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D-Link DWA-520 User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    What is WEP? ............29 What is WPA? ............30 Package Contents ........... 3 Configure WEP ............31 System Requirements ..........3 Using the D-Link Utility ........31 Introduction .............. 4 Using the Windows XP Utility ......33 Features ..............5 ®...

  • Page 3: Product Overview

    Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents • D-Link DWA-520 Wireless 108G Desktop Adaptor • Manual and Warranty on CD • D-Link Wireless Utility on CD System Requirements • A desktop computer with an available 32-bit Desktop slot •...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    The D-Link Wireless 108G DWA-520 is a powerful 32-bit Desktop adapter that installs quickly and easily into desktop computers. Like all D-Link wireless adapters, the DWA-520 can be used in ad-hoc mode to connect directly with other cards for peer-to-peer file sharing or in infrastructure mode to connect with a wireless access point or router for access to the Internet in your office or home network.

  • Page 5: Features

    802.11g devices • Integrates into existing 802.11b wireless networks - no need to invest in all new devices; the DWA-520 is interoperable with existing 802.11b devices to provide a wireless data rate of up to 11Mbps* •...

  • Page 6: Hardware Overview

    Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs Link A steady light indicates a connection to a wireless network. A blinking light indicates transmission of data. D-Link DWA-50 User Manual...

  • Page 7: Installation

    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.

  • Page 8: Disable Other Wireless Adapters

    Section  - Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer computers 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-50 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

    Section  - Installation Adapter Installation Turn on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-520 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. By default setup will install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link Utility , 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 Section  - Installation Click Next. Click Finish and shut down your computer. Next, insert your desktop adapter and then restart your system. If you want to connect to your network manually, select the option. And then click “Next”. D-Link DWA-50 User Manual...
  • Page 14 Click the Scan button to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. If the wireless network you are trying to connect to is encrypted, enter the WEP key or WPA-PSK passphrase. Click Next to continue. D-Link DWA-50 User Manual...
  • Page 15 Click Finish to continue. If you want to connect to your network with WPS, select the option. And then click “Next”. Click “Press” to connect to your wireless network. Click the push button on your access point. D-Link DWA-50 User Manual...
  • Page 16 If you encounter failure of WPS, below page will show. Click “Retry” to re-connect to your wireless network with WPS. Click “Next” to select the way you want to get connected to your wireless network. Click ”Exit ” to complete the installation. D-Link DWA-50 User Manual...
  • Page 17 Section  - Installation Click “Finish” to complete. D-Link DWA-50 User Manual...

  • Page 18: 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 Zero Configuration Utility. ® D-Link Configuration Utility The D-Link DWA-520 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.

  • Page 19: Wireless Networks

    Enter the security information to connect (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-50 User Manual...

  • Page 20: D-Link Wi-Fi Protected Setup

    Section  - Configuration D-Link Wi-Fi Protected Setup “Push Button Configuration” is a virtual button on PBC: the utility that can be pressed to get connected to your wireless network. Please make sure the access point is nearby and its physical button is placed on the device.

  • Page 21: 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-50 User Manual...

  • Page 22: Add Profile

    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 DWA-50 User Manual...

  • Page 23: Modify Profile

    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-50 User Manual...

  • Page 24: 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-50 User Manual...

  • Page 25: About

    Section  - Configuration About The About screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the DWA-520. D-Link DWA-50 User Manual...

  • Page 26: Windows ® Xp Configuration Utility

    Pack 2 users. If you are using Windows ® 2000, 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.

  • Page 27: Disabling The Windows ® Xp Utility

    Section  - 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.
  • Page 28 Section  - Configuration In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window, uncheck Use Windows to configure my wireless network ® settings and then click OK. D-Link DWA-50 User Manual...

  • Page 29: Wireless Security

    Section  - Wireless Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DWA-520 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) •...

  • Page 30: 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-50 User Manual...

  • Page 31: Configure Wep

    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.
  • Page 32 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.

  • Page 33: Using The Windows ® Xp Utility

    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 DWA-50 User Manual...
  • Page 34 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-50 User Manual...

  • Page 35: Configure Wpa/Wpa2 Passphrase

    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).
  • Page 36 Make sure you 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 of screen). Click on New to create a new profile or highlight an existing profile and click Modify.

  • Page 37: Using The Windows ® Xp Utility

    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 DWA-50 User Manual...
  • Page 38 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-50 User Manual...

  • Page 39: 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 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.

  • Page 40: Configure 802.1X

    802.1x 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.

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    Section 5 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-520. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP. If you ®...
  • Page 42 Section 5 - Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link Wireless 108G DWA-520 Desktop Adapter. Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link Wireless 108G DWA-520 Desktop Adapter D-Link Wireless 10G Look under Device Status to check that the device DWA-50 Desktop Adapter is working properly.
  • Page 43 Section 5 - Troubleshooting 2. I cannot connect to the access point or the wireless router. • Make sure that the SSID on the DWA-520 Desktop adapter is exactly the same as the SSID on the Access Point or wireless router.
  • Page 44 WHQL certification into oem.inf files (e.g., oem1.inf.) 6. The computer with the DWA-520 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 45 • If Security is enabled, make sure that the correct encryption keys are entered on both the DWA-520 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 46: 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 47 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 48 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 49 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 50: Wireless Modes

    • 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-520 wireless network desktop 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.

  • Page 51: 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 52: 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 53: Technical Specifications

    Frequency Range Transmitter Output Power 2.4GHz to 2.462GHz 15dBm ± 2dB Wireless Signal Range* Internal Antenna Type • Indoors: Up to 328 feet (100 meters) Detachable 2dBi Dipole Antenna • Outdoors: Up to 1,312 feet (400 meters) D-Link DWA-50 User Manual...
  • Page 54 * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g 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 DWA-50 User Manual...
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