D Link DWLG132B1 Users Manual

D-Link AirPlus XTREME GTM

DWL-G132

802.11g (2.4GHz)

Wireless G USB 2.0 Adapter

Manual

Building Networks for People

Contents

Package Contents ................................................................................	3
Introduction............................................................................................	4
Features and Benefits ...........................................................................	6
Wireless Basics ....................................................................................	7
Installation Considerations ....................................................................	7
Getting Started ......................................................................................	9
Using the Configuration Utility ..............................................................	12
Networking Basics ..............................................................................	26
Troubleshooting...................................................................................	39
Technical Specifications ......................................................................	42
Contacting Technical Support ..............................................................	44
Warranty and Registration ...................................................................	45

Package Contents

Contents of Package:

D-Link AirPlus Xtreme GTM DWL-G132

2.4GHz Wireless G USB 2.0 Adapter

Manual on CD-ROM

Quick Installation Guide

Cradle

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

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

Introduction

The D-Link AirPlus Xtreme GTM DWL-G132 Wireless G USB Adapter is an 802.11b/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) you can connect to a wireless network at home, at the office or at any wireless hotspot. Now you can stay connected wherever you are and wherever you go.

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

The adapter works with Microsoft Windows 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-G132 automatically connects to other D-Link AirPlus Xtreme GTM wireless products as soon as it’s active.

The DWL-G132 has the newest, strongest and most advanced security features available 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 features 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 network.) This ensures much greater security than the standard WEP security. (By contrast, the previous WEP encryption implementations required the keys to be changed manually.)

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

Introduction (continued)

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 DWL-G132, 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 WPA, the DWL-G132 will obtain a new 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 DWL-G132, you will automatically receive a new key every time you connect, vastly increasing the safety of your communication.

Features and Benefits

Provides maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps

(108Mbps1 in Turbo mode).

Compact size for placement anywhere.

Convenience of Plug & Play installation.

Fully 802.11b/802.11g compatible.

USB 2.0 standard2.

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.

Optimal wireless reception using its cradle (included). Position the DWL-G132 almost anywhere in your workspace to achieve the best reception possible.

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

User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities.

Connects at up to 328 feet indoors3.

1 year warranty.

1Maximum 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.

2Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput.

3Environmental factors may adversely affect range.

Wireless Basics

D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-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 cabling 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.

People use WLAN 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.

Inexpensive Solution - Wireless network devices are as competitively priced as conventional Ethernet network devices.

Scalability - WLANs can be configured in a variety of ways 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.

Wireless Basics (continued)

Installation Considerations

The DWL-G132 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. Typical 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:

1Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DWL-G132 and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your DWL-G132’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.

2Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 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.

3Building 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.

4Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise.

Getting Started

With its default settings, the DWL-G132 will connect with other D-Link AirPlus Xtreme GTM 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-G132 Wireless Network 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 router - D-Link AirPlus Xtreme GTM DI-624

A laptop computer with a D-Link AirPlus Xtreme GTM DWL-G132

A desktop computer with a D-Link AirPlus Xtreme GTM DWL-G132

A cable modem - D-Link DCM-201

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