Page 2 - Contents
2 Contents Package Contents ................................................................................ 3 Introduction ............................................................................................ 4 Wireless Basics ....................................................................
Page 3 - Air; GHz Wireless USB Adapter; Package Contents; If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
3 Contents of Package: D-Link Air Plus DWL-120+ 2.4 GHz Wireless USB Adapter Manual on CD-ROMQuick 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 ...
Page 4 - Introduction
4 Introduction The D-Link Air Plus DWL-120+ 2.4GHz Wireless USB Adapter is a convenient Plug & Play USB 1.1 solution that brings wireless networking to your laptop ordesktop PC. It provides up to 256-bit level of WEP security to your wirelessdata transfers. After completing the steps outlined in...
Page 5 - Features and Benefits; Convenience of Plug & Play installation; Connects at up to 328 feet indoors*
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 Poi...
Page 6 - enjoy the freedom that wireless networking brings.; Wireless Basics
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. D-Link wireless products will allow you access to the data you want, when and where you want it. You will ...
Page 7 - People use wireless LAN technology for many different purposes:; Standards-Based Technology
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 9 - Getting Started; With its default settings, the DWL-120+ will connect with other; Infrastructure
9 Getting Started With its default settings, the DWL-120+ will connect with other D-Link Air Plus products, right out of the box. A wireless broadband Router- D-Link Air Plus DI-614+ A laptop computer with a USB wireless network adapter - D-Link Air Plus DWL-120+ A desktop computer with a USB wirele...
Page 10 - Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network
10 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 installation of the modem Connect the Cable or DSL modem to your broadband router ( see the Quick Installation Guide included with your router. ) Ins...
Page 11 - Setting up a Wireless Ad Hoc Network; IP Address for each computer must be in the same; mask must be exactly the same for all the computers in the network.; IP Address; Install the; Set the wireless configuration for the adapters to
11 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...
Page 12 - Using the Configuration Utility; Configuration Utility; Link Info; The Service Set Identifier is; click
12 Using the Configuration Utility D-Link Air Plus DWL-120+ uses the Configuration Utility as the management software. The utility provides the user an easy interface to change any settingsr e l a t e d t o t h e w i r e l e s s a d a p t e r. W h e n t h e c o m p u t e r i s s ta r t e d , t h e C...
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; Apply
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; Available Networks
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 manag...
Page 16 - Using the Configuration Utility (continued); connect with a network of your choice.; OK; to save the changes.; Properties; Current Setting
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
Page 17 - The; About; tab displays the utility and the firmware versions.
17 Using the Configuration Utility About The About tab displays the utility and the firmware versions.
Page 18 - Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP; Microsoft Windows XP.; Note: Please refer to websites such as; Set up a home or small office network; Networking Basics; When this screen appears,
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 - Please follow all the instructions in this window:; Next; Next
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 yourcomputer connects to the internet through a gateway/router, select thesecond option as shown. Click Next
Page 21 - Network Setup Wizard
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 24 - Yes
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 N...
Page 25 - Naming your Computer
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...
Page 27 - Checking the IP Address in Windows XP; Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000
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...
Page 29 - Assigning a Static IP Address
29 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...
Page 30 - Checking the Wireless Connection by
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 Wir...
Page 31 - Device; the; Troubleshooting
31 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 th...
Page 33 - What variables may cause my wireless products to lose reception?; in the; Wireless; geous placement of your D-Link wireless products.; Why does my wireless connection keep dropping?
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 thewireless range. Please refer to Installation Considerati...
Page 34 - Technical Specifications; Temperature; Single External, Dual Diversity; Modulation Technique:; Eleven channels for North America; Media Access Protocol:
34 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: Single External, Dual Diversity ! DSSS Modulation Technique: ! L = 3 inch...
Page 35 - Technical Support; Tech Support for customers within the United States:; Tech Support for customers within Canada:
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 andwithin Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link Tech...
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...
