D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G122 802.11g/b Wireless Adapter
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1. DA06 i MATT network to which you nce anh want to connect Click Configure 000D GRAD FB CS w A AR AP FA i default Profile WPA PSK does not require a RADIUS Server in the network LOontig uration SSID ce Wireless Mode Data Encryption Select WPA PSK in the Authentication Ht Authentication A field ae Key Length IEEE 902 1X o Ja Click Authentication Config 20 Using the Configuration Utility continued Authentication gt WPA PSK continued Advanced Security Settin Advanced Security Settings fx IF WPA Passphrase eee EAP Type User Certificate gt Validate Server Certificate User Name Domain Name Password Confirm Password TTLS Identity Add Remove Enter the WPA Passphrase Click OK The configuration is done About D D Link AirPlus G Link Info The About screen gives you the MAC address Utility Version and the Driver Version of the DWL G122 802 119 2 4GHz Wireless Adapter Copyright 2003 D Link AirPlus Configuration Utility Adapter Information MAC Address 00 0F 3D EE 60 74 Utility Version Driver Version secured by Odyssey 21 Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP In this section you will learn how to e2. G122 are exactly the same If they are not wireless connection will not be established The default SSID is default 37 Technical Specifications Standard E USB2 0 m IEEE 802 119 m IEEE 802 11b Bus Type m USB 2 0 Temperature E Operating 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F E Storing 20 C to 75 C 4 F to 167 F Humidity E 80 maximum non condensing Antenna Type E Omni directional Modulation Technology m Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM E Complimentary Code Keying CCK Security E 64 128 bit WEP m WPA Wi Fi Protected Access Data Rates E 54 48 36 24 18 11 9 6 5 5 2 1Mbps with Automatic Fallback Frequency Range E 2 4GHz to 2 462GHz Range m Indoors Up to 328 feet 100 meters E Outdoors Up to 1 312 feet 400 meters Media Access Control E CSMA CA with ACK 1 Using a USB 1 1 port will adversely affect range 2 Environmental factors may adversely affect wireless signal range 38 Technical Specifications continued Receiver Sensitivity 54Mbps OFDM 48Mbps OFDM 36Mbps OFDM 24Mbps OFDM 18Mbps OFDM 12Mbps OFDM 11Mbps OFDM 9Mbps OFDM 6Mbps OFDM 5 5Mbps CCK 2Mbps QPSK 1Mbps BPSK Transmitter Output Power E 14Bm 2dB Physical Dimensions E L 3 3 inches E W 2 1 inches m H 0 2 inches Weight m 0 021 Ib 4 49 Certifications m FCC part 15b Warranty E 3vyears D Link AirPlus G products can transfer data up to 5 times faster tha
3. default setting of 2432 If you experience a high packet error rate you may slightly increase your Fragmentation Threshold within the value range of 256 to 2432 Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor performance RTS Threshold This value should remain at its default setting of 2432 If inconsistent data flow is a problem only a minor modification should be made Click Apply if you have made any changes 15 Using the Configuration Utility continued Available Network The top section of the window displays the Available Networks Scroll up and down the list and highlight the network to which you wish to connect Click on the Connect button Profile In the lower half of the screen you can manage the profiles that you have cre ated for the wireless network at home at the office and in public places Scroll up and down and highlight the profile that you wish to configure You can Add or Remove a profile or configure the Properties of the profile in order to connect with an available network i rv Refresh te Survey Click on Refresh to get the amp D Link AirPlus G Wireless Utility most updated list of Fe Available Network available networks SSID MAC BSSID H Configuration default 00 40 05 B88 4D AF all 40 Configure Highlight an existing EY network and click Configure the P Site Survey configuration window on the next page will appear Advanced Highlight a network click Advanced a
4. D Link AirPlus G DWL G122 802 119 2 4GHz Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Manual D Link Building Networks for People Contents Package Contents JERN 3 g 1010 0 eo EE 44 Poss saossaceesseessateee 4 Features and Benefits re 5 HE Eee EG re busexcssenseneszreess 6 Installation Considerations EE 7 OTA tae asn e erna EN 8 Using the Configuration Utility 00nnnaannnannnaannnnnnnnennnnennnnnnnnnnnnnenennnni 11 Networking Basics vrede den 22 UV OUIE SIO OWING EEE EE 35 Technical Specifications snccssenensseccsnsatessoecanctatucneutacesnstebesehiseseseosnacetioses 38 Contacting Technical Support a nnnannnnnnnnnennnnennnsnnnnnrnennnnennrnsnnrennnnnne 40 EE EE 41 Package Contents Contents of Package E D Link AirPlus G DWL G122 2 4 GHz Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter Manual on CD ROM M Quick Installation Guide E Cradle If any of the above items are missing please contact your reseller System Requirements m Acomputer or laptop with an available USB port m Windows XP 2000 E Atleast 64MB of memory and a 500MHz processor m Properly installed and working USB Controller Introduction The D Link AirPlus G DWL G122 Wireless USB Adapter is a convenient Plug amp Play USB 2 0 solution that brings wireless networking to your laptop or desktop PC With transfer rates up to 54Mbps you can connect to a wireless network at home at the office or at any wireless hotspot Now you can stay connected wherever
5. N STORED ON OR INTEGRATED WITH ANY PRODUCT RETURNED TO D LINK FOR WARRANTY SERVICE RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY EVEN IF D LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES THE SOLE REMEDY FORA BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NON CONFORMING PRODUCT THE MAXIMUM 42 LIABILITY OF D LINK UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OR REMEDIES EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY Governing Law This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the foregoing limitations and exclusions may not apply This limited warranty provides specific legal rights and the product owner may also have other rights which vary from state to state Trademarks D Link is a registered trademark of D Link Systems Inc Other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective manufacturers or owners Copyright Statement No part of this publication or documentation accompanying this Product may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative su
6. Troubleshoot to start the troubleshooter m Click OK 36 Troubleshooting continued 2 What variables may cause my wireless products to lose reception D Link products let you access your network from virtually anywhere you want However the positioning of the products within your environment will affect the wireless range Please refer to Installation Considerations in the Wireless Basics section of this manual for further information about the most advantageous placement of your D Link wireless products 3 Why does my wireless connection keep dropping E f you are using 2 4GHz cordless phones X 10 equipment or other home security systems ceiling fans and lights your wireless connection will degrade dramatically or drop altogether Try changing the channel on your router access point and wireless adapter to a different channel to avoid interference E Keep your product away at least 3 6 feet from electrical devices that generate RF noise like microwaves monitors electric motors etc 4 Why can t I get a wireless connection If you have enabled encryption on the DWL G122 you must also enable encryption on all wireless devices in the network in order to establish a wireless connection E The encryption settings are 64 or 128 bit Make sure that the encryption bit level is the same on the router and the DWL G122 m Make sure that the SSID on the wireless router if you have one in your network and the DWL
7. Using the Configuration Utility continued Authentication gt WPA D D Link AirPlus G Wireless Utility Available Network Select the available AE H 00 0D 88 F2 57 0D 5 Lonniguration 524pskno 000088 EB DAD6 gf network to which you 00 0D 88 E1 D484 d want to connect BAT Click Configure 00 0D 68 AD FB C6 Profile Select WPA in the Authentication field Click Authentication Config After you click Authentication Config the Advanced Security Settings screen will appear Please see the following page 18 Using the Configuration Utility continued Authentication gt WPA gt Advanced Security Settings Advanced Security Settings Select the EAP type here WPA Passphrase E Leave the User Samal I eu 1 Certificate field blank Click Validate Server User Name Domain Name j if your authentication ue server requires it SETE Confirm Password Enter the User Name ZN Click Add and the window below will appear Cancel Click OK to save the changes Edit Trust Server List Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server in your network Click OK to save the changes 19 Using the Configuration Utility continued Authentication gt WPA PSK D D Link AirPlus G Wireless Utility Available Network SSD M J l iH 00 men Select the available i S24pskno 00 0088 E8
8. ch as translation transformation or adaptation without permission from D Link Corporation D Link Systems Inc as stipulated by the United States Copyright Act of 1976 Contents are subject to change without prior notice Copyright 2002 by D Link Corporation D Link Systems Inc All rights reserved CE Mark Warning This is a Class B product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communication However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to w
9. conformance in sufficient detail to allow D Link to confirm the same e The original product owner must obtain a Return Material Authorization RMA number from the Authorized D Link Service Office and if requested provide written proof of purchase of the product such as a copy of the dated purchase invoice for the product before the warranty service is provided e After an RMA number is issued the defective product must be packaged securely in the original or other suitable shipping package to ensure that it will not be damaged in transit and the RMA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the package Do not include any manuals or accessories in the shipping package D Link will only replace the defective portion of the Product and will not ship back any accessories e The customer is responsible for all in bound shipping charges to D Link No Cash on Delivery COD is allowed Products sent COD will either be rejected by D Link or become the property of D Link Products shall be fully insured by the customer D Link will not be held responsible for any packages that are lost in transit to D Link The repaired or replaced packages will be shipped to the customer via UPS Ground or any common carrier selected by D Link with shipping charges prepaid Expedited shipping is available if shipping charges are prepaid by the customer and upon request Return Merchandise Ship To Address USA 17595 Mt Herrmann St Founta
10. e If a material non conformance is incapable of correction or if D Link determines in its sole discretion that it is not practical to replace the non conforming Software the price paid by the original licensee for the non conforming Software will be refunded by D Link provided that the non conforming Software and all copies thereof is first returned to D Link The license granted respecting any Software for which a refund is given automatically terminates Non Applicability of Warranty The Limited Warranty provided hereunder for hardware and software of D Link s products will not be applied to and does not cover any refurbished product and any product purchased through the inventory clearance or liquidation sale or other sales in which D Link the sellers or the liquidators expressly disclaim their warranty obligation pertaining to the product and in that case the product is being sold As Is without any warranty whatsoever including without limitation the Limited Warranty as described herein notwithstanding anything stated herein to the contrary Submitting A Claim The customer shall return the product to the original purchase point based on its return policy In case the return policy period has expired and the product is within warranty the customer shall submit a claim to D Link as outlined below 41 e The customer must submit with the product as part of the claim a written description of the Hardware defect or Software non
11. er the Zero Configuration Utility or the D Link Configuration Utility To use the D Link Configuration Utility with XP right click on the wireless network icon in the taskbar in the lower right hand corner of your computer screen In the window that appears select View Available Wireless Networks and click the Advanced button The screen at right will appear 4 Wireless Network Connection 3 Properties Wireless Networks Advanced Available networks To connect to an available network click Configure Select the Wireless Networks tab manhattanroom A fr o 3 Prefered networks Automatically connect to available networks in the order listed Uncheck the box in the properties window that enables windows configuration Add Learn about setting up wireless network confiquration After you have done this you can then use the D Link Configuration Utility with XP by clicking on the D Link Configuration Utility icon If the icon does not display in the taskbar then click on this icon on your desktop to open CENTET bell 11 Using the Configuration Utility continued Status Link Info Displays the MAC address D D Link AirPlus G Wireless Utility of the access point or P Link Info Status Associeted B551D 00 00 08 8A 70 BE router to which the i omar i requency 119 DWL G1 22 IS associated Configuration Wi
12. hich the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Caution The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment such modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment IMPORTANT NOTE FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body This transmitter must not be co located and must not operate in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter For a detailed warranty outside the United States please contact the corresponding local D Link office TE 10 05 2004 43
13. hut Down m Select the Hardware ENER Tab Genial Computer Hame dda Hadmaie Wiza The Add Hardware ized help you ratal hardsare i Dena Manage m Click Device Ei The Device Manager las afl tre hahapa descer installed Manager on vou Compute Loe me Device hanaga to change he hever Marag Hades Frofikes i Hardware profiles provade a vam for you ho s t up ard shone el ditesant hardwane combigueahors 35 Troubleshooting continued Device Manager E Double click on File Action View Help Network Adapters J PMTEST H Batteries H Computer oe Disk drives m Right click on ba Display adapters Floppy disk controllers D Link AirPlus G 5B Floppy disk dr H oppy disk drives DWL G122 Wireless 42 IDE ATAJATAPI controllers USB Adapter ae Keyboards i 10 Mice and other pointing devices i f Modems i Monitors H D Link AirPlus G DWL G122 Wireless USB Adapter E Select Properties to M amp LPT check that the drivers E Processors are installed properly Eg Sound video and game controllers 4 System devices H Universal Serial Bus controllers D Link AirPlus G DWL G122 Wireless USB Adapter D Link AirPlus G DWL G122 Wireless USB Adapter J Look under Device Device type Network adapters Status to check that Mandfaonet DLink the device is working Location PCI bus 5 device 0 function 0 properly Device status IF you are having problems with this device click
14. ides high speed wireless connection at up to 54Mbps Compact size for placement anywhere m Convenience of Plug amp Play installation m Fully 802 11b 802 11g compatible Powered by the USB port no external power source is required E USB 2 0 standard m Better Security with WPA In addition to 64 128 bit WEP encryption you can also securely connect to a wireless network using WPA Wi Fi Protected Access providing you a much higher level of security for your data and communication than has previously been available Optimal wireless reception using its cradle included Position the DWL G122 almost anywhere in your workspace to achieve the best reception possible Supports Infrastructure networks via an access point and Peer to Peer communication in Ad Hoc mode m User friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities Connects at up to 328 feet indoors m Three year warranty Using a USB 1 1 port will adversely affect throughput 7Environmental factors may adversely affect range 5 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 be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking brings A wireless local area network WLAN is a computer network
15. in Valley CA 92708 Canada 2180 Winston Park Drive Oakville ON L6H 5W1 Visit http www dlink ca for detailed warranty information within Canada D Link may reject or return any product that is not packaged and shipped in strict compliance with the foregoing requirements or for which an RMA number is not visible from the outside of the package The product owner agrees to pay D Link s reasonable handling and return shipping charges for any product that is not packaged and shipped in accordance with the foregoing requirements or that is determined by D Link not to be defective or non conforming What Is Not Covered This limited warranty provided by D Link does not cover Products if in D Link s judgment have been subjected to abuse accident alteration modification tampering negligence misuse faulty installation lack of reasonable care repair or service in any way that is not contemplated in the documentation for the product or if the model or serial number has been altered tampered with defaced or removed Initial installation installation and removal of the product for repair and shipping costs Operational adjustments covered in the operating manual for the product and normal maintenance Damage that occurs in shipment due to act of God failures due to power surge and cosmetic damage Any hardware software firmware or other products or services provided by anyone other than D Link Products that have been purchased fr
16. ink DCM 201 Getting Started continued Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network 4 Computer 1 Internet Printer DWL G122 Computer 2 DWL G122 For a typical wireless setup at home as shown above please do the following 6 amp 6 OO You will need broadband Internet access a cable or DSL subscriber line into your home or office Consult with your cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem Connect the cable or DSL modem to your broadband router See the Quick Installation Guide included with your router Install the D Link AirPlus G DWL G122 Wireless USB adapter into an available USB port on your desktop computer See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL G122 Install the D Link AirPlus G DWL G122 wireless USB adapter into an available USB port on your laptop computer See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL G122 9 Getting Started continued Setting up a Wireless Ad Hoc Network DWL G122 Wireless USB Adapter Install the D Link AirPlus G DWL G122 Wireless USB adapter into the desktop computer See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product 2 Install the D Link AirPlus G DWL G122 Wireless USB adapter into the laptop computer See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product Set the wireless configuration for the adapters to Ad Hoc mode set the adapters to the same channel and assig
17. its consist of the numbers 0 9 and the letters A F ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange is a code for representing English letters as numbers from 0 127 Authentication Config When you enable IEEE802 1X you will click Authentication Config The Advanced Security Settings screen will appear IP Settings When you click IP Settings in the Configuration window the pop up screen above will appear Configure the IP Settings in this window Click Apply to save changes 14 Using the Configuration Utility continued Ad Hoc Channel Advanced All devices in the Ad Hoc NTT Utility network must be set to the same channel LUN SANTO Adhoc Channel z Configuration Profile IP Settings a You can Enable or PAdvanced Disable the P Settings Power Mode Site Survey portion of your profile here Launch Utility on Startup Enable If you select Disable you ae will need to configure the IP address information each time you connect to a iaaa network If you select Fragmentation Threshold 2432 Enable you will maintain the same IP address RTS Threshold 2432 information each time you connect to a network Power Mode Disable This default setting consumes the most power Enable This setting consumes the least power Launch Utility on Startup Select Enable or Disable Data Packet Parameter Select the parameters here Fragmentation Threshold This value should remain at its
18. m Gms Average Ams F 5 Documents and Settings lah3 gt _ Go to Start gt Run gt type cmd A window similar to this one will appear Type ping XXX XXX XXX XXX where xxx is the IP address of the wireless router or access point A good wireless connection will show four replies from the wire less router or access point as shown Go to Start gt Run gt type command A window similar to this will appear Type ping XXX XXX XXX XXxX where xxx is the IP address of the wireless router or access point A good wireless connection will show four replies from the wire less router or access point as shown 34 Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installa tion and operation of the DWL G122 Read the following descriptions if you are having problems The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP If you have another operating system these solutions will still apply although the ap pearance on your computer screen may differ 1 How do I check to see that the drivers for the DWL G122 are installed properly vr Mi va er mr ga Command Prompt Faen F a my Explore E Goto Start gt My D windows Movie Maker S Search Manage Computer gt es TE 1 aS porey Map Network Drive Pro pr rtles EN Pr Disconnect Network Brive windows Media Player i somaa Bekken e HE Rename Tour Windows xP o Y se ME All Programs gt Run DI Log Off 0 S
19. n an IP address to each computer on the Ad Hoc network IP Address When assigning IP addresses to the computers on the network please remember that the IP address for each computer must be in the same IP address range as all the computers in the network and the subnet mask must be exactly the same for all the computers in the network For example If the first computer is assigned an IP address of 192 168 0 2 with a subnet mask of 255 255 255 0 then the second computer can be assigned an IP address of 192 168 0 3 with a subnet mask of 255 255 255 0 etc IMPORTANT If computers or other devices are assigned the same IP address one or more of the devices may not be visible on the network 10 Using the Configuration Utility D Link AirPlus G DWL G122 uses the Configuration Utility as the management software The utility provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to the wireless adapter After you have completed the installation of the DWL G122 refer to the Quick Installation Guide that came with your purchase whenever you start the computer the Configuration Utility starts automatically and the system tray icon is loaded in the toolbar see illustration below Clicking on the utility icon will start the Configuration Utility Another way to start the Configuration Utility is to click on Start gt Programs gt D Link AirPlus G gt D Link AirPlus G Utility If you are using Windows XP you can use eith
20. n standard 802 11b networks They are also interoperable with 802 11b compliant wireless devices 39 Technical Support You can find software updates and user documentation on the D Link website D Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product U S and Canadian customers can contact D Link Technical Support through our website or by phone Tech Support for customers within the United States D Link Technical Support over the Telephone 877 453 5465 24 hours a day seven days a week D Link Technical Support over the Internet http support dlink com email support dlink com Tech Support for customers within Canada D Link Technical Support over the Telephone 800 361 5265 Monday to Friday 7 30am to 12 00am EST D Link Technical Support over the Internet http support dlink ca email support dlink ca 40 Warranty USA only Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein D Link Systems Inc D Link provides this Limited warranty for its product only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from e D Link or its authorized reseller or distributor and e Products purchased and delivered within the fifty states of the United States the District of Columbia U S Possessions or Protectorates U S Military Installations addresses with an APO or FPO Limited Warranty D Link wa
21. nal purchaser for the defective Hardware will be refunded by D Link upon return to D Link of the defective Hardware All Hardware or part thereof that is replaced by D Link or for which the purchase price is refunded shall become the property of D Link upon replacement or refund Limited Software Warranty D Link warrants that the software portion of the product Software will substantially conform to D Link s then current functional specifications for the Software as set forth in the applicable documentation from the date of original retail purchase of the Software for a period of ninety 90 days Warranty Period provided that the Software is properly installed on approved hardware and operated as contemplated in its documentation D Link further warrants that during the Warranty Period the magnetic media on which D Link delivers the Software will be free of physical defects D Link s sole obligation shall be to replace the non conforming Software or defective media with software that substantially conforms to D Link s functional specifications for the Software or to refund at D Link s sole discretion Except as otherwise agreed by D Link in writing the replacement Software is provided only to the original licensee and is subject to the terms and conditions of the license granted by D Link for the Software Software will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period from the date or original retail purchas
22. nd the screen on the next page will ap pear Add Click Add and the screen on the next page will appear Remove Highlight a network profile click Remove to remove a network from the profile list Properties Highlight a network profile click Properties and the screen on the next page will appear Connect Highlight a network profile click Connect to connect to that network Rescan Click Rescan to rescan and connect to the strongest signal with the current SSID 16 Using the Configuration Utility continued Site Survey gt Add In this window you can select the type of network connection Click OK to save the changes If you clicked on Add you can configure in this window all the properties of a profile that you wish to add to the network If you clicked on Configuration or Properties you can configure in this window all the properties of a profile that already exists in the network If you select WPA in the Authentication field please see detailed instructions for configuring WPA on the following pages Click OK to save the changes Advanced oe Infrastructure and Ad hoc network Q Infrastructure network only QO Ad hoc network only Automatically connect to non prefened networks OK Configuration Add or Properties Lontiygi ration SSID Wireless Mode Data Encryption E Authentication Open Key Length 3 IEEE 002 1X 17
23. nsfer EG Wizard k Faint F s Search Click on gy sea Control pun All Prog n vii Panel ograms Pp p Log GFF CO Turn OFF Computer Networking Basics continued Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP 2000 Control Panel File Edit view Favorites Tools Help Back 7 3 po Search Folders Address E Double click on Network Vy Control Panel an See Also Start File Edit View Favorites Tools Advanced Help Q O B Psn E roses E m Right click on Local Area Connections m Click on Properties 32 Networking Basics continued Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP 2000 E Click on Internet Protocol TCP IP Click Properties Input your IP address and subnet mask The IP addresses on your network must be within the same range For example if one computer has an IP address of 192 168 0 2 the other computers should have IP addresses that are sequential like 192 168 0 3 and 192 168 0 4 The subnet mask must be the same for all the computers on the network Input your DNS server addresses Note If you are entering a DNS server you must enter the IP address of the Default Gateway The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP Internet Service Provider M Click OK General Internet Protocol TCP rar General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports Local Area Connec
24. om inventory clearance or liquidation sales or other sales in which D Link the sellers or the liquidators expressly disclaim their warranty obligation pertaining to the product Repair by anyone other than D Link or an Authorized D Link Service Office will void this Warranty Disclaimer of Other Warranties EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY SPECIFIED HEREIN THE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FORA PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON INFRINGEMENT IF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED INANY TERRITORY WHERE A PRODUCT IS SOLD THE DURATION OF SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO NINETY 90 DAYS EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY COVERED UNDER THE LIMITED WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY SELECTION AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT IS WITH THE PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT Limitation of Liability TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW D LINK IS NOT LIABLE UNDER ANY CONTRACT NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY FOR ANY LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT INCONVENIENCE OR DAMAGES OF ANY CHARACTER WHETHER DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF GOODWILL LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFIT WORK STOPPAGE COMPUTER FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION FAILURE OF OTHER EQUIPMENT OR COMPUTER PROGRAMS TO WHICH D LINK S PRODUCT IS CONNECTED WITH LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATACONTAINED I
25. r small office networking This process may take a few minutes P 25 Networking Basics continued In the window below select the option that fits your needs In this example Create a Network Setup Disk has been selected You will run this disk on each of the computers on your network Click Next Network Setup Wizard You re almost done 5 ou need to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on your J network Torun the wizard om computers that are not running Windows P you can use the Windows xP CD or Network Setup Disk that do you want to do O Use the Network Setup Disk already have O Use my Windows XP CD O Just finish the wizard I don t need to run the wizard on other computers He TWOI k Set up Vy Iz di g Insert the disk you want to use Insert a disk the into the following disk drive and then click Next 4 Floppy A IF vou want to format the disk click Format Disk 26 Networking Basics continued PA z a i i Lu LI Y i C E Please wait while the wizard copies Files Please read the information under Here s how in the screen below After you complete the Network Setup Wizard you will use the Network Setup Disk to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on your network To continue click Next Network Setup Wizard Torun the wizard with the Network Setup Disk 2 Complete the wizard and restart this computer Then use the Ne
26. reless Mode Infrastructure SSID Advanced Encryption Disabled i N Connection Info Connected The Service Set Identifier is iii s og rer the name assigned to the MN as tee een wireless network The fac i About Signal Quality tory SSID setting is Signal Strength 80 Link Quality 40 default Es Es Frequency Packet Count 802 11b indicates that the Ur even 500 here communicating in the 0 2 4GHz band Wireless Mode Either Infrastructure or Ad Hoc will be displayed here Please see the Getting Started section in this manual for an explanation of these two modes Encryption You can see if WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy is Enabled or Disabled here Tx Rate The default setting is Auto Tx Rate settings are automatically determined for an optimal speed up to a maximum of 54Mbps Channel The default setting is Auto The channel selection is automatically determined by the DWL G122 Signal Quality Displays the signal strength and the link quality of the DWL G122 s wireless connection to the access point or router Packet Count Displays the statistics of the data packets that are transmitted and received Rescan Button Rescans for the strongest signal with the current SSID and associates with that access point or router Using the Configuration Utility continued Configuration D D Link AirPlus G Wireless Utility rm SSID Link Info Wireless Mode Configuration Data Encryption f Authentica
27. rrants that the hardware portion of the D Link products described below will be free from material defects in workmanship and materials from the date of original retail purchase of the product for the period set forth below applicable to the product type Warranty Period except as otherwise stated herein 3 Year Limited Warranty for the Product s is defined as follows Hardware excluding power supplies and fans Three 3 Years Power Supplies and Fans One 1 Year e Spare parts and spare kits Ninety 90 days D Link s sole obligation shall be to repair or replace the defective Hardware during the Warranty Period at no charge to the original owner or to refund at D Link s sole discretion Such repair or replacement will be rendered by D Link at an Authorized D Link Service Office The replacement Hardware need not be new or have an identical make model or part D Link may in its sole discretion replace the defective Hardware or any part thereof with any reconditioned product that D Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent or superior in all material respects to the defective Hardware Repaired or replacement Hardware will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period from the date of original retail purchase If a material defect is incapable of correction or if D Link determines in its sole discretion that it is not practical to repair or replace the defective Hardware the price paid by the origi
28. se directions m Click Start in the lower left corner of the screen E Right click on My Computer E Select Properties Internet Internet Explorer Gi E mail Outlook Express g Command Prompt KV MSN Explorer Windows Media Player D windows Movie Maker D Tour Windows xP dk Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Explore Nan ite Control Panel Manage Map Network Drive Disconnect Network Drive Show on Desktop Fename E Select the Computer Name Tab in the System Properties window Windows uses the following information to identity your computer on the network E You may enter a Computer description rT Computer Description For example Kitchen Computer or Mary s if you wish this field is van ama optional Full computer name Office Workgroup Accounting To use the Network Identification Wizard to join Meheork iD domain and create local user account click Network a E To rename the computer 7 and join a domain click Change Ta rename this computer or join domain click Change 29 Networking Basics continued Naming Your Computer Lomputer Mame Lhanges tF m In this window enter the Computer name Tou can change the name and the membership of this computer Changes may affect access to network resources E Select Workgroup and enter the name of the Computer name Workgrgup Full computer name E All compu
29. stablish a network at home or work using Microsoft Windows XP Note Please refer to websites such as http www homenethelp com and http www microsoft com windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000 Me 98SE Go to Start gt Control Panel gt Network Connections Select Set up a home or small office network Network Setup Wizard Welcome to the Network Setup Wizard This wizard will help you set up this computer to run om your network With network you can Share an Internet connection Set up Internet Connection Firewall Share files and folders Share printer To continue chick Next Cancel When this screen appears click Next 22 Networking Basics continued Please follow all the instructions In this window Hetvork Setup Wizard Then complete the following steps Inetall the network cards modems and cables Tum on all computers printers and external moderns Connect to the Internet When you click Nest the wizard will search for shared Internet connection on your network Click Next In the following window select the best description of your computer If your computer connects to the Internet through a router select the second option as shown Network Setup Wizard Select a connection method Select the statement that best describes this computer O This computer connects directly to the Internet The other computers on m
30. ters on your Office network must have the same Workgroup name m Click OK Member of O Domain Heen Workgroup ma Checking the IP Address in Windows XP All wireless adapter equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP address range see Getting Started in this manual for a definition of IP address range To check on the IP address of an adapter please do the following E Right click on the Disable Local Area Connection Repair icon in the task bar View Available Wireless Networks j Open Wetwork Connections _ ia E Click on Status am US PM 30 Networking Basics continued Checking the IP Address in Windows XP This window will appear Wireless Network Connection 7 Status f fx General Support Internet Protocol TOR AP m Click the Support tab Address Type Assigned by DHCP IP Address 192 168 0 114 Subnet Mask 260 250 Ea Default Gateway 192 168 0 1 E Click Close Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP 2000 Note Many broadband routers will automatically assign IP addresses to the computers on the network using DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol technology If you are using a DHCP capable router you will not need to assign static IP addresses If you are not using a DHCP capable router or you need to assign a static IP address please follow these instructions E Goto Start i g Tour Windows XP ta Printers and Faxes Files and Settings Tra
31. 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 communicate more efficiently Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial to many users Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards People use WLAN technology for many different purposes Mobility Productivity increases when people have access to data in any location within the operating range of the WLAN Management decisions based on real time information can significantly improve worker efficiency Low Implementation Costs WLANs are easy to set up manage change and relocate Networks that frequently change can benefit from WLANs ease of implementation WLANs can operate in locations where installation of wiring may be impractical Installation and Network Expansion Installing a WLAN system can be fast and easy and can eliminate the need to pull cable through walls and ceilings Wireless technology allows the network to go where wires cannot go even outside the home or office Inexpensive Solution Wireless network devices are as competitively priced as con
32. tion Key Length Site Survey About SSID Service Set Identifier is a name that identifies a wireless network Access points and wireless devices attempting to connect to a specific WLAN Wireless Local Area Network must use the same SSID The default setting is default Wireless Mode Click on the pull down menu select from the following options Infrastructure connecting to the WLAN using an access point This is the default setting Ad Hoc wireless mode used when connecting directly to a computer equipped with a wireless adapter in a Peer to Peer environment Data Encryption Select Enabled or Disabled 13 Using the Configuration Utility continued IP Settings Authentication Choose one of the following modes Obtain an IP Address Automatically Open Authentication the DWL G122 POR nena renee I IC i IP Address 77 is visible to all devices on the network nen Shared Authentication allows hat hoven ME communication only with other devices with identical WEP settings O Obtain DNS Server Address Automatically Auto will automatically adjust to the Q Use the following DNS Server address Authentication mode of the wireless Preferred DNS Server access point or router Aes OE See FE md Jet J Key Length Select the key length and either ASCII e g a word or hexadecimal format IEEE802 1X Select Enabled or Disabled Keys 1 4 Select the default key Hexadecimal dig
33. tion f Properties Advanced Connect using ES D Link DWL A650 This connection uses the following items vi Bl Client for Microsoft Networks e File a Printer rs for Microsoft Networks Description Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Show icon in notification area when connected Co AP Properties this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address 192 168 0 2 255 255 255 0 Default gateway Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Subnet mask Alternate DNS server 33 Networking Basics continued Microsoft Windows AP Version 5 1 2600 LC Copyright 1985 2661 Microsoft Corp F Documents and Settings lab3 gt ping 192 168 868 568 Pinging 192 168 860 586 with 32 bytes of data Reply from 192 168 608 580 bytes 32 time lt ims TTL 64 Reply from 192 168 60 50 hytes 32 time lt ims TTL 64 Reply from 192 168 686 580 bytes 32 timetims TIL 64 Reply from 192 168 868 580 bytes 32 time lt ims TTL 64 Ping statistics for 192 168 686 580 Packets Sent 4 Received 4 Lost Be loss Approximate round trip times in milli seconds Minimum Ams Maximu
34. twork Setup Disk to run J the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the other computers on your network Here s how 1 Inser the Network Setup Disk into the nest computer pou want to network 2 Open My Computer and then open the Network Setup Disk 3 Double click netsetup 2 Networking Basics continued Please read the information on this screen then click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard Network Setup Wizard Completing the Network Setup Wizard Tou have successfully set up this computer for home or small office networking For help with home or small office networking see the following topics in Help and Support Center Using the Shared Documents folder Sharing files and folders To see other computers on your network click Start and then click My Network Places To close this wizard click Finish The new settings will take effect when you restart the computer Click Yes to restart the computer System Settings Change You must restart your comp ings will take effect you want to restart your computer now You have completed configuring this computer Next you will need to run the Network Setup Disk on all the other computers on your network After running the Network Setup Disk on all your computers your new wireless network will be ready to use 28 Networking Basics continued Naming Your Computer To name your computer in Windows XP please follow the
35. ventional Ethernet network devices Scalability WLANs can be configured in a variety of ways to meet the needs of specific applications and installations Configurations are easily changed and range from Peer to Peer networks suitable for a small number of users to larger Infrastructure networks to accommodate hundreds or thousands of users depending on the number of wireless devices deployed Wireless Basics continued Installation Considerations The DWL G122 lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within its operating range Keep in mind however that the number thickness and location of walls ceilings or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through may limit the range Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF radio frequency noise in your home or business The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines 1 Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DWL G122 and other network devices to a minimum each wall or ceiling can reduce your DWL G122 s range from 3 90 feet 1 30 meters Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized 2 Be aware of the direct line between network devices A wall that is 1 5 feet thick 5 meters ata 45 degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet 1 meter thick At a 2 degree angle it looks over 42 feet 14 meters thick Position devices so that the signal
36. will travel straight through a wall or ceiling instead of at an angle for better reception 3 Building materials can impede the wireless signal a solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range Try to position wireless devices and computers with wireless adapters so that the Signal passes through drywall or open doorways and not other materials 4 Keep your product away at least 3 6 feet or 1 2 meters from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise Getting Started With its default settings the DWL G122 will connect with other D Link AirPlus G products right out of the box There are basically two modes of networking Infrastructure using an access point or router such as the DI 624 Ad Hoc directly connecting to another computer for Peer to Peer communication using wireless network adapters on each computer such as two or more DWL G122 Wireless Network USB adapters On the following pages we will show you an example of an Infrastructure Network and an Ad Hoc Network An Infrastructure network contains an access point or router The Infrastructure network example shown on the following page contains the following D Link network devices your existing network may be comprised of other devices A wireless router D Link AirPlus G DI 524 A laptop computer with a D Link AirPlus G DWL G122 A desktop computer with a D Link AirPlus G DWL G122 A cable modem D L
37. y network connect to the Internet through this computer View an example Click Next 23 Networking Basics continued Enter a Computer description and a Computer name optional Network Setup Wizard Give this computer a description and name Computer description Examplez FAMILY or MONICA The current computer name it Office Leam more about comi Click Next Enter a Workgroup name All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name Network Setup Wizard Name your network by specifying a workgroup name below All computers on your network should have the same workgroup name net gt Click Next 24 Networking Basics continued Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes Network Setup Wizard Ready to apply network settings The wizard will apply the following settings This process may take a few minutes to complete and cannot be interrupted Settings Network settings Computer description Mary s Computer Office Computer name Workgroup name Accounting The Shared Documents folder and any printers connected to this computer have been shared To apply these settings click Next When the changes are complete click Next Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer This may take a few minutes Network Setup Wizard Please wait Please wait while the wizard configures this computer for home o
38. you are and wherever you go The DWL G122 is Wi Fi compliant meaning that it can connect and interoperate with other 802 11b or 802 11g Wi Fi compliant wireless routers access points and adapters The DWL G122 connects to any available USB port on a laptop or desktop Windows based computer and also includes a USB cradle With the optional USB cradle the DWL G122 can be positioned virtually anywhere at a workstation to achieve the best available wireless signal reception whether that workstation is in your office on your deck or patio by the pool at the local coffee shop or in an airport terminal while waiting to board your next flight The adapter works with Microsoft Windows XP Windows 2000 and other Windows operating systems to ensure that you ll be up and running on a wireless network in just a matter of seconds Using its default settings the DWL G122 automatically connects to other D Link Air or AirPlus wireless products as soon as it s active In addition to featuring 64 or 128 bit WEP encryption the DWL G122 offers the added security of WPA Wi Fi Protected Access when used with other WPA devices in a network with a RADIUS server For home users that will not incorporate a RADIUS server in their network the security for the DWL G122 used in conjunction with other WPA compatible 802 11 products will still be much stronger than ever before when you use the Pre Shared Key mode of WPA Features and Benefits E Prov
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