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... 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 Wireless...174; 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...
... 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 Wireless...174; 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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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 - 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
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...capable of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Like all D-Link wireless adapters, the WDA-2320 can be used with a wireless access point or router for both 802.1x and WPA-PSK. The WDA2320 also ...factors, including volume of supporting the government-grade AES encryption and upcoming 802.11i standards. 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.
...capable of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Like all D-Link wireless adapters, the WDA-2320 can be used with a wireless access point or router for both 802.1x and WPA-PSK. The WDA2320 also ...factors, including volume of supporting the government-grade AES encryption and upcoming 802.11i standards. 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.
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... in conjunction with the RADIUS server verifies the identity of communications on the network. • Extra Protection - 802.1x Authentication in all new devices; the WDA-2320 is interoperable with WPA - Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of up to provide a wireless data rate of network traffic, building materials and construction... you to 108Mbps*; Section 1 - Wi-Fi Protected Access authorizes and identifies users based on a secret key that the home user, without a RADIUS server, will vary. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual
... in conjunction with the RADIUS server verifies the identity of communications on the network. • Extra Protection - 802.1x Authentication in all new devices; the WDA-2320 is interoperable with WPA - Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of up to provide a wireless data rate of network traffic, building materials and construction... you to 108Mbps*; Section 1 - Wi-Fi Protected Access authorizes and identifies users based on a secret key that the home user, without a RADIUS server, will vary. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual
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A blinking light indicates activity on the network. Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs Link A steady light indicates a connection to a wireless network. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual Section 1 -
A blinking light indicates activity on the network. Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs Link A steady light indicates a connection to a wireless network. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual Section 1 -
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.../Vista™ users: Click 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 plan to Remove Existing Installations If you've installed a different manufacture's adapter...
.../Vista™ users: Click 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 plan to Remove Existing Installations If you've installed a different manufacture's adapter...
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Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Right-click the adapter you would like to the left of Network Adapters. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Section 2 - To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters).
Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Right-click the adapter you would like to the left of Network Adapters. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Section 2 - To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters).
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When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Section 2 - The adapter is now disabled. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 10 Disabling the adapter will be displayed. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. If you would like to disable the adapter.
When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Section 2 - The adapter is now disabled. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 10 Disabling the adapter will be displayed. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. If you would like to disable the adapter.
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...product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise. 5. Keep your wireless network. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 11 Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the number, thickness and location of materials and background RF (radio frequency...Position devices so that the signal will degrade your devices so that the number of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that is to maximizing wireless range is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at an angle) for better reception. 3.
...product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise. 5. Keep your wireless network. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 11 Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the number, thickness and location of materials and background RF (radio frequency...Position devices so that the signal will degrade your devices so that the number of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that is to maximizing wireless range is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at an angle) for better reception. 3.
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...start on your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 12 Turn on your CD-ROM drive). Installation Software Installation Warning: Do NOT install the WDA-2320 Desktop Adapter into your computer, go to the next screen. ...In the run box type "D:\WDA-2320. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start , proceed...
...start on your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 12 Turn on your CD-ROM drive). Installation Software Installation Warning: Do NOT install the WDA-2320 Desktop Adapter into your computer, go to the next screen. ...In the run box type "D:\WDA-2320. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start , proceed...
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Click Next to continue. Click Next to continue. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 13 To install 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 a different location click Browse and specify the location. Section 2 -
Click Next to continue. Click Next to continue. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 13 To install 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 a different location click Browse and specify the location. Section 2 -
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Once the installation is complete, the InstallShield Wizard screen displays. Click Finish to continue. This may take few minutes. Installation Select the Program Files folder location. WDA-2320 will start configuring your new software installation. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 14 Section 2 - Click Next to close the window.
Once the installation is complete, the InstallShield Wizard screen displays. Click Finish to continue. This may take few minutes. Installation Select the Program Files folder location. WDA-2320 will start configuring your new software installation. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 14 Section 2 - Click Next to close the window.
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D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 15 If you to page 17. 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). The following instructions will now appear. Section 2 -
D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 15 If you to page 17. 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). The following instructions will now appear. Section 2 -
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D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 16 Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to complete your setup. Click Next to your wireless network. 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. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to establish connectivity. Section 2 -
D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 16 Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to complete your setup. Click Next to your wireless network. 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. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to establish connectivity. Section 2 -
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D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 17 Section 2 - 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. Click Scan to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click the Scan button to display the site survey page.
D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 17 Section 2 - 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. Click Scan to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click the Scan button to display the site survey page.
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Click Finish to complete your wireless network. Click Next to continue. Installation When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to restart my computer now. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 18 Section 2 - If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to your setup.
Click Finish to complete your wireless network. Click Next to continue. Installation When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to restart my computer now. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 18 Section 2 - If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to your setup.
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D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 19 Click Next to the default location: C:\Program Files\DLink\WDA-2320, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. By default setup will appear. Click Next to continue. Click Next to continue. Installation Windows® XP Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to continue. Select the Program Files folder location. To install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Section 2 -
D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 19 Click Next to the default location: C:\Program Files\DLink\WDA-2320, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. By default setup will appear. Click Next to continue. Click Next to continue. Installation Windows® XP Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to continue. Select the Program Files folder location. To install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Section 2 -
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The Wireless Connection Wizard will now appear. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 20 The following instructions will have the option to page 22. Click Next to a wireless network using Windows® XP (SP2), you will connect you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to use either the D-Link utility or the built-in Windows® Wireless utility. Installation The D-Link configuration wizard will now appear. If you to continue. If you are using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Section 2 -
The Wireless Connection Wizard will now appear. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 20 The following instructions will have the option to page 22. Click Next to a wireless network using Windows® XP (SP2), you will connect you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to use either the D-Link utility or the built-in Windows® Wireless utility. Installation The D-Link configuration wizard will now appear. If you to continue. If you are using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Section 2 -
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Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to complete your setup. Click Next to your wireless network. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 21 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. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to establish connectivity. Section 2 -
Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to complete your setup. Click Next to your wireless network. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 21 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. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to establish connectivity. Section 2 -