D-Link DWL-G650 - AirPlus Wireless 802.11b 11Mbps/802.11g 54Mbps PC... User manual

Manual
Building Networks for People
High-Speed 2.4GHz/802.11g
DWL-G650
D-Link AirPlus X TREME G
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Wireless Cardbus Adapter
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Contents
PackageContents ................................................................................3
Introduction............................................................................................4
Wireless Basics....................................................................................6
GettingStarted......................................................................................9
UsingtheConfigurationUtility..............................................................12
NetworkingBasics ..............................................................................24
Troubleshooting...................................................................................37
TechnicalSpecifications ......................................................................42
ContactingTechnical Support ..............................................................44
WarrantyandRegistration ...................................................................45

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Contents of Package:
D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G650
High-Speed 2.4GHz/802.11g Wireless CardbusAdapter
Manual, Warranty and Drivers on CD
PrintedQuickInstallationGuide
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 32 MB of memory and a 300 MHz processor
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Windows XP/2000/Me/98SE
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Alaptop or notebook computer with an available 32-bit
cardbus slot
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Introduction
TheDWL-G650hasthenewest,strongestandmostadvancedsecurityfeatures available
today.Whenusedwithother802.11WPA/WPA2(Wi-FiProtectedAccess)and802.1x
compatible products in a network with a RADIUS server, the security features include:
WPA/WPA2:Wi-Fi Protected Access which authorizes and identifies users based
on a secret key that changes automatically at regular intervals.WPA/WPA2
uses TKIP to change the temporal key every 10,000 packets (a packet is a
kindof message transmitted overanetwork.)Thisensuresmuchgreatersecurity
thanthestandardWEPsecurity.(Bycontrast,thepreviousWEPencryption
implementations required the keys to be changed manually.)
802.1x: Authentication which is a first line of defense against intrusion. In the
authentication process, the Authentication Server* verifies the identity of the
client attempting to connect to the network. Unfamiliar clients would be denied
access.
For home usersthat will notincorporate aRADIUS server intheir network, thesecurity
fortheDWL-G650, usedinconjunction withotherWPA/WPA2-compatible 802.11prod-
ucts will still be much stronger than ever before. Utilizing the Pre-Shared Key mode
of WPA/WPA2 the DWL-G650 will obtain a new security key every time it connect
to the 802.11 network. You only need to input your encryption information once in the
configuration menu. No longer will you have to manually input a new WEP key frequ-
ently to ensure security. With the DWL-G650, you will automatically receive a new ke
every time you connect, vastly increasing the safety of your communication.
*Not all servers can provide Authentication
The D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter is an 802.11b/
802.11ghigh-performance,wirelessadapterthatsupportshigh-speedwirelessnetworking
at home, at work or in public places.
Unlike most network cards, the DWL-G650 provides data transfers at up to 54 Mbps
(compared to the standard 11 Mbps) when used with other D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G
products.The 802.11gstandardis backwardscompatiblewith 802.11bproducts.
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Features
LEDs
LEDstands for Light-Emitting Diode. The DWL-G650 has the followingLEDs:
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A blinking light indicates
data is being transmitted.
Activity
A steady light indicates a
connection to an access
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Compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g Devices - Fully compatible with the IEEE
802.11band802.11g standards, theDWL-G650can connect withexisting802.11b-
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-G650 in your laptop PC, you will have the flexibility of wireless net-
working speeds that save you time and money.
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Better Security with 802.1x and WPA/WPA2 -With the DWL-G650 in your laptop
PCyoucan securely connecttoa wirelessnetworkusing 802.1x forwireless authe-
nticationas well asWPA/WPA2providingyou a muchhigher levelofsecurity for
yourdata and communicationthan haspreviouslybeen available.
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32-bit Cardbus Performance/Plug& Play Connectivity -TheDWL-G650isapow-
erful 32-bit Cardbus Adapter that installs quickly and easily into laptop PCs, and
whenusedwithotherD-LinkAirPlus Xtreme G productswillautomaticallyconnect
to the network out of the box.
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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 the data you want,
whenandwhereyouwantit.Youwillbeabletoenjoythefreedomthatwirelessnetworking
brings.
AWirelessLocalAreaNetwork(WLAN)isacomputernetworkthattransmitsandreceives
datawith radio signals instead ofwires. WLANsare usedincreasingly inboth home and
office environments, and public areas such as airports, coffee shops and universities.
Innovativeways to utilizeWLANtechnologyarehelpingpeopletoworkandcommunicate
more efficiently. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed
infrastructurehave provento be beneficial for 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 workerefficiency.
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 network to gowhere wires cannotgo - even outside thehome 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-Peernetworks suitablefor a smallnumber ofusers to largerInfrastructure
networksto accommodate hundredsor thousands ofusers, depending onthe number
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Wireless Basics (continued)
Standards-Based Technology
TheDWL-G650WirelessCardbusAdapterutilizesthe802.11b andthe802.11g 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 mostenvironments, withinthe specifiedrange of 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
digitaldataoveraradiowaveutilizing OFDM (Orthogonal FrequencyDivisionMultiplexing)
technology. OFDM works by splitting the radio signal into multiple smaller sub-signals
that arethen transmittedsimultaneouslyat different frequencies tothe receiver. OFDM
reducestheamount of crosstalk (interference) insignaltransmissions.TheD-LinkDWL-
G650willautomaticallysense the bestpossibleconnectionspeed to ensurethegreatest
speedand range possible.
802.11goffers themost advanced network security features available today, including:
WPA/WPA2, 802.1x, TKIP,AES and Pre-Shared Key mode.
The DWL-G650 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.
TheDWL-G650 is compatiblewith the followingwireless products:
D-Link Air DWL-650,D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+,
WirelessCardbusAdaptersused with laptopcomputers
D-Link Air DWL-520,D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+,
D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G520
Wireless PCI cards used with desktop computers
D-Link AirPlus DWL-900AP+ and D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-2000AP
Enhanced 2.4GHz WirelessAccess Points
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D-Link AirPlus DI-614+, D-Link AirPro DI-764,D-Link Air Xpert DI-774,
D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DI-624
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Wireless Basics (continued)
Installation Considerations
The D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G650 lets you access your network, using a
wireless connection, from virtually anywhere within its operating range. Keep in mind,
however,thatthe number, thicknessand locationof walls, ceilings, or otherobjectsthat
thewirelesssignalsmustpassthrough,maylimittherange.Typicalrangesvarydepending
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:
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Keepyour product away (at least3-6 feet or 1-2 meters)from electrical devices
orappliances that generate RF noise.
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KeepthenumberofwallsandceilingsbetweentheDWL-G650andothernetwork
devices toaminimum -eachwall orceiling can reduceyour DWL-G650’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 ofthe direct line between networkdevices.Awall that is 1.5 feetthick
(.5meters), ata 45-degreeangle appears to be almost 3 feet(1 meter)thick.At
a2-degree angle itlooks over42 feet (14meters) thick!Positiondevices sothat
thesignal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead ofat an angle)for
betterreception.
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Buildingmaterialscanimpedethewirelesssignal-asolidmetaldoororaluminum
studsmay have a negative effecton range.Try toposition wirelessdevices 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 (yourexisting network maybe comprised of other devices):
A wireless router - D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DI-624
A laptop computer with a wireless adapter -
D-Link AirPro DWL-G650
A desktop computer with a wireless adapter -
D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G520, D-Link Air DWL-520,
or D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+
Acable modem- D-Link DCM-201
Thereare basically twomodes 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-G650 Wireless CardbusAdapters.
Infrastructure – using an access point, or wireless router, such as
theDI-624.
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Getting Started
Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network
For a typical wireless
setup at home (as shown
above), please do the
following:
Youwill need broadband Internet access(a Cableor DSL-subscriberline into
yourhomeor office).
ConsultwithyourCableorDSLproviderforproperinstallationofthemodem.
Connectthe Cable orDSLmodemto yourbroadband router.
(See the Quick Installation Guide included with your router).
If you are connecting a desktop computer to your network, you can install the
D-LinkAirPlus XtremeG DWL-G520 WirelessPCIAdapterinto an available
PCI slot on your desktop computer.
(See the Quick Installation Guide included with the network adapter).
Installthe D-Link DWL-G650 WirelessCardbusAdapter intoa laptop computer.
(See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-G650).
If you wish, you may connect a computer that is equipped with an Ethernet net-
workadapter (such as a DFE-530TX+)to therouter also.
ARADIUSserveris optional.ConnectaRADIUS servertoyournetwork touseall
the features of WPA/WPA2.(Without a RADIUS server you can still use the WPA
/WPA2PreShared Key mode.)RADIUSAuthenticationcan alsobe provided by
anotherserviceprovider over theInternet and remoteto your networksite.
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DWL-G650
with Laptop PC
DWL-G520