D-Link AirPlus DWL-120+ Manual - Networking Basics
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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 using Windows 2000, ME or 98SE.
Go to Start>Control Panel>Network Connections
Select Set up a home or small office network
Networking Basics
When this screen appears, Click Next.
Summary of AirPlus DWL-120+
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Manual building networks for people airplus dwl-120+ d-link 2.4ghz wireless usb adapter.
Page 2: Contents
2 contents package contents ................................................................................3 introduction............................................................................................4 wireless basics .......................................................................
Page 3: Contents of Package:
3 contents of package: d-link airplus dwl-120+ 2.4 ghz wireless usb adapter manual on cd-rom quick installation guide package contents if any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. System requirements: windows xp/2000/me/98se a computer or laptop with an available usb port at ...
Page 4: Introduction
4 introduction the d-link airplus dwl-120+ 2.4ghz wireless usb adapter is a convenient plug & play usb 1.1 solution that brings wireless networking to your laptop or desktop pc. It provides up to 256-bit level of wep security to your wireless data transfers. After completing the steps outlined in th...
Page 5: Features and Benefits
5 features and benefits convenience of plug & play installation ** * environmental factors may adversely affect range three year warranty (usa only) connects at up to 328 feet indoors* user-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities supports infrastructure networks via an access point or router...
Page 6: Wireless Basics
6 d-linkwireless 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 b...
Page 7: Wireless Basics (Continued)
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...
Page 8: Wireless Basics (Continued)
8 wireless basics (continued) installation considerations the d-link airplus dwl-120+ 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 tha...
Page 9: Getting Started
9 getting started with its default settings, the dwl-120+ will connect with other d-link airplus products, right out of the box. A wireless broadband router- d-link airplus di-614+ a laptop computer with a usb wireless network adapter - d-link airplus dwl-120+ a desktop computer with a usb wireless ...
Page 10: Getting Started
10 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.) inst...
Page 11: Getting Started
11 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 th...
Page 12: Link Info
12 using the configuration utility d-link airplus 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 a...
Page 13: Configuration
13 configuration using the configuration utility wireless mode: 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 ex- amples of these network types. Ssid: the service set identifier is the name assigned...
Page 14: Encryption
14 using the configuration utility encryption data encryption: enable encryption by clicking in the box. Data encryption is de-selected as the default setting. Default key: enter a key in either ascii (e.G., a word) or hexadecimal format. Select one of the 4 keys that you have created to be the defa...
Page 15: Site Survey
15 using the configuration utility site survey available networks: 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. Profiles: in the lower half of the screen, you can manage...
Page 16: Properties
16 using the configuration utility (continued) in this window you can configure all the properties of a profile in order to connect with a network of your choice. Click ok to save the changes. Properties current setting current setting current setting current setting current setting current setting/...
Page 17: About
17 using the configuration utility about the about tab displays the utility and the firmware versions..
Page 18: Networking Basics
18 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 19: Networking Basics
19 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.
Page 20: Networking Basics
20 enter a computer description and a computer name (optional.) networking basics click next enter a workgroup name. All computers on your network should havethe same workgroup name. Click next.
Page 21: Networking Basics
21 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..
Page 22: Networking Basics
22 networking basics 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..
Page 23: Networking Basics
23 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. To continue click next..
Page 24: Networking Basics
24 networking basics 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 ne...
Page 25: Networking Basics
25 networking basics naming your computer to 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 tab in the system properties window. You may enter a com...
Page 26: Networking Basics
26 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 windows xp the wireless adapter-equipped computers in your netwo...
Page 27: Networking Basics
27 networking basics checking the ip address in windows xp this window will appear. Click the support tab click close assigning a static ip address in windows xp/2000 note: residential gateways/broadband routers will automatically assign ip ad- dresses to the computers on the network, using dhcp (dy...
Page 28: Networking Basics
28 networking basics assigning a static ip address in windows xp/2000 double-click on network connections double-click on properties right-click on local area connections.
Page 29: Networking Basics
29 networking basics assigning a static ip address in windows 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 sequentia...
Page 30: Networking Basics
30 networking basics 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 ro...
Page 31: Click Device
31 1. Check that the drivers for the dwl-120+ 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 installation and operation of the dwl-120+. Read the followi...
Page 32: Troubleshooting
32 troubleshooting double-click on network adapters right-click on d-link airplus 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.
Page 33: Troubleshooting
33 troubleshooting 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 considera...
Page 34: Technical Specifications
34 technical specifications temperature operating: 0ºc to 55ºc (32ºf to 131ºf) storing: -20ºc to 75ºc (-4ºf to 167ºf) ieee 802.11b standard power link status diagnostic led 95%, non-condensing humidity: antenna type: single external, dual diversity dsss modulation technique: l = 3 inches w = 2 inche...
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35 technical support technical support technical support technical support 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 pe...
Page 36: Warranty and Registration
36 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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37 • 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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38 fcc caution: 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. Importan...