D Link WA132A1 User 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
D-Link Wireless Connection Manager .................................17
Wireless Networks ..............................................................18
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ..........................................19
My Wireless Networks .......................................................23
Add Prole .......................................................................24
Modify Prole .................................................................25
Support ..................................................................................26
About ......................................................................................27
Wireless Security .............................................................31
What is WPA? ................................................................................31
Congure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase ........................................32
Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager .....32
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Using Windows
Using Windows Vista
Using the Windows
7 ...............................................................34
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XP Utility ........................................39
Congure WPA/WPA2 (RADIUS) ............................................41
Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager .....41
Troubleshooting .............................................................. 42
Wireless Basics .................................................................46
Wireless Modes ............................................................................50
Networking Basics ...........................................................51
Check your IP address ...............................................................51
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Windows
Windows
XP Users .............................................................51
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7/Windows Vista® Users ................................51
Statically Assign an IP address ...............................................52
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Windows
Windows
XP Users .............................................................52
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7/Windows Vista® Users ................................53
Connect to a Wireless Network .......................................28
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Using Windows
7 .......................................................................28
Connect to a Wireless Network .......................................29
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Using Windows Vista
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Using Windows
XP ....................................................................30
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Technical Specications ..................................................54
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Section 1 - Product Overview
• D-Link DWA-132 Wireless N USB Adapter
• 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
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• Windows
• CD-ROM Drive
• 300MHz processor and at least 64MB of RAM
• A 802.11n or 802.11g access point or wireless router
7, Windows Vista® or XP (Service Pack 3 or higher)
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Introduction
The DWA-132 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-132 can enable 802.11n wireless
connectivity by simply utilizing your desktop or notebook PC’s USB port.
Powered by Wireless N technology, the DWA-132 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception than 802.11g*.
The DWA-132 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. You’ll be able to congure this USB
Adapter without having to call the teenager from down the street to help you. 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-132 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 802.11n specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and
environmental factors, including volume of network trac, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate.
Environmental conditions will adversely aect wireless signal range.
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• Compact size for placement anywhere
• Convenience of Plug & Play installation
• Fully 802.11g compatible
• 802.11n compliant
• Powered by the USB port; no external power source required
Features
• USB 2.0 standard
• You can securely connect to a wireless network using WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access), which provides you
with a much higher level of security for your data and communication than has previously been available.
• Position the DWA-132 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 aect throughput.
*
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Hardware Overview
USB Port
Used to connect the DWA-132 to
your computer.
WPS Button
Press the WPS button to automatically
connect to a WPS-enabled wireless
router or access point and establish
connectivity. Refer to page 19.
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Installation
This section will walk you through the installation process. If you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable the 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 dierent manufacture’s adapter or a dierent 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 dierent 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:
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Windows
Windows
7 users: Click Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features.
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XP/Vista® users: Click Start > 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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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 dierence. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative eect 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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Adapter Installation
Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-132 Wireless N USB Adapter into your computer before installing the driver software
from the D-Link CD.
Turn on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-132 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive.
If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer, go to Start > Run. In the run box type “D:\autorun.
exe” (where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive).
When the autorun screen appears, click Install.
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The InstallShield Wizard window will appear.
Click Next
By default setup will install to the default location: C:\Program
Files\D-Link\DWA-132, where C: represents the drive letter of your
hard drive. To install to a dierent location click Browse and specify
the location.
Click Next
Select the Program Files folder location.
Click Next
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Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer.
If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel.
Click Next
The Wireless Connection Wizard will now appear.
If you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to page
15. The following instructions will connect you to a wireless network
using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).
Click Next
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Push Button Conguration (PBC)
To connect to your network using the WPS push button conguration method, click the
virtual button as shown in the screenshot.
Note: You may also connect to your network by pressing and holding the WPS button on
the adapter for two seconds until the wizard screen comes up. Then, press the WPS button
on the router/access point to continue.
Press the WPS button on your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to establish
connectivity.
When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to your wireless network. Click
Next to complete your setup.
Click Next
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To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to a wireless
network and then click Next.
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 Scan to display the site survey
page.
Click Next
Click the Scan button to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click on the
network name (SSID) and click Next.
Click Next
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When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to your wireless network.
Click Next to complete your setup.
Click Next
Click Finish to continue. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I
want to restart my computer now.
Click Finish
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Section 3 - Conguration
This section will show you how to congure your new D-Link wireless adapter using the D-Link Utility, the Windows® 7 and
Vista® WLAN Autoconguration, as well as the Windows XP Zero Conguration Utility.
D-Link Wireless Connection Manager
The D-Link DWA-132 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the management software. The manager provides the user an
easy interface to change any settings related to the wireless adapter. Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on
the desktop will start the Conguration.
If you are using Windows Vista® please skip to page 28 or Windows® XP skip to page 30.
Double-click the Wireless Connection
Manager icon on your desktop.
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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.
SSID:
MAC:
Signal:
Security:
Channel:
WPS Button:
Refresh Button:
Connect Button:
The SSID (Service Set Identier) 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.
Connect to a wireless network using Wi-Fi
Protected Setup. Refer to the next page.
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).
Activate Button:
Selec t a wireless network profile from the
drop-down menu and click Activate to connect.
Allow up to 30 seconds to connect.
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