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DSL-G604T

Summary of Contents for DWL-G650M - Super G With MIMO

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Page 2: ...tents 2 Package Contents 3 Introduction 4 Features and Benefits 5 Wireless Basics 6 Installation Considerations 8 Getting Started 9 Using the Configuration Utility 12 Networking Basics 21 Troubleshooting 35 Technical Specifications 38 Contacting Technical Support 40 Warranty 41 Registration 45 ...

Page 3: ... 11b wireless adapter for Ad Hoc Peer to Peer networking mode Package Contents Package Contents D Link DWL G650M Super GTM Smart Antenna Wireless Notebook Adapter Manual on CD Printed Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items are missing please contact your reseller Minimum System Requirements A computer or laptop with an available 32 bit Cardbus slot Windows XP 2000 ...

Page 4: ...he local coffee shop or in an airport terminal while waiting to board your next flight The adapter works with Microsoft Windows XP 2000 operating systems to ensure that you ll be up and running on a wireless network in just a matter of seconds The DWL G650M provides an increased level of security withWPA PSK WPA Personal is directed at home users who do not have the server based equipment required...

Page 5: ...t will vary Network conditions and environmental factors lower actual data throughput rate Fully 802 11b 802 11g compatible Supports Infrastructure networks via an access point and Peer to Peer communication in Ad Hoc mode Better Security with WPA PSK In addition to 64 128 bit WEP encryption you can also securely connect to a wireless network using WPA PSK User friendly configuration and diagnosti...

Page 6: ...ven to be beneficial to many users 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 freq...

Page 7: ...ignals 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 G650M will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest speed and range possible 802 11g offers the most advanced network security features available today including WPA 802 1x TKIP AES and...

Page 8: ...wall or ceiling can reduce your DWL G650M s range from 3 90 feet 1 30 meters Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized Keep your product away at least 3 6 feet or 1 2 meters from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise 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...

Page 9: ...as the DI 624M 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 G650M Wireless Network adapters 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 or router The Infrastructure network example show...

Page 10: ...on of the modem Connect the cable or DSL modem to your broadband router See the Quick Installation Guide included with your router Install the D Link DWL G650M Super GTM Smart Antenna Wireless Notebook Adapter into an available cardbus slot on your laptop computer See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL G650M 1 2 3 4 5 Install another D Link DWL G650M Super GTM Smart Antenna Wireles...

Page 11: ...ng 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 subnet mask of 255 255 255 0 then the second computer can be ...

Page 12: ...lity with XP by clicking on the D Link Configuration Utility icon If the icon does not display in the taskbar then click on this icon on your desktop to open Configuration Utility icon in the system tray D Link DWL G650M Super GTM Smart Antenna Wireless Notebook adapter uses the Configuration Utility as the management software The utility provides the user an easy interface to change any settings ...

Page 13: ...nal rate of up to 54Mbps 108Mbps in Turbo mode Channel The default setting is Auto The channel selection is automatically determined by the DWL G650M Link Info Rescan Rescans for the strongest signal with the current SSID and associates with that access point or router Link Quality Displays the Link Quality of the DWL G650M s wireless connection to the access point or router Signal Strength Displa...

Page 14: ...lly The default channel is 6 Configuration The default setting is Auto These settings are automatically determined for the maximum wireless signal rate Preamble Type By default the preamble is set to Short and Long Preamble The preamble defines the length of the CRC block Cyclic Redundancy Check used in communication between the access point and the wireless network adapters CRC is a common techni...

Page 15: ... following pages will appear on your screen Choose one of the following modes Open Authentication the DWL G650M is visible to all devices on the network Shared Authentication allows communication only with other devices with identical WEP settings Auto the DWL G650M will automatically select the best Authentication mode for your network When you select WPA PSK in the Auth Mode pulldown menu click ...

Page 16: ... that does not require a RADIUS server in the network By usingTKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol the security keys change at set intervals creating a network that is more secure than one that utilizes WEP encryption alone Define WPA PSK OK Enter the WPA Passphrase All the devices on the network must share this same passphrase in order to communicate on the network Click OK to save the passphrase...

Page 17: ...Remove a profile or configure the Properties of the profile in order to connect with an available network When you click Add Properties or Connect the popup screen on the next page will appear for configuration purposes Click on Refresh to get the most updated list of available networks Highlight a network profile click Connect to connect to that network Connect Click Add and the screen on the nex...

Page 18: ...wireless network The factory SSID setting is default Either Infrastructure or Ad Hoc will be displayed here Please see the Getting Started section in this manual for an explanation of these two modes The channel selection is automatically determined by the DWL G650M The default setting is Auto These settings are automatically determined for the maximum wireless signal rate Enter a name for the net...

Page 19: ...odes Open Authentication the DWL G650M is visible to all devices on the network Shared Authentication allows communication only with other devices with identical WEP settings Auto the DWL G650M will automatically select the best Authentication mode for your network When you select WPA or WPA PSK in the Auth Mode pulldown menu click Config The popup windows shown on the previous pages will appear S...

Page 20: ...20 DWL G650M User s Manual D Link Systems Inc Using the Configuration Utility About About The About screen displays the MAC address Utility version and the Driver version of the DWL G650M ...

Page 21: ...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 98SE Go to Start Control Panel Network Connections Select Set up a home or small office network When this screen appears click Next ...

Page 22: ...tworking Basics 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 router select the second option as shown Click Next ...

Page 23: ...er s Manual D Link Systems Inc Networking Basics Enter a Computer description and a Computer name optional Click Next Enter a Workgroup name All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name Click Next ...

Page 24: ...ink Systems Inc Networking Basics Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes When the changes are complete click Next Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer This may take a few minutes ...

Page 25: ...n the window below select 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 Click Next Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive in this case drive A ...

Page 26: ...tworking Basics 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 Click Next ...

Page 27: ...etup Wizard The new settings will take effect when you restart the computer ClickYes 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 28: ...king Basics The new settings will take effect when you restart the computer ClickYes 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: ...ws XP please follow these directions Click Start in the lower left corner of the screen Right click on My Computer Select Properties 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 and join a domain click Change ...

Page 30: ... of the Workgroup All computers on your network must have the same Workgroup name Click OK All wireless adapter equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP address range see Getting Started in this manual for a definition of IP address range To check on the IP address of an adapter please do the following Right click on the Local Area Connection icon in the task bar Click on Status ...

Page 31: ...esses to the computers on the network using DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol technology If you are using a DHCP capable router you will not need to assign static IP addresses If you are not using a DHCP capable router or you need to assign a static IP address please follow these instructions Go to Start Click on Control Panel Checking the IP Address in Windows XP Networking Basics ...

Page 32: ... DWL G650M User s Manual D Link Systems Inc Networking Basics Double click on Network Connections Click on Properties Right click on Local Area Connections Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP 2000 ...

Page 33: ...have IP addresses that are sequential like 192 168 0 3 and 192 168 0 4 The subnet mask must be the same for all the computers on the network Input your DNS server addresses Note If you are entering a DNS server you must enter the IP address of the Default Gateway The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP Internet Service Provider Click OK Click on Internet Protocol TCP IP Click Prope...

Page 34: ...on by Pinging in Windows XP and 2000 Go to Start Run type cmd A window similar to this one 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 wireless router or access point as shown ...

Page 35: ...g Go to Start My Computer Properties This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL G650M Read the following descriptions if you are having problems The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP If you have another operating system these solutions will still apply although the appearance on your computer screen may differ ...

Page 36: ...r Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly Click OK Troubleshooting D Link Super G DWL G650M Smart Antenna Wireless Notebook Adapter D Link Super G DWL G650M Smart Antenna Wireless Notebook Adapter D Link Super G DWL G650M Smart Antenna Wireless Notebook Adapterr ...

Page 37: ...ption on all wireless devices in the network in order to establish a wireless connection If you are using 2 4GHz cordless phones X 10 equipment or other home security systems ceiling fans and lights your wireless connection will degrade dramatically or drop altogether Try changing the channel on your router access point and wireless adapter to a different channel to avoid interference Keep your pr...

Page 38: ...to 55ºC 32ºF to 131ºF 95 maximum non condensing Humidity Internal Antenna Type Diversity 32 bit Cardbus Bus Type Security 64 128 bit WEP WPA PSK 54 48 36 24 18 11 9 6 5 5 2 1Mbps with Automatic Fallback Media Access Control Range1 Indoors Up to 328 feet 100 meters Outdoors Up to 1 312 feet 400 meters 1 Environmental factors may adversely affect wireless signal range Diagnostic LEDs Power Activity ...

Page 39: ...ensitivity 5 5Mbps CCK 2Mbps QPSK 1Mbps BPSK 11Mbps OFDM 9Mbps OFDM 6Mbps OFDM 24Mbps OFDM 18Mbps OFDM 12Mbps OFDM 54Mbps OFDM 48Mbps OFDM 36Mbps OFDM 14dBm 2dB Transmitter Output Power L 4 64 inches W 2 13 inches H 0 34 inches Physical Dimensions 0 12 lb 4 4g Weight 1 year Warranty ...

Page 40: ...rt for customers within the United States D Link Technical Support over the Telephone 877 453 5465 Monday through Friday 6 00am to 6 00pm 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 to 12 00am EST D Link Technical Support over the I...

Page 41: ...e defective Hardware will be refunded by D Link upon return to D Link of the defective Hardware All Hardware or part thereof that is replaced by D Link or for which the purchase price is refunded shall become the property of D Link upon replacement or refund Limited Software Warranty D Link warrants that the software portion of the product Software will substantially conform to D Link s then curre...

Page 42: ...er and upon request Return Merchandise Ship To Address USA 17595 Mt Herrmann Fountain Valley CA 92708 Canada 2180 Winston Park Drive Oakville ON L6H 5W1 Visit http www dlink ca for detailed warranty information within Canada D Link may reject or return any product that is not packaged and shipped in strict compliance with the foregoing requirements or for which an RMA number is not visible from th...

Page 43: ...ights and the product owner may also have other rights which vary from state to state Trademarks D Link is a registered trademark of D Link Systems Inc Other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective manufacturers or 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 ...

Page 44: ...ul interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation IMPORTANT NOTE FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This device complies with FCC RF Exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment under 47 CFR 2 1093 paragraph ...

Page 45: ...5 DWL G650M User s Manual D Link Systems Inc Registration Registration 122804 Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights ...

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