D-Link DWA-510 User manual

2D-Link DWA-510 User Manual

Table of Contents

Product Overview ...................................................3

Package Contents ..............................................................3

System Requirements .......................................................3

Introduction .......................................................................4

Features .............................................................................5

Hardware Overview ...........................................................6

LEDs ...........................................................................6

Installation ...........................................................7

Getting Started ..................................................................7

Remove Existing Installations .....................................7

Disable Other Wireless Adapters .................................8

Wireless Installation Considerations ................................10

Adapter Installation..........................................................11

Conﬁguration ...................................................... 18

D-Link Conﬁguration Utility .............................................18

Wireless Networks ....................................................19

D-Link Wi-Fi Protected Setup .................................... 20

My Wireless Networks ..............................................21

Support .....................................................................24

About ........................................................................25

Connect to a Wireless Network

Using Windows

®

Vista

™

...................................................26

Connect to a Wireless NetworkWindows

®

XP .................27

Disabling The Windows

®

XP Utility ...........................28

Wireless Security ................................................. 30

What is WEP? ..................................................................30

What is WPA? ..................................................................31

Conﬁgure WEP ................................................................32

Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager .......32

Using the Windows

®

Vista ........................................34

Using the Windows

®

XP Utility .................................36

Conﬁgure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase ..................................38

Using the Windows

®

Vista ........................................40

Using the Windows

®

XP Utility .................................42

Conﬁgure WPA/WPA2 .....................................................44

Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager .......44

Conﬁgure 802.1x .............................................................45

Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager .......45

How to Setup DWA-510 connection with PSP X-link via

Windows Zero Conﬁguration ....................................46

Troubleshooting ................................................... 50

Wireless Basics ................................................... 55

Networking Basics ................................................ 60

Check your IP address .....................................................60

Statically Assign an IP address ........................................61

Technical Speciﬁcations ......................................... 62

3D-Link DWA-510 User Manual

Section 1 - Product Overview

•D-LinkDWA-510WirelessGDesktopAdapter

•Manual,Software,andWarrantyonCD

System Requirements

•AdesktopcomputerwithanavailablePCIslot

•Windows

®

2000,XP,98SE,MeorVista

•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, Peer-to-Peer networking mode.)

Product Overview

Package Contents

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Section 1 - Product Overview

Introduction

The D-Link Wireless G DWA-510 Desktop adapter features the very latest in advanced wireless silicon chip technology to deliver

a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps* in the 2.4GHz frequency. The DWA-510also works with 802.11b standard

wireless devices and when used with other D-Link Wireless G products delivers throughput speeds capable of handling heavy data

payloads.

The DWA-510 also includes a conﬁguration utility to discover available wireless networks and create and save detailed connectivity

proﬁles for those networks most often accessed.

The DWA-510 is a powerful 32-bit Desktop adapter that installs quickly and easily into desktop PCs and when used

with other D-Link Wireless G products automatically connects to the network. Like all D-Link wireless adapters, the

DWA-510canbeusedinAd-Hocmodetoconnectdirectlywithother2.4GHzwirelesscomputersforpeer-to-peerlesharingor

in Infrastructure mode to connect with a wireless access point or wireless router for access to the Internet in your ofﬁce or home

network. The DWA-510 is an ideal solution enabling wireless networking capabilities on desktops PCs for the home or ofﬁce.

*MaximumwirelesssignalratederivedfromIEEEStandard802.11gspecications.Actualdatathroughputwillvary.Networkconditionsandenvironmentalfactors,

includingvolumeofnetworktrafc,buildingmaterialsandconstruction,andnetworkoverhead,loweractualdatathroughputrate.Environmentalfactorswilladversely

affect wireless signal range.

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•FasterWirelessNetworking-Fasterdatatransfersmeanincreasedproductivity.WiththeDWA-510inyourdesktop

PC,youwillhavetheexibilityofwirelessnetworkingspeedsthatsaveyoutimeandmoney.

•Compatiblewith802.11band802.11gDevices-FullycompatiblewiththeIEEE802.11band802.11gstandards,the

DWA-510canconnectwithexisting802.11bor802.11gcompliantrouters,accesspointsandcards.Thatmeansyoucan

still communicate with colleagues and friends while you have the ability to link to even more wireless networks.

•32-bit PCI Performance/Plug & Play Connectivity - The DWA-510 is a powerful 32-bit PCI adapter that installs quickly

andeasilyintodesktopPCs,andwhenusedwithotherD-LinkWirelessGproductswillautomaticallyconnecttothe

network out of the box.

•User-friendly conﬁguration and diagnostic utilities.

Features

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Hardware Overview

LEDs

ACT

A blinking light indicates transmission of

data.

Link

A steady light indicates a connection to a

wireless network.

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Getting Started

Installation

Thissectionwillwalkyouthroughtheinstallationprocess.Ifyouhaveabuilt-inwirelessadapter,pleasedisableitindevicemanager

beforeinstallingyourD-Linkadapter.Also,ifyouhavepreviouslyinstalledanotherwirelessadapter,pleasemakesureanysoftware

is uninstalled.

Beforeinstalling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

Remove Existing Installations

Ifyou’veinstalledadifferentmanufacture’sadapteroradifferentmodelD-Linkadapter,makesurethesoftwareisuninstalledbefore

installingthenewsoftware.Someutilitiesmaycauseaconictwiththenewsoftware.Ifyouplantousemultipleadaptersatdifferent

times,makesuretheutilitiesarenotsettoloadwhenyourcomputerbootsup.Windows

®

XP users may use the built-in wireless

utility for all adapters.

Toremoveanyoldsoftware:

Windows

®

Vistausers:ClickStart > Control Panel > Program & Features.

Windows

®

XPusers:ClickStart > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs.

Windows

®

2000users:ClickStart > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs.

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Disable Other Wireless Adapters

Mostnewerlaptopsmayincludeabuilt-inwirelessadapter.TopreventanyconictsorconfusionwiththeD-Linkwirelessadapter,

itisrecommendedtodisablethewirelessadapter(aswellasanyunusedEthernetadapters).

Fromthedesktop,right-clickontheMy Computer icon and select Properties.

Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Scroll down the list and

click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters.

Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable.

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Click Yes to disable the adapter.

Theadapterisnowdisabled.Whendisabled,aredXwillbedisplayed.

Disabling the adapter will not remove the drivers. If you would like to use

theadapter,simplyright-clickitandselectEnable.

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Wireless Installation Considerations

The D-Link wireless adapter lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating

rangeofyourwirelessnetwork.Keepinmind,however,thatthenumber,thicknessandlocationofwalls,ceilings,orotherobjectsthat

thewirelesssignalsmustpassthrough,maylimittherange.Typicalrangesvarydependingonthetypesofmaterialsandbackground

RF(radiofrequency)noiseinyourhomeorbusiness.Thekeytomaximizingwirelessrangeistofollowthesebasicguidelines:

1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link adapter and other network devices to a minimum - each

wallorceilingcanreduceyouradapter’srangefrom3-90feet(1-30meters.)Positionyourdevicessothatthenumber

ofwallsorceilingsisminimized.

2.Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a

45-degreeangleappearstobealmost3feet(1meter)thick.Ata2-degreeangleitlooksover42feet(14meters)

thick!Positiondevicessothatthesignalwilltravelstraightthroughawallorceiling(insteadofatanangle)for

better reception.

3.BuildingMaterialsmakeadifference.Asolidmetaldoororaluminumstudsmayhaveanegativeeffectonrange.

Trytopositionaccesspoints,wirelessrouters,andcomputerssothatthesignalpassesthroughdrywalloropen

doorways.Materialsandobjectssuchasglass,steel,metal,wallswithinsulation,water(shtanks),mirrors,le

cabinets,brick,andconcretewilldegradeyourwirelesssignal.

4.Keepyourproductaway(atleast3-6feetor1-2meters)fromelectricaldevicesorappliancesthatgenerateRF

noise.

5.Ifyouareusing2.4GHzcordlessphonesorX-10(wirelessproductssuchasceilingfans,lights,andhomesecurity

systems),yourwirelessconnectionmaydegradedramaticallyordropcompletely.Makesureyour2.4GHzphone

base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in

use.

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Section 2 - Installation

Note: Please install the DWA-510 Desktop Adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD.

Refer to the insert included with this adapter for installation instructions.

Turn on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-510 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. The step-by-step instructions that follow are

shown in Windows XP. The steps and screens are similar for the other Windows operating systems.

IftheCDAutorunfunctiondoesnotautomaticallystartonyourcomputer,gotoStart > Run. In the run box type “D:\Drivers\setup.

exe”(whereD: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive).

Whentheautorunscreenappears,clickInstall Drivers.

Adapter Installation

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The InstallShield Wizard window will appear.

Click Next to continue.

By defaultsetup will install to the default location: C:\Program

Files\Wireless G DWA-510,whereC:representsthedriveletter

of your hard drive. To install to a different location click Browse and

specify the location. Click Next.

Select the Program Files folder location. Click Next to continue.

DWA-510

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Click Next

Click Finishandshutdownyourcomputer.Next,insertyourdesktopadapter

and then restart your system.

If you want to connect to our network manually, select the option. And

then click “Next”.

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Ifthewirelessnetworkyouaretryingtoconnecttoisencrypted,entertheWEP

key or WPA-PSK passphrase. Click Next to continue.

Click the Scanbuttontodisplayalistofwirelessnetworks(sitesurvey).Click

onthenetworkname(SSID)andclickNext.

Enterthenetworkname(SSID)manually.IfyouentertheSSIDincorrectly,you

will automatically be brought to the site survey page.

Click Next to continue or click Scan to display the site survey page.

DWA-510

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If you want to connect to your network with WPS, select the option.

And then click “Next”.

Click “Press” to connect to your wireless network. Click the push button

on your access point.

Click Finish to continue.

DWA-510

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Note: please press the button on the access point within 120 seconds

and it is recommended that the access point is nearby.

Connection Established

And Click “Next”.

Click “Finish” to complete installation.

DWA-510

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If you encounter failure of WPS, below page will show.

Click “Retry” to re-connect to your wireless network with WPS.

Click “Next” to select the way you want to get connected to your wireless

network.

Click ”Exit ” to complete the installation.

Click “Finish” to complete.

DWA-510

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Section 3 - Conﬁguration

Conﬁguration

This section will show you how to conﬁgure your new D-Link wireless adapter using the D-Link Utility as well as the Windows

®

XP

Zero Conﬁguration Utility and Vista WLAN Auto Conﬁguration.

D-Link Conﬁguration Utility

The D-Link DWA-510 uses the Configuration Utility as the management software. The utility provides the user an

easy interface to change any settings related to the wireless adapter. After you have completed the installation of the

DWA-510andwheneveryoustartthecomputer,theCongurationUtilitystartsautomaticallyandthesystemtrayiconisloadedin

the toolbar. Clicking on the utility icon will start the Conﬁguration Utility.

If you are using Windows Vista please skip to page 26 or Windows XP skip to page 27.

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Wireless Networks

TheWirelessNetworks(SiteSurvey)pagewilldisplayallwirelessnetworksthatareavailableinyourarea.Toconnecttoanetwork,

simplyhighlightthewirelessnetwork(SSID)andclickConnect.

The SSID (Service Set Identier) is the name

of the wireless network.

Displays the MAC address of the wireless

device.

Displays the Link Quality of the wireless

connection.

If there is a “lock” icon, this means the wireless

network is secure. You must know the encryption

key/security settings to connect.

Displays the channel of the wireless network.

Make sure your access point is WPS enabled.

Click “WPS” and connect to your wireless

network with Wi-Fi Protected Setup.

Rescans for available wireless networks in your

area.

Highlight a wireless network and click the

Connect button. If the network is secure, a

pop-up window will appear. Enter the security

information to connect (refer to the

Wireless

Security

section for more information).

Select a wireless network profile from the

drop-down menu and click Activate to connect.

Allow up to 30 seconds to connect.

MAC:

SSID:

Channel:

Signal:

Security:

Refresh Button:

Connect Button:

Activate Button:

WPS Button:

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D-Link Wi-Fi Protected Setup

“Push Button Conguration” is a virtual button on

the utility that can be pressed to get connected

to your wireless network. Please make sure the

access point is nearby and its physical button

is placed on the device.

“Personal Identication Number” is an unique

number that is generated randomly by device.

PIN should be entered on the utility of your access

point and be accepted to get connected.

PIN:

PBC:

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