D-Link DWL-122 User manual
2.4GHzUSB
Wireless Adapter
DWL-122
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If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
CD-ROM (containing Drivers, Manual and Warranty)
This product works with the following operating
system software: Windows XP, Windows
2000, Windows Me, Windows 98SE,
Macintosh OS X (10.2.x or later)
Before You Begin
DWL-122 Wireless USB Adapter
Check Your Package Contents
ThesearetheitemsincludedwithyourDWL-122purchase:
USB Extension Cable
You must have at least the following for Macintosh OS X Based Computers:
•A Power Mac G3 or G4, iMac, iBook, or PowerBook (post PowerBook G3) with
at least 128MB RAM.
•An 802.11bAccess Point (i.e., D-Link Wireless Router, access point orAirport
BaseStation for InfrastructureMode)oranother802.11bwireless adapter(for
Ad-Hoc;Peer-to-Peernetworking mode).
•Properlyinstalledand working USB Controller.
Antenna
Used to wirelessly
connectto 802.11b
networks.
Link/Power LED
Link - Blinks when data is being
transmittedthrough the wireless
connection.
Power - Indicates that the DWL-122
is properly installed in the computer.
USB Connector
Connects to your
desktopor laptop
computer.
Product Overview
Macintosh OS X Driver Installation
Turn on your Macintosh and Insert the D- Link Air DWL-122
Driver CD intheCD-ROMdrive.
The step-by-stepinstructionsthatfollowareshown in MacintoshOSX
(10.2.x). AnIconlike theone shownshould appearonyour desktop.
Double Click
To start the installation, double
click the “MAC” Folder , then
double click “DLinkUsbDriver.dmg”
That will extract the installation
package, “DLinkUsbDriver.pkg.”
Double Click to begin.
Double Click DLinkUsbDriver.pkg
>>
The initial install screen will
appear and you must click
Continue to begin the installa-
tionprocess.
Your system may require you
to enter a username and
password to be able to install
software.
Click Continue
Click Continue
You will be prompted for a
destination for the installa-
tion files. Select the loca-
tion by double-clicking the
appropriate hard disk drive.
Click Continue Installation
Installing the DWL-122 Wireless USB
Adapter to Your Computer
A. Insert one end of the
USB Adapter into the
provided USB cable and
plug the other end into
your computer’s USB
Port.
Begin by pressing down on
the cover with your thumb. Then pull the cover away
from the DWL-122.
Removing the protective covering for the DWL-122.
Macintosh OS X Driver Installation (cont.)
Finished! Your Computer Will Now Restart
Click Restart
Connecting to a Wireless Network
Load System Preferences and you will see
an icon located near the bottom called
WirelessAdaptor
Single Click
A. Select an Available Wireless
Network by single clicking it.
Start Scan refreshes the Avail-
able Wireless Network list.
B. Once highlighted, Click the
Connect button. The Connect
button remains grayed out until
you select a Wireless Network.
Appendix A
Using the Configuration Utility
For Macintosh OS X (10.2.x)
Load System Preferences and you will see
an icon located near the bottom called
WirelessAdaptor
Single Click
A. Network Name: The
Service Set Identifier is the
name assigned to the
wireless network. The
factory SSID setting is set
to default.
B. Network Type:
Displays the type of
network you are con-
nected to. The factory
setting is set to Access
point. Ad-Hoc mode is
used for peer-to-peer
networking.
D. Signal Strength: The
Signal Strength repre-
sents the wireless signal
between the access point
and the DWL-122.
A
BC
D
C. Channel: Displays the
channel information. By
default, the channel is set to 6.
Please note that the DWL-122
will automatically adjust
channel depending on the
Access Point.
E
F. My Networks: For setting up
multiple network profiles.
Convenient for users travelling
between wireless networks in
different areas.
F
E. Available Wireless
Networks: Wireless
Networks within range
of the DWL-122. Also
displays the type of
network, signal
strength, channel, and if
encryption is enabled.
By clicking Properties and
Create this screen will appear.
Here you can modify your WEP
Settings and set the Key Index
and also setup new profiles.
Appendix A (cont.)
Click Apply to finalize the settings.
Technical Support
You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website.
D-Linkprovides free technical support for customers within the United States and
withinCanada for the duration of the warranty period onthis 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.
D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:
http://support.dlink.com
email:[email protected]
Tech Support for customers within Canada:
D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:
(800)361-5265
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 9:00pm EST
D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:
http://support.dlink.ca
email:[email protected]
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