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- Page 1 D-Link AirPlus X TREME DWL-G680 IEEE 802.11g WLAN Cardbus Adapter Manual version c1 Building Networks for People...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Package Contents ................3 Introduction....................4 Wireless Basics ..................6 Getting Started ..................9 Using the Configuration Utility ..............12 Networking Basics ................24 Troubleshooting ...................37 Technical Specifications ..............42 Contacting Technical Support ..............44 Warranty and Registration ..............45... -
Page 3: Package Contents
Package Contents Contents of Package: D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G680 High-Speed 2.4GHz/802.11g Wireless Cardbus Adapter Manual, Warranty and Drivers on CD Printed Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. System Requirements for Configuration:... -
Page 4: Introduction
Unlike most network cards, the DWL-G680 provides data transfers at up to 54 Mbps (compared to the standard 11 Mbps) when used with other D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G products. The 802.11g standard is backwards compatible with 802.11b products. - Page 5 -The DWL-G680 is a pow- erful 32-bit Cardbus Adapter that installs quickly and easily into laptop PCs, and when used with other D-Link Air Plus Xtreme G products will automatically connect to the network out of the box. User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities.
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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 OFDM works by splitting the radio signal into multiple smaller sub-signals that are then transmitted simultaneously at different frequencies to the receiver. OFDM reduces the amount of crosstalk (interference) in signal transmissions. The D-Link DWL- G650 will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest speed and range possible.
- Page 8 Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations The D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G680 lets you access your network, using a wireless connection, from virtually anywhere within its operating range. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range.
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Page 9: Getting Started
An Infrastructure network contains an access point or a wireless router. The Infrastructure Network example shown on the following page contains the following D-Link network devices (your existing network may be comprised of other devices): A wireless router - D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DI-624... - Page 10 (See the Quick Installation Guide included with your router). If you are connecting a desktop computer to your network, you can install the D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G520 Wireless PCI Adapter into an available PCI slot on your desktop computer.
- Page 11 Getting Started Setting up a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network Install the D-Link DWL-G680 Wireless Cardbus Adapter into one laptop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product for installation instructions.) Install another DWL-G680 into a laptop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.)
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Page 12: Using The Configuration Utility
Select the Wireless Networks tab. Uncheck the box in the properties window that enables windows configuration. After you have done this, you can then use the D-Link Configuration Utility with XP by clicking on the D-Link Configuration Utility icon. *Configuration Utility icon... - Page 13 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) After clicking on the Configuration Utility icon, the Link Info screen will display the settings for the DWL-G680: Link Info Status: AirPlus Xtreme G Wireless Utility Displays the MAC address of the access point or router to which the DWL-G680 is associated.
- Page 14 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) SSID: Service Set Identifier is a name that identifies a Configuration wireless network. Access points and wireless AirPlus Xtreme G Wireless Utility devices attempting to connect to a specific WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) must use the same SSID.
- Page 15 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Frequency: Advanced Select 802.11b/g - 2.4GHz or 802.11b. Super G: Enable or Disable the Super G function (108Mbps). In order to communicate, all devices must share the same setting for this feature. Starting Ad-Hoc Network: This setting is always 2.4GHz.
- Page 16 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Site Survey > Add Advanced In this window you can select the type of network connection you will be using. Click OK to save the changes. If you clicked on Add, you can configure, in this window, all the properties of a profile that you wish to add to the network.
- Page 17 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Site Survey > Configuration > 802.1x To use 802.1x and to configure its settings, please do the following: IEEE 802.1X - Select Enabled. Click Authentication Config Advanced Security Settings Select the EAP Type you want to use. Configure the information needed for authenticating.
- Page 18 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) 802.1x > Advanced Security Settings > EAP Types Inner Authentication Information needed EAP Type Protocol for Authenticating Certificate EAP-TLS User Name User Name EAP- Password MSCHAPv2 Domain Name User Name LEAP Password TTLS Identity User Name Password TTLS Identity User Name...
- Page 19 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) 802.1x > Advanced Security Settings > EAP Types (continued) Inner Authentication Information needed EAP Type Protocol for Authenticating TTLS Identity EAP-MD5 User Name Password TTLS Identity EAP-TTLS EAP- User Name Generic Token card Password TTLS Identity User Name EAP-MSCHAPv2 Password...
- Page 20 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) 802.1x > Advanced Security Settings > Definitions of Terms (continued) Domain Name: Each server has a domain name that uniquely identifies it. That domain name is normally contained in the Subject CN field of the server certificate. A server domain name ends with the name of a larger administrative domain, to which the server belongs.
- Page 21 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Authentication > WPA AirPlus Xtreme G Wireless Utility Select the available network to which you want to connect. Click Configure. Select WPA in the Authentication field. Click Authentication Config After you click Authentication Config, the Advanced Security Settings screen will ap- pear.
- Page 22 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Authentication > WPA-PSK AirPlus Xtreme G Wireless Utility Select the available network to which you want to connect. Click Configure. WPA-PSK does not require a RADIUS server in the network. Select WPA-PSK in the Authentication field.
- Page 23 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Authentication > WPA-PSK (continued) Advanced Security Settings Enter the WPA Passphrase. Click OK. The configuration is done. About AirPlus Xtreme G Wireless Utility About screen gives you the MAC address, utility version and the driver version of the DWL-G680.
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Page 24: Networking Basics
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 http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000, ME or 98SE. - Page 25 Networking Basics (continued) 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. Click Next.
- Page 26 Networking Basics (continued) 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.
- Page 27 Networking Basics (continued) 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.
- Page 28 Networking Basics (continued) 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.
- Page 29 Networking Basics (continued) 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.
- Page 30 Networking Basics (continued) 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.
- Page 31 Networking Basics (continued) Naming your Computer To name your computer in Windows XP, please follow these directions: Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen). Right-click on My Computer. Select Properties and click. Select the Computer Name Tab in the System Properties window.
- Page 32 Networking Basics (continued) Naming your Computer 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. Click OK. Checking the IP Address in Windows XP The wireless adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP ad- dress range (see Getting Started in this manual for a definition of IP address range.) To check on the IP address of the adapter, please do the following:...
- Page 33 Networking Basics (continued) Checking the IP Address in Windows XP This window will appear. Click the Support tab. Click Close. Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Note: Gateways/broadband routers will automatically assign IP addresses to the com- puters 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.
- Page 34 Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Double-click on Network Connections. Right-click on Local Area Connections. Double-click on Properties.
- Page 35 Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 D-Link AirPlus XtremeG DWL-650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click Properties. 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.
- Page 36 Networking Basics (continued) Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP and 2000 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.
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Page 37: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-G680. 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 screens on your computer will look similar to the following examples.) 1. - Page 38 Troubleshooting (continued) Double-click on Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link DWL-G680 Wireless Cardbus Adapter. D-Link DWL-G680 Wireless Cardbus Adapter D-Link AirPr8DWL-AB650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter Select Properties to check that the drivers are in- stalled properly. D-Link AirPlus XtremeG DWL-G680 Look under Device...
- Page 39 Troubleshooting (continued) 2. I cannot connect to the access point or the wireless router. Make sure that the SSID on the DWL-G680 Wireless Cardbus Adapter is exactly the same as the SSID on the access point or wireless router. Move the DWL-G680 and the access point or wireless router into the same room and then test the wireless connection.
- Page 40 In Infrastructure mode, make sure the same Service Set Identifier (SSID) is specified on the settings for the wireless clients and access points. The SSID factory default setting for most D-Link products is default. (Double- click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar. The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting.)
- Page 41 Troubleshooting (continued) Check that the Network Connection for the wireless client is configured properly. Select AP (Infrastructure) when connecting to an access point and select Ad-Hoc 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.
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Page 42: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11 IEEE 802.11b Diagnostic LED Power Network Temperature Operating: 0ºC to 55ºC (32ºF to 131ºF) Humidity: 95% maximum, non-condensing Internal Antenna Type: Diversity Bus Type: 32-bit Cardbus Security: 802.1x WPA - Wi-Fi Protected Access (64-,128-WEP with TKIP, MIC, IV Expansion, Shared Key Authentication) Physical Dimensions: L = 4.64 inches (114.3mm) - Page 43 Technical Specifications Data Rates: With Automatic Fallback 54Mbps; 48Mbps; 36Mbps; 24Mbps; 18Mbps; 12Mbps; 11Mbps; 9Mbps; 6Mbps; 5.5Mbps; 2Mbps; 1Mbps Media Access Control: CSMA/CA with ACK Frequency Range: 2.4GHz to 2.462GHz Range:* Indoors: Up to 328 feet (100 meters) Power Consumption: PowerSave mode = 28mA Standby mode = 4.66mA Transmit mode = 248mA...
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Page 44: Contacting Technical Support
Technical Support 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. U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our website, or by phone. -
Page 45: Warranty And Registration
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 46 Canada) D-Link may reject or return any product that is not packaged and shipped in strict compliance with the foregoing requirements, or for which an RMA number is not visible from the outside of the package. The product owner agrees to pay D-Link’s reasonable handling and return shipping charges for any product...
- Page 47 LIABILITY OF D-LINK UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OR REMEDIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY.