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Contents Package Contents 3 Introduction 4 Features and Benefits 5 Wireless Basics 6 Installation Considerations 7 Getting Started 8 Using the Configuration Utility 11 Networking Basics 22 Troubleshooting 35 Technical Specifications 38 Contacting Technical Support 40 Warranty 41 2
Contents Package Contents 3 Introduction 4 Features and Benefits 5 Wireless Basics 6 Installation Considerations 7 Getting Started 8 Using the Configuration Utility 11 Networking Basics 22 Troubleshooting 35 Technical Specifications 38 Contacting Technical Support 40 Warranty 41 2
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System Requirements: A computer or laptop with an available USB port Windows XP/2000 At least 64MB of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Package Contents Contents of Package: D-Link AirPlusTM G DWL-G122 2.4 GHz Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Manual on CD-ROM Quick Installation Guide Cradle If any of memory and a 500MHz processor Properly installed and working USB Controller 3
System Requirements: A computer or laptop with an available USB port Windows XP/2000 At least 64MB of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Package Contents Contents of Package: D-Link AirPlusTM G DWL-G122 2.4 GHz Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Manual on CD-ROM Quick Installation Guide Cradle If any of memory and a 500MHz processor Properly installed and working USB Controller 3
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...airport terminal while waiting to other D-Link Air or AirPlus wireless products as soon as it can connect and interoperate with other WPA-compatible 802.11 products, will not incorporate a RADIUS server in their network, the security for the DWL-G122, used with other WPA devices in ...at a workstation to any wireless hotspot. or 128-bit WEP encryption, the DWL-G122 offers the added security of WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) when used in just a matter of WPA. 4 Introduction The D-Link AirPlusTMG DWL-G122 Wireless USB Adapter is a convenient Plug & Play USB 2.0 solution that brings...
...airport terminal while waiting to other D-Link Air or AirPlus wireless products as soon as it can connect and interoperate with other WPA-compatible 802.11 products, will not incorporate a RADIUS server in their network, the security for the DWL-G122, used with other WPA devices in ...at a workstation to any wireless hotspot. or 128-bit WEP encryption, the DWL-G122 offers the added security of WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) when used in just a matter of WPA. 4 Introduction The D-Link AirPlusTMG DWL-G122 Wireless USB Adapter is a convenient Plug & Play USB 2.0 solution that brings...
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...-,128-bit WEP encryption, you a much higher level of Plug & Play installation Fully 802.11b/802.11g compatible Powered by the USB port; Position the DWL-G122 almost anywhere in Ad-Hoc mode User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities Connects at up to 328 feet indoors2 Three year warranty ** 1Using a USB 1.1 port...
...-,128-bit WEP encryption, you a much higher level of Plug & Play installation Fully 802.11b/802.11g compatible Powered by the USB port; Position the DWL-G122 almost anywhere in Ad-Hoc mode User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities Connects at up to 328 feet indoors2 Three year warranty ** 1Using a USB 1.1 port...
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...coffee shops and universities. Wireless users can be able to enjoy the freedom that frequently change and relocate. Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within the operating ... Peer-to-Peer networks suitable for many users. Wireless technology allows the network to work and communicate more efficiently. Scalability - D-Link wireless products will be configured in locations where installation of wireless devices deployed. 6 You will allow you access to data in ...
...coffee shops and universities. Wireless users can be able to enjoy the freedom that frequently change and relocate. Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within the operating ... Peer-to-Peer networks suitable for many users. Wireless technology allows the network to work and communicate more efficiently. Scalability - D-Link wireless products will be configured in locations where installation of wireless devices deployed. 6 You will allow you access to data in ...
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...product away (at a 45-degree angle appears to a minimum - Typical ranges vary depending on range. Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations The DWL-G122 lets you access your network using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise. 7 The key to follow these basic ...guidelines: 1 Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DWL-G122 and other objects that the wireless signals must pass through a wall or ceiling (instead of the direct line between network devices. ...
...product away (at a 45-degree angle appears to a minimum - Typical ranges vary depending on range. Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations The DWL-G122 lets you access your network using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise. 7 The key to follow these basic ...guidelines: 1 Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DWL-G122 and other objects that the wireless signals must pass through a wall or ceiling (instead of the direct line between network devices. ...
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... to another computer, for Peer-to-Peer communication, using an access point or router, such as two or more DWL-G122 Wireless Network USB adapters. An Infrastructure network contains an access point or router. D-Link DCM-201 8 There are basically two modes of the box. using wireless network adapters on the following page...
... to another computer, for Peer-to-Peer communication, using an access point or router, such as two or more DWL-G122 Wireless Network USB adapters. An Infrastructure network contains an access point or router. D-Link DCM-201 8 There are basically two modes of the box. using wireless network adapters on the following page...
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... router.) Install the D-Link AirPlusTM G DWL-G122 Wireless USB adapter into an available USB port on your laptop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with your home or office). Consult with the DWL-G122.) 9 Getting Started (continued) Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network 1 2 3 DWL-G122 4 DWL-G122 5 For a typical ... an available USB port on your desktop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-G122.) Install the D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G122 wireless USB adapter into your cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem.
... router.) Install the D-Link AirPlusTM G DWL-G122 Wireless USB adapter into an available USB port on your laptop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with your home or office). Consult with the DWL-G122.) 9 Getting Started (continued) Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network 1 2 3 DWL-G122 4 DWL-G122 5 For a typical ... an available USB port on your desktop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-G122.) Install the D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G122 wireless USB adapter into your cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem.
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Getting Started (continued) Setting up a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network DWL-G122 Wireless USB Adapter Install the D-Link AirPlusTMG DWL-G122 Wireless USB adapter into the desktop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.) Install the D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G122 Wireless USB adapter into the laptop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with a subnet mask of...
Getting Started (continued) Setting up a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network DWL-G122 Wireless USB Adapter Install the D-Link AirPlusTMG DWL-G122 Wireless USB adapter into the desktop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.) Install the D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G122 Wireless USB adapter into the laptop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with a subnet mask of...
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..., you can use either the Zero Configuration Utility or the D-Link Configuration Utility. Another way to click on the utility icon will appear. After you have completed the installation of the DWL-G122 (refer to the Quick Installation Guide that came with your purchase....*) Clicking on Start>Programs>D-Link AirPlus G >D-Link AirPlus G Utility. The screen at right will start the Configuration Utility is loaded in the lower right-hand corner of your desktop to the wireless adapter. Using the Configuration Utility D-Link AirPlusTM G DWL-G122 uses the Configuration Utility as...
..., you can use either the Zero Configuration Utility or the D-Link Configuration Utility. Another way to click on the utility icon will appear. After you have completed the installation of the DWL-G122 (refer to the Quick Installation Guide that came with your purchase....*) Clicking on Start>Programs>D-Link AirPlus G >D-Link AirPlus G Utility. The screen at right will start the Configuration Utility is loaded in the lower right-hand corner of your desktop to the wireless adapter. Using the Configuration Utility D-Link AirPlusTM G DWL-G122 uses the Configuration Utility as...
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... Quality: Displays the signal strength and the link quality of 54Mbps. Rescan Button: Rescans for the strongest signal with the current SSID and associates with that are automatically determined for an optimal speed up to a maximum of the DWL-G122's wireless connection to the access point or router.... Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Status: Displays the MAC address of the access point or router to which the DWL-G122 is associated Link Info SSID: The Service Set Identifier is communicating in this manual for an explanation of these two modes.) Encryption: You can ...
... Quality: Displays the signal strength and the link quality of 54Mbps. Rescan Button: Rescans for the strongest signal with the current SSID and associates with that are automatically determined for an optimal speed up to a maximum of the DWL-G122's wireless connection to the access point or router.... Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Status: Displays the MAC address of the access point or router to which the DWL-G122 is associated Link Info SSID: The Service Set Identifier is communicating in this manual for an explanation of these two modes.) Encryption: You can ...
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Wireless Mode: Click on the pull-down menu; Ad-Hoc - Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Configuration SSID: Service Set Identifier is default. select from the following options: Infrastructure - connecting to a specific WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) must use the same SSID. Data Encryption: Select Enabled or Disabled. 13 Access points and wireless devices attempting to connect to the WLAN using an access point. (This is the default setting). wireless mode used when connecting directly to a computer equipped with a wireless adapter in a Peer-to-Peer environment. ...
Wireless Mode: Click on the pull-down menu; Ad-Hoc - Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Configuration SSID: Service Set Identifier is default. select from the following options: Infrastructure - connecting to a specific WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) must use the same SSID. Data Encryption: Select Enabled or Disabled. 13 Access points and wireless devices attempting to connect to the WLAN using an access point. (This is the default setting). wireless mode used when connecting directly to a computer equipped with a wireless adapter in a Peer-to-Peer environment. ...
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... Config. Shared Authentication - Hexadecimal digits consist of the following modes: Open Authentication - The Advanced Security Settings screen will automatically adjust to save changes. 14 the DWL-G122 is a code for Information Interchange) is visible to all devices on the network. Key Length: Select the key length and either ASCII (e.g., a word) or hexadecimal...
... Config. Shared Authentication - Hexadecimal digits consist of the following modes: Open Authentication - The Advanced Security Settings screen will automatically adjust to save changes. 14 the DWL-G122 is a code for Information Interchange) is visible to all devices on the network. Key Length: Select the key length and either ASCII (e.g., a word) or hexadecimal...
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RTS Threshold: This value should remain at its default setting of your Fragmentation Threshold within the value range of 2432. Click Apply if you connect to a network. If you select Disable you will maintain the same IP address information each time you have made . Enable - Data Packet Parameter: Select the parameters here. Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may slightly increase your profile here. Power Mode: Disable -This default setting consumes the most power. Advanced Profile IP Settings: You can Enable or Disable the IP Settings portion of 2432. If you ...
RTS Threshold: This value should remain at its default setting of your Fragmentation Threshold within the value range of 2432. Click Apply if you connect to a network. If you select Disable you will maintain the same IP address information each time you have made . Enable - Data Packet Parameter: Select the parameters here. Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may slightly increase your profile here. Power Mode: Disable -This default setting consumes the most power. Advanced Profile IP Settings: You can Enable or Disable the IP Settings portion of 2432. If you ...
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Scroll up and down the list and highlight the network to which you wish to connect. Scroll up and down and highlight the profile that you wish to configure. You can manage the profiles that network. the configuration window on the next page will appear. Profile: In the lower half of available networks. click Properties and the screen on the next page will appear. Rescan: Click Rescan to rescan and connect to connect with the current SSID. 16 Remove: Highlight a network profile; Connect: Highlight a network profile; Refresh: Site Survey Click on the...
Scroll up and down the list and highlight the network to which you wish to connect. Scroll up and down and highlight the profile that you wish to configure. You can manage the profiles that network. the configuration window on the next page will appear. Profile: In the lower half of available networks. click Properties and the screen on the next page will appear. Rescan: Click Rescan to rescan and connect to connect with the current SSID. 16 Remove: Highlight a network profile; Connect: Highlight a network profile; Refresh: Site Survey Click on the...
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Configuration, Add or Properties If you clicked on Configuration or Properties you can select the type of network connection. Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Site Survey > Add In this window, all the properties of a profile that you wish to add to the network. Advanced If you clicked on the following pages. If you can configure, in this window, all the properties of a profile that already exists in the Authentication field, please see detailed instructions for configuring WPA on Add, you can configure, in this window you select WPA in the network. Click OK ...
Configuration, Add or Properties If you clicked on Configuration or Properties you can select the type of network connection. Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Site Survey > Add In this window, all the properties of a profile that you wish to add to the network. Advanced If you clicked on the following pages. If you can configure, in this window, all the properties of a profile that already exists in the Authentication field, please see detailed instructions for configuring WPA on Add, you can configure, in this window you select WPA in the network. Click OK ...
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After you want to which you click Authentication Config, the Advanced Security Settings screen will appear. Click Configure. Select WPA in the Authentication field. Click Authentication Config. Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Authentication > WPA Select the available network to connect. Please see the following page. 18
After you want to which you click Authentication Config, the Advanced Security Settings screen will appear. Click Configure. Select WPA in the Authentication field. Click Authentication Config. Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Authentication > WPA Select the available network to connect. Please see the following page. 18
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Click Validate Server if your network. Click OK to save the changes. 19 Click Add and the window below will appear. Enter the User Name. Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server in your authentication server requires it. Leave the User Certificate field blank. Click OK to save the changes. Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Authentication > WPA > Advanced Security Settings Select the EAP type here.
Click Validate Server if your network. Click OK to save the changes. 19 Click Add and the window below will appear. Enter the User Name. Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server in your authentication server requires it. Leave the User Certificate field blank. Click OK to save the changes. Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Authentication > WPA > Advanced Security Settings Select the EAP type here.
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Click Authentication Config. 20 Click Configure. Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Authentication > WPA-PSK Select the available network to which you want to connect. Select WPA-PSK in the network. WPA-PSK does not require a RADIUS Server in the Authentication field.
Click Authentication Config. 20 Click Configure. Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Authentication > WPA-PSK Select the available network to which you want to connect. Select WPA-PSK in the network. WPA-PSK does not require a RADIUS Server in the Authentication field.
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About The About screen gives you the MAC address, Utility Version and the Driver Version of the DWL-G122. 21 Click OK. The configuration is done. Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Authentication > WPA-PSK (continued) Advanced Security Settings Enter the WPA Passphrase.
About The About screen gives you the MAC address, Utility Version and the Driver Version of the DWL-G122. 21 Click OK. The configuration is done. Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Authentication > WPA-PSK (continued) Advanced Security Settings Enter the WPA Passphrase.