D-Link GO-USB-N150 User Manual
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1. Ea y on Ea Red nk mreye ans Fast Ethernet T E PCMCIA adapters Processors Uninstall SCSI and RAID controllers H Sound video and game controllers System devices Properties Universal Serial Bus controllers Scan for hardware changes Disables the selected device D Link GO USB N150 User Manual 8 Section 2 Installation Click Yes to disable the adapter Broadcom 802 11b g WLAN amp Disabling this device will cause it to stop functioning Do you really want to disable it When the adapter is disabled a down arrow or a grayed icon will be displayed 2 Device Manager File Action View Help i m sa 2 a zma Disabling the adapter will not remove the drivers If you would like to use the E esr adapter simply right click it and select Enable A pan S Disk drives E Display adapters DVD CD ROM drives E IDE ATAJATAPI controllers IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers Intel AIM 3 0 Codec Keyboards Mice and other pointing devices Modems Mor itors H E Network adapters E 1394 Net Adapter E D Link DWA 160 Xtreme N Dual Band USB Adapter rey A E g E E E G i Ea E9 Realtek RTL8139 810x Family Fast Ethernet NI Update Driver PCMCIA adapters Processors Uninstall SCSI and RAID controllers Sound video and game controllers Scan for hardware changes System devices Properties Universal Serial Bus controllers Disables thane ec2. LAN A Wireless Router is a device used to provide this link D Link GO USB N150 User Manual 26 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 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 the signal can travel up to 300 feet With an outdoor access point the signal can re
3. My Computer gt Properties gt Hardware gt Device Manager El File Action View Help Seee 2 i Windows Vista 7 Go to Start gt Device Manager oD e 1 Computer See Disk drives e e Display adapters Windows 8 Press the Windows key and X together and then click Device Manager of Geechee IDE ATA ATAPI controllers j IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers Intel AIM 3 0 Codec S Keyboards gt Mice and other pointing devices 3 teen Monitors EW Network adapters 59 Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager Scroll down the list and click the sign to the left of Network Adapters BEW D Link DWA 160 Xtreme N Dual Band USB Adapterfrey 4 E Intel R PRO Wireless 2200BG Network Connection E Realtek RTL8139 810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC E PCMCIA adapters SB Processors SCSI and RAID controllers Right click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable Sj Device Manager File Action View Help CEJ 8 2 a j 8 a PMLABS1 w Batteries H Computer Disk drives Display adapters DYD CD ROM drives 4 IDE ATA ATAPI controllers gy IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers Intel AIM 3 0 Codec H 5 Keyboards Mice and other pointing devices E Modems H Monitors H S Network adapters B 1394 Net Adapter E D Link Dwi 160 Xtreme N y poal Band USB nil ad A el J O Wire ss 5 Netwo wk E
4. WLAN icon in the taskbar The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting D Link GO USB N150 User Manual 25 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 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
5. e ches a e The Secondary DNS is optional you may enter a DNS server from your ISP Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server 192 1685 407 e Click OK to save your settings Alternate DNS server D Link GO USB N150 User Manual 32 Appendix B Networking Basics Windows 7 Vista Users e Click on Start gt Control Panel make sure you are in Classic View Double click on the Network and Sharing Center icon If you are using Windows Vista click on Manage network connections along the left panel in the window For Windows 7 click on Change adapter settings e Right click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D Link wireless network adapter which will be connected to your network e Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 and click Properties Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Properties e Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same Genera subnet as your network or LAN IP address on your router or network Var candek 1l sel feared cebienaicaliv r this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator j 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 anumber between 2 and 99 Make sure that the number Obtain an IP address automatically you choose is not in use on the network Use the
6. following IP address IP address Set Default Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your router or gateway a ere e Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router or gateway DEANE dikean sa mahe ee T1 LE N MA tie Ke Ib AEE ee eee Obtain ONS server address automatically e The Secondary DNS is optional you may enter a DNS server from your ISP dir kaz defisle i Preferred DNS server 192 e Click OK to save your settings Alternate DNS server D Link GO USB N150 User Manual 33 Appendix B Networking Basics Windows 8 Users e Press the Windows key and then type IP Click Settings on the right side and then click View Network Connections e Right click on the adapter which represents your D Link wireless network Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IP v4 oee adapter General Highlight Internet Protocol Version A TCP iPv4 and click Properties You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator i i i for the appropriate IP settings e Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or LAN IP address on your router or network Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address Example If the router s LAN IP address is 192 168 0 1 make your IP address IP address 192 168 0 X where X is anumber between 2 and 99 Ma
7. security settings are correct The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router D Link GO USB N150 User Manual Connect to a network Type the network security key or passphrase for Candy The person who setup the network can give you the key or passphrase Security key or passphrase Display characters If you have a USB flash drive with network settings for Candy insert it now 20 Section 3 Connect to a Wireless Network Windows XP 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 SS View Available Wireless Networks Open Network Connections Repair View Available Wireless Networks 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and bal hess Nehwork Connec lon click Connect Ul T N Choose a wireless network d Refresh network list Click an item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more information lt 2 Set up a wireless network D Link oe for a home or small office a Unsecured wireless network Related Tasks ah default J2 Learn about wireless networking gig Change the order of preferred networks Unsecured wireless network Change advanced settings D Link GO USB N150 User Manual 21 Section 3 Connect to a Wireless Network 3 The Wireless Network Connection box will appear Enter th
8. A Cocoy ICO A Hantar er eee Fite 1k GO USB H150 Wireless N 150 Easy USE Adapter ev F r i Power Management im A D Link GO USB N150 Wireless H 150 Easy USB re Adaptertrey B Device type Network adapters Manufacturer D Link Corporation Location Port _H INM Hub_HD 4 Device status This device is working property D Link GO USB N150 User Manual Section 4 Troubleshooting 2 The computer does not recognize the GO USB N150 Wireless Adapter Make sure that the GO USB N150 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 GO USB N150 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 In Infrastructure mode make sure the same Service Set Identifier SSID is specified on the settings for the wireless clients and access points By default the SSID factory setting for D Link products is blank Double click on the
9. B N150 Once the Welcome screen appears click Next to continue Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for D Link GO USB N150 The InstallShield Wizard will install D Link GO USB N150 on your computer To continue click Next Connect the GO USB N150 adapter to an available USB slot on your computer InstallShield Wizard Click Next to continue Please plug in your GO USB N150 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 D Link GO USB N150 User Manual 12 Section 2 Installation Your GO USB N150 adapter is now installed D Link GO USB N150 User Manual E InstallShield Wizard Complete Thank you for purchasing D Link Please press the WPS button on the device or use Windows built in wireless utility to connect a wireless network For further information please refer to the manual on the CD 13 Section 3 Connect to a Wireless Network Connect to a Wireless Network Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS System is designed for easy setup of security enabled Wi Fi networks It is recommended to have the access point or wireless router nearby during setup Push Button Configuration PBC is a physical button on the GO USB N150 and most wireless devices such as routers A connection can be established by pressing the WPS button on the GO USB N150 and then pushin
10. Manager Add Harderare Wizand The Devia Manager list all the hanima devicer inetalled gn MOL compita Lise the Derce Manager to change the moperes ol ary devine Hadra Profikes es Hardee profiles provide a way for vou to set up ard shone diferent hadiae configurations Section 4 Troubleshooting Click the sign next to Network Adapters w E li Right click on D Link GO USB N150 Wireless N 150 Easy ac Batteries Bluetooth USB Adapter gt qll Computer e p a Disk drives b Display adapters b 4 amp 3 DVD CD ROM drives Floppy drive controllers gt Gg IDE ATA ATAPI controllers s F Infrared devices Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly gt aaay A Mice and other pointing devices gt Modems gt i Monitors 4 Network adapters l D Link GO USB N150 Wireless N 150 Easy USB Adapter rev B E Intel R PRO 100 VE Network Connection D Intel R PRO Wireless 2200BG Network Connection lp Other devices ja Video Controller D PCMCIA adapters gt Ports COM amp LPT J Processors b a Sound video and game controllers p gli System devices gt 8 Universal Serial Bus controllers Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly Click OK to continue sf tgp Kale a Ba Ap ete LT Kik an KA dak ar Hes En e pee he ee et CRY N KA e D n rene nk far CO Rae A ral N JEC
11. ach out up to 30 miles to serve places like manufacturing plants industrial locations college and high school campuses airports golf courses and many other outdoor venues Wireless Personal Area Network WPAN 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 D Link GO USB N150 User Manual 27 Appendix A Wireless Basics Who uses wireless Wireless technology has become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it whether it s for home office or business D Link has a wireless solution for it Home e Gives everyone at home broadband access e Surf the web check email instant message and etc e Gets rid of the cables around the house e Simple and easy to use Small Office and Home Office e Stay on top of everything at home as you would at the office e Remotely access your office network from home Share an Internet connection and printer with multiple computers No need to dedicate office space D Link GO USB N150 User Manual Appendix A Wireless Basics Where is wireless used Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at ho
12. ccsccccccecsecosscecsccosscecseeeo 23 Wireless Basics ecseosesccseccesecseccescoseoseososeosesceseoseseeseosoo 26 Wireless MOOS csscsssscssscsscscsscsssscsssscsscsssscsssscsssscesssseseesees 30 D Link GO USB N150 User Manual Networking BasiCsS sssssereHeoooeeooee ooo eeoeeeooeeeoooe ooo 31 Check your IP addresSS sessesseeseeseesesseeseeseesseseesseseesseseesseseesses 31 Windows XP USefS e sessessesesseseeseseesesseseereseeseseeseeeeseeseseesee 31 Windows 7 Vista USENS cccccsssssesecessssssseesesessstseseesens 31 Windows 8 USEefS eesesseseesesseseeseseesesseseereseeseseeseeseseeseseesee 31 Statically Assign an IP Address ssessessessessesseesesseeseeseesseseess 32 Windows XP USefS e sessessesesseseeseseesesseseereseeseseeseeeeseeseseese 32 Windows 7 Vista USPS uirrereeeeeeeeeekeekk 33 Windows 8 USefS sesseesesseseeseseeseseeseeseseesereeseeseseoseseesessese 34 Technical Specifications 35 Section 1 Product Overview Package Contents D Link GO USB N150 Wireless N 150 Easy USB Adapter CD with drivers and user manual a Quick install Guide System Requirements e Windows 8 7 Vista or XP 32 64 bit e CD ROM Drive must support 80mm Mini CD e An 802 11n 802 11g wireless network e 20MB hard drive space e An available USB port D Link GO USB N150 User Manual Section 1 Product Overvi
13. cmd and click OK C Documents and Settings gt ipconf ig Mindows IP Configuration Atthe prompt type ipconfig and press Enter Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection Connection specific DNS Suffix d e This will display the IP address subnet mask and the default gateway of your adapter C Documents and Settings gt _ Windows 7 Vista Users e Click Start type cmd in the search box and then click OK e Atthe prompt type ipconfig and press Enter 7 Sener Awar E Users admin gt ipconf ig This will display the IP address subnet mask and default gateway of your adapter JBA Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection Connection specific DNS Suffix public pmlab Link local fe8 ed a 34e3 f8f6 470az8 IPv4 ESS s 192 168 6 197 Subnet Mask er SENE ey he Windows 8 Users Default Gateway 192 168 0 1 Tunnel adapter Local Area Connection 14 Connection specific DNS Suffix public pmlab Link local gt fe8 5efe 192 168 0 1 7720 Press the Windows key and R together Type cmd in the box and click OK sea Tunnel adapter Local Area Connection 7 Media State Media disconnected Connection specific DNS Suffix Atthe prompt type ipconfig and press Enter IE Users admin gt e This will display the IP address subnet mask and default gateway of your adapter If the address is 0 0 0 0 check your adapter installation security settings and the settings on your router Some
14. e 9 DA ink Version 2 0 3 01 2013 User Manual Wireless N 150 Easy USB Adapter GO USB N150 Table of Contents Table of Contents Product OVerV W sssssssseseeoeeoeooeooeoeooeooooooooooeooeooooe 3 Package ContentS ss sessessesseseeseesessesseseeseesesesseseeseeseseseseeseeses 3 System Requirements seesesssseseesosessoressoresesreseseorenesronesessesesee 3 NOA UG Pisses sesecw cece vseuppenecpsarseranccntpceausanttatercesvinsteaetaennense 4 FE ACCS os ceosecssouseceassiassnssoossteaswszassosvanneouascssleasearsevecaseseaeruienereatssnenses 5 Hardware OvervieW s sessssssesesesesesesesesesessesesesesesesesesesesesseeses 6 ALE ON E A E EA 7 Getting Started sseseeseseessesseseeseesessesseseeseesesesseseesessessereeseesessesss 7 Remove Existing Installatione 7 Disable Other Ada pt rS reee kereke eee ee 8 Wireless Installation Consideratione 10 Adapter Installation uu ecsssssssesecssssssscsecsessssssseesessssseseseens 11 Connect to a Wireless Networ 14 Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS sss 14 WMI z r Y 15 Windows 7 eeessssesesesesesesesresessseseseseseseseseceseosessseseseseseseseseoseesseseses 17 Windows Vista asiman neb h t ka kak k r and ek n be s n n G 19 WIndows A P enoe nainn EN 21 Troubleshooting ssecsccccsccccccecscc
15. e WPA WPA2 Personal passphrase and click Connect Wireless Network Connection The network testl requires a network key also called a WEP key or WPA key A network It may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network If the connection fails AER AA RAE KERRAN AER please verify that the WPA WPA2 Personal settings are correct The WPA WPA2 Personal passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router or access point eee Pe Type the key and then click Connect Connect Cancel D Link GO USB N150 User Manual 22 Section 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the GO USB N150 Read the following descriptions if you are having problems 1 How do I know if my adapter is installed properly Windows XP Go to Start gt My Computer gt Properties gt Hardware gt Device Manager Windows Vista 7 Go to Start gt Device Manager Windows 8 Press the Windows key and X together and then click Device Manager D Link GO USB N150 User Manual ga Command Prompt Q windows Movie Maker 3 MSN Explorer Windows Media Player Tour Windows xP All Programs gt System Properties General Add Hahaaa Wizard Open Explore Search Manage Map Network Drive Disconnect Network Drive Show on Desktop Rename Properties The Add Hardware Wizard helps you install hardasa Devica
16. e for placement anywhere e Fully 802 11g compatible e 802 11n compliant e Powered by the USB port no external power source required e USB 2 0 standard e You can securely connect to a wireless network using WPA WPA2 Wi Fi Protected Access providing you a much higher level of security for your data and communication than has previously been available e Position the GO USB N150 almost anywhere in your workspace to achieve the best reception possible e Supports Infrastructure networks via an access point or wireless router Using a USB 1 1 port will adversely affect throughput D Link GO USB N150 User Manual Section 1 Product Overview Hardware Overview A blinking blue light indicates the adapter is installed and working correctly A fast blinking light indicates 1 LED the adapter is scanning for an available wireless network If the light is off the adapter is not properly installed Press the WPS button to automatically connect to a WPS enabled wireless router or access point and 2 WPS Button M establish connectivity Refer to page 15 D Link GO USB N150 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 u
17. ew Introduction The GO USB N150 Wireless N 150 Easy 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 GO USB N150 can enable 802 11n wireless connectivity by simply utilizing your desktop or notebook PC s USB port Powered by RangeBooster N technology the GO USB N150 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception than 802 11g The GO USB N150 is designed for use in bigger homes and for those that demand higher bandwidth networking Maximize wireless performance by connecting this USB Adapter to a Wireless N router and stay connected from virtually anywhere in the home This USB Adapter supports WPA and WPA2 encryption to prevent outside intrusion and protect your personal information from being exposed This USB Adapter supports WPA and WPA2 encryption to prevent outside intrusion and protect your personal information from being exposed Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 11g and 802 11n specifications Actual data throughput will vary Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network traffic building materials and construction and network overhead lowers actual data throughput rate Environmental conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range D Link GO USB N150 User Manual 4 Section 1 Product Overview Features e Compact siz
18. firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters D Link GO USB N150 User Manual 31 Appendix B Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP Address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway router or you need to assign a static IP address please follow the steps below Windows XP Users e Click on Start gt Control Panel Make sure you are in Classic View Double click on the Network Connections icon e Right click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D Link wireless network adapter or other adapter which will be connected to your router e Highlight Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties e Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or LAN IP address on your router Example If the router s LAN IP address is 192 168 0 1 make your IP address 192 168 0 X where Fossils Das ail X is anumber between 2 and 99 Make sure that the number you choose is not in use on the Ha You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports n etwo rk this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically e Set Default Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your router or gateway Use Ge okies IP snes IP address 192 168 0 52 Set Primary DNS as the LAN IP address of your router or gateway ieee EAA Default gateway jj
19. g the button on your access point or wireless router within 120 seconds 1 Press the WPS button located on your wireless router or access point 2 To connect to your network press the WPS button on the adapter Please refer to the user manual of your router or access point if you and hold for two seconds Allow up to two minutes for the devices do not know how to start the WPS process to connect D Link GO USB N150 User Manual 14 Section 3 Connect to a Wireless Network Windows 8 1 Click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner next to the time Networks Airplane mode Off Bi 2 A list of available wireless networks will appear Wi Fi 2 00265a493ele dlink 5A2C dlinkedcf m lounge vanilla 3 Click the wireless network SSID you want to connect to and then click Connect Networks Airplane mode Off ji Wi Fi 2 00265a493e1e dlink 5A2C dlinkedcf m lounge vanilla Connect automatically 4 If the network is secure encrypted enter the Wi Fi password security key and click Next Networks vanilla Enter the network security key D Link GO USB N150 User Manual Section 3 Connect to a Wireless Network 5 Click either to enable or disable file sharing OMe lt 6 You will now be connected to your wireless network vanilla Do you want to turn on sharing between PCs and connect to devices on this network No don t turn o
20. h D Link GO USB N150 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 2 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 3 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
21. k If the connection fails please verify that the security settings are correct The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router D Link GO USB N150 User Manual dlink Mot connected rill Connections are available Wireless Network Connection Connect automatically kay2690_24 jamesZ090q ALPHA dlink 888 506 WLAN DAP 2690q Connect to a Network Type the network security key Security key E Hide characters You can also connect by pushing the button on the router Section 3 Connect to a Wireless Network Windows Vista 1 Open the Wireless Utility by right clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner of screen Select Connect to a Not Connected network Wireless networks are available Connect to a network Network and Sharing Center Friday 8 17 2007 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and click Connect wy w Connect to a network Disconnect or connect to another network Unsecured network Security enabled network Set up a connection or network Open Network and Sharing Center D Link GO USB N150 User Manual 19 Section 3 Connect to a Wireless Network 3 Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click Connect It may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network If the connection fails please verify that the
22. ke sure that the number i Subnet mask you choose is not in use on the network Default gateway 192 Set Default Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your router or gateway oe a ae ke io el Pinna ea ee Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router or gateway SEE M lek eee e The Secondary DNS is optional you may enter a DNS server from your ISP Se ES e Click OK to save your settings Advanced D Link GO USB N150 User Manual 34 Appendix C Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards Operating Temperature e IEEE 802 11n e 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C e IEEE 802 119 Operating Humidity Bus Type 10 to 90 maximum non condensing e USB 2 0 1 1 compatible Dimensions Security e 69 89 mm x 18 37 mm x 10 8 mm e WPA WPA2 Wi Fi Protected Access e WPS PBC Weight 129 Frequency Range e 2 4GHz to 2 483GHz Certifications e CE Wi Fi Modulation Technology e Orthogonal Frequency Warranty e 2 Years Division Multiplexing OFDM e Complementary Code Keying CCK Operating Voltage e 5 VDC 10 Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 11n and 802 11g specifications Actual data throughput will vary Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network traffic building materials and construction and network ove
23. me or the 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 the Internet from remote locations like Airports Hotels Coffee Shops Libraries Restaurants and Convention Centers Wireless networks are 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 Eliminate Interference Place home appliances such as cordless telephones microwaves and televisions as far away as possible from the router access point This can significantly reduce any interference that the appliances might cause since they operate on the same frequency Security Don t let your
24. n sharing or connect to devices For networks in public places Yes turn on sharing and connect to devices For home or work networks If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet confirm the encryption by reviewing the profile or check the TCP IP settings for your wireless adapter Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information D Link GO USB N150 User Manual 16 Section 3 Connect to a Wireless Network Windows 7 1 Click on the wireless icon in your system tray lower right corner 2 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area D Link GO USB N150 User Manual Not connected ill Connections are available Wireless Network Connection 4 vanilla Taco Snack test me testtest IOCLab Vonage_Dlink MMPM_Witi Bring the Rayne n n sit oi oi oi n atl Open Network and Sharing Center 17 Section 3 Connect to a Wireless Network 3 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and click the Connect button If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet check your TCP IP settings for your wireless adapter Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information 4 Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click Connect You can also connect by pushing the WPS button on the router It may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless networ
25. next door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network Secure your wireless network by turning on WPAT WPA2 security features on the router Refer to the product manual for detailed information on how to set it up D Link GO USB N150 User Manual 29 Appendix A Wireless Basics 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 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 GO USB N150 User Manual 30 Appendix B Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your new D Link wireless adapter and have established a wireless connection by default the TCP IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server i e router automatically To verify your IP address please follow the steps below Windows XP Users c C WINDOWS system32 cmd exe Microsoft Windows AP Version 5 1 26001 lt C gt Copyright 1985 2061 Microsoft Corp e Click on Start gt Run In the run box type
26. ninstalled 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 and Ethernet 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 users may use the built in wireless utility for all adapters To remove any old software Windows 8 users Press Windows Key Q gt Control Panel gt Uninstall Programs Windows 7 users Click Start gt Control Panel gt Uninstall Programs Windows Vista users Click Start gt Control Panel gt Add or Remove Programs Windows XP users Click Start gt Control Panel gt Add or Remove Programs D Link GO USB N150 User Manual 7 Section 2 Installation Disable Other 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 Windows XP Go to Start gt
27. 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 4 Keep your product away at least 3 6 feet or 1 2 meters from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise 5 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 GO USB N150 User Manual 10 Section 2 Installation Adapter Installation Warning Do NOT connect the GO USB N150 Wireless N 150 Easy USB Adapter to your computer before installing the driver software from the D Link CD Turn on the computer and insert the D Link GO USB N150 Driver CD in the CD ROM drive If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer go to Start gt Run In the run box type D autorun exe where D represents the drive letter of your CD ROM drive When the autorun screen appears click Install WIRELESS N 150 EASY USB ADAPTER Install Drivers m View OIG z View Manual Adobe Reader a Support D Link GO USB N150 User Manual 11 Section 2 Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will appear D Link GO US
28. rhead lower actual data throughput rate Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range D Link GO USB N150 User Manual 35
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