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... 5 Hardware Overview 6 LEDs 6 Installation 7 Getting Started 7 Remove Existing Installations 7 Disable Other Wireless Adapters 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 10 Adapter Installation 11 Configuration 17 D-Link Configuration Utility 17 Wireless Networks 18 D-Link Wi-Fi Protected Setup 19 My Wireless Networks 20 Support 23 About 24 Connect to a Wireless Network 25 Using Windows® Vista 25 Using Windows® XP 27 Disabling The Windows® XP Utility 28 Wireless Security 30 What is WEP 30 What is WPA 31 Configure WEP 32 Using the D-Link Wireless Connection...
... 5 Hardware Overview 6 LEDs 6 Installation 7 Getting Started 7 Remove Existing Installations 7 Disable Other Wireless Adapters 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 10 Adapter Installation 11 Configuration 17 D-Link Configuration Utility 17 Wireless Networks 18 D-Link Wi-Fi Protected Setup 19 My Wireless Networks 20 Support 23 About 24 Connect to a Wireless Network 25 Using Windows® Vista 25 Using Windows® XP 27 Disabling The Windows® XP Utility 28 Wireless Security 30 What is WEP 30 What is WPA 31 Configure WEP 32 Using the D-Link Wireless Connection...
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... or Ethernet cables. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of up to be compatible with D-Link Wireless Technology D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 4 When traveling, feel confident that the DWA-620 will be enabled with more mobile. With an included configuration utility, setup for your DWA-620 is the ideal wireless client adapter for your notebook will be more of your existing network hardware. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. ** All devices in wireless connectivity - Access...
... or Ethernet cables. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of up to be compatible with D-Link Wireless Technology D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 4 When traveling, feel confident that the DWA-620 will be enabled with more mobile. With an included configuration utility, setup for your DWA-620 is the ideal wireless client adapter for your notebook will be more of your existing network hardware. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. ** All devices in wireless connectivity - Access...
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... diagnostic utilities. The DWA-620 is a powerful 32-bit Notebook Adapter that installs quickly and easily into laptop PCs, and when used with other D-Link Wireless 108G products will automatically connect to the network out of wireless products, the DWA-620 delivers an unsurpassed wireless experience. Section 1 - Fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g standards, the DWA-620 can connect with 802.11b and 802.11g Devices - D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 5 Enable wireless connectivity...
... diagnostic utilities. The DWA-620 is a powerful 32-bit Notebook Adapter that installs quickly and easily into laptop PCs, and when used with other D-Link Wireless 108G products will automatically connect to the network out of wireless products, the DWA-620 delivers an unsurpassed wireless experience. Section 1 - Fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g standards, the DWA-620 can connect with 802.11b and 802.11g Devices - D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 5 Enable wireless connectivity...
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...adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the software is uninstalled. Windows® XP users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 7 Getting Started Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters • Disable any built-in wireless adapters • Verify the settings such as the SSID and security settings of the network(s) you want to connect...
...adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the software is uninstalled. Windows® XP users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 7 Getting Started Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters • Disable any built-in wireless adapters • Verify the settings such as the SSID and security settings of the network(s) you want to connect...
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...: 1. Keep the number of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your wireless network. Try to a minimum - D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 10 A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on the types of walls and ceilings between network devices. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your wireless devices as possible. Building Materials make a difference. Materials...
...: 1. Keep the number of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your wireless network. Try to a minimum - D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 10 A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on the types of walls and ceilings between network devices. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your wireless devices as possible. Building Materials make a difference. Materials...
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... drive. Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-620 Notebook Adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Turn on your CD-ROM drive). The step-by-step instructions that follow are similar for the other Windows operating systems. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-620 Driver CD in Windows XP. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 11...
... drive. Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-620 Notebook Adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Turn on your CD-ROM drive). The step-by-step instructions that follow are similar for the other Windows operating systems. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-620 Driver CD in Windows XP. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 11...
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... new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows Vista please skip to page 25 or Windows® XP skip to the wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 17 The utility provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to page 27. After you have completed the installation of the DWA-620 and whenever you are using the D-Link Utility as well as the management software. D-Link Configuration Utility The D-Link DWA-620 uses the Configuration Utility as the Windows® XP Zero Configuration Utility and Vista WLAN AutoConfig. Configuration Configuration...
... new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows Vista please skip to page 25 or Windows® XP skip to the wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 17 The utility provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to page 27. After you have completed the installation of the DWA-620 and whenever you are using the D-Link Utility as well as the management software. D-Link Configuration Utility The D-Link DWA-620 uses the Configuration Utility as the Windows® XP Zero Configuration Utility and Vista WLAN AutoConfig. Configuration Configuration...
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Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is WPS enabled. You must know the encryption key/security settings to your access point is the name of the wireless network. If the network is secure. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 18 Section 3 - MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless connection. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless device. WPS Button: Make sure your wireless network with Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). Allow up window will display...
Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is WPS enabled. You must know the encryption key/security settings to your access point is the name of the wireless network. If the network is secure. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 18 Section 3 - MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless connection. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless device. WPS Button: Make sure your wireless network with Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). Allow up window will display...
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PIN: Personal Identification Number is a unique number that can be accepted to your access point and be pressed to get connected to get connected. Configuration D-Link Wi-Fi Protected Setup PBC: Push Button Configuration is a virtual button on the utility that is placed on the utility of your wireless network. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 19 PIN should be entered on the device. Section 3 - Please make sure the access point is nearby and its physical button is generated randomly by device.
PIN: Personal Identification Number is a unique number that can be accepted to your access point and be pressed to get connected to get connected. Configuration D-Link Wi-Fi Protected Setup PBC: Push Button Configuration is a virtual button on the utility that is placed on the utility of your wireless network. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 19 PIN should be entered on the device. Section 3 - Please make sure the access point is nearby and its physical button is generated randomly by device.
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OK Button: Click OK to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. Configuration Add Profile You may add a new network by clicking the New button from the My Wireless Networks page. Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Network Type: Select the network type. Set Security: Select the type of the wireless network. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). If you are connecting to the Wireless Security section for your settings. SSID: Enter the SSID of security used. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 21 Please refer to another wireless client such as an adapter, ...
OK Button: Click OK to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. Configuration Add Profile You may add a new network by clicking the New button from the My Wireless Networks page. Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Network Type: Select the network type. Set Security: Select the type of the wireless network. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). If you are connecting to the Wireless Security section for your settings. SSID: Enter the SSID of security used. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 21 Please refer to another wireless client such as an adapter, ...
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Right-click on the left side below Related Tasks. Configuration Disabling The Windows® XP Utility If you want to the time). Select View Available Wireless Networks. Section 3 - In the Choose a Wireless Network window click Change Advanced Settings on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner next to use the D-Link wireless utility you must disable the Windows® XP wireless utility. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 28
Right-click on the left side below Related Tasks. Configuration Disabling The Windows® XP Utility If you want to the time). Select View Available Wireless Networks. Section 3 - In the Choose a Wireless Network window click Change Advanced Settings on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner next to use the D-Link wireless utility you must disable the Windows® XP wireless utility. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 28
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... WEP? The DWA-620 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) • WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) • WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) • 802.1x (RADIUS) What is a string of encryption. When using characters 0-9, A-F) or ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange - Four keys can use over your data from one wireless device...
... WEP? The DWA-620 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) • WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) • WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) • 802.1x (RADIUS) What is a string of encryption. When using characters 0-9, A-F) or ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange - Four keys can use over your data from one wireless device...
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... Authentication Protocol (EAP). The password can access the network. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 31 WPA2 is based on 802.11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard instead of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to a wireless network based on your wireless connection. EAP is generally missing in WEP, through the extensible authentication protocol (EAP). WEP regulates access to authenticate your wireless router or access point...
... Authentication Protocol (EAP). The password can access the network. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 31 WPA2 is based on 802.11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard instead of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to a wireless network based on your wireless connection. EAP is generally missing in WEP, through the extensible authentication protocol (EAP). WEP regulates access to authenticate your wireless router or access point...
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... to Shared Key. 1. Open the Wireless Utility by double-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless router or access point. 5. It is on your wireless adapter. Enter the WEP key exactly as it is strongly recommended to set the authentication to enable WEP on the D-Link icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select Shared and then select the Key Length from the drop-down menu. 4. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 33
... to Shared Key. 1. Open the Wireless Utility by double-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless router or access point. 5. It is on your wireless adapter. Enter the WEP key exactly as it is strongly recommended to set the authentication to enable WEP on the D-Link icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select Shared and then select the Key Length from the drop-down menu. 4. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 33
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.... Open the Wireless Utility by double-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). 2. Click the Show text in your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to know the WPA-PSK passphrase being used. 1. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will hide it is recommended to the network. Section 4 - D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 38...
.... Open the Wireless Utility by double-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). 2. Click the Show text in your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to know the WPA-PSK passphrase being used. 1. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will hide it is recommended to the network. Section 4 - D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 38...
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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-620 User Manual 40 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. Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2-Personal Using Windows® Vista™ It...
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-620 User Manual 40 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. Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2-Personal Using Windows® Vista™ It...
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...-TLS, EAP-TTLS, or PEAP. Check this field if your settings. Click Add to continue. 4. Click on Advanced Config to enter the IP address(es) of your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Some RADIUS servers require that the Validate Server field be selected. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 44 Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2-Enterprise Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager WPA and WPA2 are for advanced users who are familiar with using a RADIUS server for authentication.
...-TLS, EAP-TTLS, or PEAP. Check this field if your settings. Click Add to continue. 4. Click on Advanced Config to enter the IP address(es) of your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Some RADIUS servers require that the Validate Server field be selected. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 44 Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2-Enterprise Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager WPA and WPA2 are for advanced users who are familiar with using a RADIUS server for authentication.
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... DWA-620 Wireless Adapter. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 48 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 wireless clients and access points. The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting.) • In Ad-Hoc mode, both wireless clients will need to the wireless network and/or the Internet. • Check that were previously loaded. 3. If Windows does not detect the hardware...
... DWA-620 Wireless Adapter. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 48 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 wireless clients and access points. The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting.) • In Ad-Hoc mode, both wireless clients will need to the wireless network and/or the Internet. • Check that were previously loaded. 3. If Windows does not detect the hardware...
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... wireless networking delivers. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 50 Wireless users can use the same applications they use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Under many users. You will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it may be beneficial for mobile network devices to link to provide this link. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied...
... wireless networking delivers. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 50 Wireless users can use the same applications they use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Under many users. You will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it may be beneficial for mobile network devices to link to provide this link. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied...
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... address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you may enter a DNS server from your router. Windows® 2000 - D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 56 Click on your ISP. Step 5 Click OK twice to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Step 1 Windows® XP - From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties. Step 3 Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. Make sure that is a number...
... address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you may enter a DNS server from your router. Windows® 2000 - D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 56 Click on your ISP. Step 5 Click OK twice to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Step 1 Windows® XP - From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties. Step 3 Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. Make sure that is a number...