D-Link DWL-122 User manual

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2.4GHzUSB
Wireless Adapter
DWL-122
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,
Macintosh OS X (10.2.x or later)
Before You Begin
You must have at least the following for PC Windows Based Computers:
•You will need a computer with an available USB port to connect the DWL-122
WirelessUSBadapter.
•At least a 300 MHz processor and 32 MB of memory
•An802.11bAccessPoint(forInfrastructureMode)oranother802.11b wireless
adapter(forAd-Hoc;Peer-to-Peernetworkingmode.)
•Properlyinstalledand working USB Controller.
DWL-122 Wireless USB Adapter
Check Your Package Contents
Theseare the items included with your DWL-122 purchase:
USB Extension Cable
You must have at least the following for Macintosh OS X Based Computers:
•A Power Mac G3 or G4, iMac, iBook, or PowerBook (post PowerBook G3) with
at least 128MB RAM.
•An 802.11bAccess Point (i.e., D-Link Wireless Router, access point orAirport
BaseStation for InfrastructureMode)oranother 802.11b wirelessadapter(for
Ad-Hoc;Peer-to-Peer networkingmode).
•Properlyinstalledand working USB Controller.
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TheInstallScreen will appear.
Turn on the computer and
Insert the D- Link Air DWL-122 Driver
CD intheCD-ROMdrive.
Thestep-by-stepinstructionsthatfollowareshown
in Windows XP.The stepsandscreensaresimilar
fortheotherWindowsoperatingsystems.
Windows OS Installation
Do NOT install
the DWL-122
USB Adapter into your
computer before
installing the driver
software on the D-Link
CD!
Click Install Driver/PC Utility
Antenna
Used to wirelessly
connectto802.11b
networks.
Link/Power LED
Link - Blinks when data is being
transmittedthroughthewireless
connection.
Power - Indicates that the DWL-122
is properly installed in the computer.
USB Connector
Connects to your
desktoporlaptop
computer.
For Macintosh OS X Installation
please refer to Section 1 for
Macintosh.
Product Overview
Insert the D-Link CD-ROM Into Your Computer

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If the CDAutorun function does not
automatically Go to Start > Run on
yourcomputer, then type
“D:\PC\Driver\Setup.exe.” If it does
start, proceed to the next screen.
Type “D:\PC\Driver\Setup.exe.”
Click Next
Click Next
ClickOK
The letter “D” represents the letter of the
CD-ROM drive. Your CD-ROM drive may be a
different drive letter.
D:\PC\Driver\Setup.exe

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Installing the DWL-122 Wireless USB
Adapter to Your Computer
A. Insert one end of the
USB Adapter into the
provided USB cable and
plug the other end into
your computer’s USB
Port.
Begin by pressing down on
the cover with your thumb. Then pull the cover away
from the DWL-122.
Removing the protective covering for the DWL-122.
ClickFinish
Click No, I will restart
my computer later
Shut down Your Computer

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Turn on Your Computer
When you restart your computer
this Found New Hardware
Wizard (Windows XP) screen
willappear:
Select Install the software
automatically (Recommended)
Click Next
WindowsXP will automatically
loadthedriver files.
Click Finish

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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 Air
DWL-122 Configuration 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-122, are connected to a wire-
less network and are ready to communicate!
Double-click the utility icon to use
the configuration utility.
For Windows XP, if you wish to use the Air USB Utility, please perform
the following steps.
Click Yes to finalize
the installation
For Windows Me and 98SE, this screen
mayappear.
For Windows XP/2000, a
screen similar to this Digital
Signature Not Found screen
mayappearduringtheinstalla-
tion.
Click Continue Anyway to
continue the installation

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Click Advanced
Uncheck “Use Windows to
configure my wireless net-
work settings.”
Click OK
YourInstallationisComplete!(Cont.)

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ClickOK
By initial factory settings, WEP
encryption is turned off. If your
access point or wireless router is
configured with WEP encryption,
please make sure to enter the
correct WEP key.
Connecting to a Wireless Network
Click Configure after
highlighting a
wireless network
you want to connect
to.
This window displays
the available wireless
networks.

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Connecting to a Wireless Network (cont.)
Finished! You should
now be connected to
your wireless network!
Now you are ready to
participate in your new
wireless environment!
Click Connect
The configured access point or
wireless router will be displayed in
the bottom window. If you have
more then one profile, select the
profile you wish to connect to.

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Macintosh OS X Driver Installation
Turn on your Macintosh and Insert the D- Link Air DWL-122
Driver CD intheCD-ROMdrive.
Thestep-by-stepinstructionsthatfollowareshown inMacintosh OS X
(10.2.x). AnIcon liketheone shownshouldappear onyour desktop.
To start the installation, double
click the “MAC” Folder , then
double click “DLinkUsbDriver.dmg”
That will extract the installation
package, “DLinkUsbDriver.pkg.”
Double Click to begin.
Double Click
The initial install screen will
appear and you must click
Continue to begin the installa-
tionprocess.
Your system may require you
to enter a username and
password to be able to install
software.
Click Continue
DLinkUsbDriver.pkg
>>
Double Click

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Macintosh OS X Driver Installation (cont.)
Click Continue
You will be prompted for a
destination for the installa-
tion files. Select the loca-
tion by double-clicking the
appropriate hard disk drive.
Click Continue Installation
Finished! Your Computer Will Now Restart
See Step 2 (Windows Installation) to see how your
adapter connects to your Macintosh.
Click Restart

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Appendix A
Using the Configuration Utility
For Macintosh OS X (10.2.x)
Load System Preferences and you will see
an icon located near the bottom called
WirelessAdaptor
Single Click
A. Network Name: The
Service Set Identifier is the
name assigned to the
wireless network. The
factory SSID setting is set
to default.
B. Network Type:
Displays the type of
network you are con-
nected to. The factory
setting is set to Access
point. Ad-Hoc mode is
used for peer-to-peer
networking.
D. Signal Strength: The
Signal Strength repre-
sents the wireless signal
between the access point
and the DWL-122.
A
BC
D
C. Channel: Displays the
channel information. By
default, the channel is set to 6.
Please note that the DWL-122
will automatically adjust
channel depending on the
Access Point.
E
F. My Networks: For setting up
multiple network profiles.
Convenient for users travelling
between wireless networks in
different areas.
F
E. Available Wireless
Networks: Wireless
Networks within range
of the DWL-122. Also
displays the type of
network, signal
strength, channel, and if
encryption is enabled.

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By clicking Properties and
Create this screen will appear.
Here you can modify your WEP
Settings and set the Key Index
and also setup new profiles.
Appendix A (cont.)
Click Apply to finalize the settings.

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Appendix B
Using the Configuration Utility
For Windows Operating Systems
A. Status: Displays the
MAC Address of the
Access Point that is
associated with the
DWL-122.
B. SSID:The Service Set Identifier
is the name assigned to the
wireless network. The factory
SSID setting is set to default.
F. TxRate: The default
setting is Auto; meaning,
TxRate settings are
automatically determined
by the DWL-122 depend-
ing on the distance from
the access point. H. Signal Strength: The Signal Strength represents
the wireless signal between the access point and the
DWL-122. The percentage coincides with the graphical
bar.
G. Channel: Displays the channel
information. By default, the channel is
set to 6. Please note that the DWL-122
will automatically adjust channel
depending on the Access Point.
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C
D
F
B
A
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C. Frequency:Dis-
plays the current
frequencyusedby
theadapter.
D. Wireless Mode: The factory setting is set to Infrastructure. Ad-Hoc mode is used for
peer-to-peer networking.
E. Encryption: Displays the current encryption status of the wireless connection.
I. Packet
Count: Graphi-
cally displays
the statistics of
data transmitted
and received.

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J. 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.
K. Wireless Mode:
The factory setting is
set to Infrastructure.
Ad-Hoc mode is used
for peer-to-peer
networking.
L. Data Encryption: The
default setting is set to
Disabled. The adapter
supports WEP when
encryption is enabled.
M. Authentication: You can specify
the authentication mode for the
wireless network. The default
setting is set to Open Authentica-
tion.
N. 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.
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Appendix B (cont.)

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Technical Support
You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website.
D-Linkprovidesfreetechnical support for customers within the United States and
withinCanadaforthedurationofthewarrantyperiodonthisproduct.
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:
[phone]
24 hours a day, seven days a week.
D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:
http://support.dlink.com
email:[email protected]
Tech Support for customers within Canada:
D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:
[phone]
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 9:00pm EST
D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:
http://support.dlink.ca
email:[email protected]