D-Link Wireless DWA-610 User Manual Guide

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D-Link DWA-610 User Manual

Table o Contents

Product Overview ...................................................3

Package Contents ..............................................................3

System Requirements .......................................................3Introduction .......................................................................4

Features .............................................................................5

Hardware Overview ...........................................................6

LEDs ...........................................................................6

Installation ...........................................................7

Getting Started ..................................................................7

Remove Existing Installations .....................................7Disable Other Wireless Adapters .................................8

Wireless Installation Considerations ................................10

Adapter Installation..........................................................11

Confguration ...................................................... 15

D-Link Conguration Utility .............................................15

Wireless Networks ....................................................16

My Wireless Networks ..............................................17Support .....................................................................0

About ........................................................................1

Windows XP Conguration Utility ..................................

Disabling The Windows XP Utility ...........................3

Wireless Security ................................................. 25

What is WEP? ..................................................................5

What is WPA?..................................................................6

Congure WEP ................................................................7

Using the D-Link Utility .............................................7Using the Windows XP Utility .................................9

Congure WPA/WPA Passphrase ..................................31

Using the D-Link Utility .............................................31

Using the Windows XP Utility .................................33

Congure WPA/WPA .....................................................35


Congure 80.1x .............................................................36


Troubleshooting ................................................... 37

Wireless Basics ................................................... 41

Networking Basics ................................................ 46

Check your IP address .....................................................46

Statically Assign an IP address ........................................47

Technical Specifcations ......................................... 48

Contacting Technical Support ................................... 50

Warranty ........................................................... 51

Registration........................................................ 56

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3D-Link DWA-610 User Manual

Section 1 - Product Overview

D-Link DWA-610 Notebook Adapter

Manual and Warranty on CD

D-Link Wireless Utility on CD

System Requirements

A laptop computer with an available 3-bit cardbus slot

Windows 98SE/ME/000/XP or Vista

300MHz processor and at least 64MB o RAM

An 80.11g or 80.11b access point (or Inrastructure mode), or another 80.11g or 80.11b wireless

adapter (or Ad-Hoc mode.)

Product OverviewPackage Contents


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Introduction

The D-Link Wireless G DWA-610 Notebook Adapter is a wireless laptop adapter eaturing the very latest in advanced wireless siliconchip technology including enhanced security to shield and protect your wireless communication rom intruders. The DWA-610 wireless

laptop adapter also works with 80.11b standard wireless devices and when used with other D-Link Wireless G products deliversthroughput speeds capable o handling heavy data payloads.The DWA-610 wireless laptop adapter eatures WPA, WPA and 80.1x or wireless user authentication, providing you a much higherlevel o security or your data and communications.

The D-Link DWA-610 also includes a conguration utility to discover available wireless networks and create and save detailedconnectivity proles or those networks most oten accessed.

The DWA-610 is a powerul 3-bit Notebook Adapter that installs quickly and easily into laptop PCs and when usedwith other D-Link Wireless G products automatically connects to the network. Like all D-Link wireless adapters, theDWA-610 can be used in Ad-Hoc mode to connect directly with other cards or peer-to-peer le sharing or in Inrastructure mode toconnect with a wireless access point or router or access to the Internet in your oce or home network.

* Maximum wireless signal rate derived rom IEEE Standard 80.11g specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental actors,including volume o network trac, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions willadversely aect wireless signal range.


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Faster Wireless Networking - Faster data transers mean increased productivity. With the DWA-610 in your laptopPC, you will have the fexibility o wireless networking speeds that save you time and money.

Compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g Devices - Fully compatible with the IEEE 80.11b and 80.11g standards,the DWA-610 can connect with existing 80.11b or 80.11g compliant routers, access points and cards. Thatmeans you can still communicate with colleagues and riends while you have the ability to link to even more wirelessnetworks.

Better Security with 802.1x and WPA,WPA2 - With the DWA-610 in your laptop PC you can securely connect to awireless network using 80.1x or wireless authentication, as well as WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), WPA providing

you a much higher level o security or your data and communication than has previously been available.

32-bit Cardbus Perormance/Plug & Play Connectivity - The DWA-610 is a powerul 3-bit Notebook Adapter thatinstalls quickly and easily into laptop PCs, and when used with other D-Link Wireless G products will automaticallyconnect to the network out o the box.

User-riendly conguration and diagnostic utilities.

Features


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ActivityA blinking light indicatesdata is being transmitted.

LinkA steady light indicates aconnection to a wirelessnetwork.

Hardware OverviewLEDs


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Section - Installation

Getting Started

InstallationThis section will walk you through the installation process. I you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in device managerbeore installing your D-Link adapter. Also, i you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure any sotware

is uninstalled.

Beore installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please veriy the ollowing:

Remove any previous installations o wireless adapters Disable any built-in wireless adapters Veriy the settings such as the SSID and security settings o the network(s) you want to connect to

Remove Existing Installations

I youve installed a dierent manuactures adapter or a dierent model D-Link adapter, make sure the sotware is uninstalled beore

installing the new sotware. Some utilities may cause a confict with the new sotware. I you plan to use multiple adapters at dierenttimes, make sure the utilities are not set to load when your computer boots up. Windows XP / Vista users may use the built-inwireless utility or all adapters.

To remove any old sotware:

Windows Vista users: Click Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features.

Windows XP users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs.

Windows 000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs.


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Disable Other Wireless Adapters

Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. To prevent any conficts or conusion with the D-Link wireless adapter,it is recommended to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters).

From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties.

Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Scroll down the list andclick the + sign to the let o Network Adapters.

Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable.


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Click Yes to disable the adapter.

The adapter is now disabled. When disabled, a red X will be displayed.

Disabling the adapter will not remove the drivers. I you would like to usethe adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable.


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Wireless Installation ConsiderationsThe D-Link wireless adapter lets you access your network using a wireless connection rom virtually anywhere within the operatingrange o your wireless network. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location o walls, ceilings, or other objects that

the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types o materials and backgroundRF (radio requency) noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to ollow these basic guidelines:

1. Keep the number o walls and ceilings between the D-Link adapter and other network devices to a minimum - eachwall or ceiling can reduce your adapters range rom 3-90 eet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the numbero walls or ceilings is minimized.

2. Be aware o the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 eet thick (.5 meters), at a45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 eet (1 meter) thick. At a -degree angle it looks over 4 eet (14 meters)

thick! Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead o at an angle) orbetter reception.

3. Building Materials make a dierence. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative eect on range.Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through drywall or opendoorways. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (sh tanks), mirrors, lecabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your wireless signal.

4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 eet or 1- meters) rom electrical devices or appliances that generate RFnoise.

5. I you are using .4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling ans, lights, and home securitysystems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your .4GHz phonebase is as ar away rom your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even i the phone in not inuse.


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Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-610 Notebook Adapter into your computer beore installing the driver sotware rom theD-Link CD.

Turn on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-610 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. The step-by-step instructions that ollow areshown in Windows XP. The steps and screens are similar or the other Windows operating systems.

I the CD Autorun unction does not automatically start on your computer, go to Start > Run. In the run box type D:\Drivers\setup.exe (where D:represents the drive letter o your CD-ROM drive).

When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers.

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The InstallShield Wizardwindow will appear.Click Next to continue.

By deault setup will install to the deault location: C:\ProgramFiles\Wireless G DWA-610, where C: represents the drive lettero your hard drive. To install to a dierent location click Browse and

speciy the location. Click Next.

Select the Program Files older location. Click Next to continue.


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Insert the adapter into an available Cardbus slot on your computer.

I the Found New Hardware Wizardappears, click Cancel.

Click Next to continue.

Enter the network name (SSID) manually. I you enter the SSID incorrectly, youwill automatically be brought to the site survey page.

Click Next to continue or click Scan to display the site survey page.


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Click the Scan button to display a list o wireless networks (site survey). Clickon the network name (SSID) and click Connect.

I the wireless network you are trying to connect to is encrypted, enter the WEPkey or WPA-PSK or WPA-PSK passphrase. Click Next to continue.

Click Finish to continue.


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Section 3 - Conguration

ConfgurationThis section will show you how to congure your new D-Link wireless adapter using the D-Link Utility as well as the Windows ZeroConguration Utility.

D-Link Confguration Utility

The D-Link DWA-610 uses the Coniguration Utility as the management sotware. The utility provides the user aneasy interace to change any settings related to the wireless adapter. Ater you have completed the installation o theDWA-610 and whenever you start the computer, the Conguration Utility starts automatically and the system tray icon is loaded inthe toolbar. Clicking on the utility icon will start the Conguration Utility.

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Wireless Networks

The SSID (Service Set Identier) is the name o thewireless network.

Displays the MAC address o the wireless device.

Displays the Link Quality o the wirelessconnection.

I there is a lock icon, this means the wirelessnetwork is secure. You must know the encryptionkey/security settings to connect.

Displays the channel o the wireless network.

Rescans or available wireless networks in yourarea.

Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect

button. I the network is secure, a pop-up windowwill appear. Enter the security inormation to connect(reer to the Wireless Security section or moreinormation).

Select a wireless network proile rom thedrop-down menu and click Activate to connect. Allowup to 30 seconds to connect.

MAC:

SSID:

Channel:

Signal:

Security:

Reresh Button:

Connect Button:

Activate Button:

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.


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My Wireless Networks

The My Wireless Networks page will allow you to create, edit, and delete wireless network proles. Every time you connect to anetwork using the Wireless Networkspage, a prole will automatically be created.

New Button:

Modiy:

Click New to create a new wireless network prole(reer to page 18).

Click Modiy to edit a current prole (reer to page19).

Click Delete to remove a prole.

Click Activate to use a prole. Allow up to 30 secondsto connect to the wireless network.

The Prole Details section will display inormationabout the wireless network such as the network name(SSID), network type (Inrastructure or Ad-Hoc), andi the network is secured.

Delete:

Active:

Profle Details:


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Add Profle

You may add a new network by clicking the New button rom the My Wireless Networkspage.

Profle Name:

SSID:

Enter a name or your prole (e.g. Home, Oce,Coee Shop).

Enter the SSID o the wireless network.

Select the network type. I you are connectingto a wireless router or access point, selectInrastructure. I you are connecting to anotherwireless client such as an adapter, selectAd-Hoc.

Select the type o security used. Please reer to theWireless Security section or more inormation.

Click OK to save your settings.

Network Type:

Set Security:

OK Button:


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Modiy Profle

You may edit an existing prole by clicking the Modiy button rom the My Wireless Networkspage.

Profle Name:

SSID:

Enter a name or your prole (e.g. Home, Oce,Coee Shop).

Displays the SSID o the network.

Displays the network type.

Select the type o security used. Please reer to theWireless Security section or more inormation.

Click OK to save your settings.

Network Type:

Set Security:

OK Button:


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Support

I you need help, click the Support button. A pane will appear to the right o the utility which will display inormation about theutility.


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The About screen gives you inormation about the Firmwareand Utility Versions o the DWA-610.

About


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Windows XP Confguration Utility

Windows XP / Vista users may use the built-in wireless utility. The ollowing instructions are or Windows XP Service Pack users.

I you are using Windows 000, you must use the D-Link utility. Please reer to page 15.

Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray(lower-right corner next to the time). Select View Available WirelessNetworks.

I you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on thecenter o the bubble to access the utility.

The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Clickon a network and click the Connect button.

Reer to the Wireless Security section or inormation on connectingto a secure network.

I you want to use the D-Link utility instead o the Windows XP wirelessutility, reer to the next page.


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Disabling The Windows XP Utility

I you want to use the D-Link wireless utility you must disable the Windows XP / Vista wireless utility.

Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray(lower-right corner next to the time). Select View Available WirelessNetworks.

In the Choose a Wireless Network window click Change AdvancedSettings on the let side below Related Tasks.


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In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window,uncheck Use Windows to confgure my wireless network settingsand then click OK.


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Section 4 - Wireless Security

Wireless Security

This section will show you the dierent levels o security you can use to protect your data rom intruders. TheDWA-610 oers the ollowing types o security:

WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access ) WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) 80.1x (RADIUS)

What is WEP?

WEP stands or Wired Equivalent Privacy. It is based on the IEEE 80.11 standard and uses the RC4 encryption algorithm. WEPprovides security by encrypting data over your wireless network so that it is protected as it is transmitted rom one wireless deviceto another.

To gain access to a WEP network, you must know the key. The key is a string o characters that you create. When using WEP, youmust determine the level o encryption. The type o encryption determines the key length. 18-bit encryption requires a longer keythan 64-bit encryption. Keys are dened by entering in a string in HEX (hexadecimal - using characters 0-9, A-F) or ASCII (American

Standard Code or Inormation Interchange alphanumeric characters) ormat. ASCII ormat is provided so you can enter a stringthat is easier to remember. The ASCII string is converted to HEX or use over the network. Four keys can be dened so that you canchange keys easily.

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What is WPA?

WPA, or Wi-Fi Protected Access, is a Wi-Fi standard that was designed to improve the security eatures o WEP (Wired EquivalentPrivacy).

The major improvements over WEP:

Improved data encryption through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). TKIP scrambles the keys using ahashing algorithm and, by adding an integrity-checking eature, ensures that the keys havent been tampered with.WPA is based on 80.11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard instead o TKIP.

User authentication, which is generally missing in WEP, through the extensible authentication protocol (EAP). WEPregulates access to a wireless network based on a computers hardware-specic MAC address, which is relativelysimple to be snied out and stolen. EAP is built on a more secure public-key encryption system to ensure that onlyauthorized network users can access the network.

WPA-PSK/WPA-PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection. The key is an alpha-numeric passwordbetween 8 and 63 characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. This key must be the exact same keyentered on your wireless router or access point.

WPA/WPA incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is built on a more securepublic key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network.

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Confgure WEP

Using the D-Link Utility

It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or access point beore conguring your wireless adapter. I you are joiningan existing network, you will need to know the WEP key being used.

1. Open the Wireless Utility by double-clicking on the D-Link icon in yoursystem tray (lower-right corner o screen). From the list o availablewireless networks, select the network you want to connect to and clickConnect. I the network is using WEP, the screen (as shown to the let)will appear.

2. Enter the WEP key exactly as it is on your wireless router or accesspoint.

3. Click the Show text in the password feld box to see the WEP key. Unchecking it will hide the key.

4. Click OK to connect to the network. Allow up to 30 seconds to connect.

I you would like to create a new network and enter the WEP settings, reer to the next page.

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It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or access point beore conguring your wireless adapter. make sure youenter the WEP key exactly the same on all wireless devices. It is strongly recommended to set the authentication to Shared Key.

1. Open the Wireless Utility by double-clicking on the D-Link icon in your system tray (lower-right corner o screen). Click on Newto create a new prole or highlight an existing prole and click Modiy.

2. Select WEP under Set Security Option.

3. Select Shared and then select the Key Length rom thedrop-down menu.

4. Enter the WEP key exactly as it is on your wireless router or accesspoint.

5. Click OK to connect to the network. Allow up to 30 seconds toconnect.

Section 4 Wireless Security


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Confgure WEP

Using the Windows XP Utility

It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or access point beore conguring your wireless adapter. I you are joiningan existing network, you will need to know the WEP key being used.

2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like toconnect to and click Connect.

1. Open the Windows XP Wireless Utility by right-clickingon the wireless computer icon in your system tray(lower-right corner o screen). Select View Available WirelessNetworks.



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3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the WEP key andclick Connect.

It may take 0-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. I the connectionails, please veriy that the WEP settings are correct. The WEP key must beexactly the same as on the wireless router or access point.



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Confgure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase


It is recommended to enable WPA-PSK on your wireless router or access point beore conguring your wireless adapter. I you arejoining an existing network, you will need to know the WPA-PSK passphrase being used.

1. Open the Wireless Utility by double-clicking on the D-Link icon in yoursystem tray (lower-right corner o screen).

2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect toand click Connect. I the network is using WPA-PSK, the screen (as

shown to the let) will appear.

3. Enter the WPA-PSK passphrase exactly as it is on your wireless routeror access point. Click the Show text in the password feld box to seethe passphrase. Unchecking it will hide it.

4. Click OK to connect to the network. Allow up to 30 seconds to connect.

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It is recommended to enable WPA-PSK on your wireless router or access point beore conguring your wireless adapter. Make sureyou enter the passphrase exactly the same on all wireless devices.

1. Open the Wireless Utility by double-clicking on the D-Link icon in your system tray (lower-right corner o screen). Click on Newto create a new prole or highlight an existing prole and click Modiy.

2. Select WPA/WPA2 Passphrase under Set Security Option.

3. Select TKIP or AES.

4. Enter the passphrase exactly as it is on your wireless router oraccess point.

5. Click OK to connect to the network. Allow up to 30 seconds toconnect.



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Confgure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase

Using the Windows XP Utility

It is recommended to enable WPA-PSK on your wireless router or access point beore conguring your wireless adapter. I you arejoining an existing network, you will need to know the WPA-PSK key being used.

2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like toconnect to and click Connect.

1. Open the Windows XP Wireless Utility by right-clickingon the wireless computer icon in your system tray(lower-right corner o screen). Select View Available WirelessNetworks.



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3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the WPA-PSKpassphrase and click Connect.

It may take 0-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. I the connectionails, please veriy that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The WPA-PSKpassphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router or accesspoint.



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Confgure WPA/WPA2


WPA and WPA are or advanced users who are amiliar with using a RADIUS server and setting up certicates.

1. Open the Wireless Utility by double-clicking on the D-Link icon in your system tray (lower-rightcorner o screen). Click on New to create a new prole or highlight an existing prole and clickModiy.

2. Select WPA/WPA2 under Set Security Optionand then select TKIP or AES.

3. Click on Advanced Confg to continue.

4. Next to EAP Type, select EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, or PEAP. Extensible AuthenticationProtocols allow devices on the network to request authentication rom the RADIUSserver in the network. All the devices on the network must use the same EAP typewhen using a RADIUS server or authentication. Some RADIUS servers require thatthe Validate Server eld be selected. Check this eld i your RADIUS server requiresvalidation.

5. Select an User Certifcate rom the drop-down menu.

6. Enter the login inormation required to authenticate.

7. Click Add to enter the IP address(es) o your RADIUS servers.

8. Click OK to save your settings.



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Confgure 802.1x


80.1x is or advanced users who are amiliar with using a RADIUS server and setting up certicates.

1. Open the Wireless Utility by double-clicking on the D-Link icon in your system tray (lower-rightcorner o screen). Click on New to create a new prole or highlight an existing prole and clickModiy.

2. Select 802.1x under Set Security Option.

3. Click on Advanced Confg to continue.

4. Next to EAP Type, select EAP-TLS, LEAP, EAP-TTLS, or PEAP. ExtensibleAuthentication Protocols allow devices on the network to request authentication romthe RADIUS server in the network. All the devices on the network must use the sameEAP type when using a RADIUS server or authentication. Some RADIUS serversrequire that the Validate Server eld be selected. Check this eld i your RADIUSserver requires validation.

5. Select an User Certifcate rom the drop-down menu.

6. Enter the login inormation required to authenticate.

7. Click Add to enter the IP address(es) o your RADIUS servers.

8. Click OK to save your settings.

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Section 5 Troubleshooting

1. How do I know i my adapter is installed properly?

Select the Hardware Tab.

TroubleshootingThis chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation o the DWA-610. Read the ollowingdescriptions i you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP. I you have a dierent operatingsystem, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the ollowing examples.)

Go to Start > My Computer > Properties.



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Click the + sign next to Network Adapters.

Right-click on D-Link DWA-610

Wireless Notebook Adapter.

Select Properties to check that the drivers are installedproperly.

Look under Device Status to check that the device isworking properly. Click OK to continue.



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Make sure that the DWA-610 Wireless Adapter is properly seated in the computers Cardbus slot.I Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion o the adapter, make sure to completely remove drivers that were previouslyloaded.

2. The computer does not recognize the DWA-610 Wireless Adapter.

Check that the LED indicators or the broadband modem are indicating normal activity. I not, there may be a problemwith the broadband connection.

Check that the LED indicators on the wireless router are unctioning properly. I not, check that the AC power andEthernet cables are rmly connected.

Check that the IP Address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS settings are correctly entered or the network

In Inrastructure mode, make sure the same Service Set Identifer(SSID) is specied on the settings or the wirelessclients and access points. The SSID actory deault setting or D-Link products is deault. (Double-click on the WLANicon in the taskbar. The Link Ino screen will display the SSID setting.)

In Ad-Hoc mode, both wireless clients will need to have the same SSID. Please note that it might be necessary to

set up one client to establish a BSS (Basic Service Set) and wait briefy beore setting up other clients. This preventsseveral clients rom trying to establish a BSS at the same time, which can result in multiple singular BSSs beingestablished, rather than a single BSS with multiple clients associated to it.

Check that the Network Connection or the wireless client is congured properly. Select AP (Inrastructure) when connecting to anaccess point and select Ad-Hoc mode when connecting without an access point. Double-click on the WLANicon in the taskbar >

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click on Confguration to change the settings or the wireless adapter.

If Security is enabled, make sure that the correct encryption keys are entered on both the DWA-610 and the access point. Double-click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar > click Encryption. Check to see that the key selected is set to the same key as other deviceson the network.

Appendix A - Wireless Basics


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D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivitywithin your home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless amily

o products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the reedomthat wireless networking delivers.

A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead owires. Wireless LANs are used increasingly in both home and oce environments, and public areas such as airports, coee shopsand universities. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more eciently. Increasedmobility and the absence o cabling and other xed inrastructure have proven to be benecial or many users.

Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network. Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktopsystems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards.

Under many circumstances, it may be desirable or mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in order to useservers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A Wireless Router is a device used to provide thislink.

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What is Wireless?

Wireless or Wi-Fi technology is another way o connecting your computer to the network without using wires. Wi-Fi uses radiorequency to connect wirelessly, so you have the reedom to connect computers anywhere in your home or oce network.

Why D-Link Wireless?

D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manuacturer o networking products. D-Link deliversthe perormance you need at a price you can aord. 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 rom 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 ableto connect your computer. There are two dierent types o wireless networks Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), and WirelessPersonal 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 asmall antenna attached to it, which allows it to transmit data back and orth over radio signals. With an indoor access point as seenin the picture, the signal can travel up to 300 eet. With an outdoor access point the signal can reach out up to 30 miles to serveplaces like manuacturing plants, industrial locations, college and high school campuses, airports, gol courses, and many otheroutdoor venues.



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Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN)

Bluetooth is the industry standard wireless technology used or WPAN. Bluetooth devices in WPAN operate in a range up to 30 eetaway.

Compared to WLAN the speed and wireless operation range are both less than WLAN, but in return it doesnt use nearly as muchpower which makes it ideal or personal devices, such as mobile phones, PDAs, headphones, laptops, speakers, and other devicesthat operate on batteries.

Who uses wireless?

Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether its or home, oce, business,D-Link has a wireless solution or it.

Home Gives everyone at home broadband access Sur the web, check email, instant message, and etc Gets rid o the cables around the house Simple and easy to use

Small Ofce and Home Ofce

Stay on top o everything at home as you would at oce Remotely access your oce network rom home Share Internet connection and printer with multiple computers No need to dedicate oce space



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Where is wireless used?

Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or oce. People like the reedom o mobility and its becoming sopopular that more and more public acilities now provide wireless access to attract people. The wireless connection in public placesis usually called hotspots.

Using a D-Link Notebook Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet rom remote locations like:Airports, Hotels, Coee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers.

Wireless network is easy to setup, but i youre installing it or the rst time it could be quite a task not knowing where to start. Thatswhy weve put together a ew setup steps and tips to help you through the process o setting up a wireless network.

Tips

Here are a ew things to keep in mind, when you install a wireless network.

Centralize your router or Access PointMake sure you place the router/access point in a centralized location within your network or the best perormance. Try to place therouter/access point as high as possible in the room, so the signal gets dispersed throughout your home. I you have a two-storyhome, you may need a repeater to boost the signal to extend the range.

Eliminate Intererence

Place home appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, and televisions as ar away as possible rom the router/accesspoint. This would signicantly reduce any intererence that the appliances might cause since they operate on same requency.



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Security

Dont let you next-door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by turning on theWPA or WEP security eature on the router. Reer to product manual or detail inormation on how to set it up.

There are basically two modes o networking:

Inrastructure All wireless clients will connect to an access point or wireless router.

Ad-Hoc Directly connecting to another computer, or peer-to-peer communication, using wireless network adapters

on each computer, such as two or more DWA-610 wireless network Notebook adapters.

An Inrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wirelessrouter or access point.

An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as laptops with wireless cardbus adapters. All the adapters must be in Ad-Hoc modeto communicate.

Wireless Modes

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Networking Basics

Check your IP address

Ater you install your new D-Link adapter, by deault, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address rom a DHCP server(i.e. wireless router) automatically. To veriy your IP address, please ollow the steps below.

Click on Start > Run. In the run box type cmdand click OK.

At the prompt, type ipconfgand press Enter.

This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and the

deault gateway o your adapter.

I the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation,security settings, and the settings on your router. Somerewall sotware programs may block a DHCP requeston newly installed adapters.

I you are connecting to a wireless network at a hotspot(e.g. hotel, coee shop, airport), please contact an employee or administrator to veriy their wireless network settings.

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Statically Assign an IP address

I you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please ollow the steps below:

Step 1Windows Vista - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Sharing Canter > Manage Wireless Connections.Windows XP - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections.Windows 000 - From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties.

Step 2Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link network adapter and select Properties.

Step 3Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.

Step 4Click Use the ollowing IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or the LAN IP address onyour router.

Example: I the routers LAN IP address is 19.168.0.1, make your IP address 19.168.0.Xwhere X is a number between and 99. Make sure that the number you choose is not inuse on the network. Set Deault Gateway the same as the LAN IP address o your router

(19.168.0.1).

Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address o your router (19.168.0.1). The SecondaryDNS is not needed or you may enter a DNS server rom your ISP.

Step 5Click OK twice to save your settings.

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Technical SpecifcationsStandards

IEEE 80.11b IEEE 80.11g

Bus Type3-bit Cardbus

Wireless Signal Rates* 54Mbps 48Mbps 36Mbps 4Mbps 18Mbps 1Mbps 11Mbps 9Mbps 6Mbps 5.5Mbps Mbps 1Mbps

Security WPA / WPA - Wi-Fi Protected Access 80.1x 64/18-bit WEP

Media Access ControlCSMA/CA with ACK

Frequency Range.4GHz to .46GHz

Wireless Signal Range* Indoors: Up to 38 eet (100 meters) Outdoors: Up to 1,31 eet (400 meters)

Power Consumption PowerSave mode = 8mA Standby mode = 4.66mA Transmit mode = 48mA

Modulation Technology Orthogonal Frequency

Division Multiplexing (OFDM) Complementary Code Keying (CCK)

Receiver Sensitivity 54Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-68dBm) 48Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-68dBm) 36Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-75dBm) 4Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-79dBm) 18Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-8dBm) 1Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-84dBm) 11Mbps CCK, 8% PER,-8dBm) 9Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-87dBm) 6Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-88dBm) 5.5Mbps CCK, 8% PER,-85dBm) Mbps QPSK, 8% PER,-86dBm)

1Mbps BPSK, 8% PER,-89dBm)

Transmitter Output Power15dBm dB

Internal Antenna TypeDual Printed Antenna Diversity Switching

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Operating Temperature3F to 131F ( 0C to 40C)

Humidity95% maximum (non-condensing)

Dimensions L = 10 mm W = 54 mm H = 5 mm

Weight0.1 lb (55g)

* Maximum wireless signal rate derived rom IEEE Standard 80.11g specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental actors,including volume o network trac, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental actors will adverselyaect wireless signal range.

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