D Link 2002080002-2 802.11 a/b/g PCI Adapter User Manual dwlG520 QIG 100

D Link Corporation 802.11 a/b/g PCI Adapter dwlG520 QIG 100

External Installation procedures

1DWL-AG520©2003 D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Software andspecifications subject to change without notice. DWL-G520 03072003If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.CD-ROM (containing Drivers, Manual and Warranty)This product works with the following operatingsystem software: Windows XP, Windows2000, Windows Me, Windows 98SEBefore You BeginDWL-AG520 Air Xpert Tri-Mode Dualband Wireless PCIAdapterCheck Your Package ContentsThese are the items included with your DWL-AG520 purchase:Turn on the computer andInsert the D- Link Air Xpert DWL-AG520Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive.The step-by-step instructions that follow are shownin Windows XP. The steps and screens are similarfor the other Windows operating systemsInsert the D-Link CD Into Your Desktop PC Do NOT install the DWL-AG520Wireless PCI Adapterinto your computerbefore installing thedriver software fromthe D-Link CD!You must have at least the following:•A desktop computer with an available PCI 2.2, 32-bit, 3.3 volt PCI slot•At least a 500 MHz processor and 128MB of memory• An 802.11a, 802.11b or 802.11g Access Point (for Infrastructure Mode) oranother 802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g wireless adapter (for Ad-Hoc; Peer-to-Peer networking mode.)Part No. IG-BDWLAG520Air Xpert Tri-Mode Dualband Wireless PCI AdapterTM
2The Install Screen will appear.If the CD Autorun functiondoes not automatically starton your computer , go toStart > Run and type“D:\Setup.exe.” If it doesstart, proceed to the nextscreen. The letter “D” represents theletter of the CD-ROMdrive. Your CD-ROMdrive may be a differentdrive letter.Type “D:\Setup.exe.”Click OKClick NextContinued...Click NextClick Install Drivers
3Shut down your computerClick NextClick NextClick Finish
4Installing the DWL-AG520 Wireless PCIAdapter in Your ComputerA. Make sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cordbefore you begin. Remove the back or side cover of the com-puter.B.Carefully guide the DWL-AG520’s antenna through the PCIbracket opening adjacent to the PCI slot you intend to use for theDWL-AB520.C. Install the DWL-AG520 carefully,and firmly set it into the availablePCI slot (which is typically whiteor cream-colored).D. Secure the DWL-AG520’s backpanel bracket with its mountingscrew.E. Replace the computer’s cover.To avoid damage caused by static electricity, makesure to properly ground yourself by first touching ametal part of your computer to discharge any staticelectricity before working with the DWL-AG520.
5Antenna Cable — connects theDWL-AB520 PCI board to theexternal antennaScrew MountThe screw thatsecures theadapter to theback of yourcomputer fitsinto this slot.Link/Activity LEDsIndicates that the card isproperly installed whenthe computer is on andblinks when data isbeing transmitted.Desk or Wall-mountable Antenna towirelessly connect to 802.11a and802.11b networksInstalling the DWL-AG520 Wireless PCIAdapter in Your Computer (cont.)F. Gently connect the antenna to the antenna stand.G. Finished!
6Restart Your ComputerWhen you restart your computerthis Found New HardwareWizard (Windows XP) screenwill appear:Click Next For Windows XP: This HardwareInstallation alert screen may appearafter the desktop computer restarts.Select Install the softwareautomatically (Recommended)Click Continue Anywayto finalize the installationClick Finish to finalizethe installation.
7For Windows 2000, thisDigital Signature NotFound screen may appearafter your computer restarts. The D-Link driver software for this device is undergoing Windows Logo testing. Microsoft certification is pending.Click Yes to finalize theinstallation.Your Installation is Complete!Continued...After you’ve continued in Windows 2000, Me, or 98SE, the D-Link Air Xpert DWL-AG520 Configuration Utility will automatically start and the utility icon willappear in the bottom right hand corner of the desktop screen (systray). If thisicon appears GREEN, then you have successfully installed the DWL-AG520,are connected to a wireless network and are ready to communicate!Double-click the utility icon touse the configuration utility.If the utility icon does not appear,double-click the shortcut icon thathas appeared on your desktop.
8AppendixClick the XP Networking iconto use the Zero ConfigurationWireless Settings.Click AdvancedUncheck “Use Windows toconfigure my wireless net-work settings.Click OKFor Windows XP, if you wish to use the AirXpert utility, please do the followingsteps.
9Appendix (Continued)Using the Configuration UtilityA. Status: Displays theMAC Address of theAccess Point that isassociated with theDWL-AG520.B. SSID: The Service SetIdentifier is the nameassigned to the wirelessnetwork. The factorySSID setting is set todefault.F. TxRate: The defaultsetting is Auto; meaning,TxRate settings areautomatically determinedby the DWL-AG520depending on thedistance from the accesspoint. H. Signal Strength: Displays the Link Quality for theDWL-AG520 wireless connection to the access point.The Signal Strength represents the wireless signalbetween the access point and the DWL-AG520. Thepercentage coincides with the graphical bar.G. Channel: Displays the channelinformation. By default, the channel isset to 6. Please note that the DWL-AG520 will automatically adjust channeldepending on the Access Point.ECDFBAGHIC. Frequency:Displays thecurrent fre-quency usedby the adapter.D. Wireless Mode: The factory setting is set to Infrastructure. Ad-Hoc mode is used forpeer-to-peer networking.E. Encryption: Displays the current encryption status of the wireless connection.I. PacketCount: Graphi-cally displaysthe statistics ofdata transmittedand received.
10J. SSID: The Service SetIdentifier is the name as-signed to the wirelessnetwork. The factory SSIDsetting is set to default. Makechanges here to match theSSID on existing WirelessRouter or Access Point.K. Wireless Mode:The factory setting isset to Infrastructure.Ad-Hoc mode is usedfor peer-to-peernetworking.L. Data Encryption: Thedefault setting is set toDisabled. The adaptersupports WEP and AESwhen encryption is enabled.M. Authentication: You can specifythe authentication mode for thewireless network. The defaultsetting is set to Open Authentica-tion.N. Key Length: When encryption is enabled,you will have the option to specify the level andkey format of the encryption used. Select theappropriate Key Index : 1-4 and enter ACSII orhexadecimal digits in the appropriate field.JKLMN
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12Technical SupportYou can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website.D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States andwithin Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product.U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through ourwebsite, or by phone.Tech Support for customers within the United States:D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:(877) 453-546524 hours a day, seven days a week.D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:http://support.dlink.comemail:support@dlink.comTech Support for customers within Canada:D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:(800) 361-5265Monday to Friday 8:30am to 9:00pm ESTD-Link Technical Support over the Internet:http://support.dlink.caemail:support@dlink.ca

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