D-Link DWL-G132 manual Setting up a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network

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Getting Started (continued)

Setting up a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network

DWL-G132

Wireless G USB 2.0 Adapter

Install the D-LinkAirPlus Xtreme GTM DWL-G132Wireless USB 2.0 adapter into the desktop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.)

Install the D-LinkAirPlus Xtreme GTM DWL-G132Wireless USB 2.0 adapter into the laptop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.)

Set the wireless configuration for the adapters to Ad-Hoc mode, set the adapters to the same channel, and assign an IP address to each computer on the Ad-Hoc network.

IP Address

When assigning IP addresses to the computers on the network, please remember that the IP address for each computer must be in the same IP address range as all the computers in the network, and the subnet mask must be exactly the same for all the computers in the network.

For example: If the first computer is assigned an IP address of 192.168.0.2 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0, then the second computer can be 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 the network.

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Contents Link AirPlus Xtreme GTM DWL-G132 Contents Package Contents Introduction Introduction Fully 802.11b/802.11g compatible Features and BenefitsPeople use Wlan technology for many different purposes Wireless BasicsInstallation Considerations Wireless BasicsGetting Started DWL-G132 Getting StartedSetting up a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network View Available Wireless Networks UsingtheConfigurationUtilityStatus Using the Configuration UtilityWireless Mode Link InfoTx Rate Signal QualityEncryption Connection InfoData Encryption ConfigurationSelect Enabled or Disabled IP Settings Proxy Settings HTTP, Secure, FTP, Gopher Socks Use the same proxy server for all protocolsAdvanced RTS Threshold Fragmentation ThresholdSite Survey Site Survey Add Advanced Configuration, Add or PropertiesConfiguration or Properties you can Click Authentication Config Authentication WPAConfigure Authentication WPA Advanced Security Settings Authentication WPA -PSK Authentication WPA Advanced Security Settings AddAuthentication WPA-PSK About Advanced Security SettingsNetworking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XPNetworking Basics Enter a Computer description and a Computer name optional Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Computer Description if you wish this field is optional Right-click on My Computer Select PropertiesLocal Area Connection icon in the task bar Checking the IP Address in Windows XPControl Panel Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000Networking Basics Protocol TCP/IP Click Properties Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP Hardware Tab Click Device Manager Go to Start My Computer PropertiesLink AirPlus G DWL-G132 Wireless USB Adapter TroubleshootingWhy can’t I get a wireless connection? Why does my wireless connection keep dropping?Bus Type TemperatureMedia Access Control StandardTechnical Specifications Technical Support Warranty and Registration Page Important Note