D Link WA525A1 WIRELESS N 150 USB ADAPTER User Manual WA525A1 UserMan

D Link Corporation WIRELESS N 150 USB ADAPTER WA525A1 UserMan

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2D-Link WA525A1 User Manual
Table of Contents
Product Overview ........................................................3
Package Contents ..................................................... 3
System Requirements...............................................3
Introduction ...............................................................4
Features .................................................................... 5
Hardware Overview................................................... 6
LEDs ......................................................................6
Installation....................................................................7
Getting Started..........................................................7
Remove Existing Installations ................................7
Disable Other Wireless Adapters ...........................8
Wireless Installation Considerations .......................10
Adapter Installation .................................................11
Push Button Configuration (PBC) ........................14
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
Support.................................................................25
About....................................................................26
Connect to a Wireless Network ................................27
Using Windows® 7 ................................................... 27
Using Windows Vista®............................................. 28
Windows® XP Configuration Utility ..........................30
Wireless Security.......................................................33
What is WEP? .........................................................33
What is WPA?..........................................................34
Configure WEP........................................................35
Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager..35
Configure WEP Passphrase.................................... 37
Using the Windows Vista®....................................37
Using the Windows® XP Utility..............................39
Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase .........................41
Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager..41
Using Windows® 7 ................................................ 43
Using the Windows Vista®....................................46
Using the Windows® XP Utility..............................48
Configure WPA/WPA2 (RADIUS) ............................ 50
Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager..50
Troubleshooting.........................................................51
Wireless Basics ......................................................... 56
Wireless Modes....................................................... 60
Networking Basics ....................................................61
Check your IP address............................................ 61
Windows® XP/2000 Users.................................... 61
Windows® 7/Windows Vista® Users......................61
Statically Assign an IP address...............................62
Windows® XP/2000 Users.................................... 62
Windows® 7/Windows Vista® Users......................63
Technical Specifications...........................................64
Table of Contents
3D-Link WA525A1 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
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Product Overview
Package Contents
4D-Link WA525A1 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction
The D-Link Wireless N 150 Desktop Adapter (WA525A1) is a 802.11n client device that delivers unrivaled wireless
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wireless connection so you can enjoy digital phone calls, gaming, downloading, and video streaming.
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anywhere in the home. This adapter supports WEP, WPA, and WPA2 encryption to prevent outside intrusion and protect
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computers. Like all D-Link wireless adapters, the WA525A1 can be used in ad-hoc mode to connect directly with other
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WPA2-PSK. The WA525A1 also includes a configuration utility to discover available wireless networks and create and
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sMaximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 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 factors will adversely affect wireless signal
range.
5D-Link WA525A1 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
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provided by this Wireless Adapter.
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standards, the WA525A1 can connect with existing 802.11b or 802.11g compliant routers, access points
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to link to even more wireless networks.
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Features
6D-Link WA525A1 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
Hardware Overview
LEDs
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connection to a wireless network.
7D-Link WA525A1 User Manual
Section 2 - Installation
Getting Started
Installation
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PLEASEMAKESUREANYSOFTWAREISUNINSTALLED
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Remove Existing Installations
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Windows® 7/Vista/Windows®80USERSMAYUSETHEBUILTINWIRELESSUTILITYFORALLADAPTERS
4OREMOVEANYOLDSOFTWARE
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8D-Link WA525A1 User Manual
Section 2 - Installation
Disable Other Wireless Adapters
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as any unused Ethernet adapters).
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Properties.
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the list and click the +SIGNTOTHELEFTOF.ETWORK!DAPTERS.
Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select
$ISABLE.
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Click Yes to disable the adapter.
The adapter is now disabled. When disabled, a red X will be
displayed.
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to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable.
10D-Link WA525A1 User Manual
Section 2 - Installation
Wireless Installation Considerations
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THE OPERATING RANGE OF YOUR WIRELESS NETWORK +EEP 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
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(14 meters) thick! Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead
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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.
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generate RF noise.
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home security systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make
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11D-Link WA525A1 User Manual
Section 2 - Installation
Warning: Do NOT install the WA525A1 Wireless N 150 Desktop Adapter into your computer before installing the driver software
from the D-Link CD.
Turn on the computer and Insert the D-Link WA525A1 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive.
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When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers.
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12D-Link WA525A1 User Manual
Section 2 - Installation
The InstallShield Wizard window will appear.
Click .EXT to continue.
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YOURHARDDRIVE4OINSTALLTOADIFFERENTLOCATIONCLICKBrowse
ANDSPECIFYTHELOCATION#LICK.EXT.
Click .EXT
Click .EXT
3ELECTTHE0ROGRAM&ILESFOLDERLOCATION
Click .EXT
13D-Link WA525A1 User Manual
Section 2 - Installation
Click .EXT
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)FYOUWANTTOMANUALLYCONNECTTOAWIRELESSNETWORKREFERTOPAGE
4HEFOLLOWINGINSTRUCTIONSWILLCONNECTYOUTOAWIRELESSNETWORKUSING
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).
Click .EXT
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)FTHEFound New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel.
14D-Link WA525A1 User Manual
Section 2 - Installation
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.
Push Button Configuration (PBC)
7HENTHISSCREENAPPEARSYOUHAVESUCCESSFULLYCONNECTEDTOYOUR
wireless network. Click .EXT to complete your setup.
Click .EXT
15D-Link WA525A1 User Manual
Section 2 - Installation
To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually
connect to a wireless network and then click .EXT.
#LICKTHE3CANBUTTONTODISPLAYALISTOFWIRELESSNETWORKSSITE
survey). Click on the network name (SSID) and click .EXT.
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incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to the site survey
page. Click Scan to display the site survey page.
Click .EXT
Click .EXT
Click .EXT
16D-Link WA525A1 User Manual
Section 2 - Installation
7HENTHISSCREENAPPEARSYOUARESUCCESSFULLYCONNECTEDTO
your wireless network. Click .EXT to complete your setup.
Click &INISH TO CONTINUE )F YOU ARE PROMPTED TO REBOOT YOUR
computer, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now.
Click .EXT
Click &INISH
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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 & Windows Vista WLAN Autoconfig.
D-Link Wireless Connection Manager
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THEUSERANEASYINTERFACETOCHANGEANYSETTINGSRELATEDTOTHEWIRELESSADAPTER$OUBLECLICKINGONTHE7IRELESS
Connection Manager icon on your desktop will start the Configuration.
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Double-click the Wireless Connection
Manager icon on your desktop.
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Wireless Networks
The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the name
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device.
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connection.
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network is secure. You must know the encryption
key/security settings to connect.
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Connect to a wireless network using Wi-Fi
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area.
Highlight a wireless network and click the
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pop-up window will appear. Enter the security
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SecuritySECTIONFORMOREINFORMATION
3ELECT A WIRELESS NETWORK PROFILE FROM THE
drop-down menu and click !CTIVATE 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:
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Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
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the access point or wireless router nearby during setup.
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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
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“Personal Identification Number” (PIN) is a unique number
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access point connects you with the intended wireless network.
2EFERTOTHENEXTPAGEFORMOREINFORMATION
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Section 3 - Configuration
)FYOUWANTTOCONNECTUSINGTHE0"#METHODREFERTOPAGE4O 
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
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FORINSTRUCTIONS
Once you click Next, you will have 2 minutes to enter this number
in your access point or wireless router.
Click Next
Personal Identification Number (PIN)
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The adapter will try to establish connectivity to your access point or wireless router.
7HENTHISSCREENAPPEARSYOUHAVESUCCESSFULLYESTABLISHEDCONNECTIVITY#LICK&INISH
to complete your setup.
Click &INISH
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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 Button:
Modify:
Click New to create a new wireless network
PROlLEREFERTOPAGE
Click -ODIFYTOEDITACURRENTPROlLEREFERTO
page 23).
Click $ELETE to remove a profile.
Click !CTIVATE to use a profile. Allow up to 30
seconds to connect to the wireless network.
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about the wireless network such as the network
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Delete:
Activate:
Profile Details:
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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:
SSID:
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to a wireless router or access point, select
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wireless client such as an adapter, select
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to the Wireless Security SECTION FOR MORE
INFORMATION
Click OK to save your settings.
Network Type:
Set Security:
OK Button:
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Modify Profile
You may edit an existing profile by clicking the -ODIFYBUTTONFROMTHEMy Wireless Networks page.
Profile Name:
SSID:
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Displays the network type.
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to the Wireless Security SECTION FOR MORE
INFORMATION
Click OK to save your settings.
Network Type:
Set Security:
OK Button:
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Section 3 - Configuration
Support
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about the utility.
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Section 3 - Configuration
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Section 3 - Configuration
Connect to a Wireless Network
Using Windows® 7
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PLEASEREFERTOTHEUSERMANUALOFYOURWIRELESSADAPTERFORHELPWITHCONNECTINGTOAWIRELESSNETWORK-OSTUTILITIES
will have a “site survey” option similar to the Windows® 7 utility as seen below.
,EFTCLICK THE WIRELESS ICON IN YOUR SYSTEM TRAY LOWERRIGHT
corner next to the time).
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or
The utility will display any available wireless networks in your
area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click
the Connect button.
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CHECK YOUR4#0)0 SETTINGS FOR YOUR WIRELESS ADAPTER 2EFER
to the Networking Basics SECTION IN THIS MANUAL FOR MORE
INFORMATION
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Section 3 - Configuration
Connect to a Wireless Network
Using Windows® Vista™
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PLEASEREFERTOTHEUSERMANUALOFYOURWIRELESSADAPTERFORHELPWITHCONNECTINGTOAWIRELESSNETWORK-OST
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.
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ONTHECENTEROFTHEBUBBLETOACCESSTHEUTILITY
or
The utility will display any available wireless networks in your
area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click
the Connect button.
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"ASICS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)F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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Section 3 - Configuration
Windows® XP Configuration Utility
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Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray
(lower-right corner next to the time). Select 6IEW!VAILABLE
Wireless Networks.
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The utility will display any available wireless networks in your
area. Click on a network and click the Connect button.
2EFER TO THE Wireless Security SECTION FOR INFORMATION ON
connecting to a secure network.
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80WIRELESSUTILITYREFERTOTHENEXTPAGE
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Disabling The Windows® XP Utility
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Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray
(lower-right corner next to the time). Select 6IEW!VAILABLE
Wireless Networks.
In the Choose a Wireless Network window click Change
!DVANCED3ETTINGSONTHELEFTSIDEBELOWRelated Tasks.
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In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window,
uncheck 5SE7INDOWS®TOCONlGUREMYWIRELESSNETWORK
settings and then click OK.
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Section 4 - Wireless Security
Wireless Security
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What is WEP?
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algorithm. WEP provides security by encrypting data over your wireless network so that it is protected as it is transmitted
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encryption requires a longer key than 64-bit encryption. Keys are defined by entering in a string in HEX (hexadecimal
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Section 4 - Wireless Security
What is WPA?
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WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection. The key is an alpha-numeric
password between 8 and 63 characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. This key must
be the exact same key entered on your wireless router or access point.
WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is built on a
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Section 4 - Wireless Security
Configure WEP
Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager
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you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WEP key being used.
1. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking
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wireless networks, select the network you want to connect to
and click Connect)FTHENETWORKISUSING7%0THESCREEN
(as shown to the right) will appear.
2. Enter the WEP key exactly as it is on your wireless router or
access point.
3. Click the 3HOWTEXTINTHEPASSWORDlELD box to see the WEP key. Unchecking it will hide the key.
4. Click OK to connect to the network. Allow up to 30 seconds to connect.
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Section 4 - Wireless Security
)TISRECOMMENDEDTOENABLE7%0ONYOURWIRELESSROUTERORACCESSPOINTBEFORECONlGURINGYOURWIRELESSADAPTER
make sure you enter the WEP key exactly the same on all wireless devices. It is strongly recommended to set the
authentication to Shared Key.
1. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your desktop. Click on New to
create a new profile or highlight an existing profile and click -ODIFY.
2. Select WEP under Set Security Option.
3. Select Shared and then select the Key Length FROM THE
drop-down menu.
4. Enter the WEP key exactly as it is on your wireless router or
access point.
5. Click OK to connect to the network. Allow up to 30 seconds
to connect.
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Configure WEP Passphrase
Using the Windows® Vista
)TISRECOMMENDEDTOENABLEWIRELESSSECURITY70!70!ONYOURWIRELESSROUTERORACCESSPOINTBEFORECONlGURING
YOURWIRELESSADAPTER)FYOUAREJOININGANEXISTINGNETWORKYOUWILLNEEDTOKNOWTHESECURITYKEYORPASSPHRASE
being used.
2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to
connect to and click Connect.
1. Open the Windows® Vista™ Wireless Utility by right-clicking
on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower
RIGHTCORNEROFSCREEN3ELECT#ONNECTTOANETWORK
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3. Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router
and click Connect.
)TMAYTAKESECONDSTOCONNECTTOTHEWIRELESSNETWORK)F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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Configure WEP
Using the Windows® XP Utility
)TISRECOMMENDEDTOENABLE7%0ONYOURWIRELESSROUTERORACCESSPOINTBEFORECONlGURINGYOURWIRELESSADAPTER)F
you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WEP key being used.
2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to
connect to and click Connect.
1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking
on the wireless computer icon in your system tray
LOWERRIGHT CORNER OF SCREEN 3ELECT 6IEW !VAILABLE
Wireless Networks.
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3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the WEP
key and click Connect.
)TMAYTAKESECONDSTOCONNECTTOTHEWIRELESSNETWORK)FTHE
CONNECTION FAILS PLEASE VERIFY THAT THE7%0 SETTINGS ARE CORRECT
The WEP key must be exactly the same as on the wireless router or
access point.
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Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase
Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager
)TISRECOMMENDEDTOENABLE70!03+ONYOURWIRELESSROUTERORACCESSPOINTBEFORECONlGURINGYOURWIRELESSADAPTER
)FYOUAREJOININGANEXISTINGNETWORKYOUWILLNEEDTOKNOWTHE70!03+PASSPHRASEBEINGUSED
1. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on
the D-Link icon on your desktop.
2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect
to and click Connect)FTHENETWORKISUSING70!03+THE
screen (as shown to the right) will appear.
3. Enter the WPA-PSK passphrase exactly as it is on your wireless
router or access point. Click the 3HOWTEXTINTHEPASSWORD
field box to see the passphrase. Unchecking it will hide it.
4. Click OK to connect to the network. Allow up to 30 seconds to connect.
)FYOUWOULDLIKETOCREATEANEWNETWORKANDENTERTHE7%0SETTINGSREFERTOTHENEXTPAGE
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)TISRECOMMENDEDTOENABLE70!03+ONYOURWIRELESSROUTERORACCESSPOINTBEFORECONlGURINGYOURWIRELESSADAPTER
Make sure you enter the passphrase exactly the same on all wireless devices.
1. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your desktop. Click on New to
create a new profile or highlight an existing profile and click -ODIFY.
2. Select 70!70!0ASSPHRASE under Set Security Option.
3. Select TKIP or !%3.
4. Enter the passphrase exactly as it is on your wireless router
or access point.
5. Click OK to connect to the network. Allow up to 30 seconds
to connect.
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Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase
Using Windows® 7
)TISRECOMMENDEDTOENABLEWIRELESSSECURITY70!70!ONYOURWIRELESSROUTERORACCESSPOINTBEFORECONlGURING
YOURWIRELESSADAPTER)FYOUAREJOININGANEXISTINGNETWORKYOUWILLNEEDTOKNOWTHESECURITYKEYORPASSPHRASE
being used.
2. The utility will display any available wireless networks
in your area.
1. Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right
corner).
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3. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to
connect to and click the Connect button.
)F YOU GET A GOOD SIGNAL BUT CANNOT ACCESS THE )NTERNET
CHECKYOUR4#0)0SETTINGSFORYOURWIRELESSADAPTER2EFER
to the Networking BasicsSECTIONINTHISMANUALFORMORE
INFORMATION
 4HEFOLLOWINGWINDOWAPPEARSWHILEYOURCOMPUTERTRIESTO
connect to the router.
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5. Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your
router and click Connect. You can also connect by pushing
the WPS button on the router.
)TMAYTAKESECONDSTOCONNECTTOTHEWIRELESSNETWORK)F
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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Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase
Using the Windows® Vista
)TISRECOMMENDEDTOENABLEWIRELESSSECURITY70!70!ONYOURWIRELESSROUTERORACCESSPOINTBEFORECONlGURING
YOURWIRELESSADAPTER)FYOUAREJOININGANEXISTINGNETWORKYOUWILLNEEDTOKNOWTHESECURITYKEYORPASSPHRASE
being used.
2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to
connect to and click Connect.
1. Open the Windows® Vista™ Wireless Utility by right-clicking
on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower
RIGHTCORNEROFSCREEN3ELECT#ONNECTTOANETWORK
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3. Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router
and click Connect.
)TMAYTAKESECONDSTOCONNECTTOTHEWIRELESSNETWORK)F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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Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase
Using the Windows® XP Utility
)TISRECOMMENDEDTOENABLE70!ONYOURWIRELESSROUTERORACCESSPOINTBEFORECONlGURINGYOURWIRELESSADAPTER)F
you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WPA key being used.
2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to
connect to and click Connect.
1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking
on the wireless computer icon in your system tray
LOWERRIGHT CORNER OF SCREEN 3ELECT 6IEW !VAILABLE
Wireless Networks.
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3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the
WPA-PSK passphrase and click Connect.
)TMAYTAKESECONDSTOCONNECTTOTHEWIRELESSNETWORK)FTHE
CONNECTIONFAILSPLEASEVERIFYTHATTHE70!03+SETTINGSARECORRECT
The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the
wireless router or access point.
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Configure WPA/WPA2 (RADIUS)
Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager
70!AND70!AREFORADVANCEDUSERSWHOAREFAMILIARWITHUSINGA2!$)53SERVERANDSETTINGUPCERTIlCATES
1. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on
your desktop. Click on New to create a new profile or highlight an existing profile
and click -ODIFY.
2. Select 70!70! under Set Security Option and then select TKIP or !%3.
3. Click on !DVANCED#ONlG to continue.
4. Next to EAP Type, select %!04,3, %!044,3, or 0%!0. Extensible
Authentication Protocols allow devices on the network to request
AUTHENTICATIONFROMTHE2!$)53SERVERINTHENETWORK!LLTHEDEVICESON
THENETWORKMUSTUSETHESAME%!0TYPEWHENUSINGA2!$)53SERVERFOR
authentication. Some RADIUS servers require that the Validate Server field
BESELECTED#HECKTHISlELDIFYOUR2!$)53SERVERREQUIRESVALIDATION
5. Select an 5SER#ERTIlCATEFROMTHEDROPDOWNMENU
6.%NTERTHELOGININFORMATIONREQUIREDTOAUTHENTICATE
7. Click !DDTOENTERTHE)0ADDRESSESOFYOUR2!$)53SERVERS
 Click OK to save your settings.
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(OWDO)KNOWIFMYADAPTERISINSTALLEDPROPERLY
Select the Hardware Tab.
Troubleshooting
4HISCHAPTERPROVIDESSOLUTIONSTOPROBLEMSTHATCANOCCURDURINGTHEINSTALLATIONANDOPERATIONOFTHE7!!2EAD
THEFOLLOWINGDESCRIPTIONSIFYOUAREHAVINGPROBLEMS4HEEXAMPLESBELOWAREILLUSTRATEDIN7INDOWS®80)FYOUHAVE
ADIFFERENTOPERATINGSYSTEMTHESCREENSHOTSONYOURCOMPUTERWILLLOOKSIMILARTOTHEFOLLOWINGEXAMPLES
Go to Start >-Y#OMPUTER> Properties.
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Click the + sign next to .ETWORK!DAPTERS
Right-click on $,INK7!!7IRELESS.
$ESKTOP!DAPTER
Select Properties to check that the drivers are
installed properly.
Look under $EVICE3TATUS to check that the device
is working properly. Click OK to continue.
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s-AKESURETHATTHE33)$ONTHE7!!DESKTOPADAPTERISEXACTLYTHESAMEASTHE33)$ONTHE!CCESS
Point or wireless router.
s-OVETHE7!!AND!CCESS0OINTOR7IRELESSROUTERINTOTHESAMEROOMANDTHENTESTTHEWIRELESS
connection.
s$ISABLEALLSECURITYSETTINGS7%0-!#!DDRESS#ONTROL!%3
s-AKESURETHATTHE2ADIOISNOTLOCKEDDOWNTOADIFFERENTFREQUENCY
s4URNOFFYOUR!CCESS0OINTANDTHECOMPUTERWITHTHE7!!4URNONTHE!CCESS0OINTANDTHENTURN
on the computer with the WA525A1.
s2EFRESHTHE7!!5TILITY
2. I cannot connect to the access point or the wireless router.
s#HECKTOSEEIFTHE7!!DESKTOPADAPTERISlRMLYINSERTEDINTOTHE0#)SLOTOFYOURLAPTOPCOMPUTER
4HE7!!,%$LIGHTSARENOTON
s2ESETTHE!CCESS0OINTTOITSFACTORYDEFAULTSETTINGSANDRESTORETHE7!!7IRELESS.$ESKTOP
!DAPTERTOTHEFACTORYDEFAULTSETTINGS4HEDEFAULTSETTINGSARELISTEDINTHE#ONlGURATIONSECTIONINTHIS
manual.
)FORGOTMYENCRYPTIONKEY
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s-AKESURETHATTHE7!!7IRELESS!DAPTERISPROPERLYSEATEDINTHECOMPUTERS0#)SLOT
s)F7INDOWSDOESNOTDETECTTHEHARDWAREUPONINSERTIONOFTHEADAPTERMAKESURETOCOMPLETELYREMOVE
DRIVERSTHATWEREPREVIOUSLYLOADED4OREMOVETHEDRIVERSDOTHEFOLLOWING
A. Under Tools > select &OLDER/PTIONSx > select ViewUNDER(IDDENlLESANDFOLDERSSELECT3HOW
HIDDENlLESANDFOLDERS
B. Uncheck (IDEEXTENSIONFORKNOWNlLETYPES > click on !PPLY
#3EARCHFORPREVIOUSLYLOADEDDRIVERlLES2EMOVETHESElLESFROMTHE).&AND3934%-$2)6%23
FOLDERSINTHE7INDOWSDIRECTORYNote: Windows® XP and 2000 will rename .inf files that have not
received WHQL certification into oem.inf files (e.g., oem1.inf).
4HECOMPUTERDOESNOTRECOGNIZETHE7!!7IRELESS!DAPTER
s#HECKTHATTHE,%$INDICATORSFORTHEBROADBANDMODEMAREINDICATINGNORMALACTIVITY)FNOTTHERE
may be a problem with the broadband connection.
s#HECKTHATTHE,%$INDICATORSONTHEWIRELESSROUTERAREFUNCTIONINGPROPERLY)FNOTCHECKTHATTHE
AC power and Ethernet cables are firmly connected.
s#HECKTHATTHE)0!DDRESSSUBNETMASKGATEWAYAND$.3SETTINGSARECORRECTLYENTEREDFORTHE
network.
4HECOMPUTERWITHTHE7!!INSTALLEDISUNABLETOCONNECTTOTHEWIRELESSNETWORKANDORTHE)NTERNET
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s)N)NFRASTRUCTUREMODEMAKESURETHESAME3ERVICE3ET)DENTIlER33)$ISSPECIlEDONTHE
SETTINGSFORTHEWIRELESSCLIENTSANDACCESSPOINTS4HE33)$FACTORYDEFAULTSETTINGFOR$,INK
PRODUCTSISDEFAULT
s)N!D(OC mode, both wireless clients will need to have the same 33)$. Please note that it might
be necessary to set up one client to establish a BSS (Basic Service Set)ANDWAITBRIEmYBEFORE
SETTINGUPOTHERCLIENTS4HISPREVENTSSEVERALCLIENTSFROMTRYINGTOESTABLISHABSS at the same
time, which can result in multiple singular BSSs being established, rather than a single BSS with
multiple clients associated to it.
s#HECKTHATTHENetwork ConnectionFORTHEWIRELESSCLIENTISCONlGUREDPROPERLY3ELECT!0
)NFRASTRUCTURE when connecting to an access point and select !D(OCMODE when connecting
without an access point. Double-click on the 7,!.ICON in the taskbar > click on Configuration to
CHANGETHESETTINGSFORTHEWIRELESSADAPTER
s
)FSecurity is enabled, make sure that the correct encryption keys are entered on both the WA525A1
and the access point. Double-click on the 7,!. icon in the taskbar > click Encryption. Check
to see that the key selected is set to the same key as other devices on the network.
sMove the WA525A1 and Access Point or Wireless router into the same room and then test the
wireless connection.
s#HANGETHECHANNELOFTHE!CCESS0OINT
s-OVEDEVICESWITHINTHELINEOFSIGHT
(OWCAN)TROUBLESHOOTDISTANCEISSUESUSINGTHE7!!
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Appendix A - Wireless Basics
D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless
connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard,
THE$,INKWIRELESSFAMILYOFPRODUCTSWILLALLOWYOUTOSECURELYACCESSTHEDATAYOUWANTWHENANDWHEREYOUWANT
IT9OUWILLBEABLETOENJOYTHEFREEDOMTHATWIRELESSNETWORKINGDELIVERS
A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals
INSTEADOFWIRES7IRELESS,!.SAREUSEDINCREASINGLYINBOTHHOMEANDOFlCEENVIRONMENTSANDPUBLICAREASSUCH
ASAIRPORTSCOFFEESHOPSANDUNIVERSITIES)NNOVATIVEWAYSTOUTILIZE7,!.TECHNOLOGYAREHELPINGPEOPLETOWORKAND
COMMUNICATEMOREEFlCIENTLY)NCREASEDMOBILITYANDTHEABSENCEOFCABLINGANDOTHERlXEDINFRASTRUCTUREHAVEPROVEN
TOBEBENElCIALFORMANYUSERS
Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network. Wireless adapter cards used on laptop
and desktop systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards.
5NDERMANYCIRCUMSTANCESITMAYBEDESIRABLEFORMOBILENETWORKDEVICESTOLINKTOACONVENTIONAL%THERNET,!.IN
order to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A Wireless Router is a device
used to provide this link.
Wireless Basics
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7HATIS7IRELESS
7IRELESSOR7I&ITECHNOLOGYISANOTHERWAYOFCONNECTINGYOURCOMPUTERTOTHENETWORKWITHOUTUSINGWIRES7I&I
USESRADIOFREQUENCYTOCONNECTWIRELESSLYSOYOUHAVETHEFREEDOMTOCONNECTCOMPUTERSANYWHEREINYOURHOME
OROFlCENETWORK
7HY$,INK7IRELESS?
$,INK IS THE WORLDWIDE LEADER AND AWARD WINNING DESIGNER DEVELOPER AND MANUFACTURER OF NETWORKING PRODUCTS
$,INKDELIVERSTHEPERFORMANCEYOUNEEDATAPRICEYOUCANAFFORD$,INKHASALLTHEPRODUCTSYOUNEEDTOBUILDYOUR
network.
(OWDOESWIRELESSWORK
7IRELESSWORKSSIMILARTOHOWCORDLESSPHONEWORKTHROUGHRADIOSIGNALSTOTRANSMITDATAFROMONEPOINT!TOPOINT
B. But wireless technology has restrictions as to how you can access the network. You must be within the wireless
NETWORKRANGEAREATOBEABLETOCONNECTYOURCOMPUTER4HEREARETWODIFFERENTTYPESOFWIRELESSNETWORKS7IRELESS
Local Area Network (WLAN), and Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN).
7IRELESS,OCAL!REA.ETWORK7,!.
In a wireless local area network, a device called an Access Point (AP) connects computers to the network. The access
POINTHASASMALLANTENNAATTACHEDTOITWHICHALLOWSITTOTRANSMITDATABACKANDFORTHOVERRADIOSIGNALS7ITHAN
INDOORACCESSPOINTASSEENINTHEPICTURETHESIGNALCANTRAVELUPTOFEET7ITHANOUTDOORACCESSPOINTTHESIGNAL
CANREACHOUTUPTOMILESTOSERVEPLACESLIKEMANUFACTURINGPLANTSINDUSTRIALLOCATIONSCOLLEGEANDHIGHSCHOOL
CAMPUSESAIRPORTSGOLFCOURSESANDMANYOTHEROUTDOORVENUES
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7IRELESS0ERSONAL!REA.ETWORK70!.
"LUETOOTHISTHEINDUSTRYSTANDARDWIRELESSTECHNOLOGYUSEDFOR70!."LUETOOTHDEVICESIN70!.OPERATEINARANGE
UPTOFEETAWAY
#OMPAREDTO7,!.THESPEEDANDWIRELESSOPERATIONRANGEAREBOTHLESSTHAN7,!.BUTINRETURNITDOESNTUSE
NEARLYASMUCHPOWERWHICHMAKESITIDEALFORPERSONALDEVICESSUCHASMOBILEPHONES0$!SHEADPHONESLAPTOPS
speakers, and other devices that operate on batteries.
7HOUSESWIRELESS
7IRELESSTECHNOLOGYASBECOMESOPOPULARINRECENTYEARSTHATALMOSTEVERYONEISUSINGITWHETHERITSFORHOME
OFlCEBUSINESS$,INKHASAWIRELESSSOLUTIONFORIT
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 s'IVESEVERYONEATHOMEBROADBANDACCESS
 s3URFTHEWEBCHECKEMAILINSTANTMESSAGEANDETC
 s'ETSRIDOFTHECABLESAROUNDTHEHOUSE
 s3IMPLEANDEASYTOUSE
3MALL/FlCEAND(OME/FlCE
 s3TAYONTOPOFEVERYTHINGATHOMEASYOUWOULDATOFlCE
 s2EMOTELYACCESSYOUROFlCENETWORKFROMHOME
 s3HARE)NTERNETCONNECTIONANDPRINTERWITHMULTIPLECOMPUTERS
 s.ONEEDTODEDICATEOFlCESPACE
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7HEREISWIRELESSUSED
7IRELESSTECHNOLOGYISEXPANDINGEVERYWHERENOTJUSTATHOMEOROFlCE0EOPLELIKETHEFREEDOMOFMOBILITYANDITS
BECOMINGSOPOPULARTHATMOREANDMOREPUBLICFACILITIESNOWPROVIDEWIRELESSACCESSTOATTRACTPEOPLE4HEWIRELESS
connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”.
5SINGA$,INKWIRELESSDESKTOPADAPTERWITHYOURLAPTOPYOUCANACCESSTHEHOTSPOTTOCONNECTTO)NTERNETFROM
REMOTELOCATIONSLIKE!IRPORTS(OTELS#OFFEE3HOPS,IBRARIES2ESTAURANTSAND#ONVENTION#ENTERS
7IRELESSNETWORKISEASYTOSETUPBUTIFYOUREINSTALLINGITFORTHElRSTTIMEITCOULDBEQUITEATASKNOTKNOWINGWHERETO
START4HATSWHYWEVEPUTTOGETHERAFEWSETUPSTEPSANDTIPSTOHELPYOUTHROUGHTHEPROCESSOFSETTINGUPAWIRELESS
network.
Tips
(EREAREAFEWTHINGSTOKEEPINMINDWHENYOUINSTALLAWIRELESSNETWORK
#ENTRALIZEYOURROUTEROR!CCESS0OINT
-AKESUREYOUPLACETHEROUTERACCESSPOINTINACENTRALIZEDLOCATIONWITHINYOURNETWORKFORTHEBESTPERFORMANCE4RY
to place the router/access point as high as possible in the room, so the signal gets dispersed throughout your home.
)FYOUHAVEATWOSTORYHOMEYOUMAYNEEDAREPEATERTOBOOSTTHESIGNALTOEXTENDTHERANGE
%LIMINATE)NTERFERENCE
0LACEHOMEAPPLIANCESSUCHASCORDLESSTELEPHONESMICROWAVESANDTELEVISIONSASFARAWAYASPOSSIBLEFROMTHE
ROUTERACCESSPOINT4HISWOULDSIGNIlCANTLYREDUCEANYINTERFERENCETHATTHEAPPLIANCESMIGHTCAUSESINCETHEYOPERATE
ONSAMEFREQUENCY
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Security
$ONTLETYOUNEXTDOORNEIGHBORSORINTRUDERSCONNECTTOYOURWIRELESSNETWORK3ECUREYOURWIRELESSNETWORKBYTURNING
ONTHE70!OR7%0SECURITYFEATUREONTHEROUTER2EFERTOPRODUCTMANUALFORDETAILINFORMATIONONHOWTOSETITUP
4HEREAREBASICALLYTWOMODESOFNETWORKING
s)NFRASTRUCTUREn!LLWIRELESSCLIENTSWILLCONNECTTOANACCESSPOINTORWIRELESSROUTER
s!D(OC n $IRECTLY CONNECTING TO ANOTHER COMPUTER FOR PEERTOPEER COMMUNICATION USING WIRELESS
network adapters on each computer, such as two or more WA525A1 wireless network wireless desktop
adapters.
!N)NFRASTRUCTURENETWORKCONTAINSAN!CCESS0OINTORWIRELESSROUTER!LLTHEWIRELESSDEVICESORCLIENTSWILLCONNECT
to the wireless router or access point.
An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as laptops with wireless desktop adapters. All the adapters must be in
Ad-Hoc mode to communicate.
Wireless Modes
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Networking Basics
Check your IP address
!FTERYOUINSTALLYOURNEW$,INKWIRELESSADAPTERANDHAVEESTABLISHEDAWIRELESSCONNECTIONBYDEFAULTTHE4#0)0
SETTINGSSHOULDBESETTOOBTAINAN)0ADDRESSFROMA$(#0SERVERIEROUTERAUTOMATICALLY4OVERIFYYOUR)0ADDRESS
PLEASEFOLLOWTHESTEPSBELOW
Windows®805SERS
s #LICKONStart > 2UN. In the run box type cmd and click OK.
s !TTHEPROMPTTYPEipconfig and press Enter.
s 4HISWILLDISPLAYTHE)0ADDRESSSUBNETMASKANDTHEDEFAULTGATEWAYOFYOUR
adapter.
Windows®7INDOWS6ISTA®5SERS
s #LICKStart > !LL0ROGRAMS > !CCESSORIES > #OMMAND0ROMPT. You may
need administrative access to run this application.
s &ORALLADDITIONALPROMPTWINDOWSINQUIRINGOFRUNNINGTHECOMMANDPROMPT
application, select Yes,OK, or Continue.
s !TTHEPROMPTTYPEipconfig and press Enter.
s 4HISWILLDISPLAYTHE)0ADDRESSSUBNETMASKANDDEFAULTGATEWAYOFYOUR
adapter.
)FTHEADDRESSISCHECKYOURADAPTERINSTALLATIONSECURITYSETTINGSANDTHESETTINGSONYOURROUTER3OMElREWALLSOFTWAREPROGRAMS
may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters.
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Statically Assign an IP address
)FYOUARENOTUSINGA$(#0CAPABLEGATEWAYROUTERORYOUNEEDTOASSIGNASTATIC)0ADDRESSPLEASEFOLLOWTHESTEPS
BELOW
Windows® XP/2000 Users
s Windows® XP - Click on Start > Control Panel. Make sure you are in Classic View. Double-click on the Network Connections
icon.
Windows®n&ROMTHEDESKTOPRIGHTCLICKMy Network Places > Properties.
s 2IGHTCLICKONTHE,OCAL!REA#ONNECTION which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter (or other adapter) which will
be connected to your router.
s (IGHLIGHT)NTERNET0ROTOCOL4#0)0 and click Properties.
s #LICK5SETHEFOLLOWING)0ADDRESS and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet
as your network or LAN IP address on your router.
%XAMPLE)FTHEROUTERS,!.)0ADDRESSISMAKEYOUR)0ADDRESS8
where X is a number between 2 and 99. Make sure that the number you choose is not
in use on the network.
s 3ET$EFAULT'ATEWAYTHESAMEASTHE,!.)0ADDRESSOFYOURROUTERORGATEWAY
s 3ET0RIMARY$.3THESAMEASTHE,!.)0ADDRESSOFYOURROUTERORGATEWAY
s 4HE3ECONDARY$.3ISOPTIONALYOUMAYENTERA$.3SERVERFROMYOUR)30
s #LICKOK to save your settings.
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Windows® 7/Windows Vista® Users
s #LICKONStart > Control Panel. Make sure you are in Classic View. Double-click on the Network and Sharing Center icon. Along
THELEFTPANELINTHEWINDOWCLICKONManage network connections.
s 2IGHTCLICKONTHE,OCAL!REA#ONNECTION which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter which will be connected to your
network.
s (IGHLIGHT)NTERNET0ROTOCOL6ERSION4#0)0V and click Properties.
s #LICK5SETHEFOLLOWING)0ADDRESS and enter an IP address that is on
the same subnet as your network or LAN IP address on your router or
network.
%XAMPLE )F THE ROUTERS ,!. )0 ADDRESS IS  MAKE YOUR )0
address 192.168.0.X where X is a number between 2 and 99. Make sure
that the number you choose is not in use on the network.
s 3ET$EFAULT'ATEWAYTHESAMEASTHE,!.)0ADDRESSOFYOURROUTEROR
gateway.
s 3ET 0RIMARY $.3 THE SAME AS THE ,!. )0 ADDRESS OF YOUR ROUTER OR
gateway.
s 4HE3ECONDARY$.3ISOPTIONALYOUMAYENTERA$.3SERVERFROMYOUR
ISP).
s #LICKOK to save your settings.
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Technical Specifications
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sMaximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 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 factors will adversely
affect wireless signal range.
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&EDERAL#OMMUNICATION#OMMISSION)NTERFERENCE3TATEMENT
4HISEQUIPMENTHASBEENTESTEDANDFOUNDTOCOMPLYWITHTHELIMITSFORA#LASS"DIGITALDEVICEPURSUANTTO0ARTOFTHE&##2ULES
4HESE LIMITS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE PROTECTION AGAINST HARMFUL INTERFERENCE IN A RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION4HIS EQUIPMENT
GENERATESUSESANDCANRADIATERADIOFREQUENCYENERGYANDIFNOTINSTALLEDANDUSEDINACCORDANCEWITHTHEINSTRUCTIONSMAYCAUSE
HARMFULINTERFERENCETORADIOCOMMUNICATIONS(OWEVERTHEREISNOGUARANTEETHATINTERFERENCEWILLNOTOCCURINAPARTICULARINSTALLATION
)FTHISEQUIPMENTDOESCAUSEHARMFULINTERFERENCETORADIOORTELEVISIONRECEPTIONWHICHCANBEDETERMINEDBYTURNINGTHEEQUIPMENTOFF
ANDONTHEUSERISENCOURAGEDTOTRYTOCORRECTTHEINTERFERENCEBYONEOFTHEFOLLOWINGMEASURES
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
 #ONNECTTHEEQUIPMENTINTOANOUTLETONACIRCUITDIFFERENTFROMTHATTOWHICHTHERECEIVERISCONNECTED
 #ONSULTTHEDEALERORANEXPERIENCEDRADIO46TECHNICIANFORHELP
&###AUTION!NYCHANGESORMODIlCATIONSNOTEXPRESSLYAPPROVEDBYTHEPARTYRESPONSIBLEFORCOMPLIANCECOULD
VOIDTHEUSERSAUTHORITYTOOPERATETHISEQUIPMENT
4HISDEVICECOMPLIESWITH0ARTOFTHE&##2ULES/PERATIONISSUBJECTTOTHEFOLLOWINGTWOCONDITIONS4HISDEVICE
MAYNOTCAUSEHARMFULINTERFERENCEANDTHISDEVICEMUSTACCEPTANYINTERFERENCERECEIVEDINCLUDINGINTERFERENCE
that may cause undesired operation.
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&##2ADIATION%XPOSURE3TATEMENT
4HISEQUIPMENTCOMPLIESWITH&##RADIATIONEXPOSURELIMITSSETFORTHFORANUNCONTROLLEDENVIRONMENT%NDUSERSMUSTFOLLOWTHESPECIlC
OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONSFORSATISFYING2&EXPOSURECOMPLIANCE4OMAINTAINCOMPLIANCEWITH&##2&EXPOSURECOMPLIANCEREQUIREMENTS
PLEASEFOLLOWOPERATIONINSTRUCTIONASDOCUMENTEDINTHISMANUAL
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
4HEAVAILABILITYOFSOMESPECIlCCHANNELSANDOROPERATIONALFREQUENCYBANDSARECOUNTRYDEPENDENTANDARElRMWAREPROGRAMMEDAT
THEFACTORYTOMATCHTHEINTENDEDDESTINATION4HElRMWARESETTINGISNOTACCESSIBLEBYTHEENDUSER
)NDUSTRY#ANADA.OTICE
This device complies with Canadian RSS-210
“This Class B digital apparatus complies with Candadian ICES-003”
66D-Link WA525A1 User Manual
Appendix E - Warranty
#ETAPPAREILNUM£RIQUEDELACLASSE"ESTCONFORMEÜLANORME.-"DU#ANADA
)#STATEMENT
/PERATIONISSUBJECTTOTHEFOLLOWINGTWOCONDITIONS
4HISDEVICEMAYNOTCAUSEINTERFERENCEAND
4HISDEVICEMUSTACCEPTANYINTERFERENCEINCLUDINGINTERFERENCETHATMAYCAUSEUNDESIREDOPERATIONOFTHEDEVICE
4HISDEVICEHASBEENDESIGNEDTOOPERATEWITHANANTENNAHAVINGAMAXIMUMGAINOFD"I!NTENNAHAVINGAHIGHERGAINISSTRICTLY
PROHIBITEDPERREGULATIONSOF)NDUSTRY#ANADA4HEREQUIREDANTENNAIMPEDANCEISOHMS
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)#2ADIATION%XPOSURE3TATEMENT
4HISEQUIPMENTCOMPLIESWITH)#RADIATIONEXPOSURELIMITSSETFORTHFORANUNCONTROLLEDENVIRONMENT%NDUSERSMUSTFOLLOWTHESPECIlC
OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONSFORSATISFYING2&EXPOSURECOMPLIANCE4HISEQUIPMENTSHOULDBEINSTALLEDANDOPERATEDWITHMINIMUMDISTANCE
20cm between the radiator & your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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,ESCONDITIONSDEFONCTIONNEMENTSONTSUJETTESÜDEUXCONDITIONS
#EP£RIPH£RIQUENEDOITPASCAUSERDINTERF£RENCEET
#E P£RIPH£RIQUE DOIT ACCEPTER TOUTE INTERF£RENCE Y COMPRIS LES INTERF£RENCES POUVANT PERTURBER LE BON FONCTIONNEMENT DE CE
périphérique.

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