D-Link AirPlus XTREME G DWL-G132 802.11g (2.4GHz) Wireless G USB 2.
Contents Package Contents ................................................................................3 Introduction............................................................................................4 Features and Benefits ...........................................................................6 Wireless Basics ....................................................................................7 Installation Considerations ....................................................................
Package Contents Contents of Package: D-Link AirPlus Xtreme GTM DWL-G132 2.4 GHz Wireless G USB 2.0 Adapter Manual on CD-ROM Quick Installation Guide Cradle If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. System Requirements: A computer or laptop with an available USB 2.
Introduction TM The D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G132 Wireless G USB Adapter is an 802.11b/802.11g high-performance,convenient Plug & Play USB 2.0 solution that brings wireless networking to your laptop or desktop PC. With a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps (108Mbps* in Turbo mode) 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.
Introduction (continued) 802.1x: Authentication which is a first line of defense against intrusion. In the authentication process, the Authentication Server verifies the identity of the client attempting to connect to the network. Unfamiliar clients would be denied access. For home users that will not incorporate a RADIUS server in their network, the security for the DWL-G132, used in conjunction with other WPA-compatible 802.11 products, will still be much stronger than ever before.
Features and Benefits Provides maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps (108Mbps1 in Turbo mode). 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 2.0 standard2. Better Security with 802.1x and WPA - In addition to 64-,128-bit WEP encryption, you can also securely connect to a wireless network using 802.
Wireless Basics 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 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-G132 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-G132 will connect with other D-Link AirPlus Xtreme GTM 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-G132 Wireless Network USB adapters.
Getting Started (continued) Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network 1 2 3 DWL-G132 DWL-G132 4 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-G132 Wireless G USB 2.0 Adapter Install the D-Link AirPlus Xtreme GTM DWL-G132 Wireless USB 2.0 adapter into the desktop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.) Install the D-Link AirPlus Xtreme GTM DWL-G132 Wireless USB 2.0 adapter into the laptop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.
Using the Configuration Utility D-Link AirPlus Xtreme GTM DWL-G132 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-G132 (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) Link Info Status: Displays the MAC address of the access point or router to which the DWL-G132 is associated. 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-G132 is communicating in the 2.4GHz band. Wireless Mode: Either Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc will be displayed here.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Encryption: You can see if WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is Enabled or Disabled here. Connection Info: When the DWL-G132 is connected to a wireless network, Connected will be displayed in this field. Tx Rate: The default setting is Auto; Tx Rate settings are automatically determined for a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps (108Mbps* in Turbo mode). Channel: The default setting is Auto. The channel selection is automatically determined by the DWL-G132.
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 default setting).
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) IP Settings Authentication: Choose one of the following modes: Open Authentication – the DWL-G132 is visible to all devices on the network. Shared Authentication – allows communication only with other devices with identical WEP settings. WPA – Wi-Fi protected access improves upon WEP security. In conjunction with a RADIUS server and EAP (extensible authentication protocol), WPA ensures that only authenticated users access the network.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) IP Settings Using a Proxy Server Check Apply with a profile proxy to use a proxy server in your network. A proxy server increases the speed of web page retrieval and can also act as a filter to limit access to specific Web sites. Automatically detect settings: When this option is selected, the proxy server will automatically adjust to the settings of the network.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Proxy Settings (continued) Use the same proxy server for all protocols: To use the same proxy server for all protocols, select this option and enter the IP address for the proxy server in the HTTP field. Other fields will be unavailable. Enter the port number for the proxy server.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Advanced Frequency: Select 802.11b/g for compatibility with both 802.11b or 802.11g networks, or select 802.11b only. Super G: Selecting Super G mode enables a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 108Mbps.* XR Mode: Enable or Disable range extension mode. Enabling this feature allows you to increase the range of your communication without adding additional hardware. Starting Ad Hoc Network: When using Ad Hoc mode, select the frequency here.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Advanced (continued) Fragmentation Threshold: This value should remain at its default setting of 2432. If you experience a high packet error rate, you may slightly increase your Fragmentation Threshold within the value range of 256 to 2432. Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor performance. RTS Threshold: This value should remain at its default setting of 2432.
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.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Site Survey > Add In this window you can select the type of network connection. Advanced Click OK to save the changes. If you clicked on Add, you can configure, in this window, all the properties of a profile that you wish to add to the network. Configuration, Add or Properties If you clicked on Configuration or Properties you can configure, in this window, all the properties of a profile that already exists in the network.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Authentication > WPA Select the available network to which you want to connect. Click Configure. Select WPA in the Authentication field. Click Authentication Config. After you click Authentication Config, the Advanced Security Settings screen will appear. Please see the following page.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Authentication > WPA > Advanced Security Settings Select the EAP type here. Leave the User Certificate field blank. Click Validate Server if your authentication server requires it. Enter the User Name. Click Add and the window on the following page will appear. Click OK to save the changes. EAP Type: Extensible Authentication Protocols (EAP-TLS, LEAP, EAP-TTLS, PEAP) allow devices on the network to request authentication from the RADIUS server in the network.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Authentication > WPA > Advanced Security Settings > Add Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server in your network. Click OK to save the changes. After entering the information and clicking OK in the dialog box above,the window on the previous page will appear. Click OK to complete the WPA configuration.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Authentication > WPA-PSK Select the available network to which you want to connect. Click Configure. WPA-PSK does not require a RADIUS Server in the network. Select WPA-PSK in the Authentication field. Click Authentication Config.
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Authentication > WPA-PSK (continued) Advanced Security Settings Enter the WPA Passphrase. All the devices on the network must share this same passphrase in order to communicate on the network. Click OK. The configuration is complete. About The About screen gives you the MAC address, Utility Version and the Driver Version of the DWL-G132.
Networking Basics 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 using Windows 2000/Me/98SE. Go to Start>Control Panel>Network Connections. Select Set up a home or small office network. When this screen appears, click Next.
