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...Hardware Overview 7 LEDs 7 Installation 8 Getting Started 8 Remove Existing Installations 8 Disable Other Wireless Adapters 9 Wireless Installation Considerations 11 Adapter Installation 12 Windows Vista™ Installation 16 Push Button Configuration (PBC 19 Configuration 22 D-Link Configuration Utility 22 Wireless Networks 23 My Wireless Networks 24 Support 25 About 26 Windows Vista 27 Wireless Networks 27 Wi-Fi Protected Setup 28 Personal Identification Number (PIN 29 My Wireless Networks 31 Add Profile 32 Modify Profile 33 Support 34 Windows® XP Configuration...
...Hardware Overview 7 LEDs 7 Installation 8 Getting Started 8 Remove Existing Installations 8 Disable Other Wireless Adapters 9 Wireless Installation Considerations 11 Adapter Installation 12 Windows Vista™ Installation 16 Push Button Configuration (PBC 19 Configuration 22 D-Link Configuration Utility 22 Wireless Networks 23 My Wireless Networks 24 Support 25 About 26 Windows Vista 27 Wireless Networks 27 Wi-Fi Protected Setup 28 Personal Identification Number (PIN 29 My Wireless Networks 31 Add Profile 32 Modify Profile 33 Support 34 Windows® XP Configuration...
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Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link WNA-2330 Rangebooster G™ Notebook Adapter • Manual and Warranty on CD • D-Link Wireless Utility on CD System Requirements • A laptop computer with an available 32-bit cardbus slot • Windows® 2000 (Service Pack 4) or XP (Service Pack 2) • 300MHz processor and at least 64MB of RAM • An 802.11g or 802.11b access point (for Infrastructure mode), or another 802.11g or 802.11b wireless adapter (for Ad-Hoc mode.) D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual Section 1 -
Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link WNA-2330 Rangebooster G™ Notebook Adapter • Manual and Warranty on CD • D-Link Wireless Utility on CD System Requirements • A laptop computer with an available 32-bit cardbus slot • Windows® 2000 (Service Pack 4) or XP (Service Pack 2) • 300MHz processor and at least 64MB of RAM • An 802.11g or 802.11b access point (for Infrastructure mode), or another 802.11g or 802.11b wireless adapter (for Ad-Hoc mode.) D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual Section 1 -
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... delivering maximum wireless signal rates of your most demanding notebook computer users. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. The WNA-2330 also supports the latest security features such as industry-wide compatibility. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. ** All devices in wireless connectivity - the RangeBooster G™ WNA-2330 Notebook Adapter. This Wi-Fi certified wireless notebook adapter features extremely high performance as well as WPA and 802.1x, making your existing network hardware...
... delivering maximum wireless signal rates of your most demanding notebook computer users. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. The WNA-2330 also supports the latest security features such as industry-wide compatibility. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. ** All devices in wireless connectivity - the RangeBooster G™ WNA-2330 Notebook Adapter. This Wi-Fi certified wireless notebook adapter features extremely high performance as well as WPA and 802.1x, making your existing network hardware...
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... security for wireless authentication, as well as WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) providing you have the ability to link to a wireless network using 802.1x for your data and communication than has previously been available. • 32-bit Cardbus Performance/Plug & Play Connectivity - D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual The WNA-2330 is a powerful 32-bit Notebook Adapter that installs quickly and easily into laptop PCs, and when used with existing 802.11b or 802.11g compliant routers, access points and cards. Enable wireless connectivity...
... security for wireless authentication, as well as WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) providing you have the ability to link to a wireless network using 802.1x for your data and communication than has previously been available. • 32-bit Cardbus Performance/Plug & Play Connectivity - D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual The WNA-2330 is a powerful 32-bit Notebook Adapter that installs quickly and easily into laptop PCs, and when used with existing 802.11b or 802.11g compliant routers, access points and cards. Enable wireless connectivity...
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... users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual Some utilities may use multiple adapters at different times, make sure the utilities are not set to load when your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters • Disable any built-in wireless adapters • Verify the settings such as the SSID and security settings of the network(s) you want to connect to...
... users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual Some utilities may use multiple adapters at different times, make sure the utilities are not set to load when your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters • Disable any built-in wireless adapters • Verify the settings such as the SSID and security settings of the network(s) you want to connect to...
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... wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range.Typical ranges vary depending on range. Make sure your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is as possible. Materials and objects such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless connection may have a negative effect on the types of walls and ceilings between network devices. D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 11 Section 2 - Keep the number of materials and background RF (radio...
... wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range.Typical ranges vary depending on range. Make sure your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is as possible. Materials and objects such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless connection may have a negative effect on the types of walls and ceilings between network devices. D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 11 Section 2 - Keep the number of materials and background RF (radio...
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... instructions that follow are similar for the other Windows operating systems. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on the computer and Insert the D-Link WNA-2330 Driver CD in Windows XP. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 12 In the run box type "D:\ Drivers\setup.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link...
... instructions that follow are similar for the other Windows operating systems. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on the computer and Insert the D-Link WNA-2330 Driver CD in Windows XP. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 12 In the run box type "D:\ Drivers\setup.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link...
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Enter the network name (SSID) manually. D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 14 Click Next to continue. Installation The D-Link configuration wizard will automatically be brought to the site survey page. Insert the adapter into an available cardbus slot on your computer. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will have the option to display the site survey page. Click Next to continue. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel...
Enter the network name (SSID) manually. D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 14 Click Next to continue. Installation The D-Link configuration wizard will automatically be brought to the site survey page. Insert the adapter into an available cardbus slot on your computer. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will have the option to display the site survey page. Click Next to continue. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel...
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.... D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 23 Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless network. Security: If there is a "lock" icon, this means the wireless network is the name of the wireless device. Section 3 - To connect to connect. SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is secure.You must know the encryption key/security settings to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. Activate Button: Select a wireless network profile from the dropdown menu and...
.... D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 23 Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless network. Security: If there is a "lock" icon, this means the wireless network is the name of the wireless device. Section 3 - To connect to connect. SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is secure.You must know the encryption key/security settings to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. Activate Button: Select a wireless network profile from the dropdown menu and...
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... network display and click Connect. MAC (BSSID): Displays the MAC address of the wireless device. Section 3 - See page 16 for more details. Enter the security information to connect (refer to highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 27 To connect to a network, simply select to the Wireless Security section for more information). Allow up a new window for connection. Security: If there is secure. Connect Button: Select a wireless network from the drop-down menu and click Activate to connect. WPS Button: Button: Opens...
... network display and click Connect. MAC (BSSID): Displays the MAC address of the wireless device. Section 3 - See page 16 for more details. Enter the security information to connect (refer to highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 27 To connect to a network, simply select to the Wireless Security section for more information). Allow up a new window for connection. Security: If there is secure. Connect Button: Select a wireless network from the drop-down menu and click Activate to connect. WPS Button: Button: Opens...
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... other WPS-enabled devices. Section 3 - A connection can be established by the wireless adapter's utility. It is a unique number generated randomly by clicking on the virtual button, then pushing the physical button located on WPS, visit the Wi-Fi Alliance website at www.wi-fi.org. For more information. D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 28 For more information, refer to the intended wireless network. Entering this number into the utility of the WPS-enabled wireless router or access point connects...
... other WPS-enabled devices. Section 3 - A connection can be established by the wireless adapter's utility. It is a unique number generated randomly by clicking on the virtual button, then pushing the physical button located on WPS, visit the Wi-Fi Alliance website at www.wi-fi.org. For more information. D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 28 For more information, refer to the intended wireless network. Entering this number into the utility of the WPS-enabled wireless router or access point connects...
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... type of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) • WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) • WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) • 802.1x (RADIUS) What is converted to protect your wireless network so that you can change keys easily. D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 38 The WNA-2330 offers the following types of encryption determines the key length. 128-bit encryption requires a longer key than...
... type of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) • WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) • WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) • 802.1x (RADIUS) What is converted to protect your wireless network so that you can change keys easily. D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 38 The WNA-2330 offers the following types of encryption determines the key length. 128-bit encryption requires a longer key than...
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... authorized network users can access the network. D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 39 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to improve the security features of TKIP. • User authentication, which is built on a more secure public-key encryption system to be the exact same key entered on a computer's hardware-specific MAC address, which is generally missing in WEP, through the extensible authentication protocol (EAP). The key is built on 802.11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard instead of WEP (Wired...
... authorized network users can access the network. D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 39 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to improve the security features of TKIP. • User authentication, which is built on a more secure public-key encryption system to be the exact same key entered on a computer's hardware-specific MAC address, which is generally missing in WEP, through the extensible authentication protocol (EAP). The key is built on 802.11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard instead of WEP (Wired...
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... like to connect to see the passphrase. Click the Show text in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). 2. Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the D-Link Utility It is using WPA-PSK, the screen (as it . 4. Open the Wireless Utility by double-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless router or access point. D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 44 If you would like to create a new network and enter the WPA-PSK settings, refer...
... like to connect to see the passphrase. Click the Show text in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). 2. Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the D-Link Utility It is using WPA-PSK, the screen (as it . 4. Open the Wireless Utility by double-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless router or access point. D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 44 If you would like to create a new network and enter the WPA-PSK settings, refer...
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... Authentication Protocols allow devices on Advanced Config to request authentication from the drop-down menu. 6. Some RADIUS servers require that the Validate Server field be selected. Select an User Certificate from the RADIUS server in your RADIUS server requires validation. 5. Enter the login information required to EAP Type, select EAP-TLS, LEAP, or EAP-TTLS. D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 49 Click on the network to continue. 4. Click Add to save your RADIUS servers. 8. Wireless Security Configure 802.1x Using the D-Link Utility 802...
... Authentication Protocols allow devices on Advanced Config to request authentication from the drop-down menu. 6. Some RADIUS servers require that the Validate Server field be selected. Select an User Certificate from the RADIUS server in your RADIUS server requires validation. 5. Enter the login information required to EAP Type, select EAP-TLS, LEAP, or EAP-TTLS. D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 49 Click on the network to continue. 4. Click Add to save your RADIUS servers. 8. Wireless Security Configure 802.1x Using the D-Link Utility 802...
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... the IP Address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS settings are correctly entered for the wireless clients and access points. This prevents several clients from trying to the wireless network and/or the Internet. • Check that it . Make sure that the LED indicators on the WLAN icon in the taskbar. If Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the adapter, make sure the same Service Set Identifier (SSID) is unable to connect to establish...
... the IP Address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS settings are correctly entered for the wireless clients and access points. This prevents several clients from trying to the wireless network and/or the Internet. • Check that it . Make sure that the LED indicators on the WLAN icon in the taskbar. If Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the adapter, make sure the same Service Set Identifier (SSID) is unable to connect to establish...
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...: If the router´s LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1, make your IP address 192.168.0.X where X is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP. Step 2 Right-click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections. Make sure that is not in use on your settings. D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 61 Windows® 2000 - Step 4 Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that the number you need to save your router. From...
...: If the router´s LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1, make your IP address 192.168.0.X where X is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP. Step 2 Right-click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections. Make sure that is not in use on your settings. D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 61 Windows® 2000 - Step 4 Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that the number you need to save your router. From...
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... BPSK, 8% PER,-89dBm) Transmitter Output Power 15dBm ± 2dB Internal Antenna Type Dual Antenna Diversity Switching D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 62 Appendix C - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.11g Bus Type 32-bit Cardbus Wireless Signal Rates* • 54Mbps • 48Mbps • 36Mbps • 24Mbps • 18Mbps • 12Mbps • 11Mbps • 9Mbps • 6Mbps • 5.5Mbps • 2Mbps • 1Mbps Security • WPA -
... BPSK, 8% PER,-89dBm) Transmitter Output Power 15dBm ± 2dB Internal Antenna Type Dual Antenna Diversity Switching D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 62 Appendix C - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.11g Bus Type 32-bit Cardbus Wireless Signal Rates* • 54Mbps • 48Mbps • 36Mbps • 24Mbps • 18Mbps • 12Mbps • 11Mbps • 9Mbps • 6Mbps • 5.5Mbps • 2Mbps • 1Mbps Security • WPA -
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... conditions set forth below ("Hardware") will be new or have an identical make, model or part. Any repair or replacement will be warranted for the defective Hardware will be rendered by D-Link upon replacement or refund. If a material defect is subject to repair or replace the defective Hardware, the actual price paid . The replacement hardware need not be , at DLink's option, to repair or replace the defective Hardware during the Software...
... conditions set forth below ("Hardware") will be new or have an identical make, model or part. Any repair or replacement will be warranted for the defective Hardware will be rendered by D-Link upon replacement or refund. If a material defect is subject to repair or replace the defective Hardware, the actual price paid . The replacement hardware need not be , at DLink's option, to repair or replace the defective Hardware during the Software...
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... complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this device must accept any other antenna or transmitter. is encouraged to try to channels 1 through 11 This equipment has been SAR-evaluated for help. D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 69 Warranty FCC...configuration. This transmitter must follow the specific operating instructions for an uncontrolled environment. End users must not be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is firmware-limited to correct the interference by one or more of the following two conditions: (1) This device...
... complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this device must accept any other antenna or transmitter. is encouraged to try to channels 1 through 11 This equipment has been SAR-evaluated for help. D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 69 Warranty FCC...configuration. This transmitter must follow the specific operating instructions for an uncontrolled environment. End users must not be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is firmware-limited to correct the interference by one or more of the following two conditions: (1) This device...