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2 D-Link DWA-110 User Manual T able of Contents Product Over view ................................................... 3 Package Contents .............................................................. 3 System Requirements ....................................................... 3 Introduction .........................................................[...]

3 D-Link DWA-110 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview • D-Link DW A-110 2.4GHz Wireless G USB 2.0 Adapter • Manual, Software, and W arranty on CD • Cradle System Requirements • A computer or laptop with an available USB 2.0 port • Windows ® 2000, XP , Vista, 98SE or Me • At least 64MB of memor y and a 500MHz processor • Properly [...]

4 D-Link DWA-110 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction D-Link, the industr y pioneer in wireless networking, introduces the DW A-110 Wireless USB Adapter , part of the Wireless G family of 802.11g wireless networking devices. U s i n g t h e D W A - 1 1 0 W i r e l e s s U S B A d a p t e r, y o u c a n n o w e n a b l e 8 0 2 . 1 1[...]

5 D-Link DWA-110 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview • Provides maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps*. • Compact size for placement anywhere. • Convenience of Plug & Play installation. • Fully 802.11b/802.11g compatible. • Powered by the USB port; no external power sour ce required. • USB 2.0 standard ** . • Better Se[...]

6 D-Link DWA-110 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Over view USB Port Us e d t o co n n e c t t h e DWA - 1 1 0 to your computer . ACT A bl ink in g li gh t ind ic at es tr an sm iss io n of data.[...]

7 D-Link DWA-110 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 s[...]

8 D-Link DWA-110 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Mos t ne wer la ptop s m ay inclu de a buil t-i n w irel ess ad apte r . T o prev ent an y co nfli cts with the D- Link wi rel ess adapt er , it is recom men ded to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). From the desktop, right-cl[...]

9 D-Link DWA-110 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Click Y es 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-110 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 ob[...]

11 D-Link DWA-110 User Manual Section 2 - Installation T urn on the computer and Insert the D-Link DW A-110 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. The step-by-step instructions that follow are shown in Windows ® XP . The steps and screens are similar for the other Windows ® operating systems. Note: Do NOT install the DWA-110 Wireless G USB Adapter into y[...]

12 D-Link DWA-110 User Manual Section 2 - Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will appear . Click Next to continue. By de fau lt setu p wil l ins ta ll to the de fau lt loca ti on : C:P ro gram FilesWireless G D W A-110 , where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. T o install to a different location click Browse and specify[...]

13 D-Link DWA-110 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer . O p ti o n a l: I f d e s i r e d o r n e c e s s a r y , a t t a c h t h e c ra d l e between the D W A-110 and your computer . If the F ound New Hardw are Wizard appears, click Cancel . Click Next to continue. Ent er the net wo [...]

14 D-Link DWA-110 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Click the Scan button to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click on the network name (SSID) and click Connect . If the wireless network you are tr ying to connect to is encr ypted, enter the WEP key or WP A-PSK passphrase. Click Next to continue. Click Finish to continue. If yo[...]

15 D-Link DWA-110 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Configuration This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link wireless adapter using the D-Link Utility as well as the Windows ® XP Zero Configuration Utility . D-Link Configuration Utility T h e D - L i n k D W A - 1 1 0 u s e s t h e C o n f i g u r a t i o n U t i l i t y [...]

16 D-Link DWA-110 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Networks The SSID (Ser vice Set Identifier) is the name of the wireless network. Displays the MAC address of the wireless device. D i s p l a y s t h e L i n k Q u a l i t y o f t h e w i r e l e s s connection. If ther e is a “l oc k” ic on , th is m ea ns th e wi re le ss netw[...]

17 D-Link DWA-110 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration My Wireless Networks The My Wireless Networks page will allow you to create, edit, and delete wireless network profiles. Ever y time you connect to a network using the Wireless Networks page, a profile will automatically be created. New Button: Modify: Click New to create a new wireless net[...]

18 D-Link DWA-110 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Add Profile Y ou may add a new network by clicking the New button from the My Wireless Networks page. Profile Name: SSID: Ent er a na me fo r you r pro fil e (e. g. Ho me , Offi ce , Coffee Shop). Enter the SSID of the wireless network. S e le c t t h e n et w o r k t y p e . I f y o u a [...]

19 D-Link DWA-110 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Modify Profile Y ou may edit an existing profile by clicking the Modify button from the My Wireless Networks page. Profile Name: SSID: Ent er a na me for yo ur pro file (e .g. Ho me, Of fice , Coffee Shop). Displays the SSID of the network. Displays the network type. Select the type of s[...]

20 D-Link DWA-110 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 .[...]

21 D-Link DWA-110 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Th e Abou t scre en g iv es you in form at io n a bo ut the F irm ware and Utility V ersions of the DWA-110. About[...]

22 D-Link DWA-110 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Windows ® XP Configuration Utility Windows ® XP/ Vista users may use the built-in wireless utility . The following instructions are for Ser vice Pack 2 users. If you are using Windows ® 2000, you must use the D-Link utility . Please refer to page 15. R i g h t - c l i ck o n t h e w i r e[...]

23 D-Link DWA-110 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Disabling The Windows ® XP Utility If you want to use the D-Link wireless utility you must disable the Windows ® XP wireless utility . R i g h t - c l i ck o n t h e w i r el e s s c o m pu t e r i c o n i n y o u r s y s te m t r a y (lower -right corner nex t to the tim e). Select View A [...]

24 D-Link DWA-110 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration I n t he W i r el e s s N e tw o r k C on ne c t i on P r o p e r t i es w i n do w, uncheck Use Windows ® to configure my wireless network settings and then click OK .[...]

25 D-Link DWA-110 User Manual Section 4 - Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DW A-110 offers the following types of security: • WP A2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WP A2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) • WP A (Wi-Fi Protected Access) • WP A-PSK (Pre[...]

26 D-Link DWA-110 User Manual Section 4 - Security What is WP A? WP A, 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 encr yption through the T emporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). TKIP scrambles the keys usin[...]

27 D-Link DWA-110 User Manual Section 4 - Security Configure WEP Using the D-Link 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 Wireless Utility by double-clicking on the D-[...]

28 D-Link DWA-110 User Manual Section 4 - Security It 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 Utility by double-c[...]

29 D-Link DWA-110 User Manual Section 4 - 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. 2. Hi g h l i g h t t h e w i r e l e s s n e t w [...]

30 D-Link DWA-110 User Manual Section 4 - Security 3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear . Enter the WEP key and click Connect . It may ta ke 20-30 second s to con nec t to the wir eles s ne twor k. If the con nect ion fails, please verify that the WEP settings are correct. The WEP key must be exactly the same as on the wireless router[...]

31 D-Link DWA-110 User Manual Section 4 - Security Configure WP A/WP A2 Passphrase Using the D-Link Utility It is recommended to enable WP A-PSK on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter . If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WP A-PSK passphrase being used. 1. Open the Wireless U[...]

32 D-Link DWA-110 User Manual Section 4 - Security It is recommended to enable WP A-PSK on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter . Make sure you enter the passphrase exactly the same on all wireless devices. 1. Open the Wireless Utility by double-clicking on the D-Link icon in your system tray (lower -right [...]

33 D-Link DWA-110 User Manual Section 4 - Security Configure WP A/WP A2 Passphrase Using the Windows ® XP Utility It is recommended to enable WP A-PSK on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter . If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WP A-PSK key being used. 2. Hi g h l i g h t t [...]

34 D-Link DWA-110 User Manual Section 4 - Security 3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear . Enter the WP A-PSK passphrase and click Connect . It may ta ke 20-30 second s to con nec t to the wir eles s ne twor k. If the con nect ion fai ls, ple ase ve rif y t hat the WPA-PSK s ett ing s a re corr ect . T he WP A-PS K passphrase must be e[...]

35 D-Link DWA-110 User Manual Section 4 - Security Configure WP A/WP A2 Using the D-Link Utility WP A and WP A2 are for advanced users who are familiar with using a RADIUS ser ver and setting up certificates. 1. Open the Wireless Utili ty by double -clicking on the D-Link icon in your sys tem tray (lo wer -right corner of screen). Click on New to[...]

36 D-Link DWA-110 User Manual Section 4 - Security Configure 802.1x Using 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 Utili ty by double -clicking on the D-Link icon in your sys tem tray (lo wer -right corner of screen). Click on New to create a new [...]

37 D-Link DWA-110 User Manual Section 5 - T roubleshooting 1. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? Select the Hardware T ab. T roubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-110. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below a[...]

38 D-Link DWA-110 User Manual Section 5 - T roubleshooting Click the + sign next to Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link DW A-110 USB Adapter . Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly . Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly . Click OK to continue.[...]

39 D-Link DWA-110 User Manual Section 5 - T roubleshooting Make sure that the DW A-110 Wireless Adapter is properly seated in the computer’ s USB 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 DW A-110 Wirel[...]

40 D-Link DWA-110 User Manual Section 5 - T roubleshooting click on Configuration to change the settings for the wireless adapter . If Security is enabled, make sure that the correct encr yption keys are entered on both the DW A-110 and the access point. Double- click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar > click Encr yption . Check to see that the k[...]

41 D-Link DWA-110 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industr y 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 se[...]

42 D-Link DWA-110 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 office network. Why D-Link Wireless ? D- Li[...]

43 D-Link DWA-110 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Wireless Personal Area Network (WP AN) Bluetooth is the industr y standard wireless technology used for WP AN. Bluetooth devices in WP AN 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 n[...]

44 D-Link DWA-110 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Where is wireless used? Wireless technology is expanding ever ywhere not just at home or office. People like the freedom of mobility and it’ s becoming so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract people. The wireless connection in public places [...]

45 D-Link DWA-110 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Security Don’t let you next-door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by turning on the WP A 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 networ[...]

46 D-Link DWA-110 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 . T o verify your IP address, please follow the steps below . Click on Start &g[...]

47 D-Link DWA-110 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 ® Vista - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and sharing center > manage wireless connection . Wind[...]

48 D-Link DWA-110 User Manual Appendix C - T echnical Specifications T echnical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.11g Bus T ype USB 2.0 Wireless Signal Rates* • 54Mbps • 48Mbps • 36Mbps • 24Mbps • 18Mbps • 12Mbps • 11Mbps • 9Mbps • 6Mbps • 5.5Mbps • 2Mbps • 1Mbps Security • WP A/ WP A2 - Wi-Fi Protec[...]

49 D-Link DWA-110 User Manual Appendix C - T echnical Specifications Operating T emperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F ~104°F) Humidity 95% maximum (non-condensing) Dimensions • L = 87mm • W = 28mm • H =12mm Weight 0.12 lb (55g) * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will var y . [...]