D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G510

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Version 2.00

D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G510 Specifications

General

Device Type	Wireless PCI Adapter
Frequency Band	2.4 GHz
Data Rate	Up to 54 Mbps
Interface	PCI
Encryption	WEP, WPA, WPA2
Operating Systems Supported	Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP
Wireless Standard	802.11g
Antenna Type	Detachable

Summary

Installation Considerations

Maximizing Wireless Range and Signal

Setting Up a Wireless Infrastructure Network

Infrastructure Network Setup Steps

Step-by-step instructions for configuring an infrastructure wireless network.

Setting Up a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network

Ad-Hoc Network Setup Steps

Step-by-step instructions for configuring an ad-hoc wireless network.

IP Address Configuration for Ad-Hoc

Using the Configuration Utility

Launching the Configuration Utility

Configuration Utility for Windows XP

Steps to configure the adapter using the utility in Windows XP.

Configuration Utility for Windows 7

Wireless Network Detection (Windows 7)

Configuration Utility for Windows Vista

Wireless Network Detection (Windows Vista)

Configuration Utility: Network Settings

SSID, Mode, and Encryption Configuration

Settings for network name, mode, and data encryption.

Configuration Utility: Advanced Settings

Advanced Network Parameters Configuration

Configuration Utility: Site Survey

Available Networks and Profile Management

Networking Basics: Windows XP Setup

Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP

Guide to setting up a network using the Windows XP wizard.

Creating a Network Setup Disk

Network Setup Disk Creation Process

Using the Network Setup Disk

Running the Network Setup Disk

Naming Your Computer in Windows XP

Accessing System Properties

Naming Your Computer in Windows Vista

Computer Name Changes Window

Computer Naming and IP Address Check (XP)

Computer Name Changes Window (XP)

Checking IP Address in Windows XP

Steps to check the IP address status in XP.

IP Address Checking Procedures

IP Address Check in Windows XP

Detailed steps for checking IP address in Windows XP.

IP Address Check in Windows Vista

Steps to check IP address in Windows Vista.

Assigning a Static IP Address (Windows XP2000)

Accessing Network Connections (XP2000)

Static IP Address Configuration (Windows XP)

Configuring Local Area Connections (XP)

Steps to configure IP settings for local area connections in XP.

Static IP Address and DNS Configuration (XP)

Configuring IPDNS in Windows XP

Setting static IP addresses and DNS servers in Windows XP.

Assigning Static IP Address and DNS (Vista)

Configuring IPDNS in Windows Vista

Setting static IP addresses and DNS servers in Windows Vista.

Checking Wireless Connection by Pinging

Pinging in Windows XP2000

Steps to ping a wireless router or access point in XP/2000.

Pinging in Windows Vista

Steps to ping a wireless router or access point in Vista.

Troubleshooting Driver Installation

Checking Driver Installation (Windows XP2000)

How to verify if drivers are correctly installed in XP/2000.

Troubleshooting Driver Status (XP)

Verifying Device Status (XP)

Troubleshooting Driver Installation (Vista)

Accessing Device Manager (Vista)

Troubleshooting Driver Status (Vista)

Verifying Device Status (Vista)

Common Troubleshooting Scenarios

Connection Issues and Solutions

Troubleshooting why you can't connect to the access point or router.

Encryption Key and Recognition Issues

Resolving lost encryption keys and device recognition problems.

Advanced Troubleshooting Steps

Removing Previously Loaded Drivers

Procedure to remove old or conflicting driver files.

Network and Internet Connectivity Problems

Resolving issues connecting to wireless networks or the internet.

Technical Specifications: Performance

Data Rates and Frequency Range

Range and Modulation Technology