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Manual

Building Networks for People

IEEE 802.11g Wireless USB Adapter

WUA-1340

Summary of Contents for WUA-1340

Page 1: ...Manual Building Networks for People IEEE 802 11g Wireless USB Adapter WUA 1340...

Page 2: ...eception 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...

Page 3: ...ommunication than has previously been available Convenience of Plug Play installation Compact size for placement anywhere Fully 802 11b 802 11g compatible USB 2 0 standard Powered by the USB port no e...

Page 4: ...ers People use WLAN 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 b...

Page 5: ...etween the WUA 1340 and other network devices to a minimum each wall or ceiling can reduce your WUA 1340 s range from 3 90 feet 1 30 meters Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceiling...

Page 6: ...irectly connecting to another computer for Peer to Peer communication using wireless network adapters on each computer such as two or more WUA 1340 Wireless Network USB adapters On the following pages...

Page 7: ...340 Wireless USB adapter into an available USB port on your desktop computer See the Quick Installa tion Guide included with the WUA 1340 Getting Started continued For a typical wireless setup at home...

Page 8: ...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 visible on...

Page 9: ...ity Another way to start the Configuration Utility is to click on Start Programs D Link AirPlus G D Link AirPlus G Utility UsingtheConfigurationUtility If you are using Windows XP you can use either t...

Page 10: ...termined by the WUA 1340 Signal Strength Displays the signal strength of the WUA 1340 s wireless connection to the access point or router Packet Count Displays the statistics of the data packets that...

Page 11: ...with a wireless adapter in a Peer to Peer environment Select Enabled or Disabled IP Settings Choose one of the following modes Open Authentication the WUA 1340 is visible to all devices on the network...

Page 12: ...he same IP address information each time you connect to a network Select Enable or Disable Launch Utility on Startup Power Mode Disable This default setting consumes the most power Enable This setting...

Page 13: ...onfigure You can Add or Remove a profile or configure the Properties of the profile in order to connect with an available network Connect Highlight a network profile click Connect to connect to that n...

Page 14: ...t the type of network connection Click OK to save the changes If you clicked on Configuration or Properties you can config ure in this window all the prop erties of a profile that already exists in th...

Page 15: ...u want to connect After you click Authentication Config the Advanced Security Settings screen will ap pear Complete the Advanced Security Settings configuration Please see pages 17 20 of this manual t...

Page 16: ...thentication WPA PSK WPA2 PSK Click Configure Select the available network to which you want to connect WPA PSK WPA2 PSKdoes not require a RADIUS Server in the network Select WPA PSK WPA2 PSKin the Au...

Page 17: ...14 Using the Configuration Utility continued Authentication WPA PSK WPA2 PSK continued Enter the WPA or WPA2 Passphrase Advanced Security Settings Click OK The configuration is done...

Page 18: ...he Quick Installation Guide included with the product follow the steps below to access the configuration settings From the Apple pull down menu select System Preferences UsingtheConfiguration Utilityw...

Page 19: ...Networks includ ing Name Type Signal Channel Privacy Start Scan Click Start Scan to rescan for an avail able wireless net work at your current location Connect Highlight a network profile and click Co...

Page 20: ...ct to that net work 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 Remo...

Page 21: ...tinued My Networks Create and or Properties Select the level of WEP encryp tion In the example 40 Bits ASCII was chosen Enter the WEP string in this case 5 ASCII characters have been entered Select th...

Page 22: ...soft 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...

Page 23: ...tions in this window Networking Basics continued 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 s...

Page 24: ...21 Enter a Computer description and a Computer name optional Networking Basics continued Click Next Enter a Workgroup name All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name Click Next...

Page 25: ...while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes Networking Basics continued When the changes are complete click Next Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer This may take...

Page 26: ...t 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 t...

Page 27: ...re 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 net work To continue...

Page 28: ...when you restart the computer Click Yes to restart the computer You have completed configuring this computer Next you will need to run the Network Setup Disk on all the other computers on your network...

Page 29: ...ect the Computer Name Tab in the Sys tem Properties window You may enter a Com puter Description if you wish this field is optional To rename the computer and join a domain click Change Networking Bas...

Page 30: ...P 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...

Page 31: ...ers on the network using DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol tech nology If you are using a DHCP capable router you will not need to assign static IP addresses If you are not using a DHCP capable...

Page 32: ...29 Double click on Network Connections Double click on Properties Right click on Local Area Connections Networking Basics continued Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP 2000...

Page 33: ...2 168 0 3 and 192 168 0 4 The subnet mask must be the same for all the computers on the network Input your DNS server addresses Note If you are entering a DNS server you must enter the IP address of t...

Page 34: ...he IP address of the wireless router or access point A good wireless connection will show four replies from the wire less router or access point as shown Go to Start Run type command A window similar...

Page 35: ...er Properties This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installa tion and operation of the DWL G122 Read the following descriptions if you are having problems The examples...

Page 36: ...rPlus G DWL G122 Wireless USB Adapter Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly Click OK D Link AirPlus G...

Page 37: ...ss devices in the network in order to establish a wireless connection If you are using 2 4GHz cordless phones X 10 equipment or other home security systems ceiling fans and lights your wireless connec...

Page 38: ...rs Up to 328 feet 100 meters Range IEEE 802 11b USB 2 0 Bus Type Temperature Operating 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storing 20 C to 75 C 4 F to 167 F Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM Compl...

Page 39: ...ps OFDM 6Mbps OFDM 24Mbps OFDM 18Mbps OFDM 12Mbps OFDM 54Mbps OFDM 48Mbps OFDM 36Mbps OFDM 14Bm 2dB Transmitter Output Power 0 049 lb 22g Weight 1 year Warranty FCC part 15b Certifications D LinkAirPl...

Page 40: ...cal 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 Technic...

Page 41: ...ion of the product Software will substantially conform to D Link s then current functional specifications for the Software as set forth in the applicable documentation from the date of original retail...

Page 42: ...ion modification tampering negligence misuse faulty installation lack of reasonable care repair or service in any way that is not contemplated in the documentation for the product or if the model or s...

Page 43: ...gainst 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 cau...

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