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  • D-Link DWL-G132 | Product Manual - Page 1
    D-Link AirPlus XTREME GTM DWL-G132 802.11g (2.4GHz) Wireless G USB 2.0 Adapter Manual Building Networks for People
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    Contents 3 Introduction 4 Features and Benefits 6 Wireless Basics 7 Installation Considerations 7 Getting Started 9 Using the Configuration Utility 12 Networking Basics 26 Troubleshooting 39 Technical Specifications 42 Contacting Technical Support 44 Warranty 45 Registration 50 2
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    of Package: D-Link AirPlus Xtreme GTM DWL-G132 2.4 GHz Wireless G USB 2.0 Adapter Manual on CD-ROM Quick Installation Guide Cradle If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. System Requirements: A computer or laptop with an available USB 2.0 port Windows XP/2000 At least
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    flight. The adapter works with Microsoft Windows XP and Windows 2000 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-G132 automatically connects to other D-Link AirPlus Xtreme GTM wireless products as
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    only need to input your encryption information once in the configuration menu. No longer will you have to manually input a new WEP key frequently to ensure security. With the DWL-G132, you will automatically receive a new key every time you connect, vastly increasing the safety of your communication
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    your data and communication than has previously been available. Optimal wireless reception using its cradle (included). Position the DWL-G132 almost anywhere in your workspace to achieve the best reception possible. Supports Infrastructure networks via an access point and Peer-to-Peer communication
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    high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. D-Link wireless products 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
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    key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines: 1 Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DWL-G132 and other network a negative effect on range. Try to position wireless devices and computers with wireless adapters so that the signal passes through drywall or open
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    DWL-G132 Wireless Network USB adapters. On the following pages we will show you an example of an Infrastructure 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 following D-Link
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    .) Install the D-Link AirPlus Xtreme GTM DWL-G132 Wireless USB 2.0 adapter into an available USB port on your desktop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-G132.) Install the D-Link AirPlus Xtreme GTM DWL-G132 wireless USB 2.0 adapter into an available USB port on your
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    Ad-Hoc Network DWL-G132 Wireless G USB 2.0 Adapter Install the D-Link AirPlus Xtreme GTM DWL-G132 Wireless USB 2.0 adapter into the desktop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.) Install the D-Link AirPlus Xtreme GTM DWL-G132 Wireless USB 2.0 adapter into the laptop
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    D-Link AirPlus Xtreme GTM DWL-G132 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-G132 (refer to the Quick Installation Guide that
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    continued) Link Info Status: Displays the MAC address of the access point or router to which the DWL-G132 is associated. SSID: The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to the wireless network. The factory SSID setting is default. Frequency: 802.11b indicates that the DWL-G132 is communicating
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    mode). Channel: The default setting is Auto. The channel selection is automatically determined by the DWL-G132. Signal Quality: Displays the signal strength and the link quality of the DWL-G132's wireless connection to the access point or router. Packet Count: Displays the statistics of the data
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    Service Set Identifier is a name that identifies a wireless network. Access points and wireless devices attempting to connect to a specific WLAN (Wireless default setting). Ad-Hoc - wireless mode used when connecting directly to a computer equipped with a wireless adapter in a Peer-to-Peer
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    : IP Settings Choose one of the following modes: Open Authentication - the DWL-G132 is visible to all devices on the network. Shared Authentication - allows communication When you click IP Settings in the Configuration window, the pop-up screen above will appear. Configure the IP Settings in this
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    Using the Configuration Utility (continued) IP Settings Using a Proxy Server Check Apply with a profile proxy to use a proxy server in your network. A proxy server increases the speed of web page retrieval and can also act as a filter to limit access to specific Web sites. Automatically detect
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    to securely obtain confidential information such as credit card numbers. FTP: File Transfer Protocol. FTP is most commonly used to upload and download files on the Internet. Gopher: Gopher is an early Internet protocol that organizes files in a structured list for database searching. Socks: Socks
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    Select 802.11b/g for compatibility with both 802.11b or 802.11g networks, or select 802.11b only. Super G: Selecting Super G mode enables a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 108Mbps.* XR Mode: Enable or Disable range extension mode. Enabling this feature allows you to increase the range of your
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    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. 20
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    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
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    If you clicked on Configuration or Properties you can configure, in this window, all the properties of a profile that already exists in the network. If you select WPA in the Authentication field, please see detailed instructions for configuring WPA on the following pages. Click OK to save the
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    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 appear.
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    here. Leave the User Certificate field blank. Click Validate Server if your authentication server requires it. Enter the User Name. Click Add and the window on the following page will appear. Click OK to save the changes. EAP Type: Extensible Authentication Protocols (EAP-TLS, LEAP, EAP-TTLS, PEAP
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    the RADIUS server in your network. Click OK to save the changes. After entering the information and clicking OK in the dialog box above,the window on the previous page will appear. Click OK to complete the WPA configuration. Authentication > WPA -PSK Suitable for the home user, WPA-PSK (WPA Pre
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    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. 26
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    must share this same passphrase in order to communicate on the network. Click OK. The configuration is complete. About The About screen gives you the MAC address, Utility Version and the Driver Version of the DWL-G132. 27
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    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/98SE. Go to Start>Control Panel>Network Connections
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    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 router, select the second option as shown. Click Next. 29
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    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. 30
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    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. 31
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    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. 32
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    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 network. To continue click Next. 33
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    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. 34
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    ) Naming Your Computer To name your computer in Windows XP, please follow these directions: Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen). Right-click on My Computer. Select Properties. Select the Computer Name Tab in the System Properties window. You may enter a Computer Description if you
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    on your network must have the same Workgroup name. Click OK. Checking the IP Address in Windows XP All 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 an
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    ) 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: Many broadband routers will you need to assign a static IP address, please follow these instructions: Go to Start. Click on Control Panel. 37
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    Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Double-click on Network Connections. Right-click on Local Area Connections. Click on Properties. 38
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    Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Click Properties. Input your IP address and subnet address of the Default Gateway.) The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP (Internet Service Provider.) Click OK. 39
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    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. A good wireless connection will show four
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    Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-G132. 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
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    Troubleshooting (continued) Double-click on Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G132 Wireless USB Adapter. Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G132 Wireless USB Adapter D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G132 Wireless USB
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    . The encryption settings are: 64- or 128-bit. Make sure that the encryption bit level is the same on the router and the DWL-G132. Make sure that the SSID on the wireless router (if you have one in your network) and the DWL-G132 are exactly the same. If they are not, wireless connection will not be
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    USB 2.0 Temperature Operating: 0ºC to 40ºC (32ºF to 104ºF) Storing: -20ºC to 75ºC (4ºF to 167ºF) Humidity: 80% maximum, non-condensing Antenna Type: Omni-directional Modulation Technology: Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) Complimentary Code Keying (CCK) Security: 64-, 128-bit
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    Output Power: 14Bm ± 2dB Physical Dimensions: L = 3.3 inches W = 2.1 inches H = 0.2 inches Weight: 0.021 lb. (4.4g) Certifications: FCC part 15b Warranty: 1 year D-Link AirPlusTM G products can transfer data up to 5 times faster than standard 802.11b networks. They are also interoperable with 802
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    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:[email protected] Tech Support for customers within Canada: D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone: (800) 361-5265 Monday to Friday 7:30am to 12:00am
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    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 to the terms and conditions of the license granted by D-Link for the Software. Replacement Software will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty
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    Number from D-Link Technical Support at 1-877 .dlink. manual for the product, and normal maintenance; Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act of God, failures due to power surge, and cosmetic damage; Any hardware, software, firmware or other products or services provided by anyone other than D-Link
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    any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc., as stipulated by the United environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not
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    Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. (02/03/2005) 50
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Manual
Building Networks for People
802.11g (2.4GHz)
Wireless G USB 2.0 Adapter
DWL-G132
D-Link
Air
Plus X
TREME
G
TM