D-Link DWA-120 manuel d'utilisation

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    2 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Table of Contents Product Overview ........................................................ 3 Package Contents ................................................... 3 System Requirements ............................................. 3 Introduction .............................................................. 4 Features .[...]

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    3 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview • D-Link DWA-120 Wireless 108G USB Adapter • Manual, Software, and Warranty on CD • Cradle System Requirements • A computer or laptop with an available USB 2.0 port • Windows ® 98SE, ME, 2000, XP or Vista • At least 64MB of memory and a 500MHz processor • Properly installed an[...]

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    4 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction The DWA-120 Wireless 108G USB Adapter is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for desktop or notebook PCs. Instead of stringing Ethernet cables to your PC or dismantling your desktop computer case, the DWA-120 can enable 802.11g wireless connectivity by simply utilizing y[...]

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    5 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview • Provides maximum wireless signal rate of up to 108Mbps* • 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 required. • USB 2.0 standard ** . • Better Sec[...]

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    6 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview USB Port Used to connect the DWA-120 to your computer. ACT A b l i n k i n g l i g h t i n d i c a t e s transmission of data.[...]

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    7 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Getting Started Installation This section will walk you through the installation process. If you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in device manager before installing your D-Link adapter. Also, if you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure any soft[...]

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    8 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. To prevent any conicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer ic[...]

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    9 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Click Yes to disable the adapter. The a da pte r is no w d is ab led . Whe n dis ab le d, a r ed X wi ll be displayed. Disabling the adapter will not remove the drivers. If you would like to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable .[...]

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    10 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other obje[...]

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    11 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Tur n on th e comp ut er and Inse rt th e D-L ink DWA- 120 Driv er CD in the CD -RO M dri ve. The ste p-b y-s tep inst ruc tio ns th at follow are shown in Windows ® XP. The steps and screens are similar for the other Windows ® operating systems. Note: Do NOT install the DWA-120 Wireless 108G[...]

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    12 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Section 2 - Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. Click Next to continue. By default setup will install to the default location: C:Program FilesRan gebooster G DWA-120, where C: re presents th e drive letter of your hard drive. To install to a different location click Browse and specify the locati[...]

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    13 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. Optional: If desired or necessary, attach the cradle between the DWA-120 and your computer. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel . Click Next to continue. Enter the network name (SSID). If you enter the SSID incor[...]

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    14 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Section 2 - Installation If the wireless network you are trying to connect to is encrypted, enter the WEP key or WPA-PSK passphrase. Click Next to continue. Click Finish to exit the wizard.[...]

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    15 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Section 2 - Installation If you want to connect to your network with WPS, select the option. And then click “Next” . Click “Press” to connect to your wireless network. Click the push button on your access point. Note: please press the button on the access point within 120 seconds and it is recommended that the [...]

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    16 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Connection Established And Click “ Next ”. Click “ Finish ” to complete installation.[...]

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    17 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Section 2 - Installation If you encounter failure of WPS, below page will show. Click “Retry” to re-connect to your wireless network with WPS. Click “Next” to select the way you want to get connected to your wireless network. Click ”Exit ” to complete the installation. Click “Finish” to complete.[...]

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    18 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Section 3 - Conguration Conguration This section will show you how to congure your new D-Link wireless adapter using the D-Link Utility as well as the Windows ® XP Zero Conguration Utility and Vista WLAN Auto Conguration and Vista WLAN Autocong. D-Link Conguration Utility The D-Link DWA-120 uses t[...]

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    19 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Section 3 - Conguration Wireless Networks The SSID (Service Set Identier) is the name of the wireless network. D i s p l a y s t h e M A C a d d r e s s o f t h e w i re le s s device. D i s p l a y s t h e L i n k Q u a l i t y o f t h e w i r e l e s s connection. If there is a “lock” icon, this means the w[...]

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    20 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Section 3 - Conguration D-Link Wi-Fi Protected Setup PBC: PIN: “Push Button Conguration” is a virtual button on the utility that can be pressed to get connected to your wireless network. Please make sure the access point is nearby and its physical button is placed on your access point. “Personal Identica[...]

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    21 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Section 3 - Conguration My Wireless Networks The My Wireless Networks page will allow you to create, edit, and delete wireless network proles. Every time you connect to a network using the Wireless Networks page, a prole will automatically be created. New Button: Modify: Click New to create a new wireless netw[...]

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    22 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Section 3 - Conguration Add Prole You may add a new network by clicking the New button from the My Wireless Networks page. Prole Name: SSID: Ent er a name for your prol e (e.g . Hom e, Of ce , Coffee Shop). Enter the SSID of the wireless network. Select the network type. If you are connecting to a w i re[...]

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    23 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Section 3 - Conguration Modify Prole You may edit an existing prole by clicking the Modify button from the My Wireless Networks page. Prole Name: SSID: En ter a name for you r pro l e (e. g. Home , Of ce , Coffee Shop). Displays the SSID of the network. Displays the network type. Select the type of se[...]

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    24 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Section 3 - Conguration Support If you need help, click the Support button. A pane will appear to the right of the utility which will display information about the utility.[...]

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    25 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Section 3 - Conguration The About screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the DWA-120. About[...]

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    26 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Section 3 - Conguration Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows ® Vista ™ Windows ® Vista ™ users may use the built-in wireless utility. If you are using another company’s utility or Windows ® 2000, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. [...]

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    27 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Section 3 - Conguration Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless networ k. If the connec tion fails, pleas e verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase m u s t b e e x a c t l y t h e s a m e a s[...]

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    28 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Section 3 - Conguration Windows ® XP users may use the built-in wireless utility. The following instructions are for Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later users. If you are using Windows ® 2000, you must use the D-Link utility. Please refer to page 18. Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lo[...]

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    29 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Section 3 - Conguration Disabling The Windows ® XP Utility If you want to use the D-Link wireless utility you must disable the Windows ® XP wireless utility. Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner next to the time). Select View Available Wireless Networks . In the Choose [...]

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    30 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Section 3 - Conguration In th e W i re l es s N e tw o rk Co n ne c ti o n P ro p er t ie s w i nd o w, uncheck Use Windows ® to con gu re my wir ele ss ne two rk settings and then click OK .[...]

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    31 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DWA-120 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) • WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) • WPA-PSK [...]

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    32 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security What is WPA? WPA, or Wi-Fi Protected Access, is a Wi-Fi standard that was designed to improve the security features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). The 2 major improvements over WEP: • Improved data encryption through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). TKIP scrambles the keys[...]

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    33 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security Congure WEP Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or access point before conguring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WEP key being used. 1. Open the Wireless Utility [...]

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    34 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or access point before conguring your wireless adapter. make sure you enter the WEP key exactly the same on all wireless devices. It is strongly recommended to set the authentication to Shared Key . 1. Open the Wireless Utility by [...]

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    35 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WEP Using Windows ® Vista It is recommended to enable wireless security (WEP) on your wireless router or access point before conguring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used. 2. Highlight[...]

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    36 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security 3. Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click Connect . It may take 20-30 seco nds to conn ect to the wire les s networ k. If the conn ecti on fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on t[...]

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    37 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security Congure WEP Using the Windows ® XP Utility It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or access point before conguring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WEP key being used. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) y[...]

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    38 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security 3. The Wireless Network Connection box wi ll ap pe ar . En te r th e W EP key and click Connect . It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the con ne cti on fai ls, pl ea se ver ify th at the W EP set tin gs are co rre ct. The WEP key must be exactly the same as on [...]

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    39 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security Congure WPA/WPA2-Personal Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager It is rec omme nded to enable WPA-P SK on your wirele ss rout er or acc ess poi nt befo re con gur ing you r wirel ess adapte r. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WPA-PSK passphrase[...]

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    40 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security It is rec omme nded to enable WPA-P SK on your wirele ss rout er or acc ess poi nt befo re con gur ing you r wirel ess adapte r. Make sure you enter the passphrase exactly the same on all wireless devices. 1. Open the Wireless Utility by double-clicking on the D-Link icon in your system[...]

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    41 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WP A/WP A2-Personal Using Windows ® Vista ™ It is recommended to enable wireless security (WP A/WP A2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter . If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphr[...]

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    42 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security 3. Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click Connect . It may take 20-30 seco nds to conn ect to the wire les s networ k. If the conn ecti on fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on t[...]

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    43 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security Congure WPA/WPA2-Personal Using the Windows ® XP Utility It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or access point before conguring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WEP key being used. 2. Highlight the wireless ne[...]

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    44 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security 3. The Wireless Network Connection box wi ll ap pear. Ente r the WPA-PSK passphrase and click Connect . It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. Th e WPA -P SK p as sp hr as e mus t be e xa c[...]

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    45 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security Congure WPA/WPA2-Enterprise Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager WPA and WPA2 are for advanced users who are familiar with using a RADIUS server and setting up certicates. 1. Open the Wireless Utility by double-clicking on the D-Link icon in your system tray (lower-right corn[...]

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    46 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security Congure 802.1x Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 802.1x is for advanced users who are familiar with using a RADIUS server and setting up certicates. 1. Open the Wireless Utility by double-clic king on the D-Link icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Clic[...]

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    47 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Section 5 - Troubleshooting 1. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? Select the Hardware Tab. Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-120. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are [...]

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    48 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Section 5 - Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link Wireless 108G DWA-120 USB Adapter. Select Properties t o c h ec k t h a t th e d r i v e rs a r e installed properly. Look under Device Status to check that the devic e is working properly. Click OK to continue. D-Link DWA-120 [...]

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    49 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Section 5 - Troubleshooting Make sure that the DWA-120 Wireless Adapter is properly seated in the computer’s USB slot. If Windows ® does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the adapter, make sure to completely remove drivers that were previously loaded. 2. The computer does not recognize the DWA-120 Wireless A[...]

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    50 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Section 5 - Troubleshooting Check that the Network Connection for the wireless client is congured properly. Select AP (Infrastructure) when connecting to an access point and select Ad-Hoc mode when connecting without an access point. Double-click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar > click on Conguration to change[...]

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    51 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics 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. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to sec[...]

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    52 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics What is Wireless? Wireless or Wi-Fi technology is another way of connecting your computer to the network without using wires. Wi-Fi uses radio frequency to connect wirelessly, so you have the freedom to connect computers anywhere in your home or ofce network. Why D-Link Wireless ? D- Li [...]

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    53 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) Bluetooth is the industry standard wireless technology used for WPAN. Bluetooth devices in WPAN operate in a range up to 30 feet away. Compared to WLAN the speed and wireless operation range are both less than WLAN, but in return it doesn’t use nearly[...]

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    54 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Where is wireless used? Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or ofce. People like the freedom of mobility and it’s becoming so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract people. The wireless connection in public places is[...]

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    55 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Security Don’t let you next-do or neighb ors or intrud ers conne ct to your wirel ess netwo rk. Secur e your wirel ess netwo rk by turnin g on the WPA or WEP security feature on the router. Refer to product manual for detail information on how to set it up. There are basically two modes o[...]

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    56 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Appendix B - Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below. Click on Start > R[...]

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    57 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Appendix B - Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Step 1 Windows ® Vista - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing C enter > M a n a g e W i r e l e s s Conne[...]

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    58 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Appendix C - Technical Specications Technical Specications Standards • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.11g Bus Type USB 2.0 (1.1 compatible) Wireless Signal Rates* • 54Mbps • 48Mbps • 36Mbps • 24Mbps • 18Mbps • 12Mbps • 11Mbps • 9Mbps • 6Mbps • 5.5Mbps • 2Mbps • 1Mbps Security • WPA / WPA2 -[...]

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    59 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Appendix C - Technical Specications Operating Temperature 32°F to 104°F ( 0°C to 40°C) Humidity 95% maximum (non-condensing) Dimensions • L = 87 mm • W = 28 mm • H = 12 mm Weight 17.6 g * Maxi mum wir eless s ignal rate de rived from IE EE Stan dard 80 2.11g speci cations . Actua l data throug hput w il[...]

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    60 D-Link DWA-120 User Manual Version 1.20 2008/10/27[...]