D-Link DWL-G122 Bedienungsanleitung

Manual Building Networks for People 802.1 1g (2.4GHz) W ireless USB 2.0 Adapter DWL-G122 D-Link Air Plus G TM[...]

2 Contents Package Contents ................................................................................ 3 Introduction ............................................................................................ 4 Features and Benefits ........................................................................... 5 Wireless Basics ...............[...]

3 D-Link Air Plus TM G DWL-G122 2.4 GHz Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter At least 64MB of memory and a 500MHz processor Properly installed and working USB Controller Windows XP/2000  A computer or laptop with an available USB port    Manual on CD-ROM Quick Installation Guide Cradle Content s of Package: Package Content s If any of the above ite[...]

4 Introduction The D-Link Air Plus G DWL-G122 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 wh[...]

5 Features and Benefit s Provides high-speed wireless connection at up to 54Mbps ** 2 Environmental factors may adversely affect range  Better Security with WP A - In addition to 64-,128-bit WEP encryption, you can also securely connect to a wireless network using WP A (Wi-Fi Protected Access) providing you a much higher level of security for yo[...]

6 Wireless Basics Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network. Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards. D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, [...]

7 Inst allation Considerations The DWL-G122 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. T ypical ranges vary dependin[...]

8 Getting S t arted With its default settings, the DWL-G122 will connect with other D-Link Air Plus G product s, right out of the box. A wireless router - D-Link Air Plus TM G DI-524 A laptop computer with a D-Link Air Plus G DWL-G122 A desktop computer with a D-Link Air Plus G DWL-G122 A cable modem - D-Link DCM-201 There are basically two modes o[...]

9 Y ou 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 . ) Install the D-Link Air Plus G DWL-G122 Wireless[...]

10 Getting S t arted (continued) Setting up a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network When assigning IP addresses to the computers on the network, please remember 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 the computers in the network. For exa[...]

11 Select the Wireless Networks tab. Uncheck the box in the properties window that enables windows configuration. D-Link Air Plus G DWL-G122 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 [...]

12 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Link Info SSID: The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to the wireless network. The fac- tory SSID setting is default . Tx Rate: The default setting is Auto ; Tx Rate settings are automatically determined for an optimal speed up to a maximum of 54Mbps. Status: Displays the MAC address of the a[...]

13 Configuration Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Wireless Mode: SSID: Data Encryption: 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 . Click on the pull-d[...]

14 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Authentication: Keys 1-4: Select the default key . Key Length: IP Settings: Choose one of the following modes: Open Authentication – the DWL-G122 is visible to all devices on the network. Shared Authentication – allows communication only with other devices with identical WEP settings. Auto – will[...]

15 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Advanced Ad-Hoc Channel: All devices in the Ad-Hoc network must be set to the same channel. Click Apply if you have made any changes. Data Packet Parameter: Select the parameters here. Profile IP Settings: Y ou can Enable or Disable the IP Settings portion of your profile here. If you select Disable yo[...]

16 Refresh: Click on Refresh to get the most updated list of available networks. Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Site Survey A vailable Network: The top section of the window displays the A vailable 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[...]

17 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Site Survey > Add 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. In this window you can select the type of network connection. Click OK to save the changes. If you clicked on Configuration or Properties you can configur[...]

18 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Authentication > WP A After you click Authentication Config , the Advanced Security Settings screen will appear . Please see the following page. Select the available network to which you want to connect. Click Configure . Click Authentication Config . Select WP A in the Authentication field.[...]

19 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Authentication > WP A > Advanced Security Settings Select the EAP type here. Click V alidate Server if your authentication server requires it. Enter the User Name. Click Add and the window below will appear . Click OK to save the changes. Leave the User Certificate field blank. Enter the IP addre[...]

20 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Authentication > WP A-PSK Click Configure . Select WP A-PSK in the Authentication field. Select the available network to which you want to connect. WP A-PSK does not require a RADIUS Server in the network. Click Authentication Config .[...]

21 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Authentication > WP A-PSK (continued) Enter the WP A Passphrase . About Advanced Security Settings The About screen gives you the MAC address, Utility V ersion and the Driver V ersion of the DWL-G122. Click OK . The configuration is done.[...]

22 Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP In this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using Microsof t Windows XP . Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www .homenethelp.com and http://www .microsof t.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000/Me/98SE. Go to Start>C[...]

23 Please follow all the instructions in this window: Networking Basics (continued) 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 .[...]

24 Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional.) Networking Basics (continued) Click Next . Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the same W orkgroup name. Click Next .[...]

25 Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes. Networking Basics (continued) When the changes are complete, click Next . Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer . This may take a few minutes.[...]

26 In the window below , select the option that fits your needs. In this example, Create a Network Setup Disk has been selected. Y ou 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. Networking Basics (continued)[...]

27 Please read the information under Here’ s 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. T o continue click Next. Networking Basics (continued)[...]

28 Please read the information on this screen, then click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard . The new settings will take ef fect when you restart the computer . Click Ye s to restart the computer . Y ou have completed configuring this computer . Next, you will need to run the Network Setup Disk on all the other computers on your network. [...]

29  Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen). Right-click on My Computer . Select Properties.      Select the Computer Name T ab in the System Properties window . Y ou may enter a Computer Description if you wish; this field is optional. T o rename the computer and join a domain, click Change . Networking Basics (conti[...]

30  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 W indows XP All wireless adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP address range (see Getting Started in t[...]

31 This window will appear . Click the Support tab . Click Close .   Assigning a St atic IP Address in W indows 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 as[...]

32  Double-click on Network Connections .   Click on Properties . Right-click on Local Area Connections . Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a St atic IP Address in Windows XP/2000[...]

33 Input your IP address and subnet mask. (The IP addresses on 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 yo[...]

34 Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP and 2000 Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows Me and 98 Go to St art > Run > type cmd . A window similar to this one will appear . T ype ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx , where xxx is the IP address of the wireless router or access point. A good wireless connection will show [...]

35 1. How do I check to see that the drivers for the DWL-G122 are installed properly? Click Device Manager .  Select the Hardware Ta b .  T roubleshooting Go to Start > My Computer > Properties .  This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installa- tion and operation of the DWL-G122. Read the following des[...]

36 T roubleshooting (continued)      Double-click on Network Adapters . Right-click on D-Link Air Plus G DWL-G122 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 . Click OK . D-Link Air Plus G DWL-G122 Wireless USB Adapte[...]

37 T roubleshooting (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 product s within your environment will affect the wireless range. Please refer to Installation Considerations in the Wireless Basics sectio[...]

38 IEEE 802.1 1g T echnical S pecifications USB 2.0 1  Standard 80% maximum, non-condensing Humidity:  Antenna T ype: Omni-directional  Modulation T echnology: 54, 48, 36,24, 18, 1 1, 9, 6 5.5, 2, 1Mbps (with Automatic Fallback) Data Rates:  2.4GHz to 2.462GHz Frequency Range:  Indoors: Up to 328 feet (100 meters) Range: 2   IE[...]

39 T echnical Specifications (continued) Receiver Sensitivity: L = 3.3 inches W = 2.1 inches H = 0.2 inches Physical Dimensions:    5.5Mbps CCK 2Mbps QPSK 1Mbps BPSK    1 1Mbps OFDM 9Mbps OFDM 6Mbps OFDM    24Mbps OFDM 18Mbps OFDM 12Mbps OFDM    54Mbps OFDM 48Mbps OFDM 36Mbps OFDM    14Bm ± 2dB T ransmi[...]

40 T echnical Support Y ou can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United S tates and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link T echnical Support through our website, or by phon[...]

41 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 within the fif ty states of the United S ta[...]

42 • The customer must submit with the product as part of the claim a written description of the Hardware defect or Software nonconformance in sufficient detail to allow D-Link to confirm the same. • The original product owner must obtain a Return Material Authorization (“RMA”) number from the Authorized D-Link Service Office and, if reques[...]

43 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. Governing Law : This Limited W arranty shall be governed by the laws of[...]