D-Link DWL-AG660 manual Features, User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities

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Features

￿Faster Wireless Networking with speeds up to 108Mbps in Turbo mode - Faster data transfers mean increased productivity. With the DWL-AG660 in your laptop PC, you will have the flexibility of wireless networking speeds that save you time and money.

￿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- AG660 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.

￿Better Security with 802.1X and WPA -With the DWL-AG660 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 security for your data and commu- nication than has previously been available.

￿Versatility - The DWL-AG660 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.

￿32-bit Cardbus Performance/Plug & Play Connectivity -The DWL- AG660 is a powerful 32-bit cardbus adapter that installs quickly and easily into laptop PCs, and when used with other D-Link AirPremier TM AG products will automatically connect to the network out of the box.

￿User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities

LEDs

LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode. The DWL-AG660has the following LEDs:

Activity

A blinking light indicates data is being transmitted

Link

A steady light indicates a con- nection to an access point

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Contents DWL-AG660 Contents Package Contents Introduction User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities FeaturesWireless Basics Link AirPremierTM AG DWL-AG530 Wireless BasicsStandards-Based Technology Installation Considerations Link AirPro DWL-AB520, or D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Wireless router D-Link AirPremierTMAG DI-784Getting Started Getting Started Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure2 NetworkDWL-AG660 Setting up a Wireless Ad-Hoc NetworkView Available Wireless Networks UsingtheConfigurationUtilityFrequency Using the Configuration UtilityLink Info Configuration Encryption WEP Encryption WPA Encryption WPA PSK Refresh- Click on Site Survey Using the Configuration Utility About Networking Basics Networking Basics Enter a Computer description and a Computer name optional Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Right-click on My Computer Naming your ComputerChecking the IP Address in Windows XP Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address Windows XP/2000 Default GatewayClick Properties Subnet MaskNetworking Basics Hardware Tab Click Device Manager TroubleshootingDWL-AG660 Wireless Cardbus Adapter TroubleshootingCannot connect to the access point or the wireless router Under Tools select Folder Options… select View How can I avoid connection problems using the DWL-AG660 Physical Dimensions TemperatureWeight WarrantyTechnical Specifications Technical Support Page Page 10/15/04