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Package Contents Contents of Package: D-Link AirPlusTM G DWL-G120 802.11g (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 AirPlusTM G DWL-G120 802.11g (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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... systems. * This is backwards compatible 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 the DWL-G120 Wireless USB Adapter. Introduction The D-Link AirPlusTM G DWL-G120 802.11g (2.4GHz) Wireless USB Adapter is a convenient Plug & Play USB 2.0 solution that...
... systems. * This is backwards compatible 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 the DWL-G120 Wireless USB Adapter. Introduction The D-Link AirPlusTM G DWL-G120 802.11g (2.4GHz) Wireless USB Adapter is a convenient Plug & Play USB 2.0 solution that...
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If you are using Windows XP, you can use either the Zero Configuration Utility or the D-Link Configuration Utility. Select the Wireless Networks tab. Using the Configuration Utility D-Link AirPlus GTM DWL-G120 uses the Configuration Utility as the management software. The ...G120 (refer to start the Configuration Utility. Another way to the Quick Installation Guide that came with XP, right-click on Start >Programs >D-Link AirPlus G >D-Link AirPlus G Utility. To use the D-Link Configuration Utility with XP by clicking on your computer screen. In the window that enables windows...
If you are using Windows XP, you can use either the Zero Configuration Utility or the D-Link Configuration Utility. Select the Wireless Networks tab. Using the Configuration Utility D-Link AirPlus GTM DWL-G120 uses the Configuration Utility as the management software. The ...G120 (refer to start the Configuration Utility. Another way to the Quick Installation Guide that came with XP, right-click on Start >Programs >D-Link AirPlus G >D-Link AirPlus G Utility. To use the D-Link Configuration Utility with XP by clicking on your computer screen. In the window that enables windows...
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... and in order to connect. Profiles: In the lower half of the screen, 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. Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Site Survey...
... and in order to connect. Profiles: In the lower half of the screen, 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. Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Site Survey...
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Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Properties 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. 18
Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Properties 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. 18
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Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP In this screen appears, click Next. 19 Note: Please refer to Start>Control Panel>Network Connections Select Set up a home or small office network When this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using Windows 2000, Me or 98SE. Go to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.com and http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Microsoft Windows XP.
Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP In this screen appears, click Next. 19 Note: Please refer to Start>Control Panel>Network Connections Select Set up a home or small office network When this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using Windows 2000, Me or 98SE. Go to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.com and http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Microsoft Windows XP.
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If your computer. Click Next. 20 Networking Basics (continued) 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 router, select the second option as shown.
If your computer. Click Next. 20 Networking Basics (continued) 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 router, select the second option as shown.
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Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this example, Create a Network Setup Disk has been selected. In this case drive A. 23 Click Next. Networking Basics (continued) In the window below, select the option that fits your network. 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. 23 Click Next. Networking Basics (continued) In the window below, select the option that fits your network. You will run this disk on each of the computers on your needs.
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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) 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; To rename the computer and join a domain, click Change. 26 this field is optional.
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) 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; To rename the computer and join a domain, click Change. 26 this field is optional.
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... check on Status. 27 Click OK.. Networking Basics (continued) Naming your network must be in the same IP address range (see Getting Started in this window, enter the Computer name. All computers on the Local Area Connection icon in your network must have the same Workgroup name. Checking the IP Address...
... check on Status. 27 Click OK.. Networking Basics (continued) Naming your network must be in the same IP address range (see Getting Started in this window, enter the Computer name. All computers on the Local Area Connection icon in your network must have the same Workgroup name. Checking the IP Address...
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... to the computers on Control Panel 28 If you are using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) technology. Networking Basics (continued) Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Note: DHCP-capable routers will automatically assign IP addresses to assign static IP addresses. Click the Support tab Click Close Assigning a Static IP...
... to the computers on Control Panel 28 If you are using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) technology. Networking Basics (continued) Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Note: DHCP-capable routers will automatically assign IP addresses to assign static IP addresses. Click the Support tab Click Close Assigning a Static IP...
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Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Double-click on Network Connections Right-click on Local Area Connections Double-click on Properties 29
Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Double-click on Network Connections Right-click on Local Area Connections Double-click on Properties 29
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...be the same for all the computers on your ISP (Internet Service Provider.) Click OK 30 Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click Properties In the screen below, please do the following: Input your IP address and subnet ...mask. (The IP addresses on the network.) Input your DNS server addresses. (Note: If you are sequential, like 192.168.0.3 and 192.168.0.4. For example, if one computer has an IP address of 192.168...
...be the same for all the computers on your ISP (Internet Service Provider.) Click OK 30 Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click Properties In the screen below, please do the following: Input your IP address and subnet ...mask. (The IP addresses on the network.) Input your DNS server addresses. (Note: If you are sequential, like 192.168.0.3 and 192.168.0.4. For example, if one computer has an IP address of 192.168...
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... A good wireless connection will show four replies from the wireless router or access point, as shown. A window similar to this one will appear. Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP/2000* Go to Start > Run > type cmd. The actual IP addresses that you ping may ... The IP addresses in these illustrations are examples only. Networking Basics (continued) Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows Me/98* Go to Start > 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 ...
... A good wireless connection will show four replies from the wireless router or access point, as shown. A window similar to this one will appear. Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP/2000* Go to Start > Run > type cmd. The actual IP addresses that you ping may ... The IP addresses in these illustrations are examples only. Networking Basics (continued) Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows Me/98* Go to Start > 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 ...
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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-G120. Go to problems that the drivers for the DWL-G120 are illustrated in Windows XP. If you are having problems. (The examples below are installed properly. Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to Start > My Computer > Properties Select the Hardware Tab Click Device Manager 32
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-G120. Go to problems that the drivers for the DWL-G120 are illustrated in Windows XP. If you are having problems. (The examples below are installed properly. Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to Start > My Computer > Properties Select the Hardware Tab Click Device Manager 32