Installing the Drivers Turn on the computer and insert the D- Link AirPlus™ G DWL-G122 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. The step-by-step instructions that follow are shown in Windows XP. The steps and screens are similar for the other Windows operating systems. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer, type “D:\Drivers\setup.exe.” If it does start, proceed to the next screen.
Installing the Drivers (continued) Click Next Click Next Click Next Please shutdown your computer at this time! 3
Connecting the DWL-G122 Adapter to Your Computer Connect the DWL-G122 Adapter before starting up your computer. Link/Power LED Link - Indicates that the DWL-G122 is properly installed. Activity - Blinks when data is being transmitted through the wireless connection. USB Port Used to connect the DWL-G122 to your computer. Remove the protective covering from the DWL-G122. A. Begin by pressing down on the cover with your thumb. B. Pull the cover away from the DWL-G122. C.
The Found New Hardware Wizard After connecting the DWL-G122, t h e F o u n d N e w H a rd w a r e Wizard (Windows XP) screen will appear: Select Install the software automatically (Recommended) Click Next For Windows XP/2000: The Digital Signature Not Found screen may appear during the installation. Click Continue Anyway Click Finish to complete the installation. If prompted, restart your computer.
Your Installation is Complete! After completing the Found New Hardware Wizard, the D-Link AirPlus™ G Configuration Utility will automatically start and the utility icon will appear in the bottom right hand corner of the desktop screen (systray). If this icon appears GREEN, then you have successfully installed the DWL-G122, are connected to a wireless network and are ready to communicate! If the utility icon does not appear, double-click the shortcut icon that has appeared on your desktop.
Appendix A - Using the AirPlus™ G Utility in Windows XP For Windows XP, if you wish to use the AirPlus™ G utility, please do the following steps. Click the XP Networking icon to use the Zero Configuration Wireless Settings.
Appendix B - Using the AirPlus™ G Utility • Status: Displays the MAC Address of the Access Point that is associated with the DWL-G122. • SSID: Displays the Service Set Identifier assigned to the wireless network. • Frequency: Displays the current frequency used by the adapter. • Wireless Mode: Displays the wireless mode. The default is Infrastructure. • TxRate: Displays the current data transmission rate. • Channel: Displays the channel information.
Appendix B - Using the AirPlus™ G Utility (continued) • SSID: The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to the wireless network. The factory SSID setting is set to default. Make changes here to match the SSID on existing Wireless Router or Access Point. • Wireless Mode: The factory setting is set to Infrastructure. Ad-Hoc mode is used for peer-to-peer networking. • Channel: The default setting is set at 6. • TxRate:The default setting is set to Auto. • Preamble: The default setting is set to Auto.
Appendix C - IP Address Configuration To connect to a network, make sure the proper network settings are configured for the DWL-G122. For Microsoft Windows XP: Go to Start > right click on My Network Places > select Properties > Double-click on the Network Connection associated with the DWL-G122. Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click Properties Dynamic IP address setup Used when a DHCP server is available on the local network. (i.e.
Appendix C - IP Address Configuration For Windows 2000 users: Go to Start > Settings > Network and Dial-up Connections > Double-click on the Local Area Connection associated with the DWL-G122 > select Properties Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click Properties Dynamic IP address setup Used when a DHCP server is available on the local network. (i.e.
Technical Support You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our website, or by phone. Tech Support for customers within the United States: D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone: (877) 453-5465 24 hours a day, seven days a week.