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Manual

802.11g (2.4GHz)

DWL-G650X

D-Link AirPlus

Wireless Cardbus Adapter

Building Networks for People

Summary of Contents for AirPlus G DWL-G650X

Page 1: ...Manual 802 11g 2 4GHz DWL G650X D Link AirPlusTM G Wireless Cardbus Adapter Building Networks for People ...

Page 2: ...kage Contents 3 Introduction 4 Wireless Basics 5 Installation Considerations 7 Getting Started 8 Configuring the DWL G650X 11 Troubleshooting 17 Technical Specifications 19 Contacting Technical Support 21 Warranty 22 ...

Page 3: ...tems are missing please contact your reseller System Requirements for Configuration An 802 11g or 802 11b access point for Infrastructure mode or another 802 11g or 802 11b wireless adapter for Ad Hoc Peer to Peer networking mode A Macintosh Powerbook OS X 10 3 x or later with an available 32 bit cardbus slot Please go to http support dlink com for a list of compatible OS versions ...

Page 4: ...ser friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities Introduction The D Link AirPlus G DWL G650X Wireless Cardbus Adapter is an 802 11b 802 11g 2 4GHz wireless adapter that supports high speed wireless networking at home at work or in public places Unlike most network cards the DWL G650X provides a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps compared to the standard 11Mbps when used with other D L...

Page 5: ...sers People use WLAN technology for many different purposes Mobility Productivity increases when people have access to data in any location within the operating range of the WLAN Management decisions based on real time information can significantly improve worker efficiency Low Implementation Costs WLANs are easy to set up manage change and relocate Networks that frequently change can benefit from...

Page 6: ...ferent frequencies to the receiver OFDM reduces the amount of crosstalk interference in signal transmissions The D Link DWL G650X will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest speed and range possible The DWL G650X is backwards compatible with 802 11b devices This means that if you have an existing 802 11b network the devices in that network will be compatible ...

Page 7: ...ep the number of walls and ceilings between the DWL G650X and other network devices to a minimum each wall or ceiling can reduce your DWL G650X 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 Awall that is 1 5 feet thick 5 meters at a 45 degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet 1 met...

Page 8: ...sting network may be comprised of other devices A wireless router D Link AirPlus Xtreme G DI 624 An Apple PowerBook with a wireless adapter D Link AirPlus G DWL G650X A cable modem D Link DCM 201 There are basically two modes of networking 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 G650X Wir...

Page 9: ... to your broadband router See the Quick Installation Guide included with your router Install another D Link DWL G650X Wireless CardbusAdapter into a laptop computer See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL G650X 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 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 ...

Page 10: ...puter on the Ad Hoc network See the 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 192 168 0 2 with a sub...

Page 11: ...lease refer to the Quick Installation Guide included with the product follow the steps below to access the configuration settings ConfiguringtheDWL G650X Double click on the DWL G650X icon From the Apple pull down menu select System Preferences ...

Page 12: ...ct to a wireless network locate the network in the list of available networks and double click on it If connecting to a network with a DHCP server then your configuration is complete If you need to assign a static IP address to your DWL G650X then please follow the steps on the following page Assigning a dynamic IP address when a DHCP server is in the network ...

Page 13: ... the following steps if you must assign a static IP address to your DWL G650X Select the Ethernet Adapter Click Network Go to the Apple Menu and select System Preferences Enter a unique IP address within the same range as your network Enter the Subnet Mask of your network Click Apply Now ...

Page 14: ...ws communication only with devices with identical WEP settings WPA PSK When you make this selection please enter the shared key in the field below WPA Pre Shared Key Encryption Type Select WEP or None Click OK when you have completed the configuration When WEP is selected please select Hexadecimal or ASCII from the pulldown menu for each key Keys 1 4 Select Authentication and Security ...

Page 15: ...Awake Mode CAM when AC Power Power Saving Mode Network Type Select Infrastructure or 802 11 Ad Hoc Tx Power Select System Configuration Select the transmission speed 11B Preamble Type Select the preamble type Channel Select the channel RTS Threshold Select the RTS Threshold Fragment Threshold Select the Fragment Threshold Click Open Profile Drawer ...

Page 16: ... Advanced Info Wireless Mode Select the Wireless Mode 11 B G Protection Make your selection from the pulldown menu Wireless Mode Select the TX Rate Config Utility Version The following information is displayed in this screen MAC Address Driver Version EEPROM Version ...

Page 17: ...er is exactly the same as the SSID on the access point or wireless router Move the DWL G650X and the access point or wireless router into the same room and then test the wireless connection Disable all security settings on both devices WEP MAC address control AES Make sure that the access point router is not set to a different frequency Turn off your access point and the computer with the DWL G650...

Page 18: ... a BSS Basic Service Set and wait briefly before setting up other clients This prevents several clients from trying to establish a BSS at the same time which can result in multiple singular BSSs being established rather than a single BSS with multiple clients associated to it 5 What should I do when the computer with the DWL G650X installed is unable to connect to the wireless network and or the I...

Page 19: ...erature Operating 0ºC to 55ºC 32ºF to 131ºF 95 maximum non condensing Humidity Warranty 3 years 0 12 lb 55 grams Weight Internal Antenna Type Diversity 32 bit Cardbus Bus Type Security Physical Dimensions L 4 64 inches 114 3mm W 2 13 inches 54mm H 0 34 inches 8 7mm 64 128 bit WEP Encryption WPA PSK ...

Page 20: ...b g specifications Actual data throughput will vary Network conditions and environmental factors lower actual data throughput rate 15dBm 2dB 11Mbps CCK 8 PER 82dBm 48Mbps OFDM 10 PER 68dBm 54Mbps OFDM 10 PER 68dBm Transmitter Output Power Receiver Sensitivity 36Mbps OFDM 10 PER 75dBm 24Mbps OFDM 10 PER 79dBm 18Mbps OFDM 10 PER 82dBm 12Mbps OFDM 10 PER 84dBm 6Mbps OFDM 10 PER 88dBm 5 5Mbps CCK 8 PE...

Page 21: ...ical 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 Telephone 800 361 5265 Monday to Friday 7 30am t...

Page 22: ...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 23: ...ration 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 oper...

Page 24: ...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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