D-Link DWL-G132 manual Features and Benefits, Fully 802.11b/802.11g compatible

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Features and Benefits

Provides maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps (108Mbps1 in Turbo mode).

Compact size for placement anywhere.

Convenience of Plug & Play installation.

Fully 802.11b/802.11g compatible.

Powered by the USB port; no external power source is required.

USB 2.0 standard2.

Better Security with 802.1x and WPA - In addition to 64-,128-bit WEP encryption, you can also securely connect to a wireless network using 802.1x for wireless authentication, as well as WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) providing you a much higher level of security for your data and communication than has previously been available.

Optimal wireless reception using its cradle (included). Position the DWL-G132 almost anywhere in your workspace to achieve the best reception possible.

Supports Infrastructure networks via an access point and Peer-to-Peer communication in Ad-Hoc mode.

User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities.

Connects at up to 328 feet indoors3.

1 year warranty.

1Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors lower actual data throughput rate.

2Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput.

3Environmental factors may adversely affect range.

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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 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?Standard TemperatureMedia Access Control Bus TypeTechnical Specifications Technical Support Warranty and Registration Page Important Note