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1. Windows Media Player Show on Desktop l Re He Rename Tour Windows XP r Properties All Programs gt System Propertics sylem Hesiona jeneial Add Hahaaa wWirad The Add Hardware Wizard helps you irsal hardasa Add Hardaara Wizard Devica Manager The Pavica Manager lets all fre hadiae devices rratalbed on pout computer Uta the Device Manager to change the peoperbes of arp devica Hademe Profs 2 Hardere profiles provide a wap for pou to set up and store gpl derant hardware configurations Cema 42 section 5 Troubleshooting Click the sign next to Network Adapters Right click on D Link DWA 140 USB 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 140 User Manual 4 SHINGLIN A Batteries 7 Computer See Disk drives DVD CD ROM drives IDE ATASATAPI controllers IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers A Infrared devices 8 Keyboards Mice and other pointing devices El pr Network eadapbats siS SnD EE Pcl Fast ene m Other devices PCMCIA adapters ae Ports COM amp LPT ae Processors 1 Sound video and game controllers System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers Pee fee fee ee ee RE D Link DWA 140 RangeBooster N USB Adapter Proper id x G2. Step 3 Highlight Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties Step 4 Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or the LAN IP address on your router Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Example If the router s LAN IP address is 192 168 0 1 make your IP Address You canaetiP setings assigned automaticaly i your network suppor this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for 192 168 0 X where X is a number between 2 and 99 Make sure that the number teapots nas Obtain an IP address automatically you choose is not in use on the network Set Default Gateway the same as the LAN E a a IP address of your router 192 168 0 1 IP address 192 168 0 62 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default gateway 192 168 0 i Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router 192 168 0 1 The 9 a Secondary DNS is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP Use the folowing DNS server adresses Preferred DNS Ei 92 1 68 AR a a Alternate DNS T Step 5 Click OK twice to save your settings D Link DWA 140 User Manual 53 Appendix C Technical Specifications Technical Specifications SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS e Windows Vista XP SP2 or 2000 SP4 e CD ROM drive e 20MB hard disk space e Available USB port STANDARDS e IEEE 802 11n draft e IEEE 802 119 e EEE 802 11b
3. USER MANUAL DWA 140 VERSION 2 0 WIRELESS Table of Contents Table of Contents Product OV GE VICW naiccecesscet coesecedevecstasorsssendseccesevseaticeesee 3 Package Content cccsccccsseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesseeeeees 3 System Requirements cccceececeeeceeeeseeeeeeeesaeees 3 rod UON ee merreni EEEE E EAEEREN 4 Features 00 ccc ccc cecceccsecceeceeeeeeceeceeeaueceeeaeeseeseeseenensaees 5 Hardware OVErVICW cccceecceseceeeeeeeeeneeeneeseeeteeetees 6 INSTAN ATION 00 ccecceeeeee ee ceneeesseeeenseeseeesonseneeesenseneeeeeees 7 Getting Started esensi qneeeaneasss rreren EE 7 Remove Existing Installations cccccseceees 7 Disable Other Wireless Adapters 06 8 Adapter Installation ccccecceecseeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeees 10 SONI GU AU ON saarnia EERE RAA 16 D Link Wireless Connection Managet 16 Wireless Networks cccccceeeeeceeeeeeseeeeeeaees 17 Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS ccceeeeees 18 ODO a AEE E T E E 22 POU eea EEEN EE EEEE E EErEE 23 Windows Vista Configuration Utility 00 0 24 Windows XP Configuration Utility e 25 Disabling The Windows XP Utility 26 Wireless SCCULity cccccccsscessseceseecnseseeeecnnesenseses 28 What is WEP scncaawenecccecunensaerecanisnenmiensacunesunenctons 28 What is WPA annaannoonnnnnnennnnsnnonnnnnnrnnrererrnerre
4. a DHCP server i e wireless router automatically To verify your IP address please follow the steps below Click on Start gt Run In the run box type cmd and click OK At the prompt type ipconfig and press Enter lt C WINDOWS system32 cmd exe Microsoft Windows AP Version 5 1 2600 GC Copyright 1985 2661 Microsoft Corp This will display the IP address subnet mask and the default gateway of your adapter C Documents and Settings gt ipconfig Mindows IP Configuration If the address is 0 0 0 0 check your adapter econ aod teas manne rey installation security settings and the settings TE Addo a ee Ee on your router Some firewall software programs a _ may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters C Documents and Settings gt _ lf you are connecting to a wireless network at a hotspot e g hotel coffee shop airport please contact an employee or administrator to verify their wireless network settings D Link DWA 140 User Manual 52 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 Step 1 Windows XP Click on Start gt Control Panel gt Network Connections Windows 2000 From the desktop right click My Network Places gt Properties Step 2 Right click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D Link network adapter and select Properties
5. Configuration In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window uncheck Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings and then click OK Click gt Start gt Programs gt D Link gt D Link RangeBooster N DWA 140 gt Wireless Connection Manager D Link DWA 140 User Manual Wireless Network Connection 6 Properties f Eg General Wireless Networks pats Available networks To connect to disconnect from or find out more information about wireless networks in range click the button below View Wireless Networks Prefered networks Automatically connect to available networks tn the order listed below Leam about setting up wireless network configuration Accessories Games a fin PrintMe Internet Printing a Startup a i Adobe Reader 6 0 RS Internet Explorer a Outlook Express a ge Remote Assistance a Windows Movie Maker fay O Link fam D Link RangeBooster M DWwA 140 e Connection Wizard E Wireless Connection Manager 2 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 140 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
6. Delete Click Delete to remove a profile Active Click Activate to use a profile Allow up to 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network Profile Details The Profile Details section will display information about the wireless network such as the network name SSID network type Infrastructure or Ad Hoc and if the network is secured D Link DWA 140 User Manual py Link Wireless Connection Manager Hehwork Name D Link Connected PAddess 192 168 1 95 D Link bwai Aa Ma Wireless Networks Modify Delete Activate Profile Details Network Mame D Link Network Type Infrastructure Security Sone 19 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 Pare Settings Coffee Shop gt Basic Settings n SSID Enter the SSID of the wireless network Profile Mame D link SSID D Link Network Type Select the network type If you are connecting A a VE EES F Adhoc to a wireless router or access point select Infrastructure If you are connecting to another j set Security Option 5 No Security wireless client such as an adapter select C WEP Ad Hoc CO WPAAVPA Passphrase yy Pt Ay PAZ Set Security Select the type of security used Please refer eee to the Wireless Security section for more information None OK Butto
7. 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 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 using 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 140 User Manual m a Disconnected D Link pwa140 A WIRELESS NETWORKS e In_mktg_test 00 19 5B 60 26 FF a Mammoth 00 17 9A 1B 33 15 My Wireless Networks MY Y NIRELESS NETWORKS 17 section 3 Configuration Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS System is designed
8. appliances that generate RF noise 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 140 User Manual 46 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 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 Wi
9. e USB 2 0 FREQUENCY RANGE e 2412 to 2462MHz North America e 72412 to 2472MHz General Europe EMISSION SCHEMES e DSSS OFDM DATA MODULATION SCHEMES DBPSK DQPSK CCK and OFDM BPSK QPSK 16 QAM 64 QAM DATA RATES e 802 119 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54Mbps e 802 11b 1 2 5 5 11Mbps e 802 11n 30 60 90 120 180 240 270 300Mbps TRANSMIT OUTPUT POWER typical e 18dbm 802 11 b e 14dbm 802 11 g n ANTENNAS e Two integrated antennas D Link DWA 140 User Manual SECURITY e 64 128 bit WEP data encryption e Wi Fi Protected Access WPA WPA2 OPERATING VOLTAGE 5VDC 10 POWER CONSUMPTION 802 11n e TX 460mA e RX 240mA DIAGNOSTIC LEDS e Activity Dimensions 87 x28 x 12 mm Operating Temperature 0 to 40 C Storage Temperature 20 to 65 C Operating Humidity 10 to 90 non condensing Storage Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing Certifications e FCC Class B e CE e C Tick e C 54 Appendix C Technical Specifications Dimensions e L 4 64 114 8mm eW 2 13 54mm e H 0 34 inches 8 7mm Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 11g specifications Actual data throughput will vary Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network traffic building materials and construction and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range D Link DWA 140 User Manual 99
10. 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 14 Personal Identification Number PIN is a 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 140 User Manual D Link Wi Fi Protected Setup D Link Wi Fi Protected Setup Please select the function which you want to run WPS t PBC Push Button Configuration f PIN Personal Identification Number 18 section 3 Configuration My Wireless Networks The My Wireless Networks page will allow you to create edit and delete wireless network profiles Every time you connect to a network using the Wireless Networks page a profile will automatically be created New Button Click New to create a new wireless network profile refer to page 18 Modify Click Modify to edit a current profile refer to page 19
11. steps and screens are similar for the other Windows operating systems lf the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer go to Start gt Run In the run box type D DWA 140 exe where D represents the drive letter of your CD ROM drive When the autorun screen appears click Install Drivers Click Install Drivers amp Install Drivers View QIG RANGEBOOSTER N USB ADAPTER a View Manual amp Network Magic Adobe Reader amp Support Registration D Link DWA 140 User Manual 10 Section 2 Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will appear Click Next By default setup will install to the default location C Program Files D Link DWA 140 where C represents the drive letter of your hard drive To install to a different location click Browse and specify the location Click Next Select the Program Files folder location Click Next D Link DWA 140 User Manual D Link RangeBooster N DWA 140 Driver Install Program D Link Welcome to the Installation Wizard for DWA 140 The Wizard will install the D W4 140 and RangeBooster N Utility onto your computer To continue click Next D Link RangeBooster N DWA 140 Driver Install Program i D Link The In kes llation Wizard will install RangeBooster N Utility in the following folder To install to this folder click Next To install to a different folder click Browse and select another folder Destination Folde
12. to can click Connect If the network is using WEP the screen as shown to the right will appear Key Show text in the password field 2 Enter the WEP key exactly as it is on your wireless router or OK Cancel access point 3 Click the Show text in the password field box 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 140 User Manual 30 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 2 Select WEP under Set Security Option Profile Settings Basic Settings 3 Select Shared and then select the Key Length from the ProfleName Dlink SS drop down menu SSID D Link Network Type nfrastructure C Adhoc 4 Enter the WEP key exactly as it is on your wireless router 5 3er Option gt 7 Wited Equivalent Privacy WEP WEP or access point Open Shared O Auto Co WPA PAZ Passphrase Co OW PA AY PAZ 5 Click OK
13. to connect to the network Allow up to 30 seconds aoi gana canes to connect ane E4 bits 40 24 10 Hexadecin 1 Show text in the password field OF Cancel D Link DWA 140 User Manual 31 section 4 Wireless Security Configure WEP Using Windows Vista 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 Not Connected on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower A Wireless networks are available right corner of screen Select Connect to a network Connect to a network Network and Sharing Center val d2sd Pwi Q7 Friday 4 8 17 2007 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to a connect to and click Connect B Connectto a network Disconnect or connect to another network Show All v r VOIPtest Unsecured network tuesday Security enabled network Set up a connection or network Open Network and Sharing Center Cancel D Link DWA 140 User Manual 32 section 4 Wireless Security 3 Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click Connect i ee It may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network If the ee connection fails please verify that
14. 7 wy Connect to a network Disconnect or connect to another network Show All 24 section 3 Configuration Windows XP Configuration Utility Windows XP users may use the built in wireless utility The following instructions are for Service Pack 2 users If you are using Windows 2000 you must use the D Link utility Please refer to page 15 If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble click on the center of the bubble to access the utility 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 140 User Manual k Wireless networks detected 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 Network Tasks Refresh network list lt 2 Set up a wireless network for a home or small office Related Tasks i Learn about wireless fe Change the order of preferred networks Y Change advanced se
15. Enjoy the many benefits of wireless connectivity today Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 119 and Draft 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 140 User Manual 4 Section 1 Product Overview Features e Compact size for placement anywhere e Convenience of Plug amp Play installation e Fully 802 11b 802 11g compatible e Draft 802 11n compliant e Powered by the USB port no external power source required e USB 2 0 standard e Better Security with 802 1x and WPA In addition to 64 bit and 128 bit WEP encryption you can also 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 Position the DWA 140 almost anywhere in your workspace to achieve the best reception possible e Supports Infrastructure networks via an access point and Peer to Peer communication in Ad Hoc mode e User friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities Using a USB 1 1 port will adversely affect throughput D Link DWA 140 User Manual Section 1 Product Overview H
16. 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 string 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 140 User Manual 28 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 11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard instead of TKIP e User authen
17. These profiles are automatically created for WoL when You first join the network So you can have e Profile Details D Link Network Mame Network Type Infrastructure Security None lt D Link DWA 140 User Manual 22 section 3 Configuration About The About screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the DWA 140 D Link Driver Yersior 1 0 00 0000 Utility Version v1 00 MAC Address 00 05 50 88 43 34 Secured by Odyssey Ok D Link DWA 140 User Manual 20 section 3 Configuration Windows Vista Configuration Utility Windows Vista users may use the built in wireless utility If you are using Windows 2000 you must use the D Link utility Please refer to page 12 If you receive the Wireless Networks 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 View Available Wireless Networks The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Click on a network and click the Connect button Refer to the Configure WEP WPA WPA2 pass phrase using Windwos Vista for information on connecting to a secure network D Link DWA 140 User Manual Mot Connected Wireless networks are available Connect to a network Network and Sharing Center i 42 02 PM 7 Ct Friday A 8 17 200
18. ardware Overview USB Port Used to connect the DWA 140 to your computer D Link DWA 140 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 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 XP 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 140 User Manual Section 2 Install
19. ation 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 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 140 User Manual File Action View Help Z Device Manager e IDE ATASATAPI controlers lt gt Keyboards a Mice and other pointing devices Bp Modems a ig Monitors Network adapters EE Eroadcom 302 1 ib g WLAN EF O line AlrPlus G DWL G630 Vireless Cardbus Adapter E Realtek ATL 138973 10x Family Fast Ethernet NIC a A PCMCIA adapters H Processors J W Sound video and game controllers System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers A Device Man ager E x i H e el ol ol H H a Processors 8 f A 32 DESIGNDOCUMENT W Batteries Computer ge Disk drives a Display adapters dA DVD CD ROM drives IDE ATA ATAPI controllers p Keyboards Mice and other pointing devices Re Modems a Monitors l E Network adapters ll D Link AirPlus G DWL Ge3___ Update Driver A Realtek RTLS139 810 F MELEE i PCMCIA adapters Unin
20. d wireless network alll default Unsecured wireless network 00001 v 40 section 4 Wireless Security 3 The Wireless Network Connection box will appear Enter the SESE ree WPA PSK passphrase and click Connect 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 lt may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network If the Type the key and then click Connect connection fails please verify that the WPA PSK settings are correct Network key TY The WPA PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the confimnetworkkey To y wireless router or access point D Link DWA 140 User Manual section 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA 130 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 Go to Start gt My Computer gt Properties Select the Hardware Tab D Link DWA 140 User Manual ga Command Prompt Open A a M Explore eB Windows Movie Maker Search Manage eo I MSN Explorer Map Network Drive ba Pr Disconnect Network Drive
21. e The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless ro u te r Security key or passphrase Display characters pa If you have a USB flash drive with network settings for Candy insert it now D Link DWA 140 User Manual re 39 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 before 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 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 140 User Manual Change Windows Firewall settings Open Network Connections Repair View Available Wireless Networks Network Tasks 7 Refresh network list lt 2 Set up a wireless network for a home or small office Related Tasks i Learn about wireless networking Ag Change the order of preferred networks Change advanced settings i Wireless Network Connection 6 Choose a wireless network Click an item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more information A M i gt D Link Unsecure
22. e 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 140 User Manual 44 section 5 Troubleshooting Check that the Network Connection for the wireless client is configured 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 130 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 140 User Manual 45 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 ho
23. eneral Advanced Driver Detaile E D Link D wA 140 RangeBooster N USB Adapter Device type Network adapters Manufacturer D Link Location Location O USB Device Fyou are having probleme with this device click Troubleshoot to start the troubleshooter Troubleshoot Device usage Use this Tevis enable i section 5 Troubleshooting 2 The computer does not recognize the DWA 140 Wireless Adapter Make sure that the DWA 140 Wireless 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 140 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 default Doubl
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25. ist below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more information ct h ca he D Link Unsecured wireless network alll default Unsecured wireless network 00001 v 34 section 4 Wireless Security 3 The Wireless Network Connection box will appear Enter the WEP key and click Connect lt may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network If the connection fails please verify that the WEP settings are correct The WEP key must be exactly the same as on the wireless router or access point D Link DWA 140 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 39 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 1 Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double clicking on Connection the D Link icon on your desktop This network 1353 requires a network key WIPA PSEAWPAS PSE Key 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 sho
26. lay the site survey page E steps you ll be asked to enter some information n about your Wireless Network If you do not currently have one set up you can always re run this wizard to easily connect to your network when it is Wireless Network Name SSID MM If you do not know the name of your wireless network you can scan for it by clicking the Scan button Scan l Click Next D Link DWA 140 User Manual 12 Section 2 Installation Click the Scan button to display a list of wireless networks il Wireless Connection Wizard site survey Click on the network name SSID and click Co n n ect n RT aca your wireless network from the Click Connect D Link RangeBooster N DWA 140 Driver Install Program 2 Link En Installation Complete Setup has finished installing D Link RangeBooster N DwA 140 on your computer Click Finish to Complete installation Click Finish E a Wireless Connection Wizard c The Wireless Connection Wizard will now appear Get Connected lf you want to manually connect to a wireless network refer to page 15 The following instructions will connect you to a wireless network using Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS Welcome to D Link Wireless Connection Wizard Your D Link wireless adapter supports Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS which allows you to connect to a wi a ing the steps will guide you to connect to your wireless network Select the way you want to connect t
27. n Click OK to save your settings OE Cancel D Link DWA 140 User Manual 20 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 Coffee Shop SSID Displays the SSID of the network Network Type Displays the network type Set Security Select the type of security used Please refer to the Wireless Security section for more information OK Button Click OK to save your settings D Link DWA 140 User Manual Profile Settings Basic Setting Profile Name me CCC CY SSID Dink Network Type amp Infrastructure C Adhoc e Set Secunty Option Kr Ho Security C WEP C WPAAVPA Passphrase C WPAAVPA C 02 1 None OE Cancel 21 section 3 Configuration Support If you need help click the Support button A panel will appear to the right of the utility which will display information about the utility ET D Link Wireless Connection Manager F I ame Lin k ss 192 168 1 95 m My Wireless Networks My Wireless Networks tab Modify Delete Activate What is a My Wireless Network profile hy Vvireless Networks profiles are settings that allow you mobile users ta move fram one location te another while easily connecting to the network at that specific location
28. nual 37 section 4 Wireless Security Configure WPA WPA2 Passphrase Using Windows Vista lt 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 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 140 User Manual Not Connected Bue Wireless networks are available Connect to a network Network and Sharing Center val dad Pivi T Co Friday 4 8 17 2007 ey Ly Connect to a network Disconnect or connect to another network Show All v er VOIPtest Unsecured network mu tuesday Security enabled network Set up a connection or network Open Network and Sharing Center Cancel 38 section 4 Wireless Security 3 Enter the WPA PSK WPA2 PSK passphrase and click Connect w Connect to a network It may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network If the z e the network security key or passphrase for Cand connection fails please verify that the security settings are correct EEES i e person who setup the network can give you the key or passphras
29. o your network Manually connect to a wireless network G Connect to a wireless network using push button method with WiFi Protected Setup WPS Click Next D Link DWA 140 User Manual Section 2 Installation Push Button Configuration PBC To connect to your network using the WPS push button configuration method click the virtual button 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 Click Next D Link DWA 140 User Manual A e Wireless Connection Wizard PBC Push Button Configuration This method allows you to easily connect to your wireless network by pressing a button Please note that the button on the access point must be pressed within 120 seconds and it is recommended that the access point is easily accessible for PRESS E Wireless Connection Wizard Please click or press the button located on your access point To ensure c ivity the button on the access point must be pressed clicked within 120 seconds 100 Ad om Connection Established You have successfully connected to your secured wireless network Please click Next 14 Section 2 Installation If you encounter failure of WPS below page will show Click Ret
30. r C 4D Link RangeBooster N D WA 140 D Link RangeBooster N DWA 140 Driver Install Program D Link The Installation Wizard will add program icons to bs Began Folder listed below You may type a new folder name or select one from the existing folders list Click Next tis conti inue feet Folder KAD en be ca Folders cessones dn strative Tools Gam PintMe Internet Printing Startup 11 Section 2 Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your D Link RangeBooster N DWA 140 Driver Install Program D Link computer If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears click Cancel Th Please plug in your D WA 140 into a spare USB port then Click Next to continue If the New Hardware Wizard appears click Cancel to abort the New Hardware Wizard and continue with this installation Click Next To manually connect to your wireless network select Manually connect to a wireless network and then click Next ae Sonne beean aF s Connection Wizard Your D Link pp ee re RE E TEA ee sui t etvvork e E dle cies ail Ga VO Ea cL a ur wireless netw Select the way you want to connect to your network Manually connect to a wireless network Connect to a wireles ork using pu sh button mes yee Setup APS 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 disp
31. r draft 802 11n wireless adapter for Ad Hoc mode D Link DWA 140 User Manual Section 1 Product Overview Introduction The DWA 140 Wireless N 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 140 can enable Draft 802 11n wireless connectivity by simply utilizing your desktop or notebook PC s USB port Powered by Wireless N technology the DWA 140 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception than 802 119 The DWA 140 is designed for use in bigger homes and for those that demand higher 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 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 You ll be able to configure this USB Adapter without having to call the teenager from down the street to help you The D Link Wireless Manager is included with this product to keep track of all your most frequently accessed networks Compact in size robust in speed the DWA 140 Wireless USB Adapter is great for travel and a convenient solution for providing high performance wireless connectivity to your desktop or notebook PC
32. reless 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 140 User Manual 4 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 networks Wireless Local Area Network WLAN and Wireless Personal Area Network WPAN Wireless Local Area Network WLAN In a wireless local area netwo
33. rk 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 140 User Manual 48 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 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 a
34. ry to re connect to your wireless network with WPS cre Click Next to select the way you want to get connected to your wireless Please chk ety to rely connecting with WPS PCB method o click Next to select the way to get connected network Click Exit to complete the installation Click Finish to Complete installation Installation Complete Setup has finished installing D Link RangeBooster N D WA 140 on your computer Click Finish D Link DWA 140 User Manual 15 section 3 Configuration Configuration This section will show you how to configure your new D Link wireless adapter using the D Link Utility as well as the Windows XP Zero Configuration Utility D Link Wireless Connection Manager The D Link DWA 140 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 Click gt Start gt Programs gt D Link gt D Link RangeBooster N DWA 140 gt Wireless Connection Manager If you are using Windows XP please skip to page 22 Tan Accessories fan Games an PrintMe Internet Printing gt fin Startup I Adobe Reader 6 0 Click gt Start gt Programs gt D Link gt D Link RangeBooster N DWA 140 gt Wireless Connection Manager D Link DWA 140 User Manual 16 section 3 Configuration SSID The SSID Service Set Identifier is the name aree eera MAC
35. stall 5 Scan for hardware changes D Sound video and game cont _ g 1 z System devices Properties Universal Serial Bus controllers Disables the selected device Section 2 Installation Broadcom 802 11b g WLAN C C k Yes to d sa b e th e ad a pte r A Disabling this device will cause it to stop functioning Do you really want to disable it Device Manager File Action View Help e FS AZRg The adapter is now disabled When disabled a red X will be ei pee Batteries i W Computer displayed pad 2 Display adapters DVD CD ROM drives IDE ATA ATAPI controllers Disabling the adapter will not remove the drivers If you would like Sp Keyboards 5 Mice and other pointing devices Modems to use the adapter simply right click it and select Enable T B Network adapters s9 ES D Link AirPlus G DWL G630 Wireless Cardbus Adapter HS Realtek RTL 139 8 10x Family Fast Ethernet NIC E PCMCIA adapters Processors Sound video and game controllers System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers D Link DWA 140 User Manual Section 2 Installation Adapter Installation Warning Do NOT install the DWA 140 USB Adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the D Link CD Turn on the computer and Insert the D Link DWA 140 Driver CD in the CD ROM drive The step by step instructions that follow are shown in Windows XP The
36. t 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 140 User Manual 49 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 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 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 Elimina
37. te 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 140 User Manual 50 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 130 wireless network USB Adapters An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router All the wireless devices or clients will connect to the wireless router or access point 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 140 User Manual 5 Appendix B Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your new D Link adapter by default the TCP IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from
38. the security settings are correct The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless wa ite router The person who setup the network can give you the key or passphrase Display characters pa If you have a USB flash drive with network settings for Candy insert it now D Link DWA 140 User Manual re 33 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 140 User Manual Change Windows Firewall settings Open Network Connections Repair Network Tasks 7 Refresh network list lt 3 Set up a wireless network for a home or small office Related Tasks i Learn about wireless networking g Change the order of preferred networks Y Change advanced settings View Available Wireless Networks i Wireless Network Connection 6 Choose a wireless network Click an item in the l
39. tication 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 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 140 User Manual 29 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 Sdbtisitin on the D Link icon on your desktop From the list of available This network ivy requires a network key MEP Key wireless networks select the network you want to connect
40. ttings i Wireless Network Connection 6 Choose a wireless network Click an item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in r information ange or to get more ct pe A h D Link Unsecured wireless network default Unsecured wireless network alll antl v 25 section 3 Configuration Disabling The Windows XP Utility If you want to use the D Link Wireless Connection Manager you must disable the Windows XP wireless utility Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner next to the time Select View Available Wireless Networks In the Choose a Wireless Network window click Change Advanced Settings on the left side below Related Tasks D Link DWA 140 User Manual Change Windows Firewall settings Open Network Connections Repair View Available Wireless Networks f Network Tasks q Refresh network list 2 Set up a wireless network for a home or small office Related Tasks i Learn about wireless networking gfe Change the order of preferred networks Change advanced settings i Wireless Network Connection 6 Choose a wireless network Click an item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more information a ha th D Link Unsecured wireless network all default Unsecured wireless network all v connect _ 26 section 3
41. wever 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 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
42. wn to the left will appear Key Show text in the password field 3 Enter the WPA PSK passphrase exactly as it is on your wireless o K Cane router or access point Click the Show text in the password field 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 If you would like to create a new network and enter the WPA PSK settings refer to the next page D Link DWA 140 User Manual 36 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 Pass phrase under Set Security aR Option Basic Settings Profile Name Dlink 3 Select TKIP or AES SSID D Link Network Type of Infrastructure f Adhoc 4 Enter the passphrase exactly as it IS on your wireless Set Security Option gt Passphrase Settings router or access point C WEP TKIP C AES Auto fe W PAW PAA Passphrase Key 5 Click OK to connect to the network Allow up to 30 WPA wPae seconds to connect f 802 1 C None M Show text in the password field OF Cancel D Link DWA 140 User Ma
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