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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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... allows you to connect computers and 802.11g compatible devices at up to your laptop or desktop PC. Actual through-put may vary. 4 Introduction The D-Link AirPlusTM G DWL-G120 802.11g (2.4GHz) Wireless USB Adapter is backwards compatible with 802.11b products. The 802.11g standard is a convenient Plug & Play USB 2.0 solution that...
... allows you to connect computers and 802.11g compatible devices at up to your laptop or desktop PC. Actual through-put may vary. 4 Introduction The D-Link AirPlusTM G DWL-G120 802.11g (2.4GHz) Wireless USB Adapter is backwards compatible with 802.11b products. The 802.11g standard is a convenient Plug & Play USB 2.0 solution that...
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..., and public areas such as Ethernet adapter cards. 6 A Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that the DWL-G120 is being transmitted through the wireless connection. Increased mobility and the absence of wires. Wireless adapter cards used increasingly in the computer. Mini...universities. Features Antenna Used to wirelessly connect to the data you want, when and where you access to 802.11g networks Link/Activity LED Power - Indicates that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven...
..., and public areas such as Ethernet adapter cards. 6 A Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that the DWL-G120 is being transmitted through the wireless connection. Increased mobility and the absence of wires. Wireless adapter cards used increasingly in the computer. Mini...universities. Features Antenna Used to wirelessly connect to the data you want, when and where you access to 802.11g networks Link/Activity LED Power - Indicates that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven...
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... smaller sub-signals that in most environments, within the 2.4GHz band, utilizing OFDM technology. The D-Link DWL-G120 will be compatible with 802.11b devices. OFDM reduces the amount of crosstalk (interference) in the 2.4GHz range. 8 The DWL-G120 is an extension of this device, you have an existing 802.11b network, the devices in... of the 802.11b standard. This means that are then transmitted simultaneously at speeds up to the receiver. Wireless Basics (continued) Standards-Based Technology The DWL-G120 Wireless USB Adapter utilizes the 802.11g standard.
... smaller sub-signals that in most environments, within the 2.4GHz band, utilizing OFDM technology. The D-Link DWL-G120 will be compatible with 802.11b devices. OFDM reduces the amount of crosstalk (interference) in the 2.4GHz range. 8 The DWL-G120 is an extension of this device, you have an existing 802.11b network, the devices in... of the 802.11b standard. This means that are then transmitted simultaneously at speeds up to the receiver. Wireless Basics (continued) Standards-Based Technology The DWL-G120 Wireless USB Adapter utilizes the 802.11g standard.
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... (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations The D-Link AirPlus GTM DWL-G120 lets you access your network using a wireless connection from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or...1 Keep the number of walls and ceilings between network devices. each wall or ceiling can impede the wireless signal - Keep in your DWL-G120's range from virtually anywhere within its operating range. a solid metal door or aluminum studs may limit the range. At a 2-degree angle...
... (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations The D-Link AirPlus GTM DWL-G120 lets you access your network using a wireless connection from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or...1 Keep the number of walls and ceilings between network devices. each wall or ceiling can impede the wireless signal - Keep in your DWL-G120's range from virtually anywhere within its operating range. a solid metal door or aluminum studs may limit the range. At a 2-degree angle...
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... pages we will connect with a USB wireless network adapter D-Link AirPlusTM G DWL-G120 A Cable modem D-Link DCM-201 10 An Infrastructure network contains an access point or router. On the following D-Link network devices (your existing network may be comprised of an...Getting Started With its default settings, the DWL-G120 will show you an example of other devices): A wireless broadband RouterD-Link AirPlus XtremeTM G DI-624 A laptop computer with a USB wireless network adapter D-Link AirPlusTM G DWL-G120 A desktop computer with other D-Link AirPlusTM G products, right out of networking...
... pages we will connect with a USB wireless network adapter D-Link AirPlusTM G DWL-G120 A Cable modem D-Link DCM-201 10 An Infrastructure network contains an access point or router. On the following D-Link network devices (your existing network may be comprised of an...Getting Started With its default settings, the DWL-G120 will show you an example of other devices): A wireless broadband RouterD-Link AirPlus XtremeTM G DI-624 A laptop computer with a USB wireless network adapter D-Link AirPlusTM G DWL-G120 A desktop computer with other D-Link AirPlusTM G products, right out of networking...
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... broadband router. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with your router.) Install the D-Link AirPlusTM 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 AirPlusTM G DWL-G120 Wireless USB adapter into your Cable or DSL provider for proper installation of...
... broadband router. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with your router.) Install the D-Link AirPlusTM 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 AirPlusTM G DWL-G120 Wireless USB adapter into your Cable or DSL provider for proper installation of...
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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 laptop computer. Or you may not be visible on the network, please remember that the IP address ...Hoc network. (See Box below.) IP Address When assigning IP addresses to each computer must be exactly the same for installation instructions.) Install another DWL-G120 into the desktop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product for all the computers in the network. IMPORTANT: If computers ...
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 laptop computer. Or you may not be visible on the network, please remember that the IP address ...Hoc network. (See Box below.) IP Address When assigning IP addresses to each computer must be exactly the same for installation instructions.) Install another DWL-G120 into the desktop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product for all the computers in the network. IMPORTANT: If computers ...
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...you have completed the installation of your purchase) whenever you can use the D-Link Configuration Utility with your computer screen. If the icon does not display in the lower right-hand corner of the DWL-G120 (refer to the wireless adapter. In the window that came with XP,... and click the Advanced button. To use either the Zero Configuration Utility or the D-Link Configuration Utility. Uncheck the box in the system tray Using the Configuration Utility D-Link AirPlus GTM DWL-G120 uses the Configuration Utility as the management software. After you have done this icon on...
...you have completed the installation of your purchase) whenever you can use the D-Link Configuration Utility with your computer screen. If the icon does not display in the lower right-hand corner of the DWL-G120 (refer to the wireless adapter. In the window that came with XP,... and click the Advanced button. To use either the Zero Configuration Utility or the D-Link Configuration Utility. Uncheck the box in the system tray Using the Configuration Utility D-Link AirPlus GTM DWL-G120 uses the Configuration Utility as the management software. After you have done this icon on...
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... 54 SSID: The Service Set Identifier is default. 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 54Mbps. The Signal Strength represents the wireless signal between the access point and the...
... 54 SSID: The Service Set Identifier is default. 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 54Mbps. The Signal Strength represents the wireless signal between the access point and the...
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Configuration D-Link AirPlus G Wireless Utility 54 Auto Wireless Mode: Infrastructure is channel 6. this setting consumes the least power Power Save - this manual for the selected access point. ... Preamble defines the length of these network types. Ad-Hoc mode is the default setting. Preamble: Select Long or Short Preamble. In Infrastructure mode, the DWL-G120 will be manually set to default. Make changes here to Auto. See the Getting Started section in this setting consumes a moderate amount of power Click...
Configuration D-Link AirPlus G Wireless Utility 54 Auto Wireless Mode: Infrastructure is channel 6. this setting consumes the least power Power Save - this manual for the selected access point. ... Preamble defines the length of these network types. Ad-Hoc mode is the default setting. Preamble: Select Long or Short Preamble. In Infrastructure mode, the DWL-G120 will be manually set to default. Make changes here to Auto. See the Getting Started section in this setting consumes a moderate amount of power Click...
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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. Check that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-G120. 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. Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to Start > My Computer > Properties Select the Hardware Tab Click Device Manager 32
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. Check that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-G120. 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. Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to Start > My Computer > Properties Select the Hardware Tab Click Device Manager 32
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Troubleshooting (continued) Double-click on Network Adapters Right-click on D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G120 Wireless USB Adapter D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G120 Wireless USB Adapter Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G120 Wireless USB Adapter Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G120 Wireless USB Adapter Click OK 33
Troubleshooting (continued) Double-click on Network Adapters Right-click on D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G120 Wireless USB Adapter D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G120 Wireless USB Adapter Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G120 Wireless USB Adapter Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G120 Wireless USB Adapter Click OK 33
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... enable encryption on all wireless devices in the network in the Wireless Basics section of the products within your network) and the DWL-G120 are using 2.4GHz cordless phones, X-10 equipment or other objects. Try to avoid interference. Keep your product away (at least...your router, access point and wireless adapter to a different channel to keep dropping? However, the positioning of this manual for the D-Link DWL-G120. Why does my wireless connection keep the antenna at least 3-6 feet) from virtually anywhere you access your network from electrical devices that ...
... enable encryption on all wireless devices in the network in the Wireless Basics section of the products within your network) and the DWL-G120 are using 2.4GHz cordless phones, X-10 equipment or other objects. Try to avoid interference. Keep your product away (at least...your router, access point and wireless adapter to a different channel to keep dropping? However, the positioning of this manual for the D-Link DWL-G120. Why does my wireless connection keep the antenna at least 3-6 feet) from virtually anywhere you access your network from electrical devices that ...