Please refer to Mac OS X wireless setup document for instructions on how to
access DWL-G122 setup. Note that the screenshots below were taken without a
DWL-G122 unit plugged in to the Mac; the utility will show details of the wireless
network it is currently connected to otherwise.
The main setup screen is shown below. After performing a scan, the list of
available wireless networks will be populated with all networks found in range.
The best way to configure settings for these is to select one, then click on “Add to
Profile” and open up the Profile Drawer.
The profile drawer simply lists all networks it currently has settings stored for. To
edit settings, highlight the one you want and click on EDIT; to connect, click on
ACTIVATE.
It is rarely necessary to change the settings under “System Configuration”, as
these should be detected when performing a site survey. The “Authentication &
Security” tab is more relevant, as this is where security settings for secure
networks are entered.
Jun 19, 2019 Use a D-Link DWL-G USB WiFi Dongle – Mac OS X Hints. I have been told by Netgear that the WGE wireless bridge is no longer being made. Xwl-g122 haven’t read all of your post it’s late at nightbut I think the following should clarify: So, I connected to Apple’s Developer site, got a free membership and updated my Developer Tools to 2. Ok apparently the d-link DWL- G122 doesen't come with mac os x drivers. But i heard that using the drivers from Ralink Technology 2500 series will allow the d-link to operate in osx. I have downloaded all the mac drivers ralink has for that series and my mac still does not recognize that the USB dongle is even attached to the computer.
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Thanks for reviving the old DWL-G122 thread from a year ago and for the excellent summary! There are testimonials to the DWL-G122 at Amazon and numerous dongles for sale on ebay and a real need to sort out what works and what doesn't.- Oct 21, 2019 D-LINK DWL-G122 OS X 10.6 DRIVER DOWNLOAD - The transmitters in WiFi cards are powerful enough to destroy the sensitive receivers if connected.
- D-Link made one two years ago, but its new version (the DWL-G122) doesn't support OS X any more. So I came across a one-year-old hint here, which made me purchase it, because the hint (and replies) stated that 'rev B1' of this dongle used a chipset that was Mac-compatible. And that the maker ( Ralink ) had an OS X driver available on their site.
Some followup comments and questions:
1. One reason why you might be interested in a USB wireless antenna even if you've got a modern Mac with builtin wireless is that the reception on the Airport cards (at least in a titanium PowerBook like mine) is notoriously weak. There are lots of times when I get little or no reception and my pals with Dell laptops are doing great. I also want a cheap USB wireless device so I can play with gizmos like the famous Chinese cookware antenna.
2. Thanks for the warning that two antennas in use simultaneously can damage each other. But there's no problem as long as you turn off your built-in antenna before plugging in the USB one, right? Presumably you could avoid the problem by putting the USB antenna at the end of a cable, correct? How long would be far enough? And doesn't this problem also apply if people on two different laptops are working in close quarters?
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3. So the Ralink driver trick only works with the B1 version of the G122. What if you can locate an older A1 or A2 version? Will they still work on Mac OS X 10.4? There seem to be plenty of them on ebay, although a lot of the sellers don't say and probably don't know which version they've got. (The ones who do so are trying to cater to TiVo users, who also have dependencies on the G122 version.)
4. Finally, are there any *other* USB wireless antennas which can be scrounged up cheap for use on a Mac? Don't answer that -- I'll start another thread.
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Thanks again!