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- Page 2 System Requirements DWL-G550 Install Guide D-Link DWL-G680 Manual and Utility High-Powered Wireless on CD 108G Desktop Adapter D-Link Systems, Inc.
- Page 3 DWL-G550 Install Guide Hardware Overview 32-bit connector This is the connector that fits into the PCI slot on your computer’s motherboard. Screw Mount The screw to secure the PCI Adapter to the back of your computer, will fit in this slot.
- Page 4 DWL-G550 Install Guide install the DWL-G550 Wireless PCI Adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD! The step-by-step instructions that follow are shown in Windows XP. The steps and screens are similar for the other Windows operating systems.
- Page 5 DWL-G550 Install Guide Installing the Drivers (continued) Click Next Click Next Select ‘No, I will restart my computer later’ and Click Finish D-Link Systems, Inc.
- Page 6 DWL-G550 Install Guide Make sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. Remove the back cover of the computer. Install the DWL-G550 carefully and firmly seat it into an available PCI slot (which is usually white or cream colored).
- Page 7 DWL-G550 Install Guide Hardware Installation (continued) When you restart your computer this Found New Hardware Wizard (Windows XP) screen will appear. D-Link DWL-G550 Select Install the software automatically (Recommended). Click Next D-Link DWL-G550 Click Continue Anyway. Click Finish to complete the installation.
- Page 8 (systray). If this icon appears GREEN, then you have successfully installed the DWL-G550, are connected to a wireless network, and are ready to communicate!
- Page 9 DWL-G550 Install Guide Appendix A For Windows XP, if you wish to use the AirPremier® utility, please do the following: Click the XP networking icon to use the Zero ConfigurationWireless Settings. Click Advanced. Uncheck Windows to configure my wireless network settings.
- Page 10 Appendix B DWL-G550 Install Guide To connect to a wireless network, launch the D-Link Client Utility and click on Profile Management. Right-click the utility icon and select Open D-Link AirPremier Client Utility. Profile Name: Displays the current profile being used.
- Page 11 Server based Authentication: Displays if using 802.1x. Data Encryption: Displays the current encryption level. Signal Strength: Represents the wireless signal between the access point and the DWL-G550. The percentage coincides with the graphical bar. After clicking Profile Management, you will see the following screen.
- Page 12 Appendix B (continued) DWL-G550 Install Guide Enter a unique name for the new wireless connection Click OK Select a security option (in this example we will use WEP) Click OK Enter the WEP transmit key Click OK Congratulations, you’ve created a Wireless Network Connection.
- Page 13 DWL-G550 Install Guide Appendix C To connect to a network, make sure the proper network settings are configured for the DWL-G550. For MICROSOFT WINDOWS XP: Go to Start > right-click on My Network Places > select Properties > double-click on the network connection associated with the DWL-G550.
- Page 14 D i a l - U p c o n n e c t i o n s > double-click on the Local Area Connection associated with the DWL-G550 > select Properties. Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Click Properties.
- Page 15 DWL-G550 Install Guide Appendix C (continued) 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).