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D-Link DWA-542 User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    What is WPA? ... 26 D-Link DWA-54 User Manual Table of Contents Configure WEP... 27 Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager .. 27 Using the Windows Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase ... 31 Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager .. 31 Using the Windows Configure WPA/WPA2 ...

  • Page 3: Product Overview

    • D-Link DWA-542 RangeBooster N • Manual and Warranty on CD • D-Link Wireless Connection Manager on CD • A desktop computer with an available PCI slot • Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4) or XP (Service Pack 2) ® • 300MHz processor and at least 64MB of RAM •...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    DWA-542 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception ™ than 802.11g*. The DWA-542 is designed for use in bigger homes and for those that demand higher networking. Maximize wireless performance by connecting this desktop adapter to a RangeBooster N Router and stay connected from ™...

  • Page 5: Features

    • Better Security with 802.1x** and WPA - With the DWA-542 in your laptop PC you can 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.

  • Page 6: Hardware Overview

    Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview WLAN LED A solid light indicates that wireless is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. D-Link DWA-54 User Manual...

  • Page 7: Installation

    • Verify the settings such as the SSID and security settings of the network(s) you want to connect to If you’ve installed a different manufacture’s adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the software is uninstalled before installing the new software. Some utilities may cause a conflict with the new software. If you plan to use multiple adapters at different times, make sure the utilities are not set to load when your computer boots up.

  • Page 8: Disable Other Wireless Adapters

    Section  - Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters).
  • Page 9 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. D-Link DWA-54 User Manual...

  • Page 10: Wireless Installation Considerations

    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.

  • Page 11: Adapter Installation

    Note: Please install the DWA-542 Desktop Adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Turn on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-542 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. The step-by-step instructions that follow are shown in Windows XP. The steps and screens are similar for the other Windows operating systems.
  • Page 12 Click Next to continue. Click Next By default setup will install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-542, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. To install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next.
  • Page 13 Click Finish The D-Link Configuration Wizard will now appear. If you are using Windows XP (SP2), you will have the option to use ® either the D-Link utility or the built-in Windows Click Next D-Link DWA-54 User Manual Wireless utility. ®...
  • Page 14 Click Next Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Click Next If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now. Click Finish D-Link DWA-54 User Manual...

  • Page 15: Configuration

    Section  - Configuration Configuration This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link wireless adapter using the D-Link Utility as well as the Windows XP Zero Configuration Utility. ® D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-542 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.

  • Page 16: Wireless Networks

    (refer to the Wireless Security section for more information). Activate Button: Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down menu and click Activate to connect. Allow up to 30 seconds to connect. D-Link DWA-54 User Manual Wireless Networks...

  • Page 17: My Wireless Networks

    Profile Details: The Profile Details section will display information about the wireless network such as the network name (SSID), network type (Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc), and if the network is secured. D-Link DWA-54 User Manual My Wireless Networks...
  • Page 18 Ad-Hoc. Set Security: Select the type of security used. Please refer to the Wireless Security section for more information. OK Button: Click OK to save your settings. D-Link DWA-54 User Manual Add Profile...
  • Page 19 Displays the SSID of the network. Network Type: Displays the network type. Set Security: Select the type of security used. Please refer to the Wireless Security section for more information. OK Button: Click OK to save your settings. D-Link DWA-54 User Manual Modify Profile...

  • Page 20: Support

    Section  - Configuration Support If you need help, click the Support button. A pane will appear to the right of the utility which will display information about the utility. D-Link DWA-54 User Manual...

  • Page 21: About

    Section  - Configuration About The About screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the DWA-542. D-Link DWA-54 User Manual...

  • Page 22: Windows ® Xp Configuration Utility

    XP users may use the built-in wireless utility. The following instructions are for Service Pack 2 users. ® If you are using Windows 2000, you must use the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager. Please refer to page 15. ® If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the center of the bubble to access the utility.

  • Page 23: Disabling The Windows Xp Utility

    Section  - Configuration Disabling The Windows XP Utility ® If you want to use the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 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 Wireless Networks.
  • Page 24 Section  - Configuration In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window, uncheck Use Windows to configure my wireless network ® settings and then click OK. Refer to page 15, on instructions for launching the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager. D-Link DWA-54 User Manual...

  • Page 25: Wireless Security

    This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DWA-542 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) • WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy.

  • Page 26: What Is Wpa

    WPA/WPA2 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. D-Link DWA-54 User Manual What is WPA?

  • Page 27: Configure Wep

    WEP key being used. 1. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your desktop. From the list of available wireless networks, select the network you want to connect to and click Connect.
  • Page 28 WEP key exactly the same on all wireless devices. It is strongly recommended to set the authentication to Shared Key. 1. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your desktop. Click on New to create a new profile or highlight an existing profile and click Modify.

  • Page 29: Using The Windows Xp Utility

    (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DWA-54 User Manual Configure WEP Using the Windows ® XP Utility...
  • Page 30 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WEP settings are correct. The WEP key must be exactly the same as on the wireless router or access point. D-Link DWA-54 User Manual...

  • Page 31: Configure Wpa/Wpa2 Passphrase

    Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager It is recommended to enable WPA-PSK on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WPA-PSK passphrase being used.
  • Page 32 Make sure you enter the passphrase exactly the same on all wireless devices. 1. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your desktop. Click on New to create a new profile or highlight an existing profile and click Modify.

  • Page 33: Using The Windows ® Xp Utility

    (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DWA-54 User Manual /WPA2 Passphrase Using the Windows ® XP Utility...
  • Page 34 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router or access point. D-Link DWA-54 User Manual...

  • Page 35: Configure Wpa/Wpa2

    WPA and WPA2 are for advanced users who are familiar with using a RADIUS server and setting up certificates. 1. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your desktop. Click on New to create a new profile or highlight an existing profile and click Modify.

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Section 5 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-542. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP. If you have ®...
  • Page 37 Click the + sign next to Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link DWA-542 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.
  • Page 38 2. I cannot connect to the access point or the wireless router. • Make sure that the SSID on the DWA-542 desktop adapter is exactly the same as the SSID on the Access Point or wireless router. • Move the DWA-542 and Access Point or Wireless router into the same room and then test the wireless connection.
  • Page 39 Windows directory. Note: Windows received WHQL certification into oem.inf files (e.g., oem1.inf). 6. The computer with the DWA-542 installed is unable to connect to the wireless network and/or the Internet. • Check that the LED indicators for the broadband modem are indicating normal activity. If not, there may be a problem with the broadband connection.
  • Page 40 • If Security is enabled, make sure that the correct encryption keys are entered on both the DWA-542 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.

  • Page 41: Wireless Basics

    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.
  • Page 42 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 a price you can afford. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network.
  • Page 43 Who uses wireless? Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether it’s for home, office, business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it. Home • Gives everyone at home broadband access •...
  • Page 44 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 Internet from remote locations like: Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers.
  • Page 45 • Infrastructure – All wireless clients will connect to an access point or wireless router. • Ad-Hoc – Directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to-peer communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer, such as two or more DWA-542 wireless network wireless desktop adapters.

  • Page 46: Networking Basics

    Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below.

  • Page 47: Statically Assign An Ip Address

    2000 - From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties. ® Step 2 Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link network adapter and select Properties. Step 3 Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. Step 4 Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or the LAN IP address on your router.

  • Page 48: Technical Specifications

    • L = 4.64 (114.3mm) • W = 2.13 (54mm) • H = 0.34 inches (8.7mm) Weight • 0.12 lb (55g) D-Link DWA-54 User Manual Warranty • 1 Year Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 0.11g and draft 0.11n •...

  • Page 49: Contacting Technical Support

    Contacting Technical Support 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 web site or by phone.

  • Page 50: Warranty

    Any 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, 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.
  • Page 51 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;...
  • Page 52 • 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 and shipped to D-Link Systems, Inc., 17595 Mt.
  • Page 53 This Limited Warranty provides specific 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 Systems, Inc. Other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 54 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. For detailed warranty information applicable to products purchased outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local D-Link office. D-Link DWA-54 User Manual...
  • Page 55 Règlement d’Industry Canada Les conditions de fonctionnement sont sujettes à deux conditions: (1)Ce périphérique ne doit pas causer d’interférence et. (2)Ce périphérique doit accepter toute interférence, y compris les interférences pouvant perturber le bon fonctionnement de ce périphérique. D-Link DWA-54 User Manual...

  • Page 56: Registration

    Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. D-Link DWA-54 User Manual Registration Version 1.0 04/26/2006...

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