D-Link DWL-G132 manual Why does my wireless connection keep dropping?

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2. What variables may cause my wireless products to lose reception?

D-Link products let you access your network from virtually anywhere you want. However, the positioning of the products within your environment will affect the wireless range. Please refer to Installation Considerations in the Wireless Basics section of this manual for further information about the most advantageous placement of your D-Link wireless products.

3.Why does my wireless connection keep dropping?

￿If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones, X-10 equipment or other home security systems, ceiling fans, and lights, your wireless connection will degrade dramatically or drop altogether. Try changing the channel on your router, access point and wireless adapter to a different channel to avoid interference.

￿Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet) from electrical devices that generate RF noise, like microwaves, monitors, electric motors, etc.

4.Why can’t I get a wireless connection?

If you have enabled encryption on the DWL-G132, you must also enable encryption on all wireless devices in the network in order to establish a wireless connection.

￿The encryption settings are: 64- or 128-bit. Make sure that the encryption bit level is the same on the router and the DWL-G132.

￿Make sure that the SSID on the wireless router (if you have one in your network) and the DWL-G132 are exactly the same. If they are not, wireless connection will not be established. The default SSID is default.

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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 InfoSelect Enabled or Disabled ConfigurationData Encryption IP Settings Proxy Settings HTTP, Secure, FTP, Gopher Socks Use the same proxy server for all protocolsAdvanced RTS Threshold Fragmentation 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 -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