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... 31 Using the D-Link Connection Manager 31 Using Windows® Vista 33 Using the Windows® XP Utility 35 Configure WPA/WPA2 (RADIUS 37 Using the D-Link Connection Manager 37 Troubleshooting 38 Wireless Basics 42 Wireless Modes 46 Networking Basics 47 Check your IP address 47 Windows® XP/2000 Users 47 Windows Vista™ Users 47 Statically Assign an IP address 48 Windows® XP/2000 Users 48 Windows Vista™ Users 49 Technical Specifications 50 Contacting Technical Support 51 Warranty 52 Registration 58 D-Link DWA-130 User Manual
... 31 Using the D-Link Connection Manager 31 Using Windows® Vista 33 Using the Windows® XP Utility 35 Configure WPA/WPA2 (RADIUS 37 Using the D-Link Connection Manager 37 Troubleshooting 38 Wireless Basics 42 Wireless Modes 46 Networking Basics 47 Check your IP address 47 Windows® XP/2000 Users 47 Windows Vista™ Users 47 Statically Assign an IP address 48 Windows® XP/2000 Users 48 Windows Vista™ Users 49 Technical Specifications 50 Contacting Technical Support 51 Warranty 52 Registration 58 D-Link DWA-130 User Manual
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Section 1 - Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link DWA-130 Wireless N™ USB Adapter • Cradle • Manual and Warranty on CD • D-Link Wireless Connection Manager on CD • Quick Installation Guide System Requirements • A computer or laptop with an available USB 2.0 port • Windows® Vista™, 2000 (Service Pack 4) or XP (Service Pack 2) • CD-ROM Drive • 300MHz processor and at least 64MB of RAM • A draft 802.11n or 802.11g access point or wireless router D-Link DWA-130 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link DWA-130 Wireless N™ USB Adapter • Cradle • Manual and Warranty on CD • D-Link Wireless Connection Manager on CD • Quick Installation Guide System Requirements • A computer or laptop with an available USB 2.0 port • Windows® Vista™, 2000 (Service Pack 4) or XP (Service Pack 2) • CD-ROM Drive • 300MHz processor and at least 64MB of RAM • A draft 802.11n or 802.11g access point or wireless router D-Link DWA-130 User Manual
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... the home. The D-Link Wireless Manager is designed for use in speed the DWA-130 Wireless N™ USB Adapter is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for desktop or notebook PCs. Product Overview Introduction The DWA-130 Wireless N™ USB Adapter is great for travel and a convenient solution for those that demand higher bandwidth networking. D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you . Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Powered by connecting this USB Adapter to keep track of stringing Ethernet cables to...
... the home. The D-Link Wireless Manager is designed for use in speed the DWA-130 Wireless N™ USB Adapter is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for desktop or notebook PCs. Product Overview Introduction The DWA-130 Wireless N™ USB Adapter is great for travel and a convenient solution for those that demand higher bandwidth networking. D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you . Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Powered by connecting this USB Adapter to keep track of stringing Ethernet cables to...
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D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Product Overview Features • Compact size for wireless authentication. • Position the DWA-130 almost anywhere in your data and communication than has previously been available. no external power source required. • USB 2.0 standard*. • You can securely connect to achieve the best reception possible. • Supports Infrastructure networks via an access point • User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities. * Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput. You may also use 802...
D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Product Overview Features • Compact size for wireless authentication. • Position the DWA-130 almost anywhere in your data and communication than has previously been available. no external power source required. • USB 2.0 standard*. • You can securely connect to achieve the best reception possible. • Supports Infrastructure networks via an access point • User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities. * Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput. You may also use 802...
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... Section 2 - Installation Installation This section will walk you want to connect to load when your D-Link adapter. To remove any built-in wireless utility for all adapters. Getting Started Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters • Disable any old software: Windows® XP/Vista™ users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-130 User Manual
... Section 2 - Installation Installation This section will walk you want to connect to load when your D-Link adapter. To remove any built-in wireless utility for all adapters. Getting Started Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters • Disable any old software: Windows® XP/Vista™ users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-130 User Manual
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... walls and ceilings between network devices. Position devices so that the number of your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. D-Link DWA-130 User Manual 10 each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter's range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the signal will degrade your wireless devices as far away from your wireless signal. 4. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet...
... walls and ceilings between network devices. Position devices so that the number of your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. D-Link DWA-130 User Manual 10 each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter's range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the signal will degrade your wireless devices as far away from your wireless signal. 4. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet...
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If the CD Auto-run box type "D:\DWA130.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive). Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-130 USB Adapter into your computer, go to Start > Run. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. In the run function does not automatically start on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-130 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. Turn on your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. D-Link DWA-130 User Manual 11 Section 2 -
If the CD Auto-run box type "D:\DWA130.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive). Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-130 USB Adapter into your computer, go to Start > Run. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. In the run function does not automatically start on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-130 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. Turn on your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. D-Link DWA-130 User Manual 11 Section 2 -
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If you how to page 29. Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-130 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the Windows® XP Zero Configuration Utility. Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using the D-Link Utility as well as the management software. The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to the wireless adapter. Section 3 - Double-click the Wireless Connection Manager icon on the desktop will show ...
If you how to page 29. Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-130 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the Windows® XP Zero Configuration Utility. Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using the D-Link Utility as well as the management software. The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to the wireless adapter. Section 3 - Double-click the Wireless Connection Manager icon on the desktop will show ...
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...encryption key/security settings to the next page. WPS Button: Connect to connect. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. Enter the security information to connect (refer to the Wireless Security section for available wireless networks in your area. MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless connection. Activate Button: Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down menu and click Activate to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. D-Link DWA-130 User Manual 18 Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless network...
...encryption key/security settings to the next page. WPS Button: Connect to connect. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. Enter the security information to connect (refer to the Wireless Security section for available wireless networks in your area. MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless connection. Activate Button: Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down menu and click Activate to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. D-Link DWA-130 User Manual 18 Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless network...
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... of the WPS-enabled wireless router or access point connects you to have the access point or wireless router nearby during setup. "Push Button Configuration" (PBC) is recommended to other WPS-enabled devices. A connection can be established by the wireless adapter's utility. "Personal Identification Number" (PIN) is designed for more information on the access point or wireless router within 120 seconds. It is a virtual button in the utility of security-enabled Wi-Fi networks. D-Link DWA-130 User Manual 19 Entering this number in the utility that connects you with...
... of the WPS-enabled wireless router or access point connects you to have the access point or wireless router nearby during setup. "Push Button Configuration" (PBC) is recommended to other WPS-enabled devices. A connection can be established by the wireless adapter's utility. "Personal Identification Number" (PIN) is designed for more information on the access point or wireless router within 120 seconds. It is a virtual button in the utility of security-enabled Wi-Fi networks. D-Link DWA-130 User Manual 19 Entering this number in the utility that connects you with...
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... wireless router or access point. Wireless Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of TKIP. • User authentication, which is built on 802.11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard instead of security you can access the network. D-Link DWA-130 User Manual 30 The DWA-130 offers the following types of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to ensure that the keys haven't been tampered with. Section 4 - WPA2 is WPA? WPA...
... wireless router or access point. Wireless Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of TKIP. • User authentication, which is built on 802.11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard instead of security you can access the network. D-Link DWA-130 User Manual 30 The DWA-130 offers the following types of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to ensure that the keys haven't been tampered with. Section 4 - WPA2 is WPA? WPA...
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... wireless network (SSID) you would like to create a new network and enter the WPA-PSK settings, refer to know the WPA-PSK passphrase being used. 1. Enter the WPA-PSK passphrase exactly as shown to and click Connect. Click OK to connect to connect. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your wireless adapter. Click the Show text in the password field box to enable WPA-PSK on your wireless router or access point. D-Link DWA-130 User Manual...
... wireless network (SSID) you would like to create a new network and enter the WPA-PSK settings, refer to know the WPA-PSK passphrase being used. 1. Enter the WPA-PSK passphrase exactly as shown to and click Connect. Click OK to connect to connect. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your wireless adapter. Click the Show text in the password field box to enable WPA-PSK on your wireless router or access point. D-Link DWA-130 User Manual...
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... Connect. If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. Select Connect to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to a network. 2. Section 4 - Open the Windows® Vista™ Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower right corner of screen). D-Link DWA-130 User Manual...
... Connect. If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. Select Connect to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to a network. 2. Section 4 - Open the Windows® Vista™ Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower right corner of screen). D-Link DWA-130 User Manual...
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... like to connect to know the WPA-PSK key being used. 1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to and click Connect. Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the Windows® XP Utility It is recommended to enable WPA-PSK on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-130 User Manual 35
... like to connect to know the WPA-PSK key being used. 1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to and click Connect. Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the Windows® XP Utility It is recommended to enable WPA-PSK on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-130 User Manual 35
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Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 (RADIUS) Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager WPA and WPA2 are for advanced users who are familiar with using a RADIUS server for authentication. Click on Advanced Config to request authentication from the drop-down menu. 6. Extensible Authentication Protocols allow devices on New to enter the IP address(es) of your settings. Select an User Certificate from the RADIUS server in the network. Enter the login information required to save your RADIUS servers. 8. Click OK to authenticate. 7. Click on the network to continue. 4. ...
Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 (RADIUS) Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager WPA and WPA2 are for advanced users who are familiar with using a RADIUS server for authentication. Click on Advanced Config to request authentication from the drop-down menu. 6. Extensible Authentication Protocols allow devices on New to enter the IP address(es) of your settings. Select an User Certificate from the RADIUS server in the network. Enter the login information required to save your RADIUS servers. 8. Click OK to authenticate. 7. Click on the network to continue. 4. ...
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.... Troubleshooting 2. If not, check that the AC power and Ethernet cables are firmly connected. • Check that the IP Address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS settings are correctly entered for the network • In Infrastructure mode, make sure to the wireless network and/or the Internet. • Check that the LED indicators for the broadband modem are functioning properly. The SSID factory default setting for the wireless clients and access points. The computer does not recognize the DWA-130 Wireless USB Adapter...
.... Troubleshooting 2. If not, check that the AC power and Ethernet cables are firmly connected. • Check that the IP Address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS settings are correctly entered for the network • In Infrastructure mode, make sure to the wireless network and/or the Internet. • Check that the LED indicators for the broadband modem are functioning properly. The SSID factory default setting for the wireless clients and access points. The computer does not recognize the DWA-130 Wireless USB Adapter...
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... DWA-130 User Manual 42 Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are helping people to utilize WLAN technology are based on a wired network. Wireless users can use the same applications they use on industry standards to provide easy-to use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. A Wireless Router is a cellular computer network that wireless networking delivers. Wireless adapter cards used increasingly in order to -use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN...
... DWA-130 User Manual 42 Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are helping people to utilize WLAN technology are based on a wired network. Wireless users can use the same applications they use on industry standards to provide easy-to use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. A Wireless Router is a cellular computer network that wireless networking delivers. Wireless adapter cards used increasingly in order to -use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN...
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... support ad-hoc mode. All the adapters must be in Ad-Hoc mode to -peer communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer. Unfortunately 802.11g/n products such as laptops with the DWA-130. Appendix A - Secure your wireless network. Directly connecting to another computer, for detail information on the router. D-Link DWA-130 User Manual 46 All wireless clients will connect to your wireless network by turning on the WPA or WEP security feature on how to an access point or wireless router...
... support ad-hoc mode. All the adapters must be in Ad-Hoc mode to -peer communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer. Unfortunately 802.11g/n products such as laptops with the DWA-130. Appendix A - Secure your wireless network. Directly connecting to another computer, for detail information on the router. D-Link DWA-130 User Manual 46 All wireless clients will connect to your wireless network by turning on the WPA or WEP security feature on how to an access point or wireless router...
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Appendix B - Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link wireless adapter and have established a wireless connection, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to run box type cmd and click OK. • At the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter. • This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway of your adapter. router) automatically. Windows Vista™ Users • Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command...
Appendix B - Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link wireless adapter and have established a wireless connection, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to run box type cmd and click OK. • At the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter. • This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway of your adapter. router) automatically. Windows Vista™ Users • Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command...
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... D-Link DWA-130 User Manual 56 This equipment generates, uses, and can be co-located or operating in desktop or laptop computers with side slot configuration. Operation is encouraged to try to correct the interference by D-Link Corporation/D-Link Networks, Inc. This transmitter must not be used in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This device and its antenna must not be used with Part...
... D-Link DWA-130 User Manual 56 This equipment generates, uses, and can be co-located or operating in desktop or laptop computers with side slot configuration. Operation is encouraged to try to correct the interference by D-Link Corporation/D-Link Networks, Inc. This transmitter must not be used in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This device and its antenna must not be used with Part...