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1. Default gateway 192 Example If the router s LAN IP address is 192 168 0 1 make your IP address 192 168 0 X where X is anumber between 2 and 99 Make sure that the number you choose is not in use on the network oe Se A E e ae ry oe Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server 192 Set Default Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your router or gateway Alternate DNS server Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router or gateway The Secondary DNS is optional you may enter a DNS server from your ISP e Click OK to save your settings D Link DWA 131 User Manual 35 Appendix C Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards e IEEE 802 11n Operating Temperature e EEE 802 11g e 0 Cto 40 C 32 F to 104 F e IEEE 802 11b Operating Humidity Bus Type e 10 to 90 maximum non condensing e USB 2 0 1 1 compatible Dimensions Security e 30x16x 8 5 mm 1 2 x 0 6 x 0 3 inches e WPA WPA2 Wi Fi Protected Access TKIP MIC AES IV Expansion Shared Key Authentication Weight e WPS PIN and PBC e 27 22 g 0 96 ounces Media Access Control Certifications e CSMA CA with ACK e FCC Class B e IC Frequency Range e CE e 2 4GHz to 2 4835 GHz e C Tick e Wi Fi Modulation Technology e Orthogonal Frequency Warranty e 2 Years Division Multiplexing OFDM e Complementary Code Keying CCK Operating V2. 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 Ata 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 Asolid 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 noise If you are using 2 4 GHz 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 4 GHz p
3. 3 Using SoftAP To turn off SoftAP mode and switch the DWA 131 back to the wireless client mode right click on the Portable WiFi icon and select Station Mode This will exit the Portable WiFi app and restore your previous network connection using the DWA 131 as a client if you had configured it to connect automatically The SoftAP feature also includes a handy Diagnostic Tool to detect errors in the DWA 131 s access point functionality To run the Diagnostic Tool right click on the Portable WiFi icon and select Diagnostic Tool The D Link Diagnostic Tool will detect errors in each service and notify you in order to help you troubleshoot the problem It will also display your current network connection and the access point s IP address D Link DWA 131 User Manual Check Items Portable Wi Fi x SSID WASD6 PC_AP MAC 70 62 68 27 66 06 Open station Count 0 Traffic 0 00 KBytes Station Mode Diagnostic Tool 2014 78 15 Insert USB device and check if driver is installed WLan IP None No Network Found ICS None ICS Service Firewall Service Wlan AutoConfig Service RTK_WiFi_Service Service IPsec Policy Agent Service Base Filtering Engine Service IKE and AuthIP IPsec Keyi RRQ RARE 15 Section 4 Connecting to a Wireless Network Connecting to a Wireless Network Using Mac OS It is recommended to enable wireless security WPA WPA2 on your wireless router or access point before config
4. stop functioning Do you really want to disable it The adapter is now disabled When disabled a red X will be displayed File Action View Help e93 nIBIBR S F Re Disabling the adapter will not remove the drivers If you would like to use a the adapter simply right click it and select Enable pa JE Computer gt Sq Disk drives MS Display adapters DVD CD ROM drives gt 4g IDE ATA ATAPI controllers IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers 2 Imaging devices ys F Infrared dewices 5 Keyboards gt A Mice and other pointing devices a Monitors EP Network adapters EP D Link DWA 131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter EP Generic Marvell Yukon 8868055 PCI E Gigabit Ethernet Controller ors a Update Driver Software Enable Uninstall Scan for hardware changes a Properties Wigati F g 3 k ys Universal Serial Bus controllers gt l V50 devices i nf a ka na ha i il Enables the selected device D Link DWA 131 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 that the number thickness 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
5. 1 19 The DWA 131 is designed for use in bigger homes and for those that demand higher bandwidth networking Maximize wireless performance by connecting this USB Adapter to a Wireless N router and stay connected from virtually anywhere in the home This USB Adapter supports WPA and WPA2 encryption to prevent outside intrusion and protect your personal information from being exposed D Link s SoftAP feature allows the DWA 131 to act as an access point allowing you to share your Internet connection wirelessly with other devices or extend the coverage of an existing network Compact in size robust in soeed the DWA 131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter is great for travel and a convenient solution for providing high performance wireless connectivity to your desktop or notebook PC Enjoy the many benefits of wireless connectivity today 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 D Link DWA 131 User Manual 4 Section 1 Product Overview Features e Compact size for placement anywhere e Convenience of Plug amp Play installation e Fully 802 11g compatible e 802 11n compliant e Powered by the USB port no external power
6. A BMW Dreamsign 02 Dreamsign 04 felix air GFSDGDO MT7620_AP VIP Join Other Network Create Network Open Network Preferences PEPPER EEEE E Show password W Remember this network res y JEE a a a a ay Cancel bin 17 Section 4 Connecting to a Wireless Network Using Windows 8 It is recommended to enable wireless security WPA WPA2 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 Wi Fi password being used To join an existing network locate the wireless network icon in the taskbar next to the time display vy Oc yl i 11 33 AM 1 21 2013 Wireless Icon Clicking on this icon will display a list of wireless networks which are within connecting proximity of your computer Select the desired network by clicking on the network name Networks Airplane mode Off g SWSWSW ASUS Guest TP PLC Router AirPort Express AirPort Express 5GHz Book 600M DIR 505 Claire DIR 835 Hans 5 D Link DWA 131 User Manual 18 Section 4 Connecting to a Wireless Network You will then be prompted to enter the network security key Wi Fi password for the wireless network Enter the password into the box and click Next If you wish to use Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS to connect to the router you can also press the WPS button on your router at this point to enable th
7. D Link Version 5 0 10 29 2014 User Manual Wireless N Nano USB Adapter DWA 131 Table of Contents Table of Contents Product OVErVvViCW c ccccccccccccscsccccccccccccsccccccccccccccscsccccccces 3 Package CONTENMS ccesescsscssssssssessssssssesesecsssessesesesesseseseeeseeeers 3 System Requirements eessssessosessessosessesesneseosesseseseeseoneseesessese 3 Introduction eessessesseesesseeseeseesoesoesseseessesseesoesoesoesoessesessossossossoeseese 4 FEQTUICS ccccssscccsssssscccssssccssssssccsssscccsssssccsssssscccsssscscesssscsesssssscessnes 5 Hardware OVErViCW ccccsccssscsscssscccssccssccseccsscsscescccescessccsscess 6 NIRS CAI AI OMA eecavroscucecesacnesuaccesevasecnssusccscovcoercenssncacectscecesioveucese 7 SENN E ee AEE EEA E 7 Remove Existing Installations s ssesessessesseseesessessessesessesse 7 Disable Other Wireless AdaptefS seesesessesesreseeseseess 8 Wireless Installation ConsideratiOnS eesseseeseesessessesses 10 Driver Installation ec ecsccssccssccssccsssccssscsccsscessscsssccssccssceees 11 USO SOAP eoero a Eri 13 Connecting to a Wireless Network sscessccesscccsccessccoseee 16 JDE MOCO n E E E 16 Using WINGOWS 8 aesucscessersssetctctcesstessiscicetesceaensvebessiaunepsteteccesevees 18 Using Windows 7 se essesessesseseeseesessesseseeseeseoseoseseeseeseosesseseeseesessess 20 Configuring Wireless Security s ssesssesseesseessesseessesss 22
8. TROUDIES MOO CIN sssecccsvesescescsacecesssecccvesseusccnsuscvceucesesaseveeoee 25 Wireless Basics ccsescccsvessaccencdscscsveccsdeceeccsastevecsaeveseveenasdeaeses 29 Wireless MOdesS essessessessessessessessoescssoesoesreseeseessesreesossoesoesoeseses 33 Networking Basics secesccccsccecscccsccesscccsccesscecsccesscecsceesse 34 Check your IP Address assesses ena 34 D Link DWA 131 User Manual Statically Assign an IP Technical Specifications addreSS esesesseseeseesessessesseseeseesessessesees Section 1 Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents e D Link DWA 131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter e D Link Wireless Connection Manager Manual and Warranty on CD e Quick Installation Guide System Requirements e A computer or laptop with an available USB 2 0 port e Windows 8 Windows 7 e CD ROM Drive e 300 MHz processor and at least 64MB of RAM e A 802 11n 802 116 or 802 119 access point or wireless router D Link DWA 131 User Manual Section 1 Product Overview Introduction The DWA 131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for desktop or notebook PCs Instead of stringing Ethernet cables to your PC or dismantling your desktop computer case the DWA 131 can enable 802 11n wireless connectivity by simply utilizing your desktop or notebook PC s USB port Powered by Wireless N technology the DWA 131 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception than 802
9. ces WE Modems E Monitors 4 EY Network adapters EP D Link DWA 130 Wireless N USB Adapter amp Generic Marvell Yukon 88E8055 PCI E Gigabit Ethernet Controller amp Intel R WiFi Link 5300 AGN amp Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter 6 PCMCIA adapters E Portable Devices 1 Ports COM amp LPT Sound video and game controllers lt gt Storage controllers gli System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers VSO devices _e ll _ a Device Manager ie ehh e Sm File Action View Help e 9 m S EB E P es 4 gh SP3X3 PC gt 2 Batteries 1 b i Computer gt Disk drives p gt i Display adapters gt DVD CD ROM drives gt gm IDE ATA ATAPI controllers gt 7 IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers X Imaging devices l F Infrared devices b lt 2 Keyboards l A Mice and other pointing devices gt HE Modems E Monitors a E Network adapters E D Link DWA 130 Wireless N USB Adapter E Generic Marvell Yukon 888055 PCI E Gigabit Ethernet Controller ag Intel r a a i Update Driver Software Mich PCMCIA Disable E Portable Uninstall P Ports C Scan for hardware changes E Processi lt gt Storage controllers gt gli System devices D y Universal Serial Bus controllers D VSO devices Disables the selected device Section 2 Installation Click Yes to disable the adapter Intel R WiFi Link 5300 AGN Disabling this device will cause it to
10. d for the network 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 default Double click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting D Link DWA 131 User Manual 27 Section 5 Troubleshooting Check that the Network Connection for the wireless client is configured properly Select AP Infrastructure when connecting to an access point Double click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar gt click on 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 DWA 131 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 131 User Manual 28 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 netw
11. e WPS function When you have established a successful connection to a wireless network the word Connected will appear next to the name of the network to which you are connected D Link DWA 131 User Manual ORES d link 07725 Enter the network security key H You can also connect 4 by pushing the button on the router Cancel Networks Airplane mode Off a WI FI d link O7725 Connected il 19 Section 4 Connecting to a Wireless Network Using Windows 7 Windows 7 users may use the built in wireless utility to connect to a wireless network 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 on the center of the bubble to access the utility You can also click on the wireless icon in your system tray lower right corner The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Not connected Tl Connections are available z Wireless Network Connection dlink kay2690_ 24 AllenH DIR 655 5D6_WLAN DAP 2690q wpstestl BBIQ633304 WPA2 4 RRRRRRERE Eddie_APNAS Open Network and Sharing Center 1 30 PM D Link DWA 131 User Manual 20 Section 4 Connecting to a Wireless Network Highlight the wireless ne
12. e 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 7 Vista and XP users may use the built in wireless utility for all adapters To remove any old software Windows 7 8 users Click Start gt Control Panel gt Programs and Features Windows XP Vista users Click Start gt Control Panel gt Programs and Features D Link DWA 131 User Manual 7 Section 2 Installation 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 From the desktop right click on the My Computer icon and select Properties Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager Scroll down the list and click the sign to the left of Network Adapters Right click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable D Link DWA 131 User Manual Disable Other Wireless Adapters B Device A File Action View Help e 9 m Em amp 4 a SP3X3 PC 2 Batteries 1 7 Computer a Disk drives Sy Display adapters DVD CD ROM drives Gg IDE ATA ATAPI controllers IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers 2 Imaging devices F Infrared devices lt Keyboards F Mice and other pointing devi
13. edia disconnected Connection specific DNS Suffix Co spe mlab rinks ic cal Ifote Adar _ i Fe Sefe 192 168 8 197 20 De E Users admin gt If 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 131 User Manual 34 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 e Clickon Start gt Control Panel make sure you are in Classic View Double click internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Properties on the Network and Sharing Center icon and then click on Change adapter settings General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports e Right click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D Link wireless this capablity Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for th riate IP settings network adapter which will be connected to your network SREEES EC Ei ia aaa 6 Obtain an IP address automatically e Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 and click Properties Use the following IP address IP address e Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same Subnet mask subnet as your network or LAN IP address on your router or network
14. ess 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 USB adapters All the adapters must be in ad hoc mode to communicate D Link DWA 131 User Manual 33 Appendix B Networking 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 e Click Start gt All Programs gt Accessories gt Command Prompt You may need administrative access to run this application E SUs s N admin gt ipe onf ig Windows IP Configuration e For all additional prompt windows inquiring of running the command prompt Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection application select Yes OK or Continue CinkeGocal BOG Addeess Ss 1 E Pepot t caa 34e3 FBf6 1470078 I Py ia arr Se ee og oo core T sel se le Subn M i gt PAA A De fau it Gateway gt o a a a 192 168 0 1 Atthe prompt type ipconfig and press Enter oL ada pian Laret fiers Caliises tmnt A ific ms Suf fi publi fault Gateway a as assa nel adapter Local Area Connection 7 e This will display the IP address subnet mask and default gateway of your adapter Media State M
15. hone 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 131 User Manual 10 Section 2 Installation Driver Installation Before using the DWA 131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter you must first install a device driver from the included D Link CD Warning Do NOT connect the DWA 131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter to the your computer s USB port before installing the driver software from the D Link CD Turn on the computer and Insert the D Link DWA 131 Driver CD in the CD ROM drive Note If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer go to Start gt Run In the run box type D autorun exe where D represents the drive letter of your CD ROM drive Once the D Link Portable WiFi installation screen appears you have two options If you wish to use the DWA 131 as a client device to connect to a wireless router or access point click Setup If you wish to use DWA 131 as a wireless access point so that you can share your Internet connection with others check the Install the SoftAP feature box Next click Setup This will install both the standard driver and the SoftAP feature allowing you to toggle between them at will One you click Setup the software will begin installing D Link DWA 131 User Manual Hf install the SoftAP feature SoftAP turns your USB Wi Fi dongle into a wireless access point allowing you to
16. k drive Show on Desktop Rename Properties Click Device Manager a O a yaa Wre gt Control Panel System and Security System Search Control Pane p Control Panel Home as View basic information about your computer Windows edition a Windows 7 Enterprise System protection Copyright 2009 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Advanced system settings Service Pack1 System Manufacturer D Link Corporation Model Dell Optiplex755 Rating Your Windows Experience Index needs to be refreshed Processor Intel R Core TM 2 Quad CPU Q8400 2 66GHz 2 67 GHz Installed memory RAM 6 00 GB 3 25 GB usable System type 32 bit Operating System See also Pen and Touch No Pen or Touch Input is available for this Display oe Computer name domain and workgroup settings Windows Update P Computer name Change settings Performance Information and Full t pee ull computer name Computer description D Link DWA 131 User Manual 25 Section 5 Troubleshooting Click the sign next to Network Adapters File Action View Help oe ANN Om ae ree gt 7 Computer gt Sj Disk drives Right click on D Link DWA 131 USB Adapter gt MY Display adapters 83 DVD CD ROM drives g Floppy drive controllers os Human Interface Devices gt c IDE ATA ATAPI controllers gt ED Keyboards JA Mice and other pointing devices gt E Monitors a Network ada
17. less Network Connection dlink dwr 910 V Connect automatically kay2690_24 james2690g ALPHA A dlink 888 al SD6_WLAN wl DAP 2690q aa T7 Open Network and Sharing Center 4 The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router 1 Connect to a Network Getting information from dlink D Link DWA 131 User Manual Section 4 Connecting to a Wireless Network 5 Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click Connect fic Connect to a Network 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 Type the WPS security key WPS Security key Hide characters D Link DWA 131 User Manual 24 Section 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA 131 Read the following descriptions if you are having problems The examples below are illustrated in Windows 7 If you have a different operating system the process on your computer will be similar 1 How do I know if my adapter is installed properly Go to Start gt Computer right click gt Properties i This will bring up the System settings under the Windows Control Panel Scan for threats Map network drive Disconnect networ
18. nnected to the USB port of your computer then you will be prompted to do so D Link DWA 131 User Manual Portable WiFi a J Portable Wi Fi a Plug DWA 131 to USB Port Section 3 Using SoftAP One the DWA 131 is connected clients can connect to your network The SSID of the access point will be displayed along with the MAC address security level Station Count and network Traffic To change the SSID and the security key click Config The current SSID will be displayed and can be edited Wireless clients will need to select this SSID when connecting to your network so it is recommended that you choose one that they can easily identify Under Key enter a network security key of 8 20 characters Wireless clients attempting to connect to your network will need to enter this key for the connection to be successfully established Alternatively leave the field blank if you do not want to secure your wireless access point This is not recommended as it will allow any other devices in range of the DWA 131 to connect to your network Click OK to save these settings or Cancel to revert to their previous values D Link DWA 131 User Manual Portable Wi Fi i SSID WSD4 NB_AP MAC 70 62 B8 27 C6 F1 Open Station Count 0 Traffic 0 00 KBytes Config Portable Wi Fi Config Hint Enter 551D with the length of 2 20 characters amp Key with the length of 8 20 characters Cancel OK Section
19. oducts 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 networks 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 Wireless Personal Area Network WPAN D Link DWA 131 User Manual 30 Appendix A Wireless Basics 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 device
20. oltage e 5VDC 10 Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 11n and 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 131 User Manual 36
21. ork 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 and 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 131 User Manual 29 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 pr
22. pters he D Link DWA 131 USB Adapter Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly Update Driver Software Ports Ct Disable a QD Processa Uninstall P Seriy Scan for hardware changes JE SM Drive gt Sound v Properties Jm System 7 y Universal Serial Bus controllers Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly Click OK to continue i D Link DWA 131 F Wireless USB Adapter Device type Network adapters Manufacturer D Link Location Unknown This device is working property OK f Canoe D Link DWA 131 User Manual 26 Section 5 Troubleshooting 2 The computer does not recognize the DWA 131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter Make sure that the DWA 131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter is properly seated in the computer s USB port If Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the adapter make sure to completely remove drivers that were previously loaded 3 The computer with the DWA 131 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 entere
23. s 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 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 131 User Manual 31 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 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 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 fe
24. share your Internet connection with others Setup Installing the device 11 Section 2 Installation When the installation finishes click Complete The DWA 131 driver is now installed You may now insert the DWA 131 into your computer s USB port and connect to a wireless network using your computer s operating system See Connecting to a Wireless Network on page 16 for information about how to connect to your network using your DWA 131 Complete If you chose to install the driver without the SoftAP feature but now wish to install the SoftAP feature re run the installation software and select Install SoftAP Install Softt4P Uninstall D Link DWA 131 User Manual 12 Section 3 Using SoftAP Using SoftAP The DWA 131 s SoftAP feature allows you to use the device as an access point This means that wireless clients can connect to the computer the DWA 131 is plugged into and share its Internet connection Note Using the SoftAP feature will disable the DWA 131 s wireless client functionality Note The SoftAP feature supports a maximum of six wireless clients To begin ensure that you have installed the SoftAP feature see Installation on page 7 for instructions how to do this Run the Portable WiFi application on your computer On Windows this can be found in the Start menu The interface for the SoftAP feature appears in the lower right of the screen If the DWA 131 is not already co
25. source required e USB 2 0 standard e You can securely connect to a wireless network using WPA WPA2 Wi Fi Protected Access providing you a much higher level of security for your data and communication than has previously been available e Position the DWA 131 almost anywhere in your workspace to achieve the best reception possible e Supports Infrastructure networks via an access point e User friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities Using a USB 1 1 port will adversely affect throughput D Link DWA 131 User Manual Section 1 Product Overview Hardware Overview 1 USB Connector Used to connect the DWA 131 to your computer D Link DWA 131 User Manual 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 manufacturer s adapter or a different model D Link adapter mak
26. twork SSID you would like to connect to and click the Connect button If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet check your TCP IP settings for your wireless adapter Refer to Networking Basics on page 34 for more information D Link DWA 131 User Manual Not connected rill Connections are available Wireless Network Connection dlink dwr 910 Connect automatically kay2690_24 will james2690g wall ALPHA dlink 888 SD6_WLAN DAP 2690q Open Network and Sharing Center 21 Section 4 Connecting to a Wireless Network Configuring Wireless Security It is recommended to enable wireless security WPA WPA2 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 Click on the wireless icon in your system tray lower right corner 2 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Not connected atl Connections are available Wireless Network Connection dlink dwr 910 kay269O0 24 AllenH BIR 655 5D6_WLAN DAP 2690q wpstest BBIQ633304 WPA2 Eddie _APNAS Open Network and Sharing Center 1 30PM 9 7 2009 D Link DWA 131 User Manual 22 Section 4 Connecting to a Wireless Network 3 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and click the Connect button Not connected alll Connections are available Wire
27. uring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the security key Wi Fi password being used To quickly access your Wi Fi information and settings click the Wi Fi icon on the cT E Fril0 36AM Q menu bar Clicking on this icon will display a list of all wireless networks within range of your A E 4 Fri 10 38AM Q i computer Select the desired network by clicking on the network name Turn Wi Fi Of 3GRouter 402NR 0000 402NR AA andya20 BTW CMCC CMCC AUTO CMCC CADHEJING Dlink _DWR_730 Dreamsign O02 Dreamsign 03 felix air Flydise 1 Flydise 6 MT 620_AP successe Test VIP BREE BE E Ea BEE EGE PIP DPOP PPD HQ yo DEEE EE E E Join Other Network Create Network Open Network Preferences D Link DWA 131 User Manual 16 Section 4 Connecting to a Wireless Network You will then be prompted to enter the network security key Wi Fi password for the wireless network Enter the password into the box and click Join Note To avoid having to enter your network security key each time you connect check Remember this network Once the connection is successfully established you will see a check by the name of your wireless network D Link DWA 131 User Manual The Wi Fi network Dlink_DWR_ 30 requires a A WPAZ password Password a E e Fri 10 39 AM Wi Fi On Turn Wi Fi Off Dlink_DWR_ 730 3GRouter 402NR 0000 402NR A
28. w 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 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 Nanowaves 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 Security Don t let your 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 D Link DWA 131 User Manual 32 Appendix A Wireless Basics Wireless Modes There are basically two modes of networking 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 An Infrastructure network contains an acc
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