D-Link DWL-G132 manual UsingtheConfigurationUtility, View Available Wireless Networks

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UsingtheConfigurationUtility

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 came with your purchase) whenever you start the computer, the Configuration Utility starts automatically and the system tray icon is loaded in the toolbar (see illustration below.*) Clicking on the utility icon will start the Configuration Utility. Another way to start the Configuration Utility is to click on

Start>Programs>D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G >D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G Utility.

If you are using Windows XP, you can use either the Zero Configuration Utility or the D-Link Configuration Utility.

To use the D-Link Configuration Utility with XP, right-click on the wireless network icon in the taskbar in the lower right-hand corner of your computer screen.

In the window that appears, select

View Available Wireless Networks

and click the Advanced button. The screen at right will appear.

Select the Wireless Networks tab.

Uncheck the box in the properties window that enables windows configuration.

After you have done this, you can then use the D-Link

Configuration Utility with XP by clicking on the D-Link

Configuration Utility icon.

*Configuration Utility icon in the system tray

If the icon does not display in the taskbar, then click on this icon on your desktop to open.

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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 NetworksUsing the Configuration Utility Wireless ModeLink Info StatusSignal Quality EncryptionConnection Info Tx RateConfiguration Select Enabled or DisabledData Encryption IP Settings Proxy Settings Use the same proxy server for all protocols HTTP, Secure, FTP, Gopher SocksAdvanced Fragmentation Threshold RTS ThresholdSite Survey Configuration, Add or Properties Configuration or Properties you canSite Survey Add Advanced Authentication WPA ConfigureClick 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?Temperature Media Access ControlStandard Bus TypeTechnical Specifications Technical Support Warranty and Registration Page Important Note