D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G122 User manual

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AirPlusGTM
HighSpeed802.11g
USBWireless Adapter
DWL-G122
If anyofthe aboveitemsaremissing,pleasecontactyourreseller.
Thisproductworkswiththefollowingoperating
systemsoftware:WindowsXP,Windows
2000,WindowsMe,Windows98SE
BeforeYou Begin
You musthaveatleastthe following:
•You will need acomputerwithan availableUSB porttoconnectthe
DWL-G122 Wireless USB adapter.
•Atleasta500 MHzprocessorand 62 MBofmemory
•An802.11b or802.11gAccess Point(forInfrastructureMode)oranother802.
11b or802.11g wireless adapter(forAd-Hoc;Peer-to-Peernetworking mode.)
•Properlyinstalled and working USB Controller.
DWL-G122 Wireless USBAdapter
CheckYourPackageContents
Thesearethe itemsincluded withyourDWL-G122 purchase:
Cradle
CD-ROM(containing Drivers,Manualand Warranty)
@2004D-LinkSystems,Inc.Allrightsreserved.Trademarksorregisteredtrademarksarethepropertyoftheirrespectiveholders.Softwareand
specificationssubjecttochangewithoutnotice.

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USBConnector
ConnectstoYours
desktop orlaptop
computerl.
DWL-G122 Overview
The Install Screen will appear.
Turnon thecomputerand
InserttheD-LinkAirPulsGTMDWL-
G122DriverCD intheCD-ROMdrive.
The step-by-stepinstructionsthatfolloware
showninWindowsXP.The stepsand screens
aresimilarfortheotherWindowsoperating
systems
InserttheD-LinkCD-ROMIntoYour
Computer
DoNOTinstall
theDWL-G122
USBAdapterintoyour
computerbefore
installing thedriver
softwareon theD-Link
CD!
Click Install Drivers
Link/PowerLED
Link-IndicatesthattheDWL-G122
isproperlyinstalled inthe computer.
Power-blinks when dataisbeing
transmitted through the wireless
connection.
Antenna
Used towirelessly
connectto802.11b
or802.11g
networks.

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Click Next
Click Next
If the CDAutorun function doesnot
automaticallystarton yourcomputer,
type “D:\Driver\Setup.exe”If itdoes
start, proceed tothe nextscreen.
Theletter“D”
representsthe
letteroftheCD-ROM
drive.YourCD-ROM
drive may beadifferent
drive letter.
Click Next

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ClickFinish
Click No,Iwill restart
mycomputerlater
Shutdownyourcomputer
Click ContinueAnyway
InstallingtheDWL-G122 Wireless USB
AdaptertoYourLaptop Computer
A.Make suretoturnoff yourcomputer.
B.Insert one end of the USBAdapter into the provided
USB cable and plug the other end into your computer’s
USB Port.

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ClickFinish
RestartYourComputer
When you restartyourcomputer
thisFound NewHardware
Wizard(WindowsXP)screen
will appear:
SelectInstall thesoftware
automatically(Recommended)
Click Next
WindowsXP will automatically
loadthe driverfiles.
Click ContinueAnyway

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ForWindows2000,this
DigitalSignatureNot
Found screen mayappear
during the installation.
Click Yes tocontinue
the installation
YourInstallationisComplete!
Afteryou’vecontinued inWindowsXP (orafterthe computerrestartsinthe
otherWindowsoperating systems),theD-LinkAirPlusDWL-G122 Con-
figuration Utilitywill automaticallystartand the utilityicon will appearin
the bottomrighthand cornerofthe desktop screen (systray).Ifthisicon
appearsGREEN,thenyou have successfullyinstalledtheDWL-G122,
areconnectedtoawireless networkand arereadytocommunicate!
Double-click theutilityicon touse
theconfiguration utility.
ForWindowsMeand 98,this
screenmay appear.
Click Yes tofinalizethe
installation

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Appendix
UsingtheConfigurationUtility
A.Status:Displays the
MACAddress ofthe
Access Pointthatis
associated withthe
DWL-G122.
B.SSID:The ServiceSetIdentifier
isthe nameassigned tothe
wireless network.The factory
SSIDsetting issettodefault.
C.Frequency:
Displays the current
frequency used by
the adapter.
D.Wireless Mode:The factorysetting issettoInfrastructure.Ad-Hocmode isused for
peer-to-peernetworking.
F. ConnectionInfo:
Displays connected or
authenticated
information.
I. Signal
Strength/Link
Quality:Repre-
sentsthe
wireless signal
qualityand
strengthbetween
the access point
and the DWL-
G122.The
percentage
coincideswith
the graphicalbar.
H.Channel:Displays
the channel
information.By
default, the channel
issetto6.Please
notethatthe DWL-
G122 will automati-
callyadjustchannel
depending on the
Access Point.
E.Encryption:Displays the currentencryption statusofthe wireless connection.
G. TxRate:The
defaultsetting is
Auto;meaning,
TxRatesettings
areautomatically
determined by
the DWL-G122
depending on the
distancefromthe
access point.
J.PacketCount: Graphicallydisplays the statistics ofdata
transmitted and received.
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Appendix
UsingtheConfigurationUtility(cont.)
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L.Wireless Mode:
The factorysetting is
settoInfrastructure.
Ad-Hocmode isused
forpeer-to-peer
networking.
N.Authentication:You can specify
the authentication mode forthe
wireless network.The default
setting issettoOpenAuthentica-
tion.
O.Key Length:When encryption isenabled,
you will havethe option tospecifythe leveland
keyformatofthe encryption used.Selectthe
appropriateKeyIndex:1-4and enterACSII or
hexadecimaldigitsinthe appropriatefield.
K.SSID:The ServiceSet
Identifieristhe nameas-
signed tothe wireless
network.The factorySSID
setting issettodefault.Make
changesheretomatchthe
SSIDon existing Wireless
RouterorAccess Point.
M.DataEncryption:The
defaultsetting issetto
Disabled.The adapter
supportsWEP when
encryption isenabled.
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N
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P.IEEE 802.1x:When encryption isenabled,you will havethe option tospecifythe level
and keyformatofthe encryption used.Selectthe appropriateKeyIndex:1-4and enter
ACSII orhexadecimaldigitsinthe appropriatefield.

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