D-Link DWL-120 Product Manual - Page 12

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>DLink 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. Doubleclick 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+. Auto Link Info 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. 12