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Table of Contents

Table of Contents ............................................................................................... 2

Package Contents ..............................................................................................4

Introduction .......................................................................................................5

Features and Benefits .........................................................................................7

Wireless Basics .................................................................................................8

Installation Considerations ................................................................................9

Getting Started .................................................................................................10

Using the Configuration Utility .........................................................................13

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Networking Basics ........................................................................................... 24

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 38

Technical Specifications .................................................................................. 41

Contacting Technical Support ........................................................................ 43

Warranty .......................................................................................................... 44

Registration .....................................................................................................48

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Package Contents

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Wireless AG USB 2.0 Adapter

 Manual on CD  Quick Installation Guide  Cradle

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Minimum 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

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Introduction

The D-Link

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), and the convenience of both 802.11a and 802.11g connectivity, you can connect to a wireless network at home, at the office or at any wireless hotspot. Now you can stay connected wherev er you are and wherever you go.

The DWL-A G132 is Wi-Fi compliant, meaning that it can connect and interoperate with other 802.11b , 802.11g and 802.11a Wi-Fi-compliant wireless routers, access points and adapters. The DWL-AG132 connects to any available USB port on a laptop or desktop Windo ws -based computer, and also includes a USB cradle. With the optional USB cradle, the DWL-AG132 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, b y the pool, at the local coffee shop, or in an airport terminal while waiting to board your next flight.

The adapter works with Microsoft Windo ws 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-AG132 automatically connects to other D-Link

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The DWL-AG132 has the newest, strongest and most advanced security features availab le 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 f eatures 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 netw ork.) This ensures much g reater security than the standard WEP security . (By contrast, the pre vious WEP encryption implementations required the keys to be changed manually.)

*Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a/g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary . Network conditions and evironmental f actors lower actual data throughput rate .

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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 D WL-AG132, 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 WP A, the D WL-AG132 will obtain a ne w 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 D WL-AG132, y ou will automatically receive a new k ey e very time you connect, vastly increasing the safety of your communication.

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Features and Benefits

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Provides maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps (108Mbps1 in T urbo mode).

Compact size for placement anywhere. Convenience of Plug & Play installation.

Fully 802.11a/802.11b/802.11g compatible.

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USB 2.0 standard2.

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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.

Features and Benefits

Optimal wireless reception using its cradle (included). Position the

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DWL-AG132 almost anywhere in your workspace to achieve the best reception possible.

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Supports Infrastructure networks via an access point and Peer-to-Peer communication in Ad-Hoc mode.

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User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities.

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Connects at up to 328 feet indoors3.

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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.

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Wireless Basics

D-Link 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 cab ling 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.

wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-

Wireless Basics

People use WLAN technology for man y 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 f ast 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 wa ys to meet the needs of specific applications and installations. Configurations are easily changed and range from P eerto-Peer networks suitab le for a small n umber of users to larger Infrastructure networks to accommodate hundreds or thousands of users, depending on the number of wireless devices deployed.

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Installation Considerations

The DWL-A G132 lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within its operating range. K eep in mind, howe ver , 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 mater ials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:

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Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DWL-AG132 and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your DWL-AG132’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your de vices so that the number of w alls or ceilings is minimized.

Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5

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meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2degree 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.

Installation Considerations

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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.

Keep y our product awa y (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or

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appliances that generate RF noise.

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Getting Started

With its default settings, the DWL-AG132 will connect with other

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 tw o or more D WL-A G132 Wireless Network USB adapters.

On the following pages we will show you an example of an Infrastructure Network and an Ad-Hoc Network.

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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 A laptop computer with a D-Link A desktop computer with a D-Link A cable modem - D-Link DCM-201

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Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network

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Infrastructure Network

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For a typical wireless setup at home (as shown above), please do the following:

You will need broadband Inter net 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.

Install the D-Link into an availab le USB port on your desktop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-AG132.)

Install the D-Link into an availab le USB port on your laptop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-AG132.)

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Setting up a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network

Ad Hoc Network

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For a typical wireless setup at home (as shown above), please do the following:

Install the D-Link into the desktop computer.

the product.)

Install the D-Link into the laptop computer.

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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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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

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Using the Configuration Utility

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management software. The utility provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to the wireless adapter. After y ou have completed the installation of the DWL-AG132 (refer to the 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 wa y to start the Configuration Utility is to click on Start>Programs>D-Link

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.

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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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Link Info

Using the Configuration Utility

Status:

SSID:

Frequency:

Wireless Mode:

Encryption:

Tx Rate:

Displays the MAC address of the access point or router to which the DWL-AG132 is associated.

The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to the wireless network. The fa ctory SSID setting is default.

802.11b indicates that the DWL-AG132 is communicating in the

2.4GHz band.

Either Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc will be displayed here. (Please see the

Getting Started

two modes.)

You can see if WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is Enabled or Disabled here.

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).

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Channel:

The default setting is Auto. The channel selection is automatically determined by the DWL-AG132.

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Using the Configuration Utility

Rescan:

Link Quality:

Signal Strength: Displays the signal strength and the link quality of the D WL-AG132’ s

Data Rate:

Rescans for the strongest signal with the current SSID and associates with that access point or router.

Displays the Link Quality of the DWL-AG132’s wireless connection to the access point or router .

wireless connection to the access point or router

Displays the statistics of the data packets that are transmitted and received.

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Configuration

Using the Configuration Utility

SSID:

Wireless Mode:

Ad Hoc Band:

Channel:

Tx Rate (11B/G):

Tx Rate (11A):

The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to the wireless network. The fa ctory SSID setting is default.

Either Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc will be displayed here. (Please see the

Getting Started

two modes.) When Ad Hoc is selected in the Wireless Mode pulldo wn menu, this

field will be configurable. In AdHoc mode, select either 802.11a,

802.11b, 802.11g or super A/G. All devices in Ad Hoc mode must select the same band here.

The channel selection is automatically determined by the DWL-AG132.

The default setting is Auto. These settings are automatically determined for the maximum wireless signal rate.

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Using the Configuration Utility

Power Mode:

Preamble:

Support Band:

Apply:

Continuous Access Mode is the default setting. For best results leave this setting at the default.

Preamble Type - By default the preamble is set to

Preamble

(Cyclic Redundancy Check) used in communication between the access point and the wireless network adapters. CRC is a common technique for detecting data transmission errors. High traffic networks should use the shorter preamble type. The DWL-AG132 will automatically determine the best Preamble length.

Select 11B, 11G, 11A, and/or Super A/G. You may select any or all of the bands to reflect the IEEE802.11 band of each of the devices on your network.

Click Apply to save the changes.

. The preamble defines the length of the CRC block

Short and Long

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Encryption

Using the Configuration Utility

Encryption:

Auth. Mode:

Config:

Select the Encryption mode here. The choices are: WEP, WPA, WP A-PSK or None . When WPA or WP A-PSK is selected, clic k Config and the pop-up windows, shown on the following pages, will appear on your screen.

Choose one of the following modes: Open Authentication – the DWL-AG132 is visible to all devices on the network. Shared Authentication – allows communication only with other devices with identical WEP settings. Auto – the DWL-AG132 will automatically select the best Authentication mode for your network.

When you select WPA or WPA-PSK in the Auth. Mode pulldown menu, click Config. The popup windows shown on the following pages will appear.

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Using the Configuration Utility

Default Key &

Network Key:

Key Length:

Key Format:

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.

Select the Ke y length from the pulldo wn men u.

Choose Hexadecimal or ASCII format.

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.

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Encryption-WPA

When you select WPA in the Encryption window, the screen below will appear.

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Select a

Certificate:

Server /Domain

Name:

Choose a

Certificate

Authority:

OK:

Select the appropriate Certificate from the pulldown menu.

Enter the Server/Domain Name of the RADIUS server.

Enter the Login name here. Choose a Certificate Authority from the pulldown menu. A Certificate

Authority (CA) issues User Certificates to verify that a public key belongs to a specific individual or company.

Click OK to save the settings.

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Encryption-WPA-PSK

When you select WPA-PSK in the Encryption window, the screen below will appear. 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.

By using TKIP (T emporal Ke y Integrity Protocol), the security keys change at set intervals, creating a network that is more secure than one that utilizes WEP encryption alone.

Using the Configuration Utility

Define WPA PSK:

OK:

Enter the WPA Passphrase. All the devices on the netwo rk must share this same passphrase in order to communicate on the network.

Click OK to save the passphrase.

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Site Survey

Using the Configuration Utility

Available Network:

Profile:

Refresh:

Connect:

Remove:

Properties:

Connect:

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.

In the lower half of the screen, you can manage the profiles that you have created. 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. When you click Add, Properties or Connect, the popup screen on the next page will appear for configuration purposes.

Click on Refresh to get the most updated list of available networks. Highlight a network profile; click Connect to connect to that network.

Click Add and the screen on the next page will appear.Add: Highlight a network profile; click Remove to remove a network from

the profile list. Click to configure properties on the popup screen on the next page.

Highlight a network profile; click Connect to connect to that network.

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Site Survey - Profile Configuration

When you click Add, Properties or Connect in the Site Survey screen, this popup screen appears for configuration purposes.

Using the Configuration Utility

Profile Name:

SSID:

Wireless Mode:

Channel:

Tx Rate:

Power Mode:

Enter a name for the network profile here.

The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to the wireless network. The fa ctory SSID setting is default.

Either Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc will be displayed here. (Please see the

Getting Started

two modes.) The channel selection is automatically determined by the

DWL-AG132.

The default setting is Auto. These settings are automatically determined for the maximum wireless signal rate.

Continuous Access Mode is the default setting. For best results leave this setting at the default.

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Site Survey - Profile Configuration - continued

Using the Configuration Utility

Encryption:

Auth. Mode:

Config:

When you select WPA or WPA-PSK in the Auth. Mode pulldown menu, click Config. The popup windows shown on the following pages will appear.

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About

Using the Configuration Utility

About:

The About screen displays the MAC address, Utility version and the Driver version of the DWL-AG132.

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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 ref er to w ebsites such as http://www.homenethelp.com

http://www .microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers

and using Windows 2000,/Me/98SE. Go to Start>Control Panel>Network Connections Select Set up a home or small office network

Networking Basics

When this screen appears, click Next.

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Please follow all the instructions in this window:

Networking Basics

Click Next. In the following windo w, 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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Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional.)

Networking Basics

Click Next.

Enter a Workgr oup name. All computers on your netw ork should have the same Workgr oup name.

Click Next.

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Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes.

Networking Basics

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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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.

Networking Basics

Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive A.

Click Next.

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Please read the information under Here’ s how in the screen below . After you complete the Network Setup Wizard y ou will use the Network Setup Disk to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on your netw ork. Clic k Ne xt.

Networking Basics

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Please read the information on this screen, then click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard.

Networking Basics

The new settings will take eff ect when you restart the computer. Clic k Yes to restart the computer.

You have completed configuring this computer. Ne xt, y ou 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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Please read the information on this screen, then click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard.

Networking Basics

The new settings will take eff ect when you restart the computer. Clic k Yes to restart the computer.

You have completed configuring this computer. Ne xt, y ou 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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Naming your Computer

To name y our computer using Windows XP, please f ollo w these directions:

Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen). Right-click on My Computer. Select Properties.

Networking Basics

Select the Computer Name Tab in the System Properties window. Y ou ma y enter a Computer Description if you wish; this field is optional.

To rename the computer and join a domain, clic k Change.

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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 hav e the same Workgroup name . Click OK.

Networking Basics

Checking the IP Address in

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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Checking the IP Address in Windows XP

Click the Support tab.

Networking Basics

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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Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000

Double-click on Network Connections.

Networking Basics

Right-click on Local Area Connections.

Click on Properties.

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Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000

Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Click Properties.

Networking Basics

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 ser ver, you must enter the IP address of the Default Gatew a y.)

The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP (Internet Service Provider.)

Click OK.

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Checking the Wireless Connection by

Pinging in Windows XP and 2000

Networking Basics

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-AG132. 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-AG132 are installed properly?

Go to Start > My Computer > Properties.

Select the Hardware T ab. Click Device Manager.

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Double-click on Network Adapters.

Troubleshooting

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Look under Device Status to check that the de vice is w orking properly.

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Click OK.

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2. What variables may cause my wireless products to lose reception?

D-Link products let you access your network from virtually anywhere you want. Howe ver , 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.

Troubleshooting

4. Why can’t I get a wireless connection?

If you have enabled encryption on the DWL-A 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 D WL-AG132.

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

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5.15-5.35GHz, 5.725-5.825GHz,

Technical Specifications

Standard

Bus Type

Temperature

Operating: 0ºC to 40ºC (32ºF to 104ºF) Storing: -20ºC to 75ºC (4ºF to 167ºF)

Humidity

Antenna Type

Modulation Technology

Security

USB 2.0

IEEE 802.11g

IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11a

USB 2.0

80% maximum, non-condensing

Chip Antenna

Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) Complimentary Code Keying (CCK)

64-, 128-bit WEP WPA - Wi-Fi Protected Access

Data Rates

108, 54, 48, 36,24, 18, 11, 9, 6 5.5, 2, 1Mbps (with Automatic Fallback)

Frequency Range

2.4GHz to 2.4835GHz (Note: Frequency channel for USA is restricted to 1-11channels.) Indoors: Up to 328 feet (100 meters)

Range

Media Access

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

CSMA/CA with ACK

Control

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

Receiver Sensitivity

Transmitter Output Power

Physical Dimensions

Weight

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

80211 a :16 dbm 802.11 b/g:17 dbm

L = 3.3 inches

W = 2.1 inches

H = 0.2 inches

0.021 lb. (4.4g)

Certifications

Warranty

FCC part 15b

1 year

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Contacting 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 web

site, or by phone.

T ech Support for customer s within the United States:

D-Link Technical Support over the T elephone:

(877) 453-5465 Monday through F rida y 6:00am to 6:00pm.

D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:

http://support.dlink.com email:support@dlink.com

Contacting Technical Support

T ec h Support for customers within Canada:

D-Link Technical Support over the T elephone:

(800) 361-5265 Monday to F rida y 8:30am to 9:00pm EST

D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:

http://support.dlink.ca email:support@dlink.ca

When contacting technical support, please provide the following information:

Serial number of the unit Model number or product name

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Warranty

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 . P ossessions or Protectorates, U .S. Military Installations, addresses with an APO or FPO.

Warranty

Limited Warranty:

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 (“W arranty Period”), except as otherwise stated herein.

1-Year Limited W arranty for the Product(s) is defined as f ollows:

· Hardware (excluding pow er supplies and fans) One (1) Year

· Pow er Supplies and Fans One (1) Year

· Spare parts and spare kits Ninety (90) days D-Link’s sole ob ligation shall be to repair or replace the defective Hardware during the Warranty P eriod 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 Hardw are need not be new or have an identical mak e, model or part. D-Link may in its sole discretion replace the def ective 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 W arranty P eriod 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:

substantially conform to D-Link’s then current functional specifications f or the Software, as set f orth in the applicable documentation, from the date of original retail purchase of the Software for a period of ninety (90) days (“W arranty Period”), provided that the Software is properly installed on approv ed hardware and operated as contemplated in its documentation. D-Link further warrants that, during the Warranty P eriod, the magnetic media on which D-Link delivers the Software will be free of physical def ects . 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 f or 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. Softw are will be w arranted for the remainder of the original W arr anty 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 non-conforming 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 Softw are for which a refund is given automatically terminates.

D-Link warrants that the hardware portion of the D-Link products described below will

D-Link warrants that the software portion of the product (“Software”) will

Non-Applicability of Warranty:

Link’s products will not be applied to and does not co ver 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

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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 contr ary.

Warranty

Submitting A Claim

return policy. In case the return policy period has expired and the product is within warr anty , the customer shall submit a claim to D-Link as outlined below:

· The customer must submit with the product as part of the claim a written descr iption 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 an y packages that are lost in transit to D-Link. The repaired or replaced pac kages 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-T o Address

USA: 17595 Mt. Herrmann, Fountain V alley , CA 92708 Canada: 2180 Winston P ark Drive, Oakville, ON, L6H 5W1 (Visit

information within Canada)

: The customer shall return the product to the original purchase point based on its

http://www.dlink.ca f or detailed warranty

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 n umber is not visib le 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 DLink not to be defective or non-conforming.

What Is Not Covered:

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 D-Link; 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 warr anty obligation pertaining to the product. Repair by anyone other than D-Link or an Authorized D-Link Service Office will void this W arranty.

Disclaimer of Other Warranties:

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 TERRIT ORY WHERE A PRODUCT IS SOLD , THE DURATION OF SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO NINETY (90) D A YS. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY COVERED UNDER

This limited warranty provided by D-Link does not co ver: Products, if in D-Link’s

EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY SPECIFIED HEREIN, THE

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THE LIMITED W ARRANTY PRO VIDED HEREIN, THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY, SELECTION AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT IS WITH THE PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT.

Warranty

Limitation of Liability:

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 CONSEQ UENTIAL (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO , DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF GOOD WILL, LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFIT, WORK STOPPAGE, COMPUTER FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION, FAILURE OF OTHER EQUIPMENT OR COMPUTER PROGRAMS TO WHICH D-LINK’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 DAMA GES. 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 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 ST ATUTORY.

Governing Law

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.

Trademarks: D-Link is a registered trademark of D-Link Systems, Inc. Other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective manufacturers or owners.

: This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Some

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, D-LINK IS NOT LIABLE

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 W arning: This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product ma y cause radio

interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. FCC Statement: This equipment has been tested and f ound to comply with the limits for a Class B

digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pr ovide 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 interf erence to radio communication. Ho wever, 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.

For detailed warranty outside the United States, please contact corresponding local D-Link office.

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FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:

1. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

2. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.  This device was tested for typical lap held operations with the device contacted directly to the human body to  the back side of the notebook computer. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance  requirements, avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting.  This device can also be operated with other portable handheld devices such as PDAs only when it is not  subject to body-worn operation .

FCC Caution:

The manufacturer is not responsible f or any radio or TV interference caused b y unauthorized modifications to this equipment; such modifications could void the user’ s authority to operate the equipment.

(1) The de vices are restricted to indoor operations within the 5.15 to 5.25GHz range. (2) For this de vice to operate in the 5.15 to 5.25GHz range, the devices must use integral antennas.

This device complies with P art 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the f ollowing 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.

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Registration

Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights.

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