D Link WA130C1 Wireless N USB Adapter User Manual Manual Part 1

D Link Corporation Wireless N USB Adapter Manual Part 1

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2D-Link DWA-130 User ManualTable of ContentsProduct Overview ........................................................ 3Package Contents ................................................... 3System Requirements ............................................. 3Introduction ..............................................................4Features .................................................................. 5Hardware Overview ................................................. 6Installation ....................................................................7Getting Started ........................................................7Remove Existing Installations ............................7Disable Other Wireless Adapters ....................... 8Wireless Installation Considerations ...................... 10Adapter Installation ................................................11Conguration ............................................................. 17D-Link Wireless Connection Manager ................... 17Wireless Networks ...........................................18Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ..........................19Personal Identication Number (PIN)........................20My Wireless Networks .....................................22Add Prole ...................................................23Modify Prole ............................................... 24Support ............................................................25About ............................................................... 26Connect to a Wireless Network ................................ 27Using Windows® Vista™ .........................................27Using Windows® XP ............................................... 29Wireless Security.......................................................30What is WEP? .......................................................30What is WPA? .......................................................31Congure WEP ......................................................32Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager ........................................................... 32Using Windows® Vista...................................... 34Using the Windows® XP Utility ......................... 36Congure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase ....................... 38Using the D-Link Connection Manager ............ 38Using Windows® Vista...................................... 40Using the Windows® XP Utility ......................... 42Congure WPA/WPA2 (RADIUS) .......................... 44Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager ... 44Troubleshooting ........................................................ 45Wireless Basics ......................................................... 49Wireless Modes ........................................................... 53Networking Basics .................................................... 54Check your IP address .......................................... 54Windows® XP/2000 Users................................ 54Windows Vista™ Users ..................................... 54Statically Assign an IP address ............................. 55Windows® XP/2000 Users ..................................... 55Windows Vista™ Users ...........................................56Technical Specications........................................... 57Table of Contents
3D-Link DWA-130 User ManualSection 1 - Product Overview• D-Link DWA-130 Wireless N™ USB Adapter• Cradle• Manual and Warranty on CD• D-Link Wireless Connection Manager on CD• Quick Installation GuideSystem Requirements• A computer or laptop with an available USB 2.0 port• Windows® Vista™, 2000 (Service Pack 4) or XP (Service Pack 2)• CD-ROM Drive• 300MHz processor and at least 64MB of RAM• A draft 802.11n or 802.11g access point or wireless routerProduct OverviewPackage Contents
4D-Link DWA-130 User ManualSection 1 - Product OverviewIntroductionThe DWA-130 Wireless N™ 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-130 can enable Draft 802.11n wireless connectivity by simply utilizing your desktop or notebook PC’s USB port.Powered by Wireless N™ technology, the DWA-130 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception than 802.11g*. The DWA-130 is designed for use in bigger homes and for those that demand higher bandwidth networking. Maximize wireless performance by connecting this USB Adapter to a Wireless N™ router and stay connected from virtually anywhere in the home. This USB Adapter supports WPA and WPA2 encryption to prevent outside intrusion and protect your personal information from being exposed.D-Link’s Quick Setup Wizard guides you step-by-step through the installation process. The D-Link Wireless Manager is included with this product to keep track of all your most frequently accessed networks.Compact in size, robust in speed the DWA-130 Wireless N™ USB Adapter is great for travel and a convenient solution for providing high performance wireless connectivity to your desktop or notebook PC. Enjoy the many benets of wireless connectivity today!* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and Draft 802.11n specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network trafc, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range.
5D-Link DWA-130 User ManualSection 1 - Product OverviewFeatures• Compact size for placement anywhere.• Convenience of Plug & Play installation.• Fully 802.11g compatible.• Draft 802.11n compliant.• Powered by the USB port; no external power source required.• USB 2.0 standard*.• You can securely connect to a wireless network using WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) providing you a much higher level of security for your data and communication than has previously been available. You may also use 802.1x for wireless authentication.• Position the DWA-130 almost anywhere in your workspace to achieve the best reception possible.• Supports Infrastructure networks via an access point• User-friendly conguration and diagnostic utilities.* Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput.
6D-Link DWA-130 User ManualSection 1 - Product OverviewHardware OverviewUSB PortUsed to connect the DWA-130 to your computer.
7D-Link DWA-130 User ManualSection 2 - InstallationGetting StartedInstallationThis 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 software is uninstalled.Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following:• Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters• Disable any built-in wireless adapters • Verify the settings such as the SSID and security settings of the network(s) you want to connect toRemove Existing InstallationsIf you’ve installed a different manufacture’s adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the software is uninstalled before installing the new software. Some utilities may cause a conict with the new software. If you plan to use multiple adapters at different times, make sure the utilities are not set to load when your computer boots up. Windows® XP users may use the built-in wireless utility for all adapters.To remove any old software: Windows® XP/Vista™ users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs.
8D-Link DWA-130 User ManualSection 2 - InstallationDisable Other Wireless AdaptersMost 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 icon and select Properties. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters.Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable.
9D-Link DWA-130 User ManualSection 2 - InstallationClick Yes to disable the adapter.The adapter is now disabled. When disabled, a red X will 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.
10D-Link DWA-130 User ManualSection 2 - InstallationWireless Installation ConsiderationsThe 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 objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link adapter and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.2. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception.3. Building Materials make a difference. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range. Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (sh tanks), mirrors, le cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your wireless signal.4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise.5. If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your 2.4GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in use.
11D-Link DWA-130 User ManualSection 2 - InstallationWarning: Do NOT install the DWA-130 USB Adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD.Turn on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-130 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer, go to Start > Run. In the run box type “D:\DWA130.exe” (where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive).When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers.Adapter InstallationClick Install Drivers
12D-Link DWA-130 User ManualSection 2 - InstallationThe InstallShield Wizard window will appear.By default setup will install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-130, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. To install to a different location click Browse and specify the location.Select the Program Files folder location.Click NextClick NextClick Next
13D-Link DWA-130 User ManualSection 2 - InstallationThe Wireless Connection Wizard will now appear.If you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to page 15. The following instructions will connect you to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer.If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Click NextClick Next
14D-Link DWA-130 User ManualSection 2 - InstallationTo connect to your network using the WPS push button conguration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. Press the WPS button on your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to establish connectivity. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to your wireless network. Click Next to complete your setup.Click NextPush Button Conguration (PBC)
15D-Link DWA-130 User ManualSection 2 - InstallationTo manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to a wireless network and then click Next. Click NextClick the Scan button to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next.Click NextEnter the network name (SSID) manually. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to the site survey page. Click Scan to display the site survey page. Click Next
16D-Link DWA-130 User ManualSection 2 - InstallationClick Finish to continue. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now.Click FinishWhen this screen appears, you are successfully connected to your wireless network. Click Next to complete your setup.Click Next
17D-Link DWA-130 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationCongurationThis 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 Autoconguration.D-Link Wireless Connection ManagerThe D-Link DWA-130 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the management software. The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to the wireless adapter. Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on the desktop will start the Conguration.If you are using Windows® Vista™ please skip to page 27 or Windows® XP skip to page 29.Double-click the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your desktop.
18D-Link DWA-130 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationWireless NetworksThe SSID (Service Set Identier) is the name of the wireless network.Displays the MAC address of the wireless device.Displays the Link Quality of the wireless connection. If there is a “lock” icon, this means the wireless network is secure. You must know the encryption key/security settings to connect.Displays the channel of the wireless network.Connect to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Refer to the next page.Rescans for available wireless networks in your area.Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. If the network is secure, a pop-up window will appear. Enter the security information to connect (refer to the Wireless Security section for more information).Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down menu and click Activate to connect. Allow up to 30 seconds to connect.MAC:SSID:Channel:Signal:Security:Refresh Button:Connect Button:Activate Button:The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. To connect to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect.WPS Button:
19D-Link DWA-130 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationWi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) System is designed for easy setup of security-enabled Wi-Fi networks. It is recommended to have the access point or wireless router nearby during setup. For more information on WPS, visit the Wi-Fi Alliance website at www.wi-.org.“Push Button Conguration” (PBC) is a virtual button in the utility that connects you to other WPS-enabled devices. A connection can be established by clicking on the virtual button, then pushing the physical button on the access point or wireless router within 120 seconds. Refer to page 14.“Personal Identication Number” (PIN) is a unique number generated randomly by the wireless adapter’s utility. Entering this number in the utility of the WPS-enabled wireless router or access point connects you with the intended wireless network. Refer to the next page for more information.
20D-Link DWA-130 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationIf you want to connect using the PBC method, refer to page 14. To use the PIN method, select PIN (Personal Identication Number) and click Next.Click NextMake sure your access point or wireless router is close by. Write down the number on the screen. Enter this number in your access point or wireless router. Please refer to the manufacture’s manual for instructions.Once you click Next, you will have 2 minutes to enter this number in your access point or wireless router.Click NextPersonal Identication Number (PIN)
21D-Link DWA-130 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationThe adapter will try to establish connectivity to your access point or wireless router.When this screen appears, you have successfully established connectivity. Click Finish to complete your setup.Click Finish
22D-Link DWA-130 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationMy Wireless NetworksThe 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 Modify:Click New to create a new wireless network prole (refer to page 23).Click Modify to edit a current prole (refer to page 24).Click Delete to remove a prole.Click Activate to use a prole. Allow up to 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network.The Prole Details section will display information about the wireless network such as the network name (SSID), network type (Infrastructure), and if the network is secured.Delete:Activate:Prole Details:
23D-Link DWA-130 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationAdd ProleYou may add a new network by clicking the New button from the My Wireless Networks page.Prole Name:SSID:Enter a name for your prole (e.g. Home, Ofce, Coffee Shop).Enter the SSID of the wireless network.Select the network type. If you are connecting to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. If you are connecting to another wireless client such as an adapter, select Ad-hoc. Select the type of security used. Please refer to the Wireless Security section for more information.Click OK to save your settings.Network Type:Security Type:OK Button:
24D-Link DWA-130 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationModify ProleYou may edit an existing prole by selecting the prole and clicking the Modify button from the My Wireless Networks page.Prole Name:SSID:Enter a name for your prole (e.g. Home, Ofce, Coffee Shop).Displays the SSID of the network. Displays the network type.Select the type of security used. Please refer to the Wireless Security section for more information.Click OK to save your settings.Network Type:Security Type:OK Button:
25D-Link DWA-130 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationSupportIf you need help, click the Support button. A panel will appear to the right of the utility which will display information about the utility.
26D-Link DWA-130 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationThe About screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the DWA-130.About
27D-Link DWA-130 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationConnect to a Wireless NetworkUsing 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. Most utilities will have a “site survey” option similar to the Windows® Vista™ utility as seen below.Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner next to the time). Select Connect to a network.If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the center of the bubble to access the utility. orThe utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button.If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information.
28D-Link DWA-130 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationEnter 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 network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router.
29D-Link DWA-130 User ManualSection 3 - CongurationConnect to a Wireless NetworkUsing Windows® XPWindows® XP users may use the built-in wireless utility (Zero Conguration Utility). The following instructions are for Service Pack 2 users. 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. Most utilities will have a “site survey” option similar to the Windows® XP utility as seen below.Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner next to the time). Select View Available Wireless Networks.If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the center of the bubble to access the utility. orThe utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button.If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information.
30D-Link DWA-130 User ManualSection 4 - Wireless SecurityWireless SecurityThis section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DWA-130 offers the following types of security:• WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key)• WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) • WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key)• 802.1x (RADIUS) • WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)What is WEP?WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy. It is based on the IEEE 802.11 standard and uses the RC4 encryption algorithm. WEP provides security by encrypting data over your wireless network so that it is protected as it is transmitted from one wireless device to another.To gain access to a WEP network, you must know the key. The key is a string of characters that you create. When using WEP, you must determine the level of encryption. The type of encryption determines the key length. 128-bit encryption requires a longer key than 64-bit encryption. Keys are dened by entering in a string in HEX (hexadecimal - using characters 0-9, A-F) or ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange – alphanumeric characters) format. ASCII format is provided so you can enter a string that is easier to remember. The ASCII string is converted to HEX for use over the network. Four keys can be dened so that you can change keys easily.

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