Building Networks for People
2.4 GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapter Manual
D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+
Troubleshooting
Contents
Installing the DWL-650+
Using the Configuration Utility
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1. Package Contents
Contents of Package
System Requirements
2. Introduction
Link
Product Features
Power
LEDs
3. Wireless Basics
Standards - Based Technology
Wireless Basics
D-Link AirPlus Wireless Family of LAN products include
Wireless Basics
Installation Considerations
Wireless Basics
4. Getting Started
Getting Started
Setting Up an Infrastructure Network
DWL-650+
Setting up a Wireless Ad Hoc Network
IP Address
Getting Started
Windows XP, 2000, Me, or 98 Installation
5. Installing the DWL-650+
Installing the DWL-650+ Drivers & Utility
Drivers and 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+
DWL-650+ Utility window will appear
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
Link Info
Configuration Utility
To communicate on the network all devices must have the
Configuration
Configuration Utility
same settings for the following properties
Configuration Utility
Encryption
Properties
Site Survey
Available Networks
Profiles
Current Setting
Properties
Configuration Utility
DWL-650+
About
Configuration Utility
D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapter
Select the Hardware Tab Click Device Manager
7. Troubleshooting
1. Checking the Installation of the Drivers for the Wireless Adapter
My Computer Click Properties
Status
Troubleshooting
AirPlus DWL-650+ Wireless Adapter
Adapters
4. I forgot my Encryption key
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
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
Go to Start Control Panel Network Connections
Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP
Select Set up a home or small office network
8. Networking Basics
Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP
Networking Basics
Networking Basics
Enter a Computer description and a Computer name
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
Please wait while the wizard copies the files
Networking Basics
Networking Basics
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
Type Command
Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000
Networking Basics
Assigning a Static IP Address
Control Panel
Network Connections
D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ Wireless Adapter
Area Connections Click Properties
Protocol TCP/IP
Click Properties
Networking Basics
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
Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows XP
Select Obtain DNS server address automatically
Networking Basics
Connecting to a Wireless Network
Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows
IP address Subnet mask
Networking Basics
Connecting to a Wireless Network
Connecting to a Wireless Network
Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows Me and
Obtain an IP address automatically
Select Detect connection to network media
Networking Basics
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
Adding a local printer
Networking Basics
Adding a local printer
Networking Basics
Adding a local printer
Sharing a Network Printer
Go to Start Printers and Faxes
Networking Basics
Printer
Networking Basics Sharing a network printer
Add a Printer
Networking Basics
Sharing a network printer
Select Browse for a printer
Printers and Faxes
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
Sharing an LPR printer
Select Create a new port
Networking Basics
Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer
Click Settings
Sharing an LPR printer
Click Have Disk
If the printer driver is already installed
Networking Basics
You can rename your printer if you choose. It is optional
Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer
Adapter Type
9. Technical Specifications
Other Tasks
Standards
Temperature
Diagnostic LED
Power Specifications
Physical Dimensions
Software type and version number
10. Contacting Technical Support
D-Link Technical Support over the Internet
Serial number of the unit Model number or product name
What You Must Do For Warranty Service
11. Limited Warranty and Registration
3-Year Limited Warranty for the Products is defined as follows
CE Mark Warning
What Is Not Covered
Trademarks
Copyright Statement