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... 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 32 About 33 Windows® XP 34...
... 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 32 About 33 Windows® XP 34...
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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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... your office or home network. The WDA2320 also includes a configuration utility to discover available wireless networks and create and save detailed connectivity profiles for both 802.1x and WPA-PSK. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual The D-Link RangeBooster G™ WDA-2320 is a wireless desktop adapter featuring the latest technology to deliver data transfer rates up to discover available...
... your office or home network. The WDA2320 also includes a configuration utility to discover available wireless networks and create and save detailed connectivity profiles for both 802.1x and WPA-PSK. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual The D-Link RangeBooster G™ WDA-2320 is a wireless desktop adapter featuring the latest technology to deliver data transfer rates up to discover available...
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... that the home user, without a RADIUS server, will vary. up to 15x faster than ever before with WPA - the WDA-2320 is interoperable with existing 802.11b devices to provide a wireless data rate of communications on the network. • Extra Protection - 802.1x Authentication in all new devices; Environmental factors may... used with the RADIUS server verifies the identity of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual achieve data transfer speeds up to 108Mbps*; Section 1 -
... that the home user, without a RADIUS server, will vary. up to 15x faster than ever before with WPA - the WDA-2320 is interoperable with existing 802.11b devices to provide a wireless data rate of communications on the network. • Extra Protection - 802.1x Authentication in all new devices; Environmental factors may... used with the RADIUS server verifies the identity of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual achieve data transfer speeds up to 108Mbps*; Section 1 -
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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 - A blinking light indicates activity on the network.
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...: 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 Getting Started Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of the network(s) you want to connect to load when your...
...: 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 Getting Started Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of the network(s) you want to connect to load when your...
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Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Section 2 - To prevent any unused Ethernet adapters). Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. Right-click the adapter you would like to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable and select Disable. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters.
Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Section 2 - To prevent any unused Ethernet adapters). Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. Right-click the adapter you would like to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable and select Disable. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters.
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... studs may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Position devices so that generate RF noise. 5. Make sure your wireless signal. 4. Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the signal will degrade your 2.4GHz phone base is to be almost...45-degree angle appears to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Materials and objects such as far away from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your wireless network. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 11
... studs may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Position devices so that generate RF noise. 5. Make sure your wireless signal. 4. Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the signal will degrade your 2.4GHz phone base is to be almost...45-degree angle appears to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Materials and objects such as far away from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your wireless network. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 11
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The following instructions will now appear. If you to page 17. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 15 Section 2 - 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. If you to page 17. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 15 Section 2 - 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).
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Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to complete your setup. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 16 Click Next to your wireless network. Section 2 - 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.
Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to complete your setup. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 16 Click Next to your wireless network. Section 2 - 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.
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Click Scan to the site survey page. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. Section 2 - Click the Scan button to a wireless network and then click Next. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 17 Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next.
Click Scan to the site survey page. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. Section 2 - Click the Scan button to a wireless network and then click Next. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 17 Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next.
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Click Finish to complete your wireless network. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 18 Installation When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to restart my computer now. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to your setup. Click Next to continue. Section 2 -
Click Finish to complete your wireless network. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 18 Installation When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to restart my computer now. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to your setup. Click Next to continue. Section 2 -
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The following instructions will have the option to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). If you are using Windows® XP (SP2), you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to continue. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 20 The Wireless Connection Wizard will now appear. Installation The D-Link configuration wizard will now appear. If you will connect you to use either the D-Link utility or the built-in Windows® Wireless utility. Click Next to page 22. Section 2 -
The following instructions will have the option to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). If you are using Windows® XP (SP2), you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to continue. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 20 The Wireless Connection Wizard will now appear. Installation The D-Link configuration wizard will now appear. If you will connect you to use either the D-Link utility or the built-in Windows® Wireless utility. Click Next to page 22. Section 2 -
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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 network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 21 Click Next to your setup. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to complete your wireless network. Section 2 -
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 network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 21 Click Next to your setup. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to complete your wireless network. Section 2 -
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Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to display the site survey page. Click Next to continue or click Scan to a wireless network and then click Next. Section 2 - Click the Scan button to the site survey page. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 22 If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Connect.
Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to display the site survey page. Click Next to continue or click Scan to a wireless network and then click Next. Section 2 - Click the Scan button to the site survey page. D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 22 If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Connect.
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D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 23 Section 2 - Installation If the wireless network you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to is using WEP, enter the WEP key. Click Next to continue. If you are trying to connect to continue. Click Finish to continue. Click Next to is using WPA-PSK, enter the WPA-PSK passphrase. If the wireless network you are trying to connect to restart my computer now.
D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 23 Section 2 - Installation If the wireless network you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to is using WEP, enter the WEP key. Click Next to continue. If you are trying to connect to continue. Click Finish to continue. Click Next to is using WPA-PSK, enter the WPA-PSK passphrase. If the wireless network you are trying to connect to restart my computer now.
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... 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 as the Windows® ...XP Zero Configuration Utility. Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows...
... 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 as the Windows® ...XP Zero Configuration Utility. Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows...
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.... You must know the encryption Security: key/security settings to connect. Section 3 - Active Button: D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 25 Displays the channel of the wireless network. Configuration Windows Vista Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is secure. If the network is secure, a pop-up to...
.... You must know the encryption Security: key/security settings to connect. Section 3 - Active Button: D-Link WDA-2320 User Manual 25 Displays the channel of the wireless network. Configuration Windows Vista Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is secure. If the network is secure, a pop-up to...
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... virtual button in the utility of security-enabled Wi-Fi networks. Entering this number in the utility that connects you with the intended wireless network. wi-fi.org. "Push Button Configuration" (PBC) is recommended to other WPS-enabled devices. Refer to the next page ... wireless router within 120 seconds. Section 3 - Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) System 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. D-Link WDA-2320 ...
... virtual button in the utility of security-enabled Wi-Fi networks. Entering this number in the utility that connects you with the intended wireless network. wi-fi.org. "Push Button Configuration" (PBC) is recommended to other WPS-enabled devices. Refer to the next page ... wireless router within 120 seconds. Section 3 - Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) System 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. D-Link WDA-2320 ...