D-Link WB1500 User manual

M73-APO01-xxx
802.11b Wireless 16bit
PC Card
User Manual

REGULATORY STATEMENTS
FCC Certification
This model 802.11b Wireless PC Card (WB1500)
must be installed and used in strict accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions as described in the
user documentation that comes with the product.
The United States Federal Communication Commission
(FCC) and the Canadian Department of Communications
have established certain rules governing the use of
electronic equipment.
Part15, Class B
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful interface, and
2) This device must accept any interface received,
including interface that may cause undesired
operation. This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy, and if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
◗Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

◗Increase the distance between the equipment and
receiver.
◗Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Warring: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by party
responsible for compliance could void the user the user authority to
operate the equipment.
CAUTION:
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.
U.S Service Center:
D-LINK CORPORATION
53 DISCOVERY DRIVE, IRVINE CA 92618, USA
TEL: [phone]

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ...........................................1
WIRELESS BASICS ............................................1
802.11B WIRELESS 16BIT PC CARD .................1
FEATURES.........................................................2
WIRELESS NETWORK OPTIONS.........................3
The Peer-to-Peer Network ...................3
The Access Point Network...................4
LED INDICATORS .............................................5
Link: Orange (On/Blink) .....................5
Act: Green (ON/OFF)..........................5
HARDWARE INSTALLATION ....................6
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION .....................7
INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS 95 (OSR2) .......7
INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS 98...................11
INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS ME.................15
INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS 2000...............18

INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS XP..................22
NETWORK CONNECTION ........................26
CONFIGURING THE NETWORK PROTOCOLS FOR
WINDOWS 95 (OSR2)/98/ME/2000 ...............26
CONFIGURING THE NETWORK PROTOCOLS FOR
WINDOWS XP.................................................29
CONFIGURATION UTILITY .....................32
NETWORK STATUS ICON & ICON MENU .........32
The Status Icon ..................................32
Icon Menu..........................................33
STATUS...........................................................34
CONFIGURATION ............................................35
ENCRYPTION ..................................................38
SITE SURVEY ..................................................40
ABOUT............................................................41
CONFIGURATION FOR WINDOWS XP ..............42
SPECIFICATIONS .........................................48

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Introduction
Wireless Basics
Compliant with IEEE 802.11b, the 802.11b
Wireless 16bit PC Card provides an ideal
solution for users to enjoy the instant
connectivity via a wireless local area network
(LAN). A wireless LAN is like a regular LAN,
except that you can share information anywhere
without looking for a place to plug in, and
augment networks without installing or moving
wires. Based on radio frequency (RF)
technology, a wireless LAN transmits and
receives data over the air, along with the
guarantee to ensure privacy and noninterference
by the use of separate radio frequency.
802.11b Wireless 16bit PC Card
The 802.11b Wireless 16bit PC Card lets you
take full advantage of your PC’s mobility with
access to real-time information and online
services anytime and anywhere. Plus, with the
network installation’s simplicity and flexibility,

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you can eliminate the needs to pull cable through
walls and ceilings and allow the network to go
where wires cannot go. Exploring WWW and
augmenting networks can never be done more
easily.
Features
 Compliant with IEEE 802.11b standard for
2.4GHz Wireless LAN
 Compliant with PCMCIA Type II
 Supports PC Card hot swap and true Plug
& Play
 Works with all existing network
infrastructure
 Compatible with specific wireless products
and services
 Capable of up to 128-Bit WEP Encryption
Protocol
 Freedom to roam while staying connected
 11 Mbps High-Speed Transfer Rate
 Rich diagnostic LED indicators with
Integrated Antenna
 Compatible with Window 95(OSR2)/98/
2000/ME/XP
 Lower power consumption
 Easy to install and configure

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Wireless Network Options
The Peer-to-Peer Network
This network installation lets you set a small
wireless workgroup easily and quickly.
Equipped with wireless PC Cards or wireless PCI,
you can share files and printers between each PC
and laptop.
Or you can use one computer as an Internet
Server to connect to a wired global network and
share files and information with other PCs via a
wireless LAN.

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The Access Point Network
The network installation allows you to share files,
printers, and Internet access much more
conveniently. With wireless PC Cards, you can
connect wireless LAN to a wired global network
via an Access Point.

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LED Indicators
Link: Orange (On/Blink)
Access Point Mode
Grow – linking to an Access Point.
Blink – searching for Access Points in the
networks.
Peer-to-Peer Mode
Grow – forming a Basic Service Set or joining
to a Basic Service Set.
Blink – searching for other wireless LAN
cards in the wireless network.
Act: Green (ON/OFF)
Transmitting/receiving wireless data

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Hardware Installation
1. Locate the PCMCIA slot of your system.
2. Align the Wireless PC Card toward the
PCMCIA slot. Push evenly and steadily until
it is seated.
3. You are now ready to continue the software
installation.

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Software Installation
Installation for Windows 95 (OSR2)
1. Once the Wireless LAN Adapter is
connected to your computer, Windows 95
(applicable for Windows OSR2 only) will
automatically detect the new hardware
device as shown below. Click Next.
2. Insert the device driver diskette into your
floppy drive.
3. Windows will find the driver for this device
automatically. Click Finish.

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4. While copying the necessary files into your
system, Windows prompt a message asking
for the Wireless LAN Install Disk. Click
OK to proceed.
Note that you have to direct Windows to copy
the needed files from the root directory (A:).

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5. When copying files is done, click OK when
the following figure appears.

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6. The Wireless LAN PC Card Properties
window will appear. The modification of
default settings may result in network errors.
It is recommended to remain the default
settings. Click OK.
Note: For the detailed ways to configure the
wireless PC Card, please refer to the
Configuration Utility section.
7. Windows may prompt you to insert
Windows 95 CD-ROM in the selective drive.
Please do so to have Windows copy all the
necessary files to your system.

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8. Click Yes to restart your computer.
Installation for Windows 98
1. Once the Wireless LAN Adapter is
connected to your computer, Windows 98
will automatically detect the new hardware
device as shown below. Click Next.

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2. Insert the device driver diskette into your
floppy drive. Click Next.
3. Select Floppy disk drives and click Next.

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4. Click Next.
5. The Wireless LAN PC Card Properties
window will appear. The modification of
default settings may result in network errors.
It is recommended to remain the default
settings. Click OK.
Note: For the detailed ways to configure the
wireless PC Card, please refer to the
Configuration Utility section.

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6. Windows may prompt you to insert
Windows 98 CD-ROM in the selective drive.
Please do so to have Windows copy all the
necessary files to your system. . When the
following window appears, click Finish.

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7. Click Yes to restart your computer.
Installation for Windows ME
1. Once the Wireless LAN Adapter is well
connected to your computer, Windows ME
will automatically detect the new device.
Select Specify the Location of the driver…
and click Next.
2. Insert the device driver disk into the floppy
disk drive on your system. Select
Removable Media (Floppy, CD-ROM…)
and click Next.