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D-Link Air DWL-122 Manual

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  • Page 1 D-Link Air DWL-122 2.4GHz Wireless USB Adapter Manual Building Networks for People...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Package Contents ................3 Introduction....................4 Wireless Basics ..................6 Inserting and Removing the DWL-122; Using the Extension Cord ..9 Getting Started ..................10 Using the Configuration Utility with Windows OS ........13 Using the Configuration Utility with Macintosh OS ........20 Networking Basics ................25 Troubleshooting ...................38 Technical Specifications ..............41...

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    Package Contents Contents of Package: D-Link Air DWL-122 2.4 GHz Wireless USB Adapter Manual on CD-ROM Quick Installation Guide USB Extenstion Cable If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. System Requirements: A computer or laptop with an available USB port Windows XP/2000/Me/98SE Mac OSX (v10.2x or later)

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction The D-Link Air DWL-122 Wireless USB Adapter is a convenient Plug & Play USB 1.1 solution that brings wireless networking to your laptop or desktop PC. With transfer rates up to 11Mbps you can connect to a wireless network at home, at the office or at any wireless hotspot.
  • Page 5 Features and Benefits Compact size for placement anywhere Convenience of Plug & Play installation Fully 802.11b compatible Powered by the USB port; no external power source is needed USB 1.1 standard Network Security with with 64-bit and 128-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...

  • Page 6: Wireless Basics

    Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to- use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. D-Link wireless products will allow you access to the data you want, when and where you want it.
  • Page 7 Wireless Basics (continued) People use wireless LAN technology for many different purposes: Mobility - Productivity increases when people have access to data in any location within the operating range of the WLAN. Management decisions based on real-time information can significantly improve worker efficiency. Low Implementation Costs –...
  • Page 8 Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations The D-Link Air DWL-122 lets you access your network, using a wireless connection, from virtually anywhere within its operating range. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started Inserting the DWL-122 Insert the DWL-122 into an available USB port. Using the DWL-122 with the extension cord Plug one end of the USB extension cord into the USB port on your computer and plug the other end into the DWL-122. Removing the DWL-122 (Windows XP) After installing the DWL-122, this icon will appear in the...
  • Page 10 Network and an Ad-Hoc Network. An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or Router. The Infrastructure Network example shown on the following page contains the D-Link network devices listed here; (your existing network may be comprised of other devices). A wireless broadband Router-...
  • Page 11 Connect the Cable or DSL modem to your broadband router. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with your router.) Install the D-Link Air DWL-122 wireless USB adapter into an available USB port on your desktop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-122.)
  • Page 12 Getting Started (continued) Setting up a Wireless Ad Hoc Network Install the D-Link Air DWL-122 Wireless USB adapter into the desktop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product for installation instructions Install another DWL-122 into the laptop computer.

  • Page 13: Using The Configuration Utility With Windows Os

    Using the Configuration Utility with Windows OS D-Link Air DWL-122 uses the Configuration Utility as the management software. The utility provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to the wireless adapter. When the computer is started, the Configuration Utility starts automatically and the system tray icon is loaded in the toolbar (see illustration below.) Clicking on the utility icon will start the...
  • Page 14 Using the Configuration Utility with Windows OS (continued) Status: Link Info Displays the MAC Address of the Access Point or Router to which the DWL- 122 is associated SSID: The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to the wireless network. The factory SSID setting is default.
  • Page 15 Using the Configuration Utility with Windows OS (continued) Configuration SSID: Service Set Identifier is a name that identifies a wireless network. Access Points and wireless devices attempting to connect to a specific WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) must use the same SSID. The default setting is default.
  • Page 16 Using the Configuration Utility with Windows OS (continued) Advanced Ad-Hoc Channel: All devices in the Ad Hoc network must be set to the same channel Profile IP Settings: You can Enable or Disable the IP Settings portion of your profile here.
  • Page 17 Using the Configuration Utility with Windows OS (continued) Available Network: The top section of the window displays the Available Networks. Scroll up and down the list and highlight the network to which you wish to connect. Click on the Connect button. Profile: In the lower half of the screen, you can manage the profiles that you have cre- ated for the wireless network at home, at the office and in public places.
  • Page 18 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Site Survey > Add Advanced In this window you can select the type of network connection. Click OK to save the changes. If you clicked on Add, you can configure, in this window, all the Configuration, Add or Properties properties of a profile that you wish to add to the network.
  • Page 19 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Site Survey > Configuration > 802.1X To use 802.1x and to configure its settings, please do the following: IEEE 802.1X - Select Enabled. Click Authentication Config Advanced Security Settings Select the EAP Type you want to use. Configure the information needed for authenticating.
  • Page 20 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) 802.1X > Advanced Security Settings > EAP Types Inner Authentication Information needed EAP Type Protocol for Authenticating Certificate EAP-TLS User Name User Name EAP- Password MSCHAPv2 Domain Name User Name LEAP Password TTLS Identity User Name Password TTLS Identity User Name...
  • Page 21 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) 802.1X > Advanced Security Settings > EAP Types (continued) Inner Authentication Information needed EAP Type Protocol for Authenticating TTLS Identity User Name EAP-MD5 Password TTLS Identity EAP- User Name Generic Token Card EAP-TTLS Password TTLS Identity User Name EAP-MSCHAPv2 Password...
  • Page 22 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) 802.1X > Advanced Security Settings > Definitions of Terms (continued) Domain Name: Each server has a domain name that uniquely identifies it. That domain name is normally contained in the Subject CN field of the server certificate. A server domain name ends with the name of a larger administrative domain, to which the server belongs.
  • Page 23 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Authentication > WPA Select the available network to which you want to connect. Click Configure. Select WPA in the Authentication field. Click Authentication Config After you click Authentication Config, the Advanced Security Settings screen will ap- pear.
  • Page 24 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Authentication > WPA-PSK Select the available network to which you want to connect. Click Configure. WPA-PSK does not require a RADIUS Server in the network. Select WPA-PSK in the Authentication field. Click Authentication Config...
  • Page 25 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Authentication > WPA-PSK (continued) Advanced Security Settings Enter the WPA Passphrase. Click OK. The configuration is done. About About screen gives you the MAC address, Utility Version and the Driver Version of the DWL-120.
  • Page 26 Using the Configuration Settings with Macintosh OS After you have completed the installation of the DWL-122 into your Macintosh computer (please refer to the Quick Installation Guide included with the product), follow the steps below to access the configuration settings. From the Apple pull-down menu select System Preferences.

  • Page 27: Using The Configuration Utility With Macintosh Os

    Using the Configuration Utility with Macintosh OS (continued) This window will appear displaying the following: Current Wireless Network settings: Network Name; Network Type; Link Status; Channel; and Signal Strength Available Wireless Networks includ- ing: Name; Type; Signal; Channel; Privacy Start Scan: click Start Scan to rescan for an...
  • Page 28 Using the Configuration Utility with Macintosh OS (continued) My Networks Connect: highlight a network profile and click Connect to connect to that network profile Properties: highlight a network profile and click Properties to configure that network profile. (See screens on the next page.) Remove: highlight a network profile and click Remove to remove that network from the profile list...
  • Page 29 Using the Configuration Utility with Macintosh OS (continued) My Networks > Create and/or Properties Select the level of WEP encryp- tion. In the example, 40 Bits ASCII was chosen. Enter the WEP string, in this case 5 ASCII characters have been entered.
  • Page 30 Using the Configuration Utility with Macintosh OS (continued) Advanced Power Save: Always On - consumes the most power Max Power Save - consumes the least power Power Save - consumes a moderate amount of power Authentication: Choose one of the following modes: Open Authentication - the DWL-122 is visible to all devices on the network Shared Authentication - allows communication only with devices with...

  • Page 31: Networking Basics

    Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP In this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using Microsoft Windows XP. Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.com http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000, ME or 98SE.
  • Page 32 Networking Basics (continued) Please follow all the instructions in this window: Click Next In the following window, select the best description of your computer. If your computer connects to the internet through a gateway/router, select the second option as shown. Click Next...
  • Page 33 Networking Basics (continued) Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional.) Click Next Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name. Click Next...
  • Page 34 Networking Basics (continued) Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes. When the changes are complete, click Next. Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer. This may take a few minutes.
  • Page 35 Networking Basics (continued) In the window below, select the option that fits your needs. In this example, Create a Network Setup Disk has been selected. You will run this disk on each of the computers on your network. Click Next. Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive A.
  • Page 36 Networking Basics (continued) Please read the information under Here’s how in the screen below. After you complete the Network Setup Wizard you will use the Network Setup Disk to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on your net- work.
  • Page 37 Networking Basics (continued) Please read the information on this screen, then click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard. The new settings will take effect when you restart the computer. Click Yes to restart the computer. You have completed configuring this computer. Next, you will need to run the Network Setup Disk on all the other computers on your network.
  • Page 38 Networking Basics (continued) Naming your Computer To name your computer, using 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 Sys- tem Properties window.
  • Page 39 Networking Basics (continued) Naming your Computer In this window, enter the Computer name Select Workgroup and enter the name of the All computers on your network must have the same Workgroup name. 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 manual for a definition of IP Ad- dress Range.)
  • Page 40 Networking Basics (continued) Checking the IP Address in Windows XP This window will appear. Click the Support tab Click Close Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Note: Residential Gateways/Broadband Routers will automatically assign IP Ad- dresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configura- tion Protocol) technology.
  • Page 41 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...
  • Page 42 Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 D-Link Air DWL-122 Wireless USB Adapter Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click Properties In the window below, select Use the following IP address. Input your IP address and subnet mask. (The IP Addresses on your network must be within the same range.
  • Page 43 Networking Basics (continued) Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP and 2000* Go to Start > Run > type cmd. A window similar to this one will appear. Type ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, where xxx is the IP Address of the Wireless Router or Access Point.

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-122. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP. If you have another operating sys- tem, these solutions will still apply although the appearance on your computer screen may differ.) 1.
  • Page 45 Double-click on Network Adapters Right-click on D-Link Air DWL-122 Wireless USB Adapter D-Link Air DWL-122 Wireless USB Adapter Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly D-Link Air DWL-122 Wireless USB Adapter D-Link Air DWL-122 Wireless USB Adapter...
  • Page 46 Troubleshooting (continued) 2. What variables may cause my wireless products to lose reception? D-Link products let you access your network from virtually anywhere you want. However, the positioning of the products within your environment will affect the wireless range. Please refer to Installation Considerations in the Wireless Basics section of this manual for further information about the most advanta- geous placement of your D-Link wireless products.

  • Page 47: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Standard IEEE 802.11b Diagnostic LED Power Link Status Temperature Operating: 0ºC to 55ºC (32ºF to 131ºF) Storing: -20ºC to 75ºC (-4ºF to 167ºF) Humidity: Operating: 5-95%, non-condensing Storing: 10-90%, non-condensing Antenna Type: Integrated microstrip diversity antenna Modulation Technique: DSSS Physical Dimensions: L = 3.25 inches (82.5mm)
  • Page 48 Technical Specifications (continued) Operating Voltage: 5VDC ± 5%, powered through USB port Encryption: RC4 Encryption algorithm 64 or 128-bit WEP Encryption MTBF: >30,000 hours Modulation Schemes: DQPSK, DBPSK and CCK Transmitter Output Power: Typical 16dBm, 40mW Receiver Sensitivity: Typical -81dBm for 11Mbps @ 8% PER (Packet Error Rate) Typical -86dBm for 2Mbps @ 8% PER (Packet Error Rate)
  • Page 49 Wa r r a n t y a n d Re g i s t r at i o n Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise 1. Bitte lesen Sie sich diese Hinweise sorgfaltig durch. 2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung fur den spatern Gebrauch auf. 3.
  • Page 50 Wa r r an t y service m a y be obt a in ed by con t a ct in g a D-Link office wit h in t h e a pplica ble wa r r an t y...
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  • Page 52 D-Link Offices for Registration and Warranty Service Th e produ ct’s Registr a t ion Ca r d, pr ovided a t t he back of t h is m anu a l, m u st be sen t t o a D-Link office.
  • Page 53 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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