D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ Quick Installation Manual
D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ Quick Installation Manual

D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ Quick Installation Manual

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This product works with the following operating
Windows XP, Windows
system software:
2000, Windows Me, Windows 98se

Before You Begin

You must have at least the following:
A laptop computer with an available 32-bit Cardbus slot
At least a 300 MHz processor and 32 MB of memory
Cardbus Controller properly installed and working in the laptop computer
An 802.11b Access Point (for Infrastructure Mode) or another 802.11b
wireless adapter (for Ad-Hoc; Peer-to-Peer networking mode.)
Check Your Package Contents
These are the items included with your DWL-650+ purchase:
• DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapter
• CD-ROM (containing Drivers, Manual and Warranty)
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Insert the D-Link CD-ROM
Into Your Computer
Turn on the computer
Insert
the D- Link AirPlus DWL-650+
Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive.
The step-by-step instructions that follow are shown in
Windows XP. The steps and screens are similar for
the other Windows operating systems.
©2002 D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Software and specifications
and
subject to change without notice. DWL-650+. 10182002
DWL-650+
D-Link AirPlus™
Wireless Cardbus Adapter
Do
NOT
install
the DWL-650+
Cardbus
Adapter into your
computer before
installing the driver
software on the
D-Link CD!
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  • Page 1: Before You Begin

    Windows XP. The steps and screens are similar for the other Windows operating systems. ©2002 D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Software and specifications subject to change without notice. DWL-650+. 10182002...
  • Page 2 Insert the D-Link CD (continued) The Install Screen will appear. Click Install Driver/PC Utility If the CD Autorun function on your computer does not automatically start, go to Start > Run and type “D:\Setup.exe.” If it does start, proceed to the next screen.
  • Page 3 Click No, I will restart my computer later Click Finish Shut down your laptop Insert the DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapter Into the Cardbus Slot in Your Laptop Make sure to turn off the laptop computer. Locate the Cardbus slot on your laptop computer. Gently insert the DWL-650+ into the Cardbus slot in your laptop computer (as shown.)
  • Page 4 Insert the DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapter Into the Cardbus Slot in Your Laptop 32-bit connector Built-in Antenna This is the Used to wirelessly connector that fits connect to 802.11b into the Cardbus (AirPlus, Air) networks. slot of your laptop. Power LED Lights to indicate that the DWL- 650+ is properly...
  • Page 5 Click Continue Anyway to finalize the installation (The D-Link driver software for this device is undergoing Windows Logo testing. Microsoft certification is pending.) For Windows 2000, this Digital Signature Not Found screen may appear after your computer restarts. D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapter...
  • Page 6: Using The Configuration Utility

    If the utility icon does not appear, double- click the shortcut icon that has appeared on your desktop. DWL-650+ Using the Configuration Utility D-Link AirPlus Configuration Utility window will appear. By default, it will take you to the Link Info section. TxRate: The default...
  • Page 7: Configuration Menu

    You can adjust Power Mode: Preamble: By default, the transmission rate to get default, Power Mode is D-Link AirPlus Products are the best connection speed set to Continuous set to Long Preamble. The depending on your usage Access Mode. Preamble defines the length and your environment.
  • Page 8 APPENDIX To connect to a network, make sure the proper D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus Ada network settings are configured for DWL-650+. Microsoft Windows XP: Go to Start > right click on My Network Places > select Properties > Double-click on the Network Connection associated with the DWL-650+.
  • Page 9 Go to Start > Settings > Network and Dial-up Connections > Double-click on the Local Area D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ Wireless Cardbus Adapte Connection associated with the DWL-650+ > select Properties Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click Properties Setup for wireless router or Access Point...
  • Page 10 > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on the Local Area Connection associated with the DWL-650+ > select TCP/IP -> D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ Wireless Car Properties Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click Properties Setup for wireless router or Access Point using DHCP server.
  • Page 11: Checking The Wireless Connection

    Checking the Wireless Connection For Windows XP and 2000 Go to Start > > type cmd. A window similar to this will appear. Note! For Windows Me and 98, Go to Start > > type command. Type ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, where xxx is the IP address of the wireless router or Access Point.
  • Page 12: Technical Support

    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.

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