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Getting Started

Setting Up an Infrastructure Network

Please remember that D-Link AirPlus wireless devices are pre-configured to

connect together, right out of the box, with the default settings.

Please refer to the following sections of this manual for additional information about
setting up a network:

Networking Basics- learn how to check your IP Address; share printers and files.

Using the Configuration Utility- learn the settings you must use on each computer
in your network for successful communication.

Troubleshooting – learn how to check for the proper installation of the network
adapters’ drivers and other tips for troubleshooting the network.

You will need a broadband Internet access (Cable/DSL)
subscription.

Consult with your Cable/DSL provider for proper installation of the
modem.

Connect the modem to a wireless Broadband router (such as the

D-Link DI-713P

See the Quick Installation Guide included with the

router.

Install the drivers for the DWL-520+. See the

Quick Installation

Guide

included with the DWL-520+.

Install the drivers for the wireless network adapter (such as the

D-Link AirPlus

DWL-650+

)

into the laptop computer.

See the

Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-650+.

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Summary of Contents for Air DWL-810

Page 1: ...Air DWL 810 Ethernet Wireless Client Adapter Manual Rev 020305 Building Networks for People ...

Page 2: ...Wireless Basics 7 4 Getting Started 10 5 Pre Installation 13 6 Web Configuration 16 7 Installation 23 8 Troubleshooting 24 9 Networking Basics 25 10 Technical Specifications 57 11 Contacting Technical Support 60 12 Limited Warranty 61 13 Registration 65 ...

Page 3: ...ms are missing please contact your reseller System Requirements A network device such as a game console or set top box with an available Ethernet port Additional Optional Advanced Configuration Requirements A current web browser e g Internet Explorer 5 x or Netscape Navigator 4 x Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows Me Windows 98 Windows 95 Unix Linux A Cross Over cable is required to connect the DWL 8...

Page 4: ... Networks WLAN Using the DWL 810 allows flexibility in the placement of network devices Simply connect the DWL 810 to the Ethernet port RJ 45 of a network device such as a network storage device Internet camera network printer network scanner video game system or other network device Computers with installed wireless network adapters NIC cards will then be able to access the network device wireles...

Page 5: ... modes Easy installation No configuration required for Ad Hoc Mode Easy web based configuration for Infrastructure Mode Flash memory for easy software upgrades WEP encryption ensures security LEDs LED stands for Light Emitting Diode The DWL 810 has two LEDs Power a steady Green light indicates a proper connection to a power source Wireless Link Act a steady Orange light indicates a good wireless c...

Page 6: ...tton Power Connector Category 5 is the most reliable grade of twisted pair cable It is either Straight Through cable or Cross Over cable Always check your installation instructions to make sure that you have selected the correct type of Category 5 cable For the DWL 810 you will use Straight Through cable to connect to the computer during configuration and to connect to a network device for wireles...

Page 7: ...reless networking delivers A wireless local area network WLAN is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires Wireless LANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments and public areas such as airports coffee shops and universities Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more efficientl...

Page 8: ...nstall cable through walls and ceilings Network Expansion Wireless technology allows the network to go where wires cannot go Reduced Cost of Ownership While the initial investment required for Wireless LAN hardware might be higher than the cost of wired LAN hardware overall installation expenses and life cycle costs will be significantly lower Long term cost benefits are greatest in dynamic enviro...

Page 9: ...s indoors the D Link Air DWL 810 lets you access your network devices wirelessly from virtually anywhere Keep in mind however that the number thickness and location of walls ceilings or other objects that the wireless signal must pass thru may limit range Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and any background RF radio frequency noise in your home or business The key to maximizi...

Page 10: ... such as the DWL 1000AP Ad Hoc directly communicating with another network device without an Access Point 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 The Infrastructure Network example shown on the following page contains the following D Link network devices A wireless DHCP Router Access Po...

Page 11: ...unication Troubleshooting learn how to check for the proper installation of the network adapters drivers and other tips for troubleshooting the network You will need a broadband Internet access Cable DSL subscription Consult with your Cable DSL provider for proper installation of the modem Connect the modem to a wireless Broadband router such as the D Link DI 713P See the Quick Installation Guide ...

Page 12: ...ddress for each computer must be in the same IP Address range as all the computers in the network and the subnet mask must be exactly the same for all the computers in the network For example If the first computer is assigned an IP Address of 192 168 0 2 with a Subnet Mask of 255 255 255 0 then the second computer can be assigned an IP Address of 192 168 0 3 with a Subnet Mask of 255 255 255 0 etc...

Page 13: ... computer that you are using to configure the DWL 810 which is within the IP Address range of the DWL 810 See the Assigning a Static IP Address section that follows B Configure the DWL 810 Connect the DWL 810 to a laptop or computer using a Cat5 Ethernet cable Refer to Web Configuration in this manual for instructions on how to configure the DWL 810 C Connect the DWL 810 to a network device after ...

Page 14: ...14 Assigning a Static IP Address to configure the DWL 810 Double click on Network Connections Right click on Local Area Connections Click Properties Fig 5 2 Fig 5 3 ...

Page 15: ...Use the following IP address in the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window Fig 5 5 Input your IP address and subnet mask The IP Address must be within the same range as the DWL 810 The IP Address of the DWL 810 is 192 168 0 30 You can assign 192 168 0 2 for your laptop No two computers can have the same IP Address Assign a subnet mask of 255 255 255 0 D Link Air DWL 650 ...

Page 16: ...e DWL 810 For example you can assign a Static IP address of 192 168 0 2 with a subnet mask of 255 255 255 0 Please see the Pre Installation or the Networking Basics sections in this manual for information on Assigning a Static IP Address After you have assigned a Static IP Address to the computer you are using for configuration next you will assign the DWL 810 an IP Address within the range of you...

Page 17: ... 0 30 as shown below The IP Address shown in the example above is the default setting Use this IP address when connecting to a network consisting of other D Link devices set to their default settings If you have changed the IP Address of the DWL 810 to conform to a network other than one with D Link devices at their default setting then input that IP Address in the web browser instead of the defau...

Page 18: ...ppear as shown below The various input fields may be used to configure the 802 11b wireless and security settings Wireless Fig 6 4 The Configuration window will appear Select Information in the menu as shown The Information window displays the current setup status of the DWL 810 Information ...

Page 19: ...of the Access Points and the traffic level of the wireless network running on Infrastructure Mode which is determined by the number of Access Points in your wireless network and the configuration of the Access Points Use the pull down menu to choose from the 3 options Low Medium or High WEP Enabled The default setting is Disable Wireless network communications are easily intercepted WEP Wired Equi...

Page 20: ...select this item If it remains unselected only the SSID will be checked before authorizing connection Click Apply to update the settings Click Cancel to discard any changes you have made Changes will only take effect after you restart the DWL 810 To restart click on Admin in the system tool bar Click Reboot in the Admin window IP Address Click on IP Address in the menu The default settings are dis...

Page 21: ... information regarding the device connected to the DWL 810 Bridge Table the table displays the IP Address and the MAC Address of the device that is wirelessly connected to the DWL 810 When assigning IP Addresses to the computers on the network please remember that the IP Address for each computer must be in the same IP Address range as all the computers in the network and the subnet mask must be e...

Page 22: ... field and click Change Password for the change to take effect Please make a note of your password anyone who accesses the configuration menu will be required to enter the password you have selected Reboot Bridge Click Reboot to restart the DWL 810 Saved settings will be retained Reset to Factory Defaults Click on Factory Reset to return all settings to the Factory Default values Press the Reset b...

Page 23: ...ation After you have configured the DWL 810 or if you are using Ad Hoc mode you are ready to connect it to a network device to achieve wireless transmission 1 Connect one end of a Straight Through Ethernet Cat5 cable to the Ethernet port on the network device and connect the other end of the cable to the Ethernet port on the DWL 810 2 Turn on the power of the network device Fig 6 8 Fig 6 9 ...

Page 24: ...s power adapter is connected properly to a known good power outlet 2 The DWL 810 Wireless Client Link light is not on Make sure that the Ethernet cable is connected properly and your Ethernet adapter supports 10BaseT Advanced Setup optional For advanced setup features enter http 192 168 0 30 into your Internet browser and gain access to the web configuration of the DWL 810 The advanced setup featu...

Page 25: ...nual 9 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 or 98 Go to Start Control Panel Network Connections Select Set...

Page 26: ...s XP 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 gateway router select the second option as shown Click Next Fig 9 2 Fig 9 3 ...

Page 27: ...27 Networking Basics Enter a Computer description and a Computer name Click Next Enter a Workgroup name All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name Click Next Fig 9 4 Fig 9 5 ...

Page 28: ...Networking Basics Please wait while the wizard applies the changes When the changes are complete click Next Please wait while the wizard configures the computer This may take a few minutes Fig 9 6 Fig 9 7 ...

Page 29: ...ion In this example Create a Network Setup Disk has been selected You will run this disk on each of the computers on your network Click Next Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive in this case drive A Format the disk if you wish and click Next Fig 9 8 Fig 9 9 ...

Page 30: ...es Please read the information under Here s how in the screen below After you complete the Network Setup Wizard you will use the Network Setup Disk to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on your network To continue click Next Fig 9 10 Fig 9 11 ...

Page 31: ...ll take effect when you restart the computer Click Yes to restart the computer You have completed configuring this computer Next you will need to run the Network Setup Disk on all the other computers on your network After running the Network Setup Disk on all your computers your new wireless network will be ready to use Fig 9 12 Fig 9 13 ...

Page 32: ... Click Start in the lower left corner of the screen Right click on My Computer Select Properties and click Select the Computer Name Tab in the System Properties window You may enter a Computer description if you wish this field is optional To rename the computer or join a domain Click Change Fig 9 14 Fig 9 15 ...

Page 33: ...ddress in Windows XP 2000 Go to Start All Programs Accessories Command Prompt In this window enter the Computer name Select Workgroup and enter the name of the Workgroup All computers on your network must have the same Workgroup name Click OK Fig 9 16 Fig 9 17 ...

Page 34: ...ings are displayed as shown below Type ipconfig renew at the prompt to get a new IP Address shown below Windows 98 ME users go to Start Run Type Command Type winipcfg at the prompt Click Release All and Renew All to obtain a new IP Address Fig 8 18 Fig 8 19 Fig 8 20 D Link AirPlus DWL 520 Wireless PCI car Fig 9 18 Fig 9 19 ...

Page 35: ...ost Configuration Protocol technology If you are using a DHCP capable Gateway Router you will not need to assign Static IP Addresses If you are not using a DHCP capable Gateway Router or you need to assign a Static IP Address please follow these instructions Go to Start Click on Control Panel Fig 9 20 Fig 9 21 Fig 9 22 Select Network and Internet Connections Select Network Connections ...

Page 36: ...ns Click Properties Highlight Internet Protocol TCP IP Click Properties D Link AirPlus DWL 520 Wireless PCI Adapter Fig 9 23 Fig 9 24 Note The following examples are for illustration purposes only Your network adapters and IP Addresses may differ but the basic procedures remain the same ...

Page 37: ... 192 168 0 3 and 192 168 0 254 No two computers can have the same IP Address The subnet mask must be the same for all the computers on the network Input your DNS server address only if you plan to use the Internet Note If you are entering a DNS server address you must also enter the IP Address of the Default Gateway The DNS server information will be provided by your ISP Internet Service Provider ...

Page 38: ...rties select Internet Protocol TCP IP click Properties Connecting to a Wireless Network with a Wireless Router or an Access Point using a DHCP server in Windows XP 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 Fig 9 26 Fig 9 27 Following are some examples using a DWL 650 Wireless Card...

Page 39: ...ame range as the Wireless Router or Access Point IP address 192 168 0 51 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway Enter the LAN IP address of the Wireless Router Select Use the following DNS server address Enter the LAN IP address of the Wireless Router Click OK Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows 2000 Go to Start Settings Network and Dial up Connections Double click on the Local Area Con...

Page 40: ...ting to a Wireless Network with a Wireless Router or an Access Point using a static IP address in Windows 2000 Select Use the following IP address Input a static IP Address within the same IP Address range as the wireless router or the access point IP address 192 168 0 51 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway Enter the LAN IP address of the Wireless Router Select Use the following DNS server a...

Page 41: ...he Network associated with the DWL 650 click Properties select Internet Protocol TCP IP click Properties Connecting to a Wireless Network with a Wireless Router or an Access Point using a DHCP server in Windows Me and 98 Select the IP Address tab Then select Obtain an IP address automatically Select Detect connection to network media Click OK Fig 9 32 Fig 9 33 ...

Page 42: ...he wireless router or access point IP address 192 168 0 51 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Select Detect connection to network media Click OK Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging For Windows XP and 2000 Go to Start Run type cmd A window similar to Fig 8 35 will appear Type ping xxx xxx xxx xxx where xxx is the IP address of the Wireless Router or Access Point A good wireless connection will show ...

Page 43: ...e the Network Setup Wizard section at the beginning of Networking Basics you can use the Add Printer Wizard to add or share a printer on your network Whether you want to add a local printer a printer connected directly to one computer share an LPR printer a printer connected to a print server or share a network printer a printer connected to your network through a Gateway Router use the Add Printe...

Page 44: ...inter that is not shared on the network and is connected directly to one computer is called a local printer If you do not need to share your printer on a network follow these directions to add the printer to one computer Go to Start Printers and Faxes Click on Add a printer Fig 9 37 Fig 9 38 ...

Page 45: ...ter Deselect Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer if it has been selected Click Next Select Use the following port From the pull down menu select the correct port for your printer Most computers use the LPT1 port as shown in the illustration Click Next Fig 9 39 Fig 9 40 Fig 9 41 ...

Page 46: ...rect driver is not displayed insert the CD or floppy disk that came with your printer and click Have Disk At this screen you can change the name of the printer optional Click Next Select Yes to print a test page A successful printing will confirm that you have chosen the correct driver Click Next Fig 9 42 Fig 9 43 Fig 9 44 ...

Page 47: ...47 Networking Basics Adding a local printer Click Finish Click OK This screen gives you information about your printer When the test page has printed Fig 9 45 Fig 9 46 ...

Page 48: ... run the Add Printer Wizard on all the computers on your network Please follow these directions to use the Add Printer Wizard to share the printer on your network Go to Start Printers and Faxes A successful installation will display the printer icon as shown at right You have successfully added a local printer Go to Start Printers and Faxes Fig 9 47 Fig 9 48 ...

Page 49: ...49 Networking Basics Sharing a network printer Click on Add a Printer Click Next Select Network Printer Click Next Fig 9 49 Fig 9 50 Fig 9 51 ...

Page 50: ...50 Networking Basics Sharing a network printer Select the printer you would like to share Click Next Click Finish Fig 9 52 Fig 9 53 Fig 9 54 Select Browse for a printer Click Next ...

Page 51: ...lation You have completed adding the printer To share this printer on your network Remember the printer name Run the Add Printer Wizard on all the computers on your network Make sure you have already run the Network Setup Wizard on all the network computers After you run the Add Printer Wizard on all the computers in the network you can share the printer Fig 9 55 Fig 9 56 ...

Page 52: ...ch as the DP 101P Please make sure that you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers on your network To share an LPR printer please follow these directions Go to Start Printers and Faxes Click on Add a Printer The screen to the right will display Click Next Select Local Printer Click Next Fig 9 57 Fig 9 58 ...

Page 53: ...Select Create a new port From the pull down menu select Standard TCP IP Port as shown Click Next Please read the instructions on this screen Click Next Enter the Printer IP Address and the Port Name as shown Click Next Fig 9 59 Fig 9 60 Fig 9 61 ...

Page 54: ...printer In this screen select Custom Click Settings Enter the Port Name and the Printer Name or IP Address Select LPR Enter a Queue Name If there is more than one port on the print server you must name the Queue Click OK Fig 9 62 Fig 9 63 ...

Page 55: ...ion about your printer Click Finish Select the printer you are adding from the list of Printers Insert the printer driver disk that came with your printer Click Have Disk If the printer driver is already installed Select Keep existing driver Click Next Fig 9 64 Fig 9 65 Fig 9 66 ...

Page 56: ...ters on your network Click Next Select Yes to print a test page Click Next This screen will display information about your printer Click Finish to complete the addition of the printer Please run the Add Printer Wizard on all the computers on your network in order to share the printer Note You must run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers on your network before you run the Add Printer Wiza...

Page 57: ...E 802 3 Ethernet to IEEE 802 11b Wireless Supported Operating Systems Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows ME Windows 98 Data Security 40 bit WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy Encryption 128 bit WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy Encryption Data Rate Mbps 11 CCK 5 5 CCK 2 DQPSK 1 DBSK Range Indoors 115 to 328 feet 35 to 100 meters per cell Outdoors 328 feet to 984 feet 100 to 300 meters per cell Network Architect...

Page 58: ...3 5 inches 90 mm W 3 2 inches 81 5 mm H 1 6 inches 40 mm Temperature Operating Temperature 14ºF to 131ºF 10 C to 55 C Storage Temperature 4ºF to 167ºF 20 C to 75 C Humidity Maximum up to 95 Non condensing Emissions FCC CE TCP IP Protocols DHCP Key Management Automatic Dynamic Key Allocation ADKA through public key Ports One 1 10Mbps RJ 45 Diagnostic LED Power Link Activity ...

Page 59: ...59 Power Specifications Operating Voltage 5V 2A Operating Channels 1 11 United States FCC Safety UL ...

Page 60: ... Technical Support for customers in the United States 877 453 5465 Monday through Friday 7 00am to 12 00am D Link Technical Support over the Internet http support dlink com email support dlink com Tech Support for customers within Canada 800 361 5265 Monday through Friday 8 30am to 9 00pm EST D Link Technical Support over the Internet http support dlink ca email support dlink ca When contacting te...

Page 61: ...onform to D Link s then current functional specifications for the Software as set forth in the applicable documentation from the date of original retail purchase of the Software for a period of ninety 90 days Software Warranty Period provided that the Software is properly installed on approved hardware and operated as contemplated in its documentation D Link further warrants that during the Softwa...

Page 62: ...lteration modification tampering negligence misuse faulty installation lack of reasonable care repair or service in any way that is not contemplated in the documentation for the product or if the model or serial number has been altered tampered with defaced or removed Initial installation installation and removal of the product for repair and shipping costs Operational adjustments covered in the o...

Page 63: ...ic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures FCC Statement 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 equipmen...

Page 64: ...65 13 Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights 020305 ...

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