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D-Link DWA-510 User Manual

Section 2 - Installation

Disable Other Wireless Adapters

Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. To prevent any conflicts 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.

Summary of Contents for DWA-510

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Page 2: ...ndows 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 ...

Page 3: ... 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 ...

Page 4: ...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 file sharing or in Infrastructure mode to connect with a wireless access point or wireless router for access to the Internet in...

Page 5: ...g 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 wit...

Page 6: ...6 D Link DWA 510 User Manual Section 1 Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs ACT A blinking light indicates transmission of data Link A steady light indicates a connection to a wireless network ...

Page 7: ...ch 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 conflict with the new software If you plan to use multiple adapters at different times make sure the ut...

Page 8: ... 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 ...

Page 9: ...Installation 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 ...

Page 10: ...hat 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 po...

Page 11: ...omputer 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 t...

Page 12: ...tup 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 DWA 510 DWA 510 DWA 510 DWA 510 DWA 510 DWA 510 ...

Page 13: ...nual Section 2 Installation 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 ...

Page 14: ... 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 DWA 510 DWA 510 DWA 510 ...

Page 15: ...2 Installation 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 DWA 510 DWA 510 ...

Page 16: ...l Section 2 Installation 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 ...

Page 17: ...u 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 ...

Page 18: ...10 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 Configuration Utility starts automatically and the system tray icon is loaded in the toolbar Clicking on the utility icon will start the Co...

Page 19: ...ou 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 sec...

Page 20: ...tility 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 Identification Number is an unique number that is generated randomly by device PINshouldbeenteredontheutilityofyouraccess point and be accepted to get connected PIN PBC ...

Page 21: ...ted New Button Modify Click New to create a new wireless network profile refer to page 22 Click Modify to edit a current profile refer to page 23 Click Delete to remove a profile Click Activate to use a profile Allow up to 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network The Profile Details section will display information about the wireless network such as the network name SSID network type Infrastr...

Page 22: ... Office Coffee Shop Enter the SSID of the wireless network Select the network type If you are connecting to a wireless router or access point select Infrastructure If you are connecting to another wireless client such as an adapter select Ad Hoc Select the type of security used Please refer to the Wireless Security section for more information Click OK to save your settings Network Type Set Securi...

Page 23: ...rom the My Wireless Networks page Profile Name SSID Enter a name for your profile e g Home Office Coffee Shop Displays the SSID of the network Displays the network type Select the type of security used Please refer to the Wireless Security section for more information Click OK to save your settings Network Type Set Security OK Button ...

Page 24: ...24 D Link DWA 510 User Manual Section 3 Configuration Support If you need help click the Support button A pane will appear to the right of the utility which will display information about the utility ...

Page 25: ...25 D Link DWA 510 User Manual Section 3 Configuration The About screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the DWA 510 About ...

Page 26: ...tility as seen below Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner next to the time Select Connect to a network If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble click on the center of the bubble to access the utility or The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Click on a network displayed using the SSID and click the Connect butto...

Page 27: ... right corner next to the time Select View Available Wireless Networks If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble click on the center of the bubble to access the utility The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Click on a network and click the Connect button Refer to the Wireless Security section for information on connecting to a secure network If you want t...

Page 28: ...ink wireless utility you must disable the Windows XP wireless utility Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner next to the time Select View Available Wireless Networks In the Choose a Wireless Network window click Change Advanced Settings on the left side below Related Tasks ...

Page 29: ...29 D Link DWA 510 User Manual Section 3 Configuration In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window uncheck Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings and then click OK ...

Page 30: ...er your wireless network so that it is protected as it is transmitted from one wireless device to another To gain access to a WEP network you must know the key The key is a string of characters that you create When using WEP you must determine the level of encryption The type of encryption determines the key length 128 bit encryption requires a longer key than 64 bit encryption Keys are defined by...

Page 31: ...e authentication 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 i...

Page 32: ...ink icon in your system tray lower right corner of screen From the list of available wireless networks select the network you want to connect to and click Connect If the network is using WEP the screen as shown to the left will appear 2 Enter the WEP key exactly as it is on your wireless router or access point 3 Click the Show text in the password field box to see the WEP key Unchecking it will hi...

Page 33: ...thentication to Shared Key 1 Open the Wireless Utility by double clicking on the D Link icon in your system tray lower right corner of screen Click on New to create a new profile or highlight an existing profile and click Modify 2 Select WEP under Set Security Option 3 Select Shared and then select the Key Length from the drop down menu 4 Enter the WEP key exactly as it is on your wireless router ...

Page 34: ... configuring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and click Connect 1 Open the Windows Vista Wireless Utility by right clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner of screen Select Connect to a network ...

Page 35: ...the same WEP key that is on your router and click Connect It may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network If the connection fails please verify that the security settings are correct The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router ...

Page 36: ...e configuring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the WEP key being used 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and click Connect 1 Open the Windows XP Wireless Utility by right clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner of screen Select View Available Wireless Networks ...

Page 37: ...ork Connection box will appear Enter the WEP key and click Connect It may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network If the connection fails please verify that the WEP settings are correct The WEP key must be exactly the same as on the wireless router or access point ...

Page 38: ... clicking on the D Link icon in your system tray lower right corner of screen 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and click Connect If the network is using WPA PSK the screen as shown to the left will appear 3 Enter the WPA PSK passphrase exactly as it is on your wireless router or access point Click the Show text in the password field box to see the passphrase Unche...

Page 39: ...ess devices 1 Open the Wireless Utility by double clicking on the D Link icon in your system tray lower right corner of screen Click on New to create a new profile or highlight an existing profile and click Modify 2 Select WPA WPA2 Passphrase under Set Security Option 3 Select TKIP or AES 4 Enter the passphrase exactly as it is on your wireless router or access point 5 Click OK to connect to the n...

Page 40: ...oint before configuring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and click Connect 1 Open the Windows Vista Wireless Utility by right clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner of screen Select Connect to a network...

Page 41: ...me WPA WPA2 passphrase that is on your router and click Connect It may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network If the connection fails please verify that the security settings are correct The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router ...

Page 42: ...nt before configuring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the passphrase being used 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and click Connect 1 Open the Windows XP Wireless Utility by right clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner of screen Select View Available Wireless Networks ...

Page 43: ...n box will appear Enter the WPA WPA2 passphrase and click Connect It may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network If the connection fails please verify that the WPA PSK settings are correct The WPA PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router or access point ...

Page 44: ... then select TKIP or AES 3 Click on Advanced Config to continue 4 Next to EAP Type select EAP TLS EAP TTLS or PEAP Extensible Authentication Protocols allow devices on the network to request authentication from the RADIUS server in the network All the devices on the network must use the same EAP type when using a RADIUS server for authentication Some RADIUS servers require that the Validate Server...

Page 45: ...on 3 Click on Advanced Config to continue 4 Next to EAP Type select EAP TLS LEAP EAP TTLS or PEAP Extensible Authentication Protocols allow devices on the network to request authentication from the RADIUS server in the network All the devices on the network must use the same EAP type when using a RADIUS server for authentication Some RADIUS servers require that the Validate Server field be selecte...

Page 46: ...eless Security How to configure DWA 510 connection with PSP X link via Windows Zero Configuration 1 Right click the icon of DWA 510 Wireless Network Connection Then select the properties to continue 2 Then click the Configure button to continue ...

Page 47: ...ction 4 Wireless Security 3 Select tab Advanced Then select the item of property Network Type and set value to be 802 11Ad Hoc And then click ok 4 Select the item of property PSP Xlink Mode and set value to be Enable And then click ok ...

Page 48: ...ser Manual Section 4 Wireless Security 5 Select the tab Wireless Networks and click the Advanced button to continue 6 In the list of Networks to access select Computer to computer ad hoc networks only and then click Close ...

Page 49: ...49 D Link DWA 510 User Manual Section 4 Wireless Security 7 Click Refresh network list Check the list of available wireless networks and select the SSID of your PSP device and click to connect with it ...

Page 50: ...r provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA 510 Read the following descriptions if you are having problems The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP If you have a different operating system the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples Go to Start My Computer Properties ...

Page 51: ...etwork Adapters Right click on D Link DWA 510 Desktop Adapter Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly Click OK to continue D Link DWA 510 Desktop Adapter D Link DWA 510 Desktop Adapter ...

Page 52: ...ble all security settings WEP MAC address control AES Make sure that the access point router is not set to a different frequency Turn off your access point and the computer with the DWA 510 Turn on the access point and then turn on the computer with the DWA 510 Refresh the DWA 510 Utility 2 Why can t I connect to the access point or the wireless router Check to see if the DWA 510 Wireless Desktop ...

Page 53: ...Link Info screen will display the SSID setting In Ad Hoc mode both wireless clients will need to have the same SSID Please note that it might be necessary to set up one client to establish a BSS Basic Service Set and wait briefly before setting up other clients This prevents several clients from trying to establish a BSS at the same time which can result in multiple singular BSSs being established...

Page 54: ... on the WLAN icon in the taskbar click Encryption Check to see that the key selected is set to the same key as other devices on the network 5 How can I troubleshoot distance issues using the DWA 510 Move the DWA 510 and the access point or wireless router into the same room and then test the wireless connection Change the channel of the access point Move devices within the line of sight ...

Page 55: ...eless LANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments and public areas such as airports coffee shops and universities Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users Wireless users can use the same applicatio...

Page 56: ...ata from one point A to point B But wireless technology has restrictions as to how you can access the network You must be within the wireless network range area to be able to connect your computer There are two different types of wireless networks Wireless Local Area Network WLAN and Wireless Personal Area Network WPAN Wireless Local Area Network WLAN In a wireless local area network a device call...

Page 57: ...ones laptops speakers and other devices that operate on batteries Who uses wireless Wireless technology as become 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 ...

Page 58: ...task not knowing where to start That s why we ve put together a few setup steps and tips to help you through the process of setting up a wireless network Tips Here are a few things to keep in mind when you install a wireless network Centralize your router or Access Point Make sure you place the router access point in a centralized location within your network for the best performance Try to place ...

Page 59: ...eless clients will connect to an access point or wireless router Ad Hoc Directly connecting to another computer for peer to peer communication using wireless network adapters on each computer such as two or more DWA 510 wireless network desktop adapters An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router All the wireless devices or clients will connect to the wireless router or a...

Page 60: ...Run In the run box type cmd and click OK At the prompt type ipconfig and press Enter This will display the IP address subnet mask and the 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 If you are connecting to a wireless n...

Page 61: ...ur D Link network adapter and select Properties Step 3 Highlight Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties Step 4 Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or the 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 ...

Page 62: ...gnal Range Indoors Up to 328 feet 100 meters Outdoors Up to 1 312 feet 400 meters Power Consumption PowerSave mode 28mA Standby mode 4 66mA Transmit mode 248mA Modulation Technology Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM Complementary Code Keying CCK Receiver Sensitivity 54Mbps OFDM 10 PER 68dBm 48Mbps OFDM 10 PER 68dBm 36Mbps OFDM 10 PER 75dBm 24Mbps OFDM 10 PER 79dBm 18Mbps OFDM 10 PER ...

Page 63: ... H 19mm Weight 0 12 lb 55g Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 11g 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 factors will adversely affect wireless signal range ...

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