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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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... with a wireless access point or router for access to the Internet in the 2.4GHz frequency. 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 Protected Access (WPA...wireless networks and create and save detailed connectivity profiles for both 802.1x and WPA-PSK. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction The D-Link RangeBooster G™ WDA-2320 is a powerful 32-bit desktop adapter that installs quickly and easily into desktop computers. The ...
... with a wireless access point or router for access to the Internet in the 2.4GHz frequency. 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 Protected Access (WPA...wireless networks and create and save detailed connectivity profiles for both 802.1x and WPA-PSK. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction The D-Link RangeBooster G™ WDA-2320 is a powerful 32-bit desktop adapter that installs quickly and easily into desktop computers. The ...
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... create and save detailed connectivity profiles • Utilizes OFDM technology (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 11Mbps* • Stronger Security than conventional 802.11b...
... create and save detailed connectivity profiles • Utilizes OFDM technology (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 11Mbps* • Stronger Security than conventional 802.11b...
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A blinking light indicates activity on the network. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs Link A steady light indicates a connection to a wireless network. Section 1 -
A blinking light indicates activity on the network. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs Link A steady light indicates a connection to a wireless network. Section 1 -
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Also, if you want to connect to load when your D-Link adapter. 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 ... Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual Windows® XP users may cause a conflict with the new software. If you through the installation process. Installation Installation This section will walk...
Also, if you want to connect to load when your D-Link adapter. 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 ... Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual Windows® XP users may cause a conflict with the new software. If you through the installation process. Installation Installation This section will walk...
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To prevent any unused Ethernet adapters). Right-click the adapter you would like to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable and select Disable. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. Section 2 - Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual
To prevent any unused Ethernet adapters). Right-click the adapter you would like to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable and select Disable. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. Section 2 - Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual
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Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. If you would like to disable the adapter. The adapter is now disabled. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 10 Disabling the adapter will be displayed. Section 2 -
Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. If you would like to disable the adapter. The adapter is now disabled. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 10 Disabling the adapter will be displayed. Section 2 -
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... types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in use. Building Materials make a difference. Try to a minimum - D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 11 Typical ranges vary depending on range. Position devices so that the number of walls, ceilings, or other network devices ...travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that generate RF noise. 5. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that...
... types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in use. Building Materials make a difference. Try to a minimum - D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 11 Typical ranges vary depending on range. Position devices so that the number of walls, ceilings, or other network devices ...travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that generate RF noise. 5. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that...
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... Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. If it does start on the computer and Insert the D-Link WDA-2320 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 12 Section 2 - Turn on your CD-ROM drive). exe" (where D: represents the drive letter...
... Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. If it does start on the computer and Insert the D-Link WDA-2320 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 12 Section 2 - Turn on your CD-ROM drive). exe" (where D: represents the drive letter...
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Click Next to continue. By default setup will appear. Click Next to continue. Installation Windows Vista™ Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 13 Section 2 - To install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\WDA-2320, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive.
Click Next to continue. By default setup will appear. Click Next to continue. Installation Windows Vista™ Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 13 Section 2 - To install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\WDA-2320, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive.
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This may take few minutes. WDA-2320 will start configuring your new software installation. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 14 Once the installation is complete, the InstallShield Wizard screen displays. Click Finish to continue. Section 2 - Installation Select the Program Files folder location. Click Next to close the window.
This may take few minutes. WDA-2320 will start configuring your new software installation. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 14 Once the installation is complete, the InstallShield Wizard screen displays. Click Finish to continue. Section 2 - Installation Select the Program Files folder location. Click Next to close the window.
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If you to page 17. Section 2 - The following instructions will now appear. 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. Section 2 - The following instructions will now appear. 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
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D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 16 Press the WPS button on your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to complete your setup. Click Next to establish connectivity. Section 2 - When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to your wireless network. 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.
D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 16 Press the WPS button on your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to complete your setup. Click Next to establish connectivity. Section 2 - When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to your wireless network. 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.
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D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 17 Click the Scan button to a wireless network and then click Next. Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click Scan to the site survey page. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. Section 2 - Enter the network name (SSID) manually.
D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 17 Click the Scan button to a wireless network and then click Next. Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click Scan to the site survey page. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. Section 2 - Enter the network name (SSID) manually.
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Click Next to continue. Click Finish to complete your wireless network. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to your setup. Installation When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to restart my computer now. Section 2 - D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 18
Click Next to continue. Click Finish to complete your wireless network. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to your setup. Installation When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to restart my computer now. Section 2 - D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 18
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Section 2 - Select the Program Files folder location. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 19 Click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. By default setup will appear. To install to continue. Click Next to continue. 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 continue.
Section 2 - Select the Program Files folder location. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 19 Click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. By default setup will appear. To install to continue. Click Next to continue. 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 continue.
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Click Next to page 22. If you will now appear. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 20 The Wireless Connection Wizard will have the option to use either the D-Link utility or the built-in Windows® Wireless utility. If you are using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). The following instructions will now appear. Installation The D-Link configuration wizard will connect you to a wireless network using Windows® XP (SP2), you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to continue. Section 2 -
Click Next to page 22. If you will now appear. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 20 The Wireless Connection Wizard will have the option to use either the D-Link utility or the built-in Windows® Wireless utility. If you are using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). The following instructions will now appear. Installation The D-Link configuration wizard will connect you to a wireless network using Windows® XP (SP2), you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to continue. Section 2 -
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Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to complete your setup. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 21 Section 2 - Click Next to your wireless network. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to establish connectivity. Press the WPS button on your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot.
Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to complete your setup. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 21 Section 2 - Click Next to your wireless network. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to establish connectivity. Press the WPS button on your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot.