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Introduction 

The D-Link 

Air

 DCF-650W is an IEEE 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Adapter 

that uses a standard Type II CF adapter interface. It provides the easiest and fastest 
way to access the Internet via wireless network. The Wireless Compact Flash 
technology in the DCF-650W allows the user to easily install in devices such as 
PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants) or other devices equipped with a Type II CF slot. 
The D-Link DCF-650W is 802.11b compliant and capable of connecting at data rates 
of up to 11Mbps.

The 11Mbps capability of the DCF-650W is comparable to 

existing Ethernet network setting and provides the user the necessary bandwidth to 
access and download files directly from the Internet or a Local Area Network 
environment. 

 

Features and Benefits 

1.  Supports 1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbps data rates 

2.  Working range is up to 800 ft. in an open environment 

3.  Supports point-to-point and point-to-multipoint access 

4.  Seamless connectivity to wired Ethernet and PC network LANs augments 

existing networks quickly and easily 

5.  Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) technology provides robust, 

interference-resistant, and secure wireless connection 

6.  Wireless connection without the cost of cabling 

7.  Supports WinCE 3.0 Handheld/Pocket PC 

8.  Supports high security WEP encryption (64-bit and 128-bit) 

9.  Supports Plug and Play 

10. 

Easy Step-by-Step installation

 

 

 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for DCF-650W - Air Wireless CompactFlash Cf 802.11B...

Page 1: ...DCF 650W Wireless Compact Flash Card Manual ...

Page 2: ...em Requirements 6 Wireless Basics 6 Network Topology 8 Ad Hoc Wireless Network 8 Infrastructure Wireless Network 9 Wireless LAN Settings 10 Using the Wireless LAN Utility on the DCF 650W 10 Troubleshooting 13 Specifications for DCF 650W 14 Contacting Technical Support 16 Limited Warranty 16 Registration 19 ...

Page 3: ...Ethernet network setting and provides the user the necessary bandwidth to access and download files directly from the Internet or a Local Area Network environment Features and Benefits 1 Supports 1 2 5 5 and 11 Mbps data rates 2 Working range is up to 800 ft in an open environment 3 Supports point to point and point to multipoint access 4 Seamless connectivity to wired Ethernet and PC network LANs...

Page 4: ...res constant change in the working environment and locations 4 Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time Trade shows exhibitions and construction sites that require a temporary network Retailers airlines and shipping companies needing additional workstations during peak periods Auditors that may set up workgroups at customer sites 5 Access to database for mobile workers Doctors nurses and r...

Page 5: ...CF 650W High Speed Wireless Compact Flash Card Package Contents DCF 650W 11 Mbps High Speed Wireless LAN Compact Flash Card Manual on CD Quick Install Guide Printed and also on CD Acrobat Reader Pocket PC Utility Program 5 ...

Page 6: ...rum DSSS technology D Link Air products will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest speed and range possible with the technology Installation Considerations Designed to go up to 800 feet in an open environment the D Link DCF 650W lets you access your network from anywhere you want However keep in mind that the effective range of any wireless product will be l...

Page 7: ...tors etc For the average American home range should not be a problem If you experience low or no signal strength in areas of your home that you wish to access consider positioning the Access Point in a location directly between the Residential Gateways and or Computers that will be connected Additional Access Points can be connected to provide better coverage in rooms where the signal does not app...

Page 8: ...omputers in a specific Ad Hoc wireless LAN must be configured to the same radio channel Ad Hoc wireless LAN is applicable at a departmental scale for a branch or for Small Business Home Office application Note that 802 11 Ad Hoc is a version of Ad Hoc that allows wireless adapters from different manufacturers to work but requires that both the radio channel and ESSID is the same for each computer ...

Page 9: ... PDA in this BSS will be able to communicate to any computer in the wired LAN infrastructure via the Access Point Infrastructure configuration will extend the accessibility of a wireless station or PDA Personal Digital Assistant to the wired LAN Multiple Access Points will allow roaming and will increase the effective transmission range Also the Access Point is capable of forwarding data within it...

Page 10: ...System tab Click on DCF 650W CF Card The INFO tab The INFO tab displays the Wireless Compact Flash Adapter s current status and includes information on the following items Adapter Displays the name of the Wireless Compact Flash Adapter Firmware Displays the firmware version that is equipped with your hardware Domain The regulated operating frequency per country Channel Displays the current channel...

Page 11: ...ifying an ESSID will prevent you from inadvertently connecting to a different wireless network Network Type Use Infrastructure mode if you will be using an Access Point in your network Use ad hoc if you will not be using an Access Point Ad hoc requires the same channel and the same ESSID for all computers on the network 802 11 Ad hoc acquires the same channel and ESSID among all wireless stations ...

Page 12: ...64 Bits or 128 Bits Please choose the Key Length that is the same as your Access Point Please refer to the manual for your Access Point to find the information Input 4 different Key Settings in the fields provided For 64 Bits WEP encryption you may enter 5 characters in the range of a z A Z and 0 9 for example MyKey or a 10 digit hexadecimal value in the range A F a f and 0 9 For example 11AA22BB3...

Page 13: ... address and port After you shut down your PDA power on the PDA again It will open to the last application in use when it was shut down If you are unable to navigate out of the utility program you may use the PDA s reset button to terminate the program You can activate it again when needed If your wireless connection to the Access Point gets disconnected for any reason you can reset and force a co...

Page 14: ...ange Coverage Open Environment 460 feet 11Mbps 656 feet 5 5Mbps 885 feet 2Mbps 1311 feet 1Mbps Supported OS Windows CE version 3 0 Diagnostic LED Power Link Power Consumption TX power consumption 380mA RX power consumption 280mA Sleep Mode power consumption 170mA Output Power 14 dBm Max 18dBm Voltage 3 3 VDC 10 Network Architecture Types Supports Ad Hoc and Infrastructure 802 11 Ad Hoc Roaming sta...

Page 15: ...ating Temperature 0 55 C Storage Temperature 20 80 C Humidity 5 90 Non condensing Physical Dimensions L 3 25 inches W 2 31 inches H 0 44 inches Weight 0 06 lbs Compatibility Pocket PC Compaq iPAQ CPU Strong ARM Casio E115 and E125 MIPS R4000 Handheld PC Sharp Telios MIPS R3000 HP Jornada 720 Strong ARM Intel Pentium X86 CPU Warranty One Year Limited Warranty Check http www dlink com for newest rel...

Page 16: ...nical support for customers within the United States during the warranty period on this product U S customers can contact D Link Technical Support through our web site by e mail or by phone D Link Technical Support over Telephone 800 758 5489 24 hours a day seven days a week D Link Technical Support over the Internet http support dlink com ...

Page 17: ...ng sold As Is without any warranty whatsoever including without limitation the Limited Warranty as described herein notwithstanding anything stated herein to the contrary Submitting A Claim The customer shall return the product to the original purchase point based on its return policy In case the return policy period has expired and the product is within warranty the customer shall submit a claim ...

Page 18: ...egistered trademarks are the property of their respective owners Copyright Statement No part of this publication or documentation accompanying this product may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation transformation or adaptation without permission from D Link Corporation D Link Systems Inc as stipulated by the United States Copyright Act of 1976...

Page 19: ...D Link Systems Inc Registration 020905 Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights ...

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