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D-Link DWA-135 User Manual

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents ...................................................2

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

Package Contents ..........................................................................3
System Requirements ....................................................................3
Introduction ...................................................................................4
Features .........................................................................................4
Hardware Overview ........................................................................5
Wireless Installation Considerations ..............................................6

Basic Installation ...................................................7

Installing the DWA-135 Adapter .....................................................7
Connect to the Wireless Network .................................................10

Connect using Windows 7 ....................................................10
Connect using Windows 7 and WPS ....................................11
Connect using Windows XP .................................................12

Knowledge Base .................................................. 13

Wireless Basics ...........................................................................13
Wireless Modes ...........................................................................15
Networking Basics .......................................................................16
Wireless Security .........................................................................19

Troubleshooting ................................................... 20

Is the adapter installed correctly? .................................................20
Adapter is not recognized by the Computer. .................................22
Not connecting to the Wireless Network/Internet. ........................22

Technical Spesiﬁcations ......................................... 23

Contacting Technical Support ................................... 24

Warranty ........................................................... 25

Registration........................................................ 29

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Summary of Contents for DWA-135A1

Page 1: ...Document Created by Nick Schuster Wireless N USB adapter DWA 135 DWA 135A1 ...

Page 2: ...dapter 7 Connect to the Wireless Network 10 Connect using Windows 7 10 Connect using Windows 7 and WPS 11 Connect using Windows XP 12 Knowledge Base 13 Wireless Basics 13 Wireless Modes 15 Networking Basics 16 Wireless Security 19 Troubleshooting 20 Is the adapter installed correctly 20 Adapter is not recognized by the Computer 22 Not connecting to the Wireless Network Internet 22 Technical Spesiﬁ...

Page 3: ... Software on CD ROM If any of the above items are missing please contact your reseller System Requirements For best results the following system requirements are recommended Computer with 1GHz processor 512 MB RAM CD ROM drive USB 2 0 Port Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 Windows XP with Service Pack 2 Windows Vista or Windows 7 An 802 11n Draft 2 0 Access Point or Wireless Router ...

Page 4: ...ivity today Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 11g and Draft 802 11n speciﬁcations Actual data throughput will vary Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network trafﬁc building materials and construction and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate Environmental conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range Features Wireless 8...

Page 5: ...D Link DWA 135 User Manual Page 5 Hardware Overview ...

Page 6: ... 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 a...

Page 7: ... software ﬁrst BEFORE plugging the wireless adapter into the USB port of the computer Not doing this might cause the wireless adapter not to function correctly Turn on the computer and insert the CD included in the package contents of this product in the CD ROM of the computer Installed on the CD is an auto run application that allows the user to quickly access the contents of the CD easily When t...

Page 8: ...der To continue with the installation click on the Next button Step 3 At this point the user is prompt to insert the DWA 135 adapter into the computer for the ﬁrst time The Operating System will automatically initiate a universal wireless adapter driver installation process Cancel the automatic driver installation initiated by the Operating System and continue to the to the next step of this insta...

Page 9: ...lation has been completed a window will appear thanking the user for purchasing the DWA 135 There are two ways to connect to the wireless network using this adapter 1 By using the Operating System s built in wireless utility 2 By using the Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS button connection method Click on the Finish button to complete this setup Step 6 ...

Page 10: ...g Windows 7 Generally after the installation a wireless icon will appear in the startbar s system tray that look like this Click on this icons and the list of available wireless networks will be displayed Locate your network and click on it Click on the Connect button to connect to your wireless network Step 1 If you have a wireless security enabled on your network you ll be prompted to enter the ...

Page 11: ...access point or wireless router within 120 seconds If the wireless access point or router does not have a physical button located on the device it should have a Virtual button on it s conﬁguration For more information about the Virtual button of a Wireless access point or router refer to the unit s manual of contact the Vendor 2 Press the WPS button located on your access point or router to contin...

Page 12: ...ption A list of available wireless networks will be displayed Locate your network and click on it Click on the Connect button to connect to your wireless network Step 1 If you have a wireless security enabled on your network you ll be prompted to enter and conﬁrm the Network Key and click on the Connect button to connect to your wireless network Note Windows XP will automatically detect what type ...

Page 13: ...ns they use on a wired network Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards Under many circumstances it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in order to use servers printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN A Wireless Router is a device used to provide this link W...

Page 14: ...ecome so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it whether it s for home ofﬁce business D Link has a wireless solution for it Home Gives everyone at home broadband access Surf the web check email instant message and etc Gets rid of the cables around the house Simple and easy to use Small Ofﬁce and Home Ofﬁce Stay on top of everything at home as you would at ofﬁce Remotely access you...

Page 15: ...ame frequency Security Don t let you next door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network Secure your wireless network by turning on the WPA or WEP security feature on the router Refer to product manual for detail information on how to set it up Wireless Modes There are basically two modes of networking Infrastructure All wireless clients will connect to an access point or wireless ro...

Page 16: ...ommand Prompt You may need administrative access to run this application At the prompt type ipconﬁg and press Enter This will display the IP address subnet mask and default gateway of your adapter If the address is 0 0 0 0 check your adapter installation security settings and the settings on your router Some ﬁrewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters Microsoft W...

Page 17: ... network and click Properties Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 and click Properties Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or LAN IP address on your router or network Example If the router s LAN IP address is 192 168 0 1 make your IP address 192 168 0 X where X is a number between 2 and 99 Make sure that the number you ch...

Page 18: ...ighlight Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or LAN IP address on your router Example If the router s LAN IP address is 192 168 0 1 make your IP address 192 168 0 X where X is a number between 2 and 99 Make sure that the number you choose is not in use on the network Set Default Gateway ...

Page 19: ...tication protocol EAP WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on a computer s hardware speciﬁc MAC address which is relatively simple to be sniffed out and stolen EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network WPA PSK WPA2 PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection The key is an alph...

Page 20: ... the screenshots on your computer should look similar to the following examples Is the adapter installed correctly For a user to verify whether the wireless adapter is working correctly we need to navigate to the Device Manager found in Windows The easiest way to ﬁnd the Device Manager is to Right Click on the Computer icon found on the Desktop and to click on Properties Step 1 The System windows ...

Page 21: ...to Network Adapters and Right Click on the D Link DWA 135 Wireless N USB Adapter option Click on Properties Step 3 The Properties window of the adapter will open In the Device Status space the following message will be displayed when the DWA 135 adapter is working correctly This device is working properly Click OK to close this window Step 4 ...

Page 22: ...here may be a problem with the broadband connection Check that the LED indicators on the wireless router are functioning properly If not check that the AC power and Ethernet cables are ﬁrmly connected Check that the IP Address subnet mask gateway and DNS settings are correctly entered for the network In Infrastructure mode make sure the same Service Set Identiﬁer SSID is speciﬁed on the settings f...

Page 23: ... TX 472mA RX 165mA DIAGNOSTIC LEDS Activity OPERATING TEMPERATURE 0º to 40º C STORAGE TEMPERATURE 20º to 65º C OPERATING HUMIDITY 10 to 90 non condensing STORAGE HUMIDITY 5 to 95 non condensing CERTIFICATIONS FCC Class B CE C Tick IC DIMENSIONS 114 3 x 54 x 8 7mm L x W x H 1 Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 11g speciﬁcations Actual data throughput will vary Network condi...

Page 24: ...ision located on the label on the bottom of the switch e g rev A1 Serial Number s n number located on the label on the bottom of the device You can ﬁnd software updates and user documentation on the D Link website as well as frequently asked questions and answers to technical issues For customers within the United States Phone Support 877 453 5465 Internet Support http support dlink com For custom...

Page 25: ...material defect is incapable of correction or if D Link determines that it is not practical to repair or replace the defective Hardware the actual price paid by the original purchaser for the defective Hardware will be refunded by D Link upon return to D Link of the defective Hardware All Hardware or part thereof that is replaced by D Link or for which the purchase price is refunded shall become t...

Page 26: ...m After an RMA number is issued the defective product must be packaged securely in the original or other suitable shipping package to ensure that it will not be damaged in transit and the RMA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the package Do not include any manuals or accessories in the shipping package D Link will only replace the defective portion of the product and will not shi...

Page 27: ... PRODUCT IS WITH THE PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT Limitation of Liability TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW D LINK IS NOT LIABLE UNDER ANY CONTRACT NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY FOR ANY LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT INCONVENIENCE OR DAMAGES OF ANY CHARACTER WHETHER DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF GOODWILL LO...

Page 28: ...tection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference t...

Page 29: ...D Link DWA 135 User Manual Page 29 Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights ...

Page 30: ...e complies with Part 15 of the FCC Ru les Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This d evice may not cause har mful interfere nce and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to ...

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