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...6 Hardware Overview 7 Installation 8 Getting Started 8 Remove Existing Installations 8 Disable Other Wireless Adapters 9 Wireless Installation Considerations 11 Software Installation 12 Windows Vista™ Installation 13 Push Button Configuration (PBC 16 Windows® XP Installation 19 Push Button Configuration (PBC 21 Configuration 24 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 24 Windows Vista 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...
...6 Hardware Overview 7 Installation 8 Getting Started 8 Remove Existing Installations 8 Disable Other Wireless Adapters 9 Wireless Installation Considerations 11 Software Installation 12 Windows Vista™ Installation 13 Push Button Configuration (PBC 16 Windows® XP Installation 19 Push Button Configuration (PBC 21 Configuration 24 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 24 Windows Vista 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...
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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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... encryption and upcoming 802.11i standards. 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. Plus, the WDA-2320 also includes a configuration utility to help protect the wireless network from IEEE Standard 802.11b/g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. The WDA-2320 also works with 802.11b-compliant devices and when used in infrastructure mode to connect with a wireless access point...
... encryption and upcoming 802.11i standards. 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. Plus, the WDA-2320 also includes a configuration utility to help protect the wireless network from IEEE Standard 802.11b/g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. The WDA-2320 also works with 802.11b-compliant devices and when used in infrastructure mode to connect with a wireless access point...
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... the home user, without a RADIUS server, will vary. up to invest in all new devices; 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 - Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of up to 108Mbps*; D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual Wi-Fi Protected Access authorizes and identifies users based on a secret key that changes automatically...
... the home user, without a RADIUS server, will vary. up to invest in all new devices; 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 - Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of up to 108Mbps*; D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual Wi-Fi Protected Access authorizes and identifies users based on a secret key that changes automatically...
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... built-in wireless utility for all adapters. Installation Installation This section will walk you 've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the utilities are not set to use the built-in wireless adapters • Verify the settings such as the SSID and security settings 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 WDA-2320 User Manual...
... built-in wireless utility for all adapters. Installation Installation This section will walk you 've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the utilities are not set to use the built-in wireless adapters • Verify the settings such as the SSID and security settings 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 WDA-2320 User Manual...
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..., lights, and home security systems), your wireless signal. 4. Building Materials make a difference. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 11 each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter's range from your wireless devices as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will travel straight through drywall or open doorways. Materials and objects such as possible. Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection...
..., lights, and home security systems), your wireless signal. 4. Building Materials make a difference. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 11 each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter's range from your wireless devices as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will travel straight through drywall or open doorways. Materials and objects such as possible. Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection...
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... letter of your computer, type "D:\Drivers\setup.exe". If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your CD-ROM drive). If it does start on the computer and Insert the D-Link WDA-2320 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. Installation Software Installation Warning: Do NOT install the WDA-2320 Desktop Adapter into your computer, go to the next screen. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 12 If the CD...
... letter of your computer, type "D:\Drivers\setup.exe". If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your CD-ROM drive). If it does start on the computer and Insert the D-Link WDA-2320 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. Installation Software Installation Warning: Do NOT install the WDA-2320 Desktop Adapter into your computer, go to the next screen. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 12 If the CD...
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When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to establish connectivity. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 16 Press the WPS button on your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to your wireless network. Section 2 - Click Next to your setup. Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to complete 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. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 16 Press the WPS button on your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to your wireless network. Section 2 - Click Next to your setup. Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to complete your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot.
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... manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to configure your desktop. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 24 Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® Vista™ please skip to page 25 or Windows® XP skip to page 34. Double-click the Wireless Connection Manager icon on the desktop will show you are using the D-Link Utility as well as the management software. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link WDA-2320 uses the Wireless Connection Manager...
... manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to configure your desktop. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 24 Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® Vista™ please skip to page 25 or Windows® XP skip to page 34. Double-click the Wireless Connection Manager icon on the desktop will show you are using the D-Link Utility as well as the management software. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link WDA-2320 uses the Wireless Connection Manager...
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... 3 - To connect to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless network. Channel: Connect to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. WPS Button: Rescans for more information). Refresh Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. Active Button: D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 25 Signal: If there is a "lock" icon, this means the wireless network is the name of the wireless connection. Displays the channel of the wireless device. If the network is secure, a pop-up...
... 3 - To connect to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless network. Channel: Connect to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. WPS Button: Rescans for more information). Refresh Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. Active Button: D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 25 Signal: If there is a "lock" icon, this means the wireless network is the name of the wireless connection. Displays the channel of the wireless device. If the network is secure, a pop-up...
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... the wireless adapter's utility. Entering this number in the utility that connects you with the intended wireless network. Refer to have the access point or wireless router nearby during setup. Section 3 - D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 26 Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) System is recommended to page 21. It is designed for easy setup of the WPS-enabled wireless router or access point connects you to the next page for more information on the access point or wireless router within...
... the wireless adapter's utility. Entering this number in the utility that connects you with the intended wireless network. Refer to have the access point or wireless router nearby during setup. Section 3 - D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 26 Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) System is recommended to page 21. It is designed for easy setup of the WPS-enabled wireless router or access point connects you to the next page for more information on the access point or wireless router within...
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.... MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless network. Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. Active Button: D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 34 Refresh Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down menu and click Active to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is secure, a pop-up to 30 seconds to connect. Channel: Connect to connect...
.... MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless network. Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. Active Button: D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 34 Refresh Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down menu and click Active to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is secure, a pop-up to 30 seconds to connect. Channel: Connect to connect...
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D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 35 Section 3 - For more information. It is a unique number generated randomly by clicking on the virtual button, then pushing the physical button on WPS, visit the Wi-Fi Alliance website at www.wi-fi.org. Entering this number in the utility that connects you with the intended wireless network. A connection can be established by the wireless adapter's utility. Refer to have the access point or wireless router nearby during setup. "Personal...
D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 35 Section 3 - For more information. It is a unique number generated randomly by clicking on the virtual button, then pushing the physical button on WPS, visit the Wi-Fi Alliance website at www.wi-fi.org. Entering this number in the utility that connects you with the intended wireless network. A connection can be established by the wireless adapter's utility. Refer to have the access point or wireless router nearby during setup. "Personal...
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....11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard instead of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). The password can access the network. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 49 WEP regulates access to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network. WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to ensure that only authorized network users can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. Section 4 - EAP is built on a more secure public-key encryption system to authenticate your wireless router or access point. The key is WPA? This key must...
....11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard instead of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). The password can access the network. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 49 WEP regulates access to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network. WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to ensure that only authorized network users can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. Section 4 - EAP is built on a more secure public-key encryption system to authenticate your wireless router or access point. The key is WPA? This key must...
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... a new network and enter the WPA-PSK settings, refer to know the WPA-PSK passphrase being used. 1. Unchecking it will hide it is using WPA-PSK, the screen (as it . 4. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your wireless router or access point before configuring your desktop. 2. Click the Show text in the password field box to enable WPA-PSK on your wireless adapter. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 50 Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the D-Link Utility...
... a new network and enter the WPA-PSK settings, refer to know the WPA-PSK passphrase being used. 1. Unchecking it will hide it is using WPA-PSK, the screen (as it . 4. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your wireless router or access point before configuring your desktop. 2. Click the Show text in the password field box to enable WPA-PSK on your wireless adapter. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 50 Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the D-Link Utility...
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... network, you would like to connect to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. Select Connect to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 52 Section 4 - Open the Windows® Vista™ Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to a network. 2. Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the Windows® Vista Utility...
... network, you would like to connect to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. Select Connect to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 52 Section 4 - Open the Windows® Vista™ Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to a network. 2. Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the Windows® Vista Utility...
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... computer. 4. The WDA-2320 Power and Link lights are listed in the Using the Configuration Utility section in this manual.) D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 62 Section 5 - Turn on the Access Point, and then turn on the Access Point or wireless router. • Move the WDA-2320 and Access Point or Wireless router into the same room and then test the wireless connection. • Disable all security settings. (WEP, MAC Address Control, AES) • Make sure that the Radio is firmly inserted into the PCI slot of your Access Point and the...
... computer. 4. The WDA-2320 Power and Link lights are listed in the Using the Configuration Utility section in this manual.) D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 62 Section 5 - Turn on the Access Point, and then turn on the Access Point or wireless router. • Move the WDA-2320 and Access Point or Wireless router into the same room and then test the wireless connection. • Disable all security settings. (WEP, MAC Address Control, AES) • Make sure that the Radio is firmly inserted into the PCI slot of your Access Point and the...
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... key as other devices on the network. 7. How can I troubleshoot distance issues using the WDA-2320? • Move the WDA-2320 and Access Point or Wireless router into the same room and then test the wireless connection. • Change the channel of the Access Point. • Move devices within the line of sight. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 64 Double-click on the settings for the wireless adapter. • If Security is enabled, make sure the same Service Set Identifier (SSID) is configured properly. The SSID factory default setting...
... key as other devices on the network. 7. How can I troubleshoot distance issues using the WDA-2320? • Move the WDA-2320 and Access Point or Wireless router into the same room and then test the wireless connection. • Change the channel of the Access Point. • Move devices within the line of sight. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 64 Double-click on the settings for the wireless adapter. • If Security is enabled, make sure the same Service Set Identifier (SSID) is configured properly. The SSID factory default setting...
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Wireless LANs are helping people to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are used increasingly in order to work and communicate more efficiently. Wireless adapter cards used to enjoy the freedom that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of products will be beneficial for mobile network devices to link to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it...
Wireless LANs are helping people to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are used increasingly in order to work and communicate more efficiently. Wireless adapter cards used to enjoy the freedom that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of products will be beneficial for mobile network devices to link to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it...
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... IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway of your adapter. Some firewall software programs may need administrative access to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 70 If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your router. Windows® XP/2000 Users • Click on Start > Run. Windows Vista™ Users • Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link wireless adapter and have established a wireless connection, by default, the...
... IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway of your adapter. Some firewall software programs may need administrative access to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 70 If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your router. Windows® XP/2000 Users • Click on Start > Run. Windows Vista™ Users • Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link wireless adapter and have established a wireless connection, by default, the...
