Windows XP. The steps and screens are similar for the other Windows operating systems. Turn on the computer and insert the ™ DWL-G132 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. The Installation Wizard will automatically appear. Click Install Drivers If the Installation Wizard does not automatically start on your computer, type “D:\Drivers\setup.exe.”...
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Installing the Drivers (continued) Click Next Windows XP/2000 Users may see this screen during installation. Click Continue Anyway Select Yes I want to restart my computer now Click Finish...
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Connecting the DWL-G132 Adapter to Your Computer USB Port Used to connect the DWL-G132 to your computer. Remove the protective covering from the DWL-G132. Begin by pressing down on the cover with your thumb. Insert the DWL-G132 into an available USB port on your computer.
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The Found New Hardware Wizard After connecting the DWL-G132, the Found New Hardware Wizard (Windows XP) screen will appear: Select Install the software automatically (Recommended) Click Next For Windows XP/2000: The Signature Not Found appear during the installation. Click Continue Anyway...
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After completing the Found New Hardware Wizard, the D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G132 Configuration Utility will automatically start and the utility icon will appear in the bottom right hand corner of the desktop screen (system tray). If this icon appears...
Appendix A - Using the Air Plus Xtreme G in Windows XP For Windows XP, if you wish to use the AirPlus Xtreme G steps. Click the XP Networking icon to use the Zero Configuration Wireless Settings. Click Advanced Uncheck Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings...
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• TxRate: Displays the current data transmission rate. • Channel: Displays the channel information. By default, the channel is set to 6 and selection is automatically determined by the DWL-G132. • Signal Quality: The percentage coincides with the graphical bar.
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Appendix B - Using the Air Plus Xtreme G (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.
Appendix C - IP Address Configuration To connect to a network, make sure the proper network settings are configured for the DWL-G132. Microsoft Windows XP: Go to Start > right click on select Properties > Double-click on the Network Connection associated with the DWL-G122.
Appendix C - IP Address Configuration For Windows 2000 users: Go to Start > Settings Dial-up Connections Local Area Connection with the DWL-G132 > select Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click Properties Dynamic IP address setup Used when a DHCP server the local network.
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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.