D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+
2.4 GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapter Manual
Building Networks for People
Installing the DWL-650+
Contents
Using the Configuration Utility
Troubleshooting
Contents of Package
1. Package Contents
System Requirements
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller
2. Introduction
Power
Product Features
LEDs
Link
3. Wireless Basics
D-Link AirPlus Wireless Family of LAN products include
Wireless Basics
Standards - Based Technology
Wireless Basics
Installation Considerations
Wireless Basics
4. Getting Started
Getting Started
Setting Up an Infrastructure Network
IP Address
Setting up a Wireless Ad Hoc Network
Getting Started
DWL-650+
Installing the DWL-650+ Drivers & Utility
5. Installing the DWL-650+
Windows XP, 2000, Me, or 98 Installation
Installing the DWL-650+
Installing the Drivers and Utility continued…
D\Setup.exe
Drivers and Utility
For Windows XP, Fig
Select No, I will restart my computer later
Installing the DWL-650+
Drivers and Utility
Double-click on the Configuration Utility icon
6. Using the Configuration Utility
After double-clicking on the icon Fig. 6.1, the D-Link AirPlus
DWL-650+ Utility window will appear
Link Info
Configuration Utility
Configuration Utility
Configuration
same settings for the following properties
To communicate on the network all devices must have the
Configuration Utility
Encryption
Available Networks
Site Survey
Profiles
Properties
Configuration Utility
Properties
Current Setting
Configuration Utility
About
D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapter
DWL-650+
1. Checking the Installation of the Drivers for the Wireless Adapter
7. Troubleshooting
My Computer Click Properties
Select the Hardware Tab Click Device Manager
AirPlus DWL-650+ Wireless Adapter
Troubleshooting
Adapters
Status
3. The DWL-650+ Power and Link lights are not on
2. I cannot connect to the access point or the wireless router
5. The computer does not recognize the DWL-650+ Wireless Adapter
4. I forgot my Encryption key
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
Troubleshooting
Select Set up a home or small office network
Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP
8. Networking Basics
Go to Start Control Panel Network Connections
Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP
Networking Basics
Networking Basics
Enter a Computer description and a Computer name
Networking Basics
When the changes are complete, click Next
Please wait while the wizard applies the changes
Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive A
Networking Basics
Format the disk if you wish, and click Next
Please wait while the wizard copies the files
Networking Basics
Networking Basics
Network Setup Wizard
In Windows XP
Naming your Computer
Computer Select Properties and click
Networking Basics
Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000
Go to Start All Programs Accessories Command Prompt
name
Networking Basics
Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000
Type Command
Networking Basics
Control Panel
Assigning a Static IP Address
Network Connections
Networking Basics
Protocol TCP/IP
Area Connections Click Properties
Click Properties
D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ Wireless Adapter
in the Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties window
Select Use the following IP address
Input your DNS server address only if you plan to use the Internet
Networking Basics
Select Obtain DNS server address automatically
Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows XP
Networking Basics
Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows
Connecting to a Wireless Network
IP address Subnet mask
Networking Basics
Networking Basics
Connecting to a Wireless Network
Obtain an IP address automatically
Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows Me and
Select Detect connection to network media
Connecting to a Wireless Network
For Windows XP and
Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging
Connecting to a Wireless Network
Networking Basics
For Windows Me and
Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging
Adding and Sharing Printers in Windows XP
Networking Basics
Printers and Faxes
Adding a local printer
Click on Add a printer
Networking Basics
Select Use the following port
Select Local printer attached to this computer
Most computers use the LPT1 port, as shown in the illustration
Networking Basics
Adding a local printer
Networking Basics
Adding a local printer
Networking Basics
Go to Start Printers and Faxes
Sharing a Network Printer
Networking Basics
Adding a local printer
Add a Printer
Networking Basics Sharing a network printer
Printer
Select Browse for a printer
Sharing a network printer
Networking Basics
To check for proper installation Go to Start
Run the Add Printer Wizard on all the computers on your network
Networking Basics Sharing a network printer
Printers and Faxes
Local Printer
Sharing an LPR printer
Networking Basics
Printers and Faxes
Networking Basics
Select Create a new port
Sharing an LPR printer
Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer
Click Settings
If the printer driver is already installed
Click Have Disk
Networking Basics
Sharing an LPR printer
You can rename your printer if you choose. It is optional
Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer
Other Tasks
9. Technical Specifications
Standards
Adapter Type
Power Specifications
Diagnostic LED
Physical Dimensions
Temperature
D-Link Technical Support over the Internet
10. Contacting Technical Support
Serial number of the unit Model number or product name
Software type and version number
3-Year Limited Warranty for the Products is defined as follows
11. Limited Warranty and Registration
What You Must Do For Warranty Service
Trademarks
What Is Not Covered
Copyright Statement
CE Mark Warning