Networking Basics Please follow all the instructions in this window: 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.
Networking Basics 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.
Networking Basics Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes. When the changes are complete, click Next. Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer. This may take a few minutes.
Networking Basics In the window below, select the option that fits your needs. 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.
Networking Basics 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 To name your computer, please follow these directions:In Windows XP: n Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen) n n Right-click on My Computer Select Properties and click n Select the Computer Name Tab in the System Properties window. n You may enter a Computer Description if you wish; this field is optional. n To rename the computer and join a domain, Click Change.
Networking Basics Naming your Computer n In this window, enter the Computer name n Select Workgroup and enter the name of the Workgroup n All computers on your network must have the same Workgroup name. n Click OK Checking the IP Address in Windows XP The wireless adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP Address range (see Getting Started in this manual for a definition of IP Address Range.
Networking Basics Checking the IP Address in Windows XP This window will appear. n Click the Support tab n Click Close Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 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 in Windows XP/2000 n Double-click on Network Connections n Right-click on Local Area Connections n Double-click on Properties 30
Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 n Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) n Click Properties n In the window below, select Use the following IP address. 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.
Networking Basics Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP and 2000 n Go to Start > Run > type cmd. A window similar to this one will appear. Type ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, where xxx is the IP Address of the Wireless Router or Access Point. A good wireless connection will show four replies from the Wireless Router or access point, as shown. Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows ME and 98SE n Go to Start > Run > type command. A window similar to this will appear. Type ping xxx.
Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-G650. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP. If you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples.) 1. Check that the drivers for the DWL-G650 are installed properly.
Troubleshooting n Double-click on Network Adapters n Right-click on D-Link DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter n Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly n Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly n Click OK 34
Troubleshooting 2. I cannot connect to the access point or the wireless router. n Make sure that the SSID on the DWL-G650 Cardbus adapter is exactly the same as the SSID on the Access Point or wireless router. n Move the DWL-G650 and Access Point or Wireless router into the same room and then test the wireless connection. n Disable all security settings.
Troubleshooting A. Under Tools> select Folder Options… > select View > under Hidden files and folders > select Show hidden files and folders B. Uncheck Hide extension for known file types > click on Apply C. Search for previously loaded driver files. Remove these files from the INF and SYSTEM32 (DRIVERS) folders in the Windows directory. Note: Windows XP and Windows 2000 will rename .inf files that have not received WHQL certification into oem.inf files (e.g., oem1.inf.) 6.
Troubleshooting n Check that the Network Connection for the wireless client is configured properly. Select AP (Infrastructure) when connecting to an access point and select Peer-to-Peer mode when connecting without an access point. Double-click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar > click on Configuration to change the settings for the wireless adapter. n If Security is enabled, make sure that the correct encryption keys are entered on both the DWL-G650 and the access point.
Technical Specifications Standards n IEEE 802.11 n IEEE 802.11b Diagnostic LED n Power/Activity Temperature n Operating: 0ºC to 55ºC (32ºF to 131ºF) n Storing: -20ºC to 75ºC (-4ºF to 167ºF) Humidity: n 10%-90%, non-condensing (Operating) n 5%-95%, non-condensing (Non-operating) Internal Antenna Type: n Diversity Bus Type: n 32-bit Cardbus Security: n WEP(64,128bit) Physical Dimensions: n L = 4.64 inches (118mm) n W = 2.13 inches (54mm) n H = 0.29 inches (7.4mm) Weight: n 0.12 lb.
Technical Specifications Data Rates: With Automatic Fallback n 54Mbps; 48Mbps; 36Mbps; 24Mbps; 18Mbps; 12Mbps; 11Mbps; 9Mbps; 6Mbps; 5.5Mbps; 2Mbps; 1Mbps Frequency Range: n 2.4GHz to 2.
Contacting Technical Support 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: (877) 453-5465 24 hours a day, seven days a week. D-Link Technical Support over the Internet: http://support.dlink.
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n The original product owner must obtain a Return Material Authorization (“RMA”) number from the Authorized D-Link Service Office and, if requested, provide written proof of purchase of the product (such as a copy of the dated purchase invoice for the product) before the warranty service is provided.
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