Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit DWL-120+ du fabricant D-Link
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Manual Building Networks for People Air Plus DWL-120+ D-Link 2.4GHz Wireless USB Adapter.
2 Contents Package Contents ................................................................................ 3 Introduction ............................................................................................ 4 Wireless Basics ................
3 Contents of Package: D-Link Air Plus DWL-120+ 2.4 GHz Wireless USB Adapter Manual on CD-ROM Quick Installation Guide Package Contents If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller .
4 Introduction The D-Link Air Plus DWL-120+ 2.4GHz Wireless USB Adapter is a convenient Plug & Play USB 1.1 solution that brings wireless networking to your laptop or desktop PC. It provides up to 256-bit level of WEP security to your wireless data transfers.
5 Features and Benefits Convenience of Plug & Play installation ! ** * Environmental factors may adversely affect range Three year warranty (USA only) ! Connects at up to 328 feet indoors* ! User-.
6 D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to- use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. D-Link wireless products will allow you access to the data you want, when and where you want it.
7 Wireless Basics (continued) People use wireless LAN technology for many different purposes: Mobility - Productivity increases when people have access to data in any location within the operating range of the WLAN. Management decisions based on real-time information can significantly improve worker efficiency .
8 Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations The D-Link Air Plus DWL-120+ lets you access your network, using a wireless connection, from virtually anywhere within its operating range.
9 Getting Started With its default settings, the DWL-120+ will connect with other D-Link Air Plus products, right out of the box. A wireless broadband Router- D-Link Air Plus DI-614+ A laptop computer.
10 Y ou will need broadband Internet access (a Cable or DSL-subscriber line into your home or office) Consult with your Cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem Connect the Cable or DSL modem to your broadband router ( see the Quick Installation Guide included with your router .
11 Getting Started Setting up a Wireless Ad Hoc Network When assigning IP Addresses to the computers on the network, please remember that the IP Address for each computer must be in the same IP Address range as all the computers in the network , and the subnet mask must be exactly the same for all the computers in the network.
12 Using the Configuration Utility D-Link Air Plus DWL-120+ 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 .
13 Configuration Using the Configuration Utility Wireless Mode: Infrastructure is the factory default setting. Ad-Hoc mode is used for peer- to-peer networking. See the Getting Started section in this manual for ex- amples of these network types. SSID: The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to the wireless network.
14 Using the Configuration Utility Encryption Data Encryption: Enable encryption by clicking in the box. Data encryption is de-selected as the default setting. Default Key: Enter a key in either ASCII (e.g., a word) or hexadecimal format. Select one of the 4 keys that you have created to be the default key .
15 Using the Configuration Utility Site Survey A vailable Networks: The top section of the window displays the A vailable Networks . Scroll up and down the list and highlight the network to which you wish to connect.
16 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) In this window you can configure all the properties of a profile in order to connect with a network of your choice.
17 Using the Configuration Utility About The About tab displays the utility and the firmware versions..
18 Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP In this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using Microsof t Windows XP . Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www .homenethelp.com and http://www .microsof t.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000, ME or 98SE.
19 Please follow all the instructions in this window: Networking Basics Click Next In the following window , select the best description of your computer . If your computer connects to the internet through a gateway/router , select the second option as shown.
20 Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional.) Networking Basics Click Next Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the same W orkgroup name.
21 Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes. Networking Basics When the changes are complete, click Next . Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer .
22 Networking Basics In the window below , select the option that fits your needs. In this example, Create a Network Setup Disk has been selected. Y ou will run this disk on each of the computers on your network. Click Next . Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive A.
23 Networking Basics Please read the information under Here’ s how in the screen below . After you com- plete the Network Setup Wizard you will use the Network Setup Disk to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on your network.
24 Networking Basics Please read the information on this screen, then click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard . The new settings will take ef fect when you restart the computer . Click Ye s to restart the computer . Y ou have completed configuring this computer .
25 ! Networking Basics Naming your Computer T o name your computer , please follow these directions:In Windows XP : Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen) Right-click on My Computer Select Properties and click ! ! ! ! ! Select the Computer Name T ab in the System Properties window .
26 Networking Basics Naming your Computer ! In this window , enter the Computer name Select Workgroup and enter the name of the Workgroup All computers on your network must have the same Workgroup name.
27 Networking Basics Checking the IP Address in W indows XP This window will appear . Click the Support tab Click Close ! ! Assigning a Static IP Address in W indows XP/2000 Note: Residential Gateways.
28 Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address in W indows XP/2000 ! Double-click on Network Connections ! ! Double-click on Properties Right-click on Local Area Connections.
29 Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address in W indows XP/2000 Input your IP address and subnet mask. (The IP Addresses on your network must be within the same range. For example, if one computer has an IP Address of 192.168.0.2, the other computers should have IP Addresses that are sequential, like 192.
30 Networking Basics Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP and 2000* Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows Me and 98* Go to Start > Run > type cmd . A window similar to this one will appear . T ype ping xxx.xxx.
31 1. Check that the drivers for the DWL-120+ are inst alled properly . Click Device Manager ! Select the Hardware Ta b ! T roubleshooting Go to Start > My Computer > Properties ! This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWL-120+.
32 T roubleshooting ! ! ! ! ! Double-click on Network Adapters Right-click on D-Link Air Plus DWL-120+ Wireless USB Adapter Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly Look unde.
33 T roubleshooting 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.
34 T echnical S pecifications T emperature Operating: 0ºC to 55ºC (32ºF to 131ºF) Storing: -20ºC to 75ºC (-4ºF to 167ºF) ! ! IEEE 802.1 1b ! Standard Power Link Status Diagnostic LED ! ! 95%, non-condensing Humidity: ! Antenna T ype: Single External, Dual Diversity ! DSSS Modulation T echnique: ! L = 3 inches W = 2 inches H = 0.
35 T echnical Support Y ou can find software updates and user document ation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United S tates and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product.
36 Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limited warranty for its product only to the person or entity that originally purchased the p.
37 • The customer must submit with the product as part of the claim a written description of the Hardware defect or Software nonconformance in sufficient detail to allow D-Link to confirm the same.
38 FCC Caution: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté D-Link DWL-120+ c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du D-Link DWL-120+ - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation D-Link DWL-120+, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le D-Link DWL-120+ va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le D-Link DWL-120+, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du D-Link DWL-120+.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le D-Link DWL-120+. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei D-Link DWL-120+ ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
