D-Link DWL-G132 manual Introduction

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802.1x: Authentication which is a first line of defense against intrusion. In the authentication process, the Authentication Server verifies the identity of the client attempting to connect to the network. Unfamiliar clients would be denied access.

For home users that will not incorporate a RADIUS server in their network, the security for the DWL-G132, used in conjunction with other WPA-compatible

802.11products, will still be much stronger than ever before. Utilizing the Pre-Shared Key mode of WPA, the DWL-G132 will obtain a new security key every time it connects to the 802.11 network. You only need to input your encryption information once in the configuration menu. No longer will you have to manually input a new WEP key frequently to ensure security. With the DWL-G132, you will automatically receive a new key every time you connect, vastly increasing the safety of your communication.

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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 UsingtheConfigurationUtilityWireless Mode Using the Configuration UtilityLink Info StatusEncryption Signal QualityConnection Info Tx RateData 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?Media Access Control TemperatureStandard Bus TypeTechnical Specifications Technical Support Warranty and Registration Page Important Note