D-Link 802.11g Wireless LAN USB Adapter DWL-G122 Manual - Enter The Wpa
Summary of 802.11g Wireless LAN USB Adapter DWL-G122
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Manual building networks for people 802.11g (2.4ghz) wireless usb 2.0 adapter dwl-g122 d-link airplus g tm.
Page 2: Contents
2 contents package contents ................................................................................3 introduction............................................................................................4 features and benefits .................................................................
Page 3: D-Link Airplus
3 d-link airplus 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 contents of package: package c...
Page 4: Introduction
4 introduction the d-link airplus 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 y...
Page 5: Features and Benefits
5 features and benefits provides high-speed wireless connection at up to 54mbps ** 2 environmental factors may adversely affect range 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...
Page 6: Wireless Basics
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-linkwireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible hi...
Page 7: Installation Considerations
7 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...
Page 8: Getting Started
8 getting started with its default settings, the dwl-g122 will connect with other d-link airplus g products, right out of the box. A wireless router - d-link airplus tm 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...
Page 9: Getting Started (Continued)
9 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.) in...
Page 10: Getting Started (Continued)
10 getting started (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 sam...
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11 select the wireless networks tab. Uncheck the box in the properties window that enables windows configuration. 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 adapte...
Page 12: Link Info
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 5...
Page 13: Configuration
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. Th...
Page 14: Authentication:
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 devic...
Page 15: Advanced
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: you can enable or disable the ip settings porti...
Page 16: Refresh:
16 refresh: click on refresh to get the most updated list of available networks. Using the configuration utility (continued) site survey 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 connec...
Page 17: Site Survey > Add
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 o...
Page 18: Authentication > Wpa
18 using the configuration utility (continued) authentication > wpa 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...
Page 19: Select The Eap Type
19 using the configuration utility (continued) authentication > wpa > advanced security settings select the eap type here. Click validate 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 ce...
Page 20: Authentication > Wpa-Psk
20 using the configuration utility (continued) authentication > wpa-psk click configure. Select wpa-psk in the authentication field. Select the available network to which you want to connect. Wpa-psk does not require a radius server in the network. Click authentication config..
Page 21: Enter The Wpa
21 using the configuration utility (continued) authentication > wpa-psk (continued) enter the wpa passphrase. About advanced security settings the about screen gives you the mac address, utility version and the driver version of the dwl-g122. Click ok. The configuration is done..
Page 22: Using Microsoft Windows Xp.
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 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...
Page 23: Click Next.
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..
Page 24: Click Next.
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 havethe same workgroup name. Click next..
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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..
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26 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. Insert a disk into the floppy disk drive, in this case drive a. Networking basics (continued).
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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. To continue click next. Networking basics (continued).
Page 28: Network Setup Wizard.
28 please read the information on this screen, then click finish to complete the network setup wizard. The new settings will take effect when you restart the computer. Click yes to restart the computer. You have completed configuring this computer. Next, you will need to run the network setup disk o...
Page 29: Select Properties.
29 click start (in the lower left corner of the screen). Right-click on my computer. Select properties. Select the computer name tab in the system properties window. You may enter a computer description if you wish; this field is optional. To rename the computer and join a domain, click change. Netw...
Page 30: Computer Name.
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 windows xp all wireless adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the same ip address ra...
Page 31: Click The Support
31 this window will appear. Click the support tab. 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-c...
Page 32: Double-Click On Network
32 double-click on network connections. Click on properties. Right-click on local area connections. Networking basics (continued) assigning a static ip address in windows xp/2000
Page 33: Input Your Ip Address and
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 sa...
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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 start > run > 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...
Page 35: Installed Properly?
35 1. How do i check to see that the drivers for the dwl-g122 are installed properly? Click device manager. Select the hardware tab. Troubleshooting go to start > my computer > properties. This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installa- tion and operation of the dwl-g...
Page 36: Troubleshooting (Continued)
36 troubleshooting (continued) double-click on network adapters. Right-click on d-link airplus 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 airplus g dwl-g1...
Page 37: Troubleshooting (Continued)
37 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 installati...
Page 38: Technical Specifications
38 ieee 802.11g technical specifications usb 2.0 1 standard 80% maximum, non-condensing humidity: antenna type: omni-directional modulation technology: 54, 48, 36,24, 18, 11, 9, 6 5.5, 2, 1mbps (with automatic fallback) data rates: 2.4ghz to 2.462ghz frequency range: indoors: up to 328 feet (100 met...
Page 39: Receiver Sensitivity:
39 technical 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 11mbps ofdm 9mbps ofdm 6mbps ofdm 24mbps ofdm 18mbps ofdm 12mbps ofdm 54mbps ofdm 48mbps ofdm 36mbps ofdm 14bm ± 2db transmitter output po...
Page 40: Technical Support
40 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 tec...
Page 41: Warranty
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 w...
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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 autho...
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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 l...