D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G120 TM 802.11g (2.4GHz) Wireless USB 2.
Contents Package Contents ................................................................................3 Introduction............................................................................................4 Features and Benefits ...........................................................................6 Wireless Basics ....................................................................................7 Installation Considerations ....................................................................
Package Contents Contents of Package: D-Link AirPlusTM G DWL-G120 2.4 GHz Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Manual on CD-ROM Quick Installation Guide USB Extension Cable If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. System Requirements: A computer or laptop with an available USB port Windows XP/2000/Me/98SE Mac OS X (v10.
Introduction TM The D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G120 Wireless USB Adapter is a convenient Plug & Play USB 2.0 solution that brings wireless networking to your laptop or desktop PC. With transfer rates up to 54Mbps you can connect to a wireless network at home, at the office or at any wireless hotspot. Now you can stay connected wherever you are and wherever you go. The DWL-G120 is Wi-Fi compliant, meaning that it can connect and interoperate with other 802.11b or 802.
Features and Benefits Provides high-speed wireless connection at up to 54Mbps Compact size for placement anywhere Convenience of Plug & Play installation Fully 802.11b/802.11g compatible Powered by the USB port; no external power source is required USB 2.
Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-touse 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 be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking brings. A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires.
Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations The DWL-G120 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 limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business.
Getting Started With its default settings, the DWL-G120 will connect with other D-Link AirPlusTM G products, right out of the box. There are basically two modes of networking: Infrastructure – using an access point or router, such as the DI-624. Ad-Hoc – directly connecting to another computer, for Peer-to-Peer communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer, such as two or more DWL-G120 Wireless Network USB adapters.
Getting Started (continued) Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network 5 For a typical wireless setup at home (as shown above), please do the following: 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.
Getting Started (continued) Setting up a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network DWL-G122 Wireless USB Adapter TM Install the D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G120 Wireless USB adapter into the desktop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.) Install the D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G120 Wireless USB adapter into the laptop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.
Using the Configuration Utility D-Link AirPlusTM G DWL-G120 uses the Configuration Utility as the management software. The utility provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to the wireless adapter. After you have completed the installation of the DWL-G120 (refer to the Quick Installation Guide that came with your purchase) whenever you start the computer, the Configuration Utility starts automatically and the system tray icon is loaded in the toolbar (see illustration below.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Status: Displays the MAC address of the access point or router to which the DWLG120 is associated Link Info SSID: The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to the wireless network. The factory SSID setting is default. Frequency: 802.11b indicates that the DWL-G120 is communicating in the 2.4GHz band. Wireless Mode: Either Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc will be displayed here.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Configuration SSID: 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. The default setting is default. Wireless Mode: Click on the pull-down menu; select from the following options: Infrastructure - connecting to the WLAN using an access point. (This is the IP Settings default setting).
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Ad-Hoc Channel: All devices in the Ad-Hoc network must be set to the same channel. Advanced Profile IP Settings: You can Enable or Disable the IP Settings portion of your profile here. If you select Disable you will need to configure the IP address information each time you connect to a network. If you select Enable you will maintain the same IP address information each time you connect to a network.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) 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 connect. Click on the Connect button. Profile: In the lower half of the screen, you can manage the profiles that you have created for the wireless network at home, at the office and in public places. Scroll up and down and highlight the profile that you wish to configure.
