D Link DWLG122D1 Marvell USB Dongle User Manual G122 QIG 092705 indd

D Link Corporation Marvell USB Dongle G122 QIG 092705 indd

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2Click NextClick Add A PCIf the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer, type “D:\Drivers\setup.exe.” If it does start, proceed to the next screen.Turn on the computer and insert the D- Link AirPlus™ G DWL-G122 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive.The step-by-step instructions that follow are shown in Windows XP. The steps and screens are similar for the other Windows operating systems.Installing the Drivers Do NOT install the DWL-G122 Wireless USB Adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD!
3Click NextInstalling the Drivers (continued)Click NextClick NextPlease shutdown your computer at this time!
4Connecting the DWL-G122 Adapter to Your Computer A. Begin by pressing down on the cover with your thumb.Link/Power LEDLink - Indicates that the DWL-G122 is properly installed.Activity - Blinks when data is being transmitted through the wireless connection.USB PortUsed to connect the DWL-G122 to your computer.Remove the protective covering from the DWL-G122. B. Pull the cover away from the DWL-G122.C. Insert the DWL-G122 into an available USB port on your computer, and start up your computer. Connect the DWL-G122 Adapter before starting up your computer.Optional: If desired or necessary, attach the USB extension cable between the DWL-G122 and your computer.
5The Found New Hardware WizardAfter connecting the DWL-G122, the Found New Hardware Wizard (Windows XP) screen will appear:Click NextSelect Install the software automatically (Recommended)Click Finish to complete the installation. For Windows XP/2000: The Digital Signature Not Found screen may appear during the installation.Click Continue AnywayIf prompted, restart your computer.
6Your Installation is Complete!After completing the Found New Hardware Wizard, the D-Link AirPlus™ G Configuration Utility will automatically start and the utility icon will appear in the bottom right hand corner of the desktop screen (systray). If this icon appears GREEN, then you have successfully installed the DWL-G122, are connected to a wireless network and are ready to communicate!Double-click the utility icon to use the configuration utility.If the utility icon does not appear, double-click the shortcut icon that has appeared on your desktop.
7Appendix A - Using the AirPlus™ G Utility in Windows XPUncheck Use Windows to configure my wireless network settingsClick OKClick the XP Networking icon to use the Zero Configuration Wireless Settings.Click Advanced For Windows XP, if you wish to use the AirPlus™ G utility, please do the following steps.
8Appendix B - Using the AirPlus™ G Utility• Status: Displays the MAC Address of the Access Point that is associated with the DWL-G122.• SSID: Displays the Service Set Identifier assigned to the wireless network.• Frequency: Displays the current frequency used by the adapter.• Wireless Mode: Displays the wireless mode. The default is Infrastructure.• TxRate: Displays the current data transmission rate.• Channel: Displays the channel information. By default, the channel is set to 6 and selection is automatically determined by the DWL-G122.• Signal Strength: Represents the wireless signal strenght between the access point and the DWL-G122.• Link Quality: Displays the integrity of the wireless connection between the DWL-G122 and the Access Point.
9• 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 existing Wireless Router or Access Point.• Wireless Mode: The factory setting is set to Infrastructure. Ad-Hoc mode is used for peer-to-peer networking.• Channel: The default setting is set at 6.• TxRate:The default setting is set to Auto.• Preamble: The default setting is set to Auto.• Power Mode: The default setting is set to Continuous Access Mode.Appendix B - Using the AirPlus™ G Utility (continued)
10Appendix C - IP Address ConfigurationTo connect to a network, make sure the proper network settings are configured for the DWL-G122.For Microsoft Windows XP: Go to Start > right click on My Network Places > select Properties > Double-click on the Network Connection associated with the DWL-G122.Input a static IP address in the same range as the Wireless Router or Access Point.Static IP address setupClick OKIP address: 192.168.0.28Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0Click OKClick Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)Click PropertiesSelect Obtain an IP address automatically (if the Wireless Router or Access Point has DHCP server enabled)Select Obtain DNS server address automatically Dynamic IP address setupUsed when a DHCP server is available on the local network. (i.e. Router)Used when a DHCP server is not available on the local network.Select Use the following IP address
11For Windows 2000 users:Go to Start > Settings > Network and Dial-up Connections > Double-click on the Local Area Connection associated with the DWL-G122 > select PropertiesUsed when a DHCP server is available on the local network. (i.e. Router)Static IP address setupInput a static IP address in the same range as the Wireless Router or Access Point.Click PropertiesClick OKIP address: 192.168.0.28Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0Click OKClick Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)Select Obtain an IP address automatically (if the Wireless Router or Access Point has DHCP server enabled)Select Obtain DNS server address automatically Select Use the following IP address Dynamic IP address setupUsed when a DHCP server is not available on the local network.Appendix C - IP Address Configuration
Technical SupportYou 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.comTech Support for customers within Canada: D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone: (800) 361-5265 Monday to Friday 7:30am to 9:00pm EST D-Link Technical Support over the Internet: http://support.dlink.ca email:support@dlink.ca

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