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1. Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS System is designed for easy setup of security enabled Wi Fi networks It is recommended to have the access point or wireless router nearby during setup For more information on WPS visit the Wi Fi Alliance website at www wi fi org Push Button Configuration PBC is a virtual button in the utility that connects you to other WPS enabled devices A connection can be established by clicking on the virtual button then pushing the physical button on the access point or wireless router within 120 seconds Refer to page 15 Personal Identification Number PIN is an unique number generated randomly by the wireless adapters utility Entering this number in the utility of the WPS enabled wireless router or access point connects you with the intended wireless network Refer to the next page for more information D Link DWA 645 User Manual D Link Wi Fi Protected Setup Please select the function which pou want to run WPS 20 section 3 Configuration Personal Identification Number PIN If you want to connect using the PBC method refer to page 15 To use the PIN method select PIN Personal Identification Number and click Next D Link Wi Fi Protected Setup Please select the function which you want to run WPS a w C PBC Push Button Configuration i A GBA eernienteteerrcts g BIN Personal identification Number Click Next Make sure your access point or2. 7 It is recommended to enable wireless security 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 security key or passphrase being used 1 Open the Windows Vista Wireless Utility by right clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner of screen Select Connect to a network 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and click Connect D Link DWA 645 User Manual Not Connected Wireless networks are available z Connect to a network Network and Sharing Center Fj Li oe vl Ty Ct Friday 8 17 2007 ww Ly Connect to a network Disconnect or connect to another network Unsecured network Ai tuesday Security enabled network Set up a connection or network Open Network and Sharing Center 39 section 4 Wireless Security 3 Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click Connect a It may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network If the eg RS NR connection fails please verify that the security settings are correct The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless ee router The person who setup the network can give you the key or passphrase Display characters ee T you have a USB flash drive with network settings for Candy insert it now D Link DWA 64
3. USER MANUAL DWA 645 VERSION 20 WIRELESS Table of Contents Table of Contents Product OVER VICW accecesscct coesecedececstasorsssencseccnsevsesticeesee 3 Package OMI CINS a tecccozcreccensapanewoecst scsanoenectqnencarevesnees 3 System REQUIFEMENHS ccceecceeeeceeeeseeeseeeeseeeeaees 3 NE OCUICTION aae en E EEE A EE E E 4 Features 2 0 ccc ccccecc eee eeceeceeeeeeaeeeesaeeeeeseeseeseeseeseeseesaees 5 Hardware OVErVICW ccccecceeeceeeeeeeeceeeeseeteesteeeteeeees 6 CEDO rca cater a EENE eee EE AE EEEE 6 Co g EE E E E E E 7 Getting STATICO ecnin N 7 Remove Existing Installations ccceseeeeeeeeeees 7 Disable Other Wireless Adapters c 0008 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 008 10 Adapter Installation cccceccecceeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaees 11 CONTIG UF AU OW ceticcencccsccsaatessincteannsscosassnoammesacencnessanse enna 18 D Link Wireless Connection Managev 06 18 Wireless Networks ccccccseceeeseeeeeeeeeeseeeeeees 19 Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS c ceeeeeeeeees 20 My Wireless Ne tworksS ccccccsccseeseeeeeeeeeeaeeees 23 SUD DOI secvovncieatdoenursnreunponsiestatiesaemuretensstaaitnanesionsusmens 26 POON E ET Ereni eande cpanupeie davai E ESAE 27 Connect to a Wireless Network csssesssseesseees 28 Using Windows 7 cgi tcc secncnsencreconeutpeestornsecsetecramanvers 28 Using Wi
4. Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your new D Link wireless adapter and have established a wireless connection by default the TCP IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server i e router automatically To verify your IP address please follow the steps below Windows XP 2000 Users cA label IS R Microsoft Windows XP Version lt C Copyright 1985 2661 Microsoft Corp e Click on Start gt Run In the run box type cmd and click OK Docunents and Settings gt ipconfig Ethernet adapter Local Area Connec tion At the prompt type ipconfig and press Enter Connection specific DNS Suffix dlink Geli sce na rr i atts o e This will display the IP address subnet mask and the default gateway of your SES aaa adapter Windows Vista Windows 7 Users e Click Start gt All Programs gt Accessories gt Command Prompt You may Es seresadnin ipconfig need administrative access to run this application Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection lab e3 f 8f 6 478ax8 197 e For all additional prompt windows inquiring of running the command prompt ee application select Yes OK or Continue i fic DNS Suffix public pmlab S a a a Fes Sefe 1 2 168 0 1927220 Connection speci Link local IPv6 Addres Default Gateway At the prompt type ipconfig and press Enter Tunnel adapter Local ain NE E Media State a aa Media disc
5. Hardware wizard appears click ancel and continue with this installation Click Next 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 manager or the built in Windows Wireless utility Would you like to use the Windows Zero Configuration Utility If not D Link provides a utility for you to use as well Recensenned Click Next D Link Connection Wizard The Wireless Connection Wizard will now appear If you want to manually connect to a wireless network refer to a page 30 The following instructions will connect you to a wireless network using Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS Welcome to D Link s Wireless Connection Wizard Your D Link wireless adapter supports Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS which allows you to connect to a wireless network easily Following the steps will uide you to connect to your wireless network Select the way you want to connect to your network g Manually connect to a wireless network poeeseeresesseeneesotonossennounueeneespoesnevenssunevonenosevenesepounsesesosoesesoneessenesoeneeseupsesesesesnsnensesrsreroessenenesoeesereseseg Connect to a wireless network using push button method with Click Next D Link DWA 645 User Manual 14 Section 2 Installation Push Button Configuration PBC To connect to your network using the WPS push button configuration method click the virtual button
6. Windows XP Vista users Click Start gt Control Panel gt Add or Remove Programs Windows 2000 users Click Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Add or Remove Programs D Link DWA 645 User Manual M Section 2 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 Device Manager From the desktop right click on the My Computer icon and select Properties Display adapters EEA DVD CD ROM drives Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager Scroll down the 5 mataat covoes H Keyboards list and click the sign to the left of Network Adapters ein Monitors Network adapters E Broadcom 802 11b q WLAN ES D Link AirPlus G DWL G630 Wireless Cardbus Adapter ES Realtek RTL8139 8 10x Family Fast Ethernet NIC E PCMCIA adapters mR Processors Sound video and game controllers System devices E Universal Serial Bus controllers Device Manager i ml x Fie Action View Help 42 A X E E DESIGNDOCUMENT H Batteries H i Computer H ag Disk drives f a a S aa Display adapters Right click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable H DVD CD ROM drives H IDE ATA ATAPI controllers e Keyboards aS Mice and other pointing devices H A Modems ek Mon
7. as shown in the screenshot Press the WPS button on your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to establish connectivity When this screen appears you have successfully connected to your wireless network Click Next to complete your setup PBC Push Button Configuration This method alows you to easily connect to your witless network by sing a butt i Pea aote that the bution nthe a ust bebe pressed Ares sree arditi commen ea ha 8 Please click or press the button located on your access point ectivity the bul om n the access point must be Salle ic ie d within 120 se ie Connection Established You hav ssfully connected to your secured wireless netwo ik Plea cl ck Fini sh Click Next o h D Link DWA 645 User Manual Section 2 Installation Manual Connect To manually connect to your wireless network select Manually connect to a wireless network and then click Next Enter the network name SSID manually If you enter the SSID incorrectly you will automatically be brought to the site survey page Click Scan to display the site survey page Get Connected Sreet D Li Ke ues pots WF Prected Setup WPSL wich alons a ireless network easily Following the steps will eee ae vets Erte o your wireless net sri Racvensensnensnonnctesssennseseasnennensscnsnressnenensusensnoneeseasacssuasncnensnensnesnenn Connect to a w
8. continue click B se Snel aes ened Click Next By default setup will install to the default location C Program Files D Link DWA 645 where C represents the drive letter of your hard drive To install to a different location click Browse and specify the location Setup will install D Link Rangebooster N Notebook Adapter in the following folder To install to this folder click Next To install to a different folder click Browse and select another folder Destination Folder C D Link DWa 645 Ca Click Next 4 Select the Program Files folder location Setup will add program icons to the Program Folder listed below You may type a new folder name or select one from the Program Folder D Link DW4 645 Existing Folders C Chea Click Next D Link DWA 645 User Manual 12 Section 2 Installation Click Finish to continue Click Finish D Link DWA 645 User Manual a Finished You should now be connected to your wireless network For your convenience we have inserted a Profile with this information into D Link D WA 645 Roam effortlessly knowing that network access is a click away 13 Section 2 Installation Insert the adapter into an available cardbus slot on your computer R T If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears click Cancel Please insert your New Hardware Then click Next to continue lf the New
9. etc e Gets rid of the cables around the house e Simple and easy to use Small Office and Home Office e Stay on top of everything at home as you would at office e Remotely access your office network from home e Share Internet connection and printer with multiple computers e No need to dedicate office space D Link DWA 645 User Manual 57 Appendix A Wireless Basics Where is wireless used Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or office People like the freedom of mobility and it s becoming so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract people The wireless connection in public places is usually called hotspots Using a D Link Notebook 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 Wireless network is easy to setup but if you re installing it for the first time it could be quite a task not knowing where to start That s why we ve put together a few setup steps and tips to help you through the process of setting up a wireless network Tips Here are a few 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 for the best performance Try to place the router access point as high as possible in the
10. section for more information OK Button Click OK to save your settings D Link DWA 645 User Manual Basic Setting Profle Mame dink so a Network Type F Infrastructure C Ad Hoc s Set Securty Option Aired Equivalent Privacy EP None Open Shared Auto WEF Bene fl C WPA WPA passphrase Kep Length Kep Indes C WPAANPAZ 64 bits 40 24 10 Hexadecimal dic fi C BO 1x Show test in the password field OK Cancel j 24 section 3 Configuration Modify Profile You may edit an existing profile by clicking the Modify button from the My Wireless Networks page Profile Name Enter a name for your profile e g Home Office Profile Setting i Coffee Shop Basic Setting Profile Name dlink SSID Displays the SSID of the network sso dink SSCS Network Tepe Infrastructure C Ad Hoc Network Type Displays the network type S et Secunty Option Aired Equivalent Privacy Ww EF Set Security Select the type of security used Please refer to the C None amp Open Ce ae Wireless Security section for more information adiks oe C WPA WPA passphrase OK B tt n Kep Length Kep Indes WPAAWPAZ utton Click OK to save your settings Ea bits 40 24 10 Hexadecimal de i 2 C BO tx Show test in the password field OF Cancel j D Link DWA 645 User Manual 25 section 3 Configuration Support If you need help click the Support button A pane will appear to the r
11. system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network WPA PSK WPA2 PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection The key is an alpha numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long The password can include symbols amp _ and spaces This key must be the exact same key entered on your wireless router or access point 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 645 User Manual 36 section 4 Wireless Security Configure WEP Using the D Link Wireless Connection Manager lt 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 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 can click Connect If the network is using WEP the screen as shown to the right will appear Key ee Show text in the password field This network gamal requires a network key AMEP Keyj 2 Enter the WEP key exactly as it is on your wireless router or OK C access point aK cancel _ 3 Click the Show text in the password field b
12. 45 User Manual Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 11g and 802 11n 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 conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range 63
13. 5 User Manual 40 section 4 Wireless Security Configure WEP Using the Windows XP Utility 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 Windows 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 645 User Manual Change Windows Firewall settings Open Network Connections Repair View Available Wireless Networks i Wireless Network Connection 6 Network Tasks Choose a wireless network Refresh network list Click an item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more information lt Set up a wireless network D Link for a home or small office Unsecured wireless network Related Tasks default i Learn about wireless Unsecured wireless network networking Change the order of preferred networks Change advanced settings 41 section 4 Wireless Security 3 The Wireless Network Connection box will appear Enter the WEP key and click Connect 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
14. IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Example If the routers LAN IP address is 192 168 0 1 make your IP address 192 168 0 X where X is a number between 2 and 99 Make sure Obtain an IP address automatically that the number you choose is not in use on the network Use the following IP address IP address 192 e Set Default Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your router or Subnet mask 255 25 gateway Default gateway 192 e Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router or Obtain DNS server address automatically gateway E Use the following DNS server addresses e The Secondary DNS is optional you may enter a DNS server from your ee PEERS ISP Alternate DNS server e Click OK to save your settings Advanced D Link DWA 645 User Manual 62 Appendix C Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards e EEE 802 11n e IEEE 802 119 e EEE 802 11b Interface 32 bit Cardbus Frequency Range 2 4GHz to 2 462GHz Security e 64 128 bit WEP e WPA WPA2 PSK e WPA WPA2 EAP e Wi Fi Protected Access WPS Led e Link e Activity Certifications FCC CE IC C Tick Dimensions e Item WxDxH 2 1 x 4 7 x 0 3 e Packaging WxDxH 6 8 x 9 5 x 1 4 Weight e Item 0 1 lbs 45 49 e Packaging 0 5 Ibs 226 89 D Link DWA 6
15. al Section 1 Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs Activity LED A blinking light indicates data is being transmitted mee IIS SIRAN Link LED A steady light indicates a connection to a wireless network D Link DWA 645 User Manual 6 Section 2 Installation Installation This section will walk you through the installation process If you have a built in wireless adapter please disable it in device manager before installing your D Link adapter Also if you have previously installed another wireless adapter please make sure any software is uninstalled Getting Started Before installing your new D Link wireless adapter please verify the following e Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters e Disable any built in wireless adapters e Verify the settings such as the SSID and security settings of the network s you want to connect to 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 Windows XP users may use the built in wireless utility for all adapters To remove any old software Windows 7 users Click Start gt Control Panel gt Programs or Features
16. alpha dlink26ad The utility will display any available wireless networks in your eee area Click on a network displayed using the SSID and click J 72456100 the Connect button J mounge B bigbear lf you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet check A mounge dma eil you TCP IP settings for your wireless adapter Refer to the Dan Net sil Networking Basics section in this manual for more information Open Network and Sharing Center D Link DWA 645 User Manual 28 section 3 Configuration Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click Connect It may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network If the connection fails please verify that the security settings are correct The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router D Link DWA 645 User Manual Type the network security key Security key E Hide characters You can also connect by pushing the button on the router 29 section 3 Configuration Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows Vista Windows Vista users may use the built in wireless utility If you are using another company s utility or Windows 2000 please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network Most utilities will have a site survey option similar to the Windows Vista utility as seen below If you receive the Wireless Networ
17. apter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used 1 Open the Windows Vista Wireless Utility by right clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner of screen Select Connect to a network 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and click Connect D Link DWA 645 User Manual Not Connected Bue Wireless networks are available Connect to a network Network and Sharing Center Fj Li oe vl Te CU Friday d 37 2007 ww Ly Connect to a network Disconnect or connect to another network 45 section 4 Wireless Security 3 Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click Connect T ee a Type the network security key or passphrase for Cand It may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network If the Ae RR i connection fails please verify that the security settings are correct The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless a router The person who setup the network can give you the key or passphrase Display characters T you have a USB flash drive with network settings for Candy insert it now D Link DWA 645 User Manual 46 section 4 Wireless Security Configure WPA WPA2 Passphrase Using the Windows XP Utility lt is recommended to enable WPA PSK on your wireless router or access point befor
18. ction 4 Wireless Security Configure WPA WPA2 Enterprise Using the D Link Wireless Connection Manager WPA WPA2 Enterprise is 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 _ Basic Settings Profile Name dlink SSID dlink an existing profile and click Modify Network Type Infestuctue C Ad Hec Set Security Option Wired Equivalent Privacy WEF 2 Select WPA WPA2 Enterprise under Set Security Option and then select n i iii TKIP or AES lie C WPA WPA2 passphrase C WPA WPA2 C 02 1x 3 Click on Advanced Config to continue 4 Next to EAP Type select EAP TLS EAP TTLS or PEAP Extensible Authentication Protocols 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 Some RADIUS servers require that the Validate Server field be selected Check this field if your RADIUS server requires a validation User Certificate Validate Server Certificate 9 Select an User Certificate from the drop down menu 6 Enter the login information required to authenticate 7 Click Add to enter the IP address es of your RADIUS servers 8 Click OK to sav
19. e User Name Password Confirm Password TTLS Identity wired Equivalent Privacy WEP C Shared section 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA 645 Read the following descriptions if you are having problems The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP If you have a different operating system the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples 1 How do I know if my adapter is installed properly Pr ga Command Prompt Open M Explore D windows Movie Maker 3 Search _ Manage Go to Start gt My Computer gt Properties WD sree Be ott a Pr Disconnect Network Drive Windows Media Player Show on Desktop i Re He Rename D Tour Windows XP r Properties All Programs gt System Properties Spetem Aston General Add Haidas wizard The Add Hardware Wizard helps you install hardasa Select the Hardware Tab Devica Manager ro Tha Denice Manager lets all the hadiae devices irvetallesd on vou computer Une the Derice Manager to change the moperes ol ary devine Hadra Profikes am Hardere profiles provide a way for pou to set up and shore za diferent hadiae configurations D Link DWA 645 User Manual 51 section 5 Troubleshooting Click the sign next to Network Adapters Right click on D Link DWA 645 Wireless N Notebo
20. e a wireless network Refresh network list Click an item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more information lt 2 Set up a wireless network D Link Sia for a home or small office ct Unsecured wireless network antl Related Tasks A h default 9 Learn about wireless Unsecured wireless network anil SERET ve Change the order of preferred networks Change advanced settings 32 section 3 Configuration Disabling The Windows XP Utility lf 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 Change Windows Firewall settings lower right corner next to the time Select View Available Open Network Connections Wireless Networks Repair View Available Wireless Networks i Wireless Network Connection 6 Network Taste Choose a wireless network Refresh network list Click an item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more information Sitwawesme lag 4g mee E Unsecured wireless network a000 In the Choose a Wireless Network window click Change Related Tasks default Advanced Settings on the left side below Related Tasks raren aren meamata al gfe Change the order of preferred networks Change advanced settings a5 connect D Link DWA 645 User Manual 33 section 3 Configuration In the Wi
21. e adapter make sure to completely remove drivers that were previously loaded 3 The computer with the DWA 645 installed is unable to connect to the wireless network and or the Internet e Check that the LED indicators for the broadband modem are indicating normal activity If not there may be a problem with the broadband connection e Check that the LED indicators on the wireless router are functioning properly If not check that the AC power and Ethernet cables are firmly connected e Check that the IP Address subnet mask gateway and DNS settings are correctly entered for the network e In Infrastructure mode make sure the same Service Set Identifier SSID is specified on the settings for the wireless clients and access points The SSID factory default setting for D Link products is dlink Double click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting e In Ad Hoc mode both wireless clients will need to have the same SSID Please note that it might be necessary to set up one client to establish a BSS Basic Service Set and wait briefly before setting up other clients This prevents several clients from trying to establish a BSS at the same time which can result in multiple singular BSSs being established rather than a single BSS with multiple clients associated to it D Link DWA 645 User Manual 53 section 5 Troubleshooting Check that the Network Connection for the wireless client is configu
22. e configuring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the WPA PSK key being used 1 Open the Windows XP Wireless Utility by right clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray Open Network Connections lower right corner of screen Select View Available Repair Wireless Networks SS i Wireless Network Connection 6 Network Tas Choose a wireless network Refresh network list B e eS So ee Se S alona A CB Unsecured wireless network 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to Related Tasks p mri connect to and click Connect o maia id nici pctom gig Change the order of preferred networks Change advanced settings D Link DWA 645 User Manual 47 section 4 Wireless Security 3 The Wireless Network Connection box will appear Enter the WPA PSK passphrase and click Connect lt 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 645 User Manual Wireless Network Connection The network testl requires a network key also called a WEP key or WPA key A network key helps prevent unknown intruders from connecting to this network Type the key and then click Connect Network key Confirm network keyi Heid ee Cancel Connect 48 se
23. e same as the LAN IP address of your router or gateway e The Secondary DNS is optional you may enter a DNS server from your ISP e Click OK to save your settings D Link DWA 645 User Manual Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if pour network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address 192 168 Oo 52 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default gateway 192 168 0 1 Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server 192 16 a a a Alternate DNS server 61 Appendix B Networking Basics Windows Vista Windows 7 Users e Click on Start gt Control Panel Make sure you are in Classic View Double click on the Network and Sharing Center icon Along the left panel in the window click on Manage network connections e Right click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D Link wireless network adapter which will be connected to your network e Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 and click Properties Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Properties e Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the General same subnet as your network or LAN IP address on your router or network You can get
24. e your settings D Link DWA 645 User Manual 49 section 4 Wireless Security Configure 802 1x RADIUS Using the D Link Utility 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 ie system tray lower right corner of screen Click on New to create a new profile or highlight an existing profile and click Modify 2 Select 802 1x under Set Security Option 3 Click on Advanced Config to continue 4 Next to EAP Type select EAP TLS LEAP EAP TTLS or PEAP Extensible Authentication Protocols 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 Some RADIUS servers require that the Validate Server field be selected Check this field if your RADIUS server requires validation 5 Select an User Certificate from the drop down menu 6 Enter the login information required to authenticate 7 Click Add to enter the IP address es of your RADIUS servers 8 Click OK to save your settings D Link DWA 645 User Manual _ Basic Settings Ad Hoc ProfleName dk SSID dlink Network Type Infrastructure Set Security Option C None WEP WPA WPA2 passphrase C WPA WPA2 C 02 1x User Certificate Validate Server Certificat
25. ess 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 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 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 make a difference A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range Try to position access points wireless routers and computers so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways Materials and objects such as glass steel metal walls with insulation water fish tanks mirrors file cabinets brick and concrete will degrade your wireless signal Keep your product away at least 3 6 feet or 1 2 meters from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF n
26. exactly the same as on the wireless router or access point D Link DWA 645 User Manual Wireless Network Connection The network testl requires a network key also called a WEP key or WPA key A network key helps prevent unknown intruders from connecting to this network Type the key and then click Connect 42 section 4 Wireless Security 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 D Link Wireless Connection Manager 1 Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double clicking on the D Link icon on your desktop 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and click Connect If the network is using WPA PSK the screen as 00 1485 30636 shown to the left will appear 00 40 05 25 02F9 00 13 46 C9 1C 2A 00 19 5B 60 26 FF Candy 00 19 5B 29 02 B0 3 Enter the WPA PSK passphrase exactly as it is on your wireless 2822rs cahaangines router or access point Click the Show text in the password field lt ceca box to see the passphrase Unchecking it will hide it 4 Click OK to connect to the network Allow up to 30 seconds to connect OPETE ee WPS J __Refresh_J _Connect_ If you would like to create a new network and enter
27. g of characters that you create When using WEP you must determine the level of encryption The type of encryption determines the key length 128 bit encryption requires a longer key than 64 bit encryption Keys are defined by entering in a string in HEX hexadecimal using characters 0 9 A F or ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange alphanumeric characters format ASCII format is provided so you can enter a string that is easier to remember The ASCII string is converted to HEX for use over the network Four keys can be defined so that you can change keys easily D Link DWA 645 User Manual 35 section 4 Wireless Security What is WPA WPA or Wi Fi Protected Access is a Wi Fi standard that was designed to improve the security features of WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy The 2 major improvements over WEP e Improved data encryption through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP TKIP scrambles the keys using a hashing algorithm and by adding an integrity checking feature ensures that the keys haven t been tampered with WPA2 is based on 802 111 and uses Advanced Encryption Standard instead of TKIP e User authentication which is generally missing in WEP through the extensible authentication protocol EAP WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on a computer s hardware specific MAC address which is relatively simple to be sniffed out and stolen EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption
28. ight of the utility which will display information about the utility default CHE 12Mbps Connected ll owa 645 M eee MY WIRELESS NETWORKS My Wireless Network My Wireless defaut Networks tab Delete Profile Details aanas Metwork Name Network Type My Wireless Networks Security profiles are settings that allow you mobile users ta move fram ane lacatioan te D Link DWA 645 User Manual 26 section 3 Configuration About The About screen gives you information about the GEST x Firmware and Utility Versions of the DWA 645 Driver version SA00 a tility Version 1 00 MAC Address O0 0F 30 85 96 06 LIK D Link DWA 645 User Manual 27 section 3 Configuration Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows 7 Windows 7 users may use the built in wireless utility If you are using another company s utility or Windows 2000 please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network Most utilities will have a site survey option similar to the Windows 7 utility as seen below If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble click eos RE dal x on the center of the bubble to access the utility Or Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray Oo a lower right corner next to the time Select Connect to a L Currently connected to network X piecing Wireless Network Connection
29. ireless network using push button method with WiFi Protected Setu gt WPS Get Connected In ne ext few ay ireles pis currently have one SUE naa ays this wizard to easily connect to you okie ara ready zard n abo os a pet ow the n e of yo network an fot t by cieking the Soa sonia Click Next D Link DWA 645 User Manual Section 2 Installation D Link Connection Wizard D Link a Click the Scan button to display a list of wireless networks site survey Click on the network name SSID and click Next Please choose your wireless network from the list below Exit Click Next D Link Connection Wizard When this screen appears you are successfully connected to D Link your wireless network Click Finish to complete your setup B E You should now be connected to your wireless network For your convenience we have inserted a Profile with this information into c E D Link DWA 643 Mi Roam effortlessly knowing that network access is a click away Click Finish Click Finish to continue If you are prompted to reboot your computer select Yes want to restart my computer now Installation Complete Setup has finished installing D Link DWA 643 on your computer Click Finish D Link DWA 645 User Manual 17 section 3 Configuration Configuration This section will show you how to configure your new D Link wireless adapter u
30. itors twork adapters ee iEroadcom 802 1ib g WLAL lB D Link AirPlus G DWL Ge3___ Update Driver ol Realtek RTL8139 8 10x Fa H i PCMCIA adapters Uninstall Ee Processors Sound video and game cont H System devices Properties H Universal Serial Bus controller Scan for hardware changes D Link DWA 645 User Manual 8 Section 2 Installation Broadcom 802 11b g WLAN Click Yes to disable the adapter A Disabling this device will cause it to stop functioning Do you really want to disable it Lak The adapter is now disabled When disabled a red X will be oo displayed pened E Display adapters HAA DVD CD ROM drives IDE ATA ATAPI controllers Disabling the adapter will not remove the drivers If you would like EH Keyboards Mice and other pointing devices Modems to use the adapter simply right click it and select Enable A jeu Network adapters oy ES D Link AirPlus G DWL G630 Wireless Cardbus Adapter ES Realtek RTL8139 8 10x Family Fast Ethernet NIC G ff PCMCIA adapters H Processors D Sound video and game controllers E System devices E Universal Serial Bus controllers D Link DWA 645 User Manual Section 2 Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D Link wireless adapter lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network Keep in mind however that the number thickn
31. ks Detected bubble click on the center of the bubble to access the utility Or Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner next to the time Select Connect to a network The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Click on a network displayed using the SSID and click the Connect button lf you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet check the TCP IP settings for your wireless adapter Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information D Link DWA 645 User Manual Not Connected Wireless networks are available Connect to a network Network and Sharing Center Hoa izi ivi el T E Friday 4 8 17 2007 Disconnect or connect to another network Show All 30 section 3 Configuration Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click Connect lt may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network If the connection fails please verify that the security settings are correct The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router D Link DWA 645 User Manual EP Connect to a network Type the network security key or passphrase for Candy The person who setup the network can give you the key or passphrase Security key or passphrase E Display characters ee Wyou have a USB flash drive with network settings for Ca
32. n an IP Address c ccccceeeeeeeeees 61 Windows XP 2000 USEIS cccccesseeeeeeeeeeeees 61 Windows Vista Windows 7 USEIS 026000 62 Technical Specifications cccsssesssseseeseeeeneeees 63 2 Section 1 Product Overview Package Contents e D Link DWA 645 Wireless N Notebook Adapter e Manual and Warranty on CD e D Link Wireless Connection Manager on CD system Requirements e A laptop computer with an available 32 bit cardbus slot e Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 or XP Service Pack 2 or Vista or Windows 7 e CD ROM Drive e 20MB Hard Disk Spacce e A 802 11n 802 119 or 802 11b access point for Infrastructure mode or another 802 11n 802 119 or 802 11b wireless adapter for Ad Hoc mode D Link DWA 645 User Manual Section 1 Product Overview Introduction The D Link Wireless N Notebook Adapter DWA 645 is a 802 11n client device that delivers unrivaled wireless performance for your notebook computer With the DWA 645 you can add or upgrade your notebook s wireless connectivity without having to purchase a new notebook Once connected access your network s high speed Internet connection while sharing photos files music video printers and storage Get a better Internet experience with a faster wireless connection so you can enjoy digital phone calls gaming downloading and video streaming Powered by Wireless N technology the DWA 645 provides a faster wi
33. nd other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users 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 Under many circumstances it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in order to use servers printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN A Wireless Router is a device used to provide this link D Link DWA 645 User Manual 55 Appendix A Wireless Basics What is Wireless Wireless or Wi Fi technology is another way of connecting your computer to the network without using wires Wi Fi uses radio frequency to connect wirelessly so you have the freedom to connect computers anywhere in your home or office network 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 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 But wireless technology has restrictions as to how you can access the network You must be within the wireless network range area to be able to connect your computer There are two different types of wireless netwo
34. ndows ViSta cccccceeeceeeeeeeeeseeeseeseeeees 30 Using Windows XP apse ccce csacscneseccaeaaen cedexnoeneennrneoeas 32 Disabling The Windows XP Utility 0 33 D Link DWA 645 User Manual Wireless SOC UU asses sccsceiececccsencs seeeccweesseetedesesncaeneeces 35 VVC NS WEP T orones reee seeen E E EEEE ES EER 35 What is WPA oscceeccacceesececasttiee oocenscuesscenenceseeeos scenes 36 CONNOUTE WVE IP orrn en Mente eee EEE EE EEEE I EEEE ee 37 Using the D Link Wireless Connection Manager 37 Using the Windows XP Utility eeeeeeee 41 Configure WPA WPA2 Passphrase 2ccs00008 43 Using the D Link Wireless Connection Manager 43 Using Windows Vista Windows 7 cc0 45 Using the Windows XP Utility cceeeeeeee 47 Configure WPA WPA2 Enterprise 00008 49 Using the D Link Wireless Connection Manager 49 Configure 802 1x RADIUS ee ceeeceeeeeeees 50 Using the D Link Utility cee ceeeeeeeeeeeeees 50 Troubleshooting sosintitccssdeecesevacsacsnsnetecene ss stacectevtrewescnens 51 Wireless BASICS cies sisescecssnccewesioctecssiecectcnwesiarccsnecaancees 55 Networking Basics ccsscescesseeseesseeseeesensensenseeeenaes 60 Check your IP ACGI CSS ccecsstuncerercenccyeesteneessayecenncuaes 60 Windows XP 2000 USEIS ccccceeeseeeeeeeeeeees 60 Windows Vista Windows 7 USEIS 020000 60 statically Assig
35. ndy insert it now 31 section 3 Configuration Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows XP Windows XP users may use the built in wireless utility Zero Configuration Utility The following instructions are for Service Pack 2 users If you are using another company s utility or Windows 2000 please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network Most utilities will have a site survey option similar to the Windows XP utility as seen below If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble click on the center of the bubble to access the utility Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner next to the time Select View Available Wireless Networks The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Click on a network and click the Connect bution Refer to the Wireless Security section for information on connecting to a secure network If you want to use the D Link utility instead of the Windows XP wireless utility refer to the next page D Link DWA 645 User Manual 9 Wireless networks detected x One or more wireless networks are in range of this computer To see the list and connect click this message Change Windows Firewall settings Open Network Connections Repair View Available Wireless Networks i Wireless Network Connection 6 Network Tasks Choos
36. network profiles Every time you connect to a network using the Wireless Networks page a profile will automatically be created Click New to create a new wireless network profile refer to page 19 Click Modify to edit a current profile refer to page 20 Click Delete to remove a profile Click Activate to use a profile Allow up to 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network 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 645 User Manual D Link RangeBooster 650 DWA 645 UM Wireless Network Profile Details Security DIF 655_ steven D Link DWA 645 frail 192 168 0 197 WIRELESS NETWORKS HY WIRELESS NETWORKS DIA 655 steven DIR 655_steven Network Hame Network Type 23 section 3 Configuration Add Profile You may add a new network by clicking the New button from the My Wireless Networks page Profile Name Enter a name for your profile e g Home Office Coffee Shop SSID Enter the SSID of the wireless network Network Type Select the network type If you are connecting to a wireless router or access point select 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
37. ng Wi Fi Protected Setup Refer to the next page Rescans for available wireless networks in your area Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button If the network is secure a pop up window will appear Enter the security information to connect refer to the Wireless Security section for more information 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 645 User Manual A N nT D Lin kR angeBooster N650 DWA 645 dlink e 192 168 0 199 eet E Link 00 15 E9 D7 91 07 a dil wireless 00 50 C8 36 44 99 B 00 13 46 98 AD EA E la DUNK TSO_FTF 00 13 46 FC B6 D5 G 4 ODDD 00 1 3 46 EF 3E 14 gag a Bi T O AF 00 0F 30 03 D3 EC alz a Bi e agenda wifi 00 19 56 EE 74 67 Oye a Bi ee agenda_wep 06 19 56 EE 74 67 Oye a B Mega Test 00 1 3 46 EF 3D 70 gq a4 B 524 1ex 00 10 F0 02 29 39 93 a 3 CUR BS5G4 N DHLAB 00 193 56 02 55 74 gaz a amp 1 e OT 0 viv 5013 00 15 E69 70 AD 7A Bzg a 1 300 00 0F 43 7 4 EF 54 Ps 1 eet D Link 00 19 56 8F 93 38 roz a D Link 00 1 3 46 90 55 13 bos 1 DIR 655_steven 00 10 FO FB 40 04 9s 2 L ERIA ada On 6N 19 67 ae or 100 ba WPS Retesh f Connect bly wireless Networki _p pap p pa p p_ p_p _p_p _s dink diirik Activate 19 section 3 Configuration Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS
38. notebook computer with the DWA 645 With the performance of D Link s Wireless N line of wireless products the DWA 645 delivers an unsurpassed wireless experience Perform multiple network tasks at once with the speed provided by this Wireless Adapter e Compatible with 802 11b and 802 11g Devices Fully compatible with the IEEE 802 11b and 802 119 standards the DWA 645 can connect with existing 802 11b or 802 119 compliant routers access points and cards That means you can still communicate with colleagues and friends while you have the ability to link to even more wireless networks e Better Security with 802 1x and WPA With the DWA 645 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 e 32 bit Cardbus Performance Plug amp Play Connectivity The DWA 645 is a powerful 32 bit Notebook Adapter that installs quickly and easily into laptop PCs and when used with other D Link Wireless N products will automatically connect to the network out of the box e Total Performance Upgrade your notebook with the latest 802 11n technology e Total Wireless Portection Connect to secure wireless networks using WEP and WPA e Total Connection Get reception throughout your home by connecting to a Wireless N Router D Link DWA 645 User Manu
39. oise If you are using 2 4GHz cordless phones or X 10 wireless products such as ceiling fans lights and home security systems your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely Make sure your 2 4GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in use D Link DWA 645 User Manual 10 Section 2 Installation Adapter Installation Warning Do NOT install the DWA 645 Notebook Adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the D Link CD Turn on the computer and Insert the D Link DWA 645 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 If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer go to Start gt Run In the run box type D DWA645 exe where D represents the drive letter of your CD ROM drive When the autorun screen appears click Install Drivers Click Install Drivers Install Drivers View OIG WIRELESS N NOTEBOOK ADAPTER View Manual Adobe Reader Support D Link DWA 645 User Manual 11 Section 2 Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will appear Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for D Link Rangebooster N Notebook Adapter The InstallShield Wizard will install D Link Rangebooster N Notebook Adapter on your computer To
40. ok 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 D Link DWA 645 User Manual Device Manager File Action View Help 62 a lt Re f em E w Batteries E 1 Computer H See Disk drives H B Display adapters 24 DYDICD ROM drives Floppy disk controllers GJ Floppy disk drives F IDE ATASATAPI controllers elf ri fae 4 H E Monitors Tro f meavesee U Processors DEK EA i Infrared devices ae Keyboards Mice and other pointing devices E8 Network adapters D Link DWA 645 Wireless N Notebook Adapter E PLMLIG adapters Y Ports COM amp LPT a Advanced Driver Resources qiga D Link DWA 645 dadea Wireless Notebook Adapter Device pe Network adapters Manufacturer D Link Location PCI bus 129 device D function 0 Device status This device is working properly lf you are having probleme with this device click Troubleshoot to start the troubleshooter Troubleshoot Device usage Use this device enable Co 52 section 5 Troubleshooting 2 The computer does not recognize the DWA 645 Wireless Adapter Make sure that the DWA 645 Wireless Adapter is properly seated in the computer s cardbus slot lf Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of th
41. onnected Connection specific DNS Suffix e This will display the IP address subnet mask and default gateway of your SENTZ adapter lf the address is 0 0 0 0 check your adapter installation security settings and the settings on your router Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters D Link DWA 645 User Manual 60 Appendix B Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway router or you need to assign a static IP address please follow the steps below Windows XP 2000 Users e Windows XP Click on Start gt Control Panel Make sure you are in Classic View Double click on the Network Connections icon Windows 2000 From the desktop right click My Network Places gt Properties e Right click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D Link wireless network adapter or other adapter which will be connected to your router e Highlight Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties e Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or LAN IP address on your router Example If the routers LAN IP address is 192 168 0 1 make your IP address 192 168 0 X where X is a number between 2 and 99 Make sure that the number you choose is not in use on the network e Set Default Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your router or gateway e Set Primary DNS th
42. ox to see the WEP key Unchecking it will hide the key 4 Click OK to connect to the network Allow up to 30 seconds to connect If you would like to create a new network and enter the WEP settings refer to the next page D Link DWA 645 User Manual 37 section 4 Wireless Security lt is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter make sure you enter 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 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 Pr file 5 etting Ez 2 Select WEP under Set Security Option Basic Setting Profle Name dink 3 Select Shared and then select the Key Length from the sso i drop down menu Network Type Infastucture C Ad Hoc r et Security Option wired Equivalent Privacy WEP 4 Enter the WEP key exactly as it is on your wireless router or none G Open Shaved bute access point WEP CO WPA AWPA passphrase Kep Length Kep Indes 5 Click OK to connect to the network Allow up to 30 seconds eabnaoeos Headeomades ft to connect hy _ Show test in the password field OF Cancel D Link DWA 645 User Manual 38 section 4 Wireless Security Configure WEP Using Windows Vista Windows
43. red properly Select AP Infrastructure when connecting to an access point and select Ad Hoc mode when connecting without an access point Double click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar gt click on Configuration to change the settings for the wireless adapter lf Security is enabled make sure that the correct encryption keys are entered on both the DWA 645 and the access point Double click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar gt click Encryption Check to see that the key selected is set to the same key as other devices on the network D Link DWA 645 User Manual 54 Appendix A Wireless Basics Wireless Basics 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 A wireless local area network WLAN is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires Wireless LANs 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 a
44. reless Network Connection Properties window uncheck Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings and then click OK Wireless Network Connection 6 Properties f fx General Wireless Networks Advanced Available networks To connect to disconnect from or find out more information about wireless networks in range click the button below View Wireless Networks Preferred networks Automatically connect to available networks tn the order listed below Add Remove Properties Leam about setting up wireless network configuration Double click the Wireless Conection d Manager icon on your desktop 9 Wireless Connection Manager D Link DWA 645 User Manual 34 section 4 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 645 offers the following types of security e WPA2 Wi Fi Protected Access 2 e WPA2 PSK Pre Shared Key e WPA Wi Fi Protected Access e WPA PSK Pre Shared Key e WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy e 802 1x RADIUS What is WEP WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy It is based on the IEEE 802 11 standard and uses the RC4 encryption algorithm WEP provides security by encrypting data over your wireless network so that it is protected as it is transmitted from one wireless device to another To gain access to a WEP network you must know the key The key is a strin
45. reless connection and superior reception than 802 119 The DWA 645 is designed for use in bigger homes and for those that demand higher networking Maximize wireless performance by connecting this notebook adapter to a Wireless N Router and stay connected from virtually anywhere in the home This notebook adapter supports WEP WPA and WPA2 encryption to prevent outside intrusion and protect your personal information from being exposed D Link s Quick Setup Wizard guides you step by step through the installation process The D Link Wireless Manager is included with this product to keep track of all your most frequently accessed networks With unmatched wireless performance reception and security protection the D Link Wireless N Notebook Adapter DWA 645 is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to your notebook computer Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 11g and 802 11n 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 conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range All devices in the wireless network must be enabled with D Link Wireless N Technology D Link DWA 645 User Manual 4 Section 1 Product Overview Features e Faster Wireless Networking Enable wireless connectivity on your
46. rks Wireless Local Area Network WLAN and Wireless Personal 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 a small antenna attached to it which allows it to transmit data back and forth over radio signals With an indoor access point as seen in the picture the signal can travel up to 300 feet With an outdoor access point the signal can reach out up to 30 miles to serve places like manufacturing plants industrial locations college and high school Campuses airports golf courses and many other outdoor venues D Link DWA 645 User Manual 56 Appendix A Wireless Basics Wireless Personal Area Network WPAN Bluetooth is the industry standard wireless technology used for WPAN Bluetooth devices in WPAN operate in a range up to 30 feet away Compared to WLAN the speed and wireless operation range are both less than WLAN but in return it doesn t use nearly as much power which makes it ideal for personal devices such as mobile phones PDAs headphones laptops speakers and other devices that operate on batteries 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 e Gives everyone at home broadband access e Surf the web check email instant message and
47. room so the signal gets dispersed throughout your home If you have a two story home you may need a repeater to boost the signal to extend the range Eliminate Interference Place home appliances such as cordless telephones microwaves and televisions as far away as possible from the router access point This would significantly reduce any interference that the appliances might cause since they operate on same frequency D Link DWA 645 User Manual 58 Appendix A Wireless Basics Security Don t let you next door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network Secure your wireless network by turning on the WPA or WEP security feature on the router Refer to product manual for detail information on how to set it up Wireless Modes There are basically two modes of networking e Infrastructure All wireless clients will connect to an access point or wireless router e 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 645 wireless network notebook 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 An Ad Hoc network contains only clients such as laptops with wireless notebook adapters All the adapters must be in Ad Hoc mode to communicate D Link DWA 645 User Manual 59 Appendix B Networking
48. sing the D Link Utility as well as the Windows XP Zero Configuration Utility and Vista WLAN Auto Configuration D Link Wireless Connection Manager The D Link DWA 645 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 Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on the desktop will start the Configuration If you are using Windows 7 please skip to page 28 Windows Vista please skip to page 30 or Windows XP skip to page 32 Double click the Wireless Conection g Manager icon on your desktop Wireless Connection Manager D Link DWA 645 User Manual 18 section 3 Configuration SSID MAC Signal Security Channel WPS Button Refresh Button Connect Button Activate Button Wireless Networks 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 click Connect The SSID Service Set Identifier is the name of the wireless network Displays the MAC address of the wireless device Displays the Link Quality of the wireless connection If there is a lock icon this means the wireless network is secure You must know the encryption key security settings to connect Displays the channel of the wireless network Connect to a wireless network usi
49. the WPA PSK pstss00es natssonet tt settings refer to the next page This network avalon requires a network key Passphrase OK Cancel D Link DWA 645 User Manual 43 section 4 Wireless Security It is recommended to enable WPA PSK on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter 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 2 Select WPA WPA2 Passphrase under Set Security Option Weeen EA Basic Setting rofile Mame dime 3 Select TKIP or AES a a aaae Network Type g Infrastructure Ad Hoc 4 Enter the passphrase exactly as it is on your wireless router or access point aet Security Optom A ed Equivalent Privacy WEP None f Open Shared Auto WEP hee 9 Click OK to connect to the network Allow up to 30 seconds wrawpazvesenes I to connect EAER Key Length Key Index e4 bits 40 24 10 Hexadecimal dic fi Show text in the password field OF Cancel C 8021x D Link DWA 645 User Manual 44 section 4 Wireless Security Configure WPA WPA Personal Using Windows Vista Windows 7 lt is recommended to enable wireless security WPA WPA2 on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless ad
50. wireless router is close by Write down the number on the screen Enter this number in your access point or wireless router Please refer to the manufacture s manual for instructions Once you click Next you will have 2 minutes to enter this number in your access point or wireless router PIN Personal Identification Number This method allows you to easily connect to your wireless network through PIN Please note that the following PIN information must be entered in the access point within 120 seconds and it is recommended that the access point is easily accessible for connectivity 62303095 Click Next D Link DWA 645 User Manual 21 section 3 Configuration The adapter will try to establish connectivity to your access point D Link Wi Fi Protected Setup or wireless router D Link Establishing Connection PIN Code 32803303 To ensure connectivity please note that the PIN information must be entered in the access point When this screen appears you have successfully established connectivity Click Finish to complete your setup Connection Established E You have successfully connected to your secured wireless network Please click Finish Click Finish _ D Link DWA 645 User Manual 22 section 3 Configuration New Button Modify Delete Activate Profile Details My Wireless Networks The My Wireless Networks page will allow you to create edit and delete wireless
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