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... Setup (WPS 19 My Wireless Networks 23 Add Profile 24 Modify Profile 25 Support 26 About 27 Connect to a Wireless Network 28 Using Windows Vista 28 Using Windows® XP 30 Networking Basics 48 Check your IP address 48 Windows® XP/2000 Users 48 Windows Vista® Users 48 Statically Assign an IP address 49 Windows® XP/2000 Users 49 Windows Vista® Users 50 Technical Specifications 51 Contacting Technical Support 52 Warranty 53 Registration 59 D-Link DWA-131 User Manual...
... Setup (WPS 19 My Wireless Networks 23 Add Profile 24 Modify Profile 25 Support 26 About 27 Connect to a Wireless Network 28 Using Windows Vista 28 Using Windows® XP 30 Networking Basics 48 Check your IP address 48 Windows® XP/2000 Users 48 Windows Vista® Users 48 Statically Assign an IP address 49 Windows® XP/2000 Users 49 Windows Vista® Users 50 Technical Specifications 51 Contacting Technical Support 52 Warranty 53 Registration 59 D-Link DWA-131 User Manual...
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Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link DWA-131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter • 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 or higher) • 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-131 User Manual Section 1 -
Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link DWA-131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter • 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 or higher) • 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-131 User Manual Section 1 -
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...*. D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you . Enjoy the many benefits of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of wireless connectivity today! * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from being exposed. Compact in size, robust in speed the DWA-131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter is designed for desktop or notebook PCs. Powered by -step through the installation process...
...*. D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you . Enjoy the many benefits of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of wireless connectivity today! * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from being exposed. Compact in size, robust in speed the DWA-131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter is designed for desktop or notebook PCs. Powered by -step through the installation process...
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D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Section 1 - You may also use 802.1x for your workspace 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. Product Overview Features • Compact size for placement anywhere • Convenience of security for wireless authentication. • Position the DWA-131 almost anywhere in your data and communication than has...
D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Section 1 - You may also use 802.1x for your workspace 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. Product Overview Features • Compact size for placement anywhere • Convenience of security for wireless authentication. • Position the DWA-131 almost anywhere in your data and communication than has...
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... the new software. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Installation Installation This section will walk you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure the utilities are not set to use the built-in device manager before installing the new software. If you through the installation process. If you plan to load when your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters • Disable any...
... the new software. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Installation Installation This section will walk you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure the utilities are not set to use the built-in device manager before installing the new software. If you through the installation process. If you plan to load when your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters • Disable any...
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... not in your devices so that is to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal will degrade your wireless connection may have a negative effect on range. Keep the number of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that generate RF noise. 5. Building Materials make a difference. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 10 Be aware of walls and ceilings between network devices. At a 2-degree angle...
... not in your devices so that is to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal will degrade your wireless connection may have a negative effect on range. Keep the number of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that generate RF noise. 5. Building Materials make a difference. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 10 Be aware of walls and ceilings between network devices. At a 2-degree angle...
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When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-131 USB Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). Click Install Drivers D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 11 Section 2 - Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run. In the run box type "D:\DWA131.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-131 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive.
When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-131 USB Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). Click Install Drivers D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 11 Section 2 - Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run. In the run box type "D:\DWA131.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-131 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive.
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... software. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 17 If you how to configure your desktop. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-131 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the Windows® XP Zero Configuration Utility and Vista WLAN Autoconfiguration. Section 3 - Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows Vista® please skip to page 27 or Windows® XP skip to the wireless adapter. The manager provides the user an easy interface to change...
... software. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 17 If you how to configure your desktop. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-131 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the Windows® XP Zero Configuration Utility and Vista WLAN Autoconfiguration. Section 3 - Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows Vista® please skip to page 27 or Windows® XP skip to the wireless adapter. The manager provides the user an easy interface to change...
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...Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. To connect to connect. MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless network. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless device. Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 18 SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is secure.You must know the encryption key/security settings to connect. Security: If...
...Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. To connect to connect. MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless network. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless device. Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 18 SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is secure.You must know the encryption key/security settings to connect. Security: If...
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"Push Button Configuration" (PBC) is designed for easy setup of the WPS-enabled wireless router or access point connects you to the next page for more information on the access point or wireless router within 120 seconds. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 19 Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) System is a virtual button in the utility of security-enabled Wi-Fi networks. It is a unique number generated randomly by clicking on the virtual button, then pushing the...
"Push Button Configuration" (PBC) is designed for easy setup of the WPS-enabled wireless router or access point connects you to the next page for more information on the access point or wireless router within 120 seconds. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 19 Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) System is a virtual button in the utility of security-enabled Wi-Fi networks. It is a unique number generated randomly by clicking on the virtual button, then pushing the...
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...'s hardware-specific MAC address, which is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that was designed to protect your data from intruders. WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to be the exact same key entered on your wireless connection. EAP is generally missing in WEP, through the extensible authentication protocol (EAP). D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 31 EAP is relatively simple to authenticate your wireless router or access point. Section 4 - Wireless Security Wireless Security This...
...'s hardware-specific MAC address, which is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that was designed to protect your data from intruders. WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to be the exact same key entered on your wireless connection. EAP is generally missing in WEP, through the extensible authentication protocol (EAP). D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 31 EAP is relatively simple to authenticate your wireless router or access point. Section 4 - Wireless Security Wireless Security This...
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... click Connect. Section 4 - Enter the WPA-PSK passphrase exactly as shown to enable WPA-PSK on your wireless router or access point. If the network is recommended to the bottom-right) will appear. 3. If you are joining an existing network, you would like to create a new network and enter the WPA-PSK settings, refer to know the WPA-PSK passphrase being used. 1. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 32 Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager It is using WPA...
... click Connect. Section 4 - Enter the WPA-PSK passphrase exactly as shown to enable WPA-PSK on your wireless router or access point. If the network is recommended to the bottom-right) will appear. 3. If you are joining an existing network, you would like to create a new network and enter the WPA-PSK settings, refer to know the WPA-PSK passphrase being used. 1. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 32 Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager It is using WPA...
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D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 34 Section 4 - Select Connect to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. 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). Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to and...
D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 34 Section 4 - Select Connect to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. 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). Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to and...
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D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 36 Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the Windows® XP Utility It is recommended to and click Connect. Section 4 - 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 know the WPA-PSK key being used. 1. If you are joining an existing network, you would...
D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 36 Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the Windows® XP Utility It is recommended to and click Connect. Section 4 - 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 know the WPA-PSK key being used. 1. If you are joining an existing network, you would...
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... menu. 6. Extensible Authentication Protocols allow devices on Advanced Config to enter the IP address(es) of your settings. Enter the login information required to EAP Type, select EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, or PEAP. Next to authenticate. 7. Check this field if your desktop. Section 4 - Click Add to continue. 4. Some RADIUS servers require that the Validate Server field be selected. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 38 Click on the network to save your RADIUS servers. 8. Select a User...
... menu. 6. Extensible Authentication Protocols allow devices on Advanced Config to enter the IP address(es) of your settings. Enter the login information required to EAP Type, select EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, or PEAP. Next to authenticate. 7. Check this field if your desktop. Section 4 - Click Add to continue. 4. Some RADIUS servers require that the Validate Server field be selected. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 38 Click on the network to save your RADIUS servers. 8. Select a User...
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... may be a problem with the DWA-131 installed is specified on the settings for the broadband modem are functioning properly. If Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the adapter, make sure the same Service Set Identifier (SSID) is unable to connect to completely remove drivers that the LED indicators on the WLAN icon in the computer's USB port. The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting.) D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 41 Troubleshooting 2. The computer...
... may be a problem with the DWA-131 installed is specified on the settings for the broadband modem are functioning properly. If Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the adapter, make sure the same Service Set Identifier (SSID) is unable to connect to completely remove drivers that the LED indicators on the WLAN icon in the computer's USB port. The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting.) D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 41 Troubleshooting 2. The computer...
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..., it . A Wireless Router is a cellular computer network that wireless networking delivers. Appendix A - Wireless LANs are used to use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are helping people to -use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a device used increasingly in order to provide this link. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 43 Wireless users can use the same...
..., it . A Wireless Router is a cellular computer network that wireless networking delivers. Appendix A - Wireless LANs are used to use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are helping people to -use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a device used increasingly in order to provide this link. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 43 Wireless users can use the same...
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... clients, such as the DWA-131 do not support ad-hoc mode. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 47 Secure your wireless network. Refer to product manual for peer-to the wireless router or access point. Wireless Modes There are basically two modes of networking: • In frastructure - An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. All wireless clients will connect to -peer communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to communicate. * Not supported with wireless USB Adapters. All the adapters...
... clients, such as the DWA-131 do not support ad-hoc mode. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 47 Secure your wireless network. Refer to product manual for peer-to the wireless router or access point. Wireless Modes There are basically two modes of networking: • In frastructure - An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. All wireless clients will connect to -peer communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to communicate. * Not supported with wireless USB Adapters. All the adapters...
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If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your IP address, please follow the steps below. To verify your router. Some firewall software programs may need administrative access to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. Windows Vista® Users • Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 48 router) automatically. Windows® XP/2000 Users • Click on newly installed adapters. You may block a DHCP request on Start > Run. Appendix...
If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your IP address, please follow the steps below. To verify your router. Some firewall software programs may need administrative access to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. Windows Vista® Users • Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 48 router) automatically. Windows® XP/2000 Users • Click on newly installed adapters. You may block a DHCP request on Start > Run. Appendix...
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... be used in a particular installation. This device cannot be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from the antenna to part 15 of the user or a nearby person. is firmware-limited to products purchased outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local D-Link office. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 57 However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio...
... be used in a particular installation. This device cannot be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from the antenna to part 15 of the user or a nearby person. is firmware-limited to products purchased outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local D-Link office. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 57 However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio...