D-Link DWL-G132 manual Encryption, Connection Info, Tx Rate, Channel, Signal Quality, Packet Count

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Using the Configuration Utility (continued)

Encryption:

You can see if WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is Enabled or Disabled here.

Connection Info:

When the DWL-G132 is connected to a wireless network, Connected will be displayed in this field.

Tx Rate:

The default setting is Auto; Tx Rate settings are automatically determined for a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps (108Mbps* in Turbo mode).

Channel:

The default setting is Auto. The channel selection is automatically determined by the DWL-G132.

Signal Quality:

Displays the signal strength and the link quality of the DWL-G132’s wireless connection to the access point or router.

Packet Count:

Displays the statistics of the data packets that are transmitted and received.

Rescan Button:

Rescans for the strongest signal with the current SSID and associates with that access point or router.

*Maximum wireless signal rate derived from 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors lower actual data throughput rate.

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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 RateData Encryption ConfigurationSelect Enabled or Disabled IP Settings Proxy Settings Use the same proxy server for all protocols HTTP, Secure, FTP, Gopher SocksAdvanced Fragmentation Threshold RTS 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 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