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Building Networks for People
High-Speed 2.4GHz/802.11g
DWL-G650
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Contents
Package Contents ................................................................................3
Introduction............................................................................................4
Wireless Basics ....................................................................................6
Getting Started ......................................................................................9
Using the Configuration Utility ..............................................................12
Networking Basics ..............................................................................24
Troubleshooting...................................................................................37
Technical Specifications ......................................................................42
Contacting Technical Support ..............................................................44
Warranty and Registration ...................................................................45
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Contents of Package:
D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G650
High-Speed 2.4GHz/802.11g Wireless Cardbus Adapter
Manual, Warranty and Drivers on CD
Printed Quick Installation Guide
Package Contents
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
System Requirements for Configuration:
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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.)
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At least 32 MB of memory and a 300 MHz processor
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Windows XP/2000/Me/98SE
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A laptop or notebook computer with an available 32-bit
cardbus slot
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Introduction
The DWL-G650 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-G650, 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-G650 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-G650, you will automatically receive a new key every time you
connect, vastly increasing the safety of your communication.
*Not all servers can provide Authentication
The D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter is an 802.11b/
802.11g high-performance, wireless adapter that supports high-speed wireless networking
at home, at work or in public places.
Unlike most network cards, the DWL-G650 provides data transfers at up to 54 Mbps
(compared to the standard 11 Mbps) when used with other D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G
products. The 802.11g standard is backwards compatible with 802.11b products.
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Features
LEDs
LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode. The DWL-G650 has the following LEDs:
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A blinking light indicates
data is being transmitted.
Activity
A steady light indicates a
connection to an access
point.
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Compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g Devices - Fully compatible with the IEEE
802.11b and 802.11g standards, the DWL-G650 can connect with existing 802.11b-
or 802.11g- compliant routers, access points and cards. That means you can still
communicate with colleagues and friends while you have the ability to link to even
more wireless networks.
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Faster Wireless Networking - Faster data transfers mean increased productivity.
With the DWL-G650 in your laptop PC, you will have the flexibility of wireless net-
working speeds that save you time and money.
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Better Security with 802.1x and WPA -With the DWL-G650 in your laptop 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 secu-
rity for your data and communication than has previously been available.
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32-bit Cardbus Performance/Plug & Play Connectivity -The DWL-G650 is a pow-
erful 32-bit Cardbus Adapter that installs quickly and easily into laptop PCs, and
when used with other D-Link Air Plus Xtreme G products will automatically connect
to the network out of the box.
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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.
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.
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.
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Wireless Basics (continued)
Standards-Based Technology
The DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter utilizes the 802.11b and the 802.11g standards.
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-
G650 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 Pre-Shared Key mode.
The DWL-G650 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.
The DWL-G650 is compatible with the following wireless products:
D-Link Air DWL-650, D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+,
Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop computers
D-Link Air DWL-520, D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+,
D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G520
Wireless PCI cards used with desktop computers
D-Link AirPlus DWL-900AP+ and D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-2000AP
Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless Access Points
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D-Link AirPlus DI-614+, D-Link AirPro DI-764, D-Link Air Xpert DI-774,
D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DI-624
Wireless Routers
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Wireless Basics (continued)
Installation Considerations
The D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G650 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:
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Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices
or appliances that generate RF noise.
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Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DWL-G650 and other network
devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your DWL-G650’s range
from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls
or ceilings is minimized.
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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.
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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.
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Getting Started
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 AirPlus Xtreme G DI-624
A laptop computer with a wireless adapter -
D-Link AirPro DWL-G650
A desktop computer with a wireless adapter -
D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G520, D-Link Air DWL-520,
or D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+
A cable modem - D-Link DCM-201
There are basically two modes of networking:
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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-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapters.
Infrastructure – using an access point, or wireless router, such as
the DI-624.
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Getting Started
Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network
For a typical wireless
setup at home (as shown
above), please do the
following:
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).
If you are connecting a desktop computer to your network, you can install the
D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G520 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-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter into a laptop computer.
(See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-G650).
If you wish, you may connect a computer that is equipped with an Ethernet net-
work 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 ser-
vice provider over the Internet and remote to your network site.
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Getting Started
Setting up a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network
Install the D-Link DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter into one laptop
computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product for
installation instructions.)
Install another DWL-G650 into a laptop computer.
(See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.)
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 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
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
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Select the Wireless Networks tab.
Uncheck the box in the properties window
that enables windows configuration.
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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Using the Configuration Utility
D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G650 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-G650 (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 AirPlus Xtreme G >D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G
Utility.
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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-G650:
SSID:
The Service Set Identifier is the name
assigned to the wireless network.
The factory SSID setting is default.
Tx Rate:
Tx Rate settings are automatically determined for an optimal speed up to a maximum
of 54Mbps.
Status:
Displays the MAC address of the
access point or router to which the
DWL-G650 is associated.
Channel:
The channel selection is automatically determined by the DWL-G650.
Frequency:
802.11g indicates that the DWL-
G650 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 Getting
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-G650 wireless connection to the access point.
The signal strength represents the wireless signal between the access point and the
DWL-G650. The percentage coincides with the graphical bar.
AirPlus Xtreme G Wireless Utility
802.11g
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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 above will
appear. Configure the IP Settings in this 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.
IP Settings
Open Authentication - The DWL-G650 is
visible to all devices on the network.
Shared Authentication - Allows
communication only with other devices with
identical WEP settings.
Auto - Will automatically adjust to the Authentication mode of the wireless
access point or router.
Key Length:
Select the key length and either ASCII or hexadecimal format.
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.
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Ad-Hoc Channel:
All devices in the Ad-Hoc
network must be set to the
same channel.
Click Apply if you have made any changes
Data Packet Parameter:
Set the Fragmentation Threshold and the RTS Threshold. Please see below.
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.
Select Enable or Disable.
Launch Utility on Startup:
Power Mode:
Disable -This default setting consumes the most power.
Enable - This setting consumes the least power.
Fragmentation Threshold:
This value should remain at its default setting of 2432. If you experience a high packet
error rate, you may slightly increase your Fragmentation Threshold within the value
range of 256 to 2432. Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor
performance.
This value should remain at its default setting of 2432. If inconsistent data flow is a
problem, only a minor modification should be made.
RTS Threshold:
Using the Configuration Utility (continued)
Advanced
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Using the Configuration Utility (continued)
Site Survey > Add
In this window you can select
the type of network connection
you will be using.
Click OK to save the
changes.
Advanced
If you clicked on Add, you can
configure, in this window, all the
properties of a profile that you
wish to add to the network.
If you clicked on Configuration
or Properties you can config-
ure, in this window, all the prop-
erties of a profile that already
exists in the network.
Click OK to save the
changes.
If you choose to use the IEEE
802.1X feature, please see the
detailed instructions on the fol-
lowing pages.
If you select WPA in the
Authentication field, please
see detailed instructions for
configuring WPA on the
following pages.
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Using the Configuration Utility (continued)
Site Survey > Configuration > 802.1x
To use 802.1x and to configure its settings, please do the following:
IEEE 802.1X -
Select Enabled.
Click Authentication Config
Select the EAP Type you
want to use. Configure the
information needed for
authenticating.
Click OK
Trusted CA List.
Inner Authentication Protocol.
For an explanation of
the terms shown in this
window please see the
following pages.
Advanced Security Settings
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Using the Configuration Utility (continued)
802.1x > Advanced Security Settings > EAP Types
EAP Type Inner Authentication
Protocol Information needed
for Authenticating
EAP-TLS
EAP-
MSCHAPv2
Certificate
User Name
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
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Using the Configuration Utility (continued)
802.1x > Advanced Security Settings > EAP Types (continued)
802.1x > Advanced Security Settings > Definitions of Terms
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 Type Inner Authentication
Protocol Information needed
for Authenticating
EAP-
Generic Token card
EAP-MD5 User Name
Password
EAP-MSCHAPv2
EAP-MD5 TTLS Identity
User Name
Password
TTLS Identity
User Name
Password
TTLS Identity
User Name
Password
Domain Name
User Name
Password
EAP-TTLS
PEAP
EAP-
Generic Token card
EAP-MSCHAPv2 User Name
Password
Domain Name
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Using the Configuration Utility (continued)
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 login name
through that tunnel. That means that not only are your credentials 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 into 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.
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Using the Configuration Utility (continued)
Authentication > WPA
Click Configure.
Select the available
network to which you
want to connect.
Select WPA in the
Authentication field.
Click Authentication
Config
After you click Authentication Config, the Advanced Security Settings screen will ap-
pear. Complete the Advanced Security Settings configuration. Please see pages 17-20 of
this manual to find out more about the Advanced Security Settings.
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Using the Configuration Utility (continued)
Authentication > WPA-PSK
Click Configure.
Select the available
network to which you
want to connect.
Select WPA-PSK in
the Authentication
field.
Click Authentication
Config.
WPA-PSK does not
require a RADIUS
server in the network.
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The About screen
gives you the MAC
address, utility version
and the driver version
of the DWL-G650.
About
Using the Configuration Utility (continued)
Authentication > WPA-PSK (continued)
Enter the WPA
Passphrase.
Click OK.
The configuration is done.
Advanced Security Settings
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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 or 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 network. To continue, click
Next.
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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.
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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.
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Select the Computer
Name Tab in the System
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.
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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 ad-
dress range (see Getting Started in this manual for a definition of IP address range.) To
check on the IP address of the adapter, please do the following:
Right-click on the
Local Area
Connection icon
in the task bar.
Click on Status.
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All computers on your network
must have the same
Workgroup name.
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Select Workgroup and enter
the name of the Workgroup.
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Computer name.
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Networking Basics (continued)
Checking the IP Address in Windows XP
This window will appear.
Click the
Support tab.
Click Close.
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Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000
Note: Gateways/broadband 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:
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Go to Start.
Double-click on
Control Panel.
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Networking Basics (continued)
Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000
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Network
Connections.
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Properties.
Right-click on Local Area
Connections.
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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 assign
a static IP address if you have a DHCP-capable gateway/router.)
Click on Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP)
Click Properties.
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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.
Select Use the following
DNS server address. Enter
the LAN IP address of the
wireless router. (D-Link
Wireless Routers have a LAN
IP address of 192.168.0.1).
!
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Networking Basics (continued)
Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP and
2000
Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows ME and
98SE
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.
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-G650 are installed properly?
Click Device
Manager.
!Select the
Hardware
Tab.
!
Troubleshooting
This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and
operation of the DWL-G650. 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 screens on your computer will look similar to the following examples.)
!Go to Start > My
Computer >
Properties.
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Troubleshooting (continued)
!
!
!
!
Double-click
on Network
Adapters.
Right-click on D-Link
DWL-G650 Wireless
Cardbus Adapter.
Select Properties
to check that the
drivers are in-
stalled 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 DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter
D-Link AirPlus XtremeG DWL-G650
D-Link AirPlus XtremeG DWL-G650
High-Speed 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapter
TM
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Troubleshooting (continued)
Make sure that the DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter is properly seated
in the computer’s cardbus 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:
!
!
5. The computer does not recognize the DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus
Adapter.
!
4. I forgot my Encryption key.
Reset the access point to its factory default settings and restore the DWL-
G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter to the factory default settings.
3. The DWL-G650 Power and Link lights are not on.
!Check to see if the DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter is firmly
inserted into the Cardbus slot of your laptop computer.
Make sure that the SSID on the DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter is
exactly the same as the SSID on the access point or wireless router.
Move the DWL-G650 and the 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 locked down to a different
frequency.
Turn off your access point and the computer with the DWL-G650. Turn
on the access point, and then turn on the computer with the DWL-G650.
Refresh the DWL-G650 Utility.
!
!
!
!
!
!
2. I cannot connect to the access point or the wireless router.
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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.)
6. The computer with the DWL-G650 installed is unable to connect to
the wireless network and/or the Internet.
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 most 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.
!
!
!
!
!
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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-G650 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 troubleshoot distance issues using the DWL-G650?
Move the DWL-G650 and 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.
Troubleshooting (continued)
!
!
!
!
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IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.11
!
Standards
!
Technical Specifications
!
Power
Network
Diagnostic LED
!
!
Temperature
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: 802.1x
!
!WPA - Wi-Fi Protected Access (64-,128-WEP with TKIP, MIC, IV
Expansion, Shared Key Authentication)
Physical Dimensions:
L = 4.64 inches (114.3mm)
W = 2.13 inches (54mm)
H = 0.34 inches (8.7mm)
!
!
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15dBm ± 2dB
11Mbps CCK, 8% PER, -82dBm
48Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-68dBm
54Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-68dBm
Technical Specifications
Data Rates:
With Automatic Fallback
54Mbps; 48Mbps; 36Mbps; 24Mbps; 18Mbps; 12Mbps; 11Mbps;
9Mbps; 6Mbps; 5.5Mbps; 2Mbps; 1Mbps
!
Range:*
Indoors: Up to 328 feet (100 meters)
!
Media Access Control:
CSMA/CA with ACK
!
Frequency Range:
2.4GHz to 2.462GHz
!
*Environmental factors may adversely affect range.
PowerSave mode = 28mA
Transmitter Output Power:
Modulation Technology:
Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)
!
Transmit mode = 248mA
!
Power Consumption:
!
!Standby mode = 4.66mA
!
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% PER,-85dBm
!
9Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-87dBm
!
2Mbps QPSK, 8% PER,-86dBm
1Mbps BPSK, 8% PER,-89dBm
!
!
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Technical Support
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
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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.
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
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interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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modifications to this equipment; such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the
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computer configuration and this device can be used in substantially similar laptop computers with side
mounted PCMCIA slots. This device cannot be used with handheld PDAs (personal digital assistants) or
other portable host devices. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operated in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.