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Manual (10/15/2002) Building Networks for People Air DWL-120 D-LINK 2.4GHz Wireless USB Adapter ...
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2 Contents Package Contents ................................................................................ 3 Introduction .......................................................................................... 4 Wireless Basics .................................................................................... 6 Getting Started .............. ...
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3 Contents of Package: D-Link Air DWL-120 2.4 GHz Wireless USB Adapter Manual, W arranty and Drivers on CD Quick Installation Guide Package Contents If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller . System Requirements: Windows XP , Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98SE A computer with an available USB port ? ...
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4 Introduction The D-Link Air DWL-120 2.4GHz Wireless USB Adapter is an ideal way to extend the reach and number of computers connected to your wireless network. After completing the steps outlined in the Quick Installation Guide (included in your package) you will have the ability to share information and resources, such as files and printers, and ...
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5 Features and Benefits Supports wireless data encryption with 64-bit WEP and 128-bit WEP for more secure networking User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities Supports infrastructure networks via an Access Point and peer-to- peer communication in ad-hoc mode Operates in the 2.4 to 2.4835 GHz Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Provides high- ...
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6 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. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want ...
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7 Wireless Basics (continued) People use wireless LAN 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 ( ...
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8 The DWL-120 is compatible with the D-Link Air 802.1 1b family of products which include: 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptop computers (DWL-650) 2.4GHz Wireless PCI cards used with desktop computers (DWL-520) Wireless Access Points (DWL-900AP) St andards-Based T echnology Based on the IEEE 802.1 1b standard, the DWL-120 ...
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9 Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations The D-Link Air DWL-120 lets you access your network, using a wireless connection, from virtually anywhere. 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. T ypical ranges v ...
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10 Getting Started With it s default settings, the DWL-120 will connect with other D-Link Air products, right out of the box. A wireless Router - D-Link Air Pro DI-764 A laptop computer with a wireless adapter - D-Link Air Plus DWL-650+ A desktop computer with another D-Link Air DWL-120 A Cable modem - D-Link DCM-200 There are basically two modes o ...
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11 Please remember that D-Link Air wireless devices are pre-configured to connect together , right out of the box, with their default settings. Y ou 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 ...
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12 Getting Started Setting up a Wireless Ad Hoc Network 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 f ...
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13 Using the Configuration Utility D-Link Air DWL-120 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 . When the computer is started, the Configuration Utility starts automatically and the system tray icon is loaded in the toolbar (see ...
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14 Configuration Using the Configuration Utility Network T ype: Infrastructure is the factory default setting. Ad-Hoc mode is used for peer to peer networking. See the Getting Started section in this manual for examples of these network types. SSID: The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to the wireless network. The factory SSID setting is ...
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15 Using the Configuration Utility Configuration>WEP Setting Configuration>Advanced Setting Default Key ID: 1 is the default key , or you may select a key from 1-4 WEP type: Select 128 bit WEP or 64 bit WEP encryption Input WEP keys: Input up to 4 WEP keys in hexadecimal format If you enable WEP encryption make sure to match the WEP encryptio ...
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16 Using the Configuration Utility Profiles Remove: Highlight the profile you wish to remove; click Remove New: Click New to create a new profile; a pop-up window will appear allowing you to configure the new profile. (See the example on the next page.) Edit: Highlight the profile you wish to edit; click Edit ; a pop-up window will ap- pear allowin ...
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17 Using the Configuration Utility Edit/Create new profile Click OK if you have made any changes SSID: All devices on the network must share the same SSID to be able to communicate Network T ype: Select Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc TxRate: Choose the data rate speed WEP: Choose Enable or Disable. Disable is the default setting. If you enable WEP , you ...
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18 Using the Configuration Utility About The About tab displays the utility (firmware) version. ...
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19 Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP In this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using Microsof t Windows XP . Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www .homenethelp.com and http://www .microsof t.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000, ME or 98SE. Go to Start& ...
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20 Please follow all the instructions in this window: Networking Basics Click Next In the following window , select the best description of your computer . If your computer connects to the internet through a gateway/router , select the second option as shown. Click Next ...
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21 Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional.) Networking Basics Click Next Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the same W orkgroup name. Click Next ...
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22 Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes. Networking Basics When the changes are complete, click Next . Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer . This may take a few minutes. ...
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23 Networking Basics In the window below , select the option that fits your needs. In this example, Create a Network Setup Disk has been selected. Y ou will run this disk on each of the computers on your network. Click Next . Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive A. ...
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24 Networking Basics Please read the information under Here’ s how in the screen below . After you com- plete 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. T o continue click Next. ...
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25 Networking Basics Please read the information on this screen, then click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard . The new settings will take ef fect when you restart the computer . Click Ye s to restart the computer . Y ou have completed configuring this computer . Next, you will need to run the Network Setup Disk on all the other computers ...
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26 Networking Basics Naming your Computer T o name your computer , please follow these directions:In Windows XP : Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen) Right-click on My Computer Select Properties and click Select the Computer Name T ab in the System Properties window . Y ou may enter a Com- puter Description ...
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27 Networking Basics Naming your Computer In this window , enter the Computer name Select Workgroup and enter the name of the Workgroup All computers on your network must have the same Workgroup name. Click OK Checking the IP Address in W indows XP The wireless adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP Addres ...
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28 Networking Basics Checking the IP Address in W indows XP This window will appear . Click the Support tab Click Close Assigning a Static IP Address in W indows XP/2000 Note: Residential Gateways/Broadband Routers will automatically assign IP Ad- dresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configura- tion Protocol) te ...
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29 Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address in W indows XP/2000 Double-click on Network Connections Double-click on Properties Right-click on Local Area Connections ...
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30 Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address in W indows XP/2000 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 m ...
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31 Networking Basics Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in W indows XP and 2000 Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in W indows Me and 98 Go to Start > Run > type cmd . A window similar to this one will appear . T ype ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx , where xxx is the IP Address of the Wireless Router or Access Point. A good wireless co ...
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32 1. Check that the drivers for the DWL-120 are inst alled properly . Click Device Manager Select the Hardware Ta b T roubleshooting Go to Start > My Computer > Properties This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-120. Read the following descriptions if you are hav ...
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33 T roubleshooting Double-click on Network Adapters Right-click on D-Link Air DWL-120 Wireless USB Adapter Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly Click OK D-Link Air DWL-120 Wireless USB Adapter D-Link Air DWL-120 Wireless USB Adap ...
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34 T roubleshooting 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 man ...
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35 T echnical S pecifications T emperature Operating: 0ºC to 55ºC (32ºF to 131ºF) Storing: -20ºC to 75ºC (-4ºF to 167ºF) IEEE 802.1 1b Standard Power Link Status Diagnostic LED 95%, non-condensing Humidity: Antenna T ype: Integrated DSSS Modulation T echnique: L = 3.3 inches W = 2.1 inches H = 0.2 inches Phys ...
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36 Cont acting T echnical Support Y ou can find the most recent software and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. customers can contact D-Link technical support through our web site, or by phone. D-Link T ...
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37 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: Limited Warranty: D-Link warrants that the hardware portion of the D-Link product s described below will be free from material defects in ...
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38 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 replac ...
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39 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 ...
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