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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Table of Contents ...............................................................................................2
Package Contents ..............................................................................................4
Introduction .......................................................................................................5
Features and Benefits .........................................................................................7
Wireless Basics .................................................................................................8
Installation Considerations ................................................................................9
Getting Started .................................................................................................10
Using the Configuration Utility ......................................................................... 13
Networking Basics ...........................................................................................24
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 38
Technical Specifications .................................................................................. 41
Contacting Technical Support ........................................................................ 43
Warranty ..........................................................................................................44
Registration .....................................................................................................48
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At least 64MB of memory and a 500MHz processor
Properly installed and working USB Controller
Package Contents
Package Contents
D-Link
Air
Premier AG DWL-AG132
Wireless AG USB 2.0 Adapter
Manual on CD
Quick Installation Guide
Cradle
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Minimum System Requirements
A computer or laptop with an available USB 2.0 port
Windows XP/2000
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Introduction
Introduction
The D-Link
Air
Premier AG DWL-AG132 Wireless AG USB Adapter is an 802.11a/
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), and
the convenience of both 802.11a and 802.11g connectivity, 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-AG132 is Wi-Fi compliant, meaning that it can connect and interoperate with
other 802.11b , 802.11g and 802.11a Wi-Fi-compliant wireless routers, access points
and adapters. The DWL-AG132 connects to any available USB port on a laptop or
desktop Windows -based computer, and also includes a USB cradle. With the optional
USB cradle, the DWL-AG132 can be positioned virtually anywhere at a workstation to
achieve the best available wireless signal reception - whether that workstation is in
your office, on your deck or patio, by the pool, at the local coffee shop, or in an airport
terminal while waiting to board your next flight.
The adapter works with Microsoft Windows XP and Windows 2000 operating systems
to ensure that you’ll be up and running on a wireless network in just a matter of seconds.
Using its default settings, the DWL-AG132 automatically connects to other
D-Link
Air
Premier AG wireless products as soon as it’s active.
*Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a/g specifications. Actual data throughput
will vary. Network conditions and evironmental factors lower actual data throughput rate.
The DWL-AG132 has the newest, strongest and most advanced security features
available today. When used with other 802.11 WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) and 802.1x
compatible products in a network with a RADIUS server, the security features include:
WPA: Wi-Fi Protected Access which authorizes and identifies users based on a secret
key that changes automatically at regular intervals. WPA uses TKIP (Temporal Key
Integrity Protocol) to change the temporal key every 10,000 packets (a packet is a
kind of message transmitted over a network.) This ensures much greater security than
the standard WEP security. (By contrast, the previous WEP encryption implementations
required the keys to be changed manually.)
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For home users that will not incorporate a RADIUS server in their network, the security
for the DWL-AG132, used in conjunction with other WPA-compatible 802.11 products,
will still be much stronger than ever before. Utilizing the Pre-Shared Key mode of
WPA, the DWL-AG132 will obtain a new security key every time it connects to the 802.11
network. You only need to input your encryption information once in the configuration
menu. No longer will you have to manually input a new WEP key frequently to ensure
security. With the DWL-AG132, you will automatically receive a new key every time you
connect, vastly increasing the safety of your communication.
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.
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Features and Benefits
Features and Benefits
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Environmental factors may adversely affect range.
User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities.
Supports Infrastructure networks via an access point and Peer-to-Peer
communication in Ad-Hoc mode.
Connects at up to 328 feet indoors3.
1 year warranty.
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Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput.
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Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data
throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors lower actual data throughput rate.
Compact size for placement anywhere.
Convenience of Plug & Play installation.
Fully 802.11a/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 802.1x for wireless
authentication, as well as WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) providing you a much
higher level of security for your data and communication than has previously been
available.
Provides maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps
(108Mbps1 in Turbo mode).
Optimal wireless reception using its cradle (included). Position the
DWL-AG132 almost anywhere in your workspace to achieve the best reception
possible.
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Wireless Basics
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, 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. WLANs are used increasingly in both home
and office environments, and public areas such as airports, coffee shops and universities.
Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and
communicate more efficiently. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other
fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial to many users.
People use WLAN 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 are easy to set up, manage, change and relocate.
Networks that frequently change can benefit from WLANs ease of implementation.
WLANs can operate in locations where installation of wiring may be impractical.
Installation and Network Expansion - Installing a WLAN system can be fast and easy
and can eliminate the need to pull cable through walls and ceilings. Wireless technology
allows the network to go where wires cannot go - even outside the home or office.
Inexpensive Solution - Wireless network devices are as competitively priced as
conventional Ethernet network devices.
Scalability - WLANs can be configured in a variety of ways to meet the needs of specific
applications and installations. Configurations are easily changed and range from Peer-
to-Peer networks suitable for a small number of users to larger Infrastructure networks
to accommodate hundreds or thousands of users, depending on the number of wireless
devices deployed.
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Installation Considerations
The DWL-AG132 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. The key to
maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:
Installation Considerations
Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DWL-AG132 and other network
devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your DWL-AG132’s range
from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or
ceilings is minimized.
Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or
appliances that generate RF noise.
Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5
meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-
degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Position devices so that the
signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better
reception.
Building materials can impede the wireless signal - a solid metal door or aluminum
studs may have a negative effect on range. Try to position wireless devices and
computers with wireless adapters so that the signal passes through drywall or
open doorways and not other materials.
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Getting Started
Hardware Installation
With its default settings, the DWL-AG132 will connect with other
D-Link
Air
Plus Xtreme
GTM products, right out of the box.
A wireless router - D-Link
Air
Plus Xtreme GTM DI-624
A laptop computer with a D-Link
Air
Plus Xtreme GTM DWL-AG132
A desktop computer with a D-Link
Air
Plus Xtreme GTM DWL-AG132
A cable modem - D-Link DCM-201
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-AG132
Wireless Network USB adapters.
On the following pages we will show you an example of an Infrastructure Network
and an Ad-Hoc Network.
An Infrastructure network contains an access point or router. The Infrastructure
network example shown on the following page contains the following D-Link network
devices (your existing network may be comprised of other devices):
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Infrastructure Network
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.
)
Install the D-Link
Air
Plus Xtreme
G DWL-AG132 Wireless USB 2.0 adapter
into an available USB port on your desktop computer.
(See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-AG132.)
For a typical wireless setup at home (as shown above), please do the following:
Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network
Install the D-Link
Air
Plus Xtreme G DWL-AG132 wireless USB 2.0 adapter
into an available USB port on your laptop computer.
(See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-AG132.)
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Ad Hoc Network
For a typical wireless setup at home (as shown above), please do the following:
Setting up a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network
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Set the wireless configuration for the adapters to Ad-Hoc mode, set the
adapters to the same channel, and assign an IP address to each computer
on the Ad-Hoc network.
Install the D-Link
Air
Premier AG DWL-AG132 Wireless USB 2.0 adapter
into the desktop computer.
(See the Quick Installation Guide included with
the product.)
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Install the D-Link
Air
Premier AG DWL-AG132 Wireless USB 2.0 adapter
into the laptop computer.
(See the Quick Installation Guide included with the
product.)
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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 example: If the first computer is assigned an IP address of 192.168.0.2 with a subnet
mask of 255.255.255.0, then the second computer can be assigned an IP address of
192.168.0.3 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0, etc.
IMPORTANT: If computers or other devices are assigned the same IP address, one
or more of the devices may not be visible on the network.
IP Address
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Using the Configuration Utility
Using the Configuration Utility
D-Link
Air
Premier AG DWL-AG132 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-AG132 (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.*) Clicking on the utility icon will
start the Configuration Utility. Another way to start the Configuration Utility is to click
on Start>Programs>D-Link
Air
Premier AG
>D-Link
Air
Premier AG
Utility.
If you are using Windows XP, you can use either the Zero Configuration Utility or the
D-Link Configuration Utility.
To use the D-Link Configuration Utility with XP,
right-click on the wireless network icon in the
taskbar in the lower right-hand corner of your
computer screen.
In the window that appears, select View
Available Wireless Networks and click the
Advanced button. The screen at right will
appear.
Select the Wireless Networks tab.
Uncheck the box in the properties window
that enables windows configuration.
After you have done this, you can then use the D-Link
Configuration Utility with XP by clicking on the D-Link
Configuration Utility icon.
If the icon does not display in the taskbar, then click on
this icon on your desktop to open.
*Configuration Utility
icon in the system tray
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Using the Configuration Utility
Status:
SSID:
Displays the MAC address of the access point or router to which the
DWL-AG132 is associated.
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-AG132 is communicating in the
2.4GHz band.
Wireless Mode: Either Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc will be displayed here. (Please see
the
Getting Started
section in this manual for an explanation of these
two modes.)
Encryption: You can see if WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is Enabled or
Disabled here.
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-AG132.
Link Info
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Rescan: Rescans for the strongest signal with the current SSID and
associates with that access point or router.
Link Quality: Displays the Link Quality of the DWL-AG132’s wireless connection
to the access point or router.
Signal Strength: Displays the signal strength and the link quality of the DWL-AG132’s
wireless connection to the access point or router
Data Rate: Displays the statistics of the data packets that are transmitted and
received.
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Using the Configuration Utility
SSID:
Wireless Mode:
Ad Hoc Band:
Channel:
Tx Rate (11B/G):
Tx Rate (11A):
The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to the wireless
network. The factory SSID setting is default.
When Ad Hoc is selected in the Wireless Mode pulldown menu, this
field will be configurable. In AdHoc mode, select either 802.11a,
802.11b, 802.11g or super A/G. All devices in Ad Hoc mode must
select the same band here.
Either Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc will be displayed here. (Please see
the
Getting Started
section in this manual for an explanation of these
two modes.)
The channel selection is automatically determined by the
DWL-AG132.
Configuration
The default setting is Auto. These settings are automatically
determined for the maximum wireless signal rate.
The default setting is Auto. These settings are automatically
determined for the maximum wireless signal rate.
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Preamble Type - By default the preamble is set to
Short and Long
Preamble
. The preamble defines the length of the CRC block
(Cyclic Redundancy Check) used in communication between the
access point and the wireless network adapters. CRC is a common
technique for detecting data transmission errors. High traffic
networks should use the shorter preamble type. The
DWL-AG132 will automatically determine the best Preamble length.
Using the Configuration Utility
Power Mode:
Preamble:
Support Band:
Apply:
Continuous Access Mode is the default setting. For best results leave
this setting at the default.
Select 11B, 11G, 11A, and/or Super A/G. You may select any or all
of the bands to reflect the IEEE802.11 band of each of the devices
on your network.
Click Apply to save the changes.
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Using the Configuration Utility
Encryption:
Auth. Mode:
Config:
Select the Encryption mode here. The choices are: WEP, WPA,
WPA-PSK or None. When WPA or WPA-PSK is selected, click Config
and the pop-up windows, shown on the following pages, will appear
on your screen.
Encryption
Choose one of the following modes:
Open Authentication – the DWL-AG132 is visible to all devices on
the network.
Shared Authentication – allows communication only with other
devices with identical WEP settings.
Auto – the DWL-AG132 will automatically select the best
Authentication mode for your network.
When you select WPA or WPA-PSK in the Auth. Mode pulldown
menu, click Config. The popup windows shown on the following
pages will appear.
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Using the Configuration Utility
Default Key &
Network Key:
Key Length:
Key Format:
When you select WEP encryption, you will enter up to four WEP
keys in the fields provided, using either Hexadecimal or ASCII format.
From the keys you have entered, select the default key by clicking
on the button next to it.
Select the Key length from the pulldown menu.
Choose Hexadecimal or ASCII format.
Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F.
ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is a
code for representing English letters as numbers from 0-127.
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Using the Configuration Utility
Encryption-WPA
Select a
Certificate:
Server /Domain
Name:
Login Name:
Choose a
Certificate
Authority:
OK:
Select the appropriate Certificate from the pulldown menu.
Enter the Server/Domain Name of the RADIUS server.
Enter the Login name here.
When you select WPA in the Encryption window, the screen below will appear.
Choose a Certificate Authority from the pulldown menu. A Certificate
Authority (CA) issues User Certificates to verify that a public key
belongs to a specific individual or company.
Click OK to save the settings.
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Using the Configuration Utility
Encryption-WPA-PSK
When you select WPA-PSK in the Encryption window, the screen below will appear.
Suitable for the home user, WPA-PSK (WPA Pre-Shared Key) is a superior form of
security that does not require a RADIUS server in the network.
By using TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol), the security keys change at set intervals,
creating a network that is more secure than one that utilizes WEP encryption alone.
Define WPA PSK:
OK:
Enter the WPA Passphrase. All the devices on the network must share
this same passphrase in order to communicate on the network.
Click OK to save the passphrase.
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Using the Configuration Utility
Available Network:
Profile:
Refresh:
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.
Site Survey
In the lower half of the screen, you can manage the profiles that you
have created. Scroll up and down and highlight the profile that you
wish to configure. You can Add or Remove a profile, or configure
the Properties of the profile in order to connect with an available
network. When you click Add, Properties or Connect, the popup
screen on the next page will appear for configuration purposes.
Click on Refresh to get the most updated list of available networks.
Highlight a network profile; click Connect to connect to that network.
Connect:
Click Add and the screen on the next page will appear.Add:
Highlight a network profile; click Remove to remove a network from
the profile list.
Remove:
Highlight a network profile; click Connect to connect to that network.
Properties:
Connect:
Click to configure properties on the popup screen on the next page.
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Using the Configuration Utility
Site Survey - Profile Configuration
SSID:
Wireless Mode:
Channel:
Tx Rate:
The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to the wireless
network. The factory SSID setting is default.
Either Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc will be displayed here. (Please see
the
Getting Started
section in this manual for an explanation of these
two modes.)
The channel selection is automatically determined by the
DWL-AG132.
The default setting is Auto. These settings are automatically
determined for the maximum wireless signal rate.
When you click Add, Properties or Connect in the Site Survey screen, this popup
screen appears for configuration purposes.
Enter a name for the network profile here.
Profile
Name:
Continuous Access Mode is the default setting. For best results leave
this setting at the default.
Power Mode:
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Site Survey - Profile Configuration - continued
Using the Configuration Utility
Encryption:
Auth. Mode:
Config:
Select the Encryption mode here. The choices are: WEP, WPA,
WPA-PSK or None. When WPA or WPA-PSK is selected, click Config
and the pop-up windows, shown on the following pages, will appear
on your screen.
Choose one of the following modes:
Open Authentication – the DWL-AG132 is visible to all devices on
the network.
Shared Authentication – allows communication only with other
devices with identical WEP settings.
Auto – the DWL-AG132 will automatically select the best
Authentication mode for your network.
When you select WPA or WPA-PSK in the Auth. Mode pulldown
menu, click Config. The popup windows shown on the following
pages will appear.
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Using the Configuration Utility
About: The About screen displays the MAC address, Utility version and the
Driver version of the DWL-AG132.
About
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Networking Basics
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Click Next.
Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive A.
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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. Click Next.
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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 Ye s 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.
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Please read the information on this screen, then click Finish to complete the Network
Setup Wizard.
Networking Basics
The new settings will take effect when you restart the computer. Click Ye s 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.
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Naming your Computer
To name your computer using 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.
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Naming Your Computer
Checking the IP Address in Windows XP
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.
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.
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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.
Checking the IP Address in Windows XP
Networking Basics
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Double-click on Network Connections.
Click on Properties.
Right-click on Local Area Connections.
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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 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.
Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
Click Properties.
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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 wireless router or access point,
as shown.
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1. How do I check to see that the drivers for the DWL-AG132
are installed properly?
Click Device Manager.
Select the Hardware Tab.
Troubleshooting
Go to Start > My Computer > Properties.
This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and
operation of the DWL-AG132. 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.)
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Double-click on Network Adapters.
Right-click on D-Link
Air
Premier AG DWL-AG132 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.
Troubleshooting
D-Link AirPremier AG DWL-AG132 Wireless USB Adapter
D-Link AirPremier AG DWL-AG132 Wireless USB Adapter
D-Link AirPremier AG DWL-AG132 Wireless USB Adapter
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Troubleshooting
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?
4. Why can’t I get a wireless connection?
If you have enabled encryption on the DWL-AG132, you must also enable
encryption on all wireless devices in the network in order to establish a wireless
connection.
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.
The encryption settings are: 64- or 128-bit. Make sure that the
encryption bit level is the same on the router and the DWL-AG132.
Make sure that the SSID on the wireless router (if you have one in your network)
and the DWL-AG132 are exactly the same. If they are not,
wireless connection will not be established. The default SSID is default.
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Standard
Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
Data Rates
IEEE 802.11g
USB 2.01
IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11a
Bus Type USB 2.0
Temperature
Operating: 0ºC to 40ºC (32ºF to 104ºF)
Storing: -20ºC to 75ºC (4ºF to 167ºF)
80% maximum, non-condensing
Humidity
Antenna Type Chip Antenna
Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)
Complimentary Code Keying (CCK)
Modulation
Technology
Security 64-, 128-bit WEP
WPA - Wi-Fi Protected Access
108, 54, 48, 36,24, 18, 11, 9, 6 5.5, 2, 1Mbps (with Automatic Fallback)
Frequency
Range 2.4GHz to 2.4835GHz (Note: Frequency channel for USA is restricted to 1-11channels.)
Media Access
Control
Range2
Indoors: Up to 328 feet (100 meters)
Outdoors: Up to 1,312 feet (400 meters)
2 - Environmental factors may adversely affect wireless signal range
1 - Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect range
CSMA/CA with ACK
5.15-5.35GHz, 5.725-5.825GHz,
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Technical Specifications
Receiver
Sensitivity
5.5Mbps CCK
2Mbps QPSK
1Mbps BPSK
11Mbps OFDM
9Mbps OFDM
6Mbps OFDM
24Mbps OFDM
18Mbps OFDM
12Mbps OFDM
54Mbps OFDM
48Mbps OFDM
36Mbps OFDM
80211 a :16 dbm 802.11 b/g:17 dbm
Transmitter Output
Power
L = 3.3 inches
W = 2.1 inches
H = 0.2 inches
Physical
Dimensions
0.021 lb. (4.4g)
Weight
1 year
Warranty
FCC part 15b
Certifications
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Contacting 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 web
site, or by phone.
Tech Support for customers within the United States:
D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:
(877) 453-5465
Monday through Friday 6:00am to 6:00pm.
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 8:30am to 9:00pm EST
D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:
http://support.dlink.ca
email:support@dlink.ca
When contacting technical support, please provide the following information:
·
Serial number of the unit
·
Model number or product name
Contacting Technical Support
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Warranty
Warranty
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 fifty states of the United States, the District of
Columbia, U.S. Possessions or Protectorates, U.S. Military Installations, addresses with an APO or FPO.
Limited Warranty:
D-Link warrants that the hardware portion of the D-Link products described below will
be free from material defects in workmanship and materials from the date of original retail purchase of the
product, for the period set forth below applicable to the product type (“Warranty Period”), except as otherwise
stated herein.
1-Year Limited Warranty for the Product(s) is defined as follows:
· Hardware (excluding power supplies and fans) One (1) Year
· Power Supplies and Fans One (1) Year
· Spare parts and spare kits Ninety (90) days
D-Link’s sole obligation shall be to repair or replace the defective Hardware during the Warranty Period at
no charge to the original owner or to refund at D-Link’s sole discretion. Such repair or replacement will be
rendered by D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement Hardware need not be new or
have an identical make, model or part. D-Link may in its sole discretion replace the defective Hardware (or
any part thereof) with any reconditioned product that D-Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent
(or superior) in all material respects to the defective Hardware. Repaired or replacement Hardware will be
warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period from the date of original retail purchase. If a
material defect is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines in its sole discretion that it is not
practical to repair or replace the defective Hardware, the price paid by the original purchaser for the
defective Hardware will be refunded by D-Link upon return to D-Link of the defective Hardware. All Hardware
(or part thereof) that is replaced by D-Link, or for which the purchase price is refunded, shall become the
property of D-Link upon replacement or refund.
Limited Software Warranty:
D-Link warrants that the software portion of the product (“Software”) will
substantially conform to D-Link’s then current functional specifications for the Software, as set forth in the
applicable documentation, from the date of original retail purchase of the Software for a period of ninety
(90) days (“Warranty Period”), provided that the Software is properly installed on approved hardware and
operated as contemplated in its documentation. D-Link further warrants that, during the Warranty Period,
the magnetic media on which D-Link delivers the Software will be free of physical defects. D-Link’s sole
obligation shall be to replace the non-conforming Software (or defective media) with software that
substantially conforms to D-Link’s functional specifications for the Software or to refund at D-Link’s sole
discretion. Except as otherwise agreed by D-Link in writing, the replacement Software is provided only to
the original licensee, and is subject to the terms and conditions of the license granted by D-Link for the
Software. Software will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period from the date or
original retail purchase. If a material non-conformance is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines
in its sole discretion that it is not practical to replace the non-conforming Software, the price paid by the
original licensee for the non-conforming Software will be refunded by D-Link; provided that the non-conforming
Software (and all copies thereof) is first returned to D-Link. The license granted respecting any Software
for which a refund is given automatically terminates.
Non-Applicability of Warranty:
The Limited Warranty provided hereunder for hardware and software of D-
Link’s products will not be applied to and does not cover any refurbished product and any product purchased
through the inventory clearance or liquidation sale or other sales in which D-Link, the sellers, or the
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liquidators expressly disclaim their warranty obligation pertaining to the product and in that case, the
product is being sold “As-Is” without any warranty whatsoever including, without limitation, the Limited
Warranty as described herein, notwithstanding anything stated herein to the contrary.
Submitting A Claim
: The customer shall return the product to the original purchase point based on its
return policy. In case the return policy period has expired and the product is within warranty, the customer
shall submit a claim to D-Link as outlined below:
· 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 requested, provide written proof of purchase of the product (such
as a copy of the dated purchase invoice for the product) before the warranty service is provided.
· After an RMA number is issued, the defective product must be packaged securely in the original
or other suitable shipping package to ensure that it will not be damaged in transit, and the RMA number
must be prominently marked on the outside of the package. Do not include any manuals or accessories
in the shipping package. D-Link will only replace the defective portion of the Product and will not ship back
any accessories.
· The customer is responsible for all in-bound shipping charges to D-Link. No Cash on Delivery
(“COD”) is allowed. Products sent COD will either be rejected by D-Link or become the property of D-Link.
Products shall be fully insured by the customer. D-Link will not be held responsible for any packages that
are lost in transit to D-Link. The repaired or replaced packages will be shipped to the customer via UPS
Ground or any common carrier selected by D-Link, with shipping charges prepaid. Expedited shipping is
available if shipping charges are prepaid by the customer and upon request.
· Return Merchandise Ship-To Address
USA: 17595 Mt. Herrmann, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Canada: 2180 Winston Park Drive, Oakville, ON, L6H 5W1 (Visit http://www.dlink.ca for detailed warranty
information within Canada)
D-Link may reject or return any product that is not packaged and shipped in strict compliance with the
foregoing requirements, or for which an RMA number is not visible from the outside of the package. The
product owner agrees to pay D-Link’s reasonable handling and return shipping charges for any product that
is not packaged and shipped in accordance with the foregoing requirements, or that is determined by D-
Link not to be defective or non-conforming.
What Is Not Covered:
This limited warranty provided by D-Link does not cover: Products, if in D-Link’s
judgment, have been subjected to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse,
faulty installation, lack of reasonable care, repair or service in any way that is not contemplated in the
documentation for the product, or if the model or serial number has been altered, tampered with, defaced
or removed; Initial installation, installation and removal of the product for repair, and shipping costs;
Operational adjustments covered in the operating manual for the product, and normal maintenance; Damage
that occurs in shipment, due to act of God, failures due to power surge, and cosmetic damage; Any
hardware, software, firmware or other products or services provided by anyone other than D-Link; Products
that have been purchased from inventory clearance or liquidation sales or other sales in which D-Link, the
sellers, or the liquidators expressly disclaim their warranty obligation pertaining to the product. Repair by
anyone other than D-Link or an Authorized D-Link Service Office will void this Warranty.
Disclaimer of Other Warranties:
EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY SPECIFIED HEREIN, THE
PRODUCT IS PROVIDED “AS-IS” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER
INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. IF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY CANNOT BE
DISCLAIMED IN ANY TERRITORY WHERE A PRODUCT IS SOLD, THE DURATION OF SUCH IMPLIED
WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO NINETY (90) DAYS. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY COVERED UNDER
Warranty
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THE LIMITED WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN, THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY, SELECTION
AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT IS WITH THE PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT.
Limitation of Liability:
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, D-LINK IS NOT LIABLE
UNDER ANY CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE
THEORY FOR ANY LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE OR DAMAGES OF ANY
CHARACTER, WHETHER DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFIT, WORK
STOPPAGE, COMPUTER FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION, FAILURE OF OTHER EQUIPMENT OR
COMPUTER PROGRAMS TO WHICH D-LINK’S PRODUCT IS CONNECTED WITH, LOSS OF
INFORMATION OR DATA CONTAINED IN, STORED ON, OR INTEGRATED WITH ANY PRODUCT
RETURNED TO D-LINK FOR WARRANTY SERVICE) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT,
RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY, EVEN IF D-LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE
SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR,
REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NON-CONFORMING PRODUCT. THE MAXIMUM
LIABILITY OF D-LINK UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE
PRODUCT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTIES
AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OR REMEDIES,
EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY.
Governing Law
: This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Some
states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, so the foregoing limitations and exclusions may not apply. This limited
warranty provides specific legal rights and the product owner may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
Trademarks: D-Link is a registered trademark of D-Link Systems, Inc. Other trademarks or registered
trademarks are the property of their respective manufacturers or owners.
Copyright Statement: No part of this publication or documentation accompanying this Product may
be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation,
transformation, or adaptation without permission from D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc.,
as stipulated by the United States Copyright Act of 1976. Contents are subject to change without
prior notice. Copyright© 2002 by D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
CE Mark Warning: This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio
interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
FCC 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 communication. 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 or more 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.
For detailed warranty outside the United States, please contact corresponding local D-Link office.
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FCC Caution:
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications
to this equipment; such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
(1) The devices are restricted to indoor operations within the 5.15 to 5.25GHz range. (2) For this device to
operate in the 5.15 to 5.25GHz range, the devices must use integral antennas.
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.
Warranty
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
1. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
2. 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 notebook computer. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance
requirements, avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting.
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Registration
Registration
111604
Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will
not diminish your warranty rights.