1. Package Contents ........................................... 3
2. Introduction ..................................................... 4
3. Wireless Basics ............................................... 7
4. Getting Started............................................... 10
5. Using the Configuration Utility .................... 13
6. Troubleshooting ............................................ 20
7. Networking Basics ........................................ 24
8. Technical Specifications............................... 52
9. Contacting Technical Support....................... 54
10. Warranty and Registration............................ 55
• D-Link Air DWL-510 2.4GHz Wireless PCI Adapter
• Manual, QIG, and Drivers on CD
• Printed Quick Installation Guide
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
System Requirements:
• A PC computer with an available 32-bit PCI slot
• Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98SE
• At least 32 MB of memory and a 300 MHz processor
• An 802.11b Access Point (e.g., DWL-1000AP for Infrastructure
Mode) or another 802.11b wireless adapter (e.g., DWL-650 for Ad-
Hoc mode.)
The D-Link Air DWL-510 Wireless Cardbus Adapter is an 802.11b wireless
adapter that supports high-speed wireless networking at home, at work or in
public places.
The DWL-510 is compatible with existing 802.11b devices such as the DLink
Air and AirPlus family of products including the DWL-650 Wireless
Cardbus Adapters, the DI-614+ Wireless Router, DWL-900AP+ Wireless
Access Point and the DWL-120 Wireless USB Adapter.
The DWL-510 is an ideal way to connect your computer to a Wireless Local
Area Network (WLAN.) After completing the steps outlined in the Quick
Installation Guide (included in the package) you will have the ability to
share information and resources, such as files and printers, and take full
advantage of a “connected” environment for work or play!
The DWL-510 includes software drivers for the most popular Microsoft
Windows operating systems (Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me,
Windows 98SE) and can be integrated into a larger network, running, in
either Ad Hoc mode (without an Access Point) or Infrastructure mode (with
an Access Point.) Please take a look at our Getting Started section in this
manual to see examples of typical network setups using the DWL-510 in
both Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc modes.
This manual provides a quick introduction to wireless technology and its
application as it relates to networking. Take a moment to read through this
manual and get acquainted with wireless technology.