D Link WA130C1 Users Manual
Table of Contents
Table 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
Conguration ............................................................. 17
D-Link Wireless Connection Manager ................... 17
Wireless Networks ........................................... 18
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) .......................... 19
Personal Identication Number
(PIN)........................20
My Wireless Networks .....................................22
Add Prole ...................................................23
Modify Prole ............................................... 24
Support ............................................................ 25
About ...............................................................26
Connect to a Wireless Network ................................ 27
Using Windows® Vista™ ......................................... 27
Using Windows® XP ............................................... 29
Wireless Security.......................................................30
What is WEP? .......................................................30
What is WPA? .......................................................31
Congure WEP ...................................................... 32
Using the D-Link Wireless Connection
Manager ........................................................... 32
Using Windows® Vista......................................34
Using the Windows® XP Utility ......................... 36
Congure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase ....................... 38
Using the D-Link Connection Manager ............ 38
Using Windows® Vista......................................40
Using the Windows® XP Utility ......................... 42
Congure WPA/WPA2 (RADIUS) ..........................44
Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager ... 44
Troubleshooting ........................................................ 45
Wireless Basics ......................................................... 49
Wireless Modes ........................................................... 53
Networking Basics .................................................... 54
Check your IP address .......................................... 54
Windows® XP/2000 Users................................ 54
Windows Vista™ Users ..................................... 54
Statically Assign an IP address ............................. 55
Windows® XP/2000 Users ..................................... 55
Windows Vista™ Users ........................................... 56
Technical Specications........................................... 57
2D-Link DWA-130 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
• D-Link DWA-130 Wireless N™ USB Adapter
• Cradle
• Manual and Warranty on CD
• D-Link Wireless Connection Manager on CD
• Quick Installation Guide
Product Overview
Package Contents
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
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Introduction
The DWA-130 Wireless N™ USB Adapter is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for desktop or notebook PCs.
Instead of stringing Ethernet cables to your PC or dismantling your desktop computer case, the DWA-130 can enable
Draft 802.11n wireless connectivity by simply utilizing your desktop or notebook PC’s USB port.
Powered by Wireless N™ technology, the DWA-130 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception than
802.11g*. The DWA-130 is designed for use in bigger homes and for those that demand higher bandwidth networking.
Maximize wireless performance by connecting this USB Adapter to a Wireless N™ router and stay connected from
virtually anywhere in the home. This USB Adapter supports WPA and WPA2 encryption to prevent outside intrusion
and protect your personal information from being exposed.
D-Link’s Quick Setup Wizard guides you step-by-step through the installation process. The D-Link Wireless Manager
is included with this product to keep track of all your most frequently accessed networks.
Compact in size, robust in speed the DWA-130 Wireless N™ USB Adapter is great for travel and a convenient solution
for providing high performance wireless connectivity to your desktop or notebook PC. Enjoy the many benets of
wireless connectivity today!
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and Draft 802.11n specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network
conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network trafc, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual
data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range.
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• Compact size for placement anywhere.
• Convenience of Plug & Play installation.
• Fully 802.11g compatible.
• Draft 802.11n compliant.
• Powered by the USB port; no external power source required.
• USB 2.0 standard*.
• You can securely connect to a wireless network using WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) providing
you a much higher level of security for your data and communication than has previously been available.
You may also use 802.1x for wireless authentication.
Features
• Position the DWA-130 almost anywhere in your workspace to achieve the best reception possible.
• Supports Infrastructure networks via an access point
• User-friendly conguration and diagnostic utilities.
* Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput.
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Hardware Overview
USB Port
Used to connect the DWA-130
to your computer.
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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.
Getting Started
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 conict 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® XP/Vista™ 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 conicts 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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