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APPENDIX 

 

Using the Configuration Utility

 

The 

D-Link AirPlus Configuration Utility

 window will appear. By default, it will take 

you to the 

Link Info

 section.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A. 

Status:

 Displays the 

MAC Address of the 
Access Point that  
is associated with the 
DWL-520+.

 

B. 

SSID

:

 

The Service Set 

Identifier is the name 
assigned to the wireless 
network. The factory SSID 
setting is set to 

default

.

 

C. 

TxRate:

 

The default 

setting is 11 Mbps; however, 
TxRate settings are auto-
matically determined by the 
DWL-520+ depending on the 
distance from the access point.

 

D. 

Channel:

 Displays 

the channel information. 
By default, the channel is 
set to 6 and selection is 
automatically determined 
by the DWL-520+. 

E. 

Link Quality / Signal Strength:

 

Displays the Link Quality for the DWL-
520+ wireless connection to the access 
point. The Signal Strength represents the 
wireless signal between the access point 
and the DWL-520+. The percentage 
coincides with the graphical bar.

 

F. 

Data Rate:

 

Graphically 
displays the 
statistics of data 
transmitted and 
received.

 

A

B

D

E

F

Summary of Contents for AirPlus DWL-520+

Page 1: ...k AirPlus DWL 520 Driver CD in the CD ROM drive Thestep by stepinstructionsthatfollowareshownin WindowsXP Thestepsandscreensaresimilarfor theotherWindowsoperatingsystems 2003 D Link Systems Inc All ri...

Page 2: ...n your computer does not automatically start type D Setup exe If it does start proceed to the next screen Click Install Driver PC Utility Type D Setup exe The letter D represents the letter of the CD...

Page 3: ...520 back panel shield with a screw D Replace the computer s cover E Place the computer back in its normal position F Attach the DWL 520 s antenna to the socket on the back panel shield Click No I wil...

Page 4: ...his is the connector that fits into the PCI slot on your computer s motherboard Antenna Used to wirelessly connect to 802 11b AirPlus Air networks Screw Mount The screw to secure the PCI Adapter to th...

Page 5: ...may appear after your computer restarts For Windows Me and 98 after your computer restarts this Systems Settings Change screen may appear For Windows XP this Hardware Installation alert screen may ap...

Page 6: ...start and the utility icon will appear in the bottom right hand corner of the desktop screen systray If this icon appears GREEN then you have successfully installed the DWL 520 are connected to a wire...

Page 7: ...ou wish to use the DWl 520 utility please do the following steps Click the XP Networking icon to use the Zero Configuration Wireless Settings Click Advanced Click OK Uncheck Use Windows to configure m...

Page 8: ...bps however TxRate settings are auto matically determined by the DWL 520 depending on the distance from the access point D Channel Displays the channel information By default the channel is set to 6 a...

Page 9: ...adjust the transmission rate to get the best signal possible depending on your usage and your environment K Preamble By default D Link AirPlus Products are set to Long Preamble The Preamble defines th...

Page 10: ...dress on the same network which will correspond with the Wireless Router or Access Point Your Internet service provider provides preferred DNS server information Click Properties Select Obtain an IP a...

Page 11: ...ame network which will correspond with the Wireless Router or Access Point Your Internet service provider provides preferred DNS server information Select Obtain an IP address automatically if the Wir...

Page 12: ...al 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 Technica...

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