D Line DGL-3420, User Manual

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Page 2: ...tallation Considerations 9 Requirements for using the DGL 3420 s Web Configuration Utility 10 Using the Configuration Interface 10 Basic 11 Wizard 11 Wireless Security Setup Wizard 12 LAN 14 LAN Settings 14 Wireless 15 Wireless Settings 15 Wireless Security Mode 16 WEP 16 Wireless Security WEP 17 WPA Personal 18 Tools 19 Admin 19 Password 19 Save and Restore Configuration 19 Tools Firmware 20 ...

Page 3: ... of Contents 3 D Link Systems Inc Tools System 20 Status Device Info 21 Status Statistics 21 Help 22 Troubleshooting 23 Technical Specifications 29 Contacting Technical Support 32 Warranty 33 Registration 37 ...

Page 4: ... contact your reseller Minimum System Requirements To Change Default Settings you will need a PC with the following 1 2GHz Processor 256MB Memory CD ROM Drive Ethernet Adapter with TCP IP Protocol Installed Windows XP 2000 Me or Mac OS X v10 3 v10 2 v10 1 Internet Explorer v6 or Netscape Navigator v7 For Use You will need an Ethernet enabled device such as a game console laptop or desktop computer...

Page 5: ...connect your system to a wireless network And when not gaming you can use the DGL 3420 to make any Ethernet enabled device such as a media set top box wireless The DGL 3420 is a true plug play device that requires no configuration and is ready to work right out of the box The Wireless Gaming Adapter is also highly configurable using any Java enabled Web browser With support for several advanced se...

Page 6: ...lly compliant with the 802 11a standard 802 11g standard and interoperable with all existing 802 11b compliant devices Quick and Simple connectivity via Ethernet Equipped with one 10 100 Ethernet port Auto MDI MDIX Easy Web based configuration when changing settings Encryption provides a level of security for data transfers Supports Ad Hoc or Infrastructure modes Maximum wireless signal rate deriv...

Page 7: ...ndicates a wireless connection A blinking light indicates that the DGL 3420 is receiving transmitting from to the wireless network System a steady light indicates a proper connection to a gaming console Power a steady light indicates a proper connection to a power source ...

Page 8: ...r cards People use wireless LAN 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 efficiency Low Implementation Costs WLANs are easy to set up manage change and relocate Networks that frequently change can b...

Page 9: ...ation Considerations The D Link DGL 3420 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 Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF radio frequency no...

Page 10: ...ed to do the following before using the Web Configuration Utility You will need a Java enabled Web browser such as the Internet Explorer 6 0 or later or the Netscape Navigator 7 0 or later You will need to assign to your PC an IP address within the network of the DGL 3420 For example you can assign a static IP address of 192 168 0 2 and a subnet mask of 255 255 255 0 to the computer that you will ...

Page 11: ...field and press Enter The Configuration Interface login screen will appear By default there is no password Click on the Log In button to access the Configuration main screen Basic The Basic settings tab contains the Setup Wizard and network setting options Basic Wizard Wizard The Wizard screen contains a wizard that assists you with the configuration of your D Link Wireless Gaming Adapter ...

Page 12: ...astructure Mode prompts you to select the type of network you will be using Ad Hoc mode is Peer to Peer networking where devices communicate directly without a router Infrastructure mode is a network that includes a router Step 2 Choose 802 11a or 802 11g for your wireless network prompts you to select the wireless band that you will be communicating with in your network All the devices on the net...

Page 13: ...wireless network In order to protect your network from hackers and unauthorized users it is highly recommended you use encryption Enable it here and enter the encryption key values Disabled is selected here Step 5 Secure your wireless network Enabled is selected here Select the key length and select ASCII or Hexadecimal format You may enter up to 4 WEP keys Finally select the WEP key that will be ...

Page 14: ...ble to receive an IP address from a DHCP server Check Disable to manually enter IP address information The IP address of the wireless gaming adapter on the local area network The IP address assigned here is based on your local network settings The default IP address is 192 168 0 30 The subnet mask of your wireless gaming adapter on the local area network The default subnet mask is 255 255 255 0 Th...

Page 15: ...per A or G with Dynamic Turbo or Super A or G with Static Turbo Wireless Mode Wireless Band Wireless Network Name SSID Site Survey Channel Transmission Rate Super A G Mode Super Mode without Turbo Wireless Wireless Super Mode is a group of performance enhancement features that increase end user application throughput in an 802 11a g network For top performance all wireless devices on the network s...

Page 16: ...requires a longer key than 64 bit encryption Keys are defined by entering in a string in HEX hexadecimal using characters 0 9 A F or ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange alphanumeric characters format ASCII format is provided so you can enter a string that is easier to remember The ASCII string is converted to HEX for use over the network Four keys can be defined so that you ca...

Page 17: ... Select ASCII or Hexadecimal key type here ASCII or American Standard Code for Information Interchange is a code for representing English letters as numbers from 0 127 Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0 9 and the letters A F WEP Key Type When you select WEP encryption you can enter up to four WEP keys in the fields provided WEP Keys 1 4 Of the four WEP keys entered select the default WEP ...

Page 18: ...able without a RADIUS server The key is entered as a pass phrase of up to 63 characters in ASCII format at both ends of the wireless connection The pass phrase cannot be shorter than 8 characters The pass phrase is used to generate session keys that are unique for each wireless client WPA Personal is selected here WPA When WPA is selected select the cipher type here The Cipher type is the encrypti...

Page 19: ...that you create a password to keep your new wireless gaming adapter secure Password Enter a password that will grant access to the Web based management interface Re enter the password to confirm the desired password This option allows you to save the wireless gaming adapter configuration to a file on your computer Be sure to save the configuration before performing a firmware upgrade Use this opti...

Page 20: ...e all settings to the factory defaults to return the DGL 3420 to its factory default settings Reboot the device Restore all settings to the factory default Tools System Tools Firmware After you have downloaded the most recent version of the firmware from www support dlink com you can browse your hard drive to locate the downloaded file and click upload to update the firmware ...

Page 21: ...D Link Systems Inc Status Device Info This window displays the settings of the DGL 3420 as well as the firmware version and the MAC address Status Statistics Check the network statistics in this window Status Device Info Status Statistics ...

Page 22: ...Using the Configuration Interface 22 D Link Systems Inc Help At this window you can access the help screens for the topics listed Help ...

Page 23: ...ive connect wireless_connect htm If you are not using a DHCP capable router or you need to assign a static IP address please follow these instructions Click on Start in the upper screen shown at upper right Then click on Control Panel in that same screen In the lower screen shown at lower right double click on Control Panel 2 How do I assign a static IP address in Windows XP 2000 Please note that ...

Page 24: ...e screen to the right please do the following Right click on Local Area Connections Click Properties The screen below will appear Click Internet Protocol TCP IP Click Properties 2 How do I assign a static IP address in Windows XP 2000 continued ...

Page 25: ...owing DNS server address Enter the LAN IP address of the wireless router D Link wireless routers have a LAN IP address of 192 168 0 1 The IP addresses on your network must be within the same range For example if one computer has an IP address of 192 168 0 2 the other computers should have IP addresses that are sequential like 192 168 0 3 and 192 168 0 4 The subnet mask must be the same for all the...

Page 26: ...lick 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 Click Apply Now You have completed the assignment of a static IP address in Macintosh OS X In the screens at right please do the following ...

Page 27: ... LAN and wireless settings for your DGL 3420 Make sure that the SSID on the DGL 3420 is exactly the same as the SSID on the access point or wireless router Move the DGL 3420 and access point or wireless router into the same room and then test the wireless connection Disable all security settings WEP MAC Address Control WPA etc Turn off your access point and the device connected to the DGL 3420 The...

Page 28: ...sary to set up one client to establish a BSS Basic Service Set and wait briefly before setting up other clients This prevents several clients from trying to establish a BSS at the same time which can result in multiple singular BSSs being established rather than a single BSS with multiple clients associated to it Check that the Network Connection for the wireless client is configured properly Sele...

Page 29: ...2 11a g 108 54 48 36 24 18 12 9 and 6Mbps For 802 11b 11 5 5 2 and1Mbps Security 64 128 bit WEP WPA Wi Fi Protected Access WPA TKIP PSK Wireless Frequency Range 2 4GHz to 2 4835GHz 5 15GHz to 5 35GHz and 5 725GHz to 5 825GHz Transmit Output Power For 802 11a 25mW 14dBm 10mW 10dBm For 802 11b g 50mW 17dBm 20mW 13dBm Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 11g specifications Actu...

Page 30: ...2Mbps CCK 5 5 and 11Mbps For 802 11b DSSS DBPSK 1Mbps DQPSK 2Mbps CCK 5 5 and 11Mbps Receiver Sensitivity For 802 11a 6Mbps 86dBm 9Mbps 86dBm 12Mbps 84dBm 18Mbps 84dBm 24Mbps 81dBm 36Mbps 78dBm 48Mbps 70dBm 54Mbps 66dBm For 802 11b 1Mbps 91dBm 2Mbps 91dBm 5 5Mbps 89dBm 11Mbps 88dBm For 802 11g 6Mbps 87dBm 9Mbps 87dBm 12Mbps 85dBm 18Mbps 85dBm 24Mbps 83dBm 36Mbps 80dBm 48Mbps 74dBm 54Mbps 70dBm ...

Page 31: ...dBi gain LEDs Power Wireless System Operating Voltage 5VDC 10 Temperature Operating 32ºF to 104ºF 0ºC to 40ºC Storing 14ºF to 149ºF 10ºC to 65ºC Humidity Operating 5 95 non condensing Storing 5 95 non condensing Certifications FCC Dimensions L 4 46 inches 113mm W 3 94 inches 100mm H 0 95 inches 24mm Warranty 1 Year ...

Page 32: ... for customers within the United States D Link Technical Support over the Telephone 877 453 5465 24 hours a day seven days a week D Link Technical Support over the Internet http support dlink com email support dlink com Tech Support for customers within Canada D Link Technical Support over the Telephone 800 361 5265 Monday to Friday 7 30am to 12 00am EST D Link Technical Support over the Internet ...

Page 33: ...es in its sole discretion that it is not practical to repair or replace the defective Hardware the price paid by the original purchaser for the defective Hardware will be refunded by D Link upon return to D Link of the defective Hardware All Hardware or part thereof that is replaced by D Link or for which the purchase price is refunded shall become the property of D Link upon replacement or refund...

Page 34: ...operty of 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 Expedited shipping is available if shipping charges are prepaid by the customer and upon reques...

Page 35: ... not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the foregoing limitations and exclusions may not apply This limited warranty provides specific legal rights and the product owner may also have other rights which vary from state to state Trademarks D Link is a registered trademark of D Link Systems Inc Other trademarks...

Page 36: ...esponsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment IMPORTANT NOTE FCC Radation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body This transmitter must not be co located or operated i...

Page 37: ...Registration 37 D Link Systems Inc Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights 121504 ...