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Building Networks for People

11a/11g Dualband

DWL-AG530

D-Link

AirPremier AG

Wireless 108Mbps PCI Adapter

Contents

Package Contents ................................................................................3

Introduction............................................................................................4

Features ...............................................................................................5

Wireless Basics ....................................................................................6

Getting Started ....................................................................................10

Using the Configuration Utility ..............................................................13

Networking Basics ..............................................................................22

Troubleshooting...................................................................................35

Technical Specifications ......................................................................40

Contacting Technical Support ..............................................................42

Warranty and Registration ...................................................................43

Appendix ............................................................................................46

EAP Types

Definitions of Configuration Terms

Package Contents

Contents of Package:

D-Link AirPremier AG DWL-AG530

11a/11g Dualband (2.4GHz/5GHz)

Wireless 108Mbps PCI Adapter

Manual, Warranty and Drivers on CD

Printed Quick Installation Guide

If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.

System Requirements for Configuration:

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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).

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At least 128MB of memory and a 500MHz processor

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Windows XP/2000/Me/98SE

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A desktop computer with an available 32-bit PCI 2.2

slot

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Introduction

*Not all servers can provide Authentication

The DWL-AG530 has the newest, strongest and most advanced security

features available today. When used with other 802.11 WPA (Wi-Fi Protected

Access) and 802.1X compatible products in a network with a RADIUS server,

the security features include:

WPA: Wi-Fi Protected Access which authorizes and identifies users based

on a secret key that changes automatically at regular intervals. WPA

uses TKIP (Temporal 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 process, the Authentication Server* verifies the identity

of the client attempting to connect to the network. Unfamiliar clients

would be denied access.

For home users that will not incorporate a RADIUS server in their network, the

security for the DWL-AG530, used in conjunction with other WPA-compatible

802.11 products, will still be much stronger than ever before. Utilizing the Pre-

Shared Key mode of WPA, the DWL-AG530 will obtain a new security key

every time it connects to the 802.11 network. You only need to input your

encryption information once in the configuration menu. No longer will you have

to manually input a new WEP key frequently to ensure security. With the DWL-

AG530, you will automatically receive a new key every time you connect, vastly

increasing the safety of your communication.

At up to fifteen times the speed of previous wireless devices (up to 108Mbps in

Super AG mode), you can work faster and more efficiently, increasing productivity.

With the DWL-AG530, bandwidth-intensive applications like graphics or

multimedia will benefit significantly because large files are able to move across

the network quickly.

Inclusion of all three standards (802.11g; 802.11a; 802.11b) means that the

DWL-AG530 is versatile enough to allow connection to almost any 802.11

network or device, and the removable antenna allows for easy installation of

the DWL-AG530 into the PCI slot.

Features

LEDs

LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode. The DWL-AG530 has the following LEDs:

Removable antenna allows for easy installation.

Versatility - The DWL-AG530 is fully compatible with IEEE 802.11a

and 802.11b standards, making it interoperable with 802.11a and 802.11b

wireless routers and access points in your office, home or at public

wireless hotspots.

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32-bit PCI Performance/Plug & Play Connectivity -The DWL-AG530

is a powerful 32-bit PCI adapter that installs quickly and easily into

desktop PCs, and when used with other D-Link Air Premier AG prod-

ucts will automatically connect to the network out of the box.

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Compatible with 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g Devices - Fully com-

patible with the IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g standards, the DWL-

AG530 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.

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Better Security with 802.1X and WPA -With the DWL-AG530 in your

desktop PC you can securely connect to a wireless network using 802.1x

for wireless authentication, as well as WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)

providing you a much higher level of security for your data and commu-

nication than has previously been available.

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A steady light indicates a connection to an

access point

Link

A blinking light indicates data is being

transmitted

Activity

Faster Wireless Networking with speeds up to 108Mbps in Turbo

mode - Faster data transfers mean increased productivity. With the

DWL-AG530 in your PC, you will have the flexibility of wireless net-

working speeds that save you time and money.

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D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-

use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business

or public access wireless networks. D-Link wireless products will allow you

access to the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to

enjoy the freedom that wireless networking brings.

A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a computer network that 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 beneficial for many users.

Wireless Basics

Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network.

Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems support the same

protocols as Ethernet adapter cards.

Wireless Basics (continued)

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 WLANs ease

of implementation. WLANs can operate in locations where installation of wiring

may be impractical.

Installation and Network Expansion - Installing a WLAN system can be

fast and easy and can eliminate the need to pull cable through walls and ceilings.

Wireless technology allows the network to go where wires cannot go - even

outside the home or office.

Inexpensive Solution – Wireless network devices are as competitively 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 devices deployed.

The DWL-AG530 is compatible with the following wireless products:

D-Link AirPremier AG DWL-AG660

Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop computers

D-Link AirPremier AG DWL-7100AP

Wireless Access Points

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The DWL-AG530 is also interoperable with other 802.11g and

802.11b standards-compliant devices.

D-Link AirPremier AG DI-784

Wireless Broadband Routers

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Standards-Based Technology

The DWL-AG530 Wireless PCI Adapter utilizes the 802.11a, 802.11b and

802.11g standard.

The IEEE 802.11g standard is an extension of the 802.11b standard. It increases

the data rate up to 54 Mbps within the 2.4GHz band utilizing OFDM technology.

This means that in most environments, within the specified range of this device,

you will be able to transfer large files quickly or even watch a movie in MPEG

format over your network without noticeable delays. This technology works by

transmitting high-speed digital data over a radio wave utilizing OFDM (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-AG530 will automatically

sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest speed and

range possible.

Wireless Basics (continued)

802.11g offers the most advanced network security features available today,

including: WPA , 802.1x, TKIP, AES and Pre-Shared Key mode.

The DWL-AG530 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 with 802.11g devices at speeds up to 11Mbps in the 2.4GHz range.

Wireless Basics (continued)

Installation Considerations

The D-Link AirPremier AG DWL-AG530 lets you access your network, using a

wireless connection, from virtually anywhere within its operating range. Keep

in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or

other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range.

Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF

(radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing

wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:

Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical

devices or appliances that generate RF noise.

Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DWL-AG530 and

other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce

your DWL-AG530’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your

devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.

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 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters)

thick! Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a

wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception.

Building materials can impede the wireless signal - a solid metal door

or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range. Try to position

wireless devices and computers with wireless adapters so that the

signal passes through drywall or open doorways and not other materials.

Getting Started

Infrastructure – using an access point or wireless router

such as the DWL-7100AP.

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-AG530 Wireless

PCI 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 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 AirPremier AG DI-784

A laptop computer with a wireless adapter -

D-Link Air Premier AG DWL-AG660

A desktop computer with a wireless adapter -

D-Link Air Premier AG DWL-AG530

A Cable modem - D-Link DCM-201

There are basically two modes of networking:

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You will need broadband Internet access (a Cable or DSL-subscriber line

into your home or office).

Consult with your Cable or DSL provider for proper installation 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 AirPremier AG DWL-AG530 Wireless PCI Adapter into

an available PCI slot on your desktop computer.

(See the Quick Installation Guide included with the network adapter).

Install the D-Link DWL-AG660 Wireless Cardbus Adapter into a laptop

computer.

(See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-AG660).

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 also

be provided by another service provider over the Internet and remote to

your network site.

Getting Started (continued)

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Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network

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For a typical wire-

less setup at home

(as shown here),

please do the

following:

DI-784

Getting Started (continued)

Setting up a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network

Install the DWL-AG660 into a laptop computer. (See the Quick

Installation Guide included with the DWL-AG660).

Set the wireless configuration for the adapters to Ad-Hoc mode, set

the adapters to the same channel, and assign 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 192.168.0.2

with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0, then the second computer can be

assigned an IP address of 192.168.0.3 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0,

etc.

IMPORTANT: If computers or other devices are assigned the same IP

address, one or more of the devices may not be visible on the network.

IP Address

DWL-AG660

DWL-AG530

Install the D-Link DWL-AG530 Wireless PCI Adapter into the

desktop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with

the DWL-AG530).

D-Link AirPremier AG DWL-AG530 uses the Configuration Utility as the

management software. The utility provides the user an easy interface to change

any settings related to the wireless adapter. After you have completed the

installation of the DWL-AG530 (refer to the Quick Installation Guide that came

with your purchase) whenever you start the computer, the Configuration Utility

starts automatically and the system tray icon is loaded in the toolbar (see

illustration below*.) Clicking on the utility icon will start the Configuration Utility.

Another way to start the Configuration Utility is to click on Start>Programs>D-

Link AirPremier AG > D-Link AirPremier AG Utility.

Select the Wireless Networks tab.

Uncheck the box in the properties window

that enables windows configuration.

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

right-hand corner of your computer screen.

In the window that appears, select

View Available Wireless Networks

and click the Advanced button. The

screen at right will appear.

After you have done this, you can then use the D-Link

Configuration Utility with XP by clicking on the D-Link

Configuration Utility icon. *Configuration Utility icon

in the system tray

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To access the WPA security features

of the DWL-AG530 you must install

the Aegis software (included on the

installation CD) before inserting the Adapter

into your laptop PC.

Link Info

Using the Configuration Utility (continued)

After clicking on the Configuration Utility icon, the Link Info screen will display

the settings for the DWL-AG530:

SSID:

The Service Set Identifier is the

name assigned to the wireless

network. The factory SSID set-

ting is default.

Tx Rate:

Tx Rate settings are automatically determined for an optimal speed up to a

maximum of 54Mbps (108Mbps in Turbo mode).

Status:

Displays the MAC address of

the access point or router to

which the DWL-AG530 is asso-

ciated.

Channel:

The channel selection is automatically determined by the DWL-AG530. (Only

channels 52 and above are available for selection.)

Frequency:

802.11g indicates that the

DWL-AG530 is communicating

in the 2.4GHz band.

Encryption:

You can see if WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is Enabled or Disabled here.

Wireless Mode:

Either Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc will be displayed here. (Please see the Get-

ting Started section in this manual for an explanation of these two modes.)

Signal Strength/Link Quality:

Packet Count:

Displays the statistics of the data packets that are transmitted and received.

Rescan Button:

Rescans for the strongest signal in your environment and associates with that

access point or router.

Displays the Link Quality for the DWL-AG530 wireless connection to the ac-

cess point. The signal strength represents the wireless signal between the

access point and the DWL-AG530. The percentage coincides with the graphi-

cal bar.

Authentication:

If Authentication is in use; it will be indicated here.

Wireless Mode:

Authentication:

Keys 1-4:

Select the default key.

Data Encryption:

IP Settings:

Click on the pull-down menu; select from the

following options:

Infrastructure - Connecting to the WLAN

using an access point. (This is the default

setting).

Ad-Hoc – Wireless mode used when

connecting directly to a computer equipped with a wireless adapter in a

Peer-to-Peer environment.

Choose one of the following modes:

Click Apply to save changes.

When you click IP Settings in the Configuration window, the pop-up screen

shown on the next page will appear. Configure the IP settings in that window.

Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F.

ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is a code for

representing English letters as numbers from 0-127.

Using the Configuration Utility (continued)

Configuration

Select Enabled or Disabled.

Open Authentication - The DWL-AG530 is visible to all devices on the

network.

Shared Authentication- Allows communication only with other devices

with identical WEP settings.

WPA* - Select to enable WPA. Click Athentication Config.

WPA-PSK* - Select to enable WPA-PSK. Click Authentication Config.

*(See the following pages for more detailed configuration instructions.)

IEEE802.1x:

Enable 802.1x in this field. (802.1x is automatically enabled when WPA or WPA-

PSK is selected.)

SSID:

Service Set Identifier is a name that identifies a

wireless network. Access points and wireless

devices attempting to connect to a specific

WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) must use

the same SSID. The default setting is default.

Key Length:

Select the key length and either ASCII or hexadecimal format.

Configuration > IP Settings

Using the Configuration Utility (continued)

Obtain an IP Address Automatically:

Choose this option to obtain an IP address automatically through a DHCP

server.

Assign the following IP Address:

Choose this option to assign a static IP address.

Obtain DNS Server Address Automatically:

Choose this option to obtain a DNS server address automatically.

Use the following DNS Server address:

If you make this selection, enter the Preferred DNS server and the Alternate

DNS server in the appropriate fields.

Using the Configuration Utility (continued)

Configuration>WPA

Advanced Security Settings

Authentication > WPA >802.1X

The Advanced Security Set-

tings screen will appear, as

shown below.

Select the EAP Type you

want to use. Configure the

information needed for

authenticating.

Click OK. The WPA

configuration is complete!

Trusted CA List.

Inner Authentication

Protocol.

For an explanation of

the terms shown in

this window please see the

appendix.

Select WPA in the

Authentication field.

Click

Authentication Config

WPA

When you select WPA,

802.1X is Enabled.Enabled

Configuration > WPA-PSK

Enabled

Select WPA-PSK in the

Authentication field.

Click

Authentication Config

When you select WPA-

PSK, 802.1X is Enabled.

Using the Configuration Utility (continued)

Authentication > WPA-PSK > 802.1X

Enter the WPA

passphrase.

WPA-PSK

does not

require a

RADIUS server in

the network.

Click OK. The WPA-

PSK configuration is

complete!

Advanced Security Settings

WPA-PSK

Frequency:

Select the network fre-

quency from these options:

Auto; b 2.4GHz; b/g

2.4GHz; or a 5GHz.

Profile IP Settings:

You can Enable or Disable the IP Settings portion of your profile here. If you

select Disable you will need to configure the IP address information each

time you connect to a network. If you select Enable you will maintain the

same IP address information each time you connect to a network.

Starting Ad-Hoc Network:

If you are configuring an

Ad-Hoc network, select

2.4GHz or 5GHz.

Select Auto or 1-11.

Ad-Hoc Channel:

Using the Configuration Utility (continued)

Data Packet Parameter:

Set the Fragmentation Threshold and the RTS Threshold. Please see below.

Fragmentation Threshold:

This value should remain at its default setting of 2346. If you experience a high

packet error rate, you may slightly increase your fragmentation threshold within

the value range of 256 to 2346. Setting the fragmentation threshold too low

may result in poor performance.

This value should remain at its default setting of 2346. If inconsistent data flow

is a problem, only a minor modification should be made.

RTS Threshold:

Advanced

Power Mode:

Disable - Saves no power.

Fast Save - Moderate power-saving.

Max Save - Saves the most power.

Select Enable or Disable.

Launch Utility on Startup:

Enable or Disable.

Super A/G: Ad-HocAd-Hoc

Ad-HocAd-Hoc

Ad-Hoc

Refresh:

Click on Refresh to get

the most updated list of

available networks.

Available Network:

The top section of the window displays the Available Networks. Scroll up and

down the list and highlight the network to which you wish to connect. Click on

the Connect button.

Profile:

In the lower half of the screen, you can manage the profiles that you have cre-

ated for the wireless network at home, at the office and in public places. Scroll

up and down and highlight the profile that you wish to configure. You can Add or

Remove a profile, or configure the Properties of the profile in order to connect

with an available network.

Connect:

Highlight a network profile; click Connect to connect to that network.

Rescan:

Click Rescan to rescan and connect to the strongest signal.

Configure:

Highlight an existing

network and click Config-

ure; the configuration

window on the next page

will appear.

Advanced:

Highlight a network; click

Advanced and the screen

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:

Highlight a network profile; click Properties and the screen on the next page

will appear.

Using the Configuration Utility (continued)

Site Survey

Using the Configuration Utility (continued)

Site Survey > Advanced, Add, Configuration or Properties

If you clicked on Add, you can config-

ure, in this window, all the properties

of a profile that you wish to add to the

network.

In this window you can select the type

of network connection that applies.

Click OK to save the changes.

If you clicked on Configuration or

Properties you can configure, in this

window, all the properties of a profile

that already exists in the network.

Advanced

Add, Configuration, Properties

About

The About screen displays informa-

tion regarding your DWL-AG530, in-

cluding the MAC address, Utility ver-

sion, and Driver version.

Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP

In this section you will learn how 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

Networking Basics

When this screen appears, click Next.

Please follow all the instructions in this window:

Networking Basics (continued)

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.

Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional.)

Networking Basics (continued)

Click Next.

Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the

same Workgroup name.

Click Next.

Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes.

Networking Basics (continued)

When the changes are complete, click Next.

Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer.

This may take a few minutes.

Networking Basics (continued)

In 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.

Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive A.

Click Next.

Networking Basics (continued)

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 net-

work. To continue click Next.

Networking Basics (continued)

Please read the information on this screen, then click Finish to complete the

Network Setup Wizard.

The new settings 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.

Networking Basics (continued)

Naming your Computer

To name your computer in Windows XP, please follow these directions:

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.

Networking Basics (continued)

Naming your Computer

Checking the IP Address in Windows XP

The 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 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.

Networking Basics (continued)

Checking the IP Address in Windows XP

This window will appear.

Click the

Support tab.

Click

Close.



Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000

Note: DHCP-capable routers will automatically assign IP addresses to the com-

puters on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration 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

Panel.

Networking Basics (continued)

Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000

Double-click

on Network

Connections.



Double-click on

Properties.

Right-click on Local Area

Connections.

Select Use the

following DNS server

addresses. Enter the

LAN IP address of the

wireless router. (D-Link

wireless routers have a

LAN IP address of

192.168.0.1).

Networking Basics

(continued)

Assigning a Static IP Address

in Windows XP/2000

You have completed the assignment of a

static IP address. (You do not need to as-

sign a static IP address if you have a DHCP-

capable gateway/router).

Click on Internet

Protocol (TCP/IP).

Click Properties.



IP Address:

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

address of 192.168.0.2,

the other computers should 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).



Click OK.

Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

Client for Microsoft Networks

Networking Basics (continued)

Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP/2000

Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows Me/98SE

Go to Start > Run

> type cmd. A

window similar to

this one will ap-

pear. 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.

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 wireless

router or access

point, as shown.

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1. How do I check that the drivers for the DWL-AG530 are installed properly?

Click Device

Manager.

Select the

Hardware

Tab.



Troubleshooting

This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installa-

tion and operation of the DWL-AG530. 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.

Troubleshooting (continued)



Double-click

on Network

adapters.

Right-click on D-Link

DWL-AG530 Wireless

PCI Adapter.

Select Proper-

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 PremierTM DWL-AG530

D-Link AirPremier DWL-AG530

11a/11g Dualband Wireless 108Mbps PCI Adapter

PCI

D-Link DWL-AG530 Wireless PCI Adapter

Make sure that the SSID on the D-Link DWL-AG530 Wireless PCI

Adapter is exactly the same as the SSID on the access point or

wireless router.

Move the DWL-AG530 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 is not set to a different

frequency.

Turn off your access point and the computer with the DWL-AG530.

Turn on the access point, and then turn on the computer with the

DWL-AG530.

Refresh the DWL-AG530 Utility.

Make sure that the D-Link DWL-AG530 Wireless PCI Adapter is

properly seated in the computer’s PCI slot.

If Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the

adapter, make sure to completely remove drivers that were

previously loaded. To remove the drivers, do the following:



Check to see if the DWL-AG530 PCI adapter is firmly inserted into

the PCI slot of your laptop computer.

Reset the access point to its factory default settings and restore the

DWL-AG530 PCI adapter to the factory default settings.

Troubleshooting (continued)



2. I cannot connect to the access point or the wireless router.

3. The DWL-AG530 Power and Link lights are not on.

4. I forgot my Encryption key.

The computer does not recognize the D-Link DWL-AG530 Wire-

less PCI Adapter.

Make sure that the 802.11a access point and the adapter is set

to channel 52 and above in the 802.11a band, because the DWL-

AG530 does not support channels 36-48 in the 802.11a band.

Troubleshooting (continued)

A. Under Tools> select Folder Options…> select View

> under Hidden files and folders > select Show

hidden files and folders.

B. Uncheck Hide extension for known file types > click

on Apply.

C. Search for previously loaded driver files. Remove these

files from the INF and SYSTEM32 (DRIVERS) folders

in the Windows directory. Note: Windows XP and

Windows 2000 will rename .inf files that have not

received WHQL certification into oem.inf files (e.g.,

oem1.inf).

Check that the LED indicators for the broadband modem are

indicating normal activity. If not, there may be a problem with the

broadband connection.

Check that the LED indicators on the wireless router are functioning

properly. If not, check that the AC power and Ethernet cables are

firmly connected.

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 the SSID setting).

In Ad-Hoc mode, both wireless clients will need to have the same

SSID. Please note that it might be necessary to set up one client to

establish 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.

6. The computer with the DWL-AG530 installed is unable to connect

to the wireless network and/or the Internet.



Check that the Network Connection for the wireless client is

configured properly. Select AP (Infrastructure) when connecting

to an access point and select Ad-Hoc mode when connecting

without an access point. Double-click on the WLAN icon in the

taskbar > click on Configuration to change the settings for the

wireless adapter.

If Security is enabled, make sure that the correct encryption keys

are entered on both the DWL-AG530 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-AG530?

Move the DWL-AG530 and the access point or wireless router

into the same room and then test the wireless connection.

Change the channel of the access point.

Move devices within the line of sight.



If Turbo mode is enabled, make sure that Turbo mode is enabled

on all Turbo mode compatible devices in your network, in order to

communicate.

Troubleshooting (continued)

IEEE 802.11b

IEEE 802.11

IEEE 802.11a



Standards



Technical Specifications



PCI 2.2

Bus Type



Temperature

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



95% maximum, non-condensing

Humidity:



Warranty:

3 years



0.17 lb. (77 grams)



Weight:

Internal Antenna Type:

Omni Directional Dipole Antenna with 2~4 dbi gain



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 = 6.6 inches (168mm)

W = 4.2 inches (107mm)

H = 0.16 inches (4mm)



IEEE 802.11g



Supports Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)



PCI 32-bit interface



54Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-73dBm 11Mbps CCK, 8% PER, -91dBm

9Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-90dBm

48Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-76dBm

36Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-82dBm

12Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-89dBm

18Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-88dBm

24Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-85dBm

5.250GHz to 5.850GHz

Frequency Range:

2.4GHz to 2.462GHz



Technical Specifications (continued)

Data Rates:

With Automatic Fallback

108Mbps (Turbo Mode); 54Mbps; 48Mbps; 36Mbps; 24Mbps; 18Mbps;

12Mbps; 11Mbps; 9Mbps; 6Mbps; 5.5Mbps; 2Mbps; 1Mbps



Modulation Technology:

Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)



Media Access Control:

CSMA/CA with ACK



Receiver Sensitivity:



6Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-91dBm



Range:

Indoors: Up to 328 feet (100 meters)



15dBm ± 2dB

Transmitter Output Power:



LEDs:

Link



Complementary Code Keying (CCK)

Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)



Activity



5.5Mbps CCK, 8% PER,-92dBm

2Mbps QPSK, 8% PER,-93dBm

1Mbps BPSK, 8% PER,-94dBm



Channels 52 and above are available for selection

Channels:



Techniechni

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You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website.

D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and

within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product.

U.S. and Canadian 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 Telephone:

(800) 361-5265

Monday to Friday 8:30am to 9:00pm EST

D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:

http://support.dlink.ca

email:support@dlink.ca

Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limited

warranty for its product only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from:

•D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor and

•Products purchased and delivered within the fifty states of the United States, the District of

Columbia, U.S. Possessions or Protectorates, U.S. Military Installations, addresses with an

APO or FPO.

Limited Warranty: D-Link warrants that the hardware portion of the D-Link products described

below will be free from material defects in workmanship and materials from the date of original retail

purchase of the product, for the period set forth below applicable to the product type (“Warranty

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3-Year Limited Warranty for the Product(s) is defined as follows:

•Hardware (excluding power supplies and fans) Three (3) Years

•Power Supplies and Fans One (1) Year

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at no charge to the original owner or to refund at D-Link’s sole discretion. Such repair or replacement will

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new or have an identical make, model or part. D-Link may in its sole discretion replace the defective

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replacement Hardware will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period from the date

of original retail purchase. If a material defect is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines in its sole

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The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized

modifications to this equipment; such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the

equipment.

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CE Mark Warning: This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio

interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

FCC Statement: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B

digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and

can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that interference

will 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 equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

For detailed warranty outside the United States, please contact corresponding local

D-Link office.

FCC Caution:

(1) The devices are restricted to operations within the 5.25 to 5.825GHz range.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful 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. The antenna(s) used for this equipment must be installed to provide a separation

distance of at least eight inches (20 cm) from all persons.

This equipment must not be operated in conjunction with any other antenna.

LIABILITY OF D-LINK UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT

COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES

ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OR REMEDIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR

STATUTORY.

Appendix

EAP Types

Configuration > Advanced Security Settings > EAP Types

EAP Type Inner Authentication

Protocol Information needed

for Authenticating

EAP-TLS

EAP-

MSCHAPv2

Certificate

User Name

Password

Domain Name

LEAP User Name

Password

PAP

TTLS Identity

User Name

Password

CHAP

TTLS Identity

User Name

Password

MSCHAP

TTLS Identity

User Name

Password

Domain Name

EAP-TTLS

MSCHAPv2

TTLS Identity

User Name

Password

Domain Name

EAP Type Inner Authentication

Protocol Information needed

for Authenticating

EAP-

Generic Token Card

EAP-MD5

EAP-

Generic Token Card

User Name

Password

EAP-MSCHAPv2

EAP-MD5

TTLS Identity

User Name

Password

TTLS Identity

User Name

Password

EAP-TTLS

TTLS Identity

User Name

Password

Domain Name

PEAP

User Name

Password

Validate Server Certificate:

Check Validate Server Certificate to verify the identity of the authentication

server based on its certificate when using EAP-TTLS, PEAP, and EAP-TLS.

(This is checked by default.)

Certain protocols, such as EAP-TTLS, PEAP, and EAP-TLS, allow you to

verify the identity of the authentication server as the server verifies your

identity. This is called mutual authentication.

You can select trusted authentication server certificates using the Add button

at the Trusted CA List (at the bottom of the Advanced Security Settings

page).

EAP-MSCHAPv2 User Name

Password

Domain Name

Appendix

EAP Types (continued)

Definitions of Terms

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.

TTLS Identity:

EAP-TTLS has a unique feature that other protocols do not offer. Because it

sets up an encrypted tunnel for your credentials, it is also able to pass your

secure from eavesdropping, but your identity is protected as well. Thus, with

EAP-TTLS you have two identities: an inner one, and an outer one. The inner

identity is your actual user name. Your outer identity can be completely

anonymous. Set your outer identity in the TTLS Identity field.

Trusted CA List:

The Trusted CA List allows you to configure which authentication servers

you trust for the purpose of logging you in to the network.

Click Add at the Trusted CA List at the bottom of the Advanced Security Settings

page. Select the Trusted CA that you want to add and click OK.

Appendix

Definitions of Terms (continued)

(11/25/2003)

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