D-Link DWL-G650 manual Features

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Features

„Fully compatible with the 802.11g standard to provide a wireless data rate of up to 54Mbps

„Backwards compatible with the 802.11b standard to provide a wireless data rate of up to 11Mbps

„WPA* (Wi Fi Protected Access) authorizes and identifies users based on a secret key that changes automatically at a regular interval, for example:

„TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol), in conjunction with a RADIUS server, changes the temporal key every 10,000 packets, ensuring greater security

„Pre Shared Key mode means that the home user, without a RADIUS server, will obtain a new security key every time the he or she connects to the network, vastly improving the safety of communications on the network.

„802.1x Authentication in conjunction with the radius server verifies the identity of would be clients

„Utilizes OFDM technology (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing)

„User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities

„Operates in the 2.4GHz frequency range

LEDS

LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode. The DWL-G650has the following LEDs:

LED

LED Activity

Activity

A blinking light indicates data is being transmitted

Link

A steady light indicates a connection to an Access Point

*WPA will be available Spring 2003 as a free download

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Contents Link AirPlus Xtreme GTM DWL-G650 Contents Package Contents Introduction Features Wireless Basics Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G520 Wireless BasicsLink AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G650 Standards-Based Technology Installation Considerations Link AirPro DWL-G650 „ a wireless Router D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DI-624Getting Started Getting Started Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure NetworkIP Address Setting up a Wireless Ad Hoc NetworkUsing the Configuration Utility Link Info Configuration UtilityConfiguration Encryption Available Networks Site SurveyProfiles AddAdd New Profile About Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XPNetworking Basics Enter a Computer description and a Computer name optional Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Network Setup Wizard „ Right-click on My Computer Naming your ComputerComputer name Checking the IP Address in Windows XPAssigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Network Connections „ Click on Internet Protocol TCP/IP „ Click Properties Assigning a Static IP Address Windows XP/2000Networking Basics Properties TroubleshootingHardware Tab ManagerTroubleshooting Forgot my Encryption key Cannot connect to the access point or the wireless routerDWL-G650 Power and Link lights are not on Troubleshooting How can I troubleshoot distance issues using the DWL-G650 Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Link Technical Support over the Internet Contacting Technical SupportWarranty and Registration Page Important Note