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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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..., including volume of supporting the government-grade AES encryption and upcoming 802.11i standards. 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... in your office or home network. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 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 D-Link RangeBooster G™ WDA-2320 is a wireless desktop adapter featuring the...
..., including volume of supporting the government-grade AES encryption and upcoming 802.11i standards. 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... in your office or home network. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 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 D-Link RangeBooster G™ WDA-2320 is a wireless desktop adapter featuring the...
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... 10,000 packets, ensuring greater security • Pre Shared Key mode means that the home user, without a RADIUS server, will vary. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual no need to 11Mbps* • Stronger Security than conventional 802.11b networks, when used with other 802.11g devices •... Integrates into existing 802.11b wireless networks - the WDA-2320 is interoperable with existing 802.11b devices to provide a wireless data rate of would be clients • User-friendly configuration and diagnostic ...
... 10,000 packets, ensuring greater security • Pre Shared Key mode means that the home user, without a RADIUS server, will vary. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual no need to 11Mbps* • Stronger Security than conventional 802.11b networks, when used with other 802.11g devices •... Integrates into existing 802.11b wireless networks - the WDA-2320 is interoperable with existing 802.11b devices to provide a wireless data rate of would be clients • User-friendly configuration and diagnostic ...
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Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs Link A steady light indicates a connection to a wireless network. A blinking light indicates activity on the network. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual Section 1 -
Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs Link A steady light indicates a connection to a wireless network. A blinking light indicates activity on the network. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual Section 1 -
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...8226; Verify the settings such as the SSID and security settings of the network(s) you want to connect to load when your D-Link adapter. Also, if you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure the software is uninstalled. Some utilities may use...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 If you through the installation process. If you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in wireless utility for all adapters. ...
...8226; Verify the settings such as the SSID and security settings of the network(s) you want to connect to load when your D-Link adapter. Also, if you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure the software is uninstalled. Some utilities may use...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 If you through the installation process. If you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in wireless utility for all adapters. ...
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From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 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). Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. 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. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 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). Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. 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 -
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When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. The adapter is now disabled. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. Section 2 - If you would like to disable the adapter. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 10
When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. The adapter is now disabled. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. Section 2 - If you would like to disable the adapter. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 10
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... or open doorways. Keep in use. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between network devices. Building Materials make a difference. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 11 Be aware of your adapter's range from electrical devices or appliances that the signal passes through , may degrade dramatically ... phones or X-10 (wireless products such as far away from virtually anywhere within the operating range of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the number, thickness and location of walls or ceilings is minimized. 2. The key to maximizing wireless range...
... or open doorways. Keep in use. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between network devices. Building Materials make a difference. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 11 Be aware of your adapter's range from electrical devices or appliances that the signal passes through , may degrade dramatically ... phones or X-10 (wireless products such as far away from virtually anywhere within the operating range of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the number, thickness and location of walls or ceilings is minimized. 2. The key to maximizing wireless range...
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...installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start , proceed to Start > Run. Click Install Drivers. In the run box type "D:\WDA-2320. Installation Software Installation Warning: Do NOT install the WDA-2320 Desktop Adapter into your CD-ROM drive...). Turn on your computer, go to the next screen. If it does start on the computer and Insert the D-Link WDA-2320 Driver CD in the CD-...
...installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start , proceed to Start > Run. Click Install Drivers. In the run box type "D:\WDA-2320. Installation Software Installation Warning: Do NOT install the WDA-2320 Desktop Adapter into your CD-ROM drive...). Turn on your computer, go to the next screen. If it does start on the computer and Insert the D-Link WDA-2320 Driver CD in the CD-...
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Installation Windows Vista™ Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to continue. Click Next to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\WDA-2320, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 13 By default setup will appear. Click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. To install to continue. Section 2 -
Installation Windows Vista™ Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to continue. Click Next to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\WDA-2320, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 13 By default setup will appear. Click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. To install to continue. Section 2 -
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This may take few minutes. Installation Select the Program Files folder location. Once the installation is complete, the InstallShield Wizard screen displays. Click Next to close the window. Click Finish to continue. WDA-2320 will start configuring your new software installation. Section 2 - D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 14
This may take few minutes. Installation Select the Program Files folder location. Once the installation is complete, the InstallShield Wizard screen displays. Click Next to close the window. Click Finish to continue. WDA-2320 will start configuring your new software installation. Section 2 - D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 14
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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 - D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 15 If you to page 17.
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Click Next to complete your wireless network. 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 your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to your setup. 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 complete your wireless network. 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 your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to your setup. Press the WPS button on your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot.
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Section 2 - Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to display the site survey page. Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Scan to a wireless network and then click Next. Click the Scan button to the site survey page. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 17 If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next.
Section 2 - Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to display the site survey page. Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Scan to a wireless network and then click Next. Click the Scan button to the site survey page. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 17 If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next.
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Click Finish to your setup. Click Next to restart my computer now. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to complete your wireless network. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 18 Section 2 - Installation When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to continue.
Click Finish to your setup. Click Next to restart my computer now. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to complete your wireless network. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 18 Section 2 - Installation When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to continue.
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Click Next to continue. Select the Program Files folder location. Click Next to continue. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 19 Click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. By default setup will appear. 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. To install to continue. Section 2 -
Click Next to continue. Select the Program Files folder location. Click Next to continue. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 19 Click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. By default setup will appear. 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. To install to continue. Section 2 -
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The following instructions will connect you to a wireless network using Windows® XP (SP2), you will have the option to use either the D-Link utility or the built-in Windows® Wireless utility. Installation The D-Link configuration wizard will now appear. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 20 Section 2 - If you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to continue. The Wireless Connection Wizard will now appear. If you are using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Click Next to page 22.
The following instructions will connect you to a wireless network using Windows® XP (SP2), you will have the option to use either the D-Link utility or the built-in Windows® Wireless utility. Installation The D-Link configuration wizard will now appear. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 20 Section 2 - If you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to continue. The Wireless Connection Wizard will now appear. If you are using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Click Next to page 22.
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Section 2 - Click Next 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 wireless network. Press the WPS button on your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to your setup. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to establish connectivity. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 21
Section 2 - Click Next 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 wireless network. Press the WPS button on your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to your setup. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to establish connectivity. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 21