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1. The About screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the DWA 160 D Link DWA 160 User Manual 26 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 Or Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner next to the time Select Connect to a network 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 the TCP IP settings for your wireless adapter Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information D Link DWA 160 User Manual Not Connected w Wireless networks are available Connect to a network Network and Sharing Center gj 420L PM my E Friday A 8 17 2007 2 section 3 Configuration Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and
2. 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 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 160 User Manual Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties _ _ _ _ _ _ _ General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwis
3. Connection Manager by double clicking on the D Link icon on your desktop Click on New to create a new profile or highlight an existing profile and click Modify 2 Select WPA WPA2 Personal under Set Security Option Profile Settings Basic Settings 3 Select TKIP or AES or Auto Profile Mame Lik 531D D Link 4 Enter the passphrase exactly as it is on your wireless router nla im Sa SE EL C Adhoc or access point Set Security Option Pasephrase Settings f None f Auto TKIP f AES i C WEF kep 5 Click OK to connect to the network Allow up to 30 seconds e vea npazpaa to connect C WPA AWPA2 Enterprise C 902 1 Show text in the password field Ok Cancel D Link DWA 160 User Manual 41 section 4 Wireless Security Configure WPA WPA 2 Personal Using Windows Vista It is recommended to enable wireless security WPA WPA2 on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to Know the security key or passphrase being used 1 Open the Windows Vista Wireless Utility by right clicking Not Connected Aus Wireless networks are available on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner of screen Select Connect to a network Connect to a network Network and Sharing Center val dui FMi Q7 Friday 4 8 17 2007 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and cl
4. D9 Appendix A Wireless Basics Security Don t let your next door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network Secure your wireless network by turning on WPA WPA2 security features on the router Refer to the product manual for detailed information on how to set it up Wireless Modes There are basically two modes of networking e Infrastructure All wireless clients will connect to an access point or wireless router e Ad Hoc Directly connecting to another computer for peer to peer communication using wireless network adapters on each computer such as two or more DWA 160 wireless network USB adapters An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router All the wireless devices or clients will connect to the wireless router or access point An Ad Hoc network contains only clients such as laptops with wireless USB Adapters All the adapters must be in Ad Hoc mode to communicate D Link DWA 160 User Manual 56 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 2000 Users ci C WINDOWS system32 cmd exe Microsoft Windows XP Version 5 1 26001 lt C gt Copyright 1985 2661 Microso
5. WEP under Set Security Option Profile Settings Basic Settings 3 Select Shared and then select the Key Length from the i a drop down menu SSID dink Network Type Infrastructure C Adhoc 4 Enter the WEP key exactly as it is on your wireless router p 39759 Option Wired Equivalent PrivacylWEP or access point Auto Open Shared WEF ey OC VPA PAS Personal 5 Click OK to connect to the network Allow up to 30 seconds spa T T eea Key Index to connect ee 64 bits 40424 10 Hexadecin 1 Show text in the password field OK _ Cancel D Link DWA 160 User Manual 35 section 4 Wireless Security Configure WEP Using Windows Vista It is recommended to enable wireless security WEP on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used 1 Open the Windows Vista Wireless Utility by right clicking 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 160 User Manual Not Connected Aus Wireless networks are available Connect to a network Network and Sharing Center val LUi FM em E E 8 17 2007 Connect to a network Disconnect or connect to another network S
6. Windows Firewall settings Open Network Connections Repair View Available Wireless Networks Network Tasks 7 Refresh network list 2 Set up a wireless network a home or small office Related Tasks DD Learn about wireless networking sig Change the order of preferred networks Cy Change advanced settings i Wireless Network Connection 6 Choose a wireless network Click an item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more information F a K j D Link Unsecured wireless network 00001 default Unsecured wireless network 0000 v 44 section 4 Wireless Security 3 The Wireless Network Connection box will appear Enter the WPA WPA2 Personal passphrase and click Connect It may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network If the connection fails please verify that the WPA WPA2 Personal settings are correct The WPA WPA2 Personal passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router or access point D Link DWA 160 User Manual Wireless Network Connection The network testl requires a network key also called a WEP key or WPA key A network key helps prevent unknown intruders from connecting to this network Type the key and then click Connect Network key Ped Po Connect Cancel 45 section 4 Wireless Security Configure WPA WPA2 Enterprise Using the D Link Wireless Connection Manager WPA W
7. Wireless Router is a device used to provide this link D Link DWA 160 User Manual 52 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 reach
8. amp i ea a a sled Network IF you do not currently have one set up you can always n this wizard to easily connect to your network when it is ready Wireless Network Name SSID If you do not know the name of your wireless network you can i button scan for it by clicking the Scan buti Scan Click Next S5 Wireless Connection Wizard Click the Scan button to display a list of wireless networks site D Link survey Click on the network name SSID and click Next Pea list below i NSXKING m Lounge Click Next D Link DWA 160 User Manual 15 Section 2 Installation When this screen appears you are successfully connected to your wireless network Click Next to complete your setup Click Next Click Finish to continue Click Finish D Link DWA 160 User Manual i Wireless Connection Wizard Link Finished You should now be connected to your Wireless Network For your convienience we have inserted a Profile with this information into D Link s Wireless Connection Manager Roam effortlessly knowing that network access is a click away D Link Xtreme N Dual Band DWA 160 Driver Install Program 2 D Link E Installation Complete Setup has finished installing D Link Xtreme N Dual Band DYV4 160 on your computer Finish 16 section 3 Configuration Configuration This section will show you how to configure your new D Link wireless adapter using the D Link Utility
9. and other pointing devices m Modems a Monitors Jetwork adapters Eg Network adapte E Broadcom 802 Lib g WLABL Eg D Link AirPlus G DWL G62 E Realtek RTLS139 8 10x Fe PCMCIA adapters a Processors Sound video and game contr Right click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable Uninstall Universal Serial Bus controllers Disables the selected device D Link DWA 160 User Manual Update Driver z System devices Properties DEK Scan for hardware changes Section 2 Installation Broadcom 802 11b g WLAN Click Yes to disable the adapter A Disabling this dewice will cause it to stop functioning Do you really want to disable it aj z Device Manager The adapter is now disabled When disabled a red X will be Be Acton Vew Heb displayed TS 2 ATRA a DESIGNDOCUMENT Batteries i Computer Disabling the adapter will not remove the drivers If you would like par i i i 3 DVD CD ROM drives to use the adapter simply right click it and select Enable eppo gt Keyboards amp Mice and other pointing devices Modems id Monitors BB Network adapters ee Eroadcom 802 11b a WLAN ES D Link AirPlus G DWL G630 Wireless Cardbus Adapter HS Realtek RTL 139 8 10x Family Fast Ethernet NIC E PCMCIA adapters SR Processors Sound video and game controllers System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers D Link DWA 160 User M
10. insertion of the adapter make sure to completely remove drivers that were previously loaded 3 The computer with the DWA 160 installed is unable to connect to the wireless network and or the Internet e Check that the LED indicators for the broadband modem are indicating normal activity If not there may be a problem with the broadband connection e Check that the LED indicators on the wireless router are functioning properly If not check that the AC power and Ethernet cables are firmly connected e Check that the IP Address subnet mask gateway and DNS settings are correctly entered for the network e In Infrastructure mode make sure the same Service Set Identifier SSID is specified on the settings for the wireless clients and access points By default the SSID factory setting for D Link products is blank Double click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting D Link DWA 160 User Manual 50 section 5 Troubleshooting Check that the Network Connection for the wireless client is configured properly Select AP Infrastructure when connecting to an access point Double click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar gt click on Configuration to change the settings for the wireless adapter lf Security is enabled make sure that the correct encryption keys are entered on both the DWA 160 and the access point Double click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar gt click Encryption Check to see that
11. provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA 160 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 Command Prompt Pedy Open E M Explore Go to Start gt My Computer gt Properties GY wrtncrivernier Seach 3 MSN Explorer Er 3 Map om Drive a Pr Disconnect Network Drive Windows Media Player Show on Desktop ay He Rename t3 Tour Windows XP All Programs gt System Propertios Select the Hardware Tab Sien Ferm oai iodin NN EE E eee Genetal Computes Hame Hardee Add Haaa Wizard The Add Hardware Wizard helps you install hardware Add Hardware Wizard Cherie Mariage aai The Devica Manager lets all fhe hadwae devices instathed on vou computer Ures the Device Manager to change the piopates of aap deve Dira Sigrurg Device Hanaga H gan Profik J Hadena profiles provide a wap for pou to set up and store egl differant hardware conhiguahong Hadras Pioliles Cancel D Link DWA 160 User Manual 48 section 5 Troubleshooting Click the sign next to Network Adapters Right click on D Link DWA 160 USB Adapter Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly Look
12. under Device Status to check that the device is working properly Click OK to continue D Link DWA 160 User Manual r ey Device Manager File Action View Help e 9 06 8 ml U eRe LENOVOT60_PMLAB wi Batteries oS Biometric 4 Computer Disk drives Display adapters amp ATI Mobility Radeon X1400 B QuarticsWP Mirror Display Driver E QuarticsWP Virtual Display Driver DVD CD ROM drives g IDE ATA ATAPI controllers F Infrared devices Keyboards A Mice and other pointing devices H Monitors J E Network adapters By 11a b g n Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter D Link DWA 160 Xtreme N Duo USB Adapter rev A ps Intel R PRO 1000 PL Network Connection 8 PCMCIA adapters Oo Processors Security Devices 4 t SM Driver SM Driver Sound video and game controllers lt gt Storage controllers D Link DWA 160 Xtreme N Duo USB Adapter rev A Propert General Advanced Driver Details Power Management Biju D link DWA 160 Xtreme N Duo USB Adapter rev A Device type Network adapters Manufacturer D Link Location Port_ 0002 Hub_ 0005 Device status This device is working properly 49 section 5 Troubleshooting 2 The computer does not recognize the DWA 160 Wireless Adapter Make sure that the DWA 160 Wireless Adapter is properly seated in the computer s USB port lf Windows does not detect the hardware upon
13. 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 Add or Remove Programs Windows 2000 users Click Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Add or Remove Programs D Link DWA 160 User Manual 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 Properties amp Display adapters DVD CD ROM drives e IDE ATASATAPI controlers 2 Keyboards Mice and other pointing devices Modems Morutors Network adapters EF Eroadcom S02 1 ip g WLAN DeLinet AurPius G DVVL G630 Wireless Cardbus Adapter ER Realtex RTL3159 3 10x Family Fast Ethernet NIC a A PCMCIA adapters SB Processors A E Sound video and game controfers System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager Scroll down the list and click the sign to the left of Network Adapters amp Device Manager File Action View Help fa 2A mi DESIGNDOCUMENT w Batteries F Computer Disk drives a Display adapters Hia DVD CD ROM drives IDE ATA ATAPI controllers Keyboards o Mice
14. PA2 Enterprise is 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 Wai Basic Settings icon on your desktop Click on New to create a new profile or highlight an Pole Nane Trk existing profile and click Modify SSID D Link Network Type Infrastructure C Adhoc Set Security Option Advanced Security Settings 2 Select WPA WPA2 Enterprise under Set Security Option and then select w a D Necccecccecsscccecscessscccesscseecsecesseeesscceseseed 3 Click on Advanced Config to continue 4 Next to EAP Type select EAP TLS EAP TTLS or PEAP Extensible advanced Security Settings Authentication Protocols allow devices on the network to request a authentication from the RADIUS server in the network All the devices on the network must use the same EAP type when using a RADIUS 5 vise seve contest 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 an User Certificate from the drop down menu 6 Enter the login information required to authenticate Remove OK Cancel 7 Click Add to enter the IP address es of your RADIUS servers 8 Click OK to save your settings D Link DWA 160 User Manual 46 section 4 Wireless Security Configure 802 1x RADIUS Using
15. 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 160 User Manual 6 Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address Subnet mask Default gateway ini feryer aogree autona Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server 192 Alternate DNS server Advanced _concel _ 59 Appendix C Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards e IEEE 802 11n draft e IEEE 802 119 e EEE 802 11a Bus Type e USB 2 0 1 1 compatible Security e WPA WPA2 Wi Fi Protected Access TKIP MIC 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 e 5 15GHz to 5 85GHz North America e 5 725GHz to 5 825GHz North America e 2 4GHz to 2 472GHz General Europe e 5 15GHz to 5 85GHz General Europe e 5 47GHz to 5 725GHz General Europe Power Consumption 802 11n e Tx 500 mA e Rx 235 mA Modulation Technology e Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM e Complementary Code Keying CCK Transmitter Power Output e 16 dBm 802 119g n e 15 dBm 802 11a Operating Voltage e 5 VDC 10 Operating Temperature e 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C Operating H
16. USER MANUAL DWA 160 VERSION 1 4 WIRELESS Table of Contents Table of Contents Product OvervieW ccccccecccesseceseenssensceneeceeeseneeeneeoes 3 Package Content ccccccecsseeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeees 3 System REGUINEIMENIS ossis iaer 3 MUOdUCUON ecrire TE 4 PG ACN a a T ee teenie eae ansaees 5 Hardware OvVervieW sosteasourcasnanceaseuseumenocresapoantoudennes 6 MSto caa 7 Getting SIAC Ol sxcnsiensst cccnseeeteupaceiss n Sa 7 Remove Existing Installations cccceceee 7 Disable Other Wireless Adapters 06 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 00 10 Adapter Installation ccccccceecseeseeeeeeseeseeeeeees 11 CONTIQUI ATION osisssa andoon aaan 17 D Link Wireless Connection Managet 17 Wireless Networks ccccceccescseeeeeeeeeeseeeaes 18 Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS 0ccee 19 My Wireless Networks c ccccecseeeeeseeeeeees 22 FROG AP OTC evasostac ence eamenensa sana E 23 WIGOIPY POMC sssini n 24 OO Mtloseusennasecovatannnaanneseesaunmcunsssenceasocnannnened 25 PROO UM oaea 26 Connect to a Wireless Network csssesssseeeee 27 USING Windows Vista c cccciteercwseetedcescenscsoauoneeanwers 27 USING VV INGOWS XP aideceseceuiieiteinaweiedaavecnelhieneneces 29 Wireless SOCUPINY vanes ceceiewshvctstesenccdcnenciioncuenicesaarenbins 30 WARIS IVY PA Oia tictcerccnsseretcu
17. a wireless network for a home or small office Related Tasks i Learn about wireless networking g Change the order of preferred networks Gp Change advanced ttings i Wireless Network Connection 6 Choose a wireless network Click an item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more information p cab D Link Unsecured wireless network alll default Unsecured wireless network aall v 38 section 4 Wireless Security 3 The Wireless Network Connection box will appear Enter the WEP key and click Connect It may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network If the connection fails please verify that the WEP settings are correct The WEP key must be exactly the same as on the wireless router or access point D Link DWA 160 User Manual Wireless Network Connection The network testl requires a network key also called a WEP key or WPA key A network key helps prevent unknown intruders from connecting to this network Type the key and then click Connect 39 section 4 Wireless Security Configure WPA WPA2 Personal Using the D Link Wireless Connection Manager It is recommended to enable WPA WPA2 Personal 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 WPA2 Personal passphrase being used n D Link Wireless Connectio
18. anual Section 2 Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D Link wireless adapter lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network Keep in mind however that the number thickness and location of walls ceilings or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through may limit the range Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF radio frequency noise in your home or business The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines 1 Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D Link adapter and other network devices to a minimum each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter s range from 3 90 feet 1 30 meters Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized Be aware of the direct line between network devices A wall that is 1 5 feet thick 5 meters at a 45 degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet 1 meter thick At a 2 degree angle it looks over 42 feet 14 meters thick Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling instead of at an angle for 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 Mater
19. as well as the Windows XP Zero Configuration Utility amp Vista WLAN auto configuration D Link Wireless Connection Manager The D Link DWA 160 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 EJ Wireless Connection Manager D Link DWA 160 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 Service Set Identifier is the name FA D Link Wireless Connection Manager of the wireless network n MAC Displays the MAC address of the wireless Disconnected D Link Signal Displays the Link Quality of the wireless DWA 160 Ha WIRELESS NETWORKS MY WIRELESS NETWORKS connection a4 default 00 13 46 09 4496 ax 6 n double 00 14 85 E3 D6 36 A 2 Security If there is a lock icon this means the wireless a HomeBFDD 00 1B 11 46 AE 7C a G network is secure You must know the encryption bobbydearest 00 40 05 25 02 F9 11 key secu
20. 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 160 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 Ps F you have a USE flash drive with network settings for Candy insert it now ance 28 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 T pj ee on the center of the bubble to access the utility To see the ist and connect cick this message or Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray Saale ace alee lower right corner next to the time Select View Available Gake Gaeta Wireless Networks Repair View Available Wireless Networks tenk wall Choose a wirele
21. d in the access point and it is recommended that the access point is easily accessible for connectivity Once you click Next you will have 2 minutes to enter this number r 05998951 in your access point or wireless router Click Next D Link DWA 160 User Manual section 3 Configuration The adapter will try to establish connectivity to your access point i DLink Wi Fi Protected Setup or wireless router Link Connection Established successfully connected to your secured wireless network You have ease click Finish Pl When this screen appears you have successfully established il D Link Wi Fi Protected Setup connectivity Click Finish to complete your setup Link Establishing Connection PIN Code 05998951 nnectivity please note that the PIN information must s point To ensure co be entered in the access point f 3 4 Click Finish D Link DWA 160 User Manual section 3 Configuration New Button Modify Delete Activate Profile Details 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 Click New to create a new wireless network profile refer to page 23 Click Modify to edit a current profile refer to page 24 Click Delete to remove a profile Click Activate to use a profil
22. e e Manual and Warranty on CD EN e D Link Wireless Connection Manager on CD Ney 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 3 e CD ROM Drive e 8300MHz processor and at least 64MB of RAM e A draft 802 11n or 802 119 or 802 11a access point or wireless router D Link DWA 160 User Manual Section 1 Product Overview Introduction The DWA 160 Xtreme N Dual Band 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 160 can enable Draft 802 11n wireless connectivity by simply utilizing your desktop or notebook PC s USB port Powered by Xtreme N Dual technology the DWA 160 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception than 802 11a or 802 11g9 The DWA 160 is designed for use in bigger homes and for those that demand higher networking and its 5GHz Mediaband helps avoid interference by providing a clearer wireless band for signals than existing 802 119 products Maximize wireless performance by connecting this USB Adapter to a Xtreme N Dual Media router or an Xtreme N Gaming 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 infor
23. e Allow up to 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network The Profile Details section will display information about the wireless network such as the network name SSID network type Infrastructure and if the network is secured D Link DWA 160 User Manual D Link Wireless Connection Manager DGL45ihitest Connected owa160 JAM Steere My Wireless Networks Profile Details Network Name Network Type Security 22 section 3 Configuration Add Profile You may add a new network by clicking the New button from the My Wireless Networks page Profile Name Enter a name for your profile e g Home Office Profile Settings Coffee Shop Basic Settings RMI Memes PS o O SSID Enter the SSID of the wireless network SSID D Link Network Type Select the network type If you are connecting Network Type Infrastructure C Adhoc to a wireless router or access point select Se sedini Opio ij NGSebaE Infrastructure If you are connecting to another None wireless client such as an adapter select Ad C WEP hot CO WPAN PAZ Fersonal Security Type Select the type of security used Please refer C WPA WPAZ Enterpiise to the Wireless Security section for more C a021 information i OK Button Click OK to save your settings K J __ Cancel D Link DWA 160 User Manual 23 section 3 Configuration Modify Profile You may edit an existing profile by selecting the profile and clicking the Modif
24. e you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address Subnet mask Default gateway Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server 192 Alternate DNS server Advanced 08 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 Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP TPv4 Properties e Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on General the same subnet as your network or LAN IP address on your router or network You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Example If the 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
25. eless Connection Wizard D Link PBC Push Button Configuration pa Torone to easily connect to your wireles je a butt se ae fe bu tton on the wih 20 se onds AERD ommen edhe scible for connectivity an ee 5 2 S Wireless Connection Wizard D Link Please click or press the button located on your access point To e connectivity the bu an n the a point must be pre ie licke d within 120 se k Connection Established You hav o nnected to your secured wireless network Ple et ke Next Click Next D Link DWA 160 User Manual 14 Section 2 Installation To manually connect to your wireless network select Manually il Wireless Connection Wizard connect to a wireless network and then click Next Link Get Connected s Welcome to D Link Wireless Connection Wizard Your D Link wireless adapter supports Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS which allows you to connect to a wireless networks easily Following the steps will guide you to connect to your wireless network Nuccvesvesvovenevesteueccuncvencensevasvonevsenecenecenseuncouseeeacvanecasscssecssecenscescoet c Connect to a wireless network using push button method with WiFi Protected Setup WPS Click Next Wireless Connection Wizard Enter the network name SSID manually If you enter the SSID D Link incorrectly you will automatically be brought to the site survey 9 TA e page Click Scan to display the site survey page
26. ft Corp e Click on Start gt Run In the run box type cmd and click OK Docunents and Settings gt ipconf ig Ethernet adapter Local Area Connec tion e At the prompt type ipconfig and press Enter e pel S0btis alan e This will display the IP address subnet mask and the default gateway of your SEa Settings adapter Windows Vista Users _ EA Administrator E Windows system32 cmd exe e Click Start gt All Programs gt Accessories gt Command Prompt You may p need administrative access to run this application iceman aor Ethernet adapter Local Area Connec tion specific DNS Suffix public pmlab ddress gt 34e3 f 8f6 478ax8 19 e For all additional prompt windows inquiring of running the command prompt application select Yes OK or Continue ific DNS Suffix public pmlab S a f e8 gt Sefe 192 168 8 197 28 Connection speci Link local IPv6 Addres Default Gateway At the prompt type ipconfig and press Enter unnel adapter Local ices EON Media State Media disconnected Connection specific DNS Suffix e This will display the IP address subnet mask and default gateway of your SSME adapter 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 160 User Manual 5 Appendix B
27. how All Unsecured network cone 36 section 4 Wireless Security 3 Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click Connect Or ee Type the network security key or passphrase for Candy 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 wa ite router The person who setup the network can give you the key or passphrase Display characters ea Hf you have a USB flash drive with network settings for Candy insert it now a D Link DWA 160 User Manual 3 section 4 Wireless Security Configure WEP Using the Windows XP Utility It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the WEP key being used 1 Open the Windows XP Wireless Utility by right clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner of screen Select View Available Wireless Networks 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and click Connect D Link DWA 160 User Manual Change Windows Firewall settings Open Network Connections Repair View Available Wireless Networks Network Tasks 7 Refresh network list lt 2 Set up
28. ials and objects such as glass steel metal walls with insulation water fish tanks mirrors file cabinets brick and concrete will degrade your wireless signal Keep your product away at least 3 6 feet or 1 2 meters from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise If you are using 2 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 160 User Manual 10 Section 2 Installation Adapter Installation Warning Do NOT install the DWA 160 Xtreme N Dual Band 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 160 Driver CD in the CD ROM drive lf the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer go to Start gt Run In the run box type D DWA160 exe where D represents the drive letter of your CD ROM drive When the autorun screen appears click Install Drivers D Link XTREME N DUAL BAND USB ADAPTER Install Drivers View QIG View Manual Adobe Reader Support Registration DWA 160 D Link DWA 160 User Manual 11 Section 2 Installation The InstallShield Wizard WI ndow Wi appea
29. ick Cancel Click Next The Wireless Connection Wizard will now appear If you want to manually connect to a wireless network refer to page 15 The following instructions will connect you to a wireless network using Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS Click Next D Link DWA 160 User Manual D Link Xtreme N Dual Band DWA 160 Driver Install Program D Link Please plug in your DYVA 160 into a ose 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 Next ES Wireless Connection Wizard D Link Get Connected Welcome to D Link Wireless Connection Wiza Link apter cuppa WiFi Peeled Setup WPS whch to ect wireless networks easily Following the steps will guide nes Ao connect to your wir aR network Select the way you want to connect to your network C Manually connect to a wireless network Conn ect to a wireless network using push button metho sd with WiFi Pr otected Setup WPS 13 Section 2 Installation Push Button Configuration PBC To connect to your network using the WPS push button configuration method click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot Press the WPS button on your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to establish connectivity When this screen appears you have successfully connected to your wireless network Click Next to complete your setup ES Wir
30. ick Connect D Connect to a network Disconnect or connect to another network Show All k VOIPtest Unsecured network a D Link DWA 160 User Manual 42 section 4 Wireless Security 3 Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click Connect Or ee Type the network security key or passphrase for Candy 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 wa ite router The person who setup the network can give you the key or passphrase Display characters ea Hf you have a USB flash drive with network settings for Candy insert it now a D Link DWA 160 User Manual 43 section 4 Wireless Security Configure WPA WPA2 Personal Using the Windows XP Utility It is recommended to enable WPA WPA2 Personal 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 WPA2 Personal key being 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 160 User Manual Change
31. ion the DWA 160 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 160 User Manual Section 1 Product Overview Hardware Overview USB Port Used to connect the DWA 160 to your computer D Link DWA 160 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
32. mation from being exposed D Link s Quick Setup Wizard guides you step by step through the installation process 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 160 Xtreme N Dual Band USB Adapter is great for travel and a convenient solution for providing high performance wireless connectivity to your desktop or notebook PC Enjoy the many benefits of wireless connectivity today Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 11g and 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 160 User Manual 4 Section 1 Product Overview Features e Compact size for placement anywhere e Convenience of Plug amp Play installation e Fully 802 11g and 802 11a 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 Posit
33. n Manager 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 0014 95366 w a and click Connect If the network is using WPA WPA2 Personal e nlp az n the screen as shown to the bottom right will appear rin oo1sSBs026FF s dwl8220_a_mktg_lab 00 11 95 E0 FD 60 60 56 ae ext m Lounge 00 1B 11 54 78 63 os 8 3 Enter the WPA WPA2 Personal passphrase exactly as it is on your ania ane 3 wireless router or access point Click the Show text in the password field box to see the passphrase Unchecking it will hide it 4 Click OK to connect to the network Allow up to 30 seconds to y wssn Wes fetes Comet connect DGL450Get 0GL450test e Activate Profile Settings Basic Settings Profile Name If you would like to create a new network and enter the WPA WPA2 Personal a settings refer to the next page Newok Type Iastuctue C Adhoc Set Security Option Passphrase Settings None Auto TKIP C WEP WPAAVPA2 Personal CO WPAAWPA2 Enterprise C 802 1 Show text in the password field D Link DWA 160 User Manual 40 section 4 Wireless Security It is recommended to enable WPA WPA2 Personal 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
34. n the access point or wireless router within 120 seconds Refer to page 14 Personal Identification Number PIN is a unique number generated randomly by the wireless adapters utility Entering this number in the utility of the WPS enabled wireless router or access point connects you with the intended wireless network Refer to the next page for more information D Link DWA 160 User Manual i D Link Wi Fi Protected Setup D Link I Fi Protected Setup Please select the function which you want to run WPS f PBC Push Button Configuration f PIN Personal Identification Humber 19 section 3 Configuration Personal Identification Number PIN If you want to connect using the PBC method refer to page 14 To il D Link Wi Fi Protected Setup use the PIN method select PIN Personal Identification Number Bie and click Next EN EEA See Please select the function which you want to run WPS C PBC Push Button Configuration PIN Personal Identification Number Click Next Make sure your access point or wireless router is close by Write il D Link Wi Fi Protected Setup down the number on the screen Enter this number in your access point or wireless router Please refer to the manufacture s manual Shee PIN Personal Identification Number for instru ctions This method allows you to easily connect to your wireless network through PIN Please note that the following PIN information must be entere
35. ng algorithm and by adding an integrity checking feature ensures that the keys haven t been tampered with WPA2 is based on 802 111 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 computers 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 WPA2 Personal uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection The key is an alpha numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long The password can include symbols amp _ and spaces This key must be the exact same key entered on your wireless router or access point WPA WPA2 Enterprise 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 160 User Manual 33 section 4 Wireless Security Configure WEP Using the D Link Wireless Connection Manager lt is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the WEP key being used 1 Open the Wireless Connecti
36. offers the following types of security e WPA WPA2 Personal e WPA WPA2 Enterprise e 802 1x RADIUS e WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy What is WEP WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy It is based on the IEEE 802 11 standard and uses the RC4 encryption algorithm WEP provides security by encrypting data over your wireless network so that it is protected as it is transmitted from one wireless device to another To gain access to a WEP network you must know the key The key is a string of characters that you create When using WEP you must determine the level of encryption The type of encryption determines the key length 128 bit encryption requires a longer key than 64 bit encryption Keys are defined by entering in a string in HEX hexadecimal using characters 0 9 A F or ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange alphanumeric characters format ASCII format is provided so you can enter a string that is easier to remember The ASCII string is converted to HEX for use over the network Four keys can be defined so that you can change keys easily 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 D Link DWA 160 User Manual 32 section 4 Wireless Security using a hashi
37. on Manager by double clicking on the Piki Basic Settings D Link icon on your desktop From the list of available wireless maea eee networks select the network you want to connect to can click SSID D LINK Connect If the network is using WEP the screen as shown to Network Type Infrastructure C Ad hoc the right will appear Set Security Option Wired Equivalent Privacy EF C None 0 Auta f Open C Shared 4 fe WEP 2 Enter the WEP key exactly as it is on your wireless router OF jos ayes2 perconal access point C WPAAWPA2 Enterprise Key Length Key Index O apik 6d bits 40 24 10 Hexadecin 1 3 Click the Show text in the password field box to see the WEP T Show text in the password field OK 2 Cancel key Unchecking it will hide the key 4 Click OK to connect to the network Allow up to 30 seconds to connect If you would like to create a new network and enter the WEP settings refer to the next page D Link DWA 160 User Manual 34 section 4 Wireless Security lt is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter Make sure you enter the WEP key exactly the same on all wireless devices It is strongly recommended to set the authentication to Shared Key 1 Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double clicking on the D Link icon on your desktop Click on New to create a new profile or highlight an existing profile and click Modify 2 Select
38. 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 160 User Manual 93 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 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 e Share an Internet connection and printer with multiple computers e No need to dedicate office space D Link DWA 160 User Manual 54 Appendix A Wireless Basics Where is wireless used Tips Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or
39. r D Link Xtreme N Dual Band DWA 160 Driver Install Program Link 4 SA lt Welcome to the Installation Wizard for DWA 160 The Wizard will install the DY 4 160 and Xtreme N Dual Band Utility onto your computer To continue click Next Click Next D Link Xtreme N Dual Band DWA 160 Driver Install Program By default setup will install to the default location C Program Files D Link DWA 160 where C represents the drive letter of 1 your hard drive To install to a different location click Browse eae following folder To install to this folder click Next To install to a different folder a n d S p ec fy th e ocat O n n _ click Browse and select another folder Destination Folder C 1D Link Xtreme N Dual Band DVVA4 160 Click Next D Link Xtreme N Dual Band DWA 160 Driver Install Program 2 Link The Installation vizard will add program icons to the Program Folder listed below You may type a new folder name or select one from the existing folders list Click Next to continue Select the Program Files folder location Program Folder Link D Link Xtreme NM Dual Band DVV4 160 Existing Folders Accessories Administrative Tools D Link Games Intel PROSet Wireless Lotus Applications Click Next D Link DWA 160 User Manual Section 2 Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears cl
40. rity settings to connect KAK RRA a z e 1 1n_mktg_test 0 19 56 60 26 FF amp e dwi8200_g_mktg_lab 00 11 35 E0 FO 68 amp 6 Channel Displays the channel of the wireless network Candy 00 19 5B 29 02 B0 a 9 e Owid220 a_mktg_lab 00 11 95 E0 F 0 60 a 40 Pen Lounge 00 1B 11 54 78 63 a g i WPS Button Connect to a wireless network using Wi Fi a CE ue i Protected Setup Refer to the next page Refresh Button Rescans for available wireless networks in your area Connect Button Highlight a wireless network and click the My Wireless Networks Connect button If the network is secure a pop up window will appear Enter the security information to connect refer to the Wireless Security section for more information Activate Button Select a wireless network profile from the drop down menu and click Activate to connect Allow up to 30 seconds to connect D Link DWA 160 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 o
41. setasnitiadaaiataieueemosat 30 D Link DWA 160 User Manual VV TS WEA ae hence A 31 COMMGURE WEP wesecssaccesazessseccticssicsesinussecosaaseceasaneensiecs 32 Using the D Link Wireless Connection Manag essuie osa a S 32 Using Windows ViSt cccccesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 34 Using the Windows XP Utility ee 36 Configure WPA WPA2 Personial 0000000 38 Using the D Link Wireless Connection Manage esne aE 38 Using Windows Vista cc csscccecsseeeeeeeeees 40 Using the Windows XP Utility 42 NVIFCIOSS BASICS siireiispiri a 50 Wireless MIOGES jcacescascicsds irecehcepetaeeececsveseenceaciiieice 54 Networking Basics 1 csscesssssseseesssnsenseessensenseesseaes 55 Check your IP address ccccccceeeceeeeeeseeeeeeeeees 55 Windows XP 2000 USE S ccccscccseeeeeeeeseeeenees 55 Windows Vista USEISS cccccsecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 55 statically Assign an IP address c cceceeeeeee 56 Windows XP 2000 USerS ccccecceeeeeeeeeees 56 Windows Vista USESS cccccseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 56 Technical Specifications cccscccsscesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 58 Contacting Technical Support ccsseeeeeees 58 VV NY sane 60 PICOIS TW AUOM actencs se ctsaeutaiocntsesbeicaweaternettecdnideveaddroaneenrads 66 Section 1 Product Overview Package Contents e D Link DWA 160 Xtreme N Dual Band USB Adapter e Cradl
42. ss network The utility will display any available wireless networks in your G refetineworist clgkantenn tetet ben to comet toa ures reba range or tet nore area Click on a network displayed using the SSID and click E the Connect button a ail LL Leam about wireless Unsecured wireless network alll If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet e P i check the TCP IP settings for your wireless adapter Refer P Change advanced aa to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more piene re eee information _ af Connect D Link DWA 160 User Manual 29 section 3 Configuration Disabling The Windows XP Utility lf you want to use the D Link Wireless Connection Manager you must disable the Windows XP wireless utility Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray Change Windows Firewall settings lower right corner next to the time Select View Available Open Network Connections Wireless Networks Repair View Available Wireless Networks i Wireless Network Connection 6 Network Tatia Choose a wireless network Refresh network list care in the list below to connect to 4 wireless network in range or to get more F HI cay piii ii Unsecured wireless network alll In the Choose a Wireless Network window click Change Related Tasks default Advanced Settings on the left side below Related Tasks aieeaa masarni mieles networe wlll gfe Change the order of preferred networks
43. the D Link Utility 802 1x is for advanced users who are familiar with using a RADIUS server and setting up certificates 1 Open the Wireless Utility by double clicking on the D Link icon in your E system tray lower right corner of screen Click on New to create a iw new profile or highlight an existing profile and click Modify SSID Bink Network Type of nfrastructure f Ad hoc 2 Select 802 1x under Set Security Option Set Security Option Advanced Securty Settings C None C WEP 3 Click on Advanced Config to continue C WRAWPA2 Personal O WPAAWPAS E nberprise Advanced Contig j 4 Next to EAP Type select EAP TLS LEAP EAP TTLS or PEAP Extensible Authentication Protocols allow devices on the network to request authentication from the RADIUS server in the network All the OK Cancel devices on the network must use the same EAP type when using a a RADIUS server for authentication Some RADIUS servers require that pd the Validate Server field be selected Check this field if your RADIUS Usercetticate TT server requires validation O Validate Server Cerificate User Name pO 5 Select an 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 arj 8 Click OK to save your settings D Link DWA 160 User Manual 47 section 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter
44. the key selected is set to the same key as other devices on the network D Link DWA 160 User Manual 51 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 LAN A
45. 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 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 D Link DWA 160 User Manual
46. umidity e 10 to 90 maximum non condensing Dimensions e 1 1 x 3 4 x 0 5 Weight e 0 06 Ibs 27 229 Certifications e FCC Class B e CE e C Tick e C Warranty e 1 Year Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 11n draft and 802 11g specifications Actual data throughput will vary Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network traffic building materials and construction and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range D Link DWA 160 User Manual 60
47. y Change advanced v D Link DWA 160 User Manual 30 section 3 Configuration In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window uncheck Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings and then click OK Click gt Start gt Programs gt D Link gt DWA 160 gt Wireless Connection Manager D Link DWA 160 User Manual Wireless Network Connection 6 Properties fx General Wireless Networks Advanced Available networks To connect to disconnect from or find out more information about wireless networks in range click the button below Prefered networks View Wireless Networks Automatically connect to available networks in the below Leam about setting up wireless network configuration Q Microsoft Update Set Program Access and Defaults ee Windows Catalog wy Windows Update ae ra Program Updates fae Far a _ D Link Link Kai Evolution WII j KCodes j ArcSoft WebCam Companion wireless Connection Manager E Uninstall D Link DSB C320 FrintMe Internet Printing Adobe Reader 6 0 D Link AirPlus MtremeG DWL Gl22 F Network Magic QuickTime 31 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 160
48. y button from the My Wireless Networks page Profile Name Enter a name for your profile e g Home Office Coffee Shop Basic Settings SSID Displays the SSID of the network Profile Name Dlink S Profile Settings SSID D Link Network Type Displays the network type Network Type Infrastructure Ad hot Security Type Select the type of security used Please refer a SEPA I to the Wireless Security section for more information C WEP O WPA PAZ Personal OK Button Click OK to save your settings WPAAWPA2 Enterprise B021 0K Cancel J D Link DWA 160 User Manual 24 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 Connected D Link owa 15 JAA GTS erence My Wireless Networks MOG L4s00test DGLAS0Ntest My EEES New Profile mySSID i Networks tab What is a My Wireless Network profile My Wireless Networks profiles are settings that allow you mobile users to I move from one location to Profe Detaits i another while easily ERR connecting to the network at that specific location Network Type Infrastructure These profi les are automatically created for you when you first join the network Soyoucanhave Network Name ODGL450Otest Security None D Link DWA 160 User Manual 25 section 3 Configuration 19 58 DSC 43

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