D-Link DWL-G120 - Manual

5 Features and Benefits ** * Environmental factors may adversely affect range Convenience of Plug & Play installation. 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 o...

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 basedon real-time information can significantly improve worker ...

8 Standards-Based Technology The DWL-G120 Wireless USB Adapter utilizes the 802.11g standard. The IEEE 802.11g standard is an extension of the 802.11b standard. It increasesthe data rate up to 54 Mbps within the 2.4GHz band, utilizing OFDM technology. This means that in most environments, within the...

9 Installation Considerations The D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G120 lets you access your network using a wirelessconnection from virtually anywhere within its operating range. Keep in mind,however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or otherobjects that the wireless signals must pas...

10 Getting Started With its default settings, the DWL-G120 will connect with other D-Link AirPlus G products, right out of the box. A wireless broadband Router-D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DI-624 A laptop computer with a USB wireless network adapter -D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G120 A desktop computer with a US...

11 Getting Started (continued) 5 5 5 5 5 Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network 4 4 4 4 4 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 6 6 6 6 6 DI-624 DWL-G120 802.11g/2.4GHz WirelessUSB Adapter For a typical wireless setup at home (as shown above), please do the following: If you wish, you may connect a co...

12 Getting Started (continued) When assigning IP addresses to the computers on the network, pleaseremember that the IP address for each computer must be in the sameIP address range as all the computers in the network, and the subnetmask must be exactly the same for all the computers in the network. ...

13 Select the Wireless Networks tab. Uncheck the box in the properties windowthat enables windows configuration. D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G120 uses the Configuration Utility as themanagement software. The utility provides the user an easy interface to changeany settings related to the wireless adapter. ...

14 Link Info Using the Configuration Utility (continued) After clicking on the Configuration Utility icon, the Link Info screen will displaythe settings for the DWL-G120: SSID: The Service Set Identifier isthe name assigned to thewireless network.The factory SSID setting isdefault. Tx Rate: Tx Rate ...

15 Wireless Mode: Infrastructure is the factorydefault setting. Ad-Hoc mode isused for Peer-to-Peer network-ing. See the Getting Started section in this manual for examples of these net-work types. Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Configuration SSID: The Service Set Identifier is thename ...

16 Encryption Data Encryption: Enable encryption by clicking in the box. Data encryption is de-selected as thedefault setting. Default Key: Enter a key in either ASCII or hexadecimal format. Select one of the 4 keysthat you have created to be the default key. Authorization Mode: Click Apply if you h...

17 Site Survey Available Networks: The top section of the window displays the Available Networks. Scroll up anddown the list and highlight the network to which you wish to connect. Click onthe Connect button. Profiles: In the lower half of the screen, you can manage the profiles that you havecreated...

18 In this window you can configure all the properties of a profile in order to con-nect with a network of your choice. Click OK to save the changes. Properties Using the Configuration Utility (continued)

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 ...

26 Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen) Right-click on My Computer Select Properties and click Select the ComputerName tab in the SystemProperties window. You may enter a Com-puter Description ifyou wish; this field isoptional. To rename the computerand join a domain, clickChange. Ne...

28 Checking the IP Address in Windows XP This window will appear. Click theSupport tab Click Close Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Note: DHCP-capable routers will automatically assign IP addresses to thecomputers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host ConfigurationProtocol) techno...

32 1. Check that the drivers for the DWL-G120 are installed properly. Click DeviceManager Select theHardwareTab Troubleshooting Go to Start >My Computer >Properties This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation andoperation of the DWL-G120. Read the followi...

35 IEEE 802.11b Technical Specifications Standard Temperature Operating: 0ºC to 55ºC (32ºF to 131ºF) Storing: -20ºC to 75ºC (-4ºF to 167ºF) PowerLink Status Diagnostic LED 95%, non-condensing Humidity: Antenna Type: Single External, Dual Diversity DSSS Modulation Technique: L = 3 inchesW = 2 inchesH...

37 Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limitedwarranty 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 wi...