Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto DWL-G650 del fabbricante D-Link
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Manual Building Networks for People 2.4GHz up to 54Mbps DWL-G650 D-Link Air Plus X TREME G TM Wireless Cardbus Adapter.
2 Content s Package Contents ................................................................................ 3 Introduction ............................................................................................ 4 Wireless Basics ...............
3 Content s of Package: D-Link Air Plus Xtreme G DWL-G650 2.4 GHz - 54Mbps Wireless Cardbus Adapter Manual, W arranty and Drivers on CD Printed Quick Installation Guide Package Content s If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller .
4 Introduction The D-Link Ai r Plus X treme G DWL-G650 Wireless Adapter is a dra f t 802. 1 1g high- performance, wireless adapter that supports high-speed wireless networking at home, at work or in public places.
5 Features WP A* (Wi Fi Protected Access) authorizes and identifies users based on a secret key that changes automatically at a regular interval, for example: 802.
6 D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to- use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. D-Link wireless products will allow you access to the dat a you want, when and where you want it.
7 Wireless Basics (continued) People use WLAN technology for many different purposes: Mobility - Productivity increases when people have access to data in any location within the operating range of the WLAN. Management decisions based on real-time information can significantly improve worker ef ficiency .
8 S t andards-Based T echnology The DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter utilizes the new 802. 1 1g s t andard. The IEEE 802. 1 1g s t andard is an extension of the 802. 1 1b s t andard. It increases the da t a rate up to 54 Mb p s within the 2.4GHz band, utilizing OFDM technolog y .
9 Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations The D-Link Air Plus Xtreme G DWL-G650 lets you access your network, using a wireless connection, from virtually anywhere within its operating range.
10 Getting S t arted Infrastructure – using an Access Point, or Wireless Router , such as the DI-624. Ad-Hoc – directly connecting to another computer , for peer-to- peer communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer , such as two or more DWL-G650 wireless network Cardbus adapters.
11 Please remember that D-Link Air Plus Xtreme G wireless devices are pre-configured to connect together , right out of the box, with their default settings.
12 Getting Started Setting up a Wireless Ad Hoc Network Install the D-Link DWL-G650 Wireless Network adapter into one laptop computer . See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product for installation instructions . Install another DWL-G650 into a laptop computer .
13 Using the Configuration Utility Before you use the configuration utility for the DWL-G650, you must install the drivers and the configuration utility from the CD-ROM that came with the DWL- G650. (Please see the Quick Installation Guide that came with the product.
14 St atus: Displays the MAC Address of the Access Point that is associated with the DWL-G650. SSID: The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to the wireless network.
15 To communicate on the network all devices must have the same settings for the following properties: SSID - (Service Set Identifier) is a name that identifies a wireless network. Access Points and wireless clients attempting to connect to a specific WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) must use the same SSID.
16 Configuration Utility Encryption Data Encryption – enable Encryption by clicking on the box. Encryption is disabled as the default setting. Authorization mode – choose one of the following mode.
17 A vailable Networks The top section of the window displays the A vailable Networks. Scroll up and down the list and highlight the network to which you wish to connect.
18 In this window you can configure all the properties of a profile in order to connect with a network of your choice. After you have entered your changes in this window , click OK to save the changes.
19 The ABOUT screen gives you information about the F irmware and Utility V ersions of the DWL-G650. Configuration Utility About.
20 Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP In this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using Microsof t Windows XP . Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www .homenethelp.com and http://www .microsof t.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000, ME or 98SE.
21 Please follow all the instructions in this window: Networking Basics 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.
22 Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional.) Networking Basics Click Next Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name.
23 Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes. Networking Basics When the changes are complete, click Next . Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer .
24 Networking Basics In the window below , select the option that fits your needs. In this example, Create a Network Setup Disk has been selected. Y ou 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.
25 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. T o continue click Next.
26 Networking Basics Please read the information on this screen, then click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard . The new settings will take ef fect when you restart the computer . Click Ye s to restart the computer . Y ou have completed configuring this computer .
27 Networking Basics Naming your Computer T o 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 T ab in the System Properties window .
28 Networking Basics Naming your Computer Checking the IP Address in W indows XP The wireless adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP Ad- dress range (see Getting S t arted in this manual for a definition of IP Address Range.
29 Networking Basics Checking the IP Address in W indows XP This window will appear . Click the Support tab Click Close Assigning a Static IP Address in W indows XP/2000 Note: Residential Gate.
30 Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address in W indows XP/2000 Double-click on Network Connections Double-click on Properties Right-click on Local Area Connections.
31 Networking Basics Assigning a S tatic IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Y ou have completed the assignment of a Static IP Address. (Y ou do not need to assign a Static IP Address if you have a DHCP-capable Gateway/Router.) Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click Properties IP Address: e.
32 Networking Basics Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP and 2000 Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows ME and 98SE Go to Start > Run > type cmd . A window similar to this one will appear . T ype ping xxx.xxx.
33 1. Check that the drivers for the DWL-G650 are inst alled properly . Click Device Manager Select the Hardware Ta b T roubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-G650.
34 T roubleshooting Double-click on Network Adapters Right-click on D-Link DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter Select Properties to check that the drivers are in- stalled properly Click .
35 2. I cannot connect to the access point or the wireless router . 3. The DWL-G650 Power and Link lights are not on. 4. I forgot my Encryption key . Check to see if the DWL-G650 Cardbus adapter is firmly inserted into the Cardbus slot of your laptop computer .
36 T roubleshooting A . Under T ools > 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.
37 7. How can I troubleshoot distance issues using the DWL-G650. Move the DWL-G650 and Access Point or Wireless router into the same room and then test the wireless connection.
38 IEEE 802.1 1b Draft IEEE 802.1 1g IEEE 802.1 1 Standards T echnical S pecifications Activity Link Diagnostic LED T emperature Operating: 0ºC to 55ºC (32ºF to 131ºF) 95% maximum, non-condensing Humidity: W arranty: 3 years 0.
39 PowerSave mode = 28mA T ransmitter Output Power: T echnical S pecifications Data Rates: With Automatic Fallback 54Mbps; 48Mbps; 36Mbp s; 24Mbps; 18Mbps; 12Mbp s; 1 1Mbps; 9Mbps; 6Mbps; 5.
40 Cont acting T echnical Support Y ou can find the most recent sof tware and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United S tates for the duration of the warranty period on this product.
41 Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limited warranty for its product only to the person or entity that originally purchased the p.
42 After an RMA number is issued, the defective product must be packaged securely in the original or other suitable shipping package to ensure that it will not be damaged in transit, and the RMA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the package.
43 Governing Law : This Limited W arranty shall be governed by the laws of the S tate of California. Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the foregoing limit ations and exclusions may not apply .
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il D-Link DWL-G650 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del D-Link DWL-G650 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso D-Link DWL-G650 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul D-Link DWL-G650 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il D-Link DWL-G650, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del D-Link DWL-G650.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il D-Link DWL-G650. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo D-Link DWL-G650 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
