Manual D-Link DWL-G122

43 pages 3.14 mb
Download

Go to site of 43

Summary
  • D-Link DWL-G122 - page 1

    Manual Building Networks for People 802.1 1g (2.4GHz) W ireless USB 2.0 Adapter DWL-G122 D-Link Air Plus G TM ...

  • D-Link DWL-G122 - page 2

    2 Contents Package Contents ................................................................................ 3 Introduction ............................................................................................ 4 Features and Benefits ........................................................................... 5 Wireless Basics ............... ...

  • D-Link DWL-G122 - page 3

    3 D-Link Air Plus TM G DWL-G122 2.4 GHz Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter At least 64MB of memory and a 500MHz processor Properly installed and working USB Controller Windows XP/2000  A computer or laptop with an available USB port    Manual on CD-ROM Quick Installation Guide Cradle Content s of Package: Package Content s If any of the above ite ...

  • D-Link DWL-G122 - page 4

    4 Introduction The D-Link Air Plus G DWL-G122 Wireless USB Adapter is a convenient Plug & 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 you are and wh ...

  • D-Link DWL-G122 - page 5

    5 Features and Benefit s Provides high-speed wireless connection at up to 54Mbps ** 2 Environmental factors may adversely affect range  Better Security with WP A - In addition to 64-,128-bit WEP encryption, you can also securely connect to a wireless network using WP A (Wi-Fi Protected Access) providing you a much higher level of security for yo ...

  • D-Link DWL-G122 - page 6

    6 Wireless Basics 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. D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, ...

  • D-Link DWL-G122 - page 7

    7 Inst allation 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. T ypical ranges vary dependin ...

  • D-Link DWL-G122 - page 8

    8 Getting S t arted With its default settings, the DWL-G122 will connect with other D-Link Air Plus G product s, right out of the box. A wireless router - D-Link Air Plus TM G DI-524 A laptop computer with a D-Link Air Plus G DWL-G122 A desktop computer with a D-Link Air Plus G DWL-G122 A cable modem - D-Link DCM-201 There are basically two modes o ...

  • D-Link DWL-G122 - page 9

    9 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 to your broadband router . ( See the Quick Installation Guide included with your router . ) Install the D-Link Air Plus G DWL-G122 Wireless ...

  • D-Link DWL-G122 - page 10

    10 Getting S t arted (continued) 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 exa ...

  • D-Link DWL-G122 - page 11

    11 Select the Wireless Networks tab. Uncheck the box in the properties window that enables windows configuration. D-Link Air Plus 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 ...

  • D-Link DWL-G122 - page 12

    12 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Link Info SSID: The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to the wireless network. The fac- tory SSID setting is default . Tx Rate: The default setting is Auto ; Tx Rate settings are automatically determined for an optimal speed up to a maximum of 54Mbps. Status: Displays the MAC address of the a ...

  • D-Link DWL-G122 - page 13

    13 Configuration Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Wireless Mode: SSID: Data Encryption: 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 . Click on the pull-d ...

  • D-Link DWL-G122 - page 14

    14 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Authentication: Keys 1-4: Select the default key . Key Length: IP Settings: Choose one of the following modes: Open Authentication – the DWL-G122 is visible to all devices on the network. Shared Authentication – allows communication only with other devices with identical WEP settings. Auto – will ...

  • D-Link DWL-G122 - page 15

    15 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Advanced Ad-Hoc Channel: All devices in the Ad-Hoc network must be set to the same channel. Click Apply if you have made any changes. Data Packet Parameter: Select the parameters here. Profile IP Settings: Y ou can Enable or Disable the IP Settings portion of your profile here. If you select Disable yo ...

  • D-Link DWL-G122 - page 16

    16 Refresh: Click on Refresh to get the most updated list of available networks. Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Site Survey A vailable Network: The top section of the window displays the A vailable 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 ...

  • D-Link DWL-G122 - page 17

    17 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Site Survey > Add 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. In this window you can select the type of network connection. Click OK to save the changes. If you clicked on Configuration or Properties you can configur ...

  • D-Link DWL-G122 - page 18

    18 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Authentication > WP A After you click Authentication Config , the Advanced Security Settings screen will appear . Please see the following page. Select the available network to which you want to connect. Click Configure . Click Authentication Config . Select WP A in the Authentication field. ...

  • D-Link DWL-G122 - page 19

    19 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Authentication > WP A > Advanced Security Settings Select the EAP type here. Click V alidate Server if your authentication server requires it. Enter the User Name. Click Add and the window below will appear . Click OK to save the changes. Leave the User Certificate field blank. Enter the IP addre ...

  • D-Link DWL-G122 - page 20

    20 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Authentication > WP A-PSK Click Configure . Select WP A-PSK in the Authentication field. Select the available network to which you want to connect. WP A-PSK does not require a RADIUS Server in the network. Click Authentication Config . ...

  • D-Link DWL-G122 - page 21

    21 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Authentication > WP A-PSK (continued) Enter the WP A Passphrase . About Advanced Security Settings The About screen gives you the MAC address, Utility V ersion and the Driver V ersion of the DWL-G122. Click OK . The configuration is done. ...

  • D-Link DWL-G122 - page 22

    22 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/98SE. Go to Start>C ...

  • D-Link DWL-G122 - page 23

    23 Please follow all the instructions in this window: Networking Basics (continued) 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. Click Next . ...

  • D-Link DWL-G122 - page 24

    24 Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional.) Networking Basics (continued) Click Next . Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the same W orkgroup name. Click Next . ...

  • D-Link DWL-G122 - page 25

    25 Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes. Networking Basics (continued) When the changes are complete, click Next . Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer . This may take a few minutes. ...

  • D-Link DWL-G122 - page 26

    26 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. Networking Basics (continued) ...

  • D-Link DWL-G122 - page 27

    27 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. T o continue click Next. Networking Basics (continued) ...

  • D-Link DWL-G122 - page 28

    28 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 on your network. ...

  • D-Link DWL-G122 - page 29

    29  Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen). Right-click on My Computer . Select Properties.      Select the Computer Name T ab in the System Properties window . Y ou may enter a Computer Description if you wish; this field is optional. T o rename the computer and join a domain, click Change . Networking Basics (conti ...

  • D-Link DWL-G122 - page 30

    30  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 All wireless adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP address range (see Getting Started in t ...

  • D-Link DWL-G122 - page 31

    31 This window will appear . Click the Support tab . Click Close .   Assigning a St atic IP Address in W indows 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 as ...

  • D-Link DWL-G122 - page 32

    32  Double-click on Network Connections .   Click on Properties . Right-click on Local Area Connections . Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a St atic IP Address in Windows XP/2000 ...

  • D-Link DWL-G122 - page 33

    33 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 yo ...

  • D-Link DWL-G122 - page 34

    34 Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP and 2000 Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows Me and 98 Go to St art > 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 connection will show ...

  • D-Link DWL-G122 - page 35

    35 1. How do I check to see that the drivers for the DWL-G122 are installed 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 installa- tion and operation of the DWL-G122. Read the following des ...

  • D-Link DWL-G122 - page 36

    36 T roubleshooting (continued)      Double-click on Network Adapters . Right-click on D-Link Air Plus G DWL-G122 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 Plus G DWL-G122 Wireless USB Adapte ...

  • D-Link DWL-G122 - page 37

    37 T roubleshooting (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 product s within your environment will affect the wireless range. Please refer to Installation Considerations in the Wireless Basics sectio ...

  • D-Link DWL-G122 - page 38

    38 IEEE 802.1 1g T echnical S pecifications USB 2.0 1  Standard 80% maximum, non-condensing Humidity:  Antenna T ype: Omni-directional  Modulation T echnology: 54, 48, 36,24, 18, 1 1, 9, 6 5.5, 2, 1Mbps (with Automatic Fallback) Data Rates:  2.4GHz to 2.462GHz Frequency Range:  Indoors: Up to 328 feet (100 meters) Range: 2   IE ...

  • D-Link DWL-G122 - page 39

    39 T echnical Specifications (continued) Receiver Sensitivity: L = 3.3 inches W = 2.1 inches H = 0.2 inches Physical Dimensions:    5.5Mbps CCK 2Mbps QPSK 1Mbps BPSK    1 1Mbps OFDM 9Mbps OFDM 6Mbps OFDM    24Mbps OFDM 18Mbps OFDM 12Mbps OFDM    54Mbps OFDM 48Mbps OFDM 36Mbps OFDM    14Bm ± 2dB T ransmi ...

  • D-Link DWL-G122 - page 40

    40 T echnical Support Y ou can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United S tates and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link T echnical Support through our website, or by phon ...

  • D-Link DWL-G122 - page 41

    41 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: • D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor and • Products purchased and delivered within the fif ty states of the United S ta ...

  • D-Link DWL-G122 - page 42

    42 • The customer must submit with the product as part of the claim a written description of the Hardware defect or Software nonconformance in sufficient detail to allow D-Link to confirm the same. • The original product owner must obtain a Return Material Authorization (“RMA”) number from the Authorized D-Link Service Office and, if reques ...

  • D-Link DWL-G122 - page 43

    43 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. Governing Law : This Limited W arranty shall be governed by the laws of ...

Manufacturer D-Link Category Network Card

Documents that we receive from a manufacturer of a D-Link DWL-G122 can be divided into several groups. They are, among others:
- D-Link technical drawings
- DWL-G122 manuals
- D-Link product data sheets
- information booklets
- or energy labels D-Link DWL-G122
All of them are important, but the most important information from the point of view of use of the device are in the user manual D-Link DWL-G122.

A group of documents referred to as user manuals is also divided into more specific types, such as: Installation manuals D-Link DWL-G122, service manual, brief instructions and user manuals D-Link DWL-G122. Depending on your needs, you should look for the document you need. In our website you can view the most popular manual of the product D-Link DWL-G122.

A complete manual for the device D-Link DWL-G122, how should it look like?
A manual, also referred to as a user manual, or simply "instructions" is a technical document designed to assist in the use D-Link DWL-G122 by users. Manuals are usually written by a technical writer, but in a language understandable to all users of D-Link DWL-G122.

A complete D-Link manual, should contain several basic components. Some of them are less important, such as: cover / title page or copyright page. However, the remaining part should provide us with information that is important from the point of view of the user.

1. Preface and tips on how to use the manual D-Link DWL-G122 - At the beginning of each manual we should find clues about how to use the guidelines. It should include information about the location of the Contents of the D-Link DWL-G122, FAQ or common problems, i.e. places that are most often searched by users in each manual
2. Contents - index of all tips concerning the D-Link DWL-G122, that we can find in the current document
3. Tips how to use the basic functions of the device D-Link DWL-G122 - which should help us in our first steps of using D-Link DWL-G122
4. Troubleshooting - systematic sequence of activities that will help us diagnose and subsequently solve the most important problems with D-Link DWL-G122
5. FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
6. Contact detailsInformation about where to look for contact to the manufacturer/service of D-Link DWL-G122 in a specific country, if it was not possible to solve the problem on our own.

Do you have a question concerning D-Link DWL-G122?

Use the form below

If you did not solve your problem by using a manual D-Link DWL-G122, ask a question using the form below. If a user had a similar problem with D-Link DWL-G122 it is likely that he will want to share the way to solve it.

Copy the text from the picture

Comments (0)