D-Link DWL-120 - Manuals

5 Features and Benefits Supports wireless data encryption with 64-bit WEP and 128-bit WEP for more secure networking User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities Supports infrastructure networks via an Access Point and peer-to-peer communication in ad-hoc mode Operates in the 2.4 to 2.4835 G...

6 D-Link wireless 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. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely ...

8 The DWL-120 is compatible with the D-Link Air 802.11b family of productswhich include: ‹ 2.4GHz Wireless Cardbus Adapters used with laptopcomputers (DWL-650) ‹ 2.4GHz Wireless PCI cards used with desktop computers(DWL-520) ‹ Wireless Access Points (DWL-900AP) Standards-Based Technology Based on th...

10 Getting Started With its default settings, the DWL-120 will connect with other D-Link Air products, right out of the box. A wireless Router - D-Link Air Pro DI-764 A laptop computer with a wireless adapter - D-Link Air Plus DWL-650+ A desktop computer with another D-Link Air DWL-120 A Cable modem...

11 Please remember that D-Link Air wireless devices are pre-configured to connect together, right out of the box, with their default settings. You will need broadband Internet access (a Cable or DSL-subscriber line intoyour home or office) Consult with your Cable or DSL provider for proper installat...

12 Getting Started Setting up a Wireless Ad Hoc Network When assigning IP Addresses to the computers on the network, pleaseremember 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...

13 Using the Configuration Utility D-Link Air DWL-120 uses the Configuration Utility as the management software. The utility provides the user an easy interface to change any settingsrelated to the wireless adapter. When the computer is started, the Configuration Utility starts automatically and the...

14 Configuration Using the Configuration Utility Network Type: 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 examples of these network types. SSID: The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to ...

15 Using the Configuration Utility Configuration>WEP Setting Configuration>Advanced Setting Default Key ID: 1 is the default key, or you may select a key from 1-4 WEP type: Select 128 bit WEP or 64 bit WEP encryption Input WEP keys: Input up to 4 WEP keys in hexadecimal format If you enable WE...

16 Using the Configuration Utility Profiles Remove: Highlight the profile you wish to remove; click Remove New: Click New to create a new profile; a pop-up window will appear allowing you to configure the new profile. (See the example on the next page.) Edit: Highlight the profile you wish to edit; ...

17 Using the Configuration Utility Edit/Create new profile Click OK if you have made any changes SSID: All devices on the network must share the same SSID to be able to communicate Network Type: Select Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc TxRate: Choose the data rate speed WEP: Choose Enable or Disable. Disable...

18 Using the Configuration Utility About The About tab displays the utility (firmware) version.

19 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 ...

20 Please follow all the instructions in this window: Networking Basics Click Next In the following window, select the best description of your computer. If yourcomputer connects to the internet through a gateway/router, select thesecond option as shown. Click Next

22 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.

23 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.

24 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.

25 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 N...

26 „ 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...

28 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...

29 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

30 Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Input your IP address and subnet mask. (The IP Addresses on your networkmust be within the samerange. For example, if onecomputer has an IP Address of 192.168.0.2, the othercomputers should have IPAddresses that aresequential, lik...

32 1. Check that the drivers for the DWL-120 are installed properly. Click Device Manager „ Select the HardwareTab „ 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 ...

34 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 thewireless range. Please refer to Installation Considerati...

35 Technical Specifications Temperature Operating: 0ºC to 55ºC (32ºF to 131ºF) Storing: -20ºC to 75ºC (-4ºF to 167ºF) „„ IEEE 802.11b „ Standard PowerLink Status Diagnostic LED „ „ 95%, non-condensing Humidity: „ Antenna Type: Integrated „ DSSS Modulation Technique: „ L = 3.3 inchesW = 2.1 inchesH =...

36 Contacting Technical Support You can find the most recent software and user documentation on the D-Linkwebsite. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United Statesfor the duration of the warranty period on this product.U.S. customers can contact D-Link technical support ...

37 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: Limited Warranty: D-Link warrants that the hardware portion of the D-Link products describe...