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D-Link
AirPlus DWL-120+
2.4GHz Wireless USB Adapter
Manual
Building Networks for People
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Contents Package Contents ................................................................................3 Introduction............................................................................................4 Wireless Basics ....................................................................................6 Getting Started ......................................................................................9 Using the Configuration Utility ................................................
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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 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 ! ! At least 32 MB of memory and a 300 MHz processor Properly installed and working USB Controller ! 3
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Introduction The D-Link AirPlus DWL-120+ 2.4GHz Wireless USB Adapter is a convenient Plug & Play USB 1.1 solution that brings wireless networking to your laptop or desktop PC. It provides up to 256-bit level of WEP security to your wireless data transfers. After completing the steps outlined in the Quick Installation Guide (included in your package) you will have the ability to share information and resources, such as files, printers, and Internet connection and enjoy the freedom that wireless
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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
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Features Link/Activity LED Power - Indicates that the DWL-120+ is properly installed in the computer. Antenna Link - Blinks when data is Used to wirelessly being transmitted through connect to 802.11b the wireless connection. networks Mini-USB port Used to connect the DWL-120+ to your computer 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 network
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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 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 locati
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Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations The D-Link AirPlus DWL-120+ 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. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to maxi
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Getting Started With its default settings, the DWL-120+ will connect with other D-Link AirPlus 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-120+ wireless USB adapters. On the following pages we will show you an example of an Infrastructure
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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
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Getting Started Setting up a Wireless Ad Hoc Network Install the D-Link AirPlus DWL-120+ Wireless USB adapter into the desktop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product for installation instructions.) Install another DWL-120+ into the laptop computer. Or you may 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 conf
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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
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Using the Configuration Utility Configuration Auto SSID: The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to the wireless network. The factory SSID setting is set to default. Make changes here to match the SSID on the existing Wireless Router or Access Point. Wireless Mode: Infrastructure is the factory default setting. Ad-Hoc mode is used for peer- to-peer networking. See the Getting Started section in this manual for ex- amples of these network types. Channel: The default channel setting is
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Using the Configuration Utility Encryption Data Encryption: Enable encryption by clicking in the box. Data encryption is de-selected as the default setting. Authorization Mode: Open Authentication - communicates the key across the network Shared Authentication - allows communication only with other devices with identical WEP settings Auto - will automatically adjust to the Authentication mode of the wireless Access Point or Router Default Key: Enter a key in either ASCII (e.g., a word) or hexade
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Using the Configuration Utility Site Survey Available Networks: 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. Profiles: 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 and highlight the profile that you wish to configure. You can ADD or REMOVE a
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Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Properties Current Setting Current Setting/Default Setting default In this window you can configure all the properties of a profile in order to connect with a network of your choice. Click OK to save the changes. 16
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Using the Configuration Utility About The About tab displays the utility and the firmware versions. 17
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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 and http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000, ME or 98SE. Go to Start>Control Panel>Network Connections Select Set up a home or small office network When this screen appears, Click Next. 18
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Networking Basics 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 19
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Networking Basics 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 20
