D Link DWLG122B1 802.11g/2.4GHz Wireless USB Adapter User Manual C s and Settings 05723
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AirPlus GTM
High Speed 802.11g
USB Wireless Adapter
DWL-G122
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
This product works with the following operating
system software: Windows XP, Windows
2000, Windows Me, Windows 98SE
Before You Begin
You must have at least the following:
•You will need a computer with an available USB port to connect the
DWL-G122 Wireless USB adapter.
•At least a 500 MHz processor and 62 MB of memory
•An 802.11b or 802.11g Access Point (for Infrastructure Mode) or another 802.
11b or 802.11g wireless adapter (for Ad-Hoc; Peer-to-Peer networking mode.)
•Properly installed and working USB Controller.
DWL-G122 Wireless USB Adapter
Check Your Package Contents
These are the items included with your DWL-G122 purchase:
Cradle
CD-ROM (containing Drivers, Manual and Warranty)
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USB Connector
Connects to Yours
desktop or laptop
computerl.
DWL-G122 Overview
The Install Screen will appear.
Turn on the computer and
Insert the D- Link AirPuls GTM DWL-
G122 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive.
The step-by-step instructions that follow are
shown in Windows XP. The steps and screens
are similar for the other Windows operating
systems
Insert the D-Link CD-ROM Into Your
Computer
Do NOT install
the DWL-G122
USB Adapter into your
computer before
installing the driver
software on the D-Link
CD!
Click Install Drivers
Link/Power LED
Link - Indicates that the DWL-G122
is properly installed in the computer.
Power - blinks when data is being
transmitted through the wireless
connection.
Antenna
Used to wirelessly
connect to 802.11b
or 802.11g
networks.
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Click Next
Click Next
If the CD Autorun function does not
automatically start on your computer ,
type “D:\Driver\Setup.exe” If it does
start, proceed to the next screen.
The letter “D”
represents the
letter of the CD-ROM
drive. Your CD-ROM
drive may be a different
drive letter.
Click Next
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Click Finish
Click No, I will restart
my computer later
Shut down your computer
Click Continue Anyway
Installing the DWL-G122 Wireless USB
Adapter to Your Laptop Computer
A.Make sure to turn off your computer.
B.Insert one end of the USB Adapter into the provided
USB cable and plug the other end into your computer’s
USB Port.
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Click Finish
Restart Your Computer
When you restart your computer
this Found New Hardware
Wizard (Windows XP) screen
will appear:
Select Install the software
automatically (Recommended)
Click Next
Windows XP will automatically
load the driver files.
Click Continue Anyway
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For Windows 2000, this
Digital Signature Not
Found screen may appear
during the installation.
Click Yes to continue
the installation
Your Installation is Complete!
After you’ve continued in Windows XP (or after the computer restarts in the
other Windows operating systems), the D-Link AirPlus DWL-G122 Con-
figuration Utility will automatically start and the utility icon will appear in
the bottom right hand corner of the desktop screen (systray). If this icon
appears GREEN, then you have successfully installed the DWL-G122,
are connected to a wireless network and are ready to communicate!
Double-click the utility icon to use
the configuration utility.
For Windows Me and 98, this
screen may appear.
Click Yes to finalize the
installation
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Appendix
Using the Configuration Utility
A. Status: Displays the
MAC Address of the
Access Point that is
associated with the
DWL-G122.
B. SSID: The Service Set Identifier
is the name assigned to the
wireless network. The factory
SSID setting is set to default.
C. Frequency:
Displays the current
frequency used by
the adapter.
D. Wireless Mode: The factory setting is set to Infrastructure. Ad-Hoc mode is used for
peer-to-peer networking.
F. Connection Info:
Displays connected or
authenticated
information.
I. Signal
Strength / Link
Quality: Repre-
sents the
wireless signal
quality and
strength between
the access point
and the DWL-
G122. The
percentage
coincides with
the graphical bar.
H. Channel: Displays
the channel
information. By
default, the channel
is set to 6. Please
note that the DWL-
G122 will automati-
cally adjust channel
depending on the
Access Point.
E. Encryption: Displays the current encryption status of the wireless connection.
G. TxRate: The
default setting is
Auto; meaning,
TxRate settings
are automatically
determined by
the DWL-G122
depending on the
distance from the
access point.
J. Packet Count: Graphically displays the statistics of data
transmitted and received.
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Appendix
Using the Configuration Utility (cont.)
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L. Wireless Mode:
The factory setting is
set to Infrastructure.
Ad-Hoc mode is used
for peer-to-peer
networking.
N. Authentication: You can specify
the authentication mode for the
wireless network. The default
setting is set to Open Authentica-
tion.
O. Key Length: When encryption is enabled,
you will have the option to specify the level and
key format of the encryption used. Select the
appropriate Key Index : 1-4 and enter ACSII or
hexadecimal digits in the appropriate field.
K. SSID: The Service Set
Identifier is the name as-
signed to the wireless
network. The factory SSID
setting is set to default. Make
changes here to match the
SSID on existing Wireless
Router or Access Point.
M. Data Encryption: The
default setting is set to
Disabled. The adapter
supports WEP when
encryption is enabled.
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N
P
P. IEEE 802.1x: When encryption is enabled, you will have the option to specify the level
and key format of the encryption used. Select the appropriate Key Index : 1-4 and enter
ACSII or hexadecimal digits in the appropriate field.
Federal Communication Commission Interference 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
communications. 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 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.
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.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for
an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating
instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.
"D-Link declare that DWL-G122 (802.11g/2.4GHz Wireless USB Adapter)
is limited in CH1~CH11 by specified firmware controlled in USA."
The equipment has been SAR-evaluated and authorized for use in laptops / notebook