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...25 Wireless Networks 25 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS 26 Personal Identification Number (PIN 27 My Wireless Networks 29 Add Profile 30 Modify Profile 31 D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual Support 32 About 33 Windows® XP 34 Wireless Networks 34 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS 35 Personal Identification Number (PIN 36 My...® XP 45 Disabling The Windows® XP Utility 46 Wireless Security 48 What is WPA 49 Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase 50 Using the D-Link Utility 50 Using the Windows Vista™ Utility 52 Using the Windows® XP Utility 54 Configure WPA/WPA2 56 Using the...
...25 Wireless Networks 25 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS 26 Personal Identification Number (PIN 27 My Wireless Networks 29 Add Profile 30 Modify Profile 31 D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual Support 32 About 33 Windows® XP 34 Wireless Networks 34 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS 35 Personal Identification Number (PIN 36 My...® XP 45 Disabling The Windows® XP Utility 46 Wireless Security 48 What is WPA 49 Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase 50 Using the D-Link Utility 50 Using the Windows Vista™ Utility 52 Using the Windows® XP Utility 54 Configure WPA/WPA2 56 Using the...
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Table of Contents Configure 802.1x 58 Using the D-Link Utility 58 Troubleshooting 60 Wireless Basics 65 Wireless Modes 69 Networking Basics 70 Check your IP address 70 Windows® XP/2000 Users 70 Windows Vista™ Users 70 Statically Assign an IP address 71 Windows® XP/2000 Users 71 Windows Vista™ Users 72 Technical Specifications 73 Contacting Technical Support 75 Warranty 76 Registration 81 D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual
Table of Contents Configure 802.1x 58 Using the D-Link Utility 58 Troubleshooting 60 Wireless Basics 65 Wireless Modes 69 Networking Basics 70 Check your IP address 70 Windows® XP/2000 Users 70 Windows Vista™ Users 70 Statically Assign an IP address 71 Windows® XP/2000 Users 71 Windows Vista™ Users 72 Technical Specifications 73 Contacting Technical Support 75 Warranty 76 Registration 81 D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual
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Product Overview PParocdkuacgteOCvoenrtveinetws • D-Link WDA-2320 RangeBooster G™ Desktop Adapter • Manual and Warranty on CD • D-Link Wireless Utility on CD System Requirements • A desktop computer with an available PCI slot • Windows® Vista™, XP (Service Pack 2) or 2000 (Service Pack 4) • 300MHz processor and at least 64MB of RAM D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual Section 1 -
Product Overview PParocdkuacgteOCvoenrtveinetws • D-Link WDA-2320 RangeBooster G™ Desktop Adapter • Manual and Warranty on CD • D-Link Wireless Utility on CD System Requirements • A desktop computer with an available PCI slot • Windows® Vista™, XP (Service Pack 2) or 2000 (Service Pack 4) • 300MHz processor and at least 64MB of RAM D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual Section 1 -
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...available wireless networks and create and save detailed connectivity profiles for those networks most often accessed. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual Like all D-Link wireless adapters, the WDA-2320 can be used with the latest wireless networking security protocols, including WEP encryption and Wi-Fi...capable of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. The D-Link RangeBooster G™ WDA-2320 is a wireless desktop adapter featuring the latest technology to deliver data transfer rates up to help protect the...
...available wireless networks and create and save detailed connectivity profiles for those networks most often accessed. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual Like all D-Link wireless adapters, the WDA-2320 can be used with the latest wireless networking security protocols, including WEP encryption and Wi-Fi...capable of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. The D-Link RangeBooster G™ WDA-2320 is a wireless desktop adapter featuring the latest technology to deliver data transfer rates up to help protect the...
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... (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11b/g specifications. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual Actual data throughput will obtain a new security key every time he or she connects to 108Mbps*; the WDA-2320 is interoperable with WPA - up to the network, vastly improving the safety of communications on a secret...
... (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11b/g specifications. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual Actual data throughput will obtain a new security key every time he or she connects to 108Mbps*; the WDA-2320 is interoperable with WPA - up to the network, vastly improving the safety of communications on a secret...
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Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs Link A steady light indicates a connection to a wireless network. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual A blinking light indicates activity on the network. Section 1 -
Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs Link A steady light indicates a connection to a wireless network. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual A blinking light indicates activity on the network. Section 1 -
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...have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it 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 built-in ...Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual Also, if you through the installation process. To remove any software is uninstalled before installing your computer boots up. Windows...
...have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it 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 built-in ...Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual Also, if you through the installation process. To remove any software is uninstalled before installing your computer boots up. Windows...
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Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). 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. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager.
Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). 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. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager.
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Disabling the adapter will be displayed. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 10 If you would like to disable the adapter. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. The adapter is now disabled. Section 2 -
Disabling the adapter will be displayed. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 10 If you would like to disable the adapter. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. The adapter is now disabled. Section 2 -
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...will degrade your wireless devices as far away from virtually anywhere within the operating range of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways. Building Materials make a difference. Materials and ... 3. Be aware of your 2.4GHz phone base is minimized. 2. Try to follow these basic guidelines: 1. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 11 Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from your wireless signal. 4. Keep the number of walls, ...
...will degrade your wireless devices as far away from virtually anywhere within the operating range of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways. Building Materials make a difference. Materials and ... 3. Be aware of your 2.4GHz phone base is minimized. 2. Try to follow these basic guidelines: 1. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 11 Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from your wireless signal. 4. Keep the number of walls, ...
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...your computer, go to the next screen. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on the computer and Insert the D-Link WDA-2320 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. If it does start on your CD-ROM drive). If the CD Autorun function does ...not automatically start , proceed to Start > Run. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 12 In the run box type "D:\WDA-2320. Section 2 - Installation Software Installation Warning: Do NOT install the WDA-2320 Desktop Adapter into your computer, type "D:\Drivers\setup.exe".
...your computer, go to the next screen. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on the computer and Insert the D-Link WDA-2320 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. If it does start on your CD-ROM drive). If the CD Autorun function does ...not automatically start , proceed to Start > Run. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 12 In the run box type "D:\WDA-2320. Section 2 - Installation Software Installation Warning: Do NOT install the WDA-2320 Desktop Adapter into your computer, type "D:\Drivers\setup.exe".
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Installation Windows Vista™ Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to continue. To install to continue. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 13 Section 2 - Click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\WDA-2320, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. By default setup will appear.
Installation Windows Vista™ Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to continue. To install to continue. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 13 Section 2 - Click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\WDA-2320, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. By default setup will appear.
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Once the installation is complete, the InstallShield Wizard screen displays. Installation Select the Program Files folder location. Section 2 - WDA-2320 will start configuring your new software installation. This may take few minutes. Click Next to close the window. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 14 Click Finish to continue.
Once the installation is complete, the InstallShield Wizard screen displays. Installation Select the Program Files folder location. Section 2 - WDA-2320 will start configuring your new software installation. This may take few minutes. Click Next to close the window. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 14 Click Finish to continue.
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D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 15 If you to page 17. The following instructions will now appear. Section 2 - Installation The Wireless Connection Wizard will connect you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).
D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 15 If you to page 17. The following instructions will now appear. Section 2 - Installation The Wireless Connection Wizard will connect you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).
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Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to establish connectivity. Section 2 - Press the WPS button on your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. Click Next to your setup. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to complete your wireless network. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 16
Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to establish connectivity. Section 2 - Press the WPS button on your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. Click Next to your setup. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to complete your wireless network. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 16
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Click the Scan button to display the site survey page. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Click Scan to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 17 Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to the site survey page. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to a wireless network and then click Next. Section 2 - Enter the network name (SSID) manually.
Click the Scan button to display the site survey page. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Click Scan to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 17 Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to the site survey page. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to a wireless network and then click Next. Section 2 - Enter the network name (SSID) manually.
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Click Finish to restart my computer now. Installation When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to reboot your setup. If you are prompted to your wireless network. Section 2 - Click Next to complete your computer, select Yes, I want to continue. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 18
Click Finish to restart my computer now. Installation When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to reboot your setup. If you are prompted to your wireless network. Section 2 - Click Next to complete your computer, select Yes, I want to continue. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 18
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Installation Windows® XP Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to the default location: C:\Program Files\DLink\WDA-2320, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. Click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. To install to continue. Select the Program Files folder location. Click Next to continue. By default setup will appear. Click Next to continue. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 19 Section 2 -
Installation Windows® XP Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to the default location: C:\Program Files\DLink\WDA-2320, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. Click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. To install to continue. Select the Program Files folder location. Click Next to continue. By default setup will appear. Click Next to continue. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 19 Section 2 -
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Click Next to page 22. The Wireless Connection Wizard will now appear. Installation The D-Link configuration wizard will now appear. Section 2 - The following instructions will have the option to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). If you to use either the D-Link utility or the built-in Windows® Wireless utility. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 20 If you are using Windows® XP (SP2), you will connect you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to continue.
Click Next to page 22. The Wireless Connection Wizard will now appear. Installation The D-Link configuration wizard will now appear. Section 2 - The following instructions will have the option to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). If you to use either the D-Link utility or the built-in Windows® Wireless utility. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 20 If you are using Windows® XP (SP2), you will connect you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to continue.
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Press the WPS button on your setup. Click Next to complete your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to establish connectivity. Section 2 - When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to your wireless network. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 21 Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot.
Press the WPS button on your setup. Click Next to complete your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to establish connectivity. Section 2 - When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to your wireless network. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 21 Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot.