D-Link DWA-645 - Manual

5 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview • Faster Wireless Networking - Enable wireless connectivity on your notebook computer with the DWA-645. With the performance of D-Link’s RangeBooster N ™ line of wireless products, the DWA-645 delivers an unsurpassed wireless experience. Perf...

6 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs Activity LED A blinking light indicates data is being transmitted. Link LED A steady light indicates a connection to a wireless network.

D-Link DWA-645 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 anoth...

D-Link DWA-645 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 t...

D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section - 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 .

10 D-Link DWA-645 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, thicknes...

11 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section - Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-645 Notebook Adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Turn on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-645 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. The step-by-step instructions that ...

1 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section - Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. By default setup will install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-645 , where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. To install to a different location click Browse and speci...

1 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section - Installation The Wireless Connection Wizard will now appear. If you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer topage 15. The following instructions will connect you to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Insert the adapter into an ...

14 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section - Installation To connect to your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. Press the WPS button on your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to establish connectivity. Click Finish P...

1 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section - 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 & Windows Vista WLAN AutoConfig. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The ...

1 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section - 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 netw...

D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section - 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: Modif...

D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section - 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 type....

4 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section - 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 ne...

5 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section - 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.

6 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section - Configuration The About screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the DWA-645. About

D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section - 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 ® 2000, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with...

D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section - Configuration Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows ® XP Windows ® XP users may use the built-in wireless utility. The following instructions are for Service Pack 2 users. If you are using Windows ® 2000, you must use the D-Link utility. Please refer to pag...

0 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section - Configuration Disabling The Windows ® XP Utility If you want to use the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 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). S...

1 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section - Configuration In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window, uncheck Use Windows ® to configure my wireless network settings and then click OK . Double-click the Wireless Conection Manager icon on your desktop.

D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DWA-645 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) • ...

4 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WEP Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager It is recommended to enable WEP 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 WE...

6 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section - Configuration Configure WEP Using Windows ® Vista It is recommended to enable wireless security (WEP) 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 security ke...

D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WEP Using the Windows ® XP Utility It is recommended to enable WEP 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 WEP key being used...

D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security 3. The Wireless Network 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 ...

40 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 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 wil...

41 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security It is recommended to enable WPA-PSK on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. Make sure you enter the passphrase exactly the same on all wireless devices. 1. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by do...

45 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security 3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the WPA-PSK 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....

46 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 5 - Troubleshooting 1. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? Select the Hardware Tab. Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-645. Read the following descriptions if...

4 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 5 - Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link DWA-645 Rangebooster N Notebook Adapter. Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly...

4 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Section 5 - Troubleshooting Make sure that the DWA-645 Wireless Adapter is properly seated in the computer’s cardbus slot. If Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the adapter, make sure to completely remove drivers that were previously loaded. 2. The co...

50 D-Link DWA-645 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...

51 D-Link DWA-645 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 hom...

5 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) Bluetooth is the industry standard wireless technology used for WPAN. Bluetooth devices in WPAN operate in a range up to 30 feet away. Compared to WLAN the speed and wireless operation range are both less...

5 D-Link DWA-645 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...

54 D-Link DWA-645 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 ...

55 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Appendix B - Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, pl...

56 D-Link DWA-645 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: Step 1 Windows ® XP - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections ...

5 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Appendix C - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11n (draft) • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.11b Interface 32-bit Cardbus Frequency Range 2.4GHz to 2.462GHz Security • 64/128-bit WEP • Wi-Fi Protected Access • WPA Led • Link • Activity Certif...

5 D-Link DWA-645 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 ...

60 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Appendix E - Warranty Limited Software Warranty: D-Link warrants that the software portion of the product (“Software”) will substantially conform to D-Link’s then current functional specifications for the Software, as set forth in the applicable documentation, from the ...

61 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Appendix E - Warranty Number at https://rma.dlink.com/. • 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 promi...

6 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Appendix E - Warranty IF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED IN ANY TERRITORY WHERE A PRODUCT IS SOLD, THE DURATION OF SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY COVERED UNDER THE LI...

64 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Appendix E - Warranty Industry Canada Notice: This device complies with Canadian RSS-210. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit...

65 D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Appendix F - Registration Version 1.1 November 13, 2007 Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Registration