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IEEE 802.11b

IEEE 802.11
IEEE 802.11a

Standards

Technical Specifications

32-bit Cardbus

Bus Type

Temperature

Operating: 32ºF to 131ºF (0ºC to 55ºC)

95% maximum, non-condensing

Humidity:

Warranty:

3 years

0.12 lb. (55 grams)

Weight:

Internal Antenna Type:

Dual Antenna Diversity Switching

64, 128-bit WEP

Security:

802.1x

WPA - (Wi-Fi Protected Access), 64-,128-bit WEP with TKIP,
MIC, IV Expansion, Shared Key Authentication

Physical Dimensions:

L = 4.64 inches (114.3mm)
W = 2.13 inches (54mm)
H = 0.34 inches (8.7mm)

IEEE 802.11g

Supports Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)

Summary of Contents for Air Premier AG DWL-AG650

Page 1: ...Manual Building Networks for People Tri mode Dual band DWL AG650S D Link Air Premier AG TM Wireless Cardbus Adapter ...

Page 2: ...ckage Contents 3 Introduction 4 Wireless Basics 6 Getting Started 10 Using the Configuration Utility 13 Networking Basics 22 Troubleshooting 35 Technical Specifications 40 Contacting Technical Support 42 Warranty 43 ...

Page 3: ...e above items are missing please contact your reseller System Requirements for Configuration An 802 11a 802 11b or 802 11g access point for Infrastruc ture mode or another 802 11a 802 11b or 802 11g wireless adapter for Ad Hoc Peer to Peer networking mode At least 128MB of memory and a 500MHz processor Windows XP 2000 Me 98SE A laptop or notebook computer with an available 32 bit cardbus slot TM ...

Page 4: ...emporal Key Integrity Protocol to change the temporal key every 10 000 packets a packet is a kind of message transmitted over a network This ensures much greater security than the standard WEP security By contrast the previous WEP encryption implementations required the keys to be changed manually 802 1x Authentication which is a first line of defense against intrusion In the authentication proces...

Page 5: ... 802 11b and 802 11g standards the DWL AG650S can connect with existing 802 11b 802 11g or 802 11a com pliant routers access points and cards That means you can still com municate with colleagues and friends while you have the ability to link to even more wireless networks Faster Wireless Networking Faster data transfers mean increased productivity With the DWL AG650S in your laptop PC you will ha...

Page 6: ...t transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires WLANs 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 efficiently Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be benefic...

Page 7: ...titively priced as conventional Ethernet network devices 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 from Peer to Peer networks suitable for a small number of users to larger Infrastructure networks to accommodate hundreds or thousands of users depending on the number of wireless d...

Page 8: ...DM Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing technology OFDM works by splitting the radio signal into multiple smaller sub signals that are then transmitted simultaneously at different frequencies to the receiver OFDM reduces the amount of crosstalk interference in signal transmissions The D Link DWL AG650S will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest speed a...

Page 9: ...ep the number of walls and ceilings between the DWL AG650S and other network devices to a minimum each wall or ceiling can reduce your DWL AG650S s range from 3 90 feet 1 30 meters Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized 1 Be aware of the direct line between network devices A wall that is 1 5 feet thick 5 meters at a 45 degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet 1 ...

Page 10: ...nfrastructure network contains an access point or a wireless router The Infrastructure Network example shown on the following page contains the following D Link network devices your existing network may be comprised of other devices A wireless router D Link Air Premier AG DI 774S A laptop computer with a wireless adapter D Link Air Premier AG DWL AG650S A desktop computer with a wireless adapter D...

Page 11: ...laptop computer See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL AG650S If you wish you may connect a computer that is equipped with an Ethernet network adapter such as a DFE 530TX to the router also A RADIUS server is optional Connect a RADIUS server to your network to use all the features of WPA Without a RADIUS server you can still use the WPA Pre Shared Key mode RADIUS Authentication can...

Page 12: ...an IP address to each computer on the Ad Hoc network See box below 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 exactly the same for all the computers in the network For example If the first computer is assigned an IP address of 1...

Page 13: ... Air Premier AG D Link Air Premier AG Utility Using the Configuration Utility If you are using Windows XP you can use either the Zero Configuration Utility or the D Link Configuration Utility If the icon does not display in the taskbar then click on this icon on your desktop to open To use the D Link Configuration Utility with XP right click on the wireless network icon in the taskbar in the lower...

Page 14: ...enabled or disabled here 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 AG650S Link Quality Signal Strength Displays the Link Quality for the DWL AG650S wireless connection to the access point The Signal Strength represents the wireless signal between the access point and the ...

Page 15: ... selection is automatically determined by the DWL AG650S In Ad Hoc mode the channel must be manually set to the same channel for each wireless adapter Tx Rate 11b g Tx rates are automatically determined for an optimal speed up to 54Mbps Tx Rate 11a Tx rates are automatically determined for an optimal speed up to 54Mbps Power Mode Select from three modes Continuous Access Mode this default setting ...

Page 16: ... settings Auto will automatically adjust to the Authentication mode of the wireless client Default Key Select one of 4 keys to be the default key Network Key enter a key in either ASCII or Hexadecimal format Key Format ASCII or Hexadecimal Key length select the key length either 64 or 128 bits Click Apply to save the changes Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0 9 and the letters A F ASCII A...

Page 17: ...elect a Certificate from the pull down menu Server Domain Name Each server has a domain name that uniquely identifies it That domain name is normally contained in the Subject CN field of the server certificate A server domain name ends with the name of a larger administrative domain to which the server belongs Login Name enter the Login Name here Choose a Certificate Authority Select a Certificate...

Page 18: ...PA PSK Encryption WPA PSK is selected here The other choices are WEP WPA and None Config Click Config when WPA PSK is selected Define WPA PSK Enter your WPA Passphrase The minimum length is 8 characters Click OK to complete the WPA PSK configuration ...

Page 19: ...ure You can Add or Remove a profile or configure the Properties of the profile in order to connect with an available network Connect Highlight an existing network and click Configure the configuration window on the next page will appear Add Click Add and the screen on the next page will appear Remove Highlight a network profile click Remove to remove a network from the profile list Properties High...

Page 20: ...prompted to configure the security settings when you make a selection in WPA OPTION Please see the Encryption section in this chapter for more information about completing WPA security settings Configuration Utility When you click on Connect Add or Properties in the Site Survey screen this window will appear ...

Page 21: ...21 The About screen gives you information about the MAC address and the Utility and Driver Versions of the DWL AG650S Configuration Utility About ...

Page 22: ...soft 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 98SE Go to Start Control Panel Network Connections Select Set up a home or small office network Networking Basics When this screen appears click Next ...

Page 23: ...uctions in this window Networking Basics 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 ...

Page 24: ...24 Enter a Computer description and a Computer name optional Networking Basics Click Next Enter a Workgroup name All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name Click Next ...

Page 25: ... wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes Networking Basics When the changes are complete click Next Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer This may take a few minutes ...

Page 26: ...ect the option that fits your needs 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 Click Next ...

Page 27: ...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 net work To continue click Next ...

Page 28: ...ttings will 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 ...

Page 29: ...dows XP 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 Sys tem Properties window You may enter a Com puter Description if you wish this field is optional To rename the computer and join a domain click Change ...

Page 30: ...Getting Started in this manual for a definition of IP ad dress range To check on the IP address of the adapter please do the follow ing Right click on the Local Area Connection icon in the task bar Click on Status Click OK All computers on your network must have the same Workgroup name Select Workgroup and enter the name of the Workgroup In this window enter the Computer name ...

Page 31: ... routers will automatically assign IP ad dresses to the computers on the network using DHCP Dynamic Host Con figuration 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 Double click on Control Pan...

Page 32: ...32 Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP 2000 Double click on Network Connections Double click on Properties Right click on Local Area Connections ...

Page 33: ...l TCP IP Click Properties IPAddress e g 192 168 0 2 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway Enter the LAN IP address of the wireless router D Link wireless routers have a LAN IP address of 192 168 0 1 In the window below select Use the following IP address Input your IP address and subnet mask The IP addresses on your network must be within the same range For example if one computer has an IP ad...

Page 34: ...xxx xxx xxx where xxx is the IP address of the wireless router or access point A good wireless connection will show four replies from the wireless router or access point as shown Go to Start Run type command A window similar to this 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 four replies from the wir...

Page 35: ...ides solutions to problems that can occur during the installa tion and operation of the DWL AG650S Read the following descriptions if you are having problems The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP If you have a different operating system the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples Go to Start My Computer Properties ...

Page 36: ... ties to check that the drivers are installed properly Click OK D Link AirPro DWL AB650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly D Link Air Premier AG DWL AG650S D Link Air Premier AG DWL AG650S D Link Air Premier AG DWL AG650S Tri mode Dualband Wireless Cardbus Adapter TM Cardbus ...

Page 37: ...e sure that the SSID on the DWL AG650S Wireless Cardbus Adapter is exactly the same as the SSID on the access point or wireless router Move the DWL AG650S and access point or wireless router into the same room and then test the wireless connection Disable all security settings WEP MAC Address Control AES Make sure that the access point router are set to the same frequency Turn off your access poin...

Page 38: ...onnected Check that the IP address subnet mask gateway and DNS settings are correctly entered for the network In Infrastructure mode make sure the same Service Set Identifier SSID is specified on the settings for the wireless clients and access points The SSID factory default setting for the D Link products is default Double click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar The Link Info screen will display t...

Page 39: ... keys are entered on both the DWL AG650S and the access point Double click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar click Encryption Check to see that the key selected is set to the same key as other devices on the network 7 How can I avoid connection problems using the DWL AG650S Move the DWL AG650S and access point or wireless router into the same room and then test the wireless connection Change the cha...

Page 40: ...sing Humidity Warranty 3 years 0 12 lb 55 grams Weight Internal Antenna Type Dual Antenna Diversity Switching 64 128 bit WEP Security 802 1x WPA Wi Fi Protected Access 64 128 bit WEP with TKIP MIC IV Expansion Shared Key Authentication Physical Dimensions L 4 64 inches 114 3mm W 2 13 inches 54mm H 0 34 inches 8 7mm IEEE 802 11g Supports Advanced Encryption Standard AES ...

Page 41: ...cess Control CSMA CAwith ACK Power Consumption Standby mode 1250mW Receiver Sensitivity 6Mbps OFDM 10 PER 91dBm 11Mbps CCK 8 PER 91dBm 9Mbps OFDM 10 PER 90dBm Range Indoors Up to 328 feet 100 meters 36Mbps OFDM 10 PER 82dBm 54Mbps OFDM 10 PER 73dBm 24Mbps OFDM 10 PER 85dBm 48Mbps OFDM 10 PER 76dBm 18Mbps OFDM 10 PER 88dBm 12Mbps OFDM 10 PER 89dBm 15dBm 2dB Transmitter Output Power LEDs Link Comple...

Page 42: ...adian customers can contact D Link Technical Support through our website or by phone Tech Support for customers within the United States D Link Technical Support over the Telephone 877 453 5465 24 hours a day seven days a week D Link Technical Support over the Internet http support dlink com email support dlink com Tech Support for customers within Canada D Link Technical Support over the Telephon...

Page 43: ...ftware portion of the product Software will substantially conform 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 Warranty Period provided that the Software is properly installed on approved hardware and operated as contemplated in its documentat...

Page 44: ...tion 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 operat...

Page 45: ...ill not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment 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 separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the e...

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