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D-Link DWL-G820 Manual

802.11g wireless 108mbps gaming adapter
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  • Page 1 D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G820 802.11g Wireless 108Mbps Gaming Adapter Manual Building Networks for People...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Package Contents ...3 Introduction...4 Wireless Basics ...6 Getting Started ...9 Using the Configuration Menu... 11 Troubleshooting ...22 Technical Specifications ...28 Contacting Technical Support ...31 Warranty ..32...

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    For Use: You will need an Ethernet-enabled device such as a game console, laptop or desktop computer, or set top box. The DWL-G820 will transform virtually any Ethernet device into a wireless device, enabling wireless communication over your network or in an Ad-Hoc/Peer-to-Peer mode.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    And when not gaming, you can use the DWL-G820 to make any Ethernet-enabled device, such as a media set-top box, wireless. The DWL-G820 is a true plug & play device that requires no configuration and is ready to work right out of the box.
  • Page 5 Supports Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure modes LEDs Power – a steady light indicates a proper connection to a power source. WLAN – a steady light indicates a wireless connection. A blinking light indicates that the DWL-G820 is receiving/ transmitting from/to the wireless network.

  • Page 6: Wireless Basics

    D-Link wireless products will allow you access to the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking brings.
  • Page 7 Wireless Basics (continued) The DWL-G820 is compatible, in default mode, with the following wireless products: D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop computers D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G520 Wireless PCI cards used with desktop computers D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DI-624...

  • Page 8: Installation Considerations

    Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DWL-G820 and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your DWL-G820’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started With its default settings, the DWL-G820, when activated, will connect with other D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G There are basically two modes of networking: Infrastructure – using an access point or router Ad-Hoc – communicating with another console, for Head to Head or...

  • Page 10: Infrastructure Mode

    To connect the DWL-G820 to a wireless network with a wireless router or access point, please refer to the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the product. Web configuration is required to connect the DWL-G820. Some game consoles may require an additional Ethernet adapter.

  • Page 11: Using The Configuration Menu

    If your network contains devices other than D-Link devices, or if you wish to configure the DWL-G820, you will need to do the following before using the Web Configuration...
  • Page 12 Open the Web browser Type in the IP address of the DWL-G820 Note: if you have changed the default IP address assigned to the DWL-G820, make sure to enter the correct IP address. Type admin in the User Name field Leave the Password blank.
  • Page 13 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Home > Wireless Wireless Band- IEEE802.11g. SSID- Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID’s factory default setting is default. The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to establish a new wireless network.
  • Page 14 LAN is short for Local Area Network. This is considered your internal network. These are the IP settings of the LAN interface for the DWL-G820. These settings may be referred to as private settings. You may change the LAN IP address if needed. The LAN IP address is private to your internal network and cannot be seen on the Internet.
  • Page 15 Enter the MAC Address of the access point or Enter the IP address of the DWL-G820 that you will be Enter the SSID of the access point or router in Enter the SSID of the DWL-G820 that you will be in...
  • Page 16 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Wireless Band- IEEE802.11g Frequency- The frequency remains at 2.437 GHz. Channel- Select from channels 1-11. Fragment Length- The fragmentation threshold, which is specified in bytes, determines whether packets will be fragmented. Packets exceeding the 2346 byte setting will be fragmented before transmission.
  • Page 17 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Advanced > Encryption Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is a code for representing English letters as numbers from 0-127 Wireless Band- IEEE 802.11g Authentication- Select Open System to communicate the key across the network.
  • Page 18 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Tools > Admin User Name- Enter a user name; admin is the default setting. Old Password- To change your password, enter your old password here New Password- Enter your new password here. Confirm New Password- Enter your new password again.
  • Page 19 Click Restart to apply the system settings and restart the DWL-G820. Restore to Factory Default Settings- Click Restore to return the DWL-G820 to its factory default settings. Tools > Firmware Update File- After you have downloaded the most recent version of the firmware from www.support.dlink.com...
  • Page 20 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Tools > Cfg File Update File- Browse for the configuration settings that you have saved to your hard drive. Click OK when you made your selection. Load Settings to the Local Hard Drive- Click OK to load the selected settings.
  • Page 21 Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Status > Device Info This window displays the settings of the DWL-G820, as well as the Firmware version, and the MAC address. Help At this window you can access the help screens for the topics listed.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This section provides solutions to situations that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-G820 Wireless Gaming Adapter. 1. How do I assign a static IP address in Windows XP/2000? Please note that routers will automatically assign IP addresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) technology.
  • Page 23 Troubleshooting (continued) How do I assign a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000? (continued) Right-click on Local Area Connections. Click Properties. Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Click Properties. D-Link DWL-G650...
  • Page 24 Enter the Subnet mask. Enter the Default Gateway. The Default Gateway is the LAN IP address of the wireless router. D-Link wireless routers have a LAN IP address of 192.168.0.1 You have completed the assignment of a static IP address in Windows XP/2000! addresses that are sequential, like 192.168.0.3 and...
  • Page 25 Troubleshooting (continued) 2. How do I assign a static IP address in Macintosh OSX? Go to the Apple Menu and select System Preferences. Click Network. Select Built-in Ethernet in the Show pull-down menu. Select Manually in the Configure pull-down menu. Input the static IP address, the subnet mask and the router IP address in the appropriate fields.
  • Page 26 Ad-Hoc mode? The DWL-G820 Wireless Gaming Adapter has a default SSID of default. Make sure that the SSID on the DWL-G820 is exactly the same as the SSID on the other wireless client. The DWL-G820 has a default channel of 6. Make sure that the channel on the DWL-G820 is exactly the same as the channel on the other wireless client.
  • Page 27 If security is enabled, make sure that the correct encryption key or passphrase is entered on both the DWL-G820 and the wireless router or Ad-Hoc client. 9. What variables may cause my wireless products to lose reception? D-Link products let you access your network from virtually anywhere you want.

  • Page 28: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.3 IEEE 802.3u IEEE 802.3x Device Management Web-based — Internet Explorer v6 or later; Netscape Navigator v6 or later; or other Java-enabled browsers Telnet Data Rate For 802.11g: 108, 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 and 6Mbps For 802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2, and 1Mbps Security...
  • Page 29 Technical Specifications (continued) Receiver Sensitivity: 54Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -66dBm 48Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -71dBm 36Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -76dBm 24Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -80dBm 18Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -83dBm 12Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -85dBm 11Mbps CCK, 8% PER, -83dBm 9Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -86dBm 6Mbps OFDM, 10% PER, -87dBm 2Mbps CCK, 10% PER, -89dBm...
  • Page 30 Technical Specifications (continued) Humidity: Operating: 10%~90% (non-condensing) Storing: 5%~95% (non-condensing) Certifications: Dimensions: L=4.1 inches (103mm) W=2.4 inches (62mm) H=1.1 inches (27mm) Warranty: 1 year...

  • Page 31: Contacting Technical Support

    T T T T T echni You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product.

  • Page 32: Warranty

    D-Link’s sole obligation shall be to repair or replace the defective Hardware during the Warranty Period at no charge to the original owner or to refund at D-Link’s sole discretion. Such repair or replacement will be rendered by D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement Hardware need not be new or have an identical make, model or part.
  • Page 33 D-Link. Products shall be fully insured by the customer. D-Link will not be held responsible for any packages that are lost in transit to D-Link. The repaired or replaced packages will be shipped to the customer via UPS Ground or any common carrier selected by D-Link, with shipping charges prepaid.
  • Page 34 Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. D-Link declares that the DWL-G820 (Wireless Gaming Adapter) is limited in CH1~CH11 by specified firmware controlled in the USA.

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