Package Contents .............. 3 What is WPA? ..............6 System Requirements ............3 Configure WEP ..............7 Introduction ............... 4 Using the D-Link Utility ..........7 Features ................5 Using the Windows XP Utility ......... 9 ® Hardware Overview ............6 Configure WPA/WPA Passphrase ........
• A computer or laptop with an available USB .0 port • Windows 000 (Service Pack 4) or XP (Service Pack ) ® • At least 64MB of memory and a 500MHz processor • Properly installed and working USB Controller D-Link WUA-1340 User Manual...
WPA and 80.1x, for better data encryption and user authentication. The WUA-1340 is a Wireless USB .0 adapter that installs quickly and easily into any desktop or laptop PC with an available USB port. You can simply plug in the WUA-1340 to enjoy the freedom of wireless networking. When used with other D-Link Wireless G products in their default configuration, the WUA-1340 automatically discovers and connects to the wireless network.
80.1x 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. • Optimal wireless reception using its cradle (included). Position the WUA-1340 almost anywhere in your workspace to achieve the best reception possible.
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Link Light A blinking light indicates activity on your wireless network. USB Port Used to connect the WUA-1340 to your computer. D-Link WUA-1340 User Manual...
Remove Existing Installations 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.
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).
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Click Yes to disable the adapter. The adapter is now disabled. When disabled, a red X will be displayed. Disabling the adapter will not remove the drivers. If you would like to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. D-Link WUA-1340 User Manual...
RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link adapter and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number...
Section - Installation Software Installation Turn on the computer and Insert the D-Link WUA-1340 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.
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Click Next to continue. By default setup will install to the default location: C:\Program Files\Wireless G WUA-1340, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. To install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next.
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The D-Link configuration wizard will now appear. If you are using Windows XP (SP), you will have the option to use ® either the D-Link utility or the built-in Windows Wireless utility. ® Click Next to continue. Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer.
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If the wireless network you are trying to connect to is encrypted, enter the WEP key or WPA-PSK passphrase. Click Next to continue. Click Finish to continue. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now. D-Link WUA-1340 User Manual...
Section 3 - Configuration Configuration This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link wireless adapter using the D-Link Utility as well as the Windows ® Zero Configuration Utility. D-Link Configuration Utility The D-Link WUA-1340 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.
Enter the security information to connect (refer to the Wireless Security section for more information). Active Button: Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down menu and click Active to connect. Allow up to 30 seconds to connect. D-Link WUA-1340 User Manual...
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 WUA-1340 User Manual...
Infrastructure. If you are connecting to another wireless client such as an adapter, select 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 WUA-1340 User Manual...
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 WUA-1340 User Manual...
Section 3 - 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 WUA-1340 User Manual...
Section 3 - Configuration About The About screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the WUA-1340. D-Link WUA-1340 User Manual...
XP users may use the built-in wireless utility. The following instructions are for Service Pack users. ® If you are using Windows 000, you must use the D-Link utility. Please refer to page 15. ® If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the center of the bubble to access the utility.
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Section 3 - Configuration Disabling The Windows XP Utility ® If 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 Wireless Networks.
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Section 3 - Configuration In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window, uncheck Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings ® and then click OK. D-Link WUA-1340 User Manual...
Section 4 - Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The WUA-1340 offers the following types of security: • WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access ) • WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) •...
WPA/WPA 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 WUA-1340 User Manual...
It is recommended to enable WEP 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 WEP key being used. 1. Open the Wireless Utility by double-clicking on the D-Link icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). From the list of available wireless networks, select the network you want to connect to and click Connect.
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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 of screen). Click on New to create a new profile or highlight an existing profile and click Modify.
XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking ® on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (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 WUA-1340 User Manual...
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It may take 0-30 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 WUA-1340 User Manual...
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. 1. Open the Wireless Utility by double-clicking on the D-Link icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen).
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1. Open the Wireless Utility by double-clicking on the D-Link icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Click on New to create a new profile or highlight an existing profile and click Modify.
XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking ® on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (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 WUA-1340 User Manual...
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It may take 0-30 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 WUA-1340 User Manual...
WPA and WPA are for advanced users who are familiar with using a RADIUS server and setting up certificates. 1. Open the Wireless Utility by double-clicking on the D-Link icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Click on New to create a new profile or highlight an existing profile and click Modify.
80.1x is for advanced users who are familiar with using a RADIUS server and setting up certificates. 1. Open the Wireless Utility by double-clicking on the D-Link icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Click on New to create a new profile or highlight an existing profile and click Modify.
Section 5 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the WUA-1340. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP. If you have a different operating ®...
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Section 5 - Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link WUA-1340 USB Adapter. Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link WUA-1340 USB Adapter D-Link WUA-1340 Wireless USB Adapter Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly.
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3. The computer with the WUA-1340 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.
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Configuration to change the settings for the wireless adapter. If Security is enabled, make sure that the correct encryption keys are entered on both the WUA-1340 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.
D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.
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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. How does wireless work? Wireless works similar to how cordless phone work, through radio signals to transmit data from one point A to point B.
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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 •...
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The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”. Using a D-Link USB 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.
• 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-1340 wireless network USB adapters. An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless router or access point.
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.
000 - 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.
Frequency Range .4GHz to .46GHz Transmitter Output Power 15dBm ± dB Wireless Signal Range* • Indoors: Up to 38 feet (100 meters) Internal Antenna Type • Outdoors: Up to 1,31 feet (400 meters) Dual Antenna Diversity Switching D-Link WUA-1340 User Manual...
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* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 80.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link WUA-1340 User Manual...
• Hardware Revision (located on the label on the adapter (e.g. rev A1)) • Serial Number (s/n number located on the label on the adapter). You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website as well as frequently asked questions and answers to technical issues.
Warranty Period or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer, and is subject to the same limitations and exclusions. If a material defect is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines that it is not practical to repair or replace the defective Hardware, the actual price paid by the original purchaser for the defective Hardware will be refunded by D-Link upon return to D-Link of the defective Hardware.
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Software Warranty Period, the magnetic media on which D-Link delivers the Software will be free of physical defects. The customer’s sole and exclusive remedy and the entire liability of D-Link and its suppliers under this Limited Warranty will be, at D-Link’s option, to replace the non-conforming Software (or defective media) with software that substantially conforms to D-Link’s functional specifications for the Software or to refund...
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• 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.
FOR WARRANTY SERVICE) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EVEN IF D-LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NONCONFORMING PRODUCT.
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IEEE 80.11b or 80.11g 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 WUA-1340 User Manual...
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