D-Link 802.11g Wireless LAN USB Adapter DWL-G122 User manual

2D-Link DWL-G122 User Manual
Table of Contents
Product Overview ........................................................ 3
Package Contents ................................................... 3
System Requirements ............................................. 3
Introduction .............................................................. 4
Features .................................................................. 5
Hardware Overview ................................................. 6
Installation....................................................................7
Getting Started ........................................................ 7
Remove Existing Installations............................ 7
Disable Other Wireless Adapters....................... 8
Wireless Installation Considerations...................... 10
Adapter Installation................................................ 11
............................................................. 17
D-Link Wireless Connection Manager ................... 17
Wireless Networks ........................................... 18
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ..........................19
My Wireless Networks ..................................... 23
................................................... 24
............................................... 25
Support ............................................................ 26
About ............................................................... 27
Connect to a Wireless Network................................ 28
Using Windows®Vista™......................................... 28
Using Windows®XP............................................... 30
Wireless Security....................................................... 31
What is WPA? .......................................................31
....................... 32
Using the D-Link Wireless Connection
Manager........................................................... 32
Using Windows®Vista...................................... 34
Using the Windows®XP Utility ......................... 36
.......................... 38
Using the D-Link Wireless Connection
Manager........................................................... 38
 ........................................................ 39
Wireless Basics ......................................................... 43
Wireless Modes ..................................................... 47
 .................................................... 48
Check your IP address .......................................... 48
Windows®................................ 48
Windows Vista™Users..................................... 48
Statically Assign an IP address ............................. 49
Windows®................................ 49
Windows Vista™Users..................................... 50
........................................... 51
Table of Contents

3D-Link DWL-G122 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview





System Requirements

® Vista™, 2000 (Service Pack 4) or XP (Service Pack 2)


Product Overview
Package Contents

4D-Link DWL-G122 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction

Wireless G family of 802.11g wireless networking devices.

                




You can also enable support for WPA and WPA2, for better data encryption and user authentication.



to the wireless network.
     

(infrastructure) to connect with wireless access points or routers.


factors will adversely affect wireless signal range.


5D-Link DWL-G122 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
Features



.

Protected Setup (WPS) providing you a much higher level of security for your data and communication
than has previously been available.


S      



6D-Link DWL-G122 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
Hardware Overview
USB Port
Used to connectthe DWL-G122
to your computer.
WPS Button
Press the WPS button to automatically
connect to a WPS-enabled wireless
router or access point and establish
connectivity. Refer to pg 19.

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Getting Started
Installation
This section will walk you through the installation process. If you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in
device manager before installing your D-Link adapter. Also, if you have previously installed another wireless adapter,
please make sure any software is uninstalled.




Remove Existing Installations
If you’ve installed a different manufacture’s adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the software is

to use multiple adapters at different times, make sure the utilities are not set to load when your computer boots up.
Windows®XP users may use the built-in wireless utility for all adapters.

Windows®™Start > Control Panel > .
Windows®Start >  > Control Panel > .

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Disable Other Wireless Adapters

it is recommended to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters).
From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select
Properties.
Click the Hardware tab and then click . Scroll down
the list and click the +sign to the left of Network Adapters.
Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select
Disable.

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Click Yes to disable the adapter.
The adapter is now disabled. When disabled, a red X will be
displayed.
Disabling the adapter will not remove the drivers. If you would like
to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable.

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Wireless Installation Considerations
The D-Link wireless adapter lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within
the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of

depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key

1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link adapter and other network devices to a
minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position

2                   
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
range. Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through


4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that
generate RF noise.
5
home security systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make

a signal even if the phone in not in use.

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

Turn on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWL-G122 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive.
If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer, go to Start > Run. In the run box type “
” (where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive).
When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers.
Adapter Installation
Click Install Drivers

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The InstallShield Wizard window will appear.
C:\Program
Files\D-Link\DWL-G122
your hard drive. To install to a different location click Browse
and specify the location.
Select the Program Files folder location.
Click 
Click 
Click 

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
If you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to
page 15. The following instructions will connect you to a wireless
network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).
         
computer.
If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel.
Click 
Click 

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To connect to your network using the WPS push button

screenshot.
Press the WPS button on your access point or wireless router
within 2 minutes to establish connectivity.
When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to
your wireless network. Click Finish to complete your setup.
Click Finish
Push Button Configuration (PBC)

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To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually
connect to a wireless network and then click .
Click 
Click the Scan button to display a list of wireless networks (site
survey). Click on the network name (SSID) and click .
Click 
Enter the network name (SSID) manually. If you enter the SSID
incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to the site survey
page. Click Scan to display the site survey page.
Click 

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Click Finish to continue. If you are prompted to reboot your
computer, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now.
Click Finish

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Section 3 - Configuration
Configuration
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D-Link Wireless Connection Manager
The D-Link DWL-G122 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the management software. The manager provides
the user an easy interface to change any settings related to the wireless adapter. Clicking on the Wireless Connection
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If you are using Windows®Vista™please skip to page 27 or Windows®XP skip to page 29.
Double-click the Wireless Connection
icon on your desktop.

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Section 3 - Configuration
Wireless Networks
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of the wireless network.
Displays the MAC address of the wireless
device.
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connection.
If there is a “lock” icon, this means the wireless
network is secure. You must know the encryption
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Displays the channel of the wireless network.
Connect to a wireless network using Wi-Fi
Protected Setup. Refer to the next page.
Rescans for available wireless networks in your
area.
Highlight a wireless network and click the
Connect button. If the network is secure, a
pop-up window will appear. Enter the security
information to connect (refer to the Wireless
Security section for more information).
Select a wireless network profile from the
drop-down menu and click Activate to connect.
Allow up to 30 seconds to connect.
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SSID:
Channel:
Signal:
Security:
Refresh Button:
Connect Button:
Activate Button:
The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. To connect
to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect.
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Section 3 - Configuration
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) System is designed for easy setup
of security-enabled Wi-Fi networks. It is recommended to have
the access point or wireless router nearby during setup.
For more information on WPS, visit the Wi-Fi Alliance website
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utility that connects you to other WPS-enabled devices. A
connection can be established by clicking on the virtual button,
then pushing the physical button on the access point or wireless
router within 120 seconds. Refer to page 14.
“  ” (PIN) is a unique number
generated randomly by the wireless adapter’s utility. Entering
this number in the utility of the WPS-enabled wireless router or
access point connects you with the intended wireless network.
Refer to the next page for more information.

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Push Button
1. To connect to your network, press the WPS button
on the adapter and hold for two seconds until the
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2. Press the WPS button located on your access
point or router to continue. This screen will appear
once you have successfully established connection
with your network.