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1. E PCMCIA adapters Uninstall H A Processors H Sound video and game contr _ 2 System devices Properties Universal Serial Bus controllers GH GI HE 8 H H Scan for hardware changes Disables the selected device D Link DWA 131 User Manual 8 Section 2 Installation Click Yes to disable the adapter Broadcom 802 11b g WLAN A Disabling this dewice will cause it to stop functioning Do you really want to disable it Device Manager The adapter is now disabled When disabled a red X will be File Action View Help displayed gt HeSe2a BH aj DESIGNDOCUMENT Batteries i i bg Computer Disabling the adapter will not remove the drivers If you would like p peas z S DVD CD ROM drives to use th e adapte r SI m p ly rig ht cl Ick It and se ect Enable 3 IDE ATA ATAPI controllers gt Keyboards Mice and other pointing devices Modems b Monitors H Network adapters s9 B D Link AirPlus G DWL G630 Wireless Cardbus Adapter HS Realtek RTL 139 8 10x Family Fast Ethernet NIC E PCMCIA adapters SM Processors Sound video and game controllers System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers D Link DWA 131 User Manual Section 2 Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D Link wireless adapter lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating2. D Link DWA 131 User Manual 52 Appendix E Warranty Warranty Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein D Link Systems Inc D Link provides this Limited Warranty e Only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from D Link or its authorized reseller or distributor and e Only for products purchased and delivered within the fifty states of the United States the District of Columbia U S Possessions or Protectorates U S Military Installations or addresses with an APO or FPO Limited Warranty D Link warrants that the hardware portion of the D Link product described below Hardware will be free from material defects in workmanship and materials under normal use from the date of original retail purchase of the product for the period set forth below Warranty Period except as otherwise stated herein e Hardware excluding power supplies and fans One 1 year e Power supplies and fans One 1 year e Spare parts and spare kits Ninety 90 days The customer s sole and exclusive remedy and the entire liability of D Link and its suppliers under this Limited Warranty will be at D Link s option to repair or replace the defective Hardware during the Warranty Period at no charge to the original owner or to refund the actual purchase price paid Any repair or replacement will be rendered by D Link at an Authorized D Link Service Office The replacement hardware need not be new or have
3. ta unnel adapter Local Area Connec tion 7 see me ce ee a o Media disconnected pecific DNS Suffix lf the address is 0 0 0 0 check your adapter installation security settings and the settings on your router Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters D Link DWA 131 User Manual 48 Appendix B Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway router or you need to assign a static IP address please follow the steps below Windows XP 2000 Users e Windows XP Click on Start gt Control Panel Make sure you are in Classic View Double click on the Network Connections icon Windows 2000 From the desktop right click My Network Places gt Properties e Right click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D Link wireless network adapter or other adapter which will be connected to your router e Highlight Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties e Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or LAN IP address on your router Example If the 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 e Set Default Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your router or gateway e Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP
4. D LINK FOR WARRANTY SERVICE RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY EVEN IF D LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES THE SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NONCONFORMING PRODUCT THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF D LINK UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OR REMEDIES EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY Governing Law This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the foregoing limitations and exclusions may not apply This Limited Warranty provides specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Trademarks D Link is a registered trademark of D Link Corporation D Link Systems Inc Other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners Copyright Statement No part of this publication or documentation accompanying this product may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation transformation or adaptation without permission from D
5. D Link Wi Fi Protected Setup or wireless router Please wait This can take up to 2 minutes if the connection fails please try again D Link Wi Fi Protected Setup When this screen appears you have successfully established connectivity Click Finish to complete your setup Connected You have successfully connected to your secured wireless network Please click Finish Click Finish D Link DWA 131 User Manual 22 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 FF profile refer to page 23 dlink Connected 197 166 0 250 Modify Click Modify to edit a current profile refer to pe page 24 D Link DVWA 131 HA WIRELESS NETWORKS MY WIRELESS NETWORKS SUPPORT gt My Wireless Networks Delete Click Delete to remove a profile Per Activate Click Activate to use a profile Allow up to 30 alls aliru EE seconds to connect to the wireless network Delete Profile Details The Profile Details section will display information Activate about the wireless network such as the network name SSID network type Infrastructure and if the network is secured Frofile Details Network Name dlink Network Type Infr
6. Network Type 6 Infrastructure f Ad hoc Profile Settings Set Security Option a Wired Equivalent Privacy WEF Security Type Select the type of security used Please refer to the Wireless Security section for more information fe WEP Ai O WPANVPA gt Personal Key Lenth Key Index D WPA WPA2 Enterpri i nterprise 64 bits 40 24 10 Hexadecin fi C s027 1x None f Auto Open C Shared OK Button Click OK to save your settings J Show text in the password Field OK Cancel D Link DWA 131 User Manual 25 Section 3 Configuration Support If you need help click the Support button A panel will appear to the right of the utility which will display information about the utility SURRE My Wireless Networks What is a My Wire less Hetwork profile My Wireless Networks profiles are settings that allow mobile users to move from one location to another while easily connecting to the network at that specific location These profiles are automatically created for you when you first join the network You can have a Home profile that has specific settings ta your home wireless network At school Simply select the school profile and all the settings will be switched over to match the Network Mame school s network ows 131 MA My Wireless N
7. all alll al ct to this an amp 30 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 131 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 802 1x RADIUS What is WPA WPA or Wi Fi Protected Access is a Wi Fi standard that was designed to improve the security features of WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy The 2 major improvements over WEP e Improved data encryption through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP TKIP scrambles the keys using a hashing algorithm and by adding an integrity checking feature ensures that the keys haven t been tampered with WPA2 is based on 802 11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard instead of TKIP e User 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
8. 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 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
9. 31 User Manual 58 Appendix F Registration Registration Register your product online at 4 http support dlink com register PG isje rere EE Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights Version 1 0 July 23 2009 D Link DWA 131 User Manual 59
10. D Link s products will not be applied to and does not cover any refurbished product and any product purchased through the inventory clearance or liquidation sale or other sales in which D Link the sellers or the liquidators expressly disclaim their warranty obligation pertaining to the product and in that case the product is being sold As Is without any warranty whatsoever including without limitation the Limited Warranty as described herein notwithstanding anything stated herein to the contrary Submitting A Claim The customer shall return the product to the original purchase point based on its return policy In case the return policy period has expired and the product is within warranty the customer shall submit a claim to D Link as outlined below e The customer must submit with the product as part of the claim a written description of the Hardware defect or Software nonconformance in sufficient detail to allow DLink to confirm the same along with proof of purchase of the product Such as a copy of the dated purchase invoice for the product if the product is not registered e The customer must obtain a Case ID Number from D Link Technical Support at 1 877 453 5465 who will attempt to assist the customer in resolving any suspected defects with the product If the product is considered defective the customer must obtain a Return Material Authorization RMA number by completing the RMA form and entering the assigned Case ID Numbe
11. Display characters DP If you have a USB flash drive with network settings for Candy insert it now er 39 Section 4 Wireless Security Configure WPA WPA2 Passphrase Using the Windows XP 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 key being used 1 Open the Windows XP Wireless Utility by right clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner of screen Select View Available Wireless Networks 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and click Connect D Link DWA 131 User Manual Change Windows Firewall settings Open Network Connections Repair View Available Wireless Networks Network Tasks 2 Refresh network list 2 Set up a wireless network for a home or small office Related Tasks HD Learn about wireless networking s g Change the order of preferred networks Change advanced settings i Wireless Network Connection 6 Choose a wireless network Click an item in the list below to connect to wireless network in range or to get more information q D Link Unsecured wireless network all default Unsecured wireless network alll v 36 Section 4 Wireless Security 3 The Wireless Network Connection
12. Hardeare Wiza Devica Manage ro Tha Denice Manager lets all the haie devicer nttalled am vou computer Une he Derice Manager to change the peoperes ol are device Handed Protiles Hardens profile provide away for vom ho set up and shone diferent hardere corligualions Hardware Profiles D Link DWA 131 User Manual 39 Section 5 Troubleshooting Click the sign next to Network Adapters Right click on D Link DWA 131 USB Adapter Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly Click OK to continue D Link DWA 131 User Manual x Device Manager E G File Action View Help gt e623 lt Ra pm i w Batteries H 1 Computer s r Disk drives B Display adapters 8 4 DYDICD ROM drives 3 t Floppy disk controllers Floppy disk drives IDE ATA ATAPI controllers a Infrared devices e Keyboards 1 Mice and other pointing devices XM Monitors 28 Network adapters D Link DWA 131 USB Adapter m PEMCIA adapters Y Ports COM amp LPT H Processors HE TE eel agn D I EEE TESE ERE General Advanced Driver Resources sn D Link DWA 131 diea Wireless USB Adapter Device type Network adapters Manufacturer D Link Location PCI bus 129 device D function 0 Device status This device is working properly lf you are
13. Link Corporation D Link Systems Inc as stipulated by the United States Copyright Act of 1976 and any amendments thereto Contents are subject to change without prior notice Copyright 2009 by D Link Corporation D Link Systems Inc All rights reserved D Link DWA 131 User Manual 56 Appendix E Warranty FCC Statement This device has been tested for compliance with FCC RF Exposure SAR limits in the typical laptop computer configuration and this device can be used in desktop or laptop computers with side mounted USB ports which can provide 2 cm separation distance from the antenna to the body of the user or a nearby person This device cannot be used with handheld PDAs personal digital assistants This device and its antenna must not be co located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communication However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be deter
14. USER MANUAL DWA 131 VERSION 1 0 WIRELESS Table of Contents Table of Contents Product OVE MEN see 3 Package ContentsS arrrnanrrnnnnrnnnnnnvnnrnnnnnennnnennnnnnn 3 System Requirements rrranrnnnrnnnnrnnnnennnnvanennnnennnr 3 MON 4 FEatureS rrrarnarrarvarrnrvnnrnnrnnnnnrnnrnnrnnrnannnrnnnnnnnnnnnene 5 Hardware Overview rrrarenarenanevarenavenanennnennnennnennere 6 MSG 7 Getting Started rrrarrnnnnnrrnnnvnnnnvnnannnvannnnnnnennnnennnnen 7 Remove Existing Installations cccseeeeees 7 Disable Other Wireless Adapters 008 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 00 10 Adapter Installation cccccccccsecseeeeeeeeeseeseeeeeees 11 Selg LK GT AU OWN EE EE 17 D Link Wireless Connection Manager 17 Wireless Networks csscsecsseceeceeseeeeeeeees 18 Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS rrrarenanennnennner 19 My Wireless Networks rrrnnrnarnnnrnnrnnnrnernnnnnn 23 Add Profile ee eee eee eee ee 24 Modify Profile 2 25 S j6 0 0 d EE EE 26 Fl 27 Connect to a Wireless Network ranxrnnnennnuvnnnevnnuvnnn 28 Using Windows Vista MEET EEE ENN 28 Using Windows XP errnnrnnnrnnnnrennnnnnnnnnnnennnnnennnnnen 30 D Link DWA 131 User Manual Wireless Se 31 What EE 31 Configure WPA WPA2 Passphrase rrrrnnrnnnnnennn 32 Using the D Link Wireless Connection 32 Using Windows
15. Vista cccccseeceeeeeeeeeeaeeees 34 Using the Windows XP Utility ee 36 Configure WPA WPA2 RADIUS ccceecee eee 38 Using the D Link Wireless Connection 38 Troubleshooting sssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 39 Wireless Basics nnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnennnen 43 Wireless Modes rrnnrnannnnnnnrnannnnrnarnasnnnrnarnnnrnnennnee 47 Networking Basics cesccssncsveccesecedeteteessunsseseressanssecteiens 48 Check your IP address arrrnanannnnnnnnrnnanennnnennnennnn 48 Windows XP 2000 USers rrranrrnnnnennanennanenn 48 Windows Vista USers rrrrarerrarrernnrernurenranenn 48 Statically Assign an IP address rrrrnnrennnrrnnnrnnnn 49 Windows XP 2000 USers rrrarrrnnnnennnnnnnanenn 49 Windows Vista USers rrrrarerrarrernrrernererranenn 50 Technical SpecificationsS anxnanennnnnnnnnnnnvnnnnnnuennne 51 Contacting Technical Support nrnannnnnnennnunnnnennnnennn 52 ET OE NN 53 FRO GIS MOI Lue see ae deaacsaceneeteweneesteeensencees 59 Section 1 Product Overview Package Contents e D Link DWA 131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter e Manual and Warranty on CD e D Link Wireless Connection Manager on CD e Quick Installation Guide system Requirements e A computer or laptop with an available USB 2 0 port e Windows Vista 2000 Service Pack 4 or XP Service Pack 2 or higher e CD ROM Dr
16. 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 131 User Manual 44 Appendix A Wireless Basics Wireless Personal Area Network WPAN Bluetooth is the industry standard wireless technology used for WPAN Bluetooth devices in WPAN operate in a range up to 30 feet away Compared to WLAN the speed and wireless operation range are both less than WLAN but in return it doesn t use nearly as much power which makes it ideal for personal devices such as mobile phones PDAs headphones laptops speakers and other devices that operate on batteries Who uses wireless Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it whether it s for home office business D Link has a wireless solution for it Home e Gives everyone at home broadband access e Surf the web check email instant message and etc e Gets rid of the cables around the h
17. address of your router or gateway e The Secondary DNS is optional you may enter a DNS server from your ISP e Click OK to save your settings D Link DWA 131 User Manual Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if pour network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address 192 168 Oo 52 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default gateway 192 168 0 1 Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server 192 16 Ria 4 Alternate DNS server 49 Appendix B Networking Basics Windows 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 Along the left panel in the window click on Manage network connections e Right click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D Link wireless network adapter which will be connected to your network e Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 and click Properties renet Protocol Version TCP IPva Properties 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 e Click Use the following IP a
18. an identical make model or part D Link may at its option replace the defective Hardware or any part thereof with any reconditioned product that D Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent or superior in all material respects to the defective Hardware Repaired or replacement hardware will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period or ninety 90 days whichever is longer and is subject to the same limitations and exclusions If a material defect is incapable of correction or if D Link determines that it is not practical to repair or replace the defective Hardware the actual price paid by the original purchaser for the defective Hardware will be refunded by D Link upon return to D Link of the defective Hardware All Hardware or part thereof that is replaced by D Link or for which the purchase price is refunded shall become the property of D Link upon replacement or refund D Link DWA 131 User Manual 53 Appendix E Warranty Limited Software Warranty D Link warrants that the software portion of the product Software will substantially conform to D Link s then current functional specifications for the Software as set forth in the applicable documentation from the date of original retail purchase of the Software for a period of ninety 90 days Software Warranty Period provided that the Software is properly installed on approved hardware and operated as contemplated in its documentation D Link f
19. anty Industry Canada Notice This device complies with Canadian RSS 210 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Candadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada IC statement Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 2 dBi Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms IMPORTANT NOTE IC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator amp your body This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Reglement d Industry Canada Les conditions de fonctionnement sont sujettes a deux conditions 1 Ce p riph rique ne doit pas causer d interf rence et 2 Ce p riph rique doit accepter toute interference y compris les interferences pouvant perturber le bon fonctionnement de ce p riph rique D Link DWA 1
20. astructure Security None D Link DWA 131 User Manual 23 Section 3 Configuration Add Profile You may add a new network by clicking the New button from the My Wireless Networks page Profile Name SSID Network Type Security Type OK Button D Link DWA 131 User Manual Enter a name for your profile e g Home Office Coffee Shop Profile Settings o Basic Settings Profile Name 4 Enter the SSID of the wireless network Eb SSID dink Select the network type If you are connecting Network Type f7 Infrastructure adhoc to a wireless router or access point select Infrastructure Ad hoc mode is not supported eo Seb Security Option mm No Security Nome Select the type of security used Please refer to the WEP Wireless Security section for more information C vwparweaz Personal CC WwPaNPA Enterprise Click OK to save your settings f 802 1 OK Cancel 24 Section 3 Configuration Modify Profile You may edit an existing profile by selecting the profile and clicking the Modify button from the My Wireless Networks page Profile Name Enter a name for your profile e g Home Office Coffee Shop er Basic Settings rofile Mame dink SSID Displays the SSID of the network paar ave at SSID dlink Network Type Displays the network type
21. box will appear Enter the RES WPA PSK passphrase and click Connect The network testl requires a network key also called WEP key or WPA key A network key helps prevent unknown intruders fr m connecting to this network lt may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network If the Type the key and then dick Connect connection fails please verify that the WPA PSK settings are correct Network key nn The WPA PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the San i reaot O wireless router or access point 37 D Link DWA 131 User Manual Section 4 Wireless Security Configure WPA WPA2 RADIUS Using the D Link Wireless Connection Manager WPA and WPA2 are for advanced users who are familiar with using a RADIUS server and setting up certificates 1 Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double clicking on the D Link or Set icon on your desktop Click on New to create a new profile or highlight an Profle Name TT gg existing profile and click Modify fain mn Set Security Option Advanced Security Settings 2 Select WPA WPA2 Enterprise under Set Security Option and then select erana ee Sus TKIP or AES 8 2 aaa C 802 1 3 Click on Advanced Config to continue 4 Next to EAP Type select EAP TLS EAP TTLS or PEAP Extensible Advanced Security Settings x Authentication Protocols allow devices on the network to request 55 2 mns A authentication from the RADIUS server in the networ
22. can include symbols amp _ and spaces This key must be the exact same key entered on your wireless router or access point WPA WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol EAP EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network D Link DWA 131 User Manual 31 Section 4 Wireless Security Configure WPA WPA2 Passphrase Using the D Link Wireless Connection Manager It is recommended to enable WPA PSK on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the WPA PSK passphrase being used f D Link DWA 131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter 1 Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double clicking on the D Link icon on your desktop 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and click Connect If the network is using WPA PSK the screen as shown Z see to the bottom right will appear Date oa ie 7 SR 3 Enter the WPA PSK passphrase exactly as it is on your wireless router Ziemas ee ee z or access point Click the Show text in the password field box to see Za EIIE a the passphrase Unchecking it will hide it me DEIC OPCA n alpha guest 06 1C F0 6B 4F 24 90 4 Click OK to connect to the network Allow up to 30 seconds to wes Refresh J Connect connect fan ss lt ceseao eve If yo
23. client is configured properly Select AP Infrastructure when connecting to an access point Double click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar gt click on Configuration to change the settings for the wireless adapter If Security is enabled make sure that the correct encryption keys are entered on both the DWA 131 and the access point Double click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar gt click Encryption Check to see that the key selected is set to the same key as other devices on the network D Link DWA 131 User Manual 42 Appendix 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 b
24. d WPS You must press the WPS button on your Router On D Link Routers this button is located on the right side of the router 1 Press uter ccess Point until it is lit the button will remain active for 2 mi nutes NG WPS Button 2 Click Connect Now button Wireless Connection Wizard LA Link Please wait This can take up to 2 minutes if the connection fails please try again 16 Section 3 Configuration Configuration This section will show you how to configure your new D Link wireless adapter using the D Link Utility as well as the Windows XP Zero Configuration Utility and Vista WLAN Autoconfiguration D Link Wireless Connection Manager The D Link DWA 131 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the management software The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to the wireless adapter Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on the desktop will start the Configuration If you are using Windows Vista please skip to page 27 or Windows XP skip to page 29 Double click the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your desktop Fl Wireless Connection Manager D Link DWA 131 User Manual 17 Section 3 Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks Site Survey page will display all wireless networks that are available in your area To connect to a network simply highlight the wireless network SSID and click Connect SSID The SSID Serv
25. ddress and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or LAN IP address on your router or network Example If the routers LAN IP address is 192 168 0 1 make your IP address 192 168 0 X where X is a number between 2 and 99 Make sure that the number you choose is not in use on the network Set Default Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your router or gateway Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router or gateway The Secondary DNS is optional you may enter a DNS server from your ISP Click OK to save your settings D Link DWA 131 User Manual 1 Obtain an IP address automatically Gi Use the following IP address IP address 19 168 Subnet mask 255 Default gateway 192 5 Er ELEN Ta de for PLAET EAA CEER E EEL Obtain DNS server address automatically JG T ie Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server 192 Alternate DNS server Advanced 50 Appendix C Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards e IEEE 802 11n draft 2 0 e IEEE 802 119 Bus Type e USB 2 0 1 1 compatible Security e WPA WPA2 Wi Fi Protected Access TKIP MIC AES IV Expansion Shared Key Authentication e 802 1x e WPS PIN and PBC Media Access Control e CSMA CA with ACK Frequency Range e 2 4GHz to 2 462GHz North America Modulation Technology e Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM e Complemen
26. e beneficial for many users Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards Under many circumstances it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in order to use servers printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN A Wireless Router is a device used to provide this link D Link DWA 131 User Manual 43 Appendix 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 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
27. e utility Or Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner next to the time Select View Available Wireless Networks The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Click on a network displayed using the SSID 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 D Link DWA 131 User Manual fl Wireless networks detected x One or more wireless networks are in range of this computer To see the list and connect click this message Change Windows Firewall settings Open Network Connections Repair View Available Wireless Networks Network Tasks Refresh network list I Set up a wireless network for a home or small office Related Tasks HD Learn about wireless fe Change the order of preferred networks 4 Change advanced settings i Wireless Network Connection 6 Choose a wireless network Click an item in the list below to connect to wireless network in range or to get more information pe q q Test Unsecured wireless network default Unsecured wireless network salestest Security enabled wireless network testi f Security enabled wireless network ires a network key If you want to conne This network requ network dick Connect DGL 4300 AA
28. ears 2 Press the WPS button located on your access point or router to continue This screen will appear once you have successfully established connection with your network D Link DWA 131 User Manual 20 Section 3 Configuration Personal Identification Number PIN If you want to connect using the PBC method refer to page 14 To use the PIN method select PIN Personal Identification Number and click Next Make sure your access point or wireless router is close by Write down the number on the screen Enter this number in your access point or wireless router Please refer to the manufacture s manual for instructions Once you click Next you will have 2 minutes to enter this number in your access point or wireless router D Link Wi Fi Protected Setup D Link Wi Fi Protected Setup Please select the function which you want to run WPS PBC Push Button Configuration PIN Personal Identification Number D Link Wi Fi Protected Setup PIN Personal Identification Number This method allows you to easily connect to your wireless network through PIN Please note that the following FIN information must be entered in the access point and it is recommended that the access point is easily ccessible for connectivity 48326278 Click Next D Link DWA 131 User Manual 21 Section 3 Configuration The adapter will try to establish connectivity to your access point
29. etworks Profile Details Network Type Security D Link DWA 131 User Manual 26 Section 3 Configuration The About screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the DWA 131 D Link DWA 131 User Manual Driver version 5 1071 408 2009 Utility version 1 00 MAC Address OO 18 E7 64 1F D3 OK 21 Section 3 Configuration Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows Vista Windows Vista users may use the built in wireless utility If you are using another company s utility or Windows 2000 please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network Most utilities will have a site survey option similar to the Windows Vista utility as seen below If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble click on the center of the bubble to access the utility Not Connected Wireless networks are available i or Connect to a network Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray a EE lower right corner next to the time Select Connect to a network sy 12 01 Hiv 5 Friday 8 17 2007 wy v Connect to a network The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Click ona network displayed using the SSID and click Disconnect or connect to another network the Connect button show Al If you get a good signa
30. feet or 1 2 meters from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise If you are using 2 4GHz cordless phones or X 10 wireless products such as ceiling fans lights and home security systems your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely Make sure your 2 4GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in use D Link DWA 131 User Manual 10 Section 2 Installation Adapter Installation Warning Do NOT install the DWA 131 USB Adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the D Link CD Turn on the computer and Insert the D Link DWA 131 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 DWA131 exe where D represents the drive letter of your CD ROM drive When the autorun screen appears click Install Drivers Click Install Drivers Install Drivers View QIG WIRELESS N NANO USB ADAPTER View Manual amp Adobe Reader Support Registration DWA 131 D Link DWA 131 User Manual 11 Section 2 Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will appear Click Next By default setup will install to the default location C Program Files D Link DWA 131 where C represents the drive letter of your hard drive To install to a different location click Browse and s
31. h performance wireless connectivity to your desktop or notebook PC Enjoy the many benefits of wireless connectivity today Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 119 and Draft 802 11n specifications Actual data throughput will vary Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network traffic building materials and construction and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate Environmental conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range D Link DWA 131 User Manual 4 Section 1 Product Overview Features e Compact size for placement anywhere e Convenience of Plug amp Play installation e Fully 802 119 compatible e Draft 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 You may also use 802 1x for wireless authentication e Position the DWA 131 almost anywhere in your workspace to achieve the best reception possible e Supports Infrastructure networks via an access point e User friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities Using a USB 1 1 port will adversely affect throughput D Link DWA 131 User Manual Section 1 Product Overview Hardware Overview USB Port Used to connect the DWA 131 to your com
32. having probleme with this device click Troubleshoot to start the troubleshooter Troubleshoot ma Device usage Use this device enable EJ lt 40 Section 5 Troubleshooting 2 The computer does not recognize the DWA 131 Wireless USB Adapter Make sure that the DWA 131 Wireless USB Adapter is properly seated in the computer s USB port If Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the adapter make sure to completely remove drivers that were previously loaded 3 The computer with the DWA 131 installed is unable to connect to the wireless network and or the Internet e Check that the LED indicators for the broadband modem are indicating normal activity If not there may be a problem with the broadband connection e Check that the LED indicators on the wireless router are functioning properly If not check that the AC power and Ethernet cables are firmly connected e Check that the IP Address subnet mask gateway and DNS settings are correctly 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 The SSID factory default setting for D Link products is default Double click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting D Link DWA 131 User Manual 41 Section 5 Troubleshooting Check that the Network Connection for the wireless
33. ice Set Identifier is the name of the wireless network dlink MAC Displays the MAC address of the wireless connect aca i 3 device D Link Signal Displays the Link Quality of the wireless EEE connection Dan Net 00 19 5B 60 26 FF a l md VOID 00 19 5B 05 60 D4 a Security If there is a lock icon this means the wireless m Roger BigHouse 00 1C FO B8 35 38 a network is secure You must know the encryption ama 00 21 91 98 6D F8 FAM pri prila O0 19 5B 44 B4 21 key security settings to connect pe GE en a ak Mombasa 00 ICF GA a F4 a Channel Displays the channel of the wireless network 500betal21 00 40 F4 03 10 94 a NETGEAR 2 4 G 00 16 24 59 36 66 i O0 17 94 D3 DF 98 DO WPS Button Connect to a wireless network using Wi Fi TEE TE Protected Setup Refer to the next page 00 21 91 E6 54 00 90 e MOLAb 2 46hz guest OR LC FO FC 173 LA BE 4 SOO0000 OO 24 01 72 09 79 FO Va Refresh Button Rescans for available wireless networks in your ge ee o area 4 George P 22 00 00 58 45 5E 53 B6 1 WPS Refresh Connect Connect Button Highlight a wireless network and click the My Wireless Networks ett met Connect button If the network is secure a dlink dlink Activate 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 do
34. ive e 300MHz processor and at least 64MB of RAM e A draft 802 11n or 802 119 access point or wireless router D Link DWA 131 User Manual Section 1 Product Overview Introduction The DWA 131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for desktop or notebook PCs Instead of stringing Ethernet cables to your PC or dismantling your desktop computer case the DWA 131 can enable Draft 802 11n wireless connectivity by simply utilizing your desktop or notebook PC s USB port Powered by Wireless N technology the DWA 131 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception than 802 119 The DWA 131 is designed for use in bigger homes and for those that demand higher bandwidth networking Maximize wireless performance by connecting this USB Adapter to a Wireless N router and stay connected from virtually anywhere in the home This USB Adapter supports WPA and WPA2 encryption to prevent outside intrusion and protect your personal information from being exposed D Link s Quick Setup Wizard guides you step by step through the installation process You ll be able to configure this USB Adapter without having to call the teenager from down the street to help you The D Link Wireless Manager is included with this product to keep track of all your most frequently accessed networks Compact in size robust in speed the DWA 131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter is great for travel and a convenient solution for providing hig
35. k All the devices on the network must use the same EAP type when using a RADIUS 0 vaidate Server Cetticate server for authentication Some RADIUS servers require that the Validate Server field be selected Check this field if your RADIUS server requires validation User Name 5 Select a User Certificate from the drop down menu 6 Enter the login information required to authenticate 7 Click Add to enter the IP address es of your RADIUS servers 8 Click OK to save your settings D Link DWA 131 User Manual 38 Section 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA 131 Read the following descriptions if you are having problems The examples below are illustrated in Windows 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 g Command Prompt Open Pr m he M Explore Go to Start gt My Computer gt Properties GQ ronson SBM Sirer Manage ee Cc KV MSN Explorer Map Network Drive Pr Disconnect Network Drive Windows Media Player Show on Desktop 2 He Rename D Tour Windows XP Properties All Programs gt System Properties Select the Hardware Tab System Restore General Add Haidas izard The Add Hardware Wizard helps you install hard sans Add
36. l but cannot access the Internet check you TCP IP settings for your wireless adapter Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information D Link DWA 131 User Manual 20 Section 3 Configuration Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click Connect It may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network If the connection fails please verify that the security settings are correct The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router D Link DWA 131 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 AF Wyou havea USB flash drive with network settings for Candy insert it now ance 29 Section 3 Configuration Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows XP Windows XP users may use the built in wireless utility Zero Configuration Utility The following instructions are for Service Pack 2 users If you are using another company s utility or Windows 2000 please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network Most utilities will have a site survey option similar to the Windows XP utility as seen below If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble click on the center of the bubble to access th
37. lation folder ComPlus Applications O D Link Toolbar amp 1 Internet Explorer D Link DWA 131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter Setup rt your New Hardware Then Click se Next to continue If the New hardware Wizard ci cel and contin e Wizar 5 click Can ue with this appears installation 13 Section 2 Installation Wireless Connection Wizard Connect to your network by selecting to Manually type your Network Name or using the Wifi protected Setup WPS Enter the network name SSID manually If you enter the SSID incorrectly you will automatically be brought to the site survey page Click Scan to display the site survey page Click Next Click the Scan button to display a list of wireless networks site survey Select the network name SSID and click Next Click Next D Link DWA 131 User Manual Get Connected Welcome to D Link s Wireless Coni zard Your D Link dv sjakter abre T E Pease ae WPS ZEN Please choose your preferred method Manually type your Network Name SSID and Passwor d Encryption Key Ugg raner de e from youl Router Access Poin C Use the pallia cted Setup WPS wizard for simplified Wi Wireless Network Name SSID ver stem de ow the you ss network sr geek uredd Scan 14 Section 2 Installation Click Finish to continue If you are prompted to reboot your computer select Yes I want to restart my computer now Finished Y ou shou
38. ld now be connected ur wireless network For your ofile with this information into ork access is 4 click aw cted to yo have inserted a Pr onvienience we hav Roam effortlessly knowing that networ ap Click Finish D Link DWA 131 User Manual Section 2 Installation Push Button Configuration PBC Select Use the WiFi Proctected Setup WPS to initiate the configuration and click Next To connect to your network using the WPS push button configuration method click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot Note You may also connect to your network by pressing the WPS button on the adaper and holding for two seconds until the wizard screen comes up Then press the WPS button on the router access point to continue Press the WPS button on your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to establish connectivity D Link DWA 131 User Manual Get Connected Wirel elcome to D Link less Connection Wizard Your D Link t wireless technology WiFi Protected Setup Link s Wir adapter supports the lates WPS Please choose your preferred method Manually type your Network Name SSID and Passwor d Encryption Key G Use the WiFi Protected Setup WPS wizard for simplified ter ccess Point must support WPS feature We suggest you run the setup from the same room as you will need o access both PC and router during installation Wireless Connection Wizard You have selecte
39. mined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation IMPORTANT NOTICE FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter IEEE 802 11b or 802 119 operation of this product in the U S A is firmware limited to channels 1 through 11 This equipment has been SAR evaluated for use in laptops notebooks with side slot configuration For detailed warranty information applicable to products purchased outside the United States please contact the corresponding local D Link office D Link DWA 131 User Manual 57 Appendix E Warr
40. orking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your new D Link wireless adapter and have established a wireless connection by default the TCP IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server i e router automatically To verify your IP address please follow the steps below Windows XP 2000 Users e Click on Start gt Run In the run box type cmd and click OK e Atthe prompt type ipconfig and press Enter e This will display the IP address subnet mask and the default gateway of your adapter Windows Vista Users e Click Start gt All Programs gt Accessories gt Command Prompt You may need administrative access to run this application e For all additional prompt windows inquiring of running the command prompt application select Yes OK or Continue e At the prompt type ipconfig and press Enter e This will display the IP address subnet mask and default gateway of your adapter cv C WINDOWS system32 cmd exe Microsoft Windows XP Version 5 1 2666 lt C gt Copyright 1985 2 1 Microsoft Corp ocuments and Settings gt ipconf ig Ethernet adapter Local Area Connec tion specific DNS Suffix dlink C Documents and Settings gt m EN Administrator E Windows system32 cmd exe 8 6 479az8 public pml fic DNS Suffix ab S gt fedb 5efe 192 168 0 197520 Connection speci Link local IPv6 Addres Default Gateway
41. ouse e Simple and easy to use Small Office and Home Office e Stay on top of everything at home as you would at office e Remotely access your office network from home e Share Internet connection and printer with multiple computers e No need to dedicate office space D Link DWA 131 User Manual 45 Appendix Wireless Basics Where is wireless used Tips Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or office People like the freedom of mobility and it s becoming so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract people The wireless connection in public places is usually called hotspots Using a D Link USB Adapter with your laptop you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote locations like Airports Hotels Coffee Shops Libraries Restaurants and Convention Centers Wireless network is easy to setup but if youre 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 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 yo
42. pecify the location Click Next Select the Program Files folder location D Link DWA 131 User Manual D Link DWA 131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter Setup D Link Welcome to the Installation Wizard for D Link DWA 131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter The Wizard will install the D Link DW 131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter and D Link Utility onto your computer To continue click Nest D Link DWA 131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter Setup D Link The Installation Wizard will install D Link Utility in the following folder To install to this folder click N folder click Browse and sel ext To install to a different S lect another folder fold CA AD LinkSDWA 131 rev D Link DWA 131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter Setup D Li Choose Folder Please select the installation folder ComPlus Applications D Link Toolbar H Internet Explorer M F Microsoft ActiveSync 12 Section 2 Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears click Cancel Click Next The Wireless Connection Wizard will now appear If you want to manually connect to a wireless network refer to page 17 The following instructions will connect you to a wireless network using Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS Click Next D Link DWA 131 User Manual D Link DWA 131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter Setup D Li Choose Folder Please select the instal
43. puter WPS Button Press the WPS button to automatically connect to a WPS enabled wireless router or access point and establish connectivity Refer to page 19 D Link DWA 131 User Manual Section 2 Installation Installation This section will walk you through the installation process If you have a built in wireless adapter please disable it in device manager before installing your D Link adapter Also if you have previously installed another wireless adapter please make sure any software is uninstalled Getting Started Before installing your new D Link wireless adapter please verify the following e Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters e Disable any built in wireless adapters e Verify the settings such as the SSID and security settings of the network s you want to connect to Remove Existing Installations If you ve installed a different manufacture s adapter or a different model D Link adapter make sure the software is uninstalled before installing the new software Some utilities may cause a conflict with the new software If you plan to use multiple adapters at different times make sure the utilities are not set to load when your computer boots up Windows XP users may use the built in wireless utility for all adapters To remove any old software Windows XP Vista users Click Start gt Control Panel gt Programs and Features Windows 2000 users Click Start gt Settings gt Cont
44. r at https rma dlink com D Link DWA 131 User Manual 54 Appendix E Warranty e After an RMA number is issued the defective product must be packaged securely in the original or other suitable shipping package to ensure that it will not be damaged in transit and the RMA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the package Do not include any manuals or accessories in the shipping package DLink will only replace the defective portion of the product and will not ship back any accessories e The customer is responsible for all in bound shipping charges to D Link No Cash on Delivery COD is allowed Products sent COD will either be rejected by D Link or become the property of D Link Products shall be fully insured by the customer and shipped to D Link Systems Inc 17595 Mt Herrmann Fountain Valley CA 92708 D Link will not be held responsible for any packages that are lost in transit to D Link The repaired or replaced packages will be shipped to the customer via UPS Ground or any common carrier selected by D Link Return shipping charges shall be prepaid by D Link if you use an address in the United States otherwise we will ship the product to you freight collect Expedited shipping is available upon request and provided shipping charges are prepaid by the customer D Link may reject or return any product that is not packaged and shipped in strict compliance with the foregoing requirements or for which an RMA number is not vi
45. rized D Link Service Office Improper or incorrectly performed maintenance or repair voids this Limited Warranty Disclaimer of Other Warranties EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY SPECIFIED HEREIN THE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT D Link DWA 131 User Manual 50 Appendix E Warranty IF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED IN ANY TERRITORY WHERE A PRODUCT IS SOLD THE DURATION OF SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY COVERED UNDER THE LIMITED WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY SELECTION AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT IS WITH THE PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT Limitation of Liability TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW D LINK IS NOT LIABLE UNDER ANY CONTRACT NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY FOR ANY LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT INCONVENIENCE OR DAMAGES OF ANY CHARACTER WHETHER DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF GOODWILL LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFIT WORK STOPPAGE COMPUTER FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION FAILURE OF OTHER EQUIPMENT OR COMPUTER PROGRAMS TO WHICH D LINK S PRODUCT IS CONNECTED WITH LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA CONTAINED IN STORED ON OR INTEGRATED WITH ANY PRODUCT RETURNED TO
46. rol Panel gt Add or Remove Programs D Link DWA 131 User Manual 7 Section 2 Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built in wireless adapter To prevent any conflicts with the D Link wireless adapter it is recommended to disable the wireless adapter as well as any unused Ethernet adapters Device Manager From the desktop right click on the My Computer icon and select lt Properties gt meg m as Disk drives Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager Scroll down 33578 e z H DVD CD ROM drives the list and click the sign to the left of Network Adapters it EAT on 8 10 Mice and other pointing devices Modems ein E Network adapters H Broadcom 802 11b g WLAN H D Link AirPlus G DWL G630 Wireless Cardbus Adapter H Realtek RTL8139 8 10x Family Fast Ethernet NIC A PCMCIA adapters SMR Processors Sound video and game controllers System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers Right click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable EZS mak File Action View Help fe B MA DESIGNDOCUMENT l Batteries iy Computer sam Disk drives a Display adapters 42 DVD CD ROM drives IDE ATA ATAPI controllers p Keyboards 2 Mice and other pointing devices m Modems ig Monitors B Network adapters EY D Link AirPlus G DwL G6g Update Driver ES Realtek RTL8139 810x Disable O OOO OOO O
47. sible from the outside of the package The product owner agrees to pay D Link s reasonable handling and return shipping charges for any product that is not packaged and shipped in accordance with the foregoing requirements or that is determined by D Link not to be defective or non conforming What Is Not Covered The Limited Warranty provided herein by D Link does not cover Products that in D Link s judgment have been subjected to abuse accident alteration modification tampering negligence misuse faulty installation lack of reasonable care repair or service in any way that is not contemplated in the documentation for the product or if the model or serial number has been altered tampered with defaced or removed Initial installation installation and removal of the product for repair and shipping costs Operational adjustments covered in the operating manual for the product and normal maintenance Damage that occurs in shipment due to act of God failures due to power surge and cosmetic damage Any hardware software firmware or other products or services provided by anyone other than D Link and Products that have been purchased from inventory clearance or liquidation sales or other sales in which D Link the sellers or the liquidators expressly disclaim their warranty obligation pertaining to the product While necessary maintenance or repairs on your Product can be performed by any company we recommend that you use only an Autho
48. tary Code Keying CCK Transmitter Power Output e 14 dBm 802 11g n Operating Voltage e 5 VDC 10 Operating Temperature e 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C Operating Humidity e 10 to 90 maximum non condensing Dimensions e1 1 x 3 4 x 0 5 Weight e 0 06 Ibs 27 229 Certifications e FCC Class B e IC Warranty e 1 Year Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 11n draft and 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 131 User Manual 5 Appendix D Contacting Technical Support Contacting Technical Support Before you contact technical support please have the following ready e Model number of the product e g DWA 131 e Hardware Revision located on the label on the adapter e g rev C1 e Serial Number s n number located on the label on the adapter You can find software updates and user documentation on the D Link website as well as frequently asked questions and answers to technical issues For customers within the United States For customers within Canada Phone Support Phone Support 877 453 5465 800 361 5265 Internet Support Internet Support http support dlink com http support dlink com
49. u would like to create a new network and enter the WPA PSK connection settings refer to the next page This network wua 2340 requires a network key WWPA PSEUWPA2 PSK Key Key dem Show ted in the password field OK Cancel D Link DWA 131 User Manual 32 Section 4 Wireless Security It is recommended to enable WPA PSK on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter Make sure you enter the passphrase exactly the same on all wireless devices 1 Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double clicking on the D Link icon on your desktop Click on New to create a new profile or highlight an existing profile and click Modify Select WPA WPA2 Personal under Set Security Option ETTE Basic Settings m Select TKIP or AES Profle Mame fa SID dink tti CSOS SOS S SOOOO Enter the passphrase exactly as it is on your wireless router sd add Ma Or access point set Security Option Passphrase Settings f Mone l f Auto f TKIP C WEP Ker f WPAMWPA2 Personal Click OK to connect to the network Allow up to 30 seconds to connect OC WPAMPA Enterprise B02 14 Show text in the password field OK Cancel D Link DWA 131 User Manual 33 Section 4 Wireless Security Configure WPA WPA2 Passphrase Using Windows Vista It is recommended to enable wireless security WPA WPA2 on your
50. ur home If you have a two story home you may need a repeater to boost the signal to extend the range Eliminate Interference Place home appliances such as cordless telephones Nanowaves and televisions as far away as possible from the router access point This would significantly reduce any interference that the appliances might Cause since they operate on same frequency D Link DWA 131 User Manual 46 Appendix 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 Unfortunately 802 11g9 n products such as the DWA 131 do not Support ad hoc mode 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 Not supported with the DWA 131 D Link DWA 131 User Manual 47 Appendix B Netw
51. urther warrants that during the Software Warranty Period the magnetic media on which D Link delivers the Software will be free of physical defects The customer s sole and exclusive remedy and the entire liability of D Link and its suppliers under this Limited Warranty will be at D Link s option to replace the non conforming Software or defective media with software that substantially conforms to D Link s functional specifications for the Software or to refund the portion of the actual purchase price paid that is attributable to the Software Except as otherwise agreed by DLink in writing the replacement Software is provided only to the original licensee and is Subject to the terms and conditions of the license granted by D Link for the Software Replacement Software will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period and is subject to the same limitations and exclusions If a material non conformance is incapable of correction or if D Link determines in its sole discretion that it is not practical to replace the non conforming Software the price paid by the original licensee for the non conforming Software will be refunded by D Link provided that the non conforming Software and all copies thereof is first returned to D Link The license granted respecting any Software for which a refund is given automatically terminates Non Applicability of Warranty The Limited Warranty provided hereunder for Hardware and Software portions of
52. wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used 1 Open the Windows Vista Wireless Utility by right clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner of screen Select Connect to a network 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and click Connect D Link DWA 131 User Manual Not Connected Wireless networks are available Connect to network Network and Sharing Center gg 120i PM Ty MD Fnday 8 17 2007 W Ly Connect to a network Disconnect or connect to another network Show All v er VOIPtest Unsecured network Av tuesday Security enabled network Set up a connection or network Open Network and Sharing Center Cancel 34 Section 4 Wireless Security 3 Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click Connect lt may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network If the connection fails please verify that the security settings are correct The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router D Link DWA 131 User Manual G w 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
53. wn menu and click Activate to connect Allow up to 30 seconds to connect D Link DWA 131 User Manual 18 Section 3 Configuration 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 For more information on WPS visit the Wi Fi Alliance website at www wi fi org Push Button Configuration PBC is a virtual button in the utility that connects you to other WPS enabled devices A connection can be established by clicking on the virtual button then pushing the physical button on the access point or wireless router within 120 seconds Refer to page 14 Personal Identification Number PIN is a unique number generated randomly by the wireless adapter s utility Entering this number in the utility of the WPS enabled wireless router or access point connects you with the intended wireless network Refer to the next page for more information D Link DWA 131 User Manual D Link Wi Fi Protected Setup D Link D Link Wi Fi Protected Setup 4 Please select the function which you want to mn WPS 2 f PBC Push Button Configuration ae P S FIN Personal Identification Number 19 Section 3 Configuration Push Button 1 To connect to your network press the WPS button on the adapter and hold for two seconds until the wizard screen app
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