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

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Product Overview......................................................... 3
Package Contents.................................................... 3
System Requirements.............................................. 3
Introduction............................................................... 4
Features................................................................... 5
Hardware Overview.................................................. 6
Installation..................................................................... 7
Getting Started......................................................... 7
Remove Existing Installations............................. 7
Disable Other Wireless Adapters........................ 8
Wireless Installation Considerations....................... 10
Adapter Installation................................................. 11
Configuration.............................................................. 17
D-Link Wireless Connection Manager.................... 17
Wireless Networks............................................ 18
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)........................... 19
Personal Identification Number
(PIN)........................20
My Wireless Networks...................................... 22
Add Profile.................................................... 23
Modify Profile................................................ 24
Support............................................................. 25
About................................................................ 26
Connect to a Wireless Network................................. 27
Using Windows® Vista™.......................................... 27
Using Windows® XP................................................ 29
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Wireless Security....................................................... 30
What is WEP?........................................................ 30
What is WPA?........................................................ 31
Configure WEP....................................................... 32
Using the D-Link Wireless Connection
Manager............................................................ 32
Using Windows® Vista...................................... 34
Using the Windows® XP Utility.......................... 36
Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase........................ 38
Using the D-Link Connection Manager............. 38
Using Windows® Vista...................................... 40
Using the Windows® XP Utility.......................... 42
Configure WPA/WPA2 (RADIUS)........................... 44
Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager.... 44
Troubleshooting......................................................... 45
Wireless Basics.......................................................... 49
Wireless Modes............................................................ 53
Networking Basics..................................................... 54
Check your IP address........................................... 54
Windows® XP/2000 Users................................ 54
Windows Vista™ Users...................................... 54
Statically Assign an IP address.............................. 55
Windows® XP/2000 Users...................................... 55
Windows Vista™ Users............................................ 56
Technical Specifications........................................... 57
Section 1 - Product Overview
Product
Package Overview
Contents
• D-Link DWA-130 Wireless N™ USB Adapter
• Cradle
• Manual and Warranty on CD
• D-Link Wireless Connection Manager on CD
• Quick Installation Guide
System 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 router
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Introduction
The 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 benefits of
wireless connectivity today!
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and Draft 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network
conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual
data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range.
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Features
• 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 configuration and diagnostic utilities.
* Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput.
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Hardware Overview
USB Port
Used to connect the DWA-130
to your computer.
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Section 2 - Installation
Installation
This 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.
Getting Started
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 to
Remove Existing Installations
If 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 conflict 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.
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Disable Other Wireless Adapters
Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. To prevent any conflicts 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.
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Click 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.
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Wireless Installation Considerations
The 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
(fish tanks), mirrors, file 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.
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Adapter Installation
Warning: 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.
Click Install Drivers
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The InstallShield Wizard window will appear.
Click Next
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.
Click Next
Select the Program Files folder location.
Click Next
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Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your
computer.
If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel.
Click Next
The 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).
Click Next
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Push Button Configuration (PBC)
To connect to your network using the WPS push button
configuration 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 Next
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To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually
connect to a wireless network and then click Next.
Click Next
Enter 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
Click the Scan button to display a list of wireless networks (site
survey). Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next.
Click Next
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When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to
your wireless network. Click Next to complete your setup.
Click Next
Click Finish to continue. If you are prompted to reboot your
computer, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now.
Click Finish
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Section 3 - Configuration
Configuration
This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link wireless adapter using the D-Link Utility as well as the
Windows® XP Zero Configuration Utility and Vista WLAN Autoconfiguration.
D-Link Wireless Connection Manager
The 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 Configuration.
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.
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Wireless Networks
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.
SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the name of
the wireless network.
MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless
device.
Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless
connection.
Security: If there is a “lock” icon, this means the wireless
network is secure. You must know the encryption
key/security settings to connect.
Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless network.
WPS Connect to a wireless network using Wi-Fi
Button: Protected Setup. Refer to the next page.
Refresh Button: Rescans for available wireless networks in your
area.
Connect Button: 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).
Activate Button: Select a wireless network profile from the
drop-down menu and click Activate to connect.
Allow up to 30 seconds to connect.
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Wi-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-fi.org.
“Push Button Configuration” (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 Identification 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.
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Personal Identification Number (PIN)
If you want to connect using the PBC method, refer to page 14. To
use the PIN method, select PIN (Personal Identification Number)
and click Next.
Click Next
Make 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 Next
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The 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
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My Wireless Networks
The My Wireless Networks page will allow you to create, edit, and delete wireless network profiles. Every time you
connect to a network using the Wireless Networks page, a profile will automatically be created.
New Click New to create a new wireless network
profile (refer to page 23).
Modify: Click Modify to edit a current profile (refer to
page 24).
Delete: Click Delete to remove a profile.
Activate: Click Activate to use a profile. Allow up to 30
seconds to connect to the wireless network.
Profile Details: The Profile Details section will display information
about the wireless network such as the network
name (SSID), network type (Infrastructure), and
if the network is secured.
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Add Profile
You may add a new network by clicking the New button from the My Wireless Networks page.
Profile Name: Enter a name for your profile (e.g. Home, Office,
Coffee Shop).
SSID: Enter the SSID of the wireless network.
Network Type: 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 Adhoc.
Security Type: Select the type of security used. Please refer
to the Wireless Security section for more
information.
OK Button: Click OK to save your settings.
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Modify Profile
You may edit an existing profile by selecting the profile and clicking the Modify button from the My Wireless Networks
page.
Profile Name: Enter a name for your profile (e.g. Home, Office,
Coffee Shop).
SSID: Displays the SSID of the network.
Network Type: Displays the network type.
Security Type: Select the type of security used. Please refer
to the Wireless Security section for more
information.
OK Button: Click OK to save your settings.
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Support
If you need help, click the Support button. A panel will appear to the right of the utility which will display information
about the utility.
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About
The About screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the DWA-130.
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Connect to a Wireless Network
Using 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.
If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click
on the center of the bubble to access the utility.
or
Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray
(lower-right corner next to the time). Select Connect to a
network.
The 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.
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Enter 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.
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Connect to a Wireless Network
Using Windows® XP
Windows® XP users may use the built-in wireless utility (Zero Configuration 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.
If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click
on the center of the bubble to access the utility.
or
Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray
(lower-right corner next to the time). Select View Available
Wireless Networks.
The 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.
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Section 4 - Wireless Security
Wireless Security
This 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) 		
• WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)			
• 802.1x (RADIUS)
• WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key)
• WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key)
• 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 defined 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 defined so that you can change keys easily.
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