D-Link DWL-G120 manual

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Buen manual de instrucciones

Las leyes obligan al vendedor a entregarle al comprador, junto con el producto, el manual de instrucciones D-Link DWL-G120. La falta del manual o facilitar información incorrecta al consumidor constituyen una base de reclamación por no estar de acuerdo el producto con el contrato. Según la ley, está permitido adjuntar un manual de otra forma que no sea en papel, lo cual últimamente es bastante común y los fabricantes nos facilitan un manual gráfico, su versión electrónica D-Link DWL-G120 o vídeos de instrucciones para usuarios. La condición es que tenga una forma legible y entendible.

¿Qué es un manual de instrucciones?

El nombre proviene de la palabra latina “instructio”, es decir, ordenar. Por lo tanto, en un manual D-Link DWL-G120 se puede encontrar la descripción de las etapas de actuación. El propósito de un manual es enseñar, facilitar el encendido o el uso de un dispositivo o la realización de acciones concretas. Un manual de instrucciones también es una fuente de información acerca de un objeto o un servicio, es una pista.

Desafortunadamente pocos usuarios destinan su tiempo a leer manuales D-Link DWL-G120, sin embargo, un buen manual nos permite, no solo conocer una cantidad de funcionalidades adicionales del dispositivo comprado, sino también evitar la mayoría de fallos.

Entonces, ¿qué debe contener el manual de instrucciones perfecto?

Sobre todo, un manual de instrucciones D-Link DWL-G120 debe contener:
- información acerca de las especificaciones técnicas del dispositivo D-Link DWL-G120
- nombre de fabricante y año de fabricación del dispositivo D-Link DWL-G120
- condiciones de uso, configuración y mantenimiento del dispositivo D-Link DWL-G120
- marcas de seguridad y certificados que confirmen su concordancia con determinadas normativas

¿Por qué no leemos los manuales de instrucciones?

Normalmente es por la falta de tiempo y seguridad acerca de las funcionalidades determinadas de los dispositivos comprados. Desafortunadamente la conexión y el encendido de D-Link DWL-G120 no es suficiente. El manual de instrucciones siempre contiene una serie de indicaciones acerca de determinadas funcionalidades, normas de seguridad, consejos de mantenimiento (incluso qué productos usar), fallos eventuales de D-Link DWL-G120 y maneras de solucionar los problemas que puedan ocurrir durante su uso. Al final, en un manual se pueden encontrar los detalles de servicio técnico D-Link en caso de que las soluciones propuestas no hayan funcionado. Actualmente gozan de éxito manuales de instrucciones en forma de animaciones interesantes o vídeo manuales que llegan al usuario mucho mejor que en forma de un folleto. Este tipo de manual ayuda a que el usuario vea el vídeo entero sin saltarse las especificaciones y las descripciones técnicas complicadas de D-Link DWL-G120, como se suele hacer teniendo una versión en papel.

¿Por qué vale la pena leer los manuales de instrucciones?

Sobre todo es en ellos donde encontraremos las respuestas acerca de la construcción, las posibilidades del dispositivo D-Link DWL-G120, el uso de determinados accesorios y una serie de informaciones que permiten aprovechar completamente sus funciones y comodidades.

Tras una compra exitosa de un equipo o un dispositivo, vale la pena dedicar un momento para familiarizarse con cada parte del manual D-Link DWL-G120. Actualmente se preparan y traducen con dedicación, para que no solo sean comprensibles para los usuarios, sino que también cumplan su función básica de información y ayuda.

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    Manual Building Networks for People 802.1 1g (2.4GHz) Wireless USB Adapter D-Link Air Plus G DWL-G120 TM[...]

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    2 Contents Package Contents ................................................................................ 3 Introduction ............................................................................................ 4 Wireless Basics .................................................................................... 6 Getting S tarte d ..........[...]

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    3 Content s of Package: D-Link Air Plus G DWL-G120 802.1 1g (2.4 GHz) W ireless USB Adapter Manual on CD-ROM Quick Installation Guide Package Content s Properly installed and working USB Controller USB Cable If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller . System Requirement s:    Windows XP/2000/Me/98SE  A computer[...]

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    4 Introduction * This is the theoretical maximum of the chipset used in the DWL-G120 Wireless USB Adapter . Actual through-put may vary . TM The D-Link Air Plus G DWL-G120 802.1 1g (2.4GHz) Wireless USB Adapter is a convenient Plug & Play USB 2.0 solution that brings wireless networking to your laptop or desktop PC. It provides up to a 128-bit [...]

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    5 Features and Benefit s ** * Environmental factors may adversely affect range Convenience of Plug & Play installation.  Three year warranty (USA only).  Connects at up to 328 feet indoors.*  User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities.  Supports Infrastructure networks via an access point or router and Peer-to-Peer communi[...]

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    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. Y ou will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networ[...]

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    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 . Low Implementation Costs – WLANs a[...]

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    8 S tandards-Based T echnology The DWL-G120 Wireless USB Adapter utilizes the 802.1 1g standard. The IEEE 802.1 1g standard is an extension of the 802.1 1b standard. It increases the data rate up to 54 Mbp s within the 2.4GHz band, utilizing OFDM technology . This means that in most environments, within the specified range of this device, you will [...]

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    9 Inst allation Considerations The D-Link Air Plus G DWL-G120 lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within its operating range. Keep in mind, however , that the number , thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. T ypical ra[...]

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    10 Getting S t arted With its default settings, the DWL-G120 will connect with other D-Link Air Plus G products, right out of the box. A wireless broadband Router- D-Link Air Plus Xtreme G DI-624 A laptop computer with a USB wireless network adapter - D-Link Air Plus G DWL-G120 A desktop computer with a USB wireless network adapter - D-Link Air Plu[...]

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    11 Getting S t arted (continued) 5 5 5 5 5 Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network 4 4 4 4 4 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 6 6 6 6 6 DI-624 DWL-G120 802.11g/2.4GHz Wireless USB Adapter For a typical wireless setup at home (as shown above), please do the following: If you wish, you may connect a computer that is equipped with an Ethernet networ[...]

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    12 Getting S tarted (continued) 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. For example: If the first computer is assigne[...]

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    13 Select the Wireless Networks tab. Uncheck the box in the properties window that enables windows configuration. D-Link Air Plus G DWL-G120 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 . After you have completed the installation of [...]

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    14 Link Info Using the Configuration Utility (continued) After clicking on the Configuration Utility icon, the Link Info screen will display the settings for the DWL-G120: SSID: The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to the wireless network. The factory SSID setting is default . Tx Rate: Tx Rate settings are automatically determined for an[...]

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    15 Wireless Mode: Infrastructure is the factory default setting. Ad-Hoc mode is used for Peer-to-Peer network- ing. See the Getting Started section in this manual for examples of these net- work types. Using the Configuration Utility (continued) Configuration SSID: The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to the wireless network. The factory[...]

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    16 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 or hexadecimal format. Select one of the 4 keys that you have created to be the default key . Authorization Mode: Click Apply if you have made any changes Open Authentication - comm[...]

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    17 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. Click on the Connect button. Profiles: In the lower half of the screen, you can manage the profiles that you have created for the wireless network at home, at the of[...]

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    18 In this window you can configure all the properties of a profile in order to con- nect with a network of your choice. Click OK to save the changes. Properties Using the Configuration Utility (continued)[...]

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    19 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. Go to Start&[...]

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    20 Please follow all the instructions in this window: Networking Basics (continued) Click Next . In the following window , select the best description of your computer . If your computer connects to the Internet through a router , select the second option as shown. Click Next .[...]

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    21 Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional.) Click Next . Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the same W orkgroup name. Click Next . Networking Basics (continued)[...]

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    22 Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes. When the changes are complete, click Next . Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer . This may take a few minutes. Networking Basics (continued)[...]

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    23 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. Networking Basics (continued)[...]

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    24 Please read the information under Here’ s how in the screen below . After you complete 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 net- work. T o continue click Next. Networking Basics (continued)[...]

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    25 Please read the information on this screen, then click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard . The new settings will take effect when you rest art the computer . Click Ye s to restart the computer . Y ou have completed configuring this computer . Next, you will need to run the Network Setup Disk on all the other computers on your network. [...]

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    26 Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen) Right-click on My Computer Select Properties and click       Select the Computer Name tab in the System Properties window . Y ou may enter a Com- puter Description if you wish; this field is optional. T o rename the computer and join a domain, click Change . Networking Basics[...]

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    27  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. Click OK ..    Checking the IP Address in W indows XP The wireless adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP address range (see Getting S tarted in[...]

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    28 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: DHCP-capable routers will automatically assign IP addresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) technology . If you are using a DHCP-capab[...]

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    29  Double-click on Network Connections   Double-click on Properties Right-click on Local Area Connections Assigning a Static IP Address in W indows XP/2000 Networking Basics (continued)[...]

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    30 Assigning a Static IP Address in W indows XP/2000 Input your DNS server addresses. (Note: If you are entering a DNS server , you must enter the IP address of the Default Gateway .)  The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP (Internet Service Provider .) Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click Properties   Networking Basi[...]

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    31 Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows XP/2000* Checking the Wireless Connection by Pinging in Windows Me/98* Go to Start > Run > type cmd . A window similar to this one will ap- pear . T ype ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx , where xxx is the IP address of the wireless router or access point. A good wireless connection will show four [...]

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    32 1. Check that the drivers for the DWL-G120 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-G120. Read the following descriptions if you are h[...]

  • Página 33

    33 T roubleshooting (continued)      Double-click on Network Adapters Right-click on D-Link Air Plus G DWL-G120 Wireless USB Adapter Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly Click OK D-Link Air Plus G DWL-G120 Wireless USB Adapter D-Link A[...]

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    34 D-Link products let you access your network from virtually anywhere you want. However , the positioning of the product s 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 advanta- geous placement of your D-Link w[...]

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    35 IEEE 802.1 1b  T echnical S pecifications Standard T emperature Operating: 0ºC to 55ºC (32ºF to 131ºF) Storing: -20ºC to 75ºC (-4ºF to 167ºF)   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 [...]

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    36 T T T T T echni echni echni echni echni cal Support cal Support cal Support cal Support cal 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. U.S. and Canadi[...]

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    37 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 product from: • D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor and • Products purchased and delivered within the fif ty states of the United S ta[...]

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    38 • 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. • The original product owner must obtain a Return Material Authorization (“RMA”) number from the Authorized D-Link Service Office and, if reques[...]

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    39 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. IMPORT ANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This eq[...]