D-Link AirPlus XTREME G DWL-AG132 Manual
Summary of AirPlus XTREME G DWL-AG132
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Manual building networks for people 802.11g (2.4ghz) wireless g usb 2.0 adapter dwl-g132 d-link airplus x treme g tm.
Page 2: Contents
2 contents package contents ................................................................................3 introduction............................................................................................4 features and benefits .................................................................
Page 3: D-Link Airplus Xtreme G
3 d-link airplus xtreme g tm dwl-g132 2.4 ghz wireless g 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 2.0 port manual on cd-rom quick installation guide cradle contents of packa...
Page 4: Introduction
4 introduction the d-link airplus xtreme g dwl-g132 wireless g usb adapter is an 802.11b/802.11g high-performance,convenient plug & play usb 2.0 solution that brings wireless networking to your laptop or desktop pc. With a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54mbps (108mbps* in turbo mode) you can...
Page 5: Introduction (Continued)
5 for home users that will not incorporate a radius server in their network, the security for the dwl-g132, used in conjunction with other wpa-compatible 802.11 products, will still be much stronger than ever before. Utilizing the pre-shared key mode of wpa, the dwl-g132 will obtain a new security k...
Page 6: Features and Benefits
6 features and benefits ** 3 environmental factors may adversely affect range. User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities. Supports infrastructure networks via an access point and peer-to-peer communication in ad-hoc mode. Connects at up to 328 feet indoors 3 . 1 year warranty. 2 using a u...
Page 7: Wireless Basics
7 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 8: Installation Considerations
8 installation considerations the dwl-g132 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 9: Di-624
9 a wireless router - d-link airplus xtreme g tm di-624 a laptop computer with a d-link airplus xtreme g tm dwl-g132 a desktop computer with a d-link airplus xtreme g tm dwl-g132 a cable modem - d-link dcm-201 with its default settings, the dwl-g132 will connect with other d-link airplus xtremeg tm ...
Page 10: Getting Started (Continued)
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.) i...
Page 11: Getting Started (Continued)
11 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...
Page 12: D-Link Airplus Xtreme G
12 select the wireless networks tab. Uncheck the box in the properties window that enables windows configuration. D-link airplus xtreme g tm dwl-g132 uses the configuration utility as the management software. The utility provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to the wirel...
Page 13: Link Info
13 using the configuration utility (continued) link info ssid: the service set identifier is the name assigned to the wireless network. The factory ssid setting is default. Status: displays the mac address of the access point or router to which the dwl-g132 is associated. Frequency: 802.11b indicate...
Page 14: Tx Rate:
14 using the configuration utility (continued) tx rate: the default setting is auto; tx rate settings are automatically determined for a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54mbps (108mbps* in turbo mode). Channel: the default setting is auto. The channel selection is automatically determined by t...
Page 15: Configuration
15 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 16: Authentication:
16 using the configuration utility (continued) authentication: keys 1-4: when you select wep encryption, you will enter up to four wep keys in the fields provided, using either hexadecimal or ascii format. From the keys you have entered, select the default key by clicking on the button next to it. C...
Page 17: Ip Settings
17 using the configuration utility (continued) ip settings proxy settings check apply with a profile proxy to use a proxy server in your network. A proxy server increases the speed of web page retrieval and can also act as a filter to limit access to specific web sites. Using a proxy server when thi...
Page 18: Proxy Settings (Continued)
18 using the configuration utility (continued) proxy settings (continued) to use the same proxy server for all protocols, select this option and enter the ip address for the proxy server in the http field. Other fields will be unavailable. Enter the port number for the proxy server. Use the same pro...
Page 19: Advanced
19 using the configuration utility (continued) advanced frequency: select 802.11b/g for compatibility with both 802.11b or 802.11g networks, or select 802.11b only. Super g: selecting super g mode enables a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 108mbps.* *maximum wireless signal rate derived from ie...
Page 20: Fragmentation Threshold:
20 using the configuration utility (continued) fragmentation threshold: this value should remain at its default setting of 2432. If you experience a high packet error rate, you may slightly increase your fragmentation threshold within the value range of 256 to 2432. Setting the fragmentation thresho...
Page 21: Refresh:
21 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 22: Site Survey > Add
22 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 23: Authentication > Wpa
23 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 24: Select The Eap Type
24 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 on the following page will appear. Click ok to save the changes. L...
Page 25: Click Ok To Save The
25 using the configuration utility (continued) authentication > wpa > advanced security settings > add enter the ip address of the radius server in your network. Click ok to save the changes. After entering the information and clicking ok in the dialog box above,the window on the previous page will ...
Page 26: Authentication > Wpa-Psk
26 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 27: Enter The Wpa
27 using the configuration utility (continued) authentication > wpa-psk (continued) enter the wpa passphrase. All the devices on the network must share this same passphrase in order to communicate on the network. About advanced security settings the about screen gives you the mac address, utility ve...
Page 28: Using Microsoft Windows Xp.
28 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 29: Click Next.
29 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 30: Click Next.
30 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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31 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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32 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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33 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 34: Network Setup Wizard.
34 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 35: Select Properties.
35 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 36: Computer Name.
36 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 37: Click The Support
37 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 38: Double-Click On Network
38 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 39: Input Your Ip Address and
39 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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40 checking the wireless connection by pinging in windows xp and 2000 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. A good wireless connection will show four replies from the wire...
Page 41: Installed Properly?
41 1. How do i check to see that the drivers for the dwl-g132 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-g13...
Page 42: Troubleshooting (Continued)
42 troubleshooting (continued) double-click on network adapters. Right-click on d-link airplus g dwl-g132 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 xtreme g...
Page 43: Troubleshooting (Continued)
43 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 44: Technical Specifications
44 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 45: Receiver Sensitivity:
45 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 46: Technical Support
46 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 47: Warranty and Registration
47 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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48 • 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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49 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...