D-Link DWL-AG520 2.4/5GHz Wireless PCI Adapter Manual Rev.
Contents Package Contents .................................................... 3 Introduction............................................................... 4 Wireless Basics ........................................................ 6 Getting Started.......................................................... 8 Using the Configuration Utility ................................ 13 Networking Basics .................................................. 18 Technical Specifications......................................
Package Contents Contents of Package: • D-Link DWL-AG520 2.4/5GHz Wireless PCI Adapter • Manual and Drivers on CD • Quick Installation Guide (printed) If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Introduction The D-Link DWL-AG520 Wireless PCI Adapter is an advanced IEEE 802.11a/b/g compatible, high performance, wireless adapter that supports data transfer speeds of up to 108 Mbps in Turbo Mode. It is an ideal way to connect your laptop computer to a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN.
LED LED stands for light-emitting diode. The DWL-AG520 Wireless PCI Adapter has two LEDs, as shown below. When the computer is ON, the adapter is inserted properly, and there is activity on the network, both LEDs flash in unison. The BOTTOM LED (POWER) flashes to indicate that the adapter is inserted properly into a computer that is ON. The TOP LED (Network) flashes to indicate network activity.
Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easyto-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home or business. Strictly adhering to IEEE 802.11a/b/g the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to access the data you want, when and where you want it. No longer will you be limited to one location or forced to run new wiring through your home or office. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.
Installation Flexibility - Wireless technology allows the network to go where wires cannot go. Installation Considerations Designed to go up to 1650 feet (~500 meters), D-Link DWL-AG520 lets you access your network with your computer from virtually anywhere you want. Keep in mind, however, that the number and thickness of walls, ceilings or other objects that the wireless signals must pass thru may limit range.
Getting Started To begin, select the type of wireless network you will be building. We will discuss the following types of networks in this section: 1. A Home Internet Network with A Residential Gateway/Router 2. A Home Internet Network with Multiple IP Addresses 3. An Ad Hoc Network 4. An Ad Hoc Network with Internet Sharing Please select, from the four types of networks described above, the type of network that is appropriate for your needs.
To complete the installation, please follow these steps: 1. Connect the Router/Gateway (for example, the D-Link DI-704P) to a Broadband connection, Connect the 802.11a/b/g Access Point to the router. 2. Install the D-Link DWL-AG520 Wireless PCI Adapter into a desktop computer on your wireless network. (You can also install the Wireless Cardbus Adapter into a laptop computer. Please refer to the Quick Install Guide included with each product.) 3.
1. Connect the Wireless Access Point is shown in the example) to a Broadband connection (i.e., a Cable modem such as the cable modem.) 2. Install the DWL-AG520 Wireless PCI Adapter into a desktop computer on your wireless network. (You can also install the Wireless Cardbus Adapter into a laptop computer. Please refer to the Quick Install Guide included with each product.) 3. Check the Device Manager to confirm that the wireless adapter is installed correctly.
Note: The IP Address for all computers must be in the same IP Address range, and the Subnet Mask must be the same for all computers on your network. For example: If the first computer is assigned an IP Address of 192.168.0.2 with a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0, then the second computer can be assigned an IP Address of 192.168.0.3 with a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0, etc. 3. Check the Device Manager to confirm that the wireless adapter is installed correctly.
manual entitled: Checking the Installation of the Drivers for the Wireless Adapter. 3. Install your Internet Sharing Software 4. If required by the ICS software, set the static IP Address for the wireless adapter. Please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual entitled: Assigning an IP Address. 5. Learn to share printers and files.
Using the Configuration Utility The Configuration Utility program for the DWL-AG520 is called LinkMon. Please refer to the Quick Install Guide that came with the DWL-AG520 for instructions on how to install LinkMon on your computer. Once you have installed LinkMon (the configuration utility), you can read this section of the manual to find out how to monitor and configure your DWL-AG520 adapter using LinkMon. There are five tabs in the LinkMon Configuration Utility program.
Frame Statistics Tab D-Link DWL-AG520 802.11a/b/g Wireless PCI Adapter Under the Transmit Retries Tab you will find detailed transmit retry statistical information for transmitted frames. Transmit Retries Tab D-Link DWL-AG520 802.
Under the Station Tab you will find detailed BSS information including SSID, BSSID, association status, operating channel frequency, and information about scanned APs. Station Tab D-Link DWL-AG520 802.11a/b/g Wireless PCI Adapter Default BSS – (Basic Service Set) when one AP is connected to a wired network and a set of wireless stations, it is a BSS. SSID – (Service Set Identifier) it is essentially a network name; a name that identifies a wireless network.
D-Link AirXport DWL-AG520 Wireless PCI Adapter The Action menu allows the unloading of the NDIS driver, and the resetting of the network interface card (NIC.) Note that unloading the driver and resetting the NIC are options that are available only in Windows XP and Windows 2000. DWL-AG520 802.
On the Options menu, choose Settings: DWL-AG520 802.11a/b/g Wireless PCI Adapter Under the Display Tab, you can select the data display modes of Cumulative, or Relative. Cumulative mode displays statistical data collected when LinkMon is started. Relative mode displays differences in the statistical data since the last update of collected data.
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, using Microsoft Windows XP. Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.com and http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000, ME or 98. Go to START>CONTROL PANEL>NETWORK CONNECTIONS Select Set up a home or small office network When this screen appears, click Next.
In the following window, select the best description of your computer. If your computer connects to the internet through a gateway/router, select the second option as shown. Click Next Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional.) Click Next Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name.
Click Next 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.
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.
Format the disk if you wish, and click Next. 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.
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. Naming your Computer Naming your computer is optional.
• 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.
• Select the Hardware Tab • Click Device Manager • Click on Network Adapters • Right-click on D-Link DWL-AG520 Wireless PCI Adapter • Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly.
Checking the Installation of the Drivers for the Wireless Adapter • Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. D-Link AorXProt DWL-AG520 Wireless PCI Adapter • Click OK Checking the Wireless Configuration • Double-click on the Networking Icon in the taskbar. 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.
• Click Close 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.
• Double-click on Network Connections Assigning a Static IP Address • Right-click on Local Area Connections.
• • Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) D-Link AirPro DWL-AG520 Wireless PCI Adapter Click Properties 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.
Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11a/b/g Adapter Type • PCI 2.2 compliant • PCI 32-bit interface Supported OS • Windows XP • Windows 2000 • Windows ME • Windows 98SE Data Security • 64, 128, 154-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Encryption Media Access Control • CSMA/CA Diagnostic LED • Power • Link Current Consumption • Sleep mode - <40mW • Transmit mode - 1650mW • Receive mode – 1250mW Operating Voltage • 3.
Humidity: • 5%-95%, non-condensing Emissions: • FCC part 15b • UL1950-3 • You can find the most recent software and user documentation on the D-Link 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.
that is not packaged and shipped in accordance with the foregoing requirements, or that is determined by D-Link not to be defective or non-conforming.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: 1. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 2. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.
