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2 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual T able of Contents Product Overview ........................................................ 3 Package Contents ..................................................... 3 System Requirements ............................................... 3 Introduction ............................................................... 4 Feat[...]

3 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview • D-Link DWA-645 Rangebooster N ™ 650 Notebook Adapter • Manual and Warranty on CD • D-Link Wireless Connection Manager on CD System Requirements • A laptop computer with an available 32-bit cardbus slot • Windows ® 2000 (Service Pack 4) or XP (Service Pack 2), Vista • CD-ROM [...]

4 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction The D-Link RangeBoo ster N™ 650 Noteb ook Adap ter (DWA -645) is a Draft 802 .11n client dev ice that delive rs unriv aled wir eless perfo rman ce for your not eboo k comp uter . With the DWA- 645, you can add or upgr ade your not eboo k’s wirele ss connectivity without havi[...]

5 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview • Faster Wireless Networking - Enable wireless connectivity on your notebook computer with the DWA-645. With the performance of D-Link’s RangeBooster N ™ line of wireless products, the DWA-645 delivers an unsurpassed wireless experience. Perform multiple network tasks at once with the [...]

6 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Over view LEDs Activity LED A blinking light indicates data is being transmitted. Link LED A steady light indicates a connection to a wireless network.[...]

7 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Getting Started 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 soft[...]

8 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. To prevent any conicts 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 ic[...]

9 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 2 - Installation 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. If you would like to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable .[...]

10 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other obje[...]

11 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-645 Notebook Adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Turn on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-645 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. The step-by-step instructions that follow are shown in Windows XP. The steps and sc[...]

12 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 2 - Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. By de fau lt s etu p w il l i nst all to the def aul t l oc ati on: C : Pro g ra m Fi les D -Li nkD W A-6 45 , w he re C: re pre sent s t he d riv e le tte r of yo ur ha rd dr iv e. To inst al l to a dif fere nt lo ca tio n cli ck Brow se an d s p[...]

13 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 2 - Installation The Wireless Connection Wizard will now appear. If you want to manually connect to a wirel ess network, refer topage 15. The following instructions will connect you to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Insert the adapter into an available cardbus slot on your computer. If th[...]

14 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 2 - Installation To connect to your network using the WPS push button conguration 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. Click Finish Push Button Configuration (PBC) Wh en th is sc [...]

15 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 2 - Installation To ma nu al ly co nn ec t t o yo ur wi rel ess ne tw or k, se le ct Ma nua lly connect to a wireless network and then click Next . En ter th e ne tw ork nam e (SS ID) man ua lly . If yo u ent er the SSI D in cor re ctl y, you wi ll aut oma ti cal ly be brou ght to the sit e su rve y pa ge. C li[...]

16 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 2 - Installation When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to your wireless network. Click Next to complete your setup. Cl ick F ini sh to con ti nue . If yo u a re pr om pte d to r ebo ot yo ur co mpu te r, sele ct Yes, I wa nt to r est ar t m y co mp ute r now . Click Next Click Next[...]

17 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Configuration This section will show you how to congure your new D-Link wireless adapter using the D-Link Utility as well as the Windows ® XP Zero Conguration Utility & Windows Vista WLAN AutoCong. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-645 uses the Wireless Connecti[...]

18 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Networks The SSID (Service Set Identier) is the name of the wireless network. Displays the MAC address of the wireless device. Displays the Link Quality of the wireless connection. If there is a “lock” icon, this means the wireless ne two rk is sec ure . Yo u mus t k no w th e[...]

19 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual 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-.org. “[...]

20 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration If you want to conne ct usi ng the PBC met hod, refer to page 14. To use the PIN method, select PIN (Personal Identication Number) and click Next. Make sure your access point or wireless router is close by. Write do wn the num ber on the scr een. Ent er thi s numb er in your ac ces s poi n[...]

21 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration The adapter will try to establish connectivity to your access point or wireless router. When this screen appears, you have successfully established connectivity. Click Finish to complete your setup. Click Finish[...]

22 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration My Wireless Networks The My Wireless Networks page will allow you to create, edit, and delete wireless network proles. Every time you connect to a network using the Wireless Networks page, a prole will automatically be created. New Button: Modify: Click New to create a new wireless netw[...]

23 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Add Profile You may add a new network by clicking the New button from the My Wireless Networks page. Profile Name: SSID: Ent er a name for you r pro le (e. g. Hom e, Of ce, Coffee Shop). Enter the SSID of the wireless network. Select the network type. If you are connecting to a wirele[...]

24 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Modify Profile You may edit an existing prole by clicking the Modify button from the My Wireless Networks page. Profile Name: SSID: En ter a na me fo r you r pro le (e.g . Hom e, Of ce , Coffee Shop). Displays the SSID of the network. Displays the network type. Select the type of s[...]

25 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Support If you need help, click the Support button. A pane will appear to the right of the utility which will display information about the utility.[...]

26 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration The About screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the DWA-645. About[...]

27 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual 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. [...]

28 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click Connect. It may take 20-30 secon ds to connect to the wireless networ k. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless [...]

29 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows ® XP Windows ® XP users may use the built-in wireless utility. The following instructions are for Service Pack 2 users. If you are using Windows ® 2000, you must use the D-Link utility. Please refer to page 15. Right-click on the wireless compute[...]

30 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Disabling The Windows ® XP Utility If 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 (lower-right corner next to the time). Select View Available Wireless Networks . In [...]

31 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration In the Wireless Network Connection Proper ties window, unc hec k Use Wind ows ® to co ngu re my wir eles s net wor k settings and then click OK . D ou bl e- cl ic k t he W ir el es s Co ne ct io n Manager icon on your desktop.[...]

32 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual 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-645 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) • WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) • WPA-PSK [...]

33 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security What is WP A? 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: • Improved data encryption through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). TKIP scrambles the key[...]

34 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WEP Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or access point before conguring 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[...]

35 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or access point before conguring 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 [...]

36 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Configure WEP Using Windows ® Vista It is recommended to enable wireless security (WEP) on your wireless router or access point before conguring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used. 2. Highlight th[...]

37 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration 3. Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click Connect . It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireles[...]

38 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual 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 conguring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WEP key being used. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) y[...]

39 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security 3. The Wir el ess Net work Con nect ion box wil l appe ar . En ter the WE P key and click Connect . It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the con nec tio n fa ils , p lea se ver ify tha t t he WEP se tti ngs are co rre ct. The WEP key must be exactly the same as [...]

40 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WP A/WP A2 Passphrase Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager It is recomm ended to enable WPA-P SK on your wirele ss rout er or access point bef ore con guri ng your wirele ss adap ter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WPA-PSK passphrase[...]

41 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security It is recomm ended to enable WPA-P SK on your wirele ss rout er or access point bef ore con guri ng your wirele ss adap ter. Make sure you enter the passphrase exactly the same on all wireless devices. 1. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your[...]

42 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Configure WP A/WP A2 Passphrase Using Windows ® Vista It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before conguring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase bein[...]

43 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration 3. Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless[...]

44 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WP A/WP A2 Passphrase Using the Windows ® XP Utility It is recomm ended to enable WPA-P SK on your wirele ss rout er or access point bef ore con guri ng your wirele ss adap ter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WPA-PSK key being used. 2. High[...]

45 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security 3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the WPA-PSK passphrase and click Connect . It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same a[...]

46 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 5 - T roubleshooting 1. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? Select the Hardware Tab. T roubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-645. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below ar[...]

47 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 5 - T roubleshooting Click the + sign next to Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link DWA-645 Rangebooster N Notebook Adapter. Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. Loo k under Device Statu s to chec k that the devi ce is working properly. Click OK to continue. D-Link DWA-645 Range[...]

48 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 5 - T roubleshooting Make sure that the DWA-645 Wireless Adapter is properly seated in the computer’s cardbus slot. If Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the adapter, make sure to completely remove drivers that were previously loaded. 2. The computer does not recognize the DWA-645 Wireless[...]

49 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 5 - T roubleshooting Check that the Network Connection for the wireless client is congured properly. Select AP (Infrastructure) when connecting to an access point and select Ad-Hoc mode when connecting without an access point. Double-click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar > click on Conguration to chang[...]

50 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Appendix A - 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 sec[...]

51 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual 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 ofce network. Why D-Link Wireless ? D-Link[...]

52 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual 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[...]

53 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Where is wireless used? Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or ofce. 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[...]

54 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Security Don’t let you next-d oor neigh bors or intr uders connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by turning on the WPA or WEP security feature on the router. Refer to product manual for detail information on how to set it up. There are basically two modes of netwo[...]

55 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Appendix B - Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below. Click on Start > R[...]

56 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Appendix B - Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Step 1 Windows ® XP - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections . Windows ® 2000 - From the desktop, right-click[...]

57 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Appendix C - T echnical Specifications T echnical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11n (draft) • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.11b Interface 32-bit Cardbus Frequency Range 2.4GHz to 2.462GHz Security • 64/128-bit WEP • Wi-Fi Protected Access • WPA Led • Link • Activity Certications FCC,CE Dimensions ?[...]

58 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Appendix D - Contacting T echnical Support Contacting T echnical Support D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our web site or by ph[...]

59 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Appendix E - Warranty W arranty Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limited Warranty: • Only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor, and • O n l y f o r p r o d u c t s p [...]

60 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Appendix E - Warranty Limited Software Warranty: D-L in k warr ant s tha t the sof tw are por ti on of th e prod uct (“So ftw are ”) wil l sub sta nti all y con for m to D-L ink ’s th en cur ren t fun cti ona l spe ci cat ion s for the Software, as set forth in the applicable documentation, from the date of or[...]

61 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Appendix E - Warranty Number at https://rma.dlink.com/. • After an RMA number is issued, the defective product must be packaged securely in the original or other suitable shipping package to ensure that it will not be damaged in transit, and the RMA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the package. Do [...]

62 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Appendix E - Warranty IF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED IN ANY TERRITORY WHERE A PRODUCT IS SOLD, THE DURATION OF SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY COVERED UNDER THE LIMITED WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN, THE ENTIRE RISK A[...]

63 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Appendix E - Warranty Copyright 2006 by D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. CE Mark Warning: This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. FCC Statement: This device has been tes[...]

64 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Appendix E - Warranty Industry Canada Notice: This device complies with Canadian RSS-210. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmitting antenna) that is installed outdoors is subjec[...]

65 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Appendix F - Registration Version 1.1 November 13, 2007 Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Registration[...]