D-Link DWL-G120 User Manual

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D-Link AirPlus G

DWL-G120

802.11g (2.4GHz)

Wireless USB Adapter

Manual

Building Networks for People

Contents

Package Contents ................................................................................3

Introduction............................................................................................4

Wireless Basics....................................................................................6

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

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

Networking Basics ..............................................................................19

Troubleshooting...................................................................................32

T echnical S pecifications ......................................................................35

Contacting T echnical Support..............................................................36

Warranty and Registration ...................................................................37

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Package Contents

Contents of Package:

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D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G120

802.1 1g (2.4 GHz) W ireless USB Adapter
Manual on CD-ROM

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Quick Installation Guide

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USB Cable

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If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.

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System Requirements:

A computer or laptop with an available USB port

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Windows XP/2000/Me/98SE

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At least 32 MB of memory and a 300 MHz processor

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Properly installed and working USB Controller

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Introduction

The D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G120 802.1 1g (2.4GHz) Wireless USB Adapter is
a convenient Plug & Play USB 2.0 solution that brings wireless networking to
your laptop or desktop PC. It provides up to a 128-bit level of WEP security to
your wireless data transfers.

Unlike most network cards, the DWL-G120 provides data transfers at up to 54
Mbps when used with other D-Link AirPlus G products. The 802.11g standard
is backwards compatible with 802.11b products.

The DWL-G120 comes with software drivers for the most popular Microsoft
Windows operating systems and can be integrated into a larger network, running
Windows XP/2000/Me/98SE in either Ad-Hoc mode (without an access point
or router) or Infrastructure mode (with an access point or router). The IEEE

802.11g Ethernet standard allows you to connect computers and 802.11g
compatible devices at speeds up to 54Mbps*, dependent upon the distance
between wireless adapters, the configuration of your working environment, or
the capabilities or limitations of your computer systems.

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* This is the theoretical maximum of the chipset used in the DWL-G120 Wireless USB
Adapter. Actual through-put may vary .

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Features and Benefits

Five times faster - achieve data transfer speeds up to 54 Mbps; up to

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5x faster than conventional 802.1 1b networks, when used with other

802.1 1g devices.

Convenience of Plug & Play installation.

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Fully 802.11g compatible. Backwards compatible with 802.11b

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devices.

USB 2.0 standard.

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Network Security with 128-bit WEP encryption.

Supports Infrastructure networks via an access point or router and

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Peer-to-Peer communication in Ad-Hoc mode.

User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities.

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Connects at up to 328 feet indoors.*

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Three year warranty (USA only).

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* Environmental factors may adversely affect range

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Features

Antenna

Used to wirelessly

connect to 802.1 1g

networks

Mini-USB 2.0 port

Used to connect the

DWL-G120 to your

computer

Link/Activity LED

Power - Indicates that the

DWL-G120 is properly
installed in the computer .

Link - Blinks when data is
being transmitted through
the wireless connection.

Wireless Basics

D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to­use 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 cellular 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 cabling and other fixed infrastructure
have proven to be beneficial for 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.

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Wireless Basics (continued)

People use wireless LAN technology for many 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

fast 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.

Scalability – WLANs can be configured in a variety of topologies to meet the

needs of specific applications and installations. Configurations are easily
changed and range from peer-to-peer networks suitable for a small number of
users to larger infrastructure networks to accommodate hundreds or thousands
of users, depending on the number of wireless devices deployed.

Inexpensive Solution - Wireless network devices are as competitively

priced as conventional Ethernet network devices.

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Wireless Basics (continued)

Standards-Based Technology

The DWL-G120 Wireless USB Adapter utilizes the 802.11g standard.
The IEEE 802.11g st andard is an extension of the 802.1 1b standard. It increases

the data rate up to 54 Mbps within the 2.4GHz band, utilizing OFDM technology .
This means that in most environments, within the specified range of this device,

you will be able to transfer large files quickly or even watch a movie in MPEG
format over your network without noticeable delays. This technology works by
transmitting high-speed digital data over a radio wave utilizing OFDM (Orthogonal
Frequency Division Multiplexing) technology . OFDM works by splitting the radio
signal into multiple smaller sub-signals that are then transmitted simultaneously
at different frequencies to the receiver . OFDM reduces the amount of crosstalk
(interference) in signal transmissions. The D-Link DWL-G120 will automatically
sense the best possible connection speed to ensure the greatest speed and
range possible.

The DWL-G120 is backwards compatible with 802.11b devices. This means
that if you have an existing 802.1 1b network, the devices in that network will be
compatible with 802.1 1g devices at speeds up to 1 1Mbp s in the 2.4GHz range.

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Wireless Basics (continued)

Installation Considerations

The D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G120 lets you access your network using a wireless
connection from virtually anywhere within its operating range. Keep in mind,
however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other
objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. T ypical
ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio
frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless
range is to follow these basic guidelines:

Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DWL-G120 and

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other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce
your DWL-G120’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your
devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.

Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5

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feet thick (.5 meters), at a 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.

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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. T ry to position
wireless devices and computers with wireless adapters so that the
signal passes through drywall or open doorways and not other materials.

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Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical
devices or appliances that generate RF noise.

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Getting Started

With its default settings, the DWL-G120 will connect with other

D-Link AirPlus G products, right out of the box.

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 two or more DWL-G120 Wireless USB Adapters.

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

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 broadband Router-

D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DI-624

A laptop computer with a USB wireless network adapter -

D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G120

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A desktop computer with a USB wireless network adapter -

D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G120

A Cable modem -

D-Link DCM-201

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Getting Started (continued)

Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network

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802.11g/2.4GHz Wireless
108Mbps USB Adapter

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DWL-G120

802.11g/2.4GHz Wireless
USB Adapter

DWL-G120

802.11g/2.4GHz Wireless
USB Adapter

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

Y ou will need broadband Internet 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 AirPlus G DWL-G120 Wireless USB Adapter into
an available USB slot on your desktop computer. (See the Quick

Installation Guide included with the DWL-G120.)

Install the D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G120 Wireless USB adapter into a
laptop computer.
(See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-G120.)

If you wish, you may connect a computer that is equipped with an
Ethernet network adapter (such as a DFE-530TX+) to the router also.

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Getting Started (continued)

Setting up a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network

D-Link AirPlusTM G DWL-G120

802.11g/2.4GHz Wireless USB Adaper

Install the DWL-G120 Wireless USB adapter into the desktop computer.

(See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product for
installation instructions.)

Install another DWL-G120 into the laptop computer. Or you may install
another wireless adapter such as the D-Link DWL-G650 wireless PC
Card adapter. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the
product for installation instructions.)

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. (See Box below.)

IP Address

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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Using the Configuration Utility

D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G120 uses the Configuration Utility as the

management software. The utility provides the user an easy interface to change
any settings related to the wireless adapter. After you have completed the
installation of the DWL-G120 (refer to the Quick Installation Guide that came
with your purchase) whenever 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 way to start the Configuration Utility is to click on Start >Programs

>D-Link AirPlus G >D-Link AirPlus G Utility.

If you are using Windows XP, you can use either the Zero Configuration Utility
or the D-Link Configuration Utility .

T o 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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*Configuration Utility icon
in the system tray

Using the Configuration Utility (continued)

After clicking on the Configuration Utility icon, the Link Info screen will display
the settings for the DWL-G120:

Link Info

Status:

Displays current connec­tion state of the DWL-

G120.

SSID:

The Service Set Identifier is
the name assigned to the
wireless network.
The factory SSID setting is

default.

Tx Rate:

Tx Rate settings are automatically determined for an optimal speed up to a
maximum of 54Mbps.

Channel:

The channel selection is automatically determined by the DWL-G120.

D-Link AirPlus G Wireless Utility

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Link Quality:

Displays the wireless signal strength for the DWL-G120 wireless connection
to the access point.

Signal Strength:

Displays the Link Quality for the DWL-G120 wireless connection to the access
point. The Signal Strength represents the wireless signal between the access
point and the DWL-G120. The percentage coincides with the graphical bar.

Data Rate:

Displays the statistics of the data that is transmitted and received.

Rescan Button:

Rescans for the strongest signal in your environment and associates with that
access point or router.

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Using the Configuration Utility (continued)

Configuration

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 the existing wireless
router or access point.

Wireless Mode:

Infrastructure is the factory

default setting. Ad-Hoc mode is
used for Peer-to-Peer network­ing. See the Getting Started section in this manual for examples of these net-

work types.

Channel:

The default channel setting is channel 6. In Infrastructure mode, the
DWL-G120 will automatically select the channel to match the channel setting
for the selected access point. In Ad-Hoc mode, the channel must be manually

set to the same channel for each wireless adapter.

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Auto

Tx Rate:

You can adjust the transmission rate to get the best signal possible depending
on your usage and your environment. The Tx Rate will be determined automati­cally by signal strength. Default is set to Auto.

Preamble:

Select Long or Short Preamble. The Preamble defines the length of the
CRC block (Cyclic Redundancy Check is a common technique for detecting
data transmission errors) for communication between the access point and
the roaming wireless network adapters. Long Preamble is the default setting.
High network traffic areas should use the Short Preamble.

Power Mode:

Select from three modes:

Continuous Access Mode - this default setting consumes the most power
Maximum Power Save - this setting consumes the least power
Power Save - this setting consumes a moderate amount of power

Click Apply to save changes.

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Using the Configuration Utility (continued)

Encryption

D-Link AirPlus G Wireless Utility

Data Encryption:

Enable encryption by clicking in the box. Data encryption is de-selected as the
default setting.

Authorization Mode:

Open Authentication - communicates the key across the network
Shared Authentication - allows communication only with other devices

with identical WEP settings
Auto - will automatically adjust to the Authentication mode of the wireless
access point or router

Default Key:

Enter a key in either ASCII or hexadecimal format. Select one of the 4 keys
that you have created to be the default key .

Key Length:

Select the key length, either 64 or 128 bits

Key Format:

ASCII or hexadecimal 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

Click Apply if you have made any changes

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Using the Configuration Utility (continued)

Site Survey

D-Link AirPlus G Wireless Utility

Available Networks:

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.

Profiles:

In the lower half of the screen, you can manage the profiles that you have
created for the wireless network at home, at the office and in public places.
Scroll up and down and highlight the profile that you wish to configure. Y ou can
Add or Remove a profile, or configure the Properties of the profile in order to
connect with an available network.

Properties:

Click on Properties and the screen on the next page will appear.

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Using the Configuration Utility (continued)

Properties

In this window you can configure all the properties of a profile in order to con­nect with a network of your choice.

Click OK to save the changes.

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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 refer to websites such as

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

and

computers using Windows 2000, Me or 98SE.

Go to Start>Control Panel>Network Connections
Select Set up a home or small office network

http://www.homenethelp.com

When this screen appears, click Next.

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Networking Basics (continued)

Please follow all the instructions in this window:

Click Next.
In the following window, 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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Networking Basics (continued)

Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional.)

Click Next.
Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the

same Workgroup name.

Click Next.

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Networking Basics (continued)

Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes.

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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Networking Basics (continued)

In the window below, select the option that fit s 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.

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

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Networking Basics (continued)

Please read the information under Here’s how in the screen below. After you
complete the Network Setup Wizard you will use the Network Setup Disk to
run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on your net-

work. To continue click Next.

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Networking Basics (continued)

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

The new settings will take effect when you restart the computer. Click Yes to
restart the computer.

You have completed configuring this computer. Next, you will need to run the
Network Setup Disk on all the other computers on your network. Af ter running
the Network Setup Disk on all your computers, your new wireless network
will be ready to use.

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Networking Basics (continued)

Naming your Computer

To name your computer in Windows XP, please follow these directions:

Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen)

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Right-click on My Computer

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Select Properties and click

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Select the Computer
Name tab in the System

Properties window.

Y ou may enter a Com-

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puter Description if
you wish; this field is
optional.

To rename the computer

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and join a domain, click
Change.

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Networking Basics (continued)

Naming your Computer

In this window, enter the

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Computer name.
Select Workgroup and

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enter the name of the
Workgroup.

All computers on your

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network must have the
same Workgroup name.

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Click OK..

Checking the IP Address in Windows XP

The 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 the adapter, please do the follow­ing:

Right-click on the

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Local Area
Connection icon

in the task bar.

Click on Status.

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Networking Basics (continued)

Checking the IP Address in Windows XP

This window will appear.

Click the

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Support tab

Click Close

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Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000

Note: DHCP-capable 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

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Double-click

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on Control
Panel

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Networking Basics (continued)

Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000

Double-click

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on Network
Connections

Right-click on Local Area

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Connections

Double-click on Properties

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Networking Basics (continued)

Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000

Click on Internet

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Protocol (TCP/IP)

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Click Properties

In the screen below, please do
the following:

Input your IP address

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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.)

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Input your DNS server

addresses. (Note: If you
are entering a DNS
server, you must enter
the IP address of the
Default Gateway.)

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

Click OK

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Networking Basics (continued)

Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP/2000*

Go to Start > Run

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> type cmd. A
window similar to
this one will ap­pear. T ype 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.

Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows Me/98*

Go to Start >

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Run > type
command. A

window similar to
this 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.

* The IP addresses in these illustrations are examples only. The actual IP addresses
that you ping may be different than those displayed here.

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Troubleshooting

This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and
operation of the DWL-G120. 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. Check that the drivers for the DWL-G120 are installed properly.

Go to Start >

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My Computer >
Properties

Select the

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Hardware
Tab

Click Device

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Manager

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Troubleshooting (continued)

Double-click

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on Network
Adapters

Right-click on D-Link

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AirPlus G DWL-G120
Wireless USB
Adapter

D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G120 Wireless USB Adapter

Select Properties

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to check that the
drivers are installed
properly

Look under Device

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Status to check that
the device is working
properly

Click OK

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D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G120 Wireless USB Adapter

D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G120 Wireless USB Adapter

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Troubleshooting (continued)

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

D-Link products let you access your network from virtually anywhere you want.
However, the positioning of the product s 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?

Antenna Orientation- Try different antenna orientations for the D-Link

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DWL-G120. Try to keep the antenna at least 6 inches away from the
wall or other objects.

If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones, X-10 equipment or other home

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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 dif ferent channel to
avoid interference.

Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet) from electrical devices that

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generate RF noise, like microwaves, Monitors, electric motors, etc.

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

If you have enabled encryption on the DWL-G120, 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

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bit level is the same on the router and the DWL-G120.
Make sure that the SSID on the router (if you have one in your network)

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and the DWL-G120 are exactly the same. If they are not, a wireless
connection will not be established.

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Technical Specifications

Standard

IEEE 802.1 1g

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IEEE 802.1 1b

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IEEE 802.1 1

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Diagnostic LED

Power

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Link Status

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Temperature

Operating: 0ºC to 55ºC (32ºF to 131ºF)

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Storing: -20ºC to 75ºC (-4ºF to 167ºF)

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Humidity:

95%, non-condensing

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Antenna Type:

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Single External, Dual Diversity

Modulation Technique:

DSSS

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Physical Dimensions:

L = 3 inches

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W = 2 inches

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H = 0.5 inches

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Data Rates:

54, 22, 1 1, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps (with Automatic Fallback)

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Interface:

USB 2.0

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Available Channels:

Eleven channels for North America

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Media Access Protocol:

CSMA/CA with ACK

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Y ou can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website.
D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United St ates 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

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:[e-mail]

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:[e-mail]

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Warranty and Registration

(USA only)

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

Limited Warranty: D-Link warrants that the hardware portion of the D-Link products described
below will 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 (“Warranty
Period”), except as otherwise stated herein.

3-Year Limited Warranty for the Product(s) is defined as follows:

• Hardware (excluding power supplies and fans) Three (3) Years

• Power Supplies and Fans One (1) Year

• Spare parts and spare kits Ninety (90) days

D-Link’s sole obligation shall be to repair or replace the defective Hardware during the Warranty Period
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 Hardware need not be
new or have an identical make, model or part. D-Link may in its sole discretion replace the defective
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 Warranty Period 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: D-Link warrants that the software portion of the product (“Software”)
will substantially conform to D-Link’s then current functional specifications for the Software, as set forth
in the applicable documentation, from the date of original retail purchase of the Software for a period of
ninety (90) days (“Warranty Period”), provided that the Software is properly installed on approved
hardware and operated as contemplated in its documentation. D-Link further warrants that, during the
Warranty Period, the magnetic media on which D-Link delivers the Software will be free of physical
defects. 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 for 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. Software will be warranted for the remainder of the original
Warranty 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 non­conforming 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 Software for which a refund is given automatically
terminates.

Non-Applicability of Warranty: The Limited Warranty provided hereunder for hardware and software
of D-Link’s products will not be applied to and does not cover 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 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 contrary.

Submitting A Claim: The customer shall return the product to the original purchase point based on its
return policy. In case the return policy period has expired and the product is within warranty, the
customer shall submit a claim to D-Link as outlined below:

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• The customer must submit with the product as part of the claim a written description 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 any packages that are lost in transit to D-Link. The repaired or replaced
packages 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-To Address

USA: 17595 Herrmann, Fountain Valley, CA 92708-4160
Canada: 2180 Winston Park Drive, Oakville, ON, L6H 5W1 (Visit

warranty information within Canada)

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 number is not visible 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 D-Link not to be defective or non-conforming.

What Is Not Covered: This limited warranty provided by D-Link does not cover: Products, if in D-Link’s
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 D­Link; 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 warranty obligation pertaining to the
product. Repair by anyone other than D-Link or an Authorized D-Link Service Office will void this
Warranty.

Disclaimer of Other Warranties: EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY SPECIFIED HEREIN, THE
PRODUCT IS PROVIDED “AS-IS” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHA TSOEVER INCLUDING ,
WITHOUT LIMIT ATION, ANY W ARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE
AND NON-INFRINGEMENT . IF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED IN ANY TERRITORY
WHERE A PRODUCT IS SOLD, THE DURA TION OF SUCH IMPLIED W ARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO
NINETY (90) DA YS. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSL Y COVERED UNDER THE LIMITED W ARRANTY PROVIDED
HEREIN, THE ENTIRE RISK AS T O THE QUALITY , SELECTION AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT IS

WITH THE PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT .
Limitation of Liability: TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, D-LINK IS NOT LIABLE
UNDER ANY CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER LEGAL OR EQUIT ABLE THEORY
FOR ANY LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE OR DAMAGES OF ANY CHARACTER,
WHETHER DIRECT , SPECIAL, INCIDENT AL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED T O,
DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFIT , WORK STOPP AGE, COMPUTER
FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION, F AILURE OF OTHER EQUIPMENT OR COMPUTER PROGRAMS TO WHICH D­LINK’S PRODUCT IS CONNECTED WITH, LOSS OF INFORMA TION OR DAT A CONT AINED IN, STORED ON,
OR INTEGRATED WITH ANY PRODUCT RETURNED T O D-LINK FOR WARRANTY SER VICE) RESULTING

FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, RELATING T O W ARRANTY SERVICE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY

BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EVEN IF D-LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF

SUCH DAMAGES. THE SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED W ARRANTY IS

REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NON-CONFORMING PRODUCT . THE MAXIMUM

http://www.dlink.ca for detailed

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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
STATUTORY.

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

Copyright Statement: No part of this publication or documentation accompanying this Product may
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 Warning: This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio

interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
FCC 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 communication. 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 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.

FCC Caution:

The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized

modifications to this equipment; such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the

equipment.

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.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled

environment. The antenna(s) used for this equipment must be installed to provide a separation

distance of at least eight inches (20 cm) from all persons.

This equipment must not be operated in conjunction with any other antenna.

Register your D-Link product online at http://support.dlink.com/register/

(12/11/2003)

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