D-Link Air DWL-122 802.11b Wireless Adapter
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1. Internal Antenna Used to wirelessly connect to 802 11b networks Link Activity LED _ i Power Indicates that Sa ee the DWL 122 is properly a installed in the computer Link Blinks when data is being transmitted through the wireless connection 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 You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking brings A Wireless Local Area Network WLAN is a computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires WLANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments and public areas such as airports coffee shops and universities Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards 7 Wireless Basics continued People use wireless LAN technology for many different purposes Mobility Productivity increases when people2. Insert a disk the into the following disk drive and then click Hest 4 Floppy A IF you want to format the disk click Format Disk 36 Networking Basics continued Copying s j j Please wait while the wizard copies Files E 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 network To continue click Next Network Setup Wizard To run the wizard with the Network Setup Disk R3 i Complete the wizard and restart this computer Then use the Network Setup Disk to run J the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the other computers on your network Here s how 1 Insert the Network Setup Disk into the next computer you want to network 2 Open My Computer and then open the Network Setup Disk 3 Double click netsetup Cancel 3 Networking Basics continued Please read the information on this screen then click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard Network Setup Wizard Completing the Network Setup Wizard Tou have successtully set up this computer for home or small office networking For help with home or small office networking see the following topics in Help and Support Center Using the Shared Documents folder Sharing files and folders To see other computers on your network click
3. The default setting is Auto Tx Rate settings are automatically determined for an optimal speed up to a maximum of 11Mbps Channel The default setting is Auto The channel selection is automatically deter mined by the DWL 122 Signal Strength Displays the signal strength of the DWL 122 s wireless connection to the ac cess point or router Packet Count Displays the statistics of the data packets that are transmitted and received Rescan Button Rescans for the strongest signal with the current SSID and associates with that access point or router 15 Using the Configuration Utility with Windows OS continued SSID Configuration Service Set Identifier is a name that identifies r 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 Wireless Mode Click on the pull down menu select from the following options Infrastructure connecting to the WLAN using an access point This is the default setting IP Settings Ad Hoc wireless mode used when connecting directly to a computer equipped with a wireless adapter in a Peer to Peer environment Data Encryption Select Enabled or Disabled 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 other
4. WEP key frequently to ensure security With the DWL 122 you will automatically receive a new key every time you connect vastly increasing the safety of your communication Maximum wireless signal rate based on IEEE Standard 802 11b specifications Actual data throughput will vary Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network traffic building materials and consturction and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate 5 Features and Benefits Compact size for placement anywhere m Convenience of Plug amp Play installation E Fully 802 11b compatible E Powered by the USB port no external power source is needed USB 1 1 standard Better Security with 802 1x and WPA In addition to 64 128 bit WEP encryption you can also securely connect to a wireless network using 802 1x for wireless authentication as well as WPA Wi Fi Protected Access providing you a much higher level of security for your data and communication than has previously been available E Supports Infrastructure networks via an access point or router and Peer to Peer communication in Ad Hoc mode E User friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities Connects at up to 328 feet indoors E One year warranty USA only WPA will be available soon as a download for Mac users 2Environmental factors may adversely affect range Featu res USB connector Used to connect the DWL 122 to your computer
5. Advanced Security Settings page Select the Trusted CA that you want to add and click OK Seed Pe wae Le 23 Using the Configuration Utility continued Authentication gt WPA Dib tan a unity x Available Network Link Info Soll MACIBSSID Signal i manhattanr 00 40 05 61 20 E1 B4 l Configuration i newportroom 00 40 05 D1 21 0 02 _Retresh_ Select the available 749 suulirik 00 60 C8 19 83 10 network to which you Advanced va a an want to connect Click Configure ee i Profile Configuration Wireless Mode Infrastructure Select WPA in the Data Encryption Disabled 7 aH BUCA On field Authentication WPA Key Length IEEE 802 1X Disabled 1 Click Authentication Config After you click Authentication Config the Advanced Security Settings screen will appear Complete the Advanced Security Settings configuration Please see pages 17 20 of this manual to find out more about the Advanced Security Settings 24 Using the Configuration Utility continued Authentication gt WPA PSK E D Link Air Utility a Available Network Link Info Soll MAC BSSID Signal manhsttanr 00 40 05 81 20 E1 a4 Configuration I newportroom 00 40 05 D1 21 0 02 _ _Refresh_ Select the available 74 network to which you Advanced want to connect Click Configure i sddlink 00 60 c8 15 83
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8. Disable you a will need to configure the Apply IP address information Nata Packet Parameter each time you connect to a network If YOu select Fragmentation Threshold Enable you will maintain the same IP address RTS Threshold information each time you connect to a network Power Mode Disable This default setting consumes the most power Enable This setting consumes the least power Launch Utility on Startup Select Enable or Disable Data Packet Parameter Select the parameters here Fragmentation Threshold This value should remain at its default setting of 2432 If you experience a high packet error rate you may slightly increase your Fragmentation Threshold within the value range of 256 to 2432 Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor performance RTS Threshold This value should remain at its default setting of 2432 If inconsistent data flow is a problem only a minor modification should be made Click Apply if you have made any changes 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 created for the wireless network at home at the office and in public places Scroll up and down
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10. WPA Without a RADIUS server you can still use the WPA Pre Shared Key mode RADIUS Authentication can also be provided by another service provider over the Internet and remote to your network site 12 Getting Started continued Setting up a Wireless Ad Hoc Network D Link Air DWL 122 D Link Air Laptop DWL 122 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 See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product for installation instructions 2 Set the wireless configuration for the adapters to Ad Hoc mode set the adapters to the same channel and assign an IP address to each computer on the Ad Hoc network See box below IP Address When assigning IP addresses to the computers on the network please remember that the IP address for each computer must be in the same IP address range as all the computers in the network and the subnet mask must be exactly the same for all the computers in the network For example If the first computer is assigned an IP address of 192 168 0 2 with a subnet mask of 255 255 255 0 then the second computer can be assigned an IP address of 192 168 0 3 with a subnet mask of 255 255 255 0 etc IMPORTANT If computers or other devices are assigned the same IP address one or more of the devices may not be vi
11. and highlight the profile that you wish to configure You can Add or Remove a profile or configure the Properties of the profile in order to connect with an available network Site Surve Refresh Click on Refresh to get the Amu most updated list of available iy iie networks paas 1 MACSO _ Signal Configure iaaii 00 40 05 58 4D AF ff 40 Rakaat j Highlight an existing network Feme and click Configure the l configuration window on the P Site Survey_ v next page will appear i About Li Advanced Advanced l 1 Highlight a network click m Advanced and the screen on 4 Properties the next page will appear Connect Rescan Add Click Add and the screen on the next page will appear Remove Highlight a network profile click Remove to remove a network from the profile list Properties Highlight a network profile click Properties and the screen on the next page will appear Connect Highlight a network profile click Connect to connect to that network Rescan Click Rescan to rescan and connect to the strongest signal with the current SSID Using the Configuration Utility continued Site Survey gt Add Advanced In this window you can select the type of network connection Advanced Click OK to save the changes Infrastructure and Ad hoc network Infrastructure network only Ad hoc network only Automatically connect to non preferred networks 2 If you clicked o
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13. ing tran Access Point 46 6 2 437 GHz None oe 2 714Pplus Access Point 48 6 2 437 Gliz WEP Name Type Signal dwi 60b Access Point 46 3 2 422 GH2 None Channel Privacy Start Scan Start Scan Click Start Scan to rescan for an avail _ Wireless Adaptor Scttings Radio Advanced info able wireless net V Radio On work at your current Frequency band location Connect Highlight a network profile and click Connect to connect to that network profile Wireless Adaptor Settings Radio On Select or deselect Frequency Band Displays the frequency band default is 2 4GHz may not be changeable Click Show My Networks to manage your network profiles 28 Using the Configuration Utility with Macintosh OS continued My Networks 0o Wireless Adaptor 4 r r ra Show All Displays Sound Network Startup Disk _ Current Wireless Network My Networks Network Name default Link State Connected Connect Order Network Type Access Point Channel 6 2 437 GHz default elephant Signal Suenyth a Hide My Networks Available Wireless Networks Name Type Signal Channel Privacy hung Access Point 56 6 2 437 GHz None DI 624 Access Point 35 6 2 437 GHz WEP 0 _ testlab99 Access Point 36 6 2 437 CH2 WEP Connect tran Access Point 46 6 2 437 GHz None Properties 714Pplus Access Puint 48 6 2 437 GHz WEP ry
14. 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 the icon below will appear in lt gt Safely Remove Hardware the taskbar at the bottom of Select the device you want to unplug or eject and then click Stop When the screen for WinXP service Windows notifies you that itis safe to do o Unplug the device from pour computer pack l and above Hardware devices DHA Before you disengage the DWL 122 from the USB port you must click on the icon illustrated above that resides in the taskbar When the screen at right appears highlight the DWL 122 TER PRISM Wireless LAN B02 11a g Adapter at PCI bus 129 device 0 Scene 0 L Display device components Click Stop Windows will notify you when it is safe to remove the DWL 122 from the USB port 10 Getting Started continued With its default settings the DWL 122 will connect with other D Link Air products right out of the box There are basically two modes of networking Infrastructure using an access point or router such as the DI 614 Ad Hoc directly connecting to another computer for Peer to Peer communication using wireless network adapters on each computer such as two or more DWL 122 wireless USB adapters On the following pages we will show you an example of an Infrastructure Network and an Ad Hoc Network An Infrastructure netw
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16. the steps below to access the configuration settings From the Apple pull down menu select System Preferences System Preferences fe el ji ua M tl 7 Show All Displays Sound Network Startup Disk Personal E 2 B Desktop General international Login ltems My Account Screen Effects Hardware E e j f al N A S 2 2 F S CDs amp DVDs Colorsynec Displays Energy Keyboard Mouse Sound Saver Internet amp Network i Q l Internet Network QuickTime Sharing System Q o x2 9 aG f u Q Accounts Classic Date amp Time Software Speech Startup Disk Universal Update Access Other Wireless Adaptor Double click on the Wireless Adaptor icon 2 Using the Configuration Utility with Macintosh OS continued This window will ap Wireless Adaptor pear displaying the w E amp amp 3 A following show Ali Displays Sound Network Startup Disk Current Wireless Network Current Wireless Network Name default Link State Connected Network settings Network Type Access Point Channel 6 2 437 GHz Network Name Net Signal Strength TE work Type Link Sta a tus Channel and Signal Strength Available Wireless Networks Name Type Signal Channel Privacy hung Access Point 56 6 2 437 GHz None Available Wi reless DI 624 Access Point 35 6 2 437 GH2 WEP 0 Networks includ testlab99 Access Point 36 6 2 437 GHz WEP
17. 00 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000 Me 98SE Go to Start gt Control Panel gt Network Connections Select Set up a home or small office network Network Setup Wizard Welcome to the Network Setup Wizard This wizard will help you set up this computer to run on your network With a network you can Share an Internet conmection Set up Intemnet Connection Firewall Share files and folders Share a printer To continue click Hest Cancel When this screen appears click Next 32 Networking Basics continued Please follow all the instructions in this window Network Setup Wizard Before you continue Then complete the following steps Install the network cards modems and cables Turn on all computers printers and external moderns Connect to the Internet When you click Nest the wizard will search for a shared Internet connection on your network Ce 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 Network Setup Wizard Select a connection method Select the statement that best describes this computer O This computer connects directly to the Internet The other computers on my network connect to the Internet through this computer View an example This computer connects to the Internet through
18. 10 default 00 40 05 61 20 45 Fan A WPA PSK does not require a RADIUS Server in the network Configuration SSID Wireless Mode Infrastructure 7 Select WPA PSK in Data Encryption Disabled 7 the Authentication Authentication er field Key Length 64 bits 40 24 10 Hexadecir v IEEE 02 1 Disabled e Click Authentication Config Authentication Config _ IP Settings J J Using the Configuration Utility continued Authentication gt WPA PSK continued Advanced Security Settings Advanced Security Settings Enter the WPA WPA Passphrase Sa Passphrase EAF Type User Certificate e Validate Server Certificate User Name Domain Name Password Confirm Password TTLS Identity Click OK The configuration is done About D D Link Air USB Utility Link Info s f 7 Copyright 2003 Configuration D Link Air D Link Air USB Configuration 2 4GHz Wireless lity The About screen gives Advanced you the MAC address Adapter Utility Version and the Site Survey Driver Version of the DWL 122 Adapter Information MAC Address 00 05 5D 89 CE 4B Utility Version V3 1 5 30429 Driver Version 300 02 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
19. D Link Air DWL 122 2 4GHz Wireless USB Adapter Manual D Link Building Networks for People Contents PACKAGE COINS cerere arn r a E EE T 3 NUOC UC CUON en EEE E E 4 VVIFCICSS BASICS seo ceccanshueccanedostdsnonansapndasindedbepeahaa ease NERA OnO R EEEE EEEE 6 Inserting and Removing the DWL 122 Using the Extension Cord 9 EES Ee ot onde E E EE E E EEEE 10 Using the Configuration Utility with Windows OS ccceceeeeeeeeees 13 Using the Configuration Utility with Macintosh OS aanaannannannennan 20 INGIWOIKING BASICS csiacesscciteteasdcnsntteacecteastanistensevee EE Era ieii 25 TrOUDIESNOOUN Gist cacxccaccncece craps ieceancsecteccate2 OERE E E E NE Eara 38 Technical SO CCI CAUONS sanerirsiserroninun sne rni Ra RENEE ar 41 Contacting Technical SUPPOST ccccceecceeeceeeeeeeeeeceeeseesaeeeeeeeenees 43 Warranty and Registration cccccccccceccceeeeeeeeeseeeseeseeeseeeseeeseeseeess 44 Package Contents Contents of Package E D Link Air DWL 122 2 4 GHz Wireless USB Adapter m Manual on CD ROM Quick Installation Guide m USB Extension Cable If any of the above items are missing please contact your reseller System Requirements E A computer or laptop with an available USB port E Windows XP 2000 Me 98SE m Mac OS X v10 2x or later E Atleast 32MB of memory and a 300MHz processor m Properly installed and working USB Controller Introduction The D Link Air DWL 122 Wire
20. Start and then click My Network Places To close this wizard click Finish The new settings will take effect when you restart the computer Click Yes to restart the computer System Settings Change You must restart your computer before the new settings will bake effect Do you want to restart your computer now You have completed configuring this computer Next you will need to run the Network Setup Disk on all the other computers on your network After running the Network Setup Disk on all your computers your new wireless network will be ready to use 38 Networking Basics continued Naming your Computer To name your computer using Windows XP please follow these directions m Click Start in the lower left corner of the screen m Right click on My Computer E Select Properties f Internet i My Documents Internet Explorer A w E mail 4 My Recent Documents Outlook Express Py My Pictures fox Command Prompt ta My Music am 3 MSM Explorer Be Iy Computer Open My Network Explore Windows Media Player Search aa B Control Panel Manage D Windows Movie Maker Map Network Drive we Connect To ee Disconnect Network Drive Tour Windows XF Ke a Printers and F Show on Desktop Rename i Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Properties mw Select the Computer Name Tab in the System o z Properties window ieiti Up
21. another computer on my network or through a residential gateway VIEW an eanple Learn more about home or small office network configurations Click Next 33 Networking Basics continued Enter a Computer description and a Computer name optional Network Setup Wizard Give this computer a description and name Computer description Mary s Computer Examples Family Room Computer or Monica s Computer Computer name Office Examples FAMILY or MUMIA The current computer name is Office Learn more about computer names and descriptions Click Next Enter a Workgroup name All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name Network Setup Wizard Hame your network Mame your network by specifying a workgroup name below All computers on your network should have the same workgroup name Click Next 34 Networking Basics continued Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes Network Setup Wizard Ready to apply network settings S The wizard will apply the following settings This process may take a few minutes to complete and cannot be interrupted settings Network settings Computer description Mary s Computer Computer name Office Workgroup name Accounting The Shared Documents folder and any printers connected to this computer have been shared To apply these settings click Next m new When the
22. are the property of their respective manufacturers or owners Copyright Statement No part of this publication or documentation accompanying this Product may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation transformation or adaptation without permission from D Link Corporation D Link Systems Inc as stipulated by the United States Copyright Act of 1976 Contents are subject to change without prior notice Copyright 2002 by D Link Corporation D Link Systems Inc All rights reserved CE Mark Warning This is a Class B product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures FCC 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 This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communication However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interferen
23. as expired and the product is within warranty the customer shall submit a claim to D Link as outlined below 51 e The customer must submit with the product 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 e The original product owner must obtain a Return Material Authorization RMA number from the Authorized D Link Service Office and if requested provide written proof of purchase of the product such as a copy of the dated purchase invoice for the product before the warranty service is provided e After an RMA number is issued the defective product must be packaged securely in the original or other suitable shipping package to ensure that it will not be damaged in transit and the RMA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the package Do not include any manuals or accessories in the shipping package D Link will only replace the defective portion of the Product and will not ship back any accessories e The customer is responsible for all in bound shipping charges to D Link No Cash on Delivery COD is allowed Products sent COD will either be rejected by D Link or become the property of D Link Products shall be fully insured by the customer D Link will not be held responsible for any packages that are lost in transit to D Link The repaired or replaced packages will be shipped to the customer via UPS Ground or any
24. blish a wireless connection E The encryption settings are 64 or 128 bit Make sure that the encryption bit level is the same on the access point or router and the DWL 122 E Make sure that the SSID on the access point or router if you have one in your network and the DWL 122 are exactly the same If they are not a wireless connection will not be established The default SSID is default 47 Technical Specifications Standard m IEEE 802 11b Diagnostic LED m Power m Link Status Temperature m Operating 0 C to 55 C 32 F to 131 F m Storing 20 C to 75 C 4 F to 167 F Humidity m Operating 5 95 non condensing E Storing 10 90 non condensing Antenna Type E Integrated microstrip diversity antenna Modulation Technique m DSSS Physical Dimensions E L 3 25 inches 82 5mm m W 1 07 inches 27 2mm m H 0 47 inches 12mm Data Rates E 1 2 5 5 11Mbps with Automatic Fallback Interface m USB 1 1 Available Channels m Eleven channels for North America Media Access Protocol E CSMA CA with ACK Maximum wireless signal rate based on IEEE Standard 802 11b specifications Actual data throughput will vary Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network traffic building materials and construction and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate 48 Technical Specifications continued Operating Voltage E 5VDC 5 powered through USB port Encryptio
25. ce by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help For detailed warranty outside the United States please contact corresponding local D Link office FCC Caution The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment such modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation IMPORTANT NOTE FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment The antenna s used for this equipment must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least eight inches 20 cm from all persons This equipment must not be operated in conjunction with any other antenna Register your D Link product online at http support dlink com register 06 10 2005 53
26. changes are complete click Next Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer This may take a few minutes Network Setup Wizard Ready to apply network settings Sy The wizard will apply the following settings This process may take a few minutes to complete and cannot be interrupted Settings Network settings Computer description Mary s Computer Computer name Office Workgroup name Accounting The Shared Documents folder and any printers connected to this computer have been shared To apply these settings click Next 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 Network Setup Wizard You re almost done 2 s fou need to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on your Db network Torun the wizard on computers that are not running Windows F you can use the Windows sP CO or a Network Setup Disk What do you want to do C Use the Network Setup Disk already have O Use my Windows P CD Just finish the wizard don t need to run the wizard on other computers Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive in this case drive A Network Setup Wizard Insert the disk you want to use
27. dates Remote Hardware Advanced ad Windows uses the following information to identify your computer on the network m You may enter a Computer Computer description Description if you wish For example Kitchen Computer or Mary s this field is optional Computer Full computer name Office Workgroup Accounting To use the Network Identification Wizard to join a aiak iD domain and create a local user account click Network ID To rename this computer or join a domain click Change m To rename the computer and join a domain click Change Networking Basics continued Naming your Computer Computer Name Changes m In this window enter the Computer name fou can change the name and the membership of this computer Changes may affect access to network resources Computer name Office E Select Workgroup and enter the name of the Workgroup Full computer name Office E All computers on your network must have the same Workgroup name Member of Domain E Click OK Workgroup Accounting 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 address range To check on the IP address of the adapter please do the following E Right click on the Local Disable Area Connection icon i
28. devices with identical WEP settings Auto will automatically adjust to the Authentication mode of the wireless access point or router Key Length Select the key length and either ASCII e g a word or hexadecimal format Keys 1 4 Select the default key sso Wireless Mode infrastructure Data Encryption Disables 3 Authemtication Open Key Length Obtain an IP Address Automatically Assign the following IP Address IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway O Obtain DNS Server Address Automatically 9 Use the following DNS Server address Preferred DNS Server Alternate DNS Server Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0 9 and the letters A F ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange is a code for representing English letters as numbers from 0 127 IP Settings When you click IP Settings in the Configuration window the pop up screen above will appear Configure the IP Settings in this window Click Apply to save changes 16 Using the Configuration Utility with Windows OS continued Ad Hoc Channel Advanced All devices in the Ad Hoc pemp Ns network must be set to the same channel Link Info Adharc Channel ieee Profile IP Settings rect Profile IF Settings Disable You can Enable or Disable a H the P Settings portion of your profile here If i Launch Utility on Startup Enable you select
29. distributor and e Products purchased and delivered within the fifty states of the United States the District of Columbia U S Possessions or Protectorates U S Military Installations addresses with an APO or FPO Limited Warranty D Link warrants that the hardware portion of the D Link products described below will be free from material defects in workmanship and materials from the date of original retail purchase of the product for the period set forth below applicable to the product type Warranty Period except as otherwise stated herein 1 Year Limited Warranty for the Product s is defined as follows e Hardware excluding power supplies and fans One 1 Year e Power Supplies and Fans One 1 Year e Spare parts and spare kits Ninety 90 days D Link s sole obligation shall be to repair or replace the defective Hardware during the Warranty Period at no charge to the original owner or to refund at D Link s sole discretion Such repair or replacement will be rendered by D Link at an Authorized D Link Service Office The replacement Hardware need not be new or have an identical make model or part D Link may in its sole discretion replace the defective Hardware or any part thereof with any reconditioned product that D Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent or superior in all material respects to the defective Hardware Repaired or replacement Hardware will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty
30. dwl 60b Access Point 46 3 2 422 GHz None x Remove Create Start Scan gt Connect e sAd 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 Create Click Create to create a new network profile manually See screens on the next page 29 Using the Configuration Utility with Macintosh OS continued Wireless Adaptor My Networks gt Network Name elephant Create and or Properties Network Type Access Point He Channel 11 2 462 GHz EH Encryption 40 Bits Hex 10 digits Select the level of WEP encryp tion In the example 40 Bits ASCII was chosen i Enable WEP 40 Bits ASCII 5 characters l Apple Password _ Enable Key index ins f Cancel Apply 3 Me Wireless Adaptor Network Name elephant Network Type Access Point FH Channel 11 2 462 GHz B Enter the WEP string in this case 5 ASCII characters have been 00000 z entered _ Enable Key Index Al Wireless Adaptor Network Name elephant Network Type Access Point ic Channel 11 2 462 GHz Encryption vi Enable WEP 40 Bits ASCII 5 characters LH Lace Select the key that you wi
31. ess signals must pass through may limit the range Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF radio frequency noise in your home or business The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines 1 Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DWL 122 and other network devices to a minimum each wall or ceiling can reduce your D Link wireless product s range from 3 90 feet 1 30 meters Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized 2 Be aware of the direct line between network devices A wall that is 1 5 feet thick 5 meters ata 45 degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet 1 meter thick At a 2 degree angle it looks over 42 feet 14 meters thick Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling instead of at an angle for better reception 3 Building Materials can impede the wireless signal a solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range Try to position wireless devices and computers with wireless adapters so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways and not other materials 4 Keep your product away at least 3 6 feet or 1 2 meters from electrical devices or appliances that generate extreme RF noise 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
32. guage Options Scanners and Cameras A Scheduled Tasks g Speech system L Taskbar and Start Menu Nebhwork Connechons File Edi Wew Favorites Tob Adamel Help Omi O BPm era ay Deale anew Commies tine pr Set up A hone dr amal E Right click on Local Area aition network sable thes network Connections deve Thy Repair thie connection mg Rename bhis comnmection rew status of thie Connection E Charge settings of Lie Ciir lici mM Double click on Properties Networking Basics continued Wireless Network Connection 4 Properties P Assigning a Static IP Address General Wireless Networks Authentication Advanced in Windows XP 2000 Connect using ah m 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 For example if one computer has an IP address of 192 168 0 2 the other computers should have i Configure Thie connection uses the following items i BI Client for Microsoft Networks ml File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks QoS Packet Scheduler 8 Internet Protocol TCP IP Description Allows your computer to access resources on a Microsoft network Show icon in notification area when connected IP addresses that are sequential like 192 168 0 3 and 192 168 0 4 The subne
33. 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 WLANs are easy to set up manage change and relocate Networks that frequently change can benefit from WLANs ease of implementation WLANs can operate in locations where installation of wiring may be impractical Installation and Network Expansion Installing a WLAN system can be fast and easy and can eliminate the need to pull cable through walls and ceilings Wireless technology allows the network to go where wires cannot go even outside the home or office Scalability WLANs can be configured in a variety of topologies to meet the needs of specific applications and installations Configurations are easily changed and range from peer to peer networks suitable for a small number of users to larger infrastructure networks to accommodate hundreds or thousands of users depending on the number of wireless devices deployed Inexpensive Solution Wireless network devices are as competitively priced as conventional Ethernet network devices 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 wirel
34. ime TTL 64 the IP address of Reply from 192 168 6 5 bytca 32 timc lt ims TTL 64 the wireless router or jigeepieeestr otter Ma rehetee E EEE ETSY access point A good paai eae Mima heel trae lier treet beta wireless connection F Documents and Settings lab3 gt _ will show four replies from the wireless point as shown Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows Me 98 a MS DOS Prompi E Goto Start gt Run gt type command A window similar to this will appear Type ping XXX xXxx XXX XXX where xxx is the IP address of the wireless router or access point A good wire less connection will show four replies from the wireless router or access point as shown The IP addresses in these illustrations are examples only The actual IP addresses that you ping may be different than those displayed here 44 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 system these solutions will still apply although the appearance on your computer screen may differ 1 Check that the drivers for the DWL 122 are installed properly jesc Command Prompt Open a A Explore B Go to Start gt D Windows Mowie Maker Search m My Computer gt 9 B gt anage z MSN Explorer Map Ne
35. less USB Adapter is a convenient Plug amp 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 Now you can stay connected wherever you are and wherever you go The DWL 122 is Wi Fi compliant meaning that it can connect and interoperate with other 802 11b Wi Fi compliant wireless routers access points and adapters The DWL 122 connects to any available USB port on a laptop or desktop Windows and Macintosh based computer and also includes a standard USB extension cable With the optional USB extension cable the DWL 122 can be positioned virtually anywhere at a workstation to achieve the best available wireless signal reception whether that workstation is in your office on your deck or patio by the pool at the local coffee shop or in an airport terminal while waiting to board your next flight The adapter works with Apple Mac OS X 10 2x or later Jaguar Microsoft Windows XP Windows 2000 and other Windows operating systems to ensure that you ll be up and running on a wireless network in just a matter of seconds Using its default settings the DWL 122 automatically connects to other D Link wireless products as soon as it s active In addition to featuring 64 or 128 bit WEP encryption the DWL 122 has the newest strongest and most advanced security features available today When
36. matically connect to available networks in the order listed Eclo Uncheck the box in the properties window that enables windows configuration Add Leam ahnut seting up wireless nefvanwk configuration After you have done this you can then use the D Link Configuration Utility with XP by clicking on the D Link Configuration Utility icon If the icon does not display in the taskbar then click on this icon on your desktop to open ie e 14 Using the Configuration Utility with Windows OS continued Status Displays the MAC address Link Info of the access point or D D Link Air USB Utility router to which the DWL Liat fafa Status Associated BSSID 00 40 05 B8 4D AF 122 is associated SSID default Configuration Frequency AN 11h SSID Wireless Mode Infrastructure The Service Set Identifier Advanced Encryption Disabled is the name assigned to Tx Rate 11 0 Mbps the wireless network The iis Channel 6 SOS factory SSID setting is de a About Signal Strength fault Signal Strength 54 Frequency 802 11b indicates that the Packet Count DWL 122 is communicat Transmit Receive ing in the 2 4GHz band gt 100 0 Wireless Mode Either Infrastructure or Ad Hoc will be displayed here Please see the Getting Started section in this manual for an explanation of these two modes Encryption You can see if WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy is Enabled or Disabled here Tx Rate
37. n m RC4 Encryption algorithm E 64 or 128 bit WEP Encryption MTBF m gt 30 000 hours Modulation Schemes E DQPSK DBPSK and CCK Transmitter Output Power E Typical 16dBm 40mW Receiver Sensitivity m Typical 81dBm for 11Mbps 8 PER Packet Error Rate E Typical 86dBm for 2Mbps 8 PER Packet Error Rate 49 Technical Support You can find software updates and user documentation on the D Link website D Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product U S and Canadian customers can contact D Link Technical Support through our website or by phone Tech Support for customers within the United States D Link Technical Support over the Telephone 877 453 5465 24 hours a day seven days a week D Link Technical Support over the Internet http support dlink com email support dlink com Tech Support for customers within Canada D Link Technical Support over the Telephone 800 361 5265 Monday to Friday 8 30am to 9 00pm EST D Link Technical Support over the Internet http support dlink ca email support dlink ca 50 Warranty and Registration USA only Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein D Link Systems Inc D Link provides this Limited warranty for its product only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from D Link or its authorized reseller or
38. n Add you can configure in this window all the properties of a profile that you wish to add to the Configuration network If you clicked on Configuration aa i or Properties you can configure Wireless Mode Infrastructure in this window all the properties Data Encryption Enabled gt Authentication Open of a profile that already exists in Key Length 64 bits 40 24 Configuration Add or Properties the network If you select WPA in the MA Authentication field please IEEE 802 1x SEUES see detailed instructions for configuring WPA on the fol lowing pages 10 Hexadecir If you choose to use the IEEE 802 1X feature please see the Authentication Config detailed instructions on the following pages IP Settings Click OK to save the changes Using the Configuration Utility continued Site Survey gt Configuration gt 802 1X To use 802 1x and to configure its settings please do the following Configuration ssi five Wireless Mode Infrastructure gt f Data Encryption Enabled o Authentication Open tis IEEE 802 1X Select Enabled Click Authentication Config Advanced Security Settings Advanced Security Settings x weasel wears S want to use Configure the a nee ey Leen ee m NT authenticating User Certificate Inner Authentication Protocol 2 Inner Authentication Protocol User Name Domain Name Fassword For an e
39. n the task bar Repair View Available Wireless Networks Open Network Connections 4 m Click on Status Le 305 PM 40 Networking Basics continued Checking the IP Address in Windows XP This window will appear Wireless Network Connection 7 Status f Support C Click the Internet Protocol TCF IF Support tab Address Type Assigned by DHCF IP Address 192 166 0 114 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 0 1 E Click Close Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP 2000 Note Gateways routers usually assign IP addresses automatically to the comput ers on the network using DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol technol ogy If you are using a DHCP capable gateway router you will not need to assign static IP addresses If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway router or you need to assign a static IP address please follow these instructions E Go to Start w Tour Windows xP a Files and Settings Transfer 6 Wizard Help and Support Paint p L Ss h m Double click on eart Control Panel aii gt I run P Log OFF O Turn OFF Computer Networking Basics continued Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP 2000 E Control Panel File Cdit Wew aevorites Tools Help Gx BP sean gt Folders E Address F Control Panel Vg Control Panel A a tdd 4 E on Newark on Network a Connections See Also A svirbets and faas Regional and Lan
40. ork 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 router D Link AirPlus DI 614 A laptop computer with a USB wireless network adapter D Link Air DWL 122 A desktop computer with a USB wireless network adapter D Link Air DWL 122 A Cable modem D Link DCM 201 11 Getting Started continued Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network Q internet aj Cable DSL Modem Printer o Radius Server Optional Wireless Router DWL 122 Computer 2 DWL 122 Computer 1 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 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 If you are connecting a laptop computer to your network you can install the DWL 122 into an available USB port on your laptop See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL 122 A RADIUS server is optional Connect a RADIUS server to your network to use all the features of
41. sh to use You can input up to four keys A Using the Configuration Utility with Macintosh OS continued Power Save Alwaysevanced On Consumes the _Wireless Adaptor Settings most power Radio Advanced Info Max Power Save Power Save Always On HA Consumes the least Authentication Open is powe r World Mode i E Power Save Con sumes 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 identical WEP settings Auto Will automatically adjust to the Authentication mode of the wire less access point or router World Mode Select Active Scanning to continuously rescan and associate with the access point or router with the strongest signal in the SSID Not available for adapters sold in the USA Info This Info tab dis _Wireless Adaptor Settings plays the MAC Radio advanced infos address and the Firmware and Driver versions MAC Address 00 05 50 94 66 A0 Primary Firmware 1 01 03 21 Secondary Firmware 1 07 01 00 Driver Version 1 2 1d00 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 Avww homenethelo com and http Awww microsoft com windows20
42. sible on the network Using the Configuration Utility 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 After you have completed the installation of the DWL 122 refer to the Quick Installation Guide that came with your purchase whenever you start the computer 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 gt Programs gt D Link Air gt D Link Air Utility 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 right click on the wireless network icon in the taskbar in the lower right hand corner of your computer screen In the window that appears select View Available Wireless Networks 4 Wireless Network Connection 3Properties P X and click the Advanced button The ez screen at right will appear lze Windows to configure my wireless network settings Available networks To connect to an available network click Configure weal Wireless Mehunka Select the Wireless Networks tab A if ale inom a _Rettesh_ Prefered networks Auto
43. t mask must be the same for all the computers on the E IP Address e g 192 168 0 2 E Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 E Default Gateway Enter the LAN IP address of the wireless router D Link wireless routers have a LAN IP address of 192 168 0 1 E Select Use the following DNS server addresses Enter the LAN IP address of the Wireless Router D Link wireless routers have a LAN IP address of 192 168 0 1 E Click OK Internet Protocal TCP IP Properties SS Gercral You can get IF setings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Othervise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IF settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address 192 168 0 2 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default gateway Use the following DNS server addresses Prefered DNS server Altemate DNS server a Networking Basics continued Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP 2000 E Goto Start gt Run gt Bonen type cmd A window merer A G i CC Copyright 1985 2661 Microsoft Corp similar to this one will appear Type ping XXX XXX XXX P N NDocuments and Settings labJ gt ping 1 2 1660 0 58 Pinging 192 168 060 560 with 32 bytes of data Reply from 192 168 686 586 hbutes 32 time lt ims TTL 64 1 Reply from 192 168 ASA hytes 32 time lt ims TTL h4 XXX where XXX IS Reply from 192 168 86 5 bytes 32 time lt
44. twork Drive Properties Pr Disconnect Network Drive Windows Media Player Show on Desktop g Rename Properties All Programs gt m Select the syslem Propertics Hardware phem Restos Auto Tab Genel Compta Hams Add Haida wizard The Add Mardvrare Wizard helps you instal hardware i z Devica Manager K Click Device n Tha Denice aries beste Pa bareetan ardesia irta on vou computer Ua the Device Manager io ge Manager siei aint Hadu Profik om Hardevane profiles provide a vap for pou to set up and shone diffesant haedwvare coeiguralicns Hardie Profiles Troubleshooting continued Device Manager File Action View Help E Double click on Network Adapters z Batteries 1y Computer Sw Disk drives id Display adapters 2 DYD CD ROM drives E Floppy disk controllers m Right click on D Link Air 1B Floppy disk drives DWL 1 22 Wireless USB IDE einai controllers pa Infrared devices Adapter 5 gt Keyboards Mice and other pointing devices E Monitors Network adapters be PCMCIA adapters Y Ports COM amp LPT SB Processors Sound video and game controllers E Select Properties to 2 System devices check that the d rive rs Universal Serial Bus controllers are installed properly D Link Air DWL 122 Wireless USB Adapter IS General Advanced Driver D Link Air DWL 122 Wireless USB Adapter mM Look
45. uch as EAP TTLS PEAP and EAP TLS allow you to verify the identity of the authentication server as the server verifies your identity This is called mutual authentication You can select trusted authentication server certificates using the Add button at the Trusted CA List at the bottom of the Advanced Security Settings page 22 Using the Configuration Utility continued 802 1x gt Advanced Security Settings gt 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 TTLS Identity EAP TTLS has a unique feature that other protocols do not offer Because it sets up an encrypted tunnel for your credentials it is also able to pass your login name through that tunnel That means that not only are your credentials secure from eavesdropping but your identity is protected as well Thus with EAP TTLS you have two identities an inner one and an outer one The inner identity is your actual user name Your outer identity can be completely anonymous Set your outer identity in the TTLS Identity field Trusted CA List The Trusted CA List allows you to configure which authentication servers you trust for the purpose of logging you into the network Click Add at the Trusted CA List at the bottom of the
46. under Device ere evice hype ehwork adapters Status to check that the P Manufacturer D link device is working properly Location USB Device If you are having problems with this device click Troubleshoot to start the troubleshooter Device usage M Click OK Use this device enable me 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 advantageous placement of your D Link wireless products 3 Why does my wireless connection keep dropping mw If you are using 2 4GHz cordless phones X 10 equipment or other home security systems ceiling fans and lights your wireless connection will degrade dramatically or drop altogether Try changing the channel on your router access point and wireless adapter to a different channel to avoid interference E Keep your product away at least 3 6 feet from electrical devices that generate RF noise like microwaves Monitors electric motors etc 4 Why can t I get a wireless connection If you have enabled encryption on the DWL 122 you must also enable encryption on all wireless devices in the network in order to esta
47. used with other 802 11 WPA Wi Fi Protected Access and 802 1x compatible products in a network with a RADIUS server the security features include WPA Wi Fi Protected Access which authorizes and identifies users based on a secret key that changes automatically at regular intervals WPA uses TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol to change the temporal key every 10 000 packets a packet is a kind of message transmitted over a network This ensures much greater security than the standard WEP security By contrast the previous WEP encryption implementations required the keys to be changed manually 802 1x Authentication which is a first line of defense against intrusion In the authentication process the Authentication server verifies the identity of the client attempting to connect to the network Unfamiliar clients would be denied access WPA will be available soon as a download for Mac users 2Not all servers can provide Authentication 4 Introduction continued For home users that will not incorporate a RADIUS server in their network the security for the DWL 122 used in conjunction with other WPA compatible 802 11 products will still be much stronger than ever before Utilizing the Pre Shared Key mode of WPA the DWL 122 will obtain a new security key every time it connects to the 802 11 network You only need to input your encryption information once in the configuration menu No longer will you have to manually input a new
48. xplanation of l the terms shown in this Confirm Password window please see the Oom OOO OSO following pages Trusted CA List Click OK Using the Configuration Utility continued 802 1x gt Advanced Security Settings gt EAP Types Inner Authentication Information needed Protocol for Authenticating Certificate User Name EAP Type EAP TLS User Name Password Domain Name User Name Password TTLS Identity User Name Password TTLS Identity User Name Password EAP MSCHAPv2 LEAP EAP TTLS TTLS Identity User Name Password Domain Name MSCHAP TTLS Identity User Name Password Domain Name MSCHAPv2 21 Using the Configuration Utility continued 802 1x gt Advanced Security Settings gt EAP Types continued EAP Type Inner Authentication Information needed Protocol for Authenticating TTLS Identity EAP MD5 User Name Password TTLS Identity EAP User Name EAP TTLS Generic Token Card Password TTLS Identity EAP MSCHAPv2 User Name Password Domain Name ae User Name Password User Name PEAP EAP MSCHAPv2 Password Domain Name EAP User Name Generic Token Card Password 802 1x gt Advanced Security Settings gt Definitions of Terms Validate Server Certificate Check Validate Server Certificate to verify the identity of the authentication server based on its certificate when using EAP TTLS PEAP and EAP TLS This is checked by default Certain protocols s
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