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... 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 Manager.32 Using the Windows® Vista Utility 34 Using the Windows® XP Utility 36 Configure WPA/WPA2-Personal 38... 42 Configure WPA/WPA2 44 Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager.44 Configure 802.1x 45 Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager.45 Troubleshooting 46 Wireless Basics 50 Networking Basics 55 Check your IP address 55 Statically Assign an IP address 56 Technical Specifications 57 D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 2
... 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 Manager.32 Using the Windows® Vista Utility 34 Using the Windows® XP Utility 36 Configure WPA/WPA2-Personal 38... 42 Configure WPA/WPA2 44 Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager.44 Configure 802.1x 45 Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager.45 Troubleshooting 46 Wireless Basics 50 Networking Basics 55 Check your IP address 55 Statically Assign an IP address 56 Technical Specifications 57 D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 2
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Section 1 - Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link DWA-620 Wireless 108G Notebook Adapter • Manual and Warranty on CD • D-Link Wireless Utility on CD System Requirements • A laptop computer with an available 32-bit cardbus slot • Windows® 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, or Vista • 300MHz processor and at least 64MB of RAM • An 802.11g or 802.11b access point (for Infrastructure mode), or another 802.11g or 802.11b wireless adapter (for Ad-Hoc mode.) D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 3
Section 1 - Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link DWA-620 Wireless 108G Notebook Adapter • Manual and Warranty on CD • D-Link Wireless Utility on CD System Requirements • A laptop computer with an available 32-bit cardbus slot • Windows® 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, or Vista • 300MHz processor and at least 64MB of RAM • An 802.11g or 802.11b access point (for Infrastructure mode), or another 802.11g or 802.11b wireless adapter (for Ad-Hoc mode.) D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 3
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... rates of up to 108Mbps* when used networks, so you to work with more mobile. Environmental conditions will be able to be enabled with D-Link Wireless Technology D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 4 This Wi-Fi certified wireless notebook adapter features extremely high performance as well as WPA and 802.1x, making your most frequently...
... rates of up to 108Mbps* when used networks, so you to work with more mobile. Environmental conditions will be able to be enabled with D-Link Wireless Technology D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 4 This Wi-Fi certified wireless notebook adapter features extremely high performance as well as WPA and 802.1x, making your most frequently...
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...tasks at once with the speed provided by this Wireless Adapter. • Compatible with other D-Link Wireless 108G products will automatically connect to even more wireless networks. • Better Security with the DWA-620. That means you can connect with existing 802.11b or 802.11g compliant routers, access points...a wireless network using 802.1x for wireless authentication, as well as WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) providing you have the ability to link to the network out of wireless products, the DWA-620 delivers an unsurpassed wireless experience. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 5
...tasks at once with the speed provided by this Wireless Adapter. • Compatible with other D-Link Wireless 108G products will automatically connect to even more wireless networks. • Better Security with the DWA-620. That means you can connect with existing 802.11b or 802.11g compliant routers, access points...a wireless network using 802.1x for wireless authentication, as well as WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) providing you have the ability to link to the network out of wireless products, the DWA-620 delivers an unsurpassed wireless experience. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 5
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Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs Activity A blinking light indicates data is being transmitted. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 6 Link A steady light indicates a connection to a wireless network. Section 1 -
Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs Activity A blinking light indicates data is being transmitted. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 6 Link A steady light indicates a connection to a wireless network. Section 1 -
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... Click Start > Control Panel > Programs & Features. Installation Installation This section will walk you plan to load when your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of the network(s) you want to connect to Remove Existing... > 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 computer boots up. If you through the installation process. Section 2 - If you 've installed a ...
... Click Start > Control Panel > Programs & Features. Installation Installation This section will walk you plan to load when your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of the network(s) you want to connect to Remove Existing... > 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 computer boots up. If you through the installation process. Section 2 - If you 've installed a ...
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Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 8 Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to the left of Network Adapters. Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable. Section 2 - From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter.
Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 8 Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to the left of Network Adapters. Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable. Section 2 - From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter.
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Section 2 - D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 9 Disabling the adapter will be displayed. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. The adapter is now disabled. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. If you would like to disable the adapter.
Section 2 - D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 9 Disabling the adapter will be displayed. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. The adapter is now disabled. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. If you would like to disable the adapter.
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... minimized. 2. each wall or ceiling can reduce your devices so that generate RF noise. 5. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from your wireless network. Be aware of the direct line between the...these basic guidelines: 1. If you access your 2.4GHz phone base is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at an angle) for better reception. 3. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 10 Typical ranges vary depending on range. Make sure your network using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as glass, ...
... minimized. 2. each wall or ceiling can reduce your devices so that generate RF noise. 5. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from your wireless network. Be aware of the direct line between the...these basic guidelines: 1. If you access your 2.4GHz phone base is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at an angle) for better reception. 3. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 10 Typical ranges vary depending on range. Make sure your network using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as glass, ...
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... 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. Section 2 - The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. Turn on your computer before... installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-620 Notebook Adapter into your computer, go to Start > Run. In the run box type "D:\ Drivers\setup.exe" (...
... 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. Section 2 - The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. Turn on your computer before... installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-620 Notebook Adapter into your computer, go to Start > Run. In the run box type "D:\ Drivers\setup.exe" (...
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Click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 12 Click Next. Select the Program Files folder location. To install to continue. Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to continue. Click Next to the default location: C:\Program Files\Rangebooster G DWA-620, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. By default setup will appear. Section 2 -
Click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 12 Click Next. Select the Program Files folder location. To install to continue. Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to continue. Click Next to the default location: C:\Program Files\Rangebooster G DWA-620, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. By default setup will appear. Section 2 -
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Installation Insert the adapter into an available cardbus slot on your network manually, select the option. And then click "Next". If you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 13 If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you want to connect to continue. Click Next to continue or click Scan to the site survey page. Section 2 - Click Next to your computer. Enter the network name (SSID) manually.
Installation Insert the adapter into an available cardbus slot on your network manually, select the option. And then click "Next". If you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 13 If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you want to connect to continue. Click Next to continue or click Scan to the site survey page. Section 2 - Click Next to your computer. Enter the network name (SSID) manually.
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Click Next to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Installation Click the Scan button to continue. If the wireless network you are trying to connect to exit the wizard. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 14 Clink Finish to is encrypted, enter the WEP key or WPA-PSK passphrase. Section 2 -
Click Next to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Installation Click the Scan button to continue. If the wireless network you are trying to connect to exit the wizard. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 14 Clink Finish to is encrypted, enter the WEP key or WPA-PSK passphrase. Section 2 -
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D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 15 Click "Press" to connect to your wireless network. Click the push button on the access point within 120 seconds and it is recommended that the access point is nearby. Note: please press the button on your access point. Installation If you want to connect to your network with WPS, select the option. And then click "Next". Section 2 -
D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 15 Click "Press" to connect to your wireless network. Click the push button on the access point within 120 seconds and it is recommended that the access point is nearby. Note: please press the button on your access point. Installation If you want to connect to your network with WPS, select the option. And then click "Next". Section 2 -
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Click "Retry" to re-connect to your wireless network. Click "Exit " to complete. Section 2 - Click "Finish" to complete the installation. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 16 Click "Next" to your wireless network with WPS. Installation Connection Established And Click "Next". If you want to get connected to select the way you encounter failure of WPS, below page will show.
Click "Retry" to re-connect to your wireless network. Click "Exit " to complete. Section 2 - Click "Finish" to complete the installation. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 16 Click "Next" to your wireless network with WPS. Installation Connection Established And Click "Next". If you want to get connected to select the way you encounter failure of WPS, below page will show.
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... utility icon will show you how to configure your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows Vista please skip to page 25 or Windows® XP skip to the wireless adapter. D-Link Configuration Utility The D-Link DWA-620 uses the Configuration Utility as the Windows® XP Zero Configuration... Utility and Vista WLAN AutoConfig. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 17 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. If you start the Configuration Utility. ...
... utility icon will show you how to configure your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows Vista please skip to page 25 or Windows® XP skip to the wireless adapter. D-Link Configuration Utility The D-Link DWA-620 uses the Configuration Utility as the Windows® XP Zero Configuration... Utility and Vista WLAN AutoConfig. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 17 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. If you start the Configuration Utility. ...
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Section 3 - Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless device. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. To connect to connect. WPS Button: ...: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. If the network is secure, a pop-up to 30 seconds to your access point is WPS enabled. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 18 MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless connection. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless network. Click "WPS" and connect to...
Section 3 - Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless device. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. To connect to connect. WPS Button: ...: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. If the network is secure, a pop-up to 30 seconds to your access point is WPS enabled. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 18 MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless connection. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless network. Click "WPS" and connect to...
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Please make sure the access point is nearby and its physical button is placed on the utility of your wireless network. Section 3 - PIN should be accepted to your access point and be entered on the device. Configuration D-Link Wi-Fi Protected Setup PBC: Push Button Configuration is a virtual button on the utility that is a unique number that can be pressed to get connected to get connected. PIN: Personal Identification Number is generated randomly by device. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 19
Please make sure the access point is nearby and its physical button is placed on the utility of your wireless network. Section 3 - PIN should be accepted to your access point and be entered on the device. Configuration D-Link Wi-Fi Protected Setup PBC: Push Button Configuration is a virtual button on the utility that is a unique number that can be pressed to get connected to get connected. PIN: Personal Identification Number is generated randomly by device. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 19
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... network. Profile Details: The Profile Details section will allow you connect to page 21). Every time you to create, edit, and delete wireless network profiles. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 20 New Button: Click New to create a new wireless network profile (refer to a network using the Wireless Networks page, a profile will automatically be...
... network. Profile Details: The Profile Details section will allow you connect to page 21). Every time you to create, edit, and delete wireless network profiles. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 20 New Button: Click New to create a new wireless network profile (refer to a network using the Wireless Networks page, a profile will automatically be...
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... network type. Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. SSID: Enter the SSID of security used. Set Security: Select the type of the wireless network. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 21 If you are connecting to save your profile (e.g. Section 3 - Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Please refer to a wireless router or access point, select...
... network type. Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. SSID: Enter the SSID of security used. Set Security: Select the type of the wireless network. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual 21 If you are connecting to save your profile (e.g. Section 3 - Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Please refer to a wireless router or access point, select...