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D-Link DWL-G520M Install Manual
D-Link DWL-G520M Install Manual

D-Link DWL-G520M Install Manual

Wireless 108g mimo desktop adapter
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DWL-G520M
High-Gain Indoor Antenna
Wireless 108G MIMO Desktop Adapter

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Summary of Contents for D-Link DWL-G520M

  • Page 1 DWL-AG700AP Install Guide DWL-AG700AP Install Guide DWL-AG700AP Install Guide Version 1.0 DWL-G520M High-Gain Indoor Antenna Wireless 108G MIMO Desktop Adapter...
  • Page 2: Package Contents

    System Requirements Package Contents Manual and D-Link DWL-G520M Software on CD Wireless 108G MIMO Desktop Adapter...
  • Page 3 Link/Activity LED Indicates that the adapter is properly installed when the computer is on and blinks when data is being transmitted. 32-bit connector This is the connector that fits into the PCI slot on your computer’s motherboard. Smart Antenna Used to wirelessly connect to WiFi networks.
  • Page 4 The step-by-step instructions that follow are shown in Windows XP. The steps and screens are similar for the other Windows operating systems. Turn on the computer and insert the D-Link DWL-G520M Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. The installation Wizard will automatically appear.
  • Page 5 Driver Installation Click Next Click Next Click Finish Select “No, I will restart my computer later” and click Finish. Shut down your computer and unplug its power cable. Remember to leave the DWL-G520M Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 6 B. Remove the back cover of the computer. C. Install the DWL-G520M carefully and firmly seat it into an available PCI slot (which is usually white or cream colored). To avoid damage caused by static electricity, make sure to properly ground yourself, by first touching a metal part of your...
  • Page 7 Hardware Installation Select Install the software automatically (Recommended). Click Next Click Continue Anyway. Click Finish to complete the installation.
  • Page 8 Utility will automatically start and the utility icon will appear in the bottom right hand corner of the desktop screen (system tray). If this icon appears GREEN, then you have successfully installed the DWL-G520M, are connected to a wireless network, and are ready to communicate! If the utility icon does not...
  • Page 9 Using the Configuration Utility For Windows XP, if you wish to use the Wireless 108G MIMO utility, please do the following: Click the XP networking icon to use the Zero Configuration Wireless Settings. Click Advanced. Uncheck Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings.
  • Page 10 Tx Rate: Displays the current data transmission rate. Channel: Displays the channel information. Signal Quality: Represents the wireless signal quality between the access point and the DWL-G520M. The percentage coincides with the graphical bar. Signal Strength: Represents the wireless signal strength between the access point and the DWL-G520M.
  • Page 11 Using the Configuration Utility SSID (1-3): The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to the wireless network. You may enter up to 3 different wireless networks to connect to. Wireless Mode: Select Infrastructure if you want to connect to an access point or wireless router.
  • Page 12 Profile: Displays created profiles. Add: Click to add a profile. Remove: Click to delete an existing profile. Properties: Click to display the properties for a profile. Please refer to the manual on your D-Link CD for more information regarding the configuration utility.
  • Page 13 Appendix A To connect to a network, make sure the proper network settings are configured for the DWL-G520M. WINDOWS XP: Go to Start > right-click on My Network Places > select Properties. Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
  • Page 14 Appendix A Dynamic IP address setup Used when a DHCP server is available on the local network (e.g., a Router). Select Obtain an IP address automatically (if the wireless router or access point has DHCP server enabled). Select Obtain DNS server address automatically.
  • Page 15 Appendix A For WINDOWS 2000: Go to Start > Settings > Network and Dial-Up connections > double-click on the Local Area Connection associated with the DWL- G520M > select Properties. Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Click Properties. Dynamic IP address setup Used when a DHCP server is available on the local network.
  • Page 16: Technical Support

    Contacting Technical Support Technical Support You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link websites. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within Canada, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. Customers can contact D-Link technical support through our websites, or by phone.