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