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D-Link AirPlus XTREME G
DWL-G132
802.11g (2.4GHz)
Wireless G USB 2.0 Adapter
Manual
Building Networks for People
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Contents
Package Contents ................................................................................3
Introduction............................................................................................4
Features and Benefits ...........................................................................6
Wireless Basics ....................................................................................7
Installation Considerations ....................................................................7
Getting Started ......................................................................................9
Using the Configuration Utility ..............................................................12
Networking Basics ..............................................................................26
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................39
Technical Specifications ......................................................................42
Contacting Technical Support ..............................................................44
Warranty and Registration ...................................................................45
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 2.0 port

 Windows XP/2000

 At least 64MB of memory and a 500MHz processor

 Properly installed and working USB Controller
Introduction
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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.
The DWL-G132 is Wi-Fi compliant, meaning that it can connect and interoperate
with other 802.11b or 802.11g Wi-Fi-compliant wireless routers, access points
and adapters. The DWL-G132 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-G132 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-G132 automatically connects to other
D-Link AirPlus Xtreme GTM wireless products as soon as it’s active.
The DWL-G132 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.)
*Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data
throughput will vary. Network conditions and evironmental factors lower actual data throughput rate.
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. Utilizing the
Pre-Shared Key mode of WPA, the DWL-G132 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-G132, you will automatically receive a new key every time you connect,
vastly increasing the safety of your communication.
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
802.1x 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.
Optimal wireless reception using its cradle (included). Position the
DWL-G132 almost anywhere in your workspace to achieve the best
reception possible.
Supports Infrastructure networks via an access point and
Peer-to-Peer communication in Ad-Hoc mode.
User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities.
Connects at up to 328 feet indoors3.
1 year warranty.
**
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.
Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput.
Environmental factors may adversely affect range.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow
these basic guidelines:
1 Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DWL-G132 and
other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce
your DWL-G132’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your
devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.
2 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.
3 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.
4 Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical
devices or appliances that generate RF noise.
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.
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):
A wireless router - D-Link AirPlus Xtreme GTM DI-624
A laptop computer with a D-Link AirPlus Xtreme GTM DWL-G132
A desktop computer with a D-Link AirPlus Xtreme GTM DWL-G132
A cable modem - D-Link DCM-201
Getting Started (continued)
Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network
DWL-G132
DWL-G132
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.)
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Install the D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G132 Wireless USB 2.0
adapter into an available USB port on your desktop computer.
(See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-G132.)
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Install the D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G132 wireless USB 2.0
adapter into an available USB port on your laptop computer.
(See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-G132.)
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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.)
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.
IP Address
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.
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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.*) 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 AirPlus Xtreme G >D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G 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.
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*Configuration Utility icon
in the system tray
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. (Please see the Getting
Started section in this manual for an explanation of these two modes.)
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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.
Signal Quality:
Displays the signal strength and the link quality of the DWL-G132’s wireless
connection to the access point or router.
Packet Count:
Displays the statistics of the data packets that are transmitted and received.
Rescan Button:
Rescans for the strongest signal with the current SSID and associates with
that access point or router.
*Maximum wireless signal rate derived from 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput
will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors lower actual data throughput rate.
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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).
Ad-Hoc – wireless mode used when connecting directly to a computer
equipped with a wireless adapter in a Peer-to-Peer environment.
Data Encryption:
Select Enabled or Disabled.
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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.
WPA-PSK – provides user authentication without a RADIUS server in
the network. PSK (Pre-Shared Key) provides authentication through use
of a passphrase that is shared by the devices on the network. This is the
most secure encryption available without a RADIUS server.
Key Length:
Select the key length and either ASCII (e.g., a word) or hexadecimal format.
IEEE 802.1X:
Select Enabled or Disabled. 802.1x requires that a RADIUS server be included
in your network in order to authenticate users.
Keys 1-4:
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.
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.
Authentication Config:
When you enable IEEE 802.1X click on Authentication Config.
The Advanced Security Settings screen will appear. See the following pages
for more information.
IP Settings:
When you click IP Settings in the Configuration window, the pop-up screen
above will appear. Configure the IP Settings in this window.
Click Apply to save changes.
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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.
Proxy Settings
Use automatic configuration:
Select this option and input the IP
address of the proxy server to ensure
that the proxy server will be utilized.
Use a proxy server:
To use a proxy server, select this
option.
Bypass proxy server for local
address:
Select this to allow direct access to
local internal addresses without
including the extra step of routing the
request through the proxy server.
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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.
HTTP, Secure, FTP, Gopher,
Socks:
if you are not using the same proxy
server for all protocols, enter the proxy
server address, either in IP address
or domain name format and its
corresponding port, for each of these
protocols.
HTTP: Hyper Text Transfer Protocol
is used to transfer files from a Web server onto a browser for viewing.
Secure: HTTPS protocol is based on SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) technology.
It is a protocol for transmitting private documents over the Internet using a
private key to encrypt data. URLs that begin with HTTPS often use the protocol
to securely obtain confidential information such as credit card numbers.
FTP: File Transfer Protocol. FTP is most commonly used to upload and
download files on the Internet.
Gopher: Gopher is an early Internet protocol that organizes files in a
structured list for database searching.
Socks: Socks is a proxy server that provides a simple firewall. SocksV5 offers
authentication.
Exceptions: To allow specific IP addresses to bypass proxy servers, enter the
IP addresses here. You can also enter “wildcards” to allow a category of website
to bypass the proxy servers. For instance, if you enter www.*.com, the browser
will bypass the proxy servers for most Websites.
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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.
Ad Hoc Channel:
Select the Ad Hoc channel when in Ad Hoc mode. When communicating in
Ad Hoc mode, all devices must share the same channel.
Profile IP Settings:
You can Enable or Disable the IP Settings portion of your profile here. If you
select Disable you will need to configure the IP address information each time
you connect to a network. If you select Enable you will maintain the same IP
address information each time you connect to a network.
Power Mode:
Disable -This default setting consumes the most power.
Enable - This setting consumes the least power.
Launch Utility on Startup:
Select Enable or Disable.
Click Apply if you have made any changes.
*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.
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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. If inconsistent data flow
is a problem, only a minor modification should be made.
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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. You can
Add or Remove a profile, or configure the Properties of the profile in order to
connect with an available network.
Refresh:
Click on Refresh to get the
most updated list of
available networks.
Site Survey
Configure:
Highlight an existing
network and click
Configure; the
configuration window on the
next page will appear.
Advanced:
Highlight a network; click
Advanced to and the
screen on the next page
will appear.
Add:
Click Add and the screen on the next page will appear.
Remove:
Highlight a network profile; click Remove to remove a network from the profile
list.
Properties:
Highlight a network profile; click Properties and the screen on the next page
will appear.
Connect:
Highlight a network profile; click Connect to connect to that network.
Rescan:
Click Rescan to rescan and connect to the strongest signal with the current
SSID.
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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.
If you select WPA in the
Authentication field, please
see detailed instructions for
configuring WPA on the
following pages.
Click OK to save the
changes.
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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.
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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. All the devices on the network must use the
same EAP type when using a RADIUS server for authentication.
User Certificate: A certificate authority (CA) issues User Certificates to
verify that a public key belongs to a specific individual or company. This field
is not required here and is left blank.
Validate Server: Some RADIUS servers require that the Validate Server
field be selected. Check this field if your RADIUS server requires validation.
User Name: Enter the user name (admin) here.
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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.
Authentication > WPA -PSK
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.
To use WPA-PSK, enter a passphrase that is shared by all the devices on 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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Networking Basics (continued)
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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Networking Basics (continued)
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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Networking Basics (continued)
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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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. You 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.
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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
network. To continue click Next.
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Networking Basics (continued)
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 Yes 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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Networking Basics (continued)
Naming Your Computer
To name your computer in 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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Networking Basics (continued)
Naming Your Computer

 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 Windows XP
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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Networking Basics (continued)
Checking the IP Address in Windows XP
This window will appear.
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.
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Networking Basics (continued)
Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000

 Double-click on Network
Connections.

 Right-click on Local Area
Connections.

 Click on Properties.
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Networking Basics (continued)
Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000

 Click on Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP).

 Click Properties.

 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.
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Networking Basics (continued)
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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Troubleshooting
This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the
installation and operation of the DWL-G132. 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.)
1. How do I check to see that the drivers for the DWL-G132 are
installed properly?

 Go to Start > My
Computer >
Properties.

 Select the
Hardware
Tab.

 Click Device
Manager.
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Troubleshooting (continued)

 Double-click on
Network Adapters.

 Right-click on
D-Link AirPlus G
DWL-G132 Wireless
USB Adapter.
D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G132 Wireless USB Adapter

 Select Properties to
check that the drivers
are installed properly.
D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G132 Wireless USB Adapter
D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G132 Wireless USB Adapter

 Look under Device
Status to check that
the device is working
properly.

 Click OK.
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Troubleshooting (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 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?

 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.
4. Why can’t I get a wireless connection?
If you have enabled encryption on the DWL-G132, you must also enable
encryption on all wireless devices in the network in order to establish a wireless
connection.

 The encryption settings are: 64- or 128-bit. Make sure that the
encryption bit level is the same on the router and the DWL-G132.

 Make sure that the SSID on the wireless router (if you have one in your
network) and the DWL-G132 are exactly the same. If they are not,
wireless connection will not be established. The default SSID is default.
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Technical Specifications
Standard

 USB 2.01

 IEEE 802.11g

 IEEE 802.11b
Bus Type

 USB 2.0
Temperature

 Operating: 0ºC to 40ºC (32ºF to 104ºF)

 Storing: -20ºC to 75ºC (4ºF to 167ºF)
Humidity:

 80% maximum, non-condensing
Antenna Type:

 Omni-directional
Modulation Technology:

 Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)

 Complimentary Code Keying (CCK)
Security:

 64-, 128-bit WEP

 WPA - Wi-Fi Protected Access
Data Rates:

 54, 48, 36,24, 18, 11, 9, 6 5.5, 2, 1Mbps (with Automatic Fallback)
Frequency Range:

 2.4GHz to 2.462GHz
Range:2

 Indoors: Up to 328 feet (100 meters)

 Outdoors: Up to 1,312 feet (400 meters)
Media Access Control:

 CSMA/CA with ACK
1 - Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect range
2 - Environmental factors may adversely affect wireless signal range
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Technical Specifications (continued)
Receiver Sensitivity:
54Mbps OFDM
48Mbps OFDM
36Mbps OFDM
24Mbps OFDM
18Mbps OFDM
12Mbps OFDM
11Mbps OFDM
9Mbps OFDM
6Mbps OFDM
5.5Mbps CCK
2Mbps QPSK
1Mbps BPSK
Transmitter Output Power:

 14Bm ± 2dB
Physical Dimensions:

 L = 3.3 inches

 W = 2.1 inches

 H = 0.2 inches
Weight:

 0.021 lb. (4.4g)
Certifications:

 FCC part 15b
Warranty:
1 year
D-Link AirPlusTM G products can transfer data up to 5 times faster than standard 802.11b networks. They are also interoperable with 802.11b compliant
wireless devices.
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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
website, or by phone.
Tech Support for customers within the United States:
D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:
(877) 453-5465
24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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 7:30am to 12:00am EST
D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:
http://support.dlink.ca
email:support@dlink.ca
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Warranty and Registration
(USA only)
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 nonconforming 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 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:
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•
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 St., 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 DLink; 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 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 DLINK’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
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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.
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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.
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:
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.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator
End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located and must not operate in conjunction with any
This
must
not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
othertransmitter
antenna or
transmitter.
The equipment version marketed in US is restricted to usage of the channels 1- 11 only.
For a detailed warranty outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local
D-Link
office.warranty outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local
For a detailed
D-Link office.
Register your D-Link product online at http://support.dlink.com/register/
(09/23/2004)
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