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...of Contents Product Overview 3 Package Contents 3 System Requirements 3 Introduction 4 Features 5 Hardware Overview 6 Installation 7 Getting Started 7 Remove Existing Installations 7 Disable Other Wireless Adapters 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 10 Adapter Installation 11 Configuration 17 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 17 Wireless Networks 18 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS 19 My Wireless Networks 22 ...XP/2000 Users 48 Windows Vista™ Users 49 Technical Specifications 50 Contacting Technical Support 51 Warranty 52 Registration 58 D-Link DWA-130 User Manual
...of Contents Product Overview 3 Package Contents 3 System Requirements 3 Introduction 4 Features 5 Hardware Overview 6 Installation 7 Getting Started 7 Remove Existing Installations 7 Disable Other Wireless Adapters 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 10 Adapter Installation 11 Configuration 17 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 17 Wireless Networks 18 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS 19 My Wireless Networks 22 ...XP/2000 Users 48 Windows Vista™ Users 49 Technical Specifications 50 Contacting Technical Support 51 Warranty 52 Registration 58 D-Link DWA-130 User Manual
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Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link DWA-130 Wireless N™ USB Adapter • Cradle • Manual and Warranty on CD • D-Link Wireless Connection Manager on CD • Quick Installation Guide System Requirements • A computer or laptop with an available USB 2.0 port • Windows® Vista™, 2000 (Service Pack 4) or XP (Service Pack 2) • CD-ROM Drive • 300MHz processor and at least 64MB of RAM • A draft 802.11n or 802.11g access point or wireless router D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Section 1 -
Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link DWA-130 Wireless N™ USB Adapter • Cradle • Manual and Warranty on CD • D-Link Wireless Connection Manager on CD • Quick Installation Guide System Requirements • A computer or laptop with an available USB 2.0 port • Windows® Vista™, 2000 (Service Pack 4) or XP (Service Pack 2) • CD-ROM Drive • 300MHz processor and at least 64MB of RAM • A draft 802.11n or 802.11g access point or wireless router D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Section 1 -
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... PC. Enjoy the many benefits of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of wireless connectivity today! * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from virtually...from IEEE Standard 802.11g and Draft 802.11n specifications. Compact in size, robust in speed the DWA-130 Wireless N™ USB Adapter is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for use in the home. Powered by -step through the installation process.
... PC. Enjoy the many benefits of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of wireless connectivity today! * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from virtually...from IEEE Standard 802.11g and Draft 802.11n specifications. Compact in size, robust in speed the DWA-130 Wireless N™ USB Adapter is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for use in the home. Powered by -step through the installation process.
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.... • Convenience of Plug & Play installation. • Fully 802.11g compatible. • Draft 802.11n compliant. • Powered by the USB port; You may also use 802.1x for wireless authentication. • Position the DWA-130 almost anywhere in your data and communication than has previously been available. D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Section 1 - no external...
.... • Convenience of Plug & Play installation. • Fully 802.11g compatible. • Draft 802.11n compliant. • Powered by the USB port; You may also use 802.1x for wireless authentication. • Position the DWA-130 almost anywhere in your data and communication than has previously been available. D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Section 1 - no external...
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... your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters • Disable any old software: Windows® XP/Vista™ users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Section...
... your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters • Disable any old software: Windows® XP/Vista™ users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Section...
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Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. 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 disable and select Disable. D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Right-click the adapter you would like to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). Section 2 - From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters.
Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. 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 disable and select Disable. D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Right-click the adapter you would like to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). Section 2 - From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters.
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Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. If you would like to disable the adapter. D-Link DWA-130 User Manual When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. The adapter is now disabled. Section 2 -
Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. If you would like to disable the adapter. D-Link DWA-130 User Manual When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. The adapter is now disabled. Section 2 -
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...mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will travel straight through drywall or open doorways. If you access your wireless network. D-Link DWA-130 User Manual 10 Section 2 - The key to maximizing wireless range is minimized. 2. Keep the number of walls and ceilings ...30 meters.) Position your wireless devices as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless signal. 4. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the number of your network...
...mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will travel straight through drywall or open doorways. If you access your wireless network. D-Link DWA-130 User Manual 10 Section 2 - The key to maximizing wireless range is minimized. 2. Keep the number of walls and ceilings ...30 meters.) Position your wireless devices as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless signal. 4. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the number of your network...
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If the CD Auto-run box type "D:\DWA130.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive). When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-130 USB Adapter into your computer, go to Start > Run. Section 2 - In the run function does not automatically start on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-130 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. Turn on your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. D-Link DWA-130 User Manual 11
If the CD Auto-run box type "D:\DWA130.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive). When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-130 USB Adapter into your computer, go to Start > Run. Section 2 - In the run function does not automatically start on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-130 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. Turn on your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. D-Link DWA-130 User Manual 11
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To install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-130, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. Click Next D-Link DWA-130 User Manual 12 Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. Section 2 - Click Next By default setup will appear.
To install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-130, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. Click Next D-Link DWA-130 User Manual 12 Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. Section 2 - Click Next By default setup will appear.
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Click Next 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). Click Next D-Link DWA-130 User Manual 13 If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. If you to page 15. The following instructions will now appear. Section 2 - Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer.
Click Next 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). Click Next D-Link DWA-130 User Manual 13 If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. If you to page 15. The following instructions will now appear. Section 2 - Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer.
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Click Next to your wireless network. Click Next D-Link DWA-130 User Manual 14 When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to complete 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 establish connectivity. Press the WPS button on your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to your setup. Section 2 -
Click Next to your wireless network. Click Next D-Link DWA-130 User Manual 14 When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to complete 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 establish connectivity. Press the WPS button on your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to your setup. Section 2 -
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Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Click Next D-Link DWA-130 User Manual 15 If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click Next Click the Scan button to the site survey page. Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to display the site survey page. Section 2 - Click Scan to a wireless network and then click Next.
Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Click Next D-Link DWA-130 User Manual 15 If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click Next Click the Scan button to the site survey page. Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to display the site survey page. Section 2 - Click Scan to a wireless network and then click Next.
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Click Next to complete your computer, select Yes, I want to reboot your setup. Click Next Click Finish to your wireless network. Click Finish D-Link DWA-130 User Manual 16 If you are prompted to restart my computer now. Installation When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to continue. Section 2 -
Click Next to complete your computer, select Yes, I want to reboot your setup. Click Next Click Finish to your wireless network. Click Finish D-Link DWA-130 User Manual 16 If you are prompted to restart my computer now. Installation When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to continue. Section 2 -
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How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? Select the Hardware Tab. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to Start > My Computer > Properties. If you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. D-Link DWA-130 User Manual 38 Read the following examples.) 1. Section 5 - Go to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-130.
How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? Select the Hardware Tab. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to Start > My Computer > Properties. If you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. D-Link DWA-130 User Manual 38 Read the following examples.) 1. Section 5 - Go to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-130.
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Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to continue. Click OK to Network Adapters. D-Link DWA-130 USB Adapter Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. Right-click on D-Link DWA-130 USB Adapter. Section 5 - D-Link DWA-130 Wireless USB Adapter D-Link DWA-130 User Manual 39
Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to continue. Click OK to Network Adapters. D-Link DWA-130 USB Adapter Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. Right-click on D-Link DWA-130 USB Adapter. Section 5 - D-Link DWA-130 Wireless USB Adapter D-Link DWA-130 User Manual 39
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...connection. • Check that were previously loaded. 3. If not, there may be a problem with the DWA-130 installed is default. (Double-click on the settings for D-Link products is unable to connect to completely remove drivers that the LED indicators on the wireless router are indicating normal... subnet mask, gateway, and DNS settings are correctly entered for the broadband modem are functioning properly. The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting.) D-Link DWA-130 User Manual 40 Make sure that the LED indicators for the network • In Infrastructure mode, make ...
...connection. • Check that were previously loaded. 3. If not, there may be a problem with the DWA-130 installed is default. (Double-click on the settings for D-Link products is unable to connect to completely remove drivers that the LED indicators on the wireless router are indicating normal... subnet mask, gateway, and DNS settings are correctly entered for the broadband modem are functioning properly. The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting.) D-Link DWA-130 User Manual 40 Make sure that the LED indicators for the network • In Infrastructure mode, make ...
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... appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, and televisions as far away as possible in mind, when you install a wireless network. People like : Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers. Try to attract people. D-Link DWA-130 User Manual 45 Wireless network is usually called "hotspots". If you have a two-story home, you...
... appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, and televisions as far away as possible in mind, when you install a wireless network. People like : Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers. Try to attract people. D-Link DWA-130 User Manual 45 Wireless network is usually called "hotspots". If you have a two-story home, you...
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..., please follow the steps below. Windows® XP/2000 Users • Click on newly installed adapters. You may block a DHCP request on Start > Run. Windows Vista™ Users • Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. D-Link DWA-130 User Manual 47 Some firewall software programs may need administrative access to obtain an IP...
..., please follow the steps below. Windows® XP/2000 Users • Click on newly installed adapters. You may block a DHCP request on Start > Run. Windows Vista™ Users • Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. D-Link DWA-130 User Manual 47 Some firewall software programs may need administrative access to obtain an IP...
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.... Without a receipt, no warranty service will attempt to assist the customer in sufficient detail to allow D-Link to confirm the same, along with software that is properly installed on its suppliers under this Limited Warranty will be, at 1-800-361-5265, who will be done...must submit with the product. If the product is not considered a proof of purchase. • The customer must D-Link DWA-130 User Manual 53 Warranty Limited Software Warranty: D-Link warrants that the non-conforming Software (and all copies thereof) is being sold "As-Is" without any warranty whatsoever ...
.... Without a receipt, no warranty service will attempt to assist the customer in sufficient detail to allow D-Link to confirm the same, along with software that is properly installed on its suppliers under this Limited Warranty will be, at 1-800-361-5265, who will be done...must submit with the product. If the product is not considered a proof of purchase. • The customer must D-Link DWA-130 User Manual 53 Warranty Limited Software Warranty: D-Link warrants that the non-conforming Software (and all copies thereof) is being sold "As-Is" without any warranty whatsoever ...