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D-Link DWA-510 User Manual

Table o Contents

Product Overview ...................................................3Package Contents ..............................................................3System Requirements .......................................................3Introduction .......................................................................4Features .............................................................................5Hardware Overview ...........................................................6

LEDs ...........................................................................6

Installation ...........................................................7Getting Started ..................................................................7

Remove Existing Installations .....................................7Disable Other Wireless Adapters .................................8

Wireless Installation Considerations ................................10Adapter Installation..........................................................11

Confguration ...................................................... 15D-Link Con guration Utility .............................................15

Wireless Networks ....................................................16

My Wireless Networks ..............................................17Support ..................................................................... 0About ........................................................................ 1

Windows XP Con guration Utility ..................................Disabling The Windows XP Utility ........................... 3

Wireless Security ................................................. 25What is WEP? .................................................................. 5

What is WPA?.................................................................. 6Con gure WEP ................................................................ 7

Using the D-Link Utility ............................................. 7Using the Windows XP Utility ................................. 9

Con gure WPA/WPA Passphrase ..................................31Using the D-Link Utility .............................................31Using the Windows XP Utility .................................33

Con gure WPA/WPA .....................................................35Using the D-Link Utility .............................................35

Con gure 80 .1x .............................................................36Using the D-Link Utility .............................................36

Troubleshooting ................................................... 37

Wireless Basics ................................................... 42

Networking Basics ................................................ 47Check your IP address .....................................................47Statically Assign an IP address ........................................48

Technical Specifcations ......................................... 49

Table o Contents

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3D-Link DWA-510 User Manual

Section 1 - Product Overview

D-Link DWA-510 Wireless G Desktop Adapter Manual, So tware, and Warranty on CD

System Requirements A desktop computer with an available PCI slot Windows 000, XP, 98SE, Me or Vista 300MHz processor and at least 64MB o RAM An 80 .11g or 80 .11b access point (for Infrastructure mode ), or another 80 .11g or 80 .11b wireless adapter

( or Ad-Hoc, Peer-to-Peer networking mode. )

Product OverviewPackage Contents

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IntroductionThe D-Link Wireless G DWA-510 Desktop adapter eatures the very latest in advanced wireless silicon chip technology to delivera maximum wireless signal rate o up to 54Mbps* in the .4GHz requency. The DWA-510 also works with 80 .11b standard

wireless devices and when used with other D-Link Wireless G products delivers throughput speeds capable o handling heavy datapayloads.

The DWA-510 also includes a con guration utility to discover available wireless networks and create and save detailed connectivitypro les or those networks most o ten accessed.

The DWA-510 is a power ul 3 -bit Desktop adapter that installs quickly and easily into desktop PCs and when used

with other D-Link Wireless G products automatically connects to the network. Like all D-Link wireless adapters, theDWA-510 can be used in Ad-Hoc mode to connect directly with other .4GHz wireless computers or peer-to-peer le sharing orin In rastructure mode to connect with a wireless access point or wireless router or access to the Internet in your o ce or homenetwork. The DWA-510 is an ideal solution enabling wireless networking capabilities on desktops PCs or the home or o ce.

* Maximum wireless signal rate derived rom IEEE Standard 80 .11g speci cations. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental actors,including volume o network tra c, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental actors will adverselya ect wireless signal range.

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Faster Wireless Networking - Faster data trans ers mean increased productivity. With the DWA-510 in your desktopPC, you will have the fexibility o wireless networking speeds that save you time and money.

Compatible with 80 .11b and 80 .11g Devices - Fully compatible with the IEEE 80 .11b and 80 .11g standards, theDWA-510 can connect with existing 80 .11b or 80 .11g compliant routers, access points and cards. That means you canstill communicate with colleagues and riends while you have the ability to link to even more wireless networks.

3 -bit PCI Per ormance/Plug & Play Connectivity - The DWA-510 is a power ul 3 -bit PCI adapter that installs quicklyand easily into desktop PCs, and when used with other D-Link Wireless G products will automatically connect to thenetwork out o the box.

User- riendly con guration and diagnostic utilities.

Features

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Hardware OverviewLEDs

ACTA blinking light indicates transmission odata.

Link

A steady light indicates a connection to awireless network.

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Section - Installation

Getting Started

InstallationThis section will walk you through the installation process. I you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in device managerbe ore installing your D-Link adapter. Also, i you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure any so twareis uninstalled.

Be ore installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please veri y the ollowing:

Remove any previous installations o wireless adapters Disable any built-in wireless adapters Veri y the settings such as the SSID and security settings o the network(s) you want to connect to

Remove Existing Installations

I youve installed a di erent manu actures adapter or a di erent model D-Link adapter, make sure the so tware is uninstalled be oreinstalling the new so tware. Some utilities may cause a confict with the new so tware. I you plan to use multiple adapters at di erenttimes, make sure the utilities are not set to load when your computer boots up. Windows XP users may use the built-in wirelessutility or all adapters.

To remove any old so tware:Windows Vista users: ClickStart > Control Panel > Program & Features .Windows XP users: ClickStart > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs .

Windows 000 users: ClickStart > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs .

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Disable Other Wireless Adapters

Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. To prevent any conficts or con usion with the D-Link wireless adapter,it is recommended to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters).

From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties .

Click theHardware tab and then click Device Manager . Scroll down the list andclick the + sign to the le t o Network Adapters.

Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and selectDisable .

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ClickYes 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. I you would like to usethe adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable.

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Wireless Installation ConsiderationsThe D-Link wireless adapter lets you access your network using a wireless connection rom virtually anywhere within the operatingrange o your wireless network. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location o walls, ceilings, or other objects that

the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types o materials and backgroundRF (radio requency) noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to ollow these basic guidelines:

1. Keep the number o walls and ceilings between the D-Link adapter and other network devices to a minimum - eachwall or ceiling can reduce your adapters range rom 3-90 eet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the numbero walls or ceilings is minimized.

2. Be aware o the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 eet thick (.5 meters), at a45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 eet (1 meter) thick. At a -degree angle it looks over 4 eet (14 meters)thick! Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead o at an angle) orbetter 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 opendoorways. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water ( sh tanks), mirrors, lecabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your wireless signal.

4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 eet or 1- meters) rom electrical devices or appliances that generate RFnoise.

5. I you are using .4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling ans, lights, and home securitysystems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your .4GHz phonebase is as ar away rom your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even i the phone in not inuse.

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Note: Please install the DWA-510 Desktop Adapter into your computer be ore installing the driver so tware rom the D-Link CD.Re er to the insert included with this adapter or installation instructions.

Turn on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-510 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. The step-by-step instructions that ollow areshown in Windows XP. The steps and screens are similar or the other Windows operating systems.

I the CD Autorun unction does not automatically start on your computer, go toStart > Run. In the run box type D:\Drivers\setup.exe (where D: represents the drive letter o your CD-ROM drive).

When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers.

Adapter Installation

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The InstallShield Wizard window will appear.ClickNext to continue.

By de ault setup will install to the de ault location:C:\Program Files\Wireless G DWA-510 , where C: represents the drive lettero your hard drive. To install to a di erent location clickBrowse andspeci y the location. ClickNext.

Select the Program Files older location. ClickNext to continue.

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Enter the network name (SSID) manually. I you enter the SSID incorrectly, youwill automatically be brought to the site survey page.

ClickNext to continue or click Scan to display the site survey page.

DWA-510

ClickNext

ClickFinish and shut down your computer. Next, insert your desktop adapterand then restart your system.

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I the wireless network you are trying to connect to is encrypted, enter the WEPkey or WPA-PSK passphrase. ClickNext to continue.

ClickFinish to continue.

Click theScan button to display a list o wireless networks (site survey). Clickon the network name (SSID) and clickNext.

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Section 3 - Con guration

ConfgurationThis section will show you how to con gure your new D-Link wireless adapter using the D-Link Utility as well as the Windows XPZero Con guration Utility.

D-Link Confguration UtilityThe D-Link DWA-510 uses the Con iguration Utility as the management so tware. The utility provides the user aneasy inter ace to change any settings related to the wireless adapter. A ter you have completed the installation o theDWA-510 and whenever you start the computer, the Con guration Utility starts automatically and the system tray icon is loaded inthe toolbar. Clicking on the utility icon will start the Con guration Utility.

I you are using Windows XP, please skip to page .

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Wireless Networks

The SSID (Service Set Identi er) is the name o thewireless network.

Displays the MAC address o the wireless device.

Displays the Link Quality o the wirelessconnection.

I there is a lock icon, this means the wirelessnetwork is secure. You must know the encryptionkey/security settings to connect.

Displays the channel o the wireless network.

Rescans or available wireless networks in yourarea.

Highlight a wireless network and click theConnect

button. I the network is secure, a pop-up windowwill appear. Enter the security in ormation to connect(re er to the Wireless Security section or morein ormation).

Select a wireless network pro ile rom thedrop-down menu and click Activate to connect. Allowup to 30 seconds to connect.

MAC:

SSID:

Channel:

Signal:

Security:

Re resh Button:

Connect Button:

Activate Button:

The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. To connect to a network,simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and clickConnect.

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My Wireless NetworksThe My Wireless Networks page will allow you to create, edit, and delete wireless network pro les. Every time you connect to anetwork using the Wireless Networks page, a pro le will automatically be created.

New Button:

Modi y:

ClickNew to create a new wireless network pro le(re er to page 18).

ClickModi yto edit a current pro le (re er to page19).

ClickDelete to remove a pro le.

ClickActivate to use a pro le. Allow up to 30 secondsto connect to the wireless network.

The Pro le Details section will display in ormationabout the wireless network such as the network name(SSID), network type (In rastructure or Ad-Hoc), andi the network is secured.

Delete:

Active:

Profle Details:

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Add Profle

You may add a new network by clicking theNew button rom theMy Wireless Networks page.

Profle Name:

SSID:

Enter a name or your pro le (e.g. Home, O ce,Co ee Shop).

Enter the SSID o the wireless network.

Select the network type. I you are connectingto a wireless router or access point, selectIn rastructure. I you are connecting to anotherwireless client such as an adapter, selectAd-Hoc.

Select the type o security used. Please re er to theWireless Security section or more in ormation.

ClickOKto save your settings.

Network Type:

Set Security:

OK Button:

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Modi y Profle

You may edit an existing pro le by clicking theModi ybutton rom theMy Wireless Networks page.

Profle Name:

SSID:

Enter a name or your pro le (e.g. Home, O ce,Co ee Shop).

Displays the SSID o the network.

Displays the network type.

Select the type o security used. Please re er to theWireless Security section or more in ormation.

ClickOKto save your settings.

Network Type:

Set Security:

OK Button:

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SupportI you need help, click the Support button. A pane will appear to the right o the utility which will display in ormation about theutility.

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The About screen gives you in ormation about the Firmwareand Utility Versions o the DWA-510.

About

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D-Link DWA-510 User Manual


Windows XP Confguration UtilityWindows XP/ Vista users may use the built-in wireless utility. The ollowing instructions are or Windows XP Service Pack users.I you are using Windows 000, you must use the D-Link utility. Please re er to page 15.

Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray(lower-right corner next to the time). Select View Available WirelessNetworks.

I you receive theWireless Networks Detected bubble, click on thecenter o the bubble to access the utility.

The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Clickon a network and click the Connect button.

Re er to theWireless Security section or in ormation on connectingto a secure network.

I you want to use the D-Link utility instead o the Windows XP wirelessutility, re er to the next page.

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Disabling The Windows XP UtilityI you want to use the D-Link wireless utility you must disable the Windows XP wireless utility.

Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray(lower-right corner next to the time). Select View Available WirelessNetworks.

In the Choose a Wireless Network window click Change AdvancedSettings on the le t side belowRelated Tasks .

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In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window,uncheck Use Windows to confgure my wireless network settings and then click OK.

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Section 4 - Wireless Security

Wireless SecurityThis section will show you the di erent levels o security you can use to protect your data rom intruders. TheDWA-510 o ers the ollowing types o security:

WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access ) WPA -PSK (Pre-Shared Key) WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) 80 .1x (RADIUS)

What is WEP?WEP stands or Wired Equivalent Privacy. It is based on the IEEE 80 .11 standard and uses the RC4 encryption algorithm. WEPprovides security by encrypting data over your wireless network so that it is protected as it is transmitted rom one wireless deviceto another.

To gain access to a WEP network, you must know the key. The key is a string o characters that you create. When using WEP, youmust determine the level o encryption. The type o encryption determines the key length. 1 8-bit encryption requires a longer keythan 64-bit encryption. Keys are de ned by entering in a string in HEX (hexadecimal - using characters 0-9, A-F) or ASCII (American

Standard Code or In ormation Interchange alphanumeric characters) ormat. ASCII ormat is provided so you can enter a stringthat is easier to remember. The ASCII string is converted to HEX or use over the network. Four keys can be de ned so that you canchange keys easily.

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Confgure WEPUsing the D-Link Utility

It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or access point be ore con guring your wireless adapter. I you are joiningan existing network, you will need to know the WEP key being used.

1. Open the Wireless Utility by double-clicking on the D-Link icon in yoursystem tray (lower-right corner o screen). From the list o availablewireless networks, select the network you want to connect to and clickConnect. I the network is using WEP, the screen (as shown to the le t)will appear.

2. Enter the WEP key exactly as it is on your wireless router or accesspoint.

3. Click theShow text in the password feld box to see the WEP key. Unchecking it will hide the key.

4. ClickOKto connect to the network. Allow up to 30 seconds to connect.

I you would like to create a new network and enter the WEP settings, re er to the next page.

S i 4 i l S i

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It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or access point be ore con guring your wireless adapter. make sure youenter the WEP key exactly the same on all wireless devices. It is strongly recommended to set the authentication to Shared Key .

1. Open the Wireless Utility by double-clicking on the D-Link icon in your system tray (lower-right corner o screen). Click onNew to create a new pro le or highlight an existing pro le and clickModi y.

2. Select WEPunder Set Security Option .

3. Select Shared and then select the Key Length rom thedrop-down menu.

4. Enter the WEP key exactly as it is on your wireless router or accesspoint.

5. Click OK to connect to the network. Allow up to 30 seconds toconnect.

S i 4 Wi l S i

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Confgure WEPUsing the Windows XP Utility

It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or access point be ore con guring your wireless adapter. I you are joiningan existing network, you will need to know the WEP key being used.

2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like toconnect to and click Connect.

1. Open the Windows XP Wireless Utility by right-clickingon the wireless computer icon in your system tray(lower-right corner o screen). Select View Available WirelessNetworks.

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3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the WEP key andclickConnect.

It may take 0-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. I the connectionails, please veri y that the WEP settings are correct. The WEP key must be

exactly the same as on the wireless router or access point.

Section 4 Wireless Sec rit

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Confgure WPA/WPA2 PassphraseUsing the D-Link Utility

It is recommended to enable WPA-PSK on your wireless router or access point be ore con guring your wireless adapter. I you arejoining an existing network, you will need to know the WPA-PSK passphrase being used.

1. Open the Wireless Utility by double-clicking on the D-Link icon in yoursystem tray (lower-right corner o screen).

2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect toand click Connect. I the network is using WPA-PSK, the screen (as

shown to the le t) will appear.

3. Enter the WPA-PSK passphrase exactly as it is on your wireless routeror access point. Click the Show text in the password feld box to seethe passphrase. Unchecking it will hide it.

4. ClickOKto connect to the network. Allow up to 30 seconds to connect.

I you would like to create a new network and enter the WEP settings, re er to the next page.

Section 4 Wireless Security

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It is recommended to enable WPA-PSK on your wireless router or access point be ore con guring your wireless adapter. Make sureyou enter the passphrase exactly the same on all wireless devices.

1. Open the Wireless Utility by double-clicking on the D-Link icon in your system tray (lower-right corner o screen). Click onNew to create a new pro le or highlight an existing pro le and clickModi y.

2. Select WPA/WPA2 Passphrase under Set Security Option .

3. Select TKIPor AES.

4. Enter the passphrase exactly as it is on your wireless router oraccess point.

5. Click OK to connect to the network. Allow up to 30 seconds toconnect.

Section 4 Wireless Security

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Confgure WPA/WPA2 PassphraseUsing the Windows XP Utility

It is recommended to enable WPA-PSK on your wireless router or access point be ore con guring your wireless adapter. I you arejoining an existing network, you will need to know the passphrase being used.

2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like toconnect to and click Connect.

1. Open the Windows XP Wireless Utility by right-clickingon the wireless computer icon in your system tray(lower-right corner o screen). Select View Available WirelessNetworks.


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3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the WPA-PSKpassphrase and click Connect.

It may take 0-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. I the connectionails, please veri y that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The WPA-PSKpassphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router or accesspoint.


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Confgure WPA/WPA2Using the D-Link Utility

WPA and WPA are or advanced users who are amiliar with using a RADIUS server and setting up certi cates.

1. Open the Wireless Utility by double-clicking on the D-Link icon in your system tray (lower-rightcorner o screen). Click onNew to create a new pro le or highlight an existing pro le and clickModi y.

2. Select WPA/WPA2under Set Security Option and then select TKIPor AES.

3. Click onAdvanced Confg to continue.

4. Next toEAP Type , select EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, or PEAP. Extensible AuthenticationProtocols allow devices on the network to request authentication rom the RADIUSserver in the network. All the devices on the network must use the same EAP typewhen using a RADIUS server or authentication. Some RADIUS servers require thatthe Validate Server eld be selected. Check this eld i your RADIUS server requiresvalidation.

5. Select an User Certifcate rom the drop-down menu.

6. Enter the login in ormation required to authenticate.

7. ClickAdd to enter the IP address(es) o your RADIUS servers.

8. ClickOKto save your settings.

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Section 5 - Troubleshooting

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Section 5 Troubleshooting

1. How do I know i my adapter is installed properly?

Select the Hardware Tab.

TroubleshootingThis chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation o the DWA-510. Read the ollowingdescriptions i you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP. I you have a di erent operatingsystem, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the ollowing examples.)

Go to Start > My Computer > Properties.


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Section 5 Troubleshooting

Click the+ sign next to Network Adapters.

Right-click onD-Link DWA-510 Desktop Adapter.

Select Properties to check that the drivers are installedproperly.

Look under Device Status to check that the device isworking properly. ClickOKto continue.

D-Link DWA-510 Desktop Adapter

D-Link DWA-510Desktop Adapter


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Make sure that the SSID on the DWA-510 Wireless Desktop Adapter is exactly the same as the SSID on the accesspoint or wireless router.

Move the DWA-510 and the access point or wireless router into the same room and then test the wirelessconnection.

Disable all security settings. (WEP, MAC address control, AES).

Make sure that the access point/router is not set to a di erent requency.

Turn o your access point and the computer with the DWA-510. Turn on the access point, and then turn on thecomputer with the DWA-510.

Re resh the DWA-510 Utility.

2. Why cant I connect to the access point or the wireless router?

Check to see i the DWA-510 Wireless Desktop Adapter is rmly inserted into the PCI slot o your laptop computer.

3. Why arent the Power and Link lights on?


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Check that the LED indicators or the broadband modem are indicating normal activity. I not, there may be a problemwith the broadband connection.

Check that the LED indicators on the wireless router are unctioning properly. I not, check that the AC power andEthernet cables are rmly connected.

Check that the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS settings are correctly entered or the network.

InIn rastructure mode, make sure the same Service Set Identifer (SSID) is speci ed on the settings or the wirelessclients and access points. The SSID actory de ault setting or most D-Link products isde ault. (Double-click on theWLAN icon in the taskbar. TheLink In oscreen will display the SSID setting.)

In Ad-Hocmode, both wireless clients will need to have the same SSID. Please note that it might be necessary toset up one client to establish a BSS (Basic Service Set) and wait briefy be ore setting up other clients. This preventsseveral clients rom trying to establish aBSS at the same time, which can result in multiple singular BSSs beingestablished, rather than a single BSS with multiple clients associated to it.

Check that the Network Connection or the wireless client is con gured properly. SelectAP (In rastructure) whenconnecting to an access point and select Ad-Hoc mode when connecting without an access point. Double-click onthe WLAN iconin the taskbar > click on Confguration to change the settings or the wireless adapter.

4. What should I do when the computer with the DWA-510 installed is unable to connect to the wireless network and/or theinternet?

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Appendix A - Wireless Basics

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D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivitywithin your home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless amily

o products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the reedomthat wireless networking delivers.

A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead owires. Wireless LANs are used increasingly in both home and o ce environments, and public areas such as airports, co ee shopsand universities. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more e ciently. Increasedmobility and the absence o cabling and other xed in rastructure have proven to be bene cial or many users.

Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network. Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktopsystems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards.

Under many circumstances, it may be desirable or mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in order to useservers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A Wireless Router is a device used to provide thislink.

Wireless Basics


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What is Wireless?

Wireless or Wi-Fi technology is another way o connecting your computer to the network without using wires. Wi-Fi uses radiorequency to connect wirelessly, so you have the reedom 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 manu acturer o networking products. D-Link deliversthe per ormance you need at a price you can a ord. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network.

How does wireless work?

Wireless works similar to how cordless phone work, through radio signals to transmit data rom 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 ableto connect your computer. There are two di erent types o wireless networks Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), and WirelessPersonal 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 asmall antenna attached to it, which allows it to transmit data back and orth over radio signals. With an indoor access point as seenin the picture, the signal can travel up to 300 eet. With an outdoor access point the signal can reach out up to 30 miles to serveplaces like manu acturing plants, industrial locations, college and high school campuses, airports, gol courses, and many otheroutdoor venues.

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Where is wireless used?

Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or o ce. People like the reedom o mobility and its becoming sopopular that more and more public acilities now provide wireless access to attract people. The wireless connection in public placesis usually called hotspots.

Using a D-Link Desktop Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet rom remote locations like:Airports, Hotels, Co ee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers.

Wireless network is easy to setup, but i youre installing it or the rst time it could be quite a task not knowing where to start. Thatswhy weve put together a ew setup steps and tips to help you through the process o setting up a wireless network.

Tips

Here are a ew 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 or the best per ormance. Try to place therouter/access point as high as possible in the room, so the signal gets dispersed throughout your home. I you have a two-storyhome, you may need a repeater to boost the signal to extend the range.

Eliminate Inter erence

Place home appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, and televisions as ar away as possible rom the router/accesspoint. This would signi cantly reduce any inter erence that the appliances might cause since they operate on same requency.


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Security

Dont let you next-door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by turning on theWPA or WEP security eature on the router. Re er to product manual or detail in ormation on how to set it up.

There are basically two modes o networking:

In rastructure All wireless clients will connect to an access point or wireless router.

Ad-Hoc Directly connecting to another computer, or peer-to-peer communication, using wireless network adapterson each computer, such as two or more DWA-510 wireless network desktop adapters.

An In rastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wirelessrouter or access point.

An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as computers with wireless desktop adapters. All the adapters must be inAd-Hoc mode to communicate.

Wireless Modes

Appendix B - Networking Basics

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Networking BasicsCheck your IP addressA ter you install your new D-Link adapter, by de ault, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address rom a DHCP server(i.e. wireless router) automatically. To veri y your IP address, please ollow the steps below.

Click onStart > Run. In the run box type cmd and click OK.

At the prompt, type ipconfg and press Enter.

This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and the

de ault gateway o your adapter.

I the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation,security settings, and the settings on your router. Some

rewall so tware programs may block a DHCP requeston newly installed adapters.

I you are connecting to a wireless network at a hotspot(e.g. hotel, co ee shop, airport), please contact anemployee or administrator to veri y their wireless network settings.

Appendix B - Networking Basics

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Statically Assign an IP addressI you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please ollow the steps below:

Step 1Windows Vista - Click onStart > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center> Manage Wireless Connection.Windows XP - Click onStart > Control Panel > Network Connections .Windows 000 - From the desktop, right-clickMy Network Places > Properties .

Step 2Right-click on theLocal Area Connection which represents your D-Link network adapter and select Properties .

Step 3HighlightInternet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties .

Step 4ClickUse the ollowing IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or the LAN IP address onyour router.

Example: I the routers LAN IP address is 19 .168.0.1, make your IP address 19 .168.0.Xwhere X is a number between and 99. Make sure that the number you choose is not inuse on the network. Set De ault Gateway the same as the LAN IP address o your router

(19 .168.0.1).

Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address o your router (19 .168.0.1). The SecondaryDNS is not needed or you may enter a DNS server rom your ISP.

Step 5Click OK twice to save your settings.

Appendix C - Technical Speci cations

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Technical SpecifcationsStandards

IEEE 80 .11b IEEE 80 .11g IEEE 80 .11

Bus TypePCI . / .3

Wireless Signal Rates* 54Mbps 48Mbps 36Mbps 4Mbps 18Mbps 1 Mbps 11Mbps 9Mbps 6Mbps 5.5Mbps Mbps 1Mbps

Security WPA/WPA - Wi-Fi Protected Access (TKIP, MIC,IV Expansion, Shared Key Authentication)

80 .1x 64/1 8-bit WEP

Media Access Control

CSMA/CA with ACK

Frequency Range.4GHz to .46 GHz

Wireless Signal Range* Indoors: Up to 3 8 eet (100 meters) Outdoors: Up to 1,31 eet (400 meters)

Power Consumption PowerSave mode = 8mA Standby mode = 4.66mA

Transmit mode = 48mA

Modulation Technology Orthogonal Frequency

Division Multiplexing (OFDM) Complementary Code Keying (CCK)

Receiver Sensitivity 54Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-68dBm) 48Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-68dBm) 36Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-75dBm) 4Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-79dBm) 18Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-8 dBm) 1 Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-84dBm) 11Mbps CCK, 8% PER,-8 dBm) 9Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-87dBm) 6Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-88dBm) 5.5Mbps CCK, 8% PER,-85dBm)

Mbps QPSK, 8% PER,-86dBm) 1Mbps BPSK, 8% PER,-89dBm)

Transmitter Output Power15dBm dB

Internal Antenna TypeDetachable dBi Dipole Antenna.

Appendix C - Technical Speci cations

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Operating Temperature0C to 40C (3 F to 104F)

Humidity95% maximum (non-condensing)

Dimensions L = 1 6mm W = 1 mm H = 19mm

Weight0.1 lb (55g)

* Maximum wireless signal rate derived rom IEEE Standard 80 .11g speci cations. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental actors,including volume o network tra c, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental actors will adverselya ect wireless signal range.

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