AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G132 Wireless USB Adapter Users Manual 2

 

Networking Basics (continued) Please follow all the instructions in this window:

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. 29 Networking Basics (continued) Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional.) Click Next. Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name. Click Next. 30 Networking Basics (continued) Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes. When the changes are complete, click Next. Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer. This may take a few minutes. 31 Networking Basics (continued) 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. 32 Networking Basics (continued) Please read the information under Heres 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. 33 Networking Basics (continued) 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 on all the other computers on your network. After running the Network Setup Disk on all your computers, your new wireless network will be ready to use. 34 Networking Basics (continued) Naming Your Computer To name your computer in Windows XP, please follow these directions:

 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. 35 Networking Basics (continued) 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 All wireless adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP address range (see Getting Started in this manual for a definition of IP address range.) To check on the IP address of an adapter, please do the following:

Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon in the task bar.

Click on Status. 36 Networking Basics (continued) 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: 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-capable router you will not need to assign static IP addresses. If you are not using a DHCP capable router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow these instructions:

Go to Start.

Click on Control Panel. 37 Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000

 Double-click on Network Connections.

Right-click on Local Area Connections.

 Click on Properties. 38 Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000

Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).

Click Properties.

on Input your IP address and subnet mask. (The IP addresses 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 same for all the computers on the network.)

Input your DNS server addresses. (Note: If you are entering a DNS server, you must enter the IP address of the Default Gateway.) The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP (Internet Service Provider.)

 Click OK. 39 Networking Basics (continued) 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-

less router or access point, as shown. 40 Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-G132. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP. If you have another operating system, these solutions will still apply although the appearance on your computer screen may differ.) 1. How do I check to see that the drivers for the DWL-G132 are installed properly?

Go to Start > My Computer >

Properties.

 Select the Hardware Tab.

Click Device Manager. 41 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. D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G132 Wireless USB Adapter D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G132 Wireless USB Adapter D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G132 Wireless USB Adapter

Click OK. 42 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 Installation Considerations in the Wireless Basics section of this manual for further information about the most advantageous placement of your D-Link wireless products. 3. Why does my wireless connection keep dropping?

If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones, X-10 equipment or other home security systems, ceiling fans, and lights, your wireless connection will degrade dramatically or drop altogether. Try changing the channel on your router, access point and wireless adapter to a different channel to avoid interference. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet) from electrical devices that generate RF noise, like microwaves, monitors, electric motors, etc. 4. Why cant I get a wireless connection?

If you have enabled encryption on the DWL-G132, you must also enable encryption on all wireless devices in the network in order to establish a wireless connection.

The encryption settings are: 64- or 128-bit. Make sure that the encryption bit level is the same on the router and the DWL-G132. Make sure that the SSID on the wireless router (if you have one in your network) and the DWL-G132 are exactly the same. If they are not, wireless connection will not be established. The default SSID is default. 43 Technical S pecifications S tandard

US B 2.01 IE E E 802.11g

IE E E 802.11b B us Type

US B 2.0 Temperature Operating: 0C to 40C (32F to 104F ) S toring: -20C to 75C (4F to 167F )

Humidity:

80% maximum, non-condensing A ntenna Type:

Omni-directional Modulation Tec hnology:

Orthogonal F requency Division Multiplexing (OF DM) C omplimentary C ode K eying (C C K ) S ecurity:

64-, 128-bit WE P WPA - W i-F i P rotected Access Data R ates :

108, 54, 48, 36,24, 18, 11, 9, 6 5.5, 2, 1Mbps (with Automatic F allback)

F requenc y R ange:

2.4G Hz to 2.462G Hz R ange: 2

Indoors: Up to 328 feet (100 meters)

Outdoors: Up to 1,312 feet (400 meters) Media A c c es s C ontrol:

C S MA/C A with AC K 1 - Using a US B 1.1 port will adversely affect range 2 - E nvironmental factors may adversely affect wireless signal range 44 Technical Specifications (continued) Receiver Sensitivity:

54Mbps OFDM 48Mbps OFDM 36Mbps OFDM 24Mbps OFDM 18Mbps OFDM 12Mbps OFDM 11Mbps OFDM 9Mbps OFDM 6Mbps OFDM 5.5Mbps CCK 2Mbps QPSK 1Mbps BPSK Transmitter Output Power:

14Bm 2dB Physical Dimensions:

L = 3.3 inches W = 2.1 inches H = 0.2 inches Weight:

0.021 lb. (4.4g) Certifications:

FCC part 15b Warranty:

1 year D-Link AirPlusTM G products can transfer data up to 5 times faster than standard 802.11b networks. They are also interoperable with 802.11b compliant wireless devices. 45 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 Technical Support through our website, or by phone. Tech Support for customers within the United States:

D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:

(877) 453-5465 24 hours a day, seven days a week. D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:

http://support.dlink.com email:support@dlink.com Tech Support for customers within Canada:

D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:

(800) 361-5265 Monday to Friday 7:30am to 12:00am EST D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:

http://support.dlink.ca email:support@dlink.ca 46 Warranty and Registration

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interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio FCC Statement:

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can

be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference

by one of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 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. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device was tested for typical lap held operations with the device contacted directly to the human body to the back side of the Tablet PC. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting. 49 FCC Caution:

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. IMPORTANT NOTE:

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. D-Link declares that the DWL-G132 (FCC ID: KA2DWLG132B1) is limited in CH1~CH11 by specified firmware controlled in the USA. Highest SAR test value: 0.707W/kg For a detailed warranty outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local D-Link office. Register your D-Link product online at http://support.dlink.com/register/

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