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D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G510
Wireless G PCI Adapter

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Manual

Building Networks for People

Contents
Package Contents ................................................................................3 Introduction............................................................................................4 Wireless Basics....................................................................................5 Installation Considerations ....................................................................7 Getting Started ......................................................................................8 Using the Configuration Utility .............................................................. 11 Networking Basics..............................................................................18 Troubleshooting ...................................................................................31 Technical Specifications ......................................................................36 Contacting Technical Support ..............................................................39 Warranty and Registration...................................................................40

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Package Contents

Contents of Package:
D-Link AirPlus® G DWL-G510 802.11g (2.4GHz) Wireless G PCI Adapter CD-ROM with Manual, Warranty, and Drivers Printed Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.

System Requirements for Configuration:
A desktop computer with an available 32-bit PCI slot Windows XP/2000/Me/98SE At least32MB of memory and a 300MHz processor An 802.11g or 802.11b access point (for Infrastructure mode), or another 802.11g or 802.11b wireless adapter (for Ad-Hoc, Peer-to-Peer networking mode.)

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Introduction
The D-Link AirPlus® G DWL-G510 Wireless G PCI Adapter is an 802.11b/802.11g (2.4GHz) wireless adapter that supports high-speed wireless networking. Unlike most network cards, the DWL-G510provides data transfers at up to 54 Mbps (compared to the standard 11 Mbps) when used with other D-Link AirPlus® G products. The 802.11g standard is backwards compatible with 802.11b products.

Features
Faster Wireless Networking - Faster data transfers mean increased productivity. With the DWL-G510 in your desktop PC, you will have the flexibility of wireless networking speeds that save youtime and money. Compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g Devices - Fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g standards, the DWL-G510 can connect with existing 802.11bor 802.11g- compliant routers, access points and cards. That means you can still communicate with colleagues and friends while you have the ability to link to even more wireless networks. 32-bit PCI Performance/Plug & PlayConnectivity - The DWL-G510 is a powerful 32-bit PCI adapter that installs quickly and easily into desktop PCs, and when used with other D-Link Air Plus® G products will automatically connect to the network out of the box. User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities.

LED
LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode. The DWL-G510 has two LEDs:

Power
A steady light indicates a connection to anaccess point.

Activity
A blinking light indicates activity on the network.

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Wireless Basics
D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. D-Link wireless products will allow you access to the data you want, when and where you want it. You will beable to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking brings. A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires. WLANs are used increasingly 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...