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D-Link AirPro DWL-A520 Quick Install Manual

D-Link AirPro DWL-A520 Quick Install Manual

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Note: The installation screenshots were taken in Windows XP. For other OS, the
installation procedure will be exactly the same but the screenshots will differ.

Contents of Package:

D-Link AirPro DWL-A520 5GHz Wireless PCI Adapter
Printed Quick Installation Guide
CD with Manual and Drivers
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.

System Requirements:

A desktop computer with an available PCI slot
At least a 300 MHz processor and 32 MB of memory
An 802.11a Access Point (for Infrastructure Mode) or another 802.11a
wireless adapter (for Ad-Hoc mode)
Installing the DWL-A520
Before you start, make sure to turn off your
computer and unplug the power cord.
Note: To avoid damage caused by static electricity, make sure to properly ground
yourself by first touching a metal part of the computer to discharge any static
electricity before working with the DWL-A520.
Remove the back cover of the
computer.
Install the DWL-A520 carefully
and firmly into an available PCI
slot which is usually "white" or
"cream" colored
Secure the DWL-A520 with a
screw.
Attach the Wireless antenna
Replace the computer's cover.

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  • Page 1: Contents Of Package

    Note: The installation screenshots were taken in Windows XP. For other OS, the installation procedure will be exactly the same but the screenshots will differ. Contents of Package: D-Link AirPro DWL-A520 5GHz Wireless PCI Adapter Printed Quick Installation Guide CD with Manual and Drivers If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.

  • Page 2: Installing The Drivers

    Installing the Drivers Plug in the power cord and turn on your computer. The Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears. Insert the Driver CD into the CD-ROM drive. Close the Autorun screen and continue with the installation. Select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) Click Next Note: If Found New Hardware Wizard does not automatically start, go to Start >...
  • Page 3 Please wait while the drivers are being installed. Click on Continue Anyway. (D-Link software is currently undergoing Windows Logo testing. Microsoft certification is pending.) Click Finish to complete the installation. Now attach the antenna to the DWL-A520.

  • Page 4: Installing The Configuration Utility

    NOTE: Windows 98SE users will need to download and install wmi9x.exe from the Microsoft website for LinkMon to work properly. Connecting to the Wireless Network Once you have the DWL-A520 properly installed, you will see the icon shown below. Right-click on the icon in the task bar.
  • Page 5 Default Wireless Network is selected. Click Connect You have completed the installation of the DWL-A520. Checking the Wireless Settings Note: Win XP utilizes the zero config utility as shown. Wireless settings can be accessed through Control Panel > Network > Properties for Windows 2000. For Windows 98SE and ME, use the 802.11A Applet in Control Panel.
  • Page 6 Under General tab and select Configure… Select Settings Tab. Click on Modify…...
  • Page 7 If necessary, changes can be made to the wireless settings. The factory default settings are: Network Name (SSID) = Default Network Connection = AP (Infrastructure) Power Saving = Normal TurboMode = Disabled Please refer to the Troubleshooting and Networking Basics sections in the manual on the Driver CD for additional information.

  • Page 8: Technical Support

    The most recent software and documentation are available on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States during the warranty period on this product. U.S. customers can contact D-Link Technical Support through our web site, or by phone. D-Link Technical Support over Telephone: (800) 758-5489 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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