
Wireless Mode: Select Infrastructure if you want to connect to an access
point or wireless router. Ad-Hoc mode is used for peer-to-peer networking.
Ad-Hoc Band: Select 11B or 11G (see Support Band below).
Channel: Select the channel (1-11) to use. Available only in Ad-Hoc mode.
Power Mode: Continuous Access Mode is the default setting. For best results
leave this setting at the default.
Support Band: Select the wireless mode of your wireless network:
11B - Connect to an 802.11b-only network.
11G - Connect to an 802.11g-only network.
Check both if using in an 802.11b/g mixed network.

Using the Configuration Utility
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Connect to a Wireless Network
To connect to an existing wireless network, click Site Survey.
Available Network: Displays all available wireless networks including the
MAC address of the device, SSID, channel, and signal strength.
Refresh: Click to rescan for available wireless networks.
Connect: Highlight the network you would like to connect to and click this
button.
Profile: Displays created profiles.
Add: Click to add a profile.
Remove: Click to delete an existing profile.
Properties: Click to display the properties for a profile.
Please refer to the manual on your D-Link CD for more information regarding
the configuration utility.

Appendix A
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IP Address Configuration
To connect to a network, make sure the proper network settings are
configured for the DWL-G520M.
WINDOWS XP:
Go to Start > right-click on My Network Places > select
Properties.
Click Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP)
Click Properties
Double-click on the network
connection associated with the
DWL-G520M.

Appendix A
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IP Address Configuration
(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.
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

Appendix A
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IP Address Configuration
(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
For WINDOWS 2000:
Go to Start > Settings > Network and Dial-Up connections >
double-click on the Local Area Connection associated with the DWL-
G520M > select Properties.
Click Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP).
Click Properties.

Contacting Technical Support
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