D-Link DWL-122 manual

Manual Building Networks for People 2.4GHz Wireless USB Adapter Air DWL-122 D-Link[...]

2 Contents Package Contents ................................................................................ 3 Introduction ............................................................................................ 4 Wireless Basics .................................................................................... 6 Inserting and Removing the D[...]

3 At least 32 MB of memory and a 300 MHz processor Properly installed and working USB Controller Windows XP/2000/Me/98SE ! A computer or laptop with an available USB port ! ! ! D-Link Air DWL-122 2.4 GHz Wireless USB Adapter Manual on CD-ROM Quick Installation Guide USB Extenstion Cable Content s of Package: Package Contents If any of the above ite[...]

4 Introduction The D-Link Air DWL-122 Wireless USB Adapter is a convenient Plug & Play USB 1.1 solution that brings wireless networking to your laptop or desktop PC. With transfer rates up to 1 1Mbps 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 [...]

5 Features and Benefits ** * Environmental factors may adversely affect range Convenience of Plug & Play installation ! Fully 802.1 1b comp atible ! One year warranty (USA only) ! Connects at up to 328 feet indoors* ! User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities ! Supports infrastructure networks via an Access Point or Router and Peer-t[...]

6 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. Y ou will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networ[...]

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 based on real-time information can significantly improve worker efficiency . Low Implementation Costs – WLANs a[...]

8 Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations The D-Link Air DWL-122 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 t[...]

9 Removing the DWL-122 (Windows XP) After installing the DWL-122, this icon will appear in the taskbar at the bottom of the screen (for WinXP service pack I and above). Before you disengage the DWL-122 from the USB port, you must click on the icon (illustrated above) that resides in the taskbar . When the screen at right appears, highlight the DWL-[...]

10 With its default settings, the DWL-122 will connect with other D-Link Air products, right out of the box. A wireless broadband Router- D-Link Air Plus DI-614+ A laptop computer with a USB wireless network adapter - D-Link Air DWL-122 A desktop computer with a USB wireless network adapter - D-Link Air DWL-122 A Cable modem - D-Link DCM-201 There [...]

11 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 DWL-122 wireless USB adapt[...]

12 Getting Started (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 examp[...]

13 D-Link Air DWL-122 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 . When the computer is started, the Configuration Utility starts automatically and the system tray icon is loaded in the toolbar (see illustration below .) Clicking o[...]

14 Using the Configuration Utility with Windows OS (continued) Link Info SSID: The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to the wireless network. The factory 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 1 1Mbps. Status: Displays the MAC A[...]

15 Configuration Using the Configuration Utility with Windows OS (continued) Wireless Mode: SSID: Authentication: Keys 1-4: Select the default key Key Length: Data Encryption: IP Settings: 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 [...]

16 Using the Configuration Utility with Windows OS (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 sele[...]

17 Refresh: Click on Refresh to get the most updated list of available networks. Using the Configuration Utility with Windows OS (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.[...]

18 Using the Configuration Utility with Windows OS (continued) 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 Advanced In this window you can select the type of network connection. Click OK to save the changes. If you clicked on Configu[...]

19 Using the Configuration Utility with Windows OS (continued) About The About tab displays the MAC Address, the utility and the firmware versions.[...]

20 After you have completed the installation of the DWL-122 into your Macintosh computer (please refer to the Quick Installation Guide included with the product), follow the steps below to access the configuration settings. From the Apple pull-down menu select System Preferences . Using the Configuration Settings with Macintosh OS Double-click on t[...]

21 Using the Configuration Utility with Macintosh OS (continued) This window will appear displaying the following: Current Wireless Network settings: Network Name; Network T ype; Link Status; Channel; and Signal Strength A vailable Wireless Networks includ- ing: Name; T ype; Signal; Channel; Privacy Start Scan: click Start Scan to rescan for an ava[...]

22 Using the Configuration Utility with Macintosh OS (continued) My Networks Connect: highlight a network profile and click Connect to connect to that network profile Properties: highlight a network profile and click Properties to configure that network profile. (See screens on the next page.) Remove: highlight a network profile and click Remove to[...]

23 Using the Configuration Utility with Macintosh OS (continued) My Networks > Create and/or Properties Select the level of WEP encryp- tion. In the example, 40 Bits ASCII was chosen. Enter the WEP string, in this case 5 ASCII characters have been entered. Select the key that you wish to use. Y ou can input up to four keys.[...]

24 Using the Configuration Utility with Macintosh OS (continued) Power Save: Always On - consumes the most power Max Power Save - consumes the least power Power Save - consumes a moderate amount of power Authentication: Choose one of the following modes: World Mode: select Active Scanning to continuously rescan and associate with the Access Point o[...]

25 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 or 98SE. Go to Start&[...]

26 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 gateway/router , select the second option as shown. Click Next[...]

27 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[...]

28 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.[...]

29 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. 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.[...]

30 Networking Basics (continued) 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 net- work. T o continue click Next.[...]

31 Networking Basics (continued) 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 oth[...]

32 ! Networking Basics (continued) Naming your Computer Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen) Right-click on My Computer Select Properties and click ! ! ! ! ! Select the Computer Name T ab in the Sys- tem Properties window . Y ou may enter a Com- puter Description if you wish; this field is optional. T o rename the com- puter and joi[...]

33 Networking Basics (continued) Naming your Computer ! In this window , enter the Computer name Select Workgroup and enter the name of the All computers on your network must have the same Workgroup name. Click OK ! ! ! Checking the IP Address in W indows XP The wireless adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP Address rang[...]

34 Networking Basics (continued) Checking the IP Address in W indows XP This window will appear . Click the Support tab Click Close ! ! Assigning a Static IP Address in W indows XP/2000 Note: Residential Gateways/Broadband Routers will automatically assign IP Ad- dresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configura- tion Prot[...]

35 Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in W indows XP/2000 ! Double-click on Network Connections ! ! Double-click on Properties Right-click on Local Area Connections[...]

36 IP Address: e.g., 192.168.0.2 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway: In the window below , select Use the following IP address . 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 t[...]

37 Networking Basics (continued) Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP and 2000* Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows Me and 98* Go to Start > 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[...]

38 1. Check that the drivers for the DWL-122 are inst alled 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 installation and operation of the DWL-122. Read the following descriptions if you are having pr[...]

39 T roubleshooting (continued) ! ! ! ! ! Double-click on Network Adapters Right-click on D-Link Air DWL-122 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 DWL-122 Wireless USB Adapter D-Link Air DWL-122 Wireless USB Ad[...]

40 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[...]

41 T echnical S pecifications T emperature Operating: 0ºC to 55ºC (32ºF to 131ºF) Storing: -20ºC to 75ºC (-4ºF to 167ºF) ! ! IEEE 802.1 1b ! Standard Power Link Status Diagnostic LED ! ! Operating: 5-95%, non-condensing Humidity: ! Antenna T ype: Integrated microstrip diversity antenna ! DSSS Modulation T echnique: ! L = 3.25 inches (82.5mm[...]

42 T echnical S pecifications (continued) 5VDC ± 5%, powered through USB port Operating V oltage: ! RC4 Encryption algorithm Encryption: ! >30,000 hours MTBF: ! DQPSK, DBPSK and CCK Modulation Schemes: ! T ypical 16dBm, 40mW T ransmitter Output Power: ! T ypical -81dBm for 1 1Mbps @ 8% PER (Packet Error Rate) Receiver Sensitivity: ! T ypical -8[...]

43 T echnical Support Y ou can find software updates and user document ation 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 pho[...]

44 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[...]

45 • 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[...]

46 FCC Caution: 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. IMPORT ANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This eq[...]