D Link WA525A2 Wireless N 150 Desktop PCI Adapter User Manual

D Link Corporation Wireless N 150 Desktop PCI Adapter

User Manual

2D-Link DWA-525 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
Software/Driver Installation .....................................................11
Conguration ...................................................................17
D-Link Wireless Connection Manager ...................................17
Wireless Networks ....................................................................18
My Wireless Networks .............................................................19
Support ........................................................................................22
About ............................................................................................23
Connect to a Wireless Network .......................................24
Using Windows® 7 .........................................................................24
Connect to a Wireless Network .......................................25
Using Windows Vista® .....................................................................................................................25
Using Windows® XP ......................................................................26
Wireless Security .............................................................27
What is WPA™? ................................................................................27
Congure WPA™/WPA2™- Personal ..........................................28
Using the D-Link Utility ..........................................................28
Using Windows® 7 .....................................................................30
Using Windows Vista® ...............................................................................................................33
Using Windows® XP ..................................................................35
Congure WPA™/WPA2™-Enterprise ........................................37
Using the D-Link Utility ..........................................................37
Troubleshooting ..............................................................38
Windows® 7 Troubleshooting ...................................................43
Wireless Basics .................................................................45
Networking Basics ...........................................................49
Check your IP address .................................................................49
Windows® XP/2000 Users .......................................................49
Windows® 7/Windows Vista® Users ......................................49
Statically Assign an IP address .................................................50
Windows® XP/2000 Users .......................................................50
Windows® 7/Windows Vista® Users ......................................51
Technical Specications ..................................................52
Contacting Technical Support ........................................53
Warranty ...........................................................................54
Registration .....................................................................60
Table of Contents
3D-Link DWA-525 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
•D-LinkDWA-525WirelessN150DesktopPCIAdapter
•OneAntenna
•LowProleMountingBracket
•ManualandWarrantyonCD
•D-LinkWirelessConnectionManageronCD
System Requirements
•AdesktopcomputerwithanavailablePCIslot
•Windows®7,WindowsVista®(32/64-bit),orXP(32/64-bitwithServicePack2orhigher)
•300MHzprocessorandatleast64MBofRAM
Product Overview
Package Contents
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction
TheD-LinkWirelessN150DesktopPCIAdapter(DWA-525)isa802.11nclientdevicethatdeliversunrivaledwirelessperformance
foryourdesktopcomputer.WiththeDWA-525,youcanaddorupgradeyourDesktopPC’swirelessconnectivitywithouthaving
topurchaseanewcomputer.Onceconnected,accessyournetwork’shigh-speedInternetconnectionwhilesharingphotos,
les,music,video,printers,andstorage.GetabetterInternetexperiencewithafasterwirelessconnectionsoyoucanenjoy
digitalphonecalls,gaming,downloading,andvideostreaming.
PoweredbyWirelessN150 technology,theDWA-525providesa fasterwirelessconnectionand superiorreceptionthan
802.11g*.TheDWA-525isdesignedforuseinbiggerhomesandforthosethatdemandhighernetworking.Maximizewireless
performance by connecting this desktop adapter to a Wireless N 150 Router and stay connected from virtually anywhere in
thehome.ThisadaptersupportsWEP,WPA,andWPA2encryptiontopreventoutsideintrusionandprotectyourpersonal
information from being exposed.
The D-Link DWA-525 is a powerful 32-bit desktop adapter that installs quickly and easily into desktop computers. Like all D-
Linkwirelessadapters,theDWA-525canbeusedinad-hocmodetoconnectdirectlywithothercardsforpeer-to-peerle
sharing or in infrastructure mode to connect with a wireless access point or router for access to the Internet in your oce or
home network.
TheDWA-525featuresrobustsecuritytohelpprotectthewirelessnetworkfromintruders,complyingwiththelatestwireless
networkingsecurityprotocols,includingWEPencryptionandWi-FiProtectedAccess(WPA)supportforWPA2-PSK.TheDWA-525
also includes a conguration utility to discover available wireless networks and create and save detailed connectivity proles
for those networks most often accessed.
•MaximumwirelesssignalratederivedfromIEEEStandard802.11gand802.11nspecications.Actualdatathroughputwillvary.Networkconditionsandenvironmentalfactors,
includingvolumeofnetworktrac,buildingmaterialsandconstruction,andnetworkoverhead,loweractualdatathroughputrate.Environmentalfactorswilladverselyaect
wireless signal range.
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•Faster Wireless Networking* - Enable wireless connectivity on your Desktop PC computer with the DWA-525.
WiththeperformanceofD-Link’sWirelessN150lineofwirelessproducts,theDWA-525deliversamorereliable
wireless connection. Perform multiple network tasks at once with the speed provided by this Wireless Adapter.
•Compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g Devices-FullycompatiblewiththeIEEE802.11band802.11gstandards,
theDWA-525canconnectwithexisting802.11bor802.11gcompliantrouters,accesspointsandcards.Thatmeans
you can still communicate with colleagues and friends while you have the ability to link to even more wireless
networks.
•Better Security with WPA/WPA2 and WPS - With the DWA-525 in your Desktop PC you can securely connect to
awirelessnetworkusingWPA/WPA2(Wi-FiProtectedAccess)forwirelessauthentication,aswellasWPS(Wi-Fi
ProtectedSetup)providingyouamuchhigherlevelandaneasierwayofsecurityforyourdataandcommunication
than has previously been available.
•Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental
factors,includingvolumeofnetworktrac,buildingmaterialsandconstruction,andnetworkoverhead,loweractualdatathroughputrate.Environmentalfactorswill
adverselyaectwirelesssignalrange.
Features
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Hardware Overview
LEDs
WLAN LED
A solid light indicates that wireless is
ready. This LED blinks during wireless
data transmission.
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Getting Started
Installation
Thissectionwillwalkyouthroughtheinstallationprocess.Ifyouhaveabuilt-inwirelessadapter,pleasedisableitinthedevice
managerbeforeinstallingyourD-Linkadapter.Also,ifyouhavepreviouslyinstalledanotherwirelessadapter,pleasemake
sure any software is uninstalled.
Note: Do NOT install the PCI adapter into your computer before installing the drivers.
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haveinstalledadierentmanufacturer’sadapteroradierentmodelD-Linkadapter,makesurethesoftwareisuninstalled
before installing the new software. Some utilities may cause a conict with the new software. If you plan to use multiple adapters
atdierenttimes,makesuretheutilitiesarenotsettoloadwhenyourcomputerbootsup.WindowsVista® and XP users may
use the built-in wireless utility for all adapters.
Toremoveanyoldsoftware:
 Windows®7users:ClickStart > Control Panel > Programs and Features.
 WindowsVista®/XP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
TopreventanyconictswiththeD-Linkwirelessadapter,itisrecommendedtodisableanywirelessadapter(aswellasany
unusedEthernetadapters).
From the desktop, right-click on theMy 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dierence.Asolidmetaldoororaluminumstudsmayhaveanegativeeect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weaken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phonesorX-10(wirelessproductssuchasceilingfans,lights,andhomesecurity
systems),yourwirelessconnectionmaydegradedramaticallyordropcompletely.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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Note: Do NOT install the DWA-525 Desktop Adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD.
When the “Add New Hardware” wizard appears, click Cancel.
Turn on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-525 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. The step-by-step instructions that follow
are shown in Windows Vista®. The steps and screens are similar for other Windows® operating systems.
IftheCD Autorun functiondoesnot automaticallystarton yourcomputer,go toStart > Run.Intherunbox,type
“D:\DWA525.exe”(whereD:representsthedriveletterofyourCD-ROMdrive).
Software/Driver Installation
Click Install
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The Welcome window will appear. Click Next to continue.
Bydefaultsetupwillinstalltothedefaultlocation:C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-525,
whereC:representsthedriveletterofyourharddrive.Toinstalltoadierentlocation
click Browse and specify the location. Click Next to continue.
The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. Select the language to use and click
Next to continue.
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Click Next to continue.
Select the Program Files folder location. Click Next to continue.
Once you click Finish,shutdownyourcomputerandunplugthepower.Pleaserefer
to the next page to install your PCI adapter into your computer.
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To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 two minutes to
establish connectivity.
Whenthisscreenappears,youhavesuccessfullyconnectedtoyourwirelessnetwork.
Click Finish to complete your setup.
Push Button Conguration (PBC)
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Tomanuallyconnecttoyourwirelessnetwork,selectManually connect to a wireless
network and then 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.
Manual Connect
When you click the Scanbutton,alistofwirelessnetworks(sitesurvey)willappear.
Clickonthenetworkname(SSID)thatyouwanttoconnecttoandclickNext to
continue.IfthereisalockiconunderSecurity,youwillbepromptedtoenterthe
encryption key.
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Whenthisscreenappears,youaresuccessfullyconnectedtoyourwirelessnetwork.
Click Finish to complete your setup.
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Conguration
D-Link Wireless Connection Manager
This section will show you how to congure your new D-Link wireless adapter using the D-Link Utility as well as Windows® XP
Zero Conguration and Windows® 7 / Vista® WLAN Auto Conguration.
The D-Link DWA-525 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®7,skiptopage25;forWindowsVista®,pleaseskiptopage26;forWindows®XPskiptopage27.
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.
The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:
WPS Button:
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My Wireless Networks
The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thenextpage).
Click Modifytoeditacurrentprole(refertopage
22).
Click Delete to remove a prole.
Click Activate to use a profile. 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)andifthenetworkissecured.
Delete:
Activate:
Prole Details:
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Add Prole
You may add a new network by clicking the New button from the My Wireless Networks page.
Prole Name:
SSID:
Enteranameforyourprole(e.g.Home,Oce,
CoeeShop).
Enter the SSID of the wireless network.
Select the network type. If you are connecting
toawirelessrouteror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:
Set Security:
OK Button:
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Modify Prole
You may edit an existing prole by clicking the Modify button from the My Wireless Networks page.
Prole Name:
SSID:
Enteranameforyourprole(e.g.Home,Oce,
Coee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:
Set Security:
OK Button:
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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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The About screen gives you information about the Driver and Utility Versions of the DWA-525.
About
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Connect to a Wireless Network
Using Windows® 7
Windows®7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® 7 utility as seen below.
Left-clickthewirelessiconinyoursystemtray(lower-rightcorner
nexttothetime).
If you receive the Wireless Networks Detectedbubble,click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.
IfyougetagoodsignalbutcannotaccesstheInternet,checkyour
TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking
Basics section in this manual for more information.
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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.
Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray
(lower-right corner next to the time). SelectConnect to a
network.
If you receive the Wireless Networks Detectedbubble,click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.
IfyougetagoodsignalbutcannotaccesstheInternet,checkthe
TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking
Basics section in this manual for more information.
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Connect to a Wireless Network
Using Windows® XP
Windows®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). SelectView Available
Wireless Networks.
If you receive the Wireless Networks Detectedbubble,click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.
IfyougetagoodsignalbutcannotaccesstheInternet,checkthe
TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking
Basics section in this manual for more information.
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Wireless Security
Thissectionwillshowyouthedierentlevelsofsecurityyoucanusetoprotectyourdatafromintruders.TheDWA-525oers
thefollowingtypesofsecurity:
•WPA/WPA2-Personal 
•WPA/WPA2-Enterprise
What is WPA™?
WPA,orWi-Fi®ProtectedAccess,isaWi-FistandardthatwasdesignedtoimprovethesecurityfeaturesofWEP(WiredEquivalent
Privacy).
ThetwomajorimprovementsoverWEP:
•ImproveddataencryptionthroughtheTemporalKeyIntegrityProtocol(TKIP).TKIPscramblesthekeysusinga
hashingalgorithmand,byaddinganintegrity-checkingfeature,ensuresthatthekeyshavenotbeentampered
with.WPA2isbasedon802.11iandusesAdvancedEncryptionStandardinsteadofTKIP.
•Userauthentication,whichisgenerallymissinginWEP,throughtheextensibleauthenticationprotocol(EAP).
WEPregulatesaccesstoawirelessnetworkbasedonacomputer’shardware-specicMACaddress,whichis
relativelysimpletobesniedoutandstolen.EAPisbuiltonamoresecurepublic-keyencryptionsystemto
ensurethatonlyauthorizednetworkuserscanaccessthenetwork.
WPA/WPA2-Personal 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-EnterpriseincorporatesuserauthenticationthroughtheExtensibleAuthenticationProtocol(EAP).EAPisbuilton
amoresecurepublickeyencryptionsystemtoensurethatonlyauthorizednetworkuserscanaccessthenetwork.
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Congure WPA™/WPA2™- Personal
Using the D-Link Utility
It is recommended to enable WPA/WPA2-Personal on your wireless router or access point before conguring your wireless
adapter.Ifyouarejoininganexistingnetwork,youwillneedtoknowtheWPA/WPA2-Personal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.IfthenetworkisusingWPA/WPA2-Personal,thescreen(asshown
tothebottom-right)willappear.
3. Enter the WPA/WPA2-Personal passphrase exactly as it is on your wireless
router or access point. Click the Show text in the password eld 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.
IfyouwouldliketocreateanewnetworkandentertheWPA/WPA2-Personalsettings,
refer to the next page.
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It is recommended to enable WPA™/WPA2™- Personal on your wireless router or access point before conguring 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 prole or highlight an existing prole and click Modify.
2. Select WPA/WPA2-Personal under Set Security Option.
3. Select TKIP or AES, or Auto.
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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Itisrecommendedtoenablewirelesssecurity(WPA/WPA2)onyourwirelessrouteroraccesspointbeforeconguringyour
wirelessadapter.Ifyouarejoininganexistingnetwork,youwillneedtoknowthesecuritykeyorpassphrasebeingused.
1. Clickonthewirelessiconinyoursystemtray(lower-rightcorner).
2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area.
Wireless Icon
Congure WPA™/WPA™- Personal
Using Windows® 7
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3. Highlightthewirelessnetwork(SSID)youwouldliketoconnect
to and click the Connect button.
 IfyougetagoodsignalbutcannotaccesstheInternet,checkyour
TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking
Basics section in this manual for more information.
4. The 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.
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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Congure WPA™/WPA™-Personal
Using Windows Vista®
Itisrecommendedtoenablewirelesssecurity(WPA/WPA2)onyourwirelessrouteroraccesspointbeforeconguringyour
wirelessadapter.If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toconnect
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).SelectConnect to a network.
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3. 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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Congure WPA™/WPA2™- Personal
Using Windows® XP
It is recommended to enable WPA/WPA2-Personal on your wireless router or access point before conguring your wireless
adapter.Ifyouarejoininganexistingnetwork,youwillneedtoknowtheWPA/WPA2-Personal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ofscreen).SelectView Available Wireless
Networks.
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3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the WPA™/
WPA2™-Personal passphrase and click Connect.
It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the
connectionfails,pleaseverifythattheWPA/WPA2-Personalsettingsare
correct. The WPA/WPA2-Personal passphrase must be exactly the same as
on the wireless router or access point.
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Congure WPA™/WPA2™-Enterprise
Using the D-Link Utility
WPA/WPA2-Enterprise is for advanced users who are familiar with using a RADIUS server and setting up certicates.
1. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link
icon on your desktop. Click on New to create a new prole or highlight an
existing prole and click Modify.
2. Select WPA/WPA2-Enterprise under Set Security Option and then select TKIP
or AES.
3. Click on Advanced Cong to continue*.
4. Next to EAP Type,selectEAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS(XP/2000), or PEAP. Extensible Authentication Protocols allow devices on the
network to request authentication from the RADIUS server in the network. All the devices on the network must use the
same EAP type when using a RADIUS server for authentication. Some RADIUS servers require that the Validate Server eld
be selected. Check this eld if your RADIUS server requires validation.
5. Select a User Certicate from the drop-down menu*.
6. Enter the login information required to authenticate*.
7. Click AddtoentertheIPaddress(es)ofyourRADIUSservers*.
8. Click OK to save your settings.
*IfyouareusingWindows7/Vista,pleaseskipstep3,5,6and7.
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1. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly?
Select the Hardware Tab.
Troubleshooting
This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-525. Read the
followingdescriptionsifyouarehavingproblems.(TheexamplesbelowareillustratedinWindows®XP.Ifyouhaveadierent
operatingsystem,thescreenshotsonyourcomputerwilllooksimilartothefollowingexamples.)
Go to Start > My Computer > Properties.
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Click the + sign next to Network Adapters.
Right-click on D-Link DWA-525 Wireless Desktop
PCI Adapter.
Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed
properly.
Look under Device Status to check that the device is
working properly. Click OK to continue.
D-Link DWA-525 Wireless Desktop PCI Adapter
D-Link DWA-525
Wireless Desktop Adapter
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•MakesurethattheSSIDontheDWA-525desktopadapterisexactlythesameastheSSIDontheAccessPoint
or wireless router.
•Move theDWA-525 andAccessPoint orWirelessrouterintothe sameroomandthen testthewireless
connection.
•Disableallsecuritysettings.(WEP,MACAddressControl,AES)
•MakesurethattheRadioisnotlockeddowntoadierentfrequency.
•TurnoyourAccessPointandthecomputerwiththeDWA-525.TurnontheAccessPoint,andthenturnonthe
computer with the DWA-525.
•RefreshtheDWA-525Utility.
2. I cannot connect to the access point or the wireless router.
•ChecktoseeiftheDWA-525desktopadapterisrmlyinsertedintothePCIslotofyourlaptopcomputer.
3. The DWA-525 Power and Link lights are not on.
•Reset the Access Point to its factory default settings and restore the DWA-525 Wireless Desktop Adapter to the
factory default settings. The default settings are listed in the Conguration section in this manual.
4. I forgot my encryption key.
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•MakesurethattheDWA-525WirelessAdapterisproperlyseatedinthecomputer’sPCIslot.
•IfWindowsdoesnotdetectthehardwareuponinsertionoftheadapter,makesuretocompletelyremove
driversthatwerepreviouslyloaded.Toremovethedrivers,dothefollowing:
A. Under Tools > select Folder Options… > select View > under Hidden les and folders > select Show
hidden les and folders.
B. UncheckHide extension for known le types > click on Apply.
C. Searchforpreviouslyloadeddriverles.RemovetheselesfromtheINFandSYSTEM(DRIVERS)foldersin
the Windows directory.
Note: Windows® XP and 2000 will rename .inf les that have not received WHQL certication into oem.inf les
(e.g., oem1.inf).
5. The computer does not recognize the DWA-525 Wireless Adapter.
• CheckthattheLEDindicatorsforthebroadbandmodemareindicatingnormalactivity.Ifnot,theremaybe
a problem with the broadband connection.
• CheckthattheLEDindicatorsonthewirelessrouterarefunctioningproperly.Ifnot,checkthattheACpower
and Ethernet cables are rmly connected.
• CheckthattheIPAddress,subnetmask,gateway,andDNSsettingsarecorrectlyenteredforthenetwork.
6. The computer with the DWA-525 installed is unable to connect to the wireless network and/or the Internet.
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• InInfrastructuremode,makesurethesameServiceSetIdentier(SSID)isspeciedonthesettingsforthe
wireless clients and access points. The SSID factory default setting for D-Link products is default. The default
SSID is “dlink”.
• InAd-Hocmode,bothwirelessclientswillneedtohavethesameSSID. Please note that it might be necessary
to set up one client to establish a BSS (Basic Service Set) and wait briey before setting up other clients.
This prevents several clients from trying to establish a BSSatthesametime,whichcanresultinmultiple
singular BSSsbeingestablished,ratherthanasingleBSS with multiple clients associated to it.
• CheckthattheNetwork Connection for the wireless client is congured properly. Select AP (Infrastructure)
when connecting to an access point and select Ad-Hoc mode when connecting without an access point.
Double-click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar > click on Conguration to change the settings for the wireless
adapter.
•
If Securityisenabled,makesurethatthecorrectencryptionkeysareenteredonboththeDWA-525andthe
access point. Double-click on the WLAN 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.
• Move the DWA-525 and Access Point or Wireless router into the same room and then test the wireless
connection.
• ChangethechanneloftheAccessPoint.
• Move devices within the line of sight.
7. How can I troubleshoot distance issues using the DWA-525?
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Windows® 7 Troubleshooting
Go to Start > Computer > Properties.
Select the Device Manager.
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Click the + sign next to Network Adapters.
Right-click on D-Link DWA-525 Wireless Desktop Adapter.
Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed
properly.
Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Click
OK to continue.
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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D-Link
wirelessfamilyofproductswillallowyoutosecurelyaccessthedatayouwant,whenandwhereyouwantit.Youwillbeable
toenjoythefreedomthatwirelessnetworkingdelivers.
Awirelesslocalareanetwork(WLAN)isacellularcomputernetworkthattransmitsandreceivesdatawithradiosignalsinsteadof
wires.WirelessLANsareusedincreasinglyinbothhomeandoceenvironments,andpublicareassuchasairports,coeeshops
anduniversities.InnovativewaystoutilizeWLANtechnologyarehelpingpeopletoworkandcommunicatemoreeciently.
Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other xed infrastructure have proven to be benecial 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.
Undermanycircumstances,itmaybedesirableformobilenetworkdevicestolinktoaconventionalEthernetLAN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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What is Wireless?
Wireless or Wi-Fi technology is another way of connecting your computer to the network without using wires. Wi-Fi uses radio
frequencytoconnectwirelessly,soyouhavethefreedomtoconnectcomputersanywhereinyourhomeorocenetwork.
Why D-Link Wireless?
D-Link istheworldwideleaderandawardwinningdesigner,developer,andmanufacturerofnetworkingproducts.
D-Linkdelivers the performanceyouneedatapriceyoucanaord. D-Linkhasalltheproductsyou need tobuild your
network.
How does wireless work?
Wirelessworkssimilartohowcordlessphoneswork,throughradiosignalstotransmitdatafromonepointA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computer.Therearetwodierenttypesofwirelessnetworks:WirelessLocalAreaNetwork(WLAN),
andWirelessPersonalAreaNetwork(WPAN).
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
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.Withanindooraccesspoint
asseeninthepicture,thesignalcantravelupto300feet.Withanoutdooraccesspointthesignalcanreachoutupto30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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Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN)
BluetoothistheindustrystandardwirelesstechnologyusedforWPAN.BluetoothdevicesinWPANoperateinarangeupto
30 feet away.
ComparedtoWLANthespeedandwirelessoperationrangearebothlessthanWLAN,butinreturnitdoesnotusenearlyas
muchpowerwhichmakesitidealforpersonaldevices,suchasmobilephones,PDAs,headphones,laptops,speakers,andother
devices that operate on batteries.
Who uses wireless?
Wirelesstechnologyasbecomesopopularinrecentyearsthatalmosteveryoneisusingit,whetherit’sforhome,oce,business,
D-Link has a wireless solution for it.
Home
 •Giveseveryoneathomebroadbandaccess
 •Surftheweb,checkemail,instantmessage,andetc
 •Getsridofthecablesaroundthehouse
 •Simpleandeasytouse
Small Oce and Home Oce
 •Stayontopofeverythingathomeasyouwouldatoce
 •Remotelyaccessyourocenetworkfromhome
 •ShareInternetconnectionandprinterwithmultiplecomputers
 •Noneedtodedicateocespace
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Where is wireless used?
Wirelesstechnologyisexpandingeverywherenotjustathomeoroce.Peoplelikethefreedomofmobilityandit’sbecoming
so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract people. The wireless connection in public
places is usually called “hotspots”.
UsingaD-Linkwirelessdesktopadapterwithyourlaptop,youcanaccessthehotspottoconnecttotheInternetfromremote
locationslike:Airports,Hotels,CoeeShops,Libraries,Restaurants,andConventionCenters.
Wirelessnetworkiseasytosetup,butifyou’reinstallingitforthersttime,itcouldbequiteatasknotknowingwhereto
start. That is why we have put together a few setup steps and tips to help you through the process of setting up a wireless
network.
Tips
Hereareafewthingstokeepinmind,whenyouinstallawirelessnetwork:
Centralize your router or Access Point
Makesureyouplacetherouter/accesspointinacentralizedlocationwithinyournetworkforthebestperformance.Tryto
placetherouter/accesspointashighaspossibleintheroom,sothesignalgetsdispersedthroughoutyourhome.Ifyouhave
atwo-storyhome,youmayneedarepeatertoboostthesignaltoextendtherange.
Eliminate Interference
Placehomeappliancessuchascordlesstelephones,microwaves,andtelevisionsasfarawayaspossiblefromtherouter/
access point. This would signicantly reduce any interference that the appliances might cause since they operate on same
frequency.
Security
Do not let your next-door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by turning
on the WPA or WEP security feature on the router. Refer to product manual for detail information on how to set it up.
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Networking Basics
Check your IP address
AfteryouinstallyournewD-Linkwirelessadapterandhaveestablishedawirelessconnection,bydefault,theTCP/IPsettings
shouldbesettoobtainanIPaddressfromaDHCPserver(i.e.router)automatically.ToverifyyourIPaddress,pleasefollowthe
steps below.
Windows® XP/2000 Users
• ClickonStart > Run.Intherunbox,typecmd and click OK.
• Attheprompt,typeipcong and press Enter.
• ThiswilldisplaytheIPaddress,subnetmask,andthedefaultgatewayofyouradapter.
Windows® 7/Windows Vista® Users
• ClickStart > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. You may need
administrative access to run this application.
• Foralladditionalpromptwindowsinquiringofrunningthecommandprompt
application,selectYes,OK,orContinue.
• Attheprompt,typeipcong and press Enter.
• ThiswilldisplaytheIPaddress,subnetmask,anddefaultgatewayofyouradapter.
Iftheaddressis0.0.0.0,checkyouradapterinstallation,securitysettings,andthesettingsonyourrouter.Somerewallsoftwareprogramsmay
block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters.
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Statically Assign an IP address
IfyouarenotusingaDHCPcapablegateway/router,oryouneedtoassignastaticIPaddress,pleasefollowthestepsbelow:
Windows® XP/2000 Users
• Windows® XP - Click on Start > Control Panel. Make sure you are in Classic View. Double-click on the Network Connections icon.
Windows® 2000–Fromthedesktop,right-clickMy Network Places > Properties.
• Right-clickontheLocal Area ConnectionwhichrepresentsyourD-Linkwirelessnetworkadapter(orotheradapter)whichwillbe
connected to your router.
• HighlightInternet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
• ClickUse the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as
your network or LAN IP address on your router.
Example:Iftherouter’sLANIPaddressis192.168.0.1,makeyourIP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.
• SetDefault Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your router or gateway.
• SetPrimary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router or gateway.
• TheSecondary DNSisoptional(youmayenteraDNSserverfromyourISP).
• ClickOK to save your settings.
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Windows® 7/Windows Vista® Users
• Click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.
• Right-clickontheLocal Area Connection which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter which will be connected to your
network.
• HighlightInternet Protocol Version 4 (TCP /IPv4) and click Properties.
• Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on
the same subnet as your network or LAN IP address on your router or
network.
Example:Iftherouter’sLANIPaddressis192.168.0.1,makeyourIP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.
• Set Default Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your router or
gateway.
• SetPrimary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router or
gateway.
• TheSecondary DNSisoptional(youmayenteraDNSserverfromyour
ISP).
• ClickOK to save your settings.
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Appendix D - Contacting Technical Support
Contacting Technical Support
Beforeyoucontacttechnicalsupport,pleasehavethefollowingready:
 •Modelnumberoftheproduct(e.g.DWA-525)
 •HardwareRevision(locatedonthelabelontheadapter(e.g.revA2)
 •SerialNumber(s/nnumberlocatedonthelabelontheadapter).
You can nd software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website as well as frequently asked questions and
answers to technical issues.
For customers within the United States:
Phone Support:
(877)453-5465
Internet Support:
http://support.dlink.com
For customers within Canada:
Phone Support:
(800)361-5265
Internet Support:
http://support.dlink.ca
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Appendix E - Warranty
Warranty
Subjecttothetermsandconditionssetforthherein,D-LinkSystems,Inc.(“D-Link”)providesthisLimitedWarranty:
• OnlytothepersonorentitythatoriginallypurchasedtheproductfromD-Linkoritsauthorizedresellerordistributor,and
• OnlyforproductspurchasedanddeliveredwithintheftystatesoftheUnitedStates,theDistrictofColumbia,U.S.Possessions
orProtectorates,U.S.MilitaryInstallations,oraddresseswithanAPOorFPO.
Limited Warranty:
D-LinkwarrantsthatthehardwareportionoftheD-Linkproductdescribedbelow(“Hardware”)willbefreefrommaterialdefectsinworkmanship
andmaterialsundernormalusefromthedateoforiginalretailpurchaseoftheproduct,fortheperiodsetforthbelow(“WarrantyPeriod”),except
as otherwise stated herein.
• Hardware(excludingpowersuppliesandfans):One(1)year
• Powersuppliesandfans:One(1)year
• Sparepartsandsparekits:Ninety(90)days
Thecustomer’s sole andexclusiveremedyand the entire liabilityofD-Link and itssuppliers underthis LimitedWarrantywillbe,at
D-Link’soption,torepairorreplacethedefectiveHardwareduringtheWarrantyPeriodatnochargetotheoriginalownerortorefundtheactual
purchasepricepaid.AnyrepairorreplacementwillberenderedbyD-LinkatanAuthorizedD-LinkServiceOce.Thereplacementhardware
neednotbeneworhaveanidenticalmake,modelorpart.D-Linkmay,atitsoption,replacethedefectiveHardwareoranypartthereofwithany
reconditionedproductthatD-Linkreasonablydeterminesissubstantiallyequivalent(orsuperior)inallmaterialrespectstothedefectiveHardware.
RepairedorreplacementhardwarewillbewarrantedfortheremainderoftheoriginalWarrantyPeriodorninety(90)days,whicheverislonger,
andissubjecttothesamelimitationsandexclusions.Ifamaterialdefectisincapableofcorrection,orifD-Linkdeterminesthatitisnotpractical
torepairorreplacethedefectiveHardware,theactualpricepaidbytheoriginalpurchaserforthedefectiveHardwarewillberefundedbyD-Link
uponreturntoD-LinkofthedefectiveHardware.AllHardwareorpartthereofthatisreplacedbyD-Link,orforwhichthepurchasepriceisrefunded,
shall become the property of D-Link upon replacement or refund.
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Appendix E - Warranty
Limited Software Warranty:
D-Linkwarrantsthatthesoftwareportionoftheproduct(“Software”)willsubstantiallyconformtoD-Link’sthencurrentfunctionalspecications
fortheSoftware,assetforthintheapplicabledocumentation,fromthedateoforiginalretailpurchaseoftheSoftwareforaperiodofninety(90)
days(“SoftwareWarrantyPeriod”),providedthattheSoftwareisproperlyinstalledonapprovedhardwareandoperatedascontemplatedinits
documentation.D-Linkfurtherwarrantsthat,duringtheSoftwareWarrantyPeriod,themagneticmediaonwhichD-LinkdeliverstheSoftwarewill
befreeofphysicaldefects.Thecustomer’ssoleandexclusiveremedyandtheentireliabilityofD-LinkanditssuppliersunderthisLimitedWarranty
willbe,atD-Link’soption,toreplacethenon-conformingSoftware(ordefectivemedia)withsoftwarethatsubstantiallyconformstoD-Link’s
functional specications for the Software or to refund the portion of the actual purchase price paid that is attributable to the Software. Except as
otherwiseagreedbyDLinkinwriting,thereplacementSoftwareisprovidedonlytotheoriginallicensee,andissubjecttothetermsandconditions
of the license granted by D-Link for the Software. Replacement Software will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period and is
subjecttothesamelimitationsandexclusions.Ifamaterialnon-conformanceisincapableofcorrection,orifD-Linkdeterminesinitssolediscretion
thatitisnotpracticaltoreplacethenon-conformingSoftware,thepricepaidbytheoriginallicenseeforthenon-conformingSoftwarewillbe
refundedbyD-Link;providedthatthenon-conformingSoftware(andallcopiesthereof)isrstreturnedtoD-Link.Thelicensegrantedrespecting
any Software for which a refund is given automatically terminates.
Non-Applicability of Warranty:
TheLimitedWarrantyprovidedhereunderforHardwareandSoftwareportionsofD-Link’sproductswillnotbeappliedtoanddoesnotcoverany
refurbishedproductandanyproductpurchasedthroughtheinventoryclearanceorliquidationsaleorothersalesinwhichD-Link,thesellers,or
theliquidatorsexpresslydisclaimtheirwarrantyobligationpertainingtotheproductandinthatcase,theproductisbeingsold“As-Is”withoutany
warrantywhatsoeverincluding,withoutlimitation,theLimitedWarrantyasdescribedherein,notwithstandinganythingstatedhereintothecontrary.
Submitting A Claim:
The customer shall return the product to the original purchase point based on its return policy. In case the return policy period has expired and the
productiswithinwarranty,thecustomershallsubmitaclaimtoD-Linkasoutlinedbelow:
• The customermustsubmitwiththeproduct aspartof theclaim awritten description oftheHardwaredefectorSoftware
nonconformanceinsucientdetailtoallowDLinktoconrmthesame,alongwithproofofpurchaseoftheproduct(suchasa
copyofthedatedpurchaseinvoicefortheproduct)iftheproductisnotregistered.
• ThecustomermustobtainaCaseIDNumberfromD-LinkTechnicalSupportat1-877-453-5465,whowillattempttoassistthe
customerinresolvinganysuspecteddefectswiththeproduct.Iftheproductisconsidereddefective,thecustomermustobtaina
ReturnMaterialAuthorization(“RMA”)numberbycompletingtheRMAformandenteringtheassignedCaseIDNumberathttps://
rma.dlink.com/.
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• AfteranRMAnumberisissued,thedefectiveproductmustbepackagedsecurelyintheoriginalorothersuitableshippingpackage
toensurethatitwillnotbedamagedintransit,andtheRMAnumbermustbeprominentlymarkedontheoutsideofthepackage.
Do not include any manuals or accessories in the shipping package. DLink will only replace the defective portion of the product
and will not ship back any accessories.
• Thecustomerisresponsibleforallin-boundshippingchargestoD-Link.NoCashonDelivery(“COD”)isallowed.ProductssentCOD
willeitherberejectedbyD-LinkorbecomethepropertyofD-Link.Productsshallbefullyinsuredbythecustomerandshipped
toD-LinkSystems,Inc.,17595Mt.Herrmann,FountainValley,CA92708.D-Linkwillnotbeheldresponsibleforanypackagesthat
are lost in transit to D-Link. The repaired or replaced packages will be shipped to the customer via UPS Ground or any common
carrierselectedbyD-Link.ReturnshippingchargesshallbeprepaidbyD-LinkifyouuseanaddressintheUnitedStates,otherwise
we will ship the product to you freight collect. Expedited shipping is available upon request and provided shipping charges are
prepaidbythecustomer.D-Linkmayrejectorreturnanyproductthatisnotpackagedandshippedinstrictcompliancewiththe
foregoingrequirements,orforwhichanRMAnumberisnotvisiblefromtheoutsideofthepackage.Theproductowneragreesto
payD-Link’sreasonablehandlingandreturnshippingchargesforanyproductthatisnotpackagedandshippedinaccordance
withtheforegoingrequirements,orthatisdeterminedbyD-Linknottobedefectiveornon-conforming.
What Is Not Covered:
TheLimitedWarrantyprovidedhereinbyD-Linkdoesnotcover:
Productsthat,inD-Link’sjudgment,havebeensubjectedtoabuse,accident,alteration,modication,tampering,negligence,misuse,faultyinstallation,
lackofreasonablecare,repairorserviceinanywaythatisnotcontemplatedinthedocumentationfortheproduct,orifthemodelorserialnumber
hasbeenaltered,tamperedwith,defacedorremoved;Initialinstallation,installationandremovaloftheproductforrepair,andshippingcosts;
Operationaladjustmentscoveredintheoperatingmanualfortheproduct,andnormalmaintenance;Damagethatoccursinshipment,duetoact
ofGod,failuresduetopowersurge,andcosmeticdamage;Anyhardware,software,rmwareorotherproductsorservicesprovidedbyanyone
otherthanD-Link;andProductsthathavebeenpurchasedfrominventoryclearanceorliquidationsalesorothersalesinwhichD-Link,thesellers,
or the liquidators expressly disclaim their warranty obligation pertaining to the product.
WhilenecessarymaintenanceorrepairsonyourProductcanbeperformedbyanycompany,werecommendthatyouuseonlyanAuthorizedD-Link
Service Oce. Improper or incorrectly performed maintenance or repair voids this Limited Warranty.
Disclaimer of Other Warranties:
EXCEPTFORTHELIMITEDWARRANTYSPECIFIEDHEREIN,THEPRODUCTISPROVIDED“AS-IS”WITHOUTANYWARRANTYOFANYKINDWHATSOEVER
INCLUDING,WITHOUTLIMITATION,ANYWARRANTYOFMERCHANTABILITY,FITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSEANDNONINFRINGEMENT.
IFANYIMPLIEDWARRANTYCANNOTBEDISCLAIMEDINANYTERRITORYWHEREAPRODUCTISSOLD,THEDURATIONOFSUCHIMPLIEDWARRANTY
SHALLBELIMITEDTOTHEDURATIONOFTHEAPPLICABLEWARRANTYPERIODSETFORTHABOVE.EXCEPTASEXPRESSLYCOVEREDUNDERTHE
LIMITEDWARRANTYPROVIDEDHEREIN,THEENTIRERISKASTOTHEQUALITY,SELECTIONANDPERFORMANCEOFTHEPRODUCTISWITHTHE
PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT.
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Limitation of Liability:
TOTHEMAXIMUMEXTENTPERMITTEDBYLAW,D-LINKISNOTLIABLEUNDERANYCONTRACT,NEGLIGENCE,STRICTLIABILITYOROTHERLEGAL
OREQUITABLETHEORYFORANYLOSSOFUSEOFTHEPRODUCT,INCONVENIENCEORDAMAGESOFANYCHARACTER,WHETHERDIRECT,SPECIAL,
INCIDENTALORCONSEQUENTIAL(INCLUDING,BUTNOTLIMITEDTO,DAMAGESFORLOSSOFGOODWILL,LOSSOFREVENUEORPROFIT,WORK
STOPPAGE,COMPUTERFAILUREORMALFUNCTION,FAILUREOFOTHEREQUIPMENTORCOMPUTERPROGRAMSTOWHICHD-LINK’SPRODUCT
ISCONNECTEDWITH,LOSSOFINFORMATIONORDATACONTAINEDIN,STOREDON,ORINTEGRATEDWITHANYPRODUCTRETURNEDTOD-LINK
FORWARRANTYSERVICE)RESULTINGFROMTHEUSEOFTHEPRODUCT,RELATINGTOWARRANTYSERVICE,ORARISINGOUTOFANYBREACHOF
THISLIMITEDWARRANTY,EVENIFD-LINKHASBEENADVISEDOFTHEPOSSIBILITYOFSUCHDAMAGES.THESOLEREMEDYFORABREACHOF
THEFOREGOINGLIMITEDWARRANTYISREPAIR,REPLACEMENTORREFUNDOFTHEDEFECTIVEORNONCONFORMINGPRODUCT.THEMAXIMUM
LIABILITYOFD-LINKUNDERTHISWARRANTYISLIMITEDTOTHEPURCHASEPRICEOFTHEPRODUCTCOVEREDBYTHEWARRANTY.THEFOREGOING
EXPRESSWRITTENWARRANTIESANDREMEDIESAREEXCLUSIVEANDAREINLIEUOFANYOTHERWARRANTIESORREMEDIES,EXPRESS,IMPLIED
OR STATUTORY.
Governing Law:
This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequentialdamages,orlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,sotheforegoinglimitationsandexclusionsmaynotapply.This
Limited Warranty provides specic legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Trademarks:
D-LinkisaregisteredtrademarkofD-LinkCorporation/D-LinkSystems,Inc.Othertrademarksorregisteredtrademarksarethepropertyoftheir
respective owners.
Copyright Statement:
No part of this publication or documentation accompanying this product may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any
derivativesuchastranslation,transformation,oradaptationwithoutpermissionfromD-LinkCorporation/D-LinkSystems,Inc.,asstipulatedbythe
UnitedStatesCopyrightActof1976andanyamendmentsthereto.Contentsaresubjecttochangewithoutpriornotice.
Copyright©2009-2011byD-LinkCorporation/D-LinkSystems,Inc.Allrightsreserved.
CE Mark Warning:
ThisisaClassBproduct.Inadomesticenvironment,thisproductmaycauseradiointerference,inwhichcasetheusermayberequiredtotake
adequate measures.
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClassBdigitaldevice,pursuanttoPart15oftheFCCRules.Theselimitsare
designedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterferenceinaresidentialinstallation.This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.
However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencewillnotoccurinaparticularinstallation.Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradio
ortelevisionreception,whichcanbedeterminedbyturningtheequipmento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.
- Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdierentfromthattowhichthereceiverisconnected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15oftheFCCRules.Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:(1)Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmful
interference,and(2)thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperation.
FCCCaution:Anychangesormodicationsnotexpresslyapprovedbythepartyresponsibleforcompliancecouldvoidtheuser’sauthorityto
operate this equipment.
IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the U.S.A. is rmware-limited to channels 1 through 11.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCCRadiationExposureStatement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This 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.
Industry Canada statement:
This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Ce dispositif est conforme à la norme CNR-210 d'Industrie Canada applicable aux
appareils radio exempts de licence. Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions
suivantes: (1) le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage préjudiciable, et (2) ce
dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reçu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de
provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable.
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with
minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations:
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies
pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec
un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.
This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of
[2] dB. Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry
Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an
antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by
Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna
type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power
(e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.
This radio transmitter(IC: 4216A-WA525A2/ Modèle: DWA-525A2) has been
approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the
maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type
indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the
maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
Ce dispositif a été conçu pour fonctionner avec une antenne ayant un gain maximal de
dB [2]. Une antenne à gain plus élevé est strictement interdite par les règlements
d'Industrie Canada. L'impédance d'antenne requise est de 50 ohms.
Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio
peutfonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur)
approuvé pourl'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de
brouillage radioélectriqueà l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type
d'antenne et son gain de sorte que lapuissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.)
ne dépasse pas l'intensité nécessaire àl'établissement d'une communication
satisfaisante.
Le présent émetteur radio (IC: 4216A-WA525A2/ Modèle: DWA-525A2) a été
approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés
ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l'impédance requise pour chaque
type d'antenne. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est
supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de
l'émetteur.
ANT Manufacuture Model name Peak Gain
(Included Cable loss)
(dBi)
Antenna
Type
Connector Type
Chain (0) WHA YU GROUP C037-510982-A 2.0 Dipole SMA Straight Plug
Reverse
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Appendix F - Registration
Version 1.1
August12,2011
Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights.
Registration
Register your product online at registration.dlink.com

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