D-Link AirPlus XTREME G DWL-G132 User manual

AirPlus Xtreme G™
802.11g/2.4GHz
Wireless G USB Adapter
DWL-G132
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
CD-ROM (containing Drivers, Manual, and Warranty)
This product works with the following
operating system software:
Windows XP, Windows 2000,
Windows Me, Windows 98SE
Before You Begin
DWL-G132 AirPlus Xtreme G™ 802.11g/2.4GHz
Wireless G USB Adapter
Check Your Package Contents
These are the items included with your DWL-G132 purchase:
You must have at least the following:
• A computer with an available USB port
• At least a 500MHz processor and 64MB of memory
• An 802.11g or 802.11b Access Point (for Infrastructure Mode) or another
802.11g or 802.11b wireless adapter (for Ad-Hoc; Peer-to-Peer networking
mode.)
• Properly installed and working USB controller
Cradle
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Click Next
Click Next
Click Install Drivers
If the Installation Wizard does not
automatically start on your computer,
type “D:\Drivers\setup.exe.” If it does
start, proceed to the next screen.
The step-by-step instructions that follow are shown in
Windows XP. The steps and screens are similar for the
other Windows operating systems.
Turn on the computer and insert the D-Link AirPlus
Xtreme G™ DWL-G132 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive.
The Installation Wizard will automatically appear.
Installing the Drivers
Do NOT install
the DWL-G132
Wireless G USB Adapter
into your computer
before installing the
driver software from
the D-Link CD!

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Click Finish
Select Yes I want to restart
my computer now
Installing the Drivers (continued)
Click Next
Click Continue Anyway
Windows XP/2000 Users
may see this screen during
installation.

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Connecting the DWL-G132 Adapter to
Your Computer
A. Begin by pressing down on
the cover with your thumb.
Link/Activity LED
Link - Indicates that the DWL-G132
is properly installed.
Activity - Blinks when data is being
transmitted through the wireless
connection.
USB Port
Used to connect the DWL-G132
to your computer.
Remove the protective covering from the DWL-G132.
B. Pull the cover away from the
DWL-G132.
C. Insert the DWL-G132 into an
available USB port on your
computer.
Optional: If desired or
necessary, attach the cradle
between the DWL-G132 and
your computer.

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The Found New Hardware Wizard
After connecting the DWL-G132,
the Found New Hardware Wizard
(Windows XP) screen will appear:
Click Next
Select Install the software
automatically (Recommended)
Click Finish to complete
the installation.
For Windows XP/2000: The Digital
Signature Not Found screen may
appear during the installation.
Click Continue Anyway
If prompted, restart your computer.

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Your Installation is Complete!
After completing the Found New Hardware Wizard, the D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G™
DWL-G132 Configuration Utility will automatically start and the utility icon will appear
in the bottom right hand corner of the desktop screen (system tray). If this icon appears
GREEN, then you have successfully installed the DWL-G132, are connected to a
wireless network and are ready to communicate!
Double-click the utility icon to
use the configuration utility.
If the utility icon does not appear,
double-click the shortcut icon that
has appeared on your desktop.

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Appendix A - Using the AirPlus Xtreme G™
Utility in Windows XP
Uncheck Use Windows
to configure my wireless
network settings
Click OK
Click the XP Networking icon
to use the Zero Configuration
Wireless Settings.
Click Advanced
For Windows XP, if you wish to use the AirPlus Xtreme G™ utility, please do the
following steps.

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Appendix B - Using the AirPlus Xtreme G™
Utility
• Status: Displays the MAC Address of the Access Point that is associated with the
DWL-G132.
• SSID: Displays the Service Set Identifier assigned to the wireless network.
• Frequency: Displays the current frequency used by the adapter.
• Wireless Mode: Displays the wireless mode. The default is Infrastructure.
• Encryption: Displays whether Encryption is enabled or disabled.
• Connection Info: Indicates if the adapter is connected to the network.
• TxRate: Displays the current data transmission rate.
• Channel: Displays the channel information. By default, the channel is set to 6 and
selection is automatically determined by the DWL-G132.
• Signal Quality: The percentage coincides with the graphical bar.
• Signal Strength: Represents the wireless signal between the access point and
the DWL-G132.
• Packet Count: Graphically displays the statistics of data transmitted and received.

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• SSID: The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned 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.
• Wireless Mode: The factory setting is set to Infrastructure. Ad-Hoc mode is used
for peer-to-peer networking.
• Data Encryption: The default setting is set to Disabled. The adapter supports WEP
and WPA when encryption is enabled.
• Authentication: Allows you to specify the authentication mode for the network. The
default setting is set to Open Authentication.
• 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 ASCII or hexadecimal digits in the appropriate field.
• IEEE 802.1x: When encryption is enabled, you will have the option to specify if you
wish to use 802.1x authentication.
Appendix B - Using the AirPlus Xtreme G™
Utility (continued)

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Appendix C - IP Address Configuration
To connect to a network, make sure the proper network
settings are configured for the DWL-G132.
For Microsoft Windows XP:
right click on My Network Places icon on the desktop
> select Properties > Double-click on the Network
Connection associated with the Ethernet adapter (i.e.,
D-Link DWL-G132).
Input a static IP address in the same range as
the Wireless Router or Access Point.
Static IP address setup
Click OK
IP address: 192.168.0.28
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Click OK
Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Click Properties
Select Obtain an IP address
automatically (if the Wireless
Router or Access Point has
DHCP server enabled)
Select Obtain DNS server
address automatically
Dynamic IP address setup
Used when a DHCP server is available on
the local network. (i.e. Router)
Used when a DHCP server is not available
on the local network.
Select Use the following IP address