D-Link DWL-G132 manual Getting Started

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Getting Started (continued)

Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network

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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 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 laptop computer.

(See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-G132.)

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Contents Link AirPlus Xtreme GTM DWL-G132 Contents Package Contents Introduction Introduction Features and Benefits Fully 802.11b/802.11g compatibleWireless Basics People use Wlan technology for many different purposesWireless Basics Installation ConsiderationsGetting Started Getting Started DWL-G132Setting up a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network UsingtheConfigurationUtility View Available Wireless NetworksLink Info Using the Configuration UtilityWireless Mode StatusConnection Info Signal QualityEncryption Tx RateSelect Enabled or Disabled ConfigurationData Encryption IP Settings Proxy Settings Use the same proxy server for all protocols HTTP, Secure, FTP, Gopher SocksAdvanced Fragmentation Threshold RTS ThresholdSite Survey Configuration or Properties you can Configuration, Add or PropertiesSite Survey Add Advanced Configure Authentication WPAClick Authentication Config Authentication WPA Advanced Security Settings Authentication WPA Advanced Security Settings Add Authentication WPA -PSKAuthentication WPA-PSK Advanced Security Settings AboutUsing the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP Networking BasicsNetworking Basics Enter a Computer description and a Computer name optional Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Right-click on My Computer Select Properties Computer Description if you wish this field is optionalChecking the IP Address in Windows XP Local Area Connection icon in the task barAssigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Control PanelNetworking Basics Protocol TCP/IP Click Properties Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP Go to Start My Computer Properties Hardware Tab Click Device ManagerTroubleshooting Link AirPlus G DWL-G132 Wireless USB AdapterWhy does my wireless connection keep dropping? Why can’t I get a wireless connection?Standard TemperatureMedia Access Control Bus TypeTechnical Specifications Technical Support Warranty and Registration Page Important Note