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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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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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... and save detailed connectivity profiles for access to 108Mbps* in the 2.4GHz frequency. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual Actual data throughput will vary. The D-Link RangeBooster G™ WDA-2320 is a wireless desktop adapter featuring the latest technology to deliver data transfer rates up...most often accessed. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11b/g specifications. The WDA-2320 features robust security to connect with other D-Link RangeBooster G™ products delivers throughput speeds capable of handling heavy data payloads including real-time MPEG ...
... and save detailed connectivity profiles for access to 108Mbps* in the 2.4GHz frequency. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual Actual data throughput will vary. The D-Link RangeBooster G™ WDA-2320 is a wireless desktop adapter featuring the latest technology to deliver data transfer rates up...most often accessed. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11b/g specifications. The WDA-2320 features robust security to connect with other D-Link RangeBooster G™ products delivers throughput speeds capable of handling heavy data payloads including real-time MPEG ...
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...OFDM technology (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11b/g specifications. the WDA-2320 is interoperable with existing 802.11b devices to provide a wireless data rate of up to the network, vastly improving...data transfer speeds up to invest in conjunction with other 802.11g devices • Integrates into existing 802.11b wireless networks - D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of communications on a secret key that changes automatically at a regular ...
...OFDM technology (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11b/g specifications. the WDA-2320 is interoperable with existing 802.11b devices to provide a wireless data rate of up to the network, vastly improving...data transfer speeds up to invest in conjunction with other 802.11g devices • Integrates into existing 802.11b wireless networks - D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of communications on a secret key that changes automatically at a regular ...
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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 - 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.
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... > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual If you 've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the utilities are not set to load when your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any ... at different times, make sure the software is uninstalled. To remove any software is uninstalled before installing your D-Link adapter. Installation Installation This section will walk you want to connect to use the built-in device manager before installing the new...
... > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual If you 've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the utilities are not set to load when your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any ... at different times, make sure the software is uninstalled. To remove any software is uninstalled before installing your D-Link adapter. Installation Installation This section will walk you want to connect to use the built-in device manager before installing the new...
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From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to the left of Network Adapters. 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). Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual Section 2 -
From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to the left of Network Adapters. 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). Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual Section 2 -
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Section 2 - If you would like to disable the adapter. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 10 The adapter is now disabled. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers.
Section 2 - If you would like to disable the adapter. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 10 The adapter is now disabled. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers.
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...routers, and computers so that is as possible. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may degrade dramatically or drop completely. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 11 Section 2 - Materials and objects such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your devices so...2.4GHz phone base is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at an angle) for better reception. 3. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the number, thickness and location of your wireless...
...routers, and computers so that is as possible. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may degrade dramatically or drop completely. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 11 Section 2 - Materials and objects such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your devices so...2.4GHz phone base is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at an angle) for better reception. 3. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the number, thickness and location of your wireless...
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... Autorun function does not automatically start , proceed to Start > Run. 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. exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer, go to the next screen. Click Install Drivers. Turn...
... Autorun function does not automatically start , proceed to Start > Run. 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. exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer, go to the next screen. Click Install Drivers. Turn...
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Installation Windows Vista™ Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next to continue. Click Next to continue. 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. 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. Click Next to continue. Click Next to continue. 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. By default setup will appear.
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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. This may take few minutes. Click Finish to continue. Click Next to close the window. Section 2 - Installation Select the Program Files folder location.
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. This may take few minutes. Click Finish to continue. Click Next to close the window. Section 2 - Installation Select the Program Files folder location.
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D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 15 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). Section 2 - If you to page 17. The following instructions will now appear.
D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 15 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). Section 2 - If you to page 17. The following instructions will now appear.
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Click Next to complete your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to establish connectivity. Press the WPS button on your setup. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 16 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. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to your wireless network. Section 2 -
Click Next to complete your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to establish connectivity. Press the WPS button on your setup. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 16 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. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to your wireless network. Section 2 -
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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 If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to a wireless network and then click Next. Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to the site survey page. Section 2 -
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 If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to a wireless network and then click Next. Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to the site survey page. Section 2 -
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Click Finish to restart my computer now. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 18 Section 2 - Installation When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to complete your wireless network. Click Next to your setup.
Click Finish to restart my computer now. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 18 Section 2 - Installation When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to complete your wireless network. Click Next to your setup.
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By default setup will appear. To install to continue. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 19 Click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next to continue. Select the Program Files folder location. 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. Section 2 -
By default setup will appear. To install to continue. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 19 Click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next to continue. Select the Program Files folder location. 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. Section 2 -
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Click Next to a wireless network using Windows® XP (SP2), you will connect you to continue. The following instructions will have the option to page 22. If you are using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Installation The D-Link configuration wizard will now appear. If you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to use either the D-Link utility or the built-in Windows® Wireless utility. The Wireless Connection Wizard will now appear. Section 2 - D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 20
Click Next to a wireless network using Windows® XP (SP2), you will connect you to continue. The following instructions will have the option to page 22. If you are using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Installation The D-Link configuration wizard will now appear. If you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to use either the D-Link utility or the built-in Windows® Wireless utility. The Wireless Connection Wizard will now appear. Section 2 - D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 20
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Press the WPS button on your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 21 Section 2 - Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to establish connectivity. Click Next to your setup. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to complete your wireless network.
Press the WPS button on your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 21 Section 2 - Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to establish connectivity. Click Next to your setup. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to complete your wireless network.