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Package Contents Contents of Package: D-Link AirPlus DWL-120+ 2.4 GHz Wireless USB Adapter Manual on CD-ROM Quick Installation Guide USB Cable If any of memory and a 300 MHz processor Properly installed and working USB Controller 3 System Requirements: A computer or laptop with an available USB port Windows XP/2000/Me/98SE At least 32 MB of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Package Contents Contents of Package: D-Link AirPlus DWL-120+ 2.4 GHz Wireless USB Adapter Manual on CD-ROM Quick Installation Guide USB Cable If any of memory and a 300 MHz processor Properly installed and working USB Controller 3 System Requirements: A computer or laptop with an available USB port Windows XP/2000/Me/98SE At least 32 MB of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
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... Router) or Infrastructure mode (with software drivers for the most popular Microsoft Windows operating systems and can be integrated into a larger network, running Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98SE in your package) you to connect computers and 802.11b compatible devices...computer systems. *"Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11b specifications. The DWL-120+ comes with an Access Point or Router). Introduction The D-Link AirPlus DWL-120+ 2.4GHz Wireless USB Adapter is a convenient Plug & Play USB 1.1 solution that wireless networking delivers...
... Router) or Infrastructure mode (with software drivers for the most popular Microsoft Windows operating systems and can be integrated into a larger network, running Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98SE in your package) you to connect computers and 802.11b compatible devices...computer systems. *"Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11b specifications. The DWL-120+ comes with an Access Point or Router). Introduction The D-Link AirPlus DWL-120+ 2.4GHz Wireless USB Adapter is a convenient Plug & Play USB 1.1 solution that wireless networking delivers...
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...are using Windows XP, you can then use the D-Link Configuration Utility with XP. Tx Rate: The default setting is 6. A new icon will be displayed with XP, click on the icon shown at right. The screen below .) Clicking on Start>Programs>DLink DWL-120+. The ... To use either the Zero Configuration Utility or the D-Link Configuration Utility. Using the Configuration Utility D-Link AirPlus DWL-120+ uses the Configuration Utility as the management software. Link Quality: Displays the wireless signal strength for optimal speed up to the...
...are using Windows XP, you can then use the D-Link Configuration Utility with XP. Tx Rate: The default setting is 6. A new icon will be displayed with XP, click on the icon shown at right. The screen below .) Clicking on Start>Programs>DLink DWL-120+. The ... To use either the Zero Configuration Utility or the D-Link Configuration Utility. Using the Configuration Utility D-Link AirPlus DWL-120+ uses the Configuration Utility as the management software. Link Quality: Displays the wireless signal strength for optimal speed up to the...
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... and down and highlight the profile that you can ADD or REMOVE a profile, or configure the Properties of the window displays the Available Networks. Properties: Click on Properties and the screen on the Connect button. You can manage the profiles that you wish...
... and down and highlight the profile that you can ADD or REMOVE a profile, or configure the Properties of the window displays the Available Networks. Properties: Click on Properties and the screen on the Connect button. You can manage the profiles that you wish...
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Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Properties Current Setting Current Setting/Default Setting default In this window you can configure all the properties of your choice. Click OK to connect with a network of a profile in order to save the changes. 16
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Properties Current Setting Current Setting/Default Setting default In this window you can configure all the properties of your choice. Click OK to connect with a network of a profile in order to save the changes. 16
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Go to Start>Control Panel>Network Connections Select Set up a home or small office network When this section you will learn how to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.com and http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Microsoft Windows XP. Note: Please refer to establish a network at home or work, using Windows 2000, ME or 98SE. Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP In this screen appears, Click Next. 18
Go to Start>Control Panel>Network Connections Select Set up a home or small office network When this section you will learn how to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.com and http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Microsoft Windows XP. Note: Please refer to establish a network at home or work, using Windows 2000, ME or 98SE. Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP In this screen appears, Click Next. 18
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Click Next 19 If your computer. Networking Basics Please follow all the instructions in this window: Click Next In the following window, select the best description of your computer connects to the internet through a gateway/router, select the second option as shown.
Click Next 19 If your computer. Networking Basics Please follow all the instructions in this window: Click Next In the following window, select the best description of your computer connects to the internet through a gateway/router, select the second option as shown.
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Networking Basics In the window below, select the option that fits your network. Click Next. You will run this disk on each of the computers on your needs. Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this example, Create a Network Setup Disk has been selected. In this case drive A. 22
Networking Basics In the window below, select the option that fits your network. Click Next. You will run this disk on each of the computers on your needs. Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this example, Create a Network Setup Disk has been selected. In this case drive A. 22
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Networking Basics Naming your Computer To name your computer, please follow these directions:In Windows XP: Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen) Right-click on My Computer Select Properties and click Select the Computer Name Tab in the System Properties window. You may enter a Computer Description if you wish; this field is optional. To rename the computer and join a domain, Click Change. 25
Networking Basics Naming your Computer To name your computer, please follow these directions:In Windows XP: Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen) Right-click on My Computer Select Properties and click Select the Computer Name Tab in the System Properties window. You may enter a Computer Description if you wish; this field is optional. To rename the computer and join a domain, Click Change. 25
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... the name of the Workgroup All computers on your network must have the same Workgroup name. 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 de...
... the name of the Workgroup All computers on your network must have the same Workgroup name. 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 de...
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... will automatically assign IP Addresses to assign Static IP Addresses. Networking Basics Checking the IP Address in Windows XP This window will appear. Click the Support tab Click Close Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Note: Residential Gateways/Broadband Routers will not need to assign a Static IP Address, please...
... will automatically assign IP Addresses to assign Static IP Addresses. Networking Basics Checking the IP Address in Windows XP This window will appear. Click the Support tab Click Close Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Note: Residential Gateways/Broadband Routers will not need to assign a Static IP Address, please...
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Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Double-click on Network Connections Right-click on Local Area Connections Double-click on Properties 28
Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Double-click on Network Connections Right-click on Local Area Connections Double-click on Properties 28
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... must be the same for all the computers on your ISP (Internet Service Provider.) Click OK 29 Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click Properties Input your IP address and subnet mask. (The IP Addresses on the...
... must be the same for all the computers on your ISP (Internet Service Provider.) Click OK 29 Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click Properties Input your IP address and subnet mask. (The IP Addresses on the...
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Type ping xxx.xxx.xxx. Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP and 2000* Go to Start > Run > type cmd. The actual IP Addresses that you ping may be different than those displayed here. 30 A .... A good wireless connection will show four replies from the Wireless Router or Acess Point, as shown. * The IP Addresses in these illustrations are examples only. A window similar to this one will appear. Networking Basics Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in...
Type ping xxx.xxx.xxx. Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP and 2000* Go to Start > Run > type cmd. The actual IP Addresses that you ping may be different than those displayed here. 30 A .... A good wireless connection will show four replies from the Wireless Router or Acess Point, as shown. * The IP Addresses in these illustrations are examples only. A window similar to this one will appear. Networking Basics Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in...
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Read the following descriptions if you have another operating system, these solutions will still apply although the appearance on your computer screen may differ.) 1. Check that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-120+. If you are having problems. (The examples below are installed properly. Go to problems that the drivers for the DWL-120+ are illustrated in Windows XP. Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to Start > My Computer > Properties Select the Hardware Tab Click Device Manager 31
Read the following descriptions if you have another operating system, these solutions will still apply although the appearance on your computer screen may differ.) 1. Check that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-120+. If you are having problems. (The examples below are installed properly. Go to problems that the drivers for the DWL-120+ are illustrated in Windows XP. Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to Start > My Computer > Properties Select the Hardware Tab Click Device Manager 31