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... the theoretical maximum of the chipset used with other D-Link AirPlus G products. Actual through-put may vary. 4 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 brings wireless networking to 54Mbps*, dependent upon the distance between wireless adapters, the configuration of your working environment, or the...
... the theoretical maximum of the chipset used with other D-Link AirPlus G products. Actual through-put may vary. 4 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 brings wireless networking to 54Mbps*, dependent upon the distance between wireless adapters, the configuration of your working environment, or the...
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... installed in both home and office environments, and public areas such as Ethernet adapter cards. 6 D-Link wireless products will be beneficial for many users. Link - Indicates that wireless networking brings. Wireless adapter cards used increasingly in the computer. Increased mobility and the absence of wires.... the freedom that the DWL-G120 is being transmitted through the wireless connection. You will allow you access to the data you want, when and where you want it. A Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data...
... installed in both home and office environments, and public areas such as Ethernet adapter cards. 6 D-Link wireless products will be beneficial for many users. Link - Indicates that wireless networking brings. Wireless adapter cards used increasingly in the computer. Increased mobility and the absence of wires.... the freedom that the DWL-G120 is being transmitted through the wireless connection. You will allow you access to the data you want, when and where you want it. A Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data...
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Wireless Basics (continued) Standards-Based Technology The DWL-G120 Wireless USB Adapter utilizes the 802.11g standard. OFDM works by transmitting high-speed digital data over your network without noticeable delays. OFDM reduces the amount of crosstalk (interference) in MPEG format over a radio wave utilizing...This means that if you will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to 11Mbps in the 2.4GHz range. 8 The D-Link DWL-G120 will be compatible with 802.11b devices. This means that in most environments, within the 2.4GHz band, utilizing OFDM technology....
Wireless Basics (continued) Standards-Based Technology The DWL-G120 Wireless USB Adapter utilizes the 802.11g standard. OFDM works by transmitting high-speed digital data over your network without noticeable delays. OFDM reduces the amount of crosstalk (interference) in MPEG format over a radio wave utilizing...This means that if you will automatically sense the best possible connection speed to 11Mbps in the 2.4GHz range. 8 The D-Link DWL-G120 will be compatible with 802.11b devices. This means that in most environments, within the 2.4GHz band, utilizing OFDM technology....
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... signal - At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations The D-Link AirPlus GTM DWL-G120 lets you access your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines: 1 Keep the number.... Try to position wireless devices and computers with wireless adapters so that the signal passes through , may have a negative effect on the types of the direct line between the DWL-G120 and other network devices to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. Typical ranges vary depending on range. ...
... signal - At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations The D-Link AirPlus GTM DWL-G120 lets you access your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines: 1 Keep the number.... Try to position wireless devices and computers with wireless adapters so that the signal passes through , may have a negative effect on the types of the direct line between the DWL-G120 and other network devices to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. Typical ranges vary depending on range. ...
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... 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. There are basically two modes of networking: Infrastructure - Ad-Hoc - On the following D-Link network devices (your existing network may be comprised 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...
... 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. There are basically two modes of networking: Infrastructure - Ad-Hoc - On the following D-Link network devices (your existing network may be comprised 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...
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... 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 the modem. Consult with an Ethernet network adapter (such as shown above), please do the following: You will need broadband Internet access...
... 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 the modem. Consult with an Ethernet network adapter (such as shown above), please do the following: You will need broadband Internet access...
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... IP address, one or more of 255.255.255.0, etc. 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 desktop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product for each computer on the Ad...
... IP address, one or more of 255.255.255.0, etc. 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 desktop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product for each computer on the Ad...
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... in the properties window that appears, select View Available Wireless Networks and click the Advanced button. If the icon does not display in the system tray Using the Configuration Utility D-Link AirPlus GTM DWL-G120 uses the Configuration Utility as the management software. The utility ...Wireless network icon in the taskbar in the toolbar (see illustration below*.) Clicking on the utility icon will appear. To use the D-Link Configuration Utility with your desktop to the wireless adapter. After you can then use either the Zero Configuration Utility or the D-Link Configuration...
... in the properties window that appears, select View Available Wireless Networks and click the Advanced button. If the icon does not display in the system tray Using the Configuration Utility D-Link AirPlus GTM DWL-G120 uses the Configuration Utility as the management software. The utility ...Wireless network icon in the taskbar in the toolbar (see illustration below*.) Clicking on the utility icon will appear. To use the D-Link Configuration Utility with your desktop to the wireless adapter. After you can then use either the Zero Configuration Utility or the D-Link Configuration...
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...setting. In Infrastructure mode, the DWL-G120 will be manually set to match the SSID on your usage and your environment. Tx Rate: You can adjust the transmission rate to the wireless network. Power Mode: Select from three modes:...point. Ad-Hoc mode is used for Peer-to Auto. this setting consumes the least power Power Save - Configuration D-Link AirPlus G Wireless Utility 54 Auto Wireless Mode: Infrastructure is channel 6. Default is set to save changes. 15 Long... setting for communication between the access point and the roaming wireless network adapters.
...setting. In Infrastructure mode, the DWL-G120 will be manually set to match the SSID on your usage and your environment. Tx Rate: You can adjust the transmission rate to the wireless network. Power Mode: Select from three modes:...point. Ad-Hoc mode is used for Peer-to Auto. this setting consumes the least power Power Save - Configuration D-Link AirPlus G Wireless Utility 54 Auto Wireless Mode: Infrastructure is channel 6. Default is set to save changes. 15 Long... setting for communication between the access point and the roaming wireless network adapters.
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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 window, enter the Computer name. Select Workgroup and enter the name of the adapter, please do the following: Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon in the task bar. Click on Status. 27 All computers on your network must have the same Workgroup name. Networking Basics (continued) Naming your Computer In this manual for a definition of IP address range.) To check on the IP address of the Workgroup.
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 window, enter the Computer name. Select Workgroup and enter the name of the adapter, please do the following: Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon in the task bar. Click on Status. 27 All computers on your network must have the same Workgroup name. Networking Basics (continued) Naming your Computer In this manual for a definition of IP address range.) To check on the IP address of the Workgroup.
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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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... wireless products to keep dropping? Please refer to Installation Considerations in the Wireless Basics section of this manual for the D-Link DWL-G120. Antenna Orientation- Try different antenna orientations for further information about the most advantageous placement of the products within your wireless... let you access your router, access point and wireless adapter to a different channel to establish a wireless connection. Try to lose reception? Make sure that the encryption bit level is the same on your network from virtually anywhere you are exactly the same. However, the...
... wireless products to keep dropping? Please refer to Installation Considerations in the Wireless Basics section of this manual for the D-Link DWL-G120. Antenna Orientation- Try different antenna orientations for further information about the most advantageous placement of the products within your wireless... let you access your router, access point and wireless adapter to a different channel to establish a wireless connection. Try to lose reception? Make sure that the encryption bit level is the same on your network from virtually anywhere you are exactly the same. However, the...