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1. An Ad Hoc network contains only clients such as desktops with wireless desktop adapters All the adapters must be in Ad Hoc mode to communicate D Link DWA 520 User Manual 50 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 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 emd and click OK At the prompt type ipconfig and press Enter lt C WWINDOWS system32 cmd exe Microsoft Windows XP Version 5 1 26001 lt C 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 Windows IP Configuration Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection If the address is 0 0 0 0 check your adapter a e ae Gare lt a installation security settings and the settings i on your router Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters C Documents and Settings If 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 520 User Manual 51 Appendix B Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP address If you are
2. OK Button Click OK to save your settings OK Cancel D Link DWA 520 User Manual 22 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 Basic Settings SSID Displays the SSID of the network Profile Name New Profile SSID mySSID Network Type Displays the network type Network Type Infrastructure Adhoc Set Security Select the type of security used Please refer to the Wireless Security section for more information Set Security Option None Security C WEP C WPAM P42 Passphrase OK Button Click OK to save your settings C WR AWPA2 C 8024x None OK Cancel D Link DWA 520 User Manual 23 Section 3 Configuration Support If you need help click the Support button A pane will appear to the right of the utility which will display information about the utility i D Link Wireless Connection Manager RA D Link Connected 192 168 1 146 D Link ows520 AMM GEG MY WIRELESS NETWORKS M My Wireless Networks D Link D Link New Modify j Delete j Activate J My Wireless Networks tab What is a My Wireless Network profile My Wireless Networks profiles are settings that allow you mobile users to move fram nna lacatianta Profile Details N Network Name D Link
3. a B PCMCIA adapters SQM Processors Sound video and game controllers System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers Device Manager File Action View Help gal 8 R 2a DESIGNDOCUMENT M Batteries p Computer S Disk drives Display adapters Right click the adapter you would like to disable and select p ees Disable gt eae p 0 Mice and other pointing devices B Modems Monitors Network adapters _ JBroadcom 802 11b g WLAB E D Link AirPlus G DWL Ge3_ Update Driver HB Realtek RTL8 139 8 10x F4 PCMCIA adapters Uninstall BR Processors Sound video and game contr 2 System devices Properties Universal Serial Bus controllers Scan for hardware changes Disables the selected device D Link DWA 520 User Manual 8 Section 2 Installation Broadcom 802 11b g WLAN Cl ick Yes to d i sab e th e adapte r A Disabling this device will cause it to stop functioning Do you really want to disable it Device Manager File Action View Help HSeS2a lt Be The adapter is now disabled When disabled a red X will be k e W Computer displayed 2 DVD CD ROM drives IDE ATA ATAPI controllers Disabling the adapter will not remove the drivers If you would like Ba 4 Mice and other pointing devices Be Modems to use the adapter simply right click it and select Enable i Moris Network adapters Pit eroadcom 802 11b a WLAN
4. HP D Link AirPlus G DWL G630 Wireless Cardbus Adapter HB Realtek RTL8139 810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC ff PCMCIA adapters 1 Processors w Sound video and game controllers System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers D Link DWA 520 User Manual Section 2 Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D Link wireless adapter lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network Keep in mind however that the number 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
5. Infrastructure Network Type Security None D Link DWA 520 User Manual 24 Section 3 Configuration The About screen gives you information about the About x Firmware and Utility Versions of the DWA 520 D Link DWA 520 User Manual About Driver wersion 4 5 200 27 Lhility Version WOOK Reta MAC Address 00 0F 3D 85 9E 0E OK 25 Section 3 Configuration Windows XP Configuration Utility Windows XP Vista users may use the built in wireless utility The following instructions are for Windows XP 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 button 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 520 User Manual 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 Ne
6. View Manual Adobe Reader When the autorun screen appears click Install Drivers ecs DWA 520 D Link DWA 520 User Manual 11 Section 2 Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will appear Click Next to continue By default setup will install to the default location C Program Files D Link Utility where C represents the drive letter of your hard drive To install to a different location click Browse and specify the location Click Next Select the program files folder location Click Next to continue D Link DWA 520 User Manual D Link Wireless 108G DWA 520 Driver Install Program D Link Welcome to the Installation Wizard for DWA 520 The Wizard will install the DWA 520 and Wireless 108G Utility onto your computer To continue click Next D Link Wireless 108G DWA 520 Driver Install Program 2 D Link The Installation Wizard will install Wireless 108G 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 Folder C D Link Wireless 108G DWA 520 lt Back i Next gt Cancel D Link Wireless 108G DWA 520 Driver Install Program s D Link The Installation Wizard will add program icons to the Program Folder listed below You may type a new folder name or select one from the existing folders list Click Next to continue Microsoft Office 12 Section 2 Install
7. GOMTIQUTO AW EP si eraa eeee uae alten 31 Using the D Link Utility 2 0 0 31 Using the Windows XP Utility 008 33 Configure WPA WPA2 Passphrase ccccccceee 35 Using the D Link Utility 2 00 35 Using the Windows XP Utility 008 37 Configure WPRAIWPA2 tic csssiissts Seine eas 39 Using the D Link Utility eee 39 Configure 802 1X jst decree ist eeece neactte hals 40 Using the D Link Utility 2 0 0 ees 40 Troubleshooting is ccccecaiesieineieacscasscd sess snssaiececdsaauevwwens 41 Wireless BASICS a ssennciesicssazettivcceceds lcctenaannnapesudacenccscwue 46 Networking Basics cccccssssseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeees 51 Check your IP address ccccccsssssesssseeeeeeeeeeeeeees 51 Statically Assign an IP address cccceeeeeeeees 52 Technical Specifications ccccssssecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 53 Section 1 Product Overview Package Contents e D Link DWA 520 Wireless 108G Desktop Adaptor e Manual and Warranty on CD ye e D Link Wireless Utility on CD it System Requirements e A desktop computer with an available 32 bit Desktop slot e Windows 98SE ME 2000 XP or Vista e 300MHz processor and at least 64MB of RAM e An 802 11g or 802 11b access point for Infrastructure mode or another 802 11g or 802 11b wireless adapter for Ad Hoc mode D Link DWA 520 User Manual Section 1 Product Overview Introduction The D
8. Link Wireless 108G DWA 520 Desktop Adapter is a wireless 108G Desktop adapter featuring the latest technology to deliver data transfer rates up to 108Mbps in the 2 4GHz frequency The DWA 520 also works with 802 1 1b compliant devices and when used with other Wireless 108G products delivers throughput speeds capable of handling heavy data payloads including real time MPEG video streaming Plus the DWA 520 also includes a configuration utility to discover available wireless networks and create and save detailed connectivity profiles for those networks most often accessed The D Link Wireless 108G DWA 520 is a powerful 32 bit Desktop adapter that installs quickly and easily into desktop computers Like all D Link wireless adapters the DWA 520 can be used in ad hoc mode to connect directly with other cards for peer to peer file sharing or in infrastructure mode to connect with a wireless access point or router for access to the Internet in your office or home network The DWA 520 features robust security to help protect the wireless network from intruders complying with the latest wireless networking security protocols including WEP encryption and Wi Fi Protected Access WPA support for both 802 1x and WPA PSK The products are also capable of supporting the government grade AES encryption and upcoming 802 11i standards The DWA 520 also includes a configuration utility to discover available wireless networks and create and save detailed connectivity pro
9. better reception Building Materials make a difference A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range Try to position access points wireless routers and computers so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways Materials and objects such as glass steel metal walls with insulation water fish tanks mirrors file cabinets brick and concrete will degrade your wireless signal Keep your product away at least 3 6 feet or 1 2 meters from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise lf 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 520 User Manual 10 Section 2 Installation Adapter Installation Turn on the computer and Insert the D Link DWA 520 Driver CD in the CD ROM drive The step by step instructions that follow are shown in Windows XP The steps and screens are similar for the other Windows operating systems If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer go to Start gt Run In the run box type D Drivers setup exe where D represents the drive letter of your CD ROM drive D Link WIRELESS 108G DESKTOP ADAPTER View QIG
10. 00 will rename inf files that have not received WHQL certification into oem inf files e g oem1 inf 6 The computer with the DWA 520 installed is unable to connect to the wireless network and or the internet 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 D Link DWA 520 User Manual 44 Section 5 Troubleshooting 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 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 e Check that the Network Connection for the wireless client is configured properly Select AP Infrastructure when connecting to an acce
11. 6dBm e 1Mbps BPSK 8 PER 89dBm Transmitter Output Power 15dBm 2dB Internal Antenna Type Detachable 2dBi Dipole Antenna 53 Appendix C Technical Specifications Operating Temperature 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C Humidity 95 maximum non condensing Dimensions e L 126mm e W 120mm e H 19mm Weight 46 6g Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 119 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 520 User Manual Ver 1 10 2007 10 05
12. 92 168 0 1 The Secondary DNS is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server 192 168 0 1 Altemate DNS server Step 5 Click OK twice to save your settings D Link DWA 520 User Manual 52 Appendix C Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards e IEEE 802 11b e IEEE 802 119 Bus Type Desktop 2 2 2 3 Wireless Signal Rates e 54Mbps 48Mbps e 36Mbps 24Mbps e 18Mbps 12Mbps e 11Mbps 9Mbps e 6Mbps e 5 5Mbps e 2Mbps e 1Mbps Security e WPA WPA2 Wi Fi Protected Access TKIP MIC IV Expansion Shared Key Authentication e 802 1x e 64 128 bit WEP Media Access Control CSMA CA with ACK Frequency Range 2 4GHz to 2 462GHz Wireless Signal Range e Indoors Up to 328 feet 100 meters e Outdoors Up to 1 312 feet 400 meters D Link DWA 520 User Manual Power Consumption e PowerSave mode 28mA e Standby mode 4 66mA e Transmit mode 248mA Modulation Technology e Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM e Complementary Code Keying CCK Receiver Sensitivity e 54Mbps OFDM 10 PER 68dBm e 48Mbps OFDM 10 PER 68dBm e 36Mbps OFDM 10 PER 75dBm e 24Mbps OFDM 10 PER 79dBm e 18Mbps OFDM 10 PER 82dBm e 12Mbps OFDM 10 PER 84dBm e 11Mbps CCK 8 PER 82dBm e 9Mbps OFDM 10 PER 87dBm e 6Mbps OFDM 10 PER 88dBm e 5 5Mbps CCK 8 PER 85dBm e 2Mbps QPSK 8 PER 8
13. Click OK to connect to the network Allow up to 30 seconds e wpampaz p to connect C 8024x Key Length Key Index Show text in the password field OK Cancel D Link DWA 520 User Manual 32 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 oe alii on the wireless computer icon in your system tray en ee lower right corner of screen Select View Available Repair Wireless Networks View Available Wireless Networks i Wireless Network Connection 6 Network Ta Choose a wireless network Refresh network list Click an item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more information 2 cence E 9 Unsecured wireless network all default 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to netted Oa oe iii connect to and click Connect rarai n pranan al Change the order of preferred networks amp Security enabled wireless network alll Change advanced mn settings 1 Security enabled wireless network This network requires a network key If you want to connect to this network dick Connect DGL 4300 D Link DWA 520 User Manual 33 Section 4 Wireless Security 3 The Wireless Net
14. ES e Make sure that the Radio is not locked down to a different frequency e Turn off your Access Point and the computer with the DWA 520 Turn on the Access Point and then turn on the computer with the DWA 520 e Refresh the DWA 520 Utility 3 The DWA 520 Power and Link lights are not on e Check to see if the DWA 520 Desktop adapter is firmly inserted into the Desktop slot of your laptop computer 4 forgot my encryption key e Reset the Access Point to its factory default settings and restore the DWA 520 Wireless Desktop Adapter to the factory default settings The default settings are listed in the Using the Configuration Utility section in this manual D Link DWA 520 User Manual 43 Section 5 Troubleshooting 5 The computer does not recognize the DWA 520 Wireless Adapter e Make sure that the DWA 520 Wireless Adapter is properly seated in the computer s Desktop slot e If Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the adapter make sure to completely remove drivers that were previously loaded To remove the drivers do the following A Under Tools gt select Folder Options gt select View gt under Hidden files and folders gt select Show hidden files and folders B Uncheck Hide extension for known file types gt click on Apply C Search for previously loaded driver files Remove these files from the INF and SYSTEM DRIVERS folders in the Windows directory Note Windows XP and Windows 20
15. IP e User authentication which is generally missing in WEP through the extensible authentication protocol EAP WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on a computer s hardware specific MAC address which is relatively simple to be sniffed out and stolen EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption 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 WPAz2 incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol EAP EAP is built ona more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network D Link DWA 520 User Manual 30 Section 4 Wireless Security Configure WEP Using the D Link 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 Wireless Utility by double clicking on the D Link icon in your system tray lower right corner of screen From the list of available wireless networks select the network you want to connect to and click Connect If the network is
16. USER MANUAL DWA 520 VERSION 1 10 D Link WIRELESS Table of Contents Table of Contents Product OVEIVICW ccccccceesssssssseeeseeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeenneneeeess 3 Package Contents aliases ceesssteiedecatinnn cone seed serdbedeeace 3 System Requirements ccccccccccsssssssssseeeeeeeeeeeeeees 3 INtrod CtiON secorra eea aioa eee 4 PO ALUMS Sio ea aa a a E 5 Hardware OVErViewW ccccccccccceeeeseesesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeens 6 E DEE E E E S E ES 6 JAKIE UIE iA L oN p EEAS EEE EEE A EE E EEEE 7 Getting Started wiccy Aer cestitieia intone naa 7 Remove Existing Installations 00 eee 7 Disable Other Wireless Adapters 008 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 006 10 Adapter Installation ccccceeceeseeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeees 11 Configuration sssini ccc cdccccns cee eeeeesthe 18 D Link Configuration Utility 0 0 0 0 eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 18 Wireless Networks ccccseceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 19 D Link Wi Fi Protected Setup ccccccccce 20 My Wireless Networks ccccccseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 21 SUDPOM te cccccssisrvatd Nivctha Winey neces 24 ADOUR 25 Windows XP Configuration Utility 08 26 Disabling The Windows XP Utility 27 Wireless SOCUIINY cusses ec recede weenie 29 D Link DWA 520 User Manual Whatis WEP tian cece tat Need eke t i e 29 What is WPAP erecta turer eierae n dd Made ctcataticmenll 30
17. ation Click Next Click Finish and shut down your computer Next insert your desktop adapter and then restart your system If you want to connect to your network manually select the option And then click Next D Link DWA 520 User Manual D Link Wireless 108G DWA 520 Driver Install Program D Link a Please eject the D Link CD ROM then turn off your computer Consult your PC s documentation on how to install a PCI card into your computer After you have completed this task please restart your system D Link Wireless 108G DWA 520 Driver Install Program 2 D Link Installation Complete Setup has finished installing D Link Wireless 108G D WA 520 on your computer ij Wireless Connection Wizard Get Connected 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 wireless networks easily Following the steps will guide you to connect to your wireless network Select the way you want to connect to your network Manually connect to a wireless network Connect to a wireless network using push button method with WiFi Protected Setup WPS 13 Section 2 Installation Enter the network name SSID manually If you enter the SSID incorrectly you will automatically be brought to the site survey page Click Next to continue or click Scan to display the site survey page Click t
18. d 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 Vista users may use the built in wireless utility for all adapters To remove any old software Windows Vista users Click Start gt Control Panel gt Programs amp features 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 520 User Manual 7 Section 2 Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer computers may include a built in wireless adapter To prevent any conflicts with the D Link wireless adapter it is recommended to disable the wireless adapter as well as any unused Ethernet adapters Device Manager File Action View Help From the desktop right click on the My Computer icon and select 325 Properties TEU ji a ise other pointing devices a Monitors Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager Scroll down a the list and click the sign to the left of Network Adapters ran sipleren ies A E E
19. files for those networks most often accessed Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 11b g 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 may adversely affect wireless signal range D Link DWA 520 User Manual 4 Section 1 Product Overview Features e 15 times faster achieve data transfer speeds up to 108Mbps up to 15x faster than conventional 802 11b networks when used with other 802 11g devices e Integrates into existing 802 11b wireless networks no need to invest in all new devices the DWA 520 is interoperable with existing 802 11b devices to provide a wireless data rate of up to 11Mbps e Stronger Security than ever before with WPA Wi Fi Protected Access authorizes and identifies users based on a secret key that changes automatically at a regular interval for example e TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol in conjunction with a RADIUS server changes the temporal key every 10 000 packets ensuring greater security e Pre Shared Key mode means that the home user without a RADIUS server will obtain a new security key every time he or she connects to the network vastly improving the safety of communications on the network e Extra Protection 802 1x Authentication in conjunction with the RADIUS serve
20. ge 18 i D Link Wireless Connection Manager D Link Modify Click Modify to edit a current profile refer to Connected 192 168 1 146 page 19 ae D Link eee eee eae 00 AAN TEE veS eors My Wireless Network Active Click Activate to use a profile Allow up to 30 acai New seconds to connect to the wireless network Modify Delete Profile Details The Profile Details section will display information Activate J about the wireless network such as the network name SSID network type Infrastructure or Ad Hoc and if the network is secured Profile Details Network Name D Link Network Type Infrastructure Security None D Link DWA 520 User Manual 21 Section 3 Configuration Add Profile You may add a new network by clicking the New button from the My Wireless Networks page Profile Name Enter a name for your profile e g Home Office Coffee Shop Basic Settings SSID Enter the SSID of the wireless network Profile Name New Profile SSID mySSID Network Type Select the network type If you are connecting Network Type Infrastructure Adhoc to a wireless router or access point select Infrastructu re If you are connecting to another Sat Securtty Option Nona Secuty wireless client such as an adapter select Fa Ad Hoc E C WPAMWPA2 Passphrase Set Security Select the type of security used Please refer f i WPRAMPA2 to the Wireless Security section for more information C 8021x None
21. gn next to Network Adapters 7 6 2 sees E pm y Batteries 1 Computer S Disk drives 2 Display adapters Right click on D Link Wireless 108G DWA 520 i 2 r Desktop Adapter Tr JA Floppy disk drives E IDE ATA ATAPI controllers pal Infrared devices gt Keyboards Mice and other pointing devices Monitors Network adapters D Link Wireless 108G DWA 520 Desktop Adapter a PCMCIA adapters aF Ports COM amp LPT SR Processors v Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly pu General Advanced Driver Resources D Link Wireless 108G Look under Device Status to check that the device SSL is working properly Click OK to continue Devicaives Netkok edeple Manufacturer D Link Location PCI bus 129 device 0 function 0 Device status This device is working properly If you are having problems with this device click Troubleshoot to start the troubleshooter Troubleshoot Device usage u se this device enable v Cancel D Link DWA 520 User Manual 42 Section 5 Troubleshooting 2 cannot connect to the access point or the wireless router e Make sure that the SSID on the DWA 520 Desktop adapter is exactly the same as the SSID on the Access Point or wireless router e Move the DWA 520 and Access Point or Wireless router into the same room and then test the wireless connection e Disable all security settings WEP MAC Address Control A
22. he Scan button to display a list of wireless networks site survey Click on the network name SSID and click Next If the wireless network you are trying to connect to is encrypted enter the WEP key or WPA PSK passphrase Click Next to continue D Link DWA 520 User Manual Get Connected Welcome to D Link s Wireless Connection Wizard In the next few steps you ll be asked to enter some information 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 ready Wireless Network Name SSID f If you do not know the name of your wireless network you can scan for it by clicking the Scan button Scan Please choose your wireless network from the list below Wireless Network ignal Security i 634M Richard i DIS24UPAITEST i i WS_Test 2740B_Neo i dink DI 624C3 Ryan Security The network you are attempting to connect to is protected by encryption Please enter the encryption key assgined to the wireless network Encryption Key 14 Section 2 Installation Click Finish to continue If you want to connect to your network with WPS select the option And then click Next Click Press to connect to your wireless network Click the push button on your access point D Link DWA 520 User Manual InstallShield Wizard Complete The InstallShield W
23. izard has successfully installed D Link Wireless Adapter Click Finish to exit the wizard ij Wireless Connection Wizard Get Connected 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 wireless networks easily Following the steps will guide you to connect to your wireless network Select the way you want to connect to your network Manually connect to a wireless network Connect to a wireless network using push button method with WiFi Protected Setup WPS ij 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 connectivity 15 Section 2 Installation ij Wireless Connection Wizard Note please press the button on the access point within 120 seconds and it is recommended that the access point is nearby ee here your access point To ensure connectivity the button on the access point must be pressed clicked within 120 seconds ij Wireless Connection Wizard Connection Established And Click Next Connection Established You have successfully connected to your secured wireless network Please click Next If you encounte
24. k the p Meireles Networks mn Connect button If the network is secure a Dink DLink E T pop up window will appear Enter the security information to connect refer to the Wireless Security section for more information Activate Button Select a wireless network profile from the drop down menu and click Activate to connect Allow up to 30 seconds to connect D Link DWA 520 User Manual 19 Section 3 Configuration D Link Wi Fi Protected Setup PBC Push Button Configuration is a virtual button on the utility that can be pressed to get connected to your wireless network Please make sure the D Link access point is nearby and its physical button is placed on the device B D Link Wi Fi Protected Setup D Link i Fi Protected Setup PIN Personal Identification Number is an unique number that is generated randomly by device Please select the function which you want to run wps PIN should be entered on the utility of your access point and be accepted to get connected PBC Push Button Configuration C PIN Personal Identification Number D Link DWA 520 User Manual 20 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 pa
25. n The network test1 requires a network key also called a WEP key or WPA key A network key helps prevent unknown intruders from connecting to this network Type the key and then click Connect Network key Connect Cancel 38 Section 4 Wireless Security Configure WPA WPA2 Using the D Link Utility WPA and WPA2 are for advanced users who are familiar with using a RADIUS server and setting up certificates 1 Select an User Certificate from the drop down menu Enter the login information required to authenticate Open the Wireless Utility by double clicking on the D Link icon in your system tray lower right corner of screen Click on New to create a new profile or highlight an existing profile and click Modify Newark yee inasiucre C Asoc Select WPA WPA2 under Set Security Option and then select TKIP or AES ea a aia Click on Advanced Config to continue ome OK Cancel Next to EAP Type select EAP TLS EAP TTLS or PEAP Extensible Authentication Protocols allow devices on the network to request o zx authentication from the RADIUS server in the network All the devices on Ss the network must use the same EAP type when using a RADIUS server for oe Hl authentication Some RADIUS servers require that the Validate Server field _O Ys Seve cetteas be selected Check this field if your RADIUS server requires validation username a Add Click Add to enter the IP addres
26. not using a DHCP capable gateway router or you need to assign a static IP address please follow the steps below Step 1 Windows Vista Click on Start gt Control Panel gt Network and sharing center gt Manage Wireless Connection 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 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 AE General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Example If the router s LAN IP address is 192 168 0 1 make your IP address 192 168 0 X where X is a number between 2 and 99 Make sure that the number you choose is not in use on the network Set Default Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your router 192 168 0 1 Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address 92 a On 52 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default gateway 192 168 2 0 41 Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router 1
27. r failure of WPS below page will show Click Retry to re connect to your wireless network with WPS Click Next to select the way you want to get connected to your wireless Connection Failed n etwo r k n EEEF Bey B ay roren a WPS PBC method or Click Exit to complete the installation D Link DWA 520 User Manual Section 2 Installation Click Finish to complete D Link DWA 520 User Manual D Link Wireless 108G DWA 520 Driver Install Program Installation Complete Setup has finished installing D Link Wireless 108G DWA 520 on your computer 17 Section 3 Configuration Configuration This section will show you how to configure your new D Link wireless adapter using the D Link Utility as well as the Windows Zero Configuration Utility D Link Configuration Utility The D Link DWA 520 uses the Configuration Utility as the management software The utility provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to the wireless adapter After you have completed the installation of the DWA 520 and whenever you start the computer the Configuration Utility starts automatically and the system tray icon is loaded in the toolbar Clicking on the utility icon wil will start the Configuration Utility If you are using Windows XP please skip to page 26 D Link DWA 520 User Manual 18 Section 3 Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks Site Survey page will displa
28. r verifies the identity of would be clients e User friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities allow you to easily discover available wireless networks and create and save detailed connectivity profiles e Utilizes OFDM technology Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 11b g 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 may adversely affect wireless signal range D Link DWA 520 User Manual Section 1 Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs Link A steady light indicates a connection to a wireless network ACT A blinking light indicates transmission of data D Link DWA 520 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 an
29. reless network all In the Choose a Wireless Network window click Change Related Tasks p gas Advanced Settings on the left side below Aerated Jasks U PEASKE ail amp Security enabled wireless network alll J testi Ko te Change the order of preferred networks e Change advanced settings gt i Security enabled wireless network I This network requires a network key If you want to connect to this network dick Connect DGL 4300 an amp D Link DWA 520 User Manual 27 Section 3 Configuration t Wireless Network Connection 6 Properties PIK General Wireless Networks Advanced In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window uncheck Use Windows to configure my wireless network PEER A settings and then click OK To connect to disconnect from or find out more information about wireless networks in range click the button below View Wireless Networks Prefered networks Leam about setting up wireless network configuration D Link DWA 520 User Manual 28 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 520 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 Eq
30. ryone 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 eStay 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 520 User Manual 48 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 Wireless Desktop Adapter with your laptop you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote locations like Airports Hotels Coffee Shops Libraries Restaurants and Convention Centers 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 Centrali
31. s es of your RADIUS servers Ea OK Cancel Click OK to save your settings D Link DWA 520 User Manual 39 Section 4 Wireless Security Configure 802 1x Using the D Link Utility 802 1x is for advanced users who are familiar with using a RADIUS server and setting up certificates 1 Select an User Certificate from the drop down menu Enter the login information required to authenticate Open the Wireless Utility by double clicking on the D Link icon in your system tray lower right corner of screen Click on New to create a new profile or highlight an existing profile and click Modify Netware nrasructue C Adhoc Select 802 1x under Set Security Option oo Click on Advanced Config to continue OK Cancel Next to EAP Type select EAP TLS LEAP EAP TTLS or PEAP Extensible Authentication Protocols allow devices on the network to request EAP Type EAP TLS authentication from the RADIUS server in the network All the devices on the network must use the same EAP type when using a RADIUS server for a El authentication Some RADIUS servers require that the Validate Server field O as Seve ce ess be selected Check this field if your RADIUS server requires validation username cons Add Click Add to enter the IP address es of your RADIUS servers Ea OK Cancel Click OK to save your settings D Link DWA 520 User Manual 40 Section 5 Troubleshooting Trouble
32. s 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 520 User Manual 46 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 wirele
33. shooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA 520 Read the following descriptions if you are having problems The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP If you 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 520 User Manual Command Prompt ex Open A m Explore We Windows Movie Maker Search Manage B Co I MSN Explorer Map Network Drive 2 Pr Disconnect Network Drive Windows Media Player Show on Desktop He Rename Tour Windows XP Se Meu ees All Programs gt E Log Off g Shut Down System Properties System Restore Automatic Updates Genetal Computer Name a Add Hardware Wizard The Add Hardware Wizard helps you install hardware Add Hardware Wiad Device Manager The Device Manager lets all the hardware devices installed On youi computer Lice the Device Manager to change the propertes of ary device Diiver Signing Device Manager Hardwsare Profile Hardware profiles provide a way for you to set up and store ae differant hardware configurations Hardenate Profiles Cox J C cme 41 Section 5 Troubleshooting Device Manager File Action View Help Click the si
34. ss 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 e If Security is enabled make sure that the correct encryption keys are entered on both the DWA 520 and the access point Double click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar gt click Encryption Check to see that the key selected is set to the same key as other devices on the network 7 How can troubleshoot distance issues using the DWA 520 e Move the DWA 520 and Access Point or Wireless router into the same room and then test the wireless connection e Change the channel of the Access Point e Move devices within the line of sight D Link DWA 520 User Manual 45 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 area
35. ss 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 D Link DWA 520 User Manual 47 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 eve
36. sword 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 WEP settings refer to the next page D Link DWA 520 User Manual 35 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 Utility by double clicking on the D Link icon in your system tray lower right corner of screen Click on New to create a new profile or highlight an existing profile and click Modify 2 Select WPA WPA2 Passphrase under Set Security Opti on Basic Settings Profile Name default 3 Select TKIP or AES ssp etat Network Type Infrastructure Adhoc 4 Enter the passphrase exactly as itis on your wireless router set Securty Option passphrase Settings or access point C WEP TKIP C AES WPAMYPA2 Passphrase Key 5 Click OK to connect to the network Allow up to 30 seconds amp wpampaz aeerneereneenenneeD to connect ee C None Show text in the password field OK Cancel D Link DWA 520 User Manual 36 Section 4 Wireless Security Configure WPA WPA2 Passphrase Using the Windows XP Utility It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adap
37. ter 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 PONET on the wireless computer icon in your system tray OPEN NE OE lower right corner of screen Select View Available Repair Wireless Networks View Available Wireless Networks i Wireless Network Connection 6 Network Tasks Choose a wireless network Refresh network list z in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more a I P Unsecured wireless network all 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to Related Tasks p gc connect to and click Connect P Learn about wireless jamasin alll Security enabled wireless network all J testi Ko gfe Change the order of if preferred networks e p Change advanced settings l 6 Security enabled wireless network This network requires a network key If you want to connect to this network dick Connect DGL 4300 an S D Link DWA 520 User Manual 37 Section 4 Wireless Security 3 The Wireless Network Connection box will appear Enter the WPA PSK passphrase and click Connect It may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network If the connection fails please verify that the WPA PSK settings are correct The WPA PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router or access point D Link DWA 520 User Manual Wireless Network Connectio
38. twork Connections Repair View Available Wireless Networks Network Tasks Refresh network list 2 Set up a wireless network for a home or small office Related Tasks WD Learn about wireless jetworking fe Change the order of preferred networks P Change advanced ttings 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 p p ae Test Unsecured wireless network wlll default Unsecured wireless network wlll salestest E Security enabled wireless network wll testi 6 Security enabled wireless network Il This network requires a network key If you want to connect to this network dick Connect DGL 4300 v Connect 26 Section 3 Configuration Disabling The Windows XP Utility If you want to use the D Link wireless utility you must disable the Windows XP wireless utility Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray Change Windows Firewall settings lower right corner next to the time Select View Available Open Network Connections Wireless Networks Repair View Available Wireless Networks i Wireless Network Connection 6 Wetwork Tack Choose a wireless network Refresh network list Sra 2 Le in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more 23 Set up a wireless network o Test iiss sta j Unsecured wi
39. uivalent Privacy It is based on the IEEE 802 11 standard and uses the RC4 encryption algorithm WEP provides security by encrypting data over your wireless network so that it is protected as it is transmitted from one wireless device to another To gain access to a WEP network you must know the key The key is a 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 520 User Manual 29 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 TK
40. using WEP the screen as shown to the left will appear This network gamdal requires a network key AEP Key Key PRAAAAAAAE Show text in the password field 2 Enter the WEP key exactly as it is on your wireless router or OK E l access point S835 SSeS 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 520 User Manual 31 Section 4 Wireless Security It 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 Utility by double clicking on the D Link icon in your system tray lower right corner of screen Click on New to create a new profile or highlight an existing profile and click Modify 2 Select WEP under Set Security Option Basic Settings 3 Select Shared and then select the Key Length from the Profile Name defaut drop down menu SSD astat 2 Network Type Infrastructure Adhoc 4 Enter the WEP key exactly as it is on your wireless router Or set security option Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP access point WEP C Open Shared C WPAMPAZ Passphrase Key 5
41. work Connection box will appear Enter the WEP key and click Connect It may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network If the connection fails please verify that the WEP settings are correct The WEP key must be exactly the same as on the wireless router or access point D Link DWA 520 User Manual Wireless Network Connection The network test1 requires a network key also called a WEP key or WPA key A network key helps prevent unknown intruders from connecting to this network Type the key and then click Connect Network key Connect Cancel 34 Section 4 Wireless Security Configure WPA WPA2 Passphrase Using the D Link Utility It is recommended to enable WPA PSK on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the WPA PSK passphrase being used 1 Open the Wireless Utility by double clicking on the D Link icon in your system tray lower right corner of screen This network avalon requires a network key Passphrase 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and click Connect If the network is using WPA PSK the Key samme screen as shown to the left will appear SMecossneeccsescocesvenssccenseseouseseeeacecersceeseseececsesecssocecsseceed 3 Enter the WPA PSK passphrase exactly as it is on your wireless ok Cancel router or access point Click the Show text in the pas
42. y all wireless networks that are available in your area To connect to a network simply highlight the wireless network SSID and click Connect SSID The SSID Service Set Identifier is the name of the wireless network ij D Link Wireless Connection Manager ame D Link MAC Displays the MAC address of the wireless Connected device i D Link Signal Displays the Link Quality of the wireless connection S5ID BSI Simal Security Channel D Link 00 13 46 90 55 7C 0 9 Security If there is a lock icon this means the wireless e L Networks TP 00 0D 08 C0 82 71 6 5 network is secure You must know the encryption re ci see ie key security settings to connect D Link 00 13 46 90 54 AF 24 3 e D Link 00 13 46 90 54 81 26 3 Disol th hannel of the wirel network e D Link 00 13 46 90 55 74 28 g Channel epiaye Mie enemier e pices MEWO es W231 O vily 5013 00 15 E9 70 AD 74 32 11 TSD TEST 00 19 5B B0 CB B8 36 11 WPS Button Make sure your access point is WPS enabled D Link 00 13 46 90 54 73 38 g Click WPS and connect to your wireless iss EAEN pi e ULIN 134013033 gt network with Wi Fi Protected Setup 4300_Neo 00 19 58 D5 43 51 50 11 ITD AP 00 0F 3D 03 D3 EC 50 6 Refresh Button Rescans for available wireless networks in your 4300 00 0F A3 1A EF 5A 54 1 area e default 00 50 18 00 0F 01 60 6 Bd WPS Refresh j Connect Connect Button Highlight a wireless network and clic
43. ze 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 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 520 User Manual 49 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 520 wireless network desktop adapters An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router All the wireless devices or clients will connect to the wireless router or access point

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