D-Link Air DWL-520 User manual

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Product Specification
Product Name: D-Link DWL-520
Model: DWL-520
Introduction: November 2001
Description:
The D-Link Air DWL-520 is an IEEE 802.11b, Wi-Fi compatible wireless PCI
adapter. The DWL-520 provides an integrated PCI solution that will operate within
the 2.4 GHz Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) for wireless networks in the
home or office environment. Along with the advanced wireless technology that is
incorporated into the DWL-520, wide range motherboard support is assured by
compliance to the latest PCI 2.2 standard interface. The DWL-520 is the solution
for users and network administrators looking for the convenience offered by a
wireless connection.
The D-Link DWL-520 can operate in either Ad-Hoc mode (Peer-to-Peer networking
without an access point) or Infrastructure mode (Peer-to-Peer networking using an
access point). In Infrastructure mode, the DWL-520 can be connected to a wireless
residential gateway with a broadband connection to enable wireless sharing of the
High-speed Internet access.
The DWL-520 can transmit data at rates of 11Mpbs, 5.5Mbps, 2Mps and 1 Mbps per
channel. With its detachable antenna using a reverse SMA connector, the DWL-520
has an effective range of up to 230 feet for indoor use and up to 984 feet in an
outdoor environment. In addition, the DWL-520 supports 64/128-
b
it WEP (Wired
Equivalent Privacy) Encryption for network security.
Technical Specifications:
Chipset
• Intersil Prism 2.5
Standards
• IEEE 802.11b
• Wi-Fi compatible
• PCI power bus management interface specification – 1.0 compliant
• ACPI 1.0 compliant
Local Bus Architecture
• PCI 2.2 compliant

Management Utility
• Diagnostics
• Link Configuration for joining wireless networks
Protocols
• TCP/IP
• IPX/SPX
• NetBEUI
• NDIS5.1
• DHCP
System Requirements
• Desktop with an available PCI 2.2 compliant slot
Supported OS
• Windows 98
• Windows ME
• Windows 2000
• Windows XP
Data Security
•64/128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Encryption
Data Rate & Modulation
•11Mbps: CCK
•5.5Mbps: CCK
•2Mbps: DQPSK
•1Mbps: DBPSK
Range
•Indoors – per cell, up to 230 feet
•Outdoors – per cell, up to 984 feet
Diagnostic LED
• Power
Media Access Control
• CSMA/CA with ACK
Current Consumption
• 350mA
Operating Voltage
• 3.3V±5%
Transmit Power
• 15dBm @ Nominal Temp Range

Receive Sensitivity
Nominal Temp Range
• 11 Mbps 10-5 BER @ -80 dBm, minimum
Network Architecture
•Supports Ad-Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer without Access Point) or Infrastructure
Mode (Communications to wired networks via Access Points with Roaming)
Antenna:
•Reverse SMA connector with a detachable antenna
Frequency Range
•2.400 – 2.4835 GHz, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)
Operating Channels
•1-11 United States (FCC)
•1-11 Canada (DOC)
•1-14 Japan (MKK)
•1-13 Europe (Except Spain and France) (ETSI)
Physical Dimensions
•L = 4.75 inches
•W = 2.50 inches
•H = 0.01 inches
•Weight = 0.17 lbs
Temperature
• Operating: 0°C to 55°C
• Storing: -20°C to 65°C
Humidity:
• Max. 95%, non-condensing
Emissions:
• FCC part 15B, 15C ; R&TTE ; TELEC/JATE
Warranty
•One Year