D-Link 2320 - Manual

6 D-Link WDA-30 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview • 15 times faster - achieve data transfer speeds up to 108Mbps*; up to 15x faster than conventional 80.11b networks, when used with other 80.11g devices • I n t e g r a t e s i n t o e x i s t i n g 8 0 2 . 1 1 b w i r e l e s s n e t w o r k ...

7 D-Link WDA-30 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs Link A steady light indicates a connection to a wireless network. A blinking light indicates activity on the network.

8 D-Link WDA-30 User Manual Section - Installation 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 anot...

9 D-Link WDA-30 User Manual Section - Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). From ...

11 D-Link WDA-30 User Manual Section - Installation 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...

1 D-Link WDA-30 User Manual Section - Installation Warning: Do NOT install the WDA-2320 Desktop Adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Turn on the computer and Insert the D-Link WDA-30 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. If the CD Autorun function does not au...

13 D-Link WDA-30 User Manual Section - Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. Click Next to continue. By default setup will install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\WDA-2320 , where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. To install to a different locati...

4 D-Link WDA-30 User Manual 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. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link WDA-30 uses the Wireless Con...

5 D-Link WDA-30 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Networks The SSID (Service Set Identifier) 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 net...

9 D-Link WDA-30 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration My Wireless Networks The My Wireless Networks page will allow you to create, edit, and delete wireless network profiles. Every time you connect to a network using the Wireless Networks page, a profile will automatically be created. New Button: Mo...

30 D-Link WDA-30 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Add Profile You may add a new network by clicking the New button from the My Wireless Networks page. Profile Name: SSID: Enter a name for your profile (e.g. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Enter the SSID of the wireless network. Select the network t...

31 D-Link WDA-30 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Modify Profile You may edit an existing profile by clicking the Modify button from 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 ...

3 D-Link WDA-30 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.

33 D-Link WDA-30 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration The About screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the WDA-30. About

43 D-Link WDA-30 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows Vista ™ Windows ® Vista ™ users may use the built-in wireless utility. If you are using another company’s utility or Windows ® 000, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help wit...

45 D-Link WDA-30 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows ® XP Windows ® XP users may use the built-in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility). The following instructions are for Service Pack users. If you are using another company’s utility or Windows ...

46 D-Link WDA-30 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Disabling The Windows ® XP Utility If you want to use the D-Link 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 Vie...

50 D-Link WDA-30 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the D-Link Utility It is recommended to enable WPA-PSK on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WP...

5 D-Link WDA-30 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the Windows ® Vista Utility It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, ...

60 D-Link WDA-30 User Manual Section 5 - Troubleshooting 1. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the WDA-30. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. W...

65 D-Link WDA-30 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link ...

66 D-Link WDA-30 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics What is Wireless? Wireless or Wi-Fi technology is another way of connecting your computer to the network without using wires. Wi-Fi uses radio frequency to connect wirelessly, so you have the freedom to connect computers anywhere in your home...

68 D-Link WDA-30 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Where is wireless used? Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or office. People like the freedom of mobility and it’s becoming so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract peopl...

69 D-Link WDA-30 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics 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 i...

70 D-Link WDA-30 User Manual Appendix B - Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link wireless adapter and have established a wireless connection, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. router) au...

71 D-Link WDA-30 User Manual Appendix B - Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Windows ® XP/2000 Users • Windows ® XP - Click on Start > Control Panel . Make ...

73 D-Link WDA-30 User Manual Appendix C - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 80.11b • IEEE 80.11g Bus Type PCI .1/. Wireless Signal Rates* • 54Mbps • 48Mbps • 36Mbps • 4Mbps • 18Mbps • 1Mbps • 11Mbps • 9Mbps • 6Mbps • 5.5Mbps • Mbps • 1Mbps Security • WPA - Wi-Fi Prot...

75 D-Link WDA-30 User Manual Appendix D - Contacting Technical Support Contacting Technical Support D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link ...

76 D-Link WDA-30 User Manual Appendix E - Warranty Warranty Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limited Warranty: • Only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor...

81 D-Link WDA-30 User Manual Appendix F - Registration Version 1.1 04/01/008 Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Registration