Manual building networks for people d-link airplus® dwl-120+ 2.4ghz wireless usb adapter.
2 contents package contents ................................................................................ 3 introduction ........................................................................................... 4 wireless basics .....................................................................
3 properly installed and working usb controller 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 com...
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...
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 a...
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 be...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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.) insta...
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...
12 channel: the default setting is 6. 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 ...
13 channel: the default channel setting is channel 6. In infrastructure mode, the dwl-120+ will automatically select the channel to match the channel setting for the selected access point. In ad hoc mode, the channel must be manually set to the same channel for each wireless adapter. Configuration us...
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 defau...
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 t...
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/default setting default.
17 using the configuration utility about the about tab displays the utility and the firmware versions..
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...
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.
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.
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..
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..
23 networking basics 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..
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 net...
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...
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...
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 addresses to the computers on the network, using dhcp (dyna...
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.
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...
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 r...
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...
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.
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...
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 inches...
35 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 tech...
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...
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 authori...
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...
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