D-Link WMP-G01, Manual

Page 1: ...Manual 2 4GHz up to 54Mbps D Link WMP G04 Wireless Mini PCI Card ...

Page 2: ...2 Contents Introduction 3 Wireless Basics 56 Getting Started 9 Using the Configuration Utility 12 Networking Basics 18 Warranty and Registration 31 ...

Page 3: ...rate the 802 11g standard into your 802 11b network You may choose to slowly change your network by replacing the 802 11b devices with 802 11g devices gradually In addition to offering faster data transfer speeds when used with other 802 11g products the WMP G04 has the newest strongest most advanced security features available today For home users that will not incorporate a radius server in thei...

Page 4: ...ation and resources such as files and printers and take full advantage of a connected environment for work or play The WMP G04 includes software drivers for the most popular Microsoft Windows operating systems Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows Me Windows 98 SE and can be integrated into a larger network running in either Peer to Peer mode without an Access Point or mode with an Access Point Please t...

Page 5: ...ngly in both home and office environments and public areas such as airports coffee shops and universities Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users Wireless Basics Wireless users can use the same applications they use ...

Page 6: ... WLANs can operate in locations where installation of wiring may be impractical Installation Speed and Simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can be fast and easy and can eliminate the need to pull cable through walls and ceilings Network Expansion Wireless technology allows the network to go where wires cannot Scalability Wireless Local Area Networks WLANs can be configured in a variety of t...

Page 7: ...adio signal into multiple smaller sub signals that are then transmitted simultaneously at different frequencies to the receiver OFDM reduces the amount ofcrosstalk interference in signal transmissions The D LinkWMP G01 will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest speed and range possible The WMP G04 is backwards compatible with 802 11b devices This means that ...

Page 8: ...ireless product s range from 3 90 feet 1 30 meters Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized 2 Be aware of the direct line between network devices A wall that is 1 5 feet thick 5 meters at a 45 degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet 1 meter thick At a 2 degree angle it looks over 42 feet 14 meters thick Try to make sure that devices are positioned so that the sig...

Page 9: ...s an Access Point or Router To utilize the full features of the WMP G04 you will need to include a radius server in your network 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 Access Point D Link AirPlus 900AP A laptop computer with a wireless adapter D Link AirPlusXtrem...

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Page 12: ...on and restarted your computer you can access the Configuration Utility at any time by clicking on the icon in your taskbar at the bottom right corner on the desktop If you wish to change the default settings or optimize the performance of the WMP G04 D Link has included a configuration utility for this purpose How ever in Windows XP you will instead use zero configuration utility After double cli...

Page 13: ...s Throughput Displays the statistics of data transmitted and received Link Quality Signal Strength Displays the Link Quality for the WMP G04 wireless connection to the access point The Signal Strength represents the wireless signal between the access point and the WMP G04 The percentage coincides with the graphical bar Configuration Utility Link Info default setting is 2 meaning displays the curre...

Page 14: ... to connect to a specific WLAN Wireless Local Area Network must use the same Network Name The default setting is Clefault Network Type Click on the pull down menu select from the following options Access Point connecting the WLAN using an Access Point The default setting Peer to Peer wireless mode used when connecting directly to a computer equipped with a wireless adapter in a peer to peer enviro...

Page 15: ...rd or hexadecimal format Key Format ASCII or Hexadecimal Key type select the key length either 64 or 128 bits or 256 bits WEP Key You can create up to 4 different security keys Click Applyto save the changes 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 ...

Page 16: ...er the channel to match the channel setting for the mode the channel must be manually set to the same channel for each wireless Configuration Utility IBSS WMP G04 will automatically select the selected Access Point In Ad Hoc adapter ...

Page 17: ...17 The ABOUT screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the WMP G04 Configuration Utility About ...

Page 18: ...soft Windows XP Note Please refer to websites such as http www homenethelp com and http www microsoft com windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000 ME or 98SE Go to Start Control Panel Network Connections Select Set up a home or small office network Networking Basics When this screen appears click Next ...

Page 19: ...uctions 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 Click Next ...

Page 20: ...20 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 Click Next ...

Page 21: ... 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 This may take a few minutes ...

Page 22: ...ect 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 Click Next ...

Page 23: ... 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 24: ...tings 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 After run ning the Network Setup Disk on all your computers your new wireless net work will be ready to use ...

Page 25: ...s XP Click Start in the lower left corner of the screen Right click on My Computer Select Properties and click n n n n n Select the Computer Name Tab in the System Properties window You may enter a Com puter Description if you wish this field is optional To rename the computer and join a domain Click Change ...

Page 26: ...ing Started in this manual for a definition of IP Address Range To check on the IP Address of the adapter please do the following Right click on the Local Area Connection icon in the task bar Click on Status n n n Click OK All computers on your network must have the same Workgroup name n Select Workgroup and enter the name of the Workgroup n n In this window enter the Computer name ...

Page 27: ... Routers will automatically assign IP Ad dresses to the computers on the network using DHCP Dynamic Host Configura tion Protocol technology If you are using a DHCP capable Gateway Router you will not need to assign Static IP Addresses If you are not using a DHCP capable Gateway Router or you need to assign a Static IP Address please follow these instructions n n Go to Start Double click on Control...

Page 28: ...28 Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP 2000 n Double click on Network Connections n n Double click on Properties Right click on Local Area Connections ...

Page 29: ...ss routers have a LAN IP address of 192 168 0 1 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 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...

Page 30: ...x xxx xxx where xxx is the IP Address of the Wireless Router or Access Point A good wireless connection will show four replies from the Wireless Router or access point as shown Go to Start Run type command A window similar to this will appear Type ping xxx xxx xxx xxx where xxx is the IP Address of the Wireless Router or Access Point A good wireless connection will show four replies from the wirel...

Page 31: ... Link s then current functional specifications for the Software as set forth in the applicable documentation from the date of original retail purchase of the Software for a period of ninety 90 days Warranty Period provided that the Software is properly installed on approved hardware and operated as contemplated in its documentation D Link further warrants that during the Warranty Period the magnet...

Page 32: ...cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the rece...

Page 33: ... can not be used on the final product In these circumstances the OEM integrator will be responsible for re evaluating the end product including the transmitter and Obtaining a separate FCC authorization End Product Labelling This transmitter module is authorized only for use in devices where the antenna may be installed such that 20cm may be maintained between the antenna and users for example acc...