Networking Basics Please wait while the wizard applies the changes. When the changes are complete, click Next. Please wait while the wizard configures the computer. This may take a few minutes.
Networking Basics In the window below, select the best option. In this example, Create a Network Setup Disk has been selected. You will run this disk on each of the computers on your network. Click Next. Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive A: Format the disk if you wish, and click Next.
Networking Basics Please wait while the wizard copies the files. Please read the information under Here’s how in the screen below. After you complete the Network Setup Wizard you will use the Network Setup Disk to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on your network. To continue, click Next.
Networking Basics Please read the information on this screen, then click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard. The new settings will take effect when you restart the computer. Click Yes to restart the computer. You have completed configuring this computer. Next, you will need to run the Network Setup Disk on all the other computers on your network. After running the Network Setup Disk on all your computers, your new wireless network will be ready to use.
Networking Basics Naming your Computer Naming your computer is optional. If you would like to name your computer please follow these directions: In Windows XP: • Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen) • Right-click on My Computer • Select Properties and Click • Select the Computer Name Tab in the System Properties window. You may enter a Computer description if you wish, this field is optional.
Networking Basics Naming your Computer (continued) • In this window, enter the Computer name. • Select Workgroup and enter the name of the Workgroup. • All computers on your network must have the same Workgroup name.
Networking Basics Checking the Installation of the Drivers for the Wireless Adapter • Select the Hardware Tab • Click Device Manager • Click on Network Adapters • Right-click on D-Link DWL-AB520 Wireless PCI Adapter • Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly.
Networking Basics Checking the Installation of the Drivers for the Wireless Adapter • Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. D-Link AirPro DWL-AB520 Wireless PCI Adapter • Click OK Checking the Wireless Configuration • Double-click on the Networking Icon in the taskbar. In this window you will see the Signal Strength and the Status of the DWL-AB520. In this case the Status and the Signal Strength are fine.
Networking Basics Checking the Wireless Configuration • Click Configure to access more information. D-Link AirPro DWL-AB520 Wireless PCI Adapter • Select Settings This screen shows the wireless configuration. • Click Modify to check on the configuration.
Networking Basics Checking the Wireless Configuration • Check to see that your IP Address and your Subnet Mask are in the correct range. See the Networking Basics sections: Checking the IP Address and Assigning a Static IP Address.
Networking Basics Checking the IP Address in Windows XP • Right-click on the Networking Icon in the task bar • Click on Status The following window will display • Click the Support tab.
Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address Note: Residential Gateways/Broadband Routers will automatically assign IP Addresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) technology. If you are using a DHCP-capable Gateway/Router you will not need to assign Static IP Addresses.
Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address • Right-click on Local Area Connections.
Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address • Select Use the following IP address in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, • Input your IP address and subnet mask. (The IP Addresses on your network must be within the same range. For example, if one computer has an IP Address of 192.168.0.2, the other computers should have IP Addresses that are sequential, like 192.168.0.3 and 192.168.0.4. The subnet mask must be the same for all the computers on the network.
Networking Basics Adding and Sharing Printers in Windows XP After you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers in your network (please see the Network Setup Wizard section at the beginning of Networking Basics,) you can use the Add Printer Wizard to add or share a printer on your network.
Networking Basics Adding a local printer • Click on Add a printer • Click Next 46
Networking Basics Adding a local printer • Select Local printer attached to this computer • (Deselect Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer if it has been selected.) • Click Next • Select Use the following port: • From the pull-down menu select the correct port for your printer (Most computers use the LPT1: port, as shown in the illustration.) • Click Next • Select and highlight the correct driver for your printer.
Networking Basics Adding a local printer • At this screen, you can change the name of the printer (optional.) • Click Next • Select Yes, to print a test page. A successful printing will confirm that you have chosen the correct driver. • Click Next This screen gives you information about your printer.
Networking Basics Adding a local printer When the test page has printed, • Click OK • Go to Start> Printers and Faxes A successful installation will display the printer icon as shown at right. You have successfully added a local printer.
Networking Basics Sharing a network printer After you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers on your network, you can run the Add Printer Wizard on all the computers on your network.
Networking Basics Sharing a network printer • Select Browse for a printer • Click Next • Select the printer you would like to share.
Networking Basics Sharing a network printer To check for proper installation: • Go to Start> Printers and Faxes The printer icon will appear at right, indicating proper installation. You have completed adding the printer. To share this printer on your network: • Remember the printer name • Run the Add Printer Wizard on all the computers on your network. • Make sure you have already run the Network Setup Wizard on all the network computers.
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+ or the DP-313 or a Gateway/Router with a printer port such as the DI-713P. Please make sure that you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers on your network. To share an LPR printer, please follow these directions: • Go to Start> Printers and Faxes • Click on Add a Printer The screen to the right will display.
Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer • Select Create a new port • From the pull-down menu, select Standard TCP/IP Port, as shown. • Click Next • Please read the instructions on this screen. • Click Next • Enter the Printer IP Address and the Port Name, as shown.
Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer • In this screen, select Custom. • Click Settings • Enter the Port Name and the Printer Name or IP Address. • Select LPR • Enter a Queue Name of your choice.
Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer • This screen will show you information about your printer. • Click Finish • Select the printer you are adding from the list of Printers. • Insert the printer driver disk that came with your printer.
Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer • You can rename your printer if you choose. It is optional. Please remember the name of your printer. You will need this information when you use the Add Printer Wizard on the other computers on your network. • Click Next • Select Yes, to print a test page. • Click Next This screen will display information about your printer. • Click Finish to complete the addition of the printer.
Networking Basics Other Tasks For help with other tasks in home or small office networking, see Using the Shared Documents folder and Sharing files and folders in the Help and Support Center in Microsoft Windows XP.
Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11a/b (Wi-Fi5) Adapter Type • PCI 2.2 compliant • PCI 32-bit interface Supported OS • Windows XP • Windows 2000 • Windows ME • Windows 98SE Frequency Range • 5.150-5.350 GHz • 2.4~2.
Current Consumption • Sleep mode - <40mW • Transmit mode - 1650mW • Receive mode – 1250mW Operating Voltage • 3.3V± -10% Network Architecture • Ad-Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer without Access Point) • Infrastructure Mode (Communications to wired networks via Access Points with Roaming) Antenna Type • External Antenna with 5.6dBi gain • Option: Internal Antenna with 3.25 or 5.
Warranty • • Three Years Contacting Technical Support You can find the most recent software and user documentation on the DLink website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. customers can contact D-Link technical support through our web site, or by phone. D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone: (800) 758-5489 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Limited Warranty and Registration D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this 3-Year warranty for its product only to the person or entity who originally purchased the product from: • D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor. • Products purchased and delivered with the fifty United States, the District of Columbia, US Possessions or Protectorates, US Military Installations, addresses with an APO or FPO.
be fully insured by the customer and shipped to D-Link Systems Inc., 53 Discovery Drive, Irvine CA 92618. D-Link may reject or return any product that is not packaged and shipped in strict compliance with the foregoing requirements, or for which an RMA number is not visible from the outside of the package.
5.25 GHz under all conditions of normal operation. According to FCC 15.407 (e), normal operation of this device is restricted to indoor use only to reduce any potential harmful interference to cochannel Mobile Satellite Systems, or radar systems that use 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 to 5.85 GHz frequency bands. This interference could also damage this device. *FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an Uncontrolled environment.
