D-Link DFE-650 Series Specifications

D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ 2.4 GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapter Manual Rev. 050302 Building Networks for People ®

10 Getting Started Setting Up an Infrastructure Network Please remember that D-Link AirPlus wireless devices are pre-configured to connect together,

11 Getting Started Setting up a Wireless Ad Hoc Network IP Address Install a network adapter into one computer. In the example above

12 5. Installing the DWL-650+ Installing the DWL-650+ Drivers & Utility NOTE: Do not insert the DWL-650+ Cardbus into the Cardbus slot at thi

13 Installing the DWL-650+ Drivers and Utility If the AutoRun function on your laptop computer does not automatically start, proceed to the steps be

14 Installing the DWL-650+ Drivers and Utility • Select No, I will restart my computer later. • Click Finish • Shut down your laptop comput

15 Installing the DWL-650+ For Windows 2000, Fig. 5.2.6 may appear after the laptop computer restarts. Select Yes to finalize the installation.

16 Configuration Utility Link Info After clicking on the Configuration Utility icon, the Link Info screen will display the following:

17 Configuration Utility Configuration To communicate on the network all devices must have the same settings for the fol

18 Configuration Utility Encryption Please note that all devices must share the same Encryption settings to communicate on the

19 Configuration Utility Site Survey Available Networks The top section of the window displays the Available Networks. Scroll up and down the lis

2 Contents 1. Package Contents ... 3 2. Introduction...

20 Configuration Utility Properties In this window you can configure all the properties of a profile in order to connect with a network of your cho

21 Configuration Utility About The ABOUT screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the DWL-650+. Fig. 6.8 D-Link

22 7. Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-650+ Wireless Adapt

23 Troubleshooting • Double-click on Network Adapters • Right-click on D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ Wireless Adapter • Select Properties to

24 Troubleshooting 2. I cannot connect to the access point or the wireless router. • Make sure that the SSID on the DWL-650+ Cardbus adapter is ex

25 Troubleshooting • Check that the LED indicators on the wireless router are functioning properly. If not, check that the AC power and Ethernet ca

26 8. Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP In this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, usin

27 Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP Please follow all the instructions in this window: Click Next In the following wi

28 Networking Basics Enter a Computer description and a Computer name. Click Next Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should

29 Networking Basics Please wait while the wizard applies the changes. When the changes are complete, click Next. Please wait while the wizard

3 1. Package Contents Contents of Package: • D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapter • Manual, QIG, and Drivers on CD • Printed

30 Networking Basics In the window below, select the best option. In this example, Create a Network Setup Disk has been selected. You will run thi

31 Networking Basics Please wait while the wizard copies the files. Please read the information under Here’s how in the screen below. After you

32 Networking Basics Please read the information on this screen, then click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard. The new settings will tak

33 Networking Basics Naming your Computer To name your computer, please follow these directions: In Windows XP: • Click Start (in the lo

34 Networking Basics Naming your Computer Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Go to Start > All Programs > Accessories > Comma

35 Networking Basics Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Type Command Type ipconfig /all at the prompt. All the configuration settings are

36 Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address Note: Residential Gateways/Broadband Routers will automatically assign IP Addresses to the comput

37 Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address • Right-click on Local Area Connections. • Click Properties • Highlight Internet Protocol

38 Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address • Select Use the following IP address in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, •

39 Networking Basics Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows XP To be able to connect to a wireless network, make sure the proper network setti

4 2. Introduction The D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapter is an enhanced 802.11b high-performance, wireless adapter that supports hig

40 Networking Basics Connecting to a Wireless Network Connecting to a Wireless Network with a Wireless Router or an Access Point using a static IP

41 Networking Basics Connecting to a Wireless Network Connecting to a Wireless Network with a Wireless Router or an Access Point using a DHCP serve

42 Networking Basics Connecting to a Wireless Network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows Me and 98 Go to Start > Settings > Control

43 Networking Basics Connecting to a Wireless Network Connecting to a Wireless Network with a Wireless Router or Access Point using a static IP add

44 Networking Basics Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging For Windows Me and 98: Go to Start > Run > type command. A window simila

45 Networking Basics Adding a local printer (A printer connected directly to a comp

46 Networking Basics Adding a local printer • Click Next • Select Local printer attached to this computer • (Deselect Automatically detec

47 Networking Basics Adding a local printer • Select and highlight the correct driver for your printer. • Click Next (If the correct

48 Networking Basics Adding a local printer Click Finish Click OK This screen gives you information about your printer. When the test page

49 Networking Basics Adding a local printer Sharing a Network Printer After you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers on your

5 Product Features • Provides high-speed wireless connection up to 22Mbps • Operates in the 2.4GHz frequency range • Maximum reliability, through

50 Networking Basics Sharing a network printer • Click on Add a Printer • Click Next • Select Network Printer • Click Next Fig

51 Networking Basics Sharing a network printer • Select the printer you would like to share. • Click Next • Click Finish Fig. 8.52

52 Networking Basics Sharing a network printer To check for proper installation: • Go to Start> Printers and Faxes The printer icon wi

53 Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer To share an LPR printer (using a print server,) you will need a Print Server such as the DP-101P+. Plea

54 Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer • Select Create a new port • From the pull-down menu, select Standard TCP/IP Port, as shown. •

55 Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer • In this screen, select Custom. • Click Settings • Enter the Port Name and the Printer

56 Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer • This screen will show you information about your printer. • Click Finish • Select the

57 Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer • You can rename your printer if you choose. It is optional. Please remember the name of you

58 Networking Basics Other Tasks For help with other tasks in home or small office networking, see Using the Shared Documents folder and Sharing fil

59 Diagnostic LED: • Power – solid green light indicates power connection • Link/Activity – green solid/blinking light indicates Link/Activi

6 3. Wireless Basics D-Link AirPlus wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless conne

60 10. Contacting Technical Support You can find the most recent software and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free techn

61 11. Limited Warranty and Registration D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this 3-Year warranty for its product only to the person or entity

62 product owner agrees to pay D-Link’s reasonable handling and return shipping charges for any product that is not packaged and shipped in accordanc

7 Wireless Basics Network Expansion - Wireless technology allows the network to go where wires cannot go. Reduced Cost-of-Ownership - While the init

8 Wireless Basics Installation Considerations Designed to go up to 1,312 feet (400 meters) outdoors and up to 328 feet (100 meters) indoors, the D-

9 Wireless Basics For the average home, signal range should not be an issue. If you experience low or no signal strength in areas of your home tha