Using The Configuration Utility - D-Link AirPlus DWL-120+ Manual

Using the Configuration Utility

D-Link AirPlus DWL-120+ 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
Configuration Utility. Another way to start the Configuration Utility is to
click on Start>Programs>D-Link DWL-120+.
If you are using Windows XP, you can use either the Zero Configuration Utility
or the D-Link Configuration Utility. To use the D-Link Configuration Utility with
XP, click on the Zero Configuration Utility in the taskbar in the lower corner of
your computer screen and uncheck the box in the properties window that
enables windows configuration. After you have done this, you can then use the
D-Link Configuration Utility with XP.
A new icon will appear in your Icon tray. Double-
click on the icon shown at right. The screen below
will be displayed with the following default settings:
Status:
Displays the current
connection state of the
DWL-120+.
SSID:
The Service Set Identifier is
the name assigned to the
wireless network. The
factory SSID setting is set
to default.
Tx Rate:
The default setting is Auto; Tx Rate settings are automatically determined for
optimal speed up to a maximum speed of 22Mbps.
Channel:
The default setting is 6.
Link Quality:
Displays the wireless signal strength for the DWL-120+ wireless connection
to the access point.
Data Rate:
Displays the statistics of the data that is transmitted and received.
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