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TM
D-Link AirPlus G
DWL-G510
802.11g (2.4GHz)
Wireless PCI Adapter
Manual
Building Networks for People
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Contents Package Contents ................................................................................3 Introduction............................................................................................4 Wireless Basics ....................................................................................5 Installation Considerations ....................................................................7 Getting Started ......................................................................
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Package Contents Contents of Package: TM D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G510 802.11g (2.4GHz) Wireless PCI Adapter Manual, Warranty and Drivers on CD Printed Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. System Requirements for Configuration: A desktop computer with an available 32-bit PCI slot Windows XP/2000/Me/98SE At least 32 MB of memory and a 300 MHz processor An 802.11g or 802.11b access point (for Infrastructure mode), or another 802
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Introduction TM The D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G510 Wireless PCI Adapter is an 802.11b/802.11g (2.4GHz) wireless adapter that supports high-speed wireless networking. Unlike most network cards, the DWL-G510 provides data transfers at up to 54 Mbps TM (compared to the standard 11 Mbps) when used with other D-Link AirPlus G products. The 802.11g standard is backwards compatible with 802.11b products. Features Faster Wireless Networking - Faster data transfers mean increased productivity. With th
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Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. D-Link wireless products will allow you access to the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking brings. A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wir
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Wireless Basics (continued) The DWL-G510 is compatible with the following wireless products: TM D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop computers TM D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G520 Wireless PCI Adapters used with desktop computers TM D-Link AirPlus G DWL-2000AP Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless Access Point TM D-Link AirPlus G DI-624 Wireless Router The DWL-G630 is also interoperable with other 802.11g and 802.11b standards- compliant devices. Standards-Based Technology
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Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations TM The D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G510 lets you access your network, using a wireless connection, from virtually anywhere within its operating range. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key t
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Getting Started There are basically two modes of networking: Infrastructure – using an access point, or wireless router, such as the DI-624. 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-G510 Wireless PCI Adapters. On the following pages we will show you an example of an Infrastructure Network and an Ad-Hoc Network. An Infrastructure network contains an access point or a wireless rou
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Getting Started (continued) Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network For a typical wireless setup at home (as shown above), please do the 1 1 1 1 1 following: 2 2 2 2 2 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 DWL-G510 6 6 6 6 6 5 5 5 5 5 DWL-G630 You will need broadband Internet access (a Cable or DSL-subscriber line into your home or office). Consult with your Cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem. Connect the Cable or DSL modem to your broadband router. (See the Quick Installation Guide i
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Getting Started (continued) Setting up a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network DWL-G510 DWL-G510 Wireless PCI Adapter with a Wireless PCI Adapter with a desktop computer desktop computer Install the D-Link DWL-G510 Wireless PCI Adapter into one desktop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product for installation instructions.) Install another DWL-G510 into a desktop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.) Set the wireless configuration for the adapters
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Using the Configuration Utility TM D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G510 uses the Configuration Utility as the management software. The utility provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to the wireless adapter. After you have completed the installation of the DWL-G510 (refer to the Quick Installation Guide that came with your purchase) whenever you start the computer, the Configuration Utility starts automatically and the system tray icon is loaded in the toolbar (see illustration b
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Configuration Utility (continued) Link Info default Status: Displays the MAC address of the access point that is associated with the DWL- G510. SSID: The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to the wireless network. The factory SSID setting is set to default. Tx Rate: Tx Rate settings are automatically determined for an optimal speed up to a maximum of 54Mbps. Channel: The channel selection is automatically determined by the DWL-G510. Link Quality / Signal Strength: Displays the link qual
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Configuration Utility (continued) D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapter Configuration SSID: Service Set Identifier is a name that identifies a wireless network. Access points and wireless devices attempting to connect to a specific WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) must use the same SSID.The default setting is default. Wireless Mode: Click on the pull-down menu; select from the following options: Infrastructure - Connecting to the WLAN using an access point. (This is the defa
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Configuration Utility (continued) D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapter Encryption Data Encryption – Enable WEP encryption by clicking on the box. Auth. mode – Choose one of the following Authorization modes: Open Authentication –Communicates the key across the network. Shared Authentication –Allows communication only with other devices with identical WEP settings. Auto – Will automatically adjust to the Authentication mode of the wireless client. Default Key –Select one of 4 k
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Configuration Utility (continued) Site Survey Available Networks The top section of the window displays the Available Networks. Scroll up and down the list and highlight the network to which you wish to connect. Click on the Connect button. Profile In the lower half of the screen, you can manage the profiles that you have created for the wireless network at home, at the office and in public places. Scroll up and down and highlight the profile that you wish to configure. You can Add or Remove a p
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Configuration Utility (continued) Site Survey > Add, Connect or Properties In this window you can configure all the properties of a profile in order to connect with a network of your choice. After you have entered your changes in this window, click OK to save the changes. 16
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Configuration Utility (continued) About The About screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the DWL-G510. 17
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Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP In this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using Microsoft Windows XP. Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.com and http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000/Me /98SE. Go to Start>Control Panel>Network Connections. Select Set up a home or small office network. When this screen appears, click Next. 18
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Networking Basics (continued) Please follow all the instructions in this window: Click Next. In the following window, select the best description of your computer. If your computer connects to the Internet through a router, select the second option as shown. Click Next. 19
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Networking Basics (continued) Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional.) Click Next. Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name. Click Next. 20
