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Building Networks for People

802.11g (2.4GHz)

Wireless G USB 2.0 Adapter

WUA-2340

D-Link

AirPlus X

TREME

D-Link AirPlus Xtreme GTM WUA-2340

2.4 GHz Wireless G USB 2.0 Adapter

At least 64MB of memory and a 500MHz processor

Properly installed and working USB Controller

Windows XP/2000

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A computer or laptop with an available USB 2.0 port

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Manual on CD-ROM

Quick Installation Guide

Cradle

Contents of Package:

Package Contents

If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.

System Requirements:

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Introduction

The D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G WUA-2340 Wireless G USB Adapter is an

802.11b/802.11g high-performance,convenient Plug & Play USB 2.0 solution

that brings wireless networking to your laptop or desktop PC.

With a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps (108Mbps* in Turbo

mode) you can connect to a wireless network at home, at the office or at any

wireless hotspot. Now you can stay connected wherever you are and

wherever you go.

The WUA-2340 is Wi-Fi compliant, meaning that it can connect and interoperate

with other 802.11b or 802.11g Wi-Fi-compliant wireless routers, access points

and adapters. The WUA-2340 connects to any available USB port on a laptop or

desktop Windows -based computer and also includes a USB cradle. With the

optional USB cradle, the WUA-2340 can be positioned virtually anywhere at a

workstation to achieve the best available wireless signal reception - whether

that workstation is in your office, on your deck or patio, by the pool, at the local

coffee shop, or in an airport terminal while waiting to board your next flight.

The adapter works with Microsoft Windows XP and Windows 2000 operating

systems to ensure that you’ll be up and running on a wireless network in just a

matter of seconds.

Using its default settings, the WUA-2340 automatically connects to other

D-Link AirPlus Xtreme GTM wireless products as soon as it active.

*Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data

throughput will vary. Network conditions and evironmental factors lower actual data throughput rate.

The WUA-2340 has the newest, strongest and most advanced security features

available today. When used with other 802.11 WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)

and 802.1x compatible products in a network with a RADIUS server, the security

features include:

WPA: Wi-Fi Protected Access which authorizes and identifies users based

on a secret key that changes automatically at regular intervals. WPA

uses TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) to change the temporal

key every 10,000 packets (a packet is a kind of message transmitted

over a network.) This ensures much greater security than the standard

WEP security. (By contrast, the previous WEP encryption

implementations required the keys to be changed manually.)

For home users that will not incorporate a RADIUS server in their network, the

security for the WUA-2340, used in conjunction with other WPA-compatible

802.11 products, will still be much stronger than ever before. Utilizing the

Pre-Shared Key mode of WPA, the WUA-2340 will obtain a new security key

every time it connects to the 802.11 network. You only need to input your

encryption information once in the configuration menu. No longer will you have

to manually input a new WEP key frequently to ensure security. With the

WUA-2340 , you will automatically receive a new key every time you connect,

vastly increasing the safety of your communication.

Introduction (continued)

802.1x: Authentication which is a first line of defense against intrusion. In the

authentication process, the Authentication Server verifies the identity of

the client attempting to connect to the network. Unfamiliar clients would

be denied access.

Features and Benefits

3Environmental factors may adversely affect range.

User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities.

Supports Infrastructure networks via an access point and

Peer-to-Peer communication in Ad-Hoc mode.

Connects at up to 328 feet indoors3.

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1 year warranty.

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2Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput.

1Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data

throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors lower actual data throughput rate.

Compact size for placement anywhere.

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Convenience of Plug & Play installation.

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Fully 802.11b/802.11g compatible.

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USB 2.0 standard2.

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Better Security with 802.1x and WPA - In addition to 64-,128-bit WEP

encryption, you can also securely connect to a wireless network using

802.1x for wireless authentication, as well as WPA (Wi-Fi Protected

Access) providing you a much higher level of security for your data and

communication than has previously been available.

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Provides maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps

(108Mbps1 in Turbo mode).

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Optimal wireless reception using its cradle (included). Position the

WUA-2340 almost anywhere in your workspace to achieve the best

reception possible.

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Wireless Basics

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.

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. D-Link wireless products will

allow you access to the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be

able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking brings.

A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a computer network that transmits

and receives data with radio signals instead of wires. WLANs are used

increasingly in both home and office environments, and public areas such as

airports, coffee shops and universities. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN

technology are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently.

Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure

have proven to be beneficial to many users.

People use WLAN technology for many different purposes:

Mobility - Productivity increases when people have access to data in any

location within the operating range of the WLAN. Management decisions based

on real-time information can significantly improve worker efficiency.

Low Implementation Costs - WLANs are easy to set up, manage, change

and relocate. Networks that frequently change can benefit from WLANs ease

of implementation. WLANs can operate in locations where installation of wiring

may be impractical.

Installation and Network Expansion - Installing a WLAN system can be fast

and easy and can eliminate the need to pull cable through walls and ceilings.

Wireless technology allows the network to go where wires cannot go - even

outside the home or office.

Inexpensive Solution - Wireless network devices are as competitively priced

as conventional Ethernet network devices.

Scalability - WLANs can be configured in a variety of ways to meet the needs

of specific applications and installations. Configurations are easily changed

and range from Peer-to-Peer networks suitable for a small number of users to

larger Infrastructure networks to accommodate hundreds or thousands of

users, depending on the number of wireless devices deployed.

Installation Considerations

The WUA-2340 lets you access your network using a wireless connection from

virtually anywhere within its operating range. 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:

Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical

devices or appliances that generate RF noise.

Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the WUA-2340 and other

network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your

WUA-2340 range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices

so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.

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.

Building materials can impede the wireless signal - a solid metal door

or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range. Try to position

wireless devices and computers with wireless adapters so that the

signal passes through drywall or open doorways and not other materials.

Wireless Basics (continued)

A wireless router - D-Link AirPlus Xtreme GTM DI-624

A laptop computer with a D-Link AirPlus Xtreme GTM WUA-2340

A desktop computer with a D-Link AirPlus Xtreme GTM WUA-2340

A cable modem - D-Link DCM-201

With its default settings, the WUA-2340 will connect with other

D-Link AirPlus Xtreme GTM products, right out of the box.

Getting Started

There are basically two modes of networking:

Infrastructure – using an access point or router, such as the DI-624.

Ad-Hoc – directly connecting to another computer, for Peer-to-Peer

communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer,

such as two or more WUA-2340 Wireless Network USB adapters.

On the following pages we will show you an example of an Infrastructure

Network and an Ad-Hoc Network.

An Infrastructure network contains an access point or router. The

Infrastructure network example shown on the following page contains the

following D-Link network devices (your existing network may be comprised of

other devices):

You will need broadband Internet access (a cable or DSL-subscriber

line into your home or office).

Consult with your cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the

modem.

Connect the cable or DSL modem to your broadband router.

(See the Quick Installation Guide included with your router.)

Install the D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G WUA-2340 Wireless USB 2.0

adapter into an available USB port on your desktop computer.

(See the Quick Installation Guide included with the WUA-2340.)

Getting Started (continued)

For a typical wireless setup at home (as shown above), please do the following:

Setting up a Wireless Infrastructure Network

Install the D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G WUA-2340 wireless USB 2.0

adapter into an available USB port on your laptop computer.

(See the Quick Installation Guide included with the WUA-2340.)

WUA-2340

Getting Started (continued)

Setting up a Wireless Ad-Hoc Network

When assigning IP addresses to the computers on the network, please

remember that the IP address for each computer must be in the same

IP address range as all the computers in the network, and the subnet

mask must be exactly the same for all the computers in the network.

For example: If the first computer is assigned an IP address of 192.168.0.2

with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0, then the second computer can be

assigned an IP address of 192.168.0.3 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0,

etc.

IMPORTANT: If computers or other devices are assigned the same IP

address, one or more of the devices may not be visible on the network.

IP Address

Install the D-Link AirPlus Xtreme GTM WUA-2340 Wireless USB 2.0

adapter into the desktop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide

included with the product.)

Set the wireless configuration for the adapters to Ad-Hoc mode, set

the adapters to the same channel, and assign an IP address to each

computer on the Ad-Hoc network.

Install the D-Link AirPlus Xtreme GTM WUA-2340 Wireless USB 2.0

adapter into the laptop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide

included with the product.)

WUA-2340

Wireless G USB 2.0 Adapter

Select the Wireless Networks tab.

Uncheck the box in the properties window

that enables windows configuration.

D-Link AirPlus Xtreme GTM WUA-2340 uses the Configuration Utility as

the management software. The utility provides the user an easy interface to

change any settings related to the wireless adapter. After you have completed

the installation of the WUA-2340 (refer to the Quick Installation Guide that

came with your purchase) whenever you start the computer, the Configuration

Utility starts automatically and the system tray icon is loaded in the toolbar

(see illustration below.*) Clicking on the utility icon will start the Configuration

Utility. Another way to start the Configuration Utility is to click on

Start>Programs>D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G >D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G Utility.

Using the Configuration Utility

If you are using Windows XP, you can use either the Zero Configuration Utility

or the D-Link Configuration Utility.

If the icon does not display in the taskbar, then click on

this icon on your desktop to open.

To use the D-Link Configuration Utility with XP, right-click

on the wireless network icon in the taskbar in the lower

right-hand corner of your computer screen.

In the window that appears, select

View Available Wireless Networks

and click the Advanced button. The

screen at right will appear.

After you have done this, you can then use the D-Link

Configuration Utility with XP by clicking on the D-Link

Configuration Utility icon. *Configuration Utility icon

in the system tray

Using the Configuration Utility (continued)

Link Info

SSID:

The Service Set Identifier is the name assigned to the wireless network. The

factory SSID setting is default.

Status:

Displays the MAC address of the access point or router to which the

WUA-2340 is associated.

Frequency:

802.11b indicates that the WUA-2340 is communicating in the 2.4GHz band.

Wireless Mode:

Either Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc will be displayed here. (Please see the Getting

Started section in this manual for an explanation of these two modes.)

Using the Configuration Utility (continued)

Tx Rate:

The default setting is Auto; Tx Rate settings are automatically determined for

a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps (108Mbps* in Turbo mode).

Channel:

The default setting is Auto. The channel selection is automatically determined

by the WUA-2340 .

Signal Quality:

Displays the signal strength and the link quality of the WUA-2340 s wireless

connection to the access point or router.

Packet Count:

Displays the statistics of the data packets that are transmitted and received.

Encryption:

You can see if WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is Enabled or Disabled here.

Rescan Button:

Rescans for the strongest signal with the current SSID and associates with

that access point or router.

Connection Info:

When the WUA-2340 is connected to a wireless network, Connected will be

displayed in this field.

*Maximum wireless signal rate derived from 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput

will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors lower actual data throughput rate.

Configuration

Using the Configuration Utility (continued)

Wireless Mode:

SSID:

Data Encryption:

Service Set Identifier is a name that identifies a wireless network. Access points

and wireless devices attempting to connect to a specific WLAN (Wireless Local

Area Network) must use the same SSID. The default setting is default.

Click on the pull-down menu; select from the following options:

Infrastructure - connecting to the WLAN using an access point. (This is

the default setting).

Ad-Hoc – wireless mode used when connecting directly to a computer

equipped with a wireless adapter in a Peer-to-Peer environment.

Select Enabled or Disabled.

Using the Configuration Utility (continued)

Authentication:

Keys 1-4:

When you select WEP encryption, you will enter up to four WEP keys in the

fields provided, using either Hexadecimal or ASCII format. From the keys you

have entered, select the default key by clicking on the button next to it.

Choose one of the following modes:

Open Authentication – the WUA-2340

is visible to all devices on the network.

Shared Authentication – allows

communication only with other devices

with identical WEP settings.

WPA – Wi-Fi protected access improves

upon WEP security. In conjunction with

a RADIUS server and EAP (extensible

authentication protocol), WPA ensures

that only authenticated users access the

network.

Click Apply to save changes.

Authentication Config:

When you enable IEEE 802.1X click on Authentication Config.

The Advanced Security Settings screen will appear. See the following pages

for more information.

IP Settings

Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F.

ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is a code for

representing English letters as numbers from 0-127.

IEEE 802.1X:

Select Enabled or Disabled. 802.1x requires that a RADIUS server be included

in your network in order to authenticate users.

Key Length:

Select the key length and either ASCII (e.g., a word) or hexadecimal format.

WPA-PSK – provides user authentication without a RADIUS server in

the network. PSK (Pre-Shared Key) provides authentication through use

of a passphrase that is shared by the devices on the network. This is the

most secure encryption available without a RADIUS server.

IP Settings:

When you click IP Settings in the Configuration window, the pop-up screen

above will appear. Configure the IP Settings in this window.

Using the Configuration Utility (continued)

IP Settings

Proxy Settings

Check Apply with a profile proxy to

use a proxy server in your network. A

proxy server increases the speed of

web page retrieval and can also act

as a filter to limit access to specific

Web sites.

Using a Proxy Server

When this option is selected, the proxy

server will automatically adjust to the

settings of the network.

Automatically detect settings:

Select this option and input the IP

address of the proxy server to ensure

that the proxy server will be utilized.

Use automatic configuration:

To use a proxy server, select this

option.

Use a proxy server:

Select this to allow direct access to

local internal addresses without

including the extra step of routing the

request through the proxy server.

Bypass proxy server for local

address:

Using the Configuration Utility (continued)

Proxy Settings (continued)

To use the same proxy server for all

protocols, select this option and enter

the IP address for the proxy server in

the HTTP field. Other fields will be

unavailable. Enter the port number for

the proxy server.

Use the same proxy server for

all protocols:

HTTP, Secure, FTP, Gopher,

Socks:

if you are not using the same proxy

server for all protocols, enter the proxy

server address, either in IP address

or domain name format and its

corresponding port, for each of these

protocols.

HTTP: Hyper Text Transfer Protocol

is used to transfer files from a Web server onto a browser for viewing.

FTP: File Transfer Protocol. FTP is most commonly used to upload and

download files on the Internet.

Gopher: Gopher is an early Internet protocol that organizes files in a

structured list for database searching.

Secure: HTTPS protocol is based on SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) technology.

It is a protocol for transmitting private documents over the Internet using a

private key to encrypt data. URLs that begin with HTTPS often use the protocol

to securely obtain confidential information such as credit card numbers.

Socks: Socks is a proxy server that provides a simple firewall. SocksV5 offers

authentication.

Exceptions: To allow specific IP addresses to bypass proxy servers, enter the

IP addresses here. You can also enter “wildcards” to allow a category of website

to bypass the proxy servers. For instance, if you enter www.*.com, the browser

will bypass the proxy servers for most Websites.

Using the Configuration Utility (continued)

Advanced

Frequency:

Select 802.11b/g for

compatibility with both

802.11b or 802.11g

networks, or select 802.11b

only.

Super G:

Selecting Super G mode

enables a maximum

wireless signal rate of up to

108Mbps.*

*Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data

throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors lower actual data throughput rate.

XR Mode:

Launch Utility on Startup:

Power Mode:

Disable -This default setting consumes the most power.

Enable - This setting consumes the least power.

Starting Ad Hoc Network:

When using Ad Hoc mode, select the frequency here.

Ad Hoc Channel:

Select the Ad Hoc channel when in Ad Hoc mode. When communicating in

Ad Hoc mode, all devices must share the same channel.

Profile IP Settings:

Select Enable or Disable.

Click Apply if you have made any changes.

Enable or Disable range

extension mode. Enabling

this feature allows you to

increase the range of your communication without adding additional hardware.

You can Enable or Disable the IP Settings portion of your profile here. If you

select Disable you will need to configure the IP address information each time

you connect to a network. If you select Enable you will maintain the same IP

address information each time you connect to a network.

Using the Configuration Utility (continued)

Fragmentation Threshold:

This value should remain at its default setting of 2432. If you experience a high

packet error rate, you may slightly increase your Fragmentation Threshold within

the value range of 256 to 2432. Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low

may result in poor performance.

This value should remain at its default setting of 2432. If inconsistent data flow

is a problem, only a minor modification should be made.

RTS Threshold:

Advanced (continued)

Refresh:

Click on Refresh to get the

most updated list of

available networks.

Using the Configuration Utility (continued)

Site Survey

Available Network:

The top section of the window displays the Available Networks. Scroll up and

down the list and highlight the network to which you wish to connect. Click on

the Connect button.

Profile:

In the lower half of the screen, you can manage the profiles that you have

created for the wireless network at home, at the office and in public places.

Scroll up and down and highlight the profile that you wish to configure. You can

Add or Remove a profile, or configure the Properties of the profile in order to

connect with an available network.

Connect:

Highlight a network profile; click Connect to connect to that network.

Rescan:

Click Rescan to rescan and connect to the strongest signal with the current

SSID.

Configure:

Highlight an existing

network and click

Configure; the

configuration window on the

next page will appear.

Advanced:

Highlight a network; click

Advanced to and the

screen on the next page

will appear.

Add:

Click Add and the screen on the next page will appear.

Remove:

Highlight a network profile; click Remove to remove a network from the profile

list.

Properties:

Highlight a network profile; click Properties and the screen on the next page

will appear.

Using the Configuration Utility (continued)

Site Survey > Add

If you clicked on Add, you

can configure, in this

window, all the properties of

a profile that you wish to add

to the network.

In this window you can

select the type of network

connection.

Click OK to save the

changes.

If you clicked on

Configuration or

Properties you can

configure, in this window, all

the properties of a profile that

already exists in the

network.

Click OK to save the

changes.

Advanced

Configuration, Add or Properties

If you select WPA in the

Authentication field, please

see detailed instructions for

configuring WPA on the

following pages.

Using the Configuration Utility (continued)

Authentication > WPA

After you click Authentication Config, the Advanced Security Settings screen

will appear. Please see the following page.

Select the available

network to which you

want to connect.

Click

Configure.

Click Authentication

Config.

Select WPA in the

Authentication field.

Using the Configuration Utility (continued)

Authentication > WPA > Advanced Security Settings

Select the EAP type

here.

Click Validate Server

if your authentication

server requires it.

Enter the User Name.

Click Add and the

window on the following

page will appear.

Click OK to save the

changes.

Leave the User

Certificate field blank.

EAP Type: Extensible Authentication Protocols (EAP-TLS, LEAP, EAP-TTLS,

PEAP) 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.

Validate Server: Some RADIUS servers require that the Validate Server

field be selected. Check this field if your RADIUS server requires validation.

User Certificate: A certificate authority (CA) issues User Certificates to

verify that a public key belongs to a specific individual or company. This field

is not required here and is left blank.

User Name: Enter the user name (admin) here.

Using the Configuration Utility (continued)

Authentication > WPA > Advanced Security Settings > Add

Enter the IP address of

the RADIUS server in

your network.

Click OK to save the

changes.

After entering the information and clicking OK in the dialog box above,the window

on the previous page will appear. Click OK to complete the WPA configuration.

Authentication > WPA -PSK

Suitable for the home user, WPA-PSK (WPA Pre-Shared Key) is a superior

form of security that does not require a RADIUS server in the network.

To use WPA-PSK, enter a passphrase that is shared by all the devices on the

network.

By using TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol), the security keys change at

set intervals, creating a network that is more secure than one that utilizes WEP

encryption alone.

Using the Configuration Utility (continued)

Authentication > WPA-PSK

Click

Configure.

Select WPA-PSK in

the Authentication

field.

Select the available

network to which you

want to connect.

WPA-PSK does

not require a

RADIUS Server

in the network.

Click Authentication

Config.

Using the Configuration Utility (continued)

Authentication > WPA-PSK (continued)

Enter the WPA

Passphrase. All the

devices on the

network must share

this same

passphrase in order

to communicate on

the network.

About

Advanced Security Settings

The About screen

gives you the MAC

address, Utility

Version and the Driver

Version of the

WUA-2340.

Click OK.

The configuration is

complete.

Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP

In this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work,

using Microsoft Windows XP.

Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.com

and http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking

computers using Windows 2000/Me/98SE.

Go to Start>Control Panel>Network Connections.

Select Set up a home or small office network.

Networking Basics

When this screen appears, click Next.

Please follow all the instructions in this window:

Networking Basics (continued)

Click Next.

In the following window, select the best description of your computer. If your

computer connects to the Internet through a router, select the second option

as shown.

Click Next.

Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional.)

Networking Basics (continued)

Click Next.

Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the

same Workgroup name.

Click Next.

Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes.

Networking Basics (continued)

When the changes are complete, click Next.

Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer.

This may take a few minutes.

In the window below, select the option that fits your needs. In this example,

Create a Network Setup Disk has been selected. You will run this disk on

each of the computers on your network. Click Next.

Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive A.

Networking Basics (continued)

Please read the information under Here’s how in the screen below. After you

complete the Network Setup Wizard you will use the Network Setup Disk to

run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on your

network. To continue click Next.

Networking Basics (continued)

Please read the information on this screen, then click Finish to complete the

Network Setup Wizard.

The new settings will take effect when you restart the computer. Click Yes to

restart the computer.

You have completed configuring this computer. Next, you will need to run the

Network Setup Disk on all the other computers on your network. After running

the Network Setup Disk on all your computers, your new wireless network

will be ready to use.

Networking Basics (continued)

Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen).

Right-click on My Computer.

Select Properties.

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Select the Computer

Name Tab in the

System Properties

window.

You may enter a

Computer Description

if you wish; this field is

optional.

To rename the computer

and join a domain, click

Change.

Networking Basics (continued)

Naming Your Computer

To name your computer in Windows XP, please follow these directions:

In this window, enter the

Computer name.

Select Workgroup and

enter the name of the

Workgroup.

All computers on your

network must have the

same Workgroup name.

Click OK.

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Checking the IP Address in Windows XP

All wireless adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the same

IP address range (see Getting Started in this manual for a definition of IP

address range.) To check on the IP address of an adapter, please do the

following:

Right-click on the

Local Area

Connection

icon in the task

bar.

Click on Status.

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Networking Basics (continued)

Naming Your Computer

This window will appear.

Click the Support

tab.

Click Close.

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Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000

Note: Many broadband routers will automatically assign IP addresses to the

computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)

technology. If you are using a DHCP-capable router you will not need to

assign static IP addresses.

If you are not using a DHCP capable router, or you need to assign a static IP

address, please follow these instructions:

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Go to Start.

Click on

Control

Panel.

Networking Basics (continued)

Checking the IP Address in Windows XP

Double-click on Network

Connections.

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Click on Properties.

Right-click on Local Area

Connections.

Networking Basics (continued)

Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000

Input your IP address and

subnet mask. (The IP

addresses on your

network must be within the

same range. For example,

if one computer has an IP

address of 192.168.0.2, the

other computers should

have IP addresses that are

sequential, like 192.168.0.3

and 192.168.0.4. The

subnet mask must be the

same for all the computers

on the network.)

Input your DNS server

addresses. (Note: If you

are entering a DNS

server, you must enter

the IP address of the

Default Gateway.)



The DNS server information will be supplied

by your ISP (Internet Service Provider.)

Click OK.

Click on Internet

Protocol (TCP/IP).

Click Properties.



Networking Basics (continued)

Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000

Checking the Wireless Connection

by Pinging in Windows XP and 2000

Go to Start > Run > type cmd. A window similar to this one will appear. Type

ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, where xxx is the IP address of the wireless router or

access point. A good wireless connection will show four replies from the wire-

less router or access point, as shown.

Networking Basics (continued)

1. How do I check to see that the drivers for the WUA-2340 are

installed properly?

Click Device

Manager.

Select the

Hardware

Tab.



Troubleshooting

Go to Start > My

Computer >

Properties.



This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the

installation and operation of the WUA-2340. Read the following descriptions if

you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP. If

you have another operating system, these solutions will still apply although the

appearance on your computer screen may differ.)

Troubleshooting (continued)



Double-click on

Network Adapters.

Right-click on

D-Link AirPlus G

WUA-2340 Wireless

USB 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.

D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G132 Wireless USB Adapter

Troubleshooting (continued)

2. What variables may cause my wireless products to lose reception?

D-Link products let you access your network from virtually anywhere you want.

However, the positioning of the products within your environment will affect the

wireless range. Please refer to Installation Considerations in the Wireless

Basics section of this manual for further information about the most

advantageous placement of your D-Link wireless products.

3. Why does my wireless connection keep dropping?

4. Why can’t I get a wireless connection?

If you have enabled encryption on the WUA-2340 , you must also enable

encryption on all wireless devices in the network in order to establish a wireless

connection.

If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones, X-10 equipment or other home

security systems, ceiling fans, and lights, your wireless connection will

degrade dramatically or drop altogether. Try changing the channel on

your router, access point and wireless adapter to a different channel to

avoid interference.



Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet) from electrical devices that

generate RF noise, like microwaves, monitors, electric motors, etc.



The encryption settings are: 64- or 128-bit. Make sure that the

encryption bit level is the same on the router and the WUA-2340.



Make sure that the SSID on the wireless router (if you have one in your

network) and the WUA-2340 are exactly the same. If they are not,

wireless connection will not be established. The default SSID is default.



IEEE 802.11g

Technical Specifications

USB 2.01



Standard

80% maximum, non-condensing

Humidity:



Antenna Type:

Omni-directional



Modulation Technology:

54, 48, 36,24, 18, 11, 9, 6 5.5, 2, 1Mbps (with Automatic Fallback)

Data Rates:



2.4GHz to 2.462GHz

Frequency Range:



Indoors: Up to 328 feet (100 meters)

Range:2



IEEE 802.11b



USB 2.0

Bus Type



Temperature

Operating: 0ºC to 40ºC (32ºF to 104ºF)

Storing: -20ºC to 75ºC (4ºF to 167ºF)



Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)

Complimentary Code Keying (CCK)



64-, 128-bit WEP

WPA - Wi-Fi Protected Access



Security:

CSMA/CA with ACK

Media Access Control:



Outdoors: Up to 1,312 feet (400 meters)



2 - Environmental factors may adversely affect wireless signal range

1 - Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect range

Technical Specifications (continued)

Receiver Sensitivity:

L = 3.3 inches

W = 2.1 inches

H = 0.2 inches

Physical Dimensions:



5.5Mbps CCK

2Mbps QPSK

1Mbps BPSK



11Mbps OFDM

9Mbps OFDM

6Mbps OFDM



24Mbps OFDM

18Mbps OFDM

12Mbps OFDM



54Mbps OFDM

48Mbps OFDM

36Mbps OFDM



14Bm ± 2dB

Transmitter Output Power:



0.021 lb. (4.4g)

Weight:



1 year

Warranty:



FCC part 15b

Certifications:



D-Link AirPlusTM G products can transfer data up to 5 times faster than standard 802.11b networks. They are also interoperable with 802.11b compliant

wireless devices.

FCC Part 15 B/C

Technical Support

You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website.

D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and

within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product.

U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link Technical Support through our

website, or by phone.

Tech Support for customers within the United States:

D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:

(877) 453-5465

24 hours a day, seven days a week.

D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:

http://support.dlink.com

email:support@dlink.com

Tech Support for customers within Canada:

D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:

(800) 361-5265

Monday to Friday 7:30am to 12:00am EST

D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:

http://support.dlink.ca

email:support@dlink.ca

Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limited

warranty for its product only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from:

•D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor and

•Products purchased and delivered within the fifty states of the United States, the District of

Columbia, U.S. Possessions or Protectorates, U.S. Military Installations, addresses with an

APO or FPO.

Limited Warranty: D-Link warrants that the hardware portion of the D-Link products described

below will be free from material defects in workmanship and materials from the date of original retail

purchase of the product, for the period set forth below applicable to the product type (“Warranty

Period”), except as otherwise stated herein.

1-Year Limited Warranty for the Product(s) is defined as follows:

•Hardware (excluding power supplies and fans) One (1) Year

•Power Supplies and Fans One (1) Year

•Spare parts and spare kits Ninety (90) days

D-Link’s sole obligation shall be to repair or replace the defective Hardware during the Warranty Period

at no charge to the original owner or to refund at D-Link’s sole discretion. Such repair or replacement will

be rendered by D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement Hardware need not be

new or have an identical make, model or part. D-Link may in its sole discretion 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 from the date

of original retail purchase. If a material defect is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines in its sole

discretion that it is not practical to repair or replace the defective Hardware, the 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.

Limited Software Warranty: D-Link warrants that the software portion of the product (“Software”)

will substantially conform to D-Link’s then current functional specifications 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 (“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

Warranty Period, the magnetic media on which D-Link delivers the Software will be free of physical

defects. D-Link’s sole obligation shall be to replace the non-conforming Software (or defective media)

with software that substantially conforms to D-Link’s functional specifications for the Software or to

refund at D-Link’s sole discretion. Except as otherwise agreed by D-Link 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. Software will be warranted for the remainder of the original

Warranty Period from the date or original retail purchase. 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 first 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

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, the

Limited 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:

Warranty and Registration

(USA only)

•The customer must submit with the product as part of the claim a written description of the

Hardware defect or Software nonconformance in sufficient detail to allow D-Link to confirm

the same.

•The original product owner must obtain a Return Material Authorization (“RMA”) number from

the Authorized D-Link Service Office and, if requested, provide written proof of purchase of

the product (such as a copy of the dated purchase invoice for the product) before the

warranty service is provided.

•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. D-Link will only replace the defective portion

of the Product and will not ship back any accessories.

•The customer is responsible for all in-bound shipping charges to D-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. 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, with shipping charges prepaid. Expedited shipping is available if shipping charges are

prepaid by the customer and upon request.

•Return Merchandise Ship-To Address

USA: 17595 Mt. Herrmann St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Canada: 2180 Winston Park Drive, Oakville, ON, L6H 5W1 (Visit http://www.dlink.ca for detailed

warranty information within Canada)

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: This limited warranty provided by D-Link does not cover: Products, if in D-Link’s

judgment, have been subjected to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse,

faulty installation, 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, firmware or other products or services provided by anyone other than D-

Link; 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. Repair by anyone other than D-Link or an Authorized D-Link Service Office will void this

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 NON-INFRINGEMENT. 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

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HEREIN, THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY, SELECTION AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT IS

WITH THE PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT.

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-

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OR INTEGRATED WITH ANY PRODUCT RETURNED TO D-LINK FOR WARRANTY SERVICE) RESULTING

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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 NON-CONFORMING PRODUCT. THE MAXIMUM

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.

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 specific legal rights and the product owner may also have other rights which vary

from state to state.

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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.

FCC 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 communication. 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 off and on, the user is encouraged

to try to correct the interference by one or more 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 different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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.

FCC Caution:

The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized

modifications to this equipment; such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

For a detailed warranty outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local

D-Link office.

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 a minimum distance of 20cm between the

radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located and must not operate in conjunction

with any other antenna or transmitter.

IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to channels 1

through 11.

This equipment has been SAR-evaluated for use in laptops (notebooks) with side slot configuration.

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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