D-Link DWA-520 manual

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2 D-Link DWA-520 User Manual T able of Contents Product Overview ........................................................ 3 Package Contents ................................................... 3 System Requirements ............................................. 3 Introduction .............................................................. 4 Features [...]

3 D-Link DWA-520 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview • D-Link DWA-520 Wireless 108G Desktop Adaptor • Manual and Warranty on CD • D-Link Wireless Utility on CD System Requirements • A desktop computer with an available 32-bit Desktop slot • Windows ® 98SE, ME, 2000, XP or Vista • 300MHz processor and at least 64MB of RAM • An 80[...]

4 D-Link DWA-520 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction Th e D- Li nk Wir el es s 10 8G DWA -5 20 Des kt op Ada pt er is a wi re le ss 108 G De sk to p ad ap te r fe at ur in g th e la te st tec h no lo gy to deliv er data tra nsfe r rates up to 108Mbp s* in the 2.4GHz freque ncy. The DWA-520 also works wi th 802.1 1b-c ompl iant dev[...]

5 D-Link DWA-520 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview • 15 times faster - achieve data transfer speeds up to 108Mbps*; up to 15x faster than conventional 802.11b networks, when used with other 802.11g devices • In te gr at es i nt o ex is ti ng 8 02 .1 1b w ir el es s ne tw or ks - n o ne ed t o in ve s t i n a ll n ew d ev ic es ; th e DW [...]

6 D-Link DWA-520 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Over view LEDs Link A steady light indicates a connection to a wireless network. ACT A blinki ng light indi cates trans missi on of data.[...]

7 D-Link DWA-520 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-520 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer comput ers ma y include a built-i n wireles s adap ter. To prevent any con icts with the D-Link wire less ad apte r, it is recommended to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). From t he des ktop, right- click on th e[...]

9 D-Link DWA-520 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Click Yes to disable the adapter. The a da pt er i s n ow d is ab le d. Wh en d isa bl ed , a red X w il l 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-520 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, cei ling s, or other ob[...]

11 D-Link DWA-520 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Turn on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-520 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. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your compute[...]

12 D-Link DWA-520 User Manual Section 2 - Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. Click Next to continue. By default setup will install to the default location: C:Program Fil esD -Link Uti lit y , where C: re pres ents the driv e lette r of your hard drive. To install to a different location click Browse and specify the location[...]

13 D-Link DWA-520 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Click Next. Click Finish and shut down your computer. Next, insert your desktop adapter and then restart your system. If you want to connect to your network manually, select the option. And then click “ Next ”.[...]

14 D-Link DWA-520 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Click the Scan but ton to displ ay a list of wire less networks (site survey). Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next . Enter the network name (SSID) manually. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to the site survey page. Click Next to continue or click [...]

15 D-Link DWA-520 User Manual Section 2 - Installation If you want to connect to your network with WPS, select the option. And then click “ Next ”. Click Finish to continue. Click “Press” to connect to your wireless netw ork. Click the push button on your access point.[...]

16 D-Link DWA-520 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Connection Established And Click “ Next ”. Note: please press the button on the access point within 120 seconds and it is recommended that the access point is nearby. If you encounter failure of WPS, below page will show. Click “Retry” to re-connect to your wireless network with WPS. Cl[...]

17 D-Link DWA-520 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Click “Finish” to complete.[...]

18 D-Link DWA-520 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 ® Zero Conguration Utility. D-Link Configuration Utility The D-Link DWA-520 uses the Conguration Utility as the management software. The utility[...]

19 D-Link DWA-520 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Networks The SSID (Service Set Identier) is the name of the wireless network. D i s p la y s t h e M A C a d d r e s s o f t h e w i r e l e s s 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 there is a “lock” icon, this means the [...]

20 D-Link DWA-520 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration D-Link Wi-Fi Protected Setup “P ush Bu tto n C on gur at ion ” is a vir tua l but ton on the utility that can be pressed to get connected to your wirel ess network. Please make sure the access point is nearby and its physical button is placed on the device. “Personal Identication [...]

21 D-Link DWA-520 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 n ew wireless net[...]

22 D-Link DWA-520 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 your pr ol e (e. g. Home , Of ce, Coffee Shop). Enter the SSID of the wireless network. Select the network type. If you are connecting to a w i r [...]

23 D-Link DWA-520 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 n ame for yo ur pro le (e .g. Hom e, Of ce, Coffee Shop). Displays the SSID of the network. Displays the network type. Select the type of sec[...]

24 D-Link DWA-520 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.[...]

25 D-Link DWA-520 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration The About screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the DWA-520. About[...]

26 D-Link DWA-520 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 Windows XP 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 co[...]

27 D-Link DWA-520 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. Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner next to the time). Select View Available Wireless Networks . In th e C h oo[...]

28 D-Link DWA-520 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration In th e Wi r el e s s N e two r k C on n e ct i on P ro p e r t i es w i nd o w, unc heck Use Windo ws ® to con gur e my wire less net work settings and then click OK .[...]

29 D-Link DWA-520 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-520 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) • WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) • WPA-PSK [...]

30 D-Link DWA-520 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[...]

31 D-Link DWA-520 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WEP Using the D-Link 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. 1. Open the Wireless Utility by double-clicking o[...]

32 D-Link DWA-520 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 Utility by [...]

33 D-Link DWA-520 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[...]

34 D-Link DWA-520 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security 3. T he Wire less Ne twor k C on nec tio n box will ap pear . Ente r t he WE P 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 mus t be exa ctly th e same as on the w[...]

35 D-Link DWA-520 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WP A/WP A2 Passphrase Using the D-Link Utility It is recom mend ed to enable WPA -PSK on your wirel ess rout er or acc ess poin t before congur ing your wireles s adapte r. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WPA-PSK passphrase being used. 1. Ope[...]

36 D-Link DWA-520 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security It is recom mend ed to enable WPA -PSK on your wirel ess rout er or acc ess poin t before congur ing your wireles s adapte r. 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 tr[...]

37 D-Link DWA-520 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WP A /WP A2 Passphrase 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 wirele[...]

38 D-Link DWA-520 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security 3. The Wir eless Netw ork Conne ction box w ill appea r. En ter t he 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. Th e WP A- PS K pa ss ph r as e mu st b e [...]

39 D-Link DWA-520 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WP A/WP A2 Using the D-Link Utility WPA and WPA2 are for advanced users who are familiar with using a RADIUS server and setting up certicates. 1. Open the Wireless Utility by double-clicking on the D-Link icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Click on New t[...]

40 D-Link DWA-520 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless 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 certicates. 1. Open the Wireless Utility by double-clicking on the D-Link icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Click on New to create a [...]

41 D-Link DWA-520 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-520. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below ar[...]

42 D-Link DWA-520 User Manual Section 5 - T roubleshooting Click the + sign next to Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link Wireless 108G DWA-520 Desktop Adapter. S e l e c t P r o p e r t i e s t o c h e c k t h a t t h e d r i v e r s a r e installed properly. Loo k under Devi ce St atus to check that the devi ce is working properly. Click OK to [...]

43 D-Link DWA-520 User Manual Section 5 - T roubleshooting • Make sure that the SSID on the DWA-520 Desktop adapter is exactly the same as the SSID on the Access Point or wireless router. • Move the DWA-520 and Access Point or Wireless router into the same room and then test the wireless connection. • Disable all security settings. (WEP, MAC [...]

44 D-Link DWA-520 User Manual Section 5 - T roubleshooting • Make sure that the DWA-520 Wireless Adapter is properly seated in the computer’s Desktop slot. • If Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the adapter, make sure to completely remove drivers that were previously loaded. To remove the drivers, do the following: A. Und[...]

45 D-Link DWA-520 User Manual Section 5 - T roubleshooting • In Infrastructure mode, make sure the same Service Set Identier (SSID) is specied on the settings for the wireless clients and access points. The SSID factory default setting for D-Link products is default. • In Ad-Hoc mode, both wireless clients will need to have the same SSID [...]

46 D-Link DWA-520 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[...]

47 D-Link DWA-520 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[...]

48 D-Link DWA-520 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[...]

49 D-Link DWA-520 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[...]

50 D-Link DWA-520 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Security Don’t let you nex t-doo r neighbor s or intr uders con nect to your wirel ess net work. Sec ure your wirele ss network by turni ng 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 o[...]

51 D-Link DWA-520 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[...]

52 D-Link DWA-520 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 Windows ?[...]

53 D-Link DWA-520 User Manual Appendix C - T echnical Specifications T echnical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.11g Bus Type Desktop 2.2/2.3 Wireless Signal Rates* • 54Mbps • 48Mbps • 36Mbps • 24Mbps • 18Mbps • 12Mbps • 11Mbps • 9Mbps • 6Mbps • 5.5Mbps • 2Mbps • 1Mbps Security • WPA/WPA2 - Wi-Fi Pr[...]

54 D-Link DWA-520 User Manual Appendix C - T echnical Specifications Operating Temperature 32°F to 104°F ( 0°C to 40°C) Humidity 95% maximum (non-condensing) Dimensions • L = 126mm • W = 120mm • H = 19mm Weight 46.6g * Maxim um wire less si gnal r ate de rived f rom IEE E Stand ard 802 .11g s pecic ations . Actua l data throug hput w [...]

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