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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. 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
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... outlined in the Quick Installation Guide (included in either Ad Hoc mode (without an Access Point or 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 laptop or desktop PC. 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.
... outlined in the Quick Installation Guide (included in either Ad Hoc mode (without an Access Point or 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 laptop or desktop PC. 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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Features and Benefits Convenience of Plug & Play installation Fully 802.11b compatible USB 1.1 standard Stronger Network Security with 256-bit WEP encryption Supports infrastructure networks via an Access Point or Router and Peer-to-Peer communication in Ad-Hoc mode User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities Connects at up to 328 feet indoors* Three year warranty (USA only) ** * Environmental factors may adversely affect range 5
Features and Benefits Convenience of Plug & Play installation Fully 802.11b compatible USB 1.1 standard Stronger Network Security with 256-bit WEP encryption Supports infrastructure networks via an Access Point or Router and Peer-to-Peer communication in Ad-Hoc mode User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities Connects at up to 328 feet indoors* Three year warranty (USA only) ** * Environmental factors may adversely affect range 5
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... use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your computer Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently. Wireless adapter cards used increasingly in the computer. Blinks when data is a cellular computer network that the DWL-120+ is properly installed in both home and office environments, and public areas such as Ethernet adapter cards. 6 You will allow you access to 802.11b networks Link/Activity LED Power - D-Link wireless...
... use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your computer Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently. Wireless adapter cards used increasingly in the computer. Blinks when data is a cellular computer network that the DWL-120+ is properly installed in both home and office environments, and public areas such as Ethernet adapter cards. 6 You will allow you access to 802.11b networks Link/Activity LED Power - D-Link wireless...
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... vary Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of wireless devices deployed. Management decisions based on the IEEE 802.11b standard, the DWL-120+ is interoperable with existing compatible 2.4GHz wireless technology with other D-Link AirPlus devices. *"Maximum wireless signal rate derived from WLANs ease of up , manage, change can significantly improve worker efficiency. even outside the home or of the WLAN. Installing a WLAN system...
... vary Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of wireless devices deployed. Management decisions based on the IEEE 802.11b standard, the DWL-120+ is interoperable with existing compatible 2.4GHz wireless technology with other D-Link AirPlus devices. *"Maximum wireless signal rate derived from WLANs ease of up , manage, change can significantly improve worker efficiency. even outside the home or of the WLAN. Installing a WLAN system...
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... your network, using a wireless connection, from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your product away (at an angle) for better reception. 4. Typical ranges vary depending on range. A wall that the number of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in an upright position. 2. Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations The D-Link AirPlus DWL-120+ lets you access your home or business. Try to a minimum - The key to maximizing wireless range...
... your network, using a wireless connection, from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your product away (at an angle) for better reception. 4. Typical ranges vary depending on range. A wall that the number of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in an upright position. 2. Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations The D-Link AirPlus DWL-120+ lets you access your home or business. Try to a minimum - The key to maximizing wireless range...
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... devices): A wireless broadband RouterD-Link AirPlus DI-614+ A laptop computer with a USB wireless network adapter D-Link AirPlus DWL-120+ A desktop computer with other D-Link AirPlus products, right out of the box. There are basically two modes of an Infrastructure Network and an Ad-Hoc Network. directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to-peer communication, using an Access Point or Router, such as two or more DWL-120+ wireless USB adapters. Getting Started With its default settings...
... devices): A wireless broadband RouterD-Link AirPlus DI-614+ A laptop computer with a USB wireless network adapter D-Link AirPlus DWL-120+ A desktop computer with other D-Link AirPlus products, right out of the box. There are basically two modes of an Infrastructure Network and an Ad-Hoc Network. directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to-peer communication, using an Access Point or Router, such as two or more DWL-120+ wireless USB adapters. Getting Started With its default settings...
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Getting Started Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network 1 2 3 4 5 For a typical wireless setup at home (as shown above), please do the following: You will need broadband Internet access (a Cable or DSL-subscriber line into your home or office) Consult with your Cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem Connect the Cable or DSL modem to your broadband router (see the Quick Installation Guide included with your router.) Install the D-Link AirPlus DWL-120 wireless USB adapter into an...
Getting Started Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network 1 2 3 4 5 For a typical wireless setup at home (as shown above), please do the following: You will need broadband Internet access (a Cable or DSL-subscriber line into your home or office) Consult with your Cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem Connect the Cable or DSL modem to your broadband router (see the Quick Installation Guide included with your router.) Install the D-Link AirPlus DWL-120 wireless USB adapter into an...
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... or other devices are assigned the same IP Address, one or more of 255.255.255.0, etc. Getting Started Setting up a Wireless Ad Hoc Network Install the D-Link AirPlus DWL-120+ Wireless USB adapter into the laptop computer. Or you may not be exactly the same for installation instructions.) Install another wireless adapter such as the D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ wireless cardbus adapter. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product for installation instructions.) Set the wireless confi...
... or other devices are assigned the same IP Address, one or more of 255.255.255.0, etc. Getting Started Setting up a Wireless Ad Hoc Network Install the D-Link AirPlus DWL-120+ Wireless USB adapter into the laptop computer. Or you may not be exactly the same for installation instructions.) Install another wireless adapter such as the D-Link AirPlus DWL-650+ wireless cardbus adapter. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product for installation instructions.) Set the wireless confi...
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... icon shown at right. Link Quality: Displays the wireless signal strength for optimal speed up to the wireless network. Using the Configuration Utility D-Link AirPlus DWL-120+ uses the Configuration Utility as the management software. The factory SSID setting is the name assigned to a maximum speed of the DWL- 120+. The utility provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to default. Auto Link Info SSID: The Service Set Identifier is set to the wireless adapter. Channel: The default setting is 6.
... icon shown at right. Link Quality: Displays the wireless signal strength for optimal speed up to the wireless network. Using the Configuration Utility D-Link AirPlus DWL-120+ uses the Configuration Utility as the management software. The factory SSID setting is the name assigned to a maximum speed of the DWL- 120+. The utility provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to default. Auto Link Info SSID: The Service Set Identifier is set to the wireless adapter. Channel: The default setting is 6.
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... Auto. Using the Configuration Utility Configuration Auto SSID: The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to default. The factory SSID setting is set to get the best signal possible depending on the existing Wireless Router or Access Point. See the Getting Started section in this setting consumes the least power Power Save - In Infrastructure mode, the DWL-120+ will be manually set to match the channel setting for peer-topeer networking. In Ad Hoc mode...
... Auto. Using the Configuration Utility Configuration Auto SSID: The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to default. The factory SSID setting is set to get the best signal possible depending on the existing Wireless Router or Access Point. See the Getting Started section in this setting consumes the least power Power Save - In Infrastructure mode, the DWL-120+ will be manually set to match the channel setting for peer-topeer networking. In Ad Hoc mode...
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... Apply if you have made any changes 14 communicates the key across the network Shared Authentication - Using the Configuration Utility Encryption Data Encryption: Enable encryption by clicking in either 64, 128 or 256 bits Key Format: ASCII (e.g., a word) or Hexadecimal format Hexadecimal digits consist of the wireless Access Point or Router Default Key: Enter a key in the box. Authorization Mode: Open Authentication - Key Length: select the key length, either ASCII (e.g., a word) or...
... Apply if you have made any changes 14 communicates the key across the network Shared Authentication - Using the Configuration Utility Encryption Data Encryption: Enable encryption by clicking in either 64, 128 or 256 bits Key Format: ASCII (e.g., a word) or Hexadecimal format Hexadecimal digits consist of the wireless Access Point or Router Default Key: Enter a key in the box. Authorization Mode: Open Authentication - Key Length: select the key length, either ASCII (e.g., a word) or...
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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 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.
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Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP In this screen appears, Click Next. 18 Go 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 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.
Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP In this screen appears, Click Next. 18 Go 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 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.
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... is the IP Address of the Wireless Router or Access Point. A good wireless connection will appear. Networking Basics Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows Me and 98* Go to Start > Run > type command. A good wireless connection will appear. A window similar to this one will show four replies from the wireless router or access point, as shown. xxx, where xxx is the IP Address of the Wireless Router or Access Point. Type ping xxx.xxx.xxx...
... is the IP Address of the Wireless Router or Access Point. A good wireless connection will appear. Networking Basics Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows Me and 98* Go to Start > Run > type command. A good wireless connection will appear. A window similar to this one will show four replies from the wireless router or access point, as shown. xxx, where xxx is the IP Address of the Wireless Router or Access Point. Type ping xxx.xxx.xxx...
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Troubleshooting Double-click on Network Adapters Right-click on D-Link AirPlus DWL-120+ Wireless USB Adapter Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly Click OK 32
Troubleshooting Double-click on Network Adapters Right-click on D-Link AirPlus DWL-120+ Wireless USB Adapter Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly Click OK 32
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... have enabled Encryption on the DWL-120+, you must also enable encryption on your Router, Access Point and Wireless adapter to a different Channel to establish a wireless connection. The Encryption settings are using 2.4GHz cordless phones, X-10 equipment or other objects. If you have one in the Wireless Basics section of this manual for the D-Link DWL-120+. D-Link products let you want. Troubleshooting 2. Why can't I get a wireless connection? Try changing the Channel on all wireless devices in the network...
... have enabled Encryption on the DWL-120+, you must also enable encryption on your Router, Access Point and Wireless adapter to a different Channel to establish a wireless connection. The Encryption settings are using 2.4GHz cordless phones, X-10 equipment or other objects. If you have one in the Wireless Basics section of this manual for the D-Link DWL-120+. D-Link products let you want. Troubleshooting 2. Why can't I get a wireless connection? Try changing the Channel on all wireless devices in the network...
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... non-conforming Software (and all material respects to the original purchase point based on which the purchase price is defined as follows: • Hardware (excluding power supplies and fans) Three (3) Years • Power Supplies and Fans One (1) Year • Spare parts and spare kits Ninety (90) days D-Link's sole obligation shall be new or have an identical make, model or part.
... non-conforming Software (and all material respects to the original purchase point based on which the purchase price is defined as follows: • Hardware (excluding power supplies and fans) Three (3) Years • Power Supplies and Fans One (1) Year • Spare parts and spare kits Ninety (90) days D-Link's sole obligation shall be new or have an identical make, model or part.
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... D-Link Service Office and, if requested, provide written proof of purchase of the product (such as part of the claim a written description of the Hardware defect or Software nonconformance in sufficient detail to allow D-Link to confirm the same. • The original product owner must obtain a Return Material Authorization ("RMA") number from...
... D-Link Service Office and, if requested, provide written proof of purchase of the product (such as part of the claim a written description of the Hardware defect or Software nonconformance in sufficient detail to allow D-Link to confirm the same. • The original product owner must obtain a Return Material Authorization ("RMA") number from...
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... subject to part 15 of the FCC Rules. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in which vary from D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc., as translation, transformation, or adaptation without prior notice. such modifications could void the user's authority to...
... subject to part 15 of the FCC Rules. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in which vary from D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc., as translation, transformation, or adaptation without prior notice. such modifications could void the user's authority to...