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D-Link DWA-645 User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Wireless Security... 32 What is WEP? ... 32 What is WPA? ... 33 Configure WEP ... 34 Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager . 34 Using the Windows Using the Windows Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase ... 40 Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager . 40 Using the Windows®...

  • Page 3: Product Overview

    • D-Link DWA-645 Rangebooster N Notebook Adapter • Manual and Warranty on CD • D-Link Wireless Connection Manager on CD • A laptop computer with an available 32-bit cardbus slot • Windows ® 2000 (Service Pack 4) or XP (Service Pack 2), Vista •...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Powered by RangeBooster N 650 technology, the DWA-645 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception than 802.11g*. The DWA-645 is designed for use in bigger homes and for those that demand higher networking. Maximize wireless performance by connecting this notebook adapter to a RangeBooster N 650 Router and stay connected from virtually anywhere in the home.

  • Page 5: Features

    • Better Security with 802.1x and WPA - With the DWA-645 in your laptop PC you can securely connect to a wireless network using 802.1x for wireless authentication, as well as WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) providing you a much higher level of security for your data and communication than has previously been available.

  • Page 6: Hardware Overview

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

  • Page 7: Installation

    • Verify the settings such as the SSID and security settings of the network(s) you want to connect to 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 utilities are not set to load when your computer boots up.

  • Page 8: Disable Other Wireless Adapters

    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).
  • Page 9 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. D-Link DWA-645 User Manual...

  • Page 10: Wireless Installation Considerations

    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.

  • Page 11: Adapter Installation

    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 follow are shown in Windows XP. The steps and screens are similar for the other Windows operating systems.
  • Page 12 The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. Click Next 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 specify the location.
  • Page 13 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). Click Next D-Link DWA-645 User Manual...

  • Page 14: Push Button Configuration (Pbc)

    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 Finish D-Link DWA-645 User Manual...
  • Page 15 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 on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Click Next D-Link DWA-645 User Manual...
  • Page 16 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 Next D-Link DWA-645 User Manual...

  • Page 17: Configuration

    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 D-Link DWA-645 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the management software.

  • Page 18: Wireless Networks

    (refer to the Wireless Security section for more information). Activate Button: Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down menu and click Activate to connect. Allow up to 30 seconds to connect. D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Wireless Networks...

  • Page 19: Personal Identification Number (Pin)

    Entering this number in the utility of the WPS-enabled wireless router or access point connects you with the intended wireless network. Refer to the next page for more information. D-Link DWA-645 User Manual...
  • Page 20 Enter this number in your access point or wireless router. Please refer to the manufacture’s manual for instructions. Once you click Next, you will have 2 minutes to enter this number in your access point or wireless router. Click Next D-Link DWA-645 User Manual...
  • Page 21 Section  - Configuration The adapter will try to establish connectivity to your access point or wireless router. When this screen appears, you have successfully established connectivity. Click Finish to complete your setup. Click Finish D-Link DWA-645 User Manual...

  • Page 22: My Wireless Networks

    Profile Details: The Profile Details section will display information about the wireless network such as the network name (SSID), network type (Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc), and if the network is secured. D-Link DWA-645 User Manual My Wireless Networks...

  • Page 23: Add Profile

    Ad-Hoc. Set Security: Select the type of security used. Please refer to the Wireless Security section for more information. OK Button: Click OK to save your settings. D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Add Profile...

  • Page 24: Modify Profile

    Displays the SSID of the network. Network Type: Displays the network type. Set Security: Select the type of security used. Please refer to the Wireless Security section for more information. OK Button: Click OK to save your settings. D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Modify Profile...

  • Page 25: Support

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

  • Page 26: About

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

  • Page 27: Connect To A Wireless Network

    Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DWA-645 User Manual...
  • Page 28 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. D-Link DWA-645 User Manual...

  • Page 29: Using Windows ® Xp

    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 page 15. If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the center of the bubble to access the utility.

  • Page 30: Disabling The Windows ® Xp Utility

    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). Select View Available Wireless Networks.
  • Page 31 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...

  • Page 32: 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) • WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) • WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy.

  • Page 33: What Is Wpa

    WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network. D-Link DWA-645 User Manual What is WPA?

  • Page 34: Configure Wep

    WEP key being used. 1. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your desktop. From the list of available wireless networks, select the network you want to connect to can click Connect.
  • Page 35 WEP key exactly the same on all wireless devices. It is strongly recommended to set the authentication to Shared Key. 1. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your desktop. Click on New to create a new profile or highlight an existing profile and click Modify.

  • Page 36: Using The Windows ® Vista

    (lower right corner of screen). Select Connect to a network. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Configure WEP Using Windows Vista...
  • Page 37 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. D-Link DWA-645 User Manual...

  • Page 38: Using The Windows ® Xp Utility

    (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Configure WEP Using the Windows ® XP Utility...
  • Page 39 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. D-Link DWA-645 User Manual...

  • Page 40: Configure Wpa/Wpa2 Passphrase

    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 will need to know the WPA-PSK passphrase being used.
  • Page 41 Make sure you enter the passphrase exactly the same on all wireless devices. 1. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your desktop. Click on New to create a new profile or highlight an existing profile and click Modify.

  • Page 42: Using The Windows® Vista

    (lower right corner of screen). Select Connect to a network. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Using Windows Vista ®...
  • Page 43 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. D-Link DWA-645 User Manual...

  • Page 44: Using The Windows ® Xp Utility

    (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Using the Windows ® XP Utility...
  • Page 45 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. D-Link DWA-645 User Manual...

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    Section 5 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-645. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP. If you ®...
  • Page 47 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-645 User Manual D-Link DWA-645 Rangebooster N Notebook Adapter D-Link DWA-645 Wireless Notebook Adapter...
  • Page 48 If Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the adapter, make sure to completely remove drivers that were previously loaded. 3. The computer with the DWA-645 installed is unable to connect to the wireless network and/or the Internet. • Check that the LED indicators for the broadband modem are indicating normal activity. If not, there may be a problem with the broadband connection.
  • Page 49 WLAN icon in the taskbar > click on Configuration to change the settings for the wireless adapter. If Security is enabled, make sure that the correct encryption keys are entered on both the DWA-645 and the access point. Double-click 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.

  • Page 50: Wireless Basics

    Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.
  • Page 51 Why D-Link Wireless? D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network.
  • Page 52 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 •...
  • Page 53 The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”. Using a D-Link Notebook Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote locations like: Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers.

  • Page 54: Wireless Modes

    • 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-645 wireless network notebook adapters. An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless router or access point.

  • Page 55: 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, please follow the steps below.

  • Page 56: Statically Assign An Ip Address

    2000 - From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties. ® Step 2 Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your 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.

  • Page 57: Technical Specifications

    • Packaging (WxDxH): 6.8” x 9.5” x 1.4” Weight • Item: 0.1 lbs • Packaging: 0.5 lbs D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Warranty 1 Year * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and Draft 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary.

  • Page 58: 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 technical support through our web site or by phone.

  • Page 59: Warranty

    Any repair or replacement will be rendered by D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement hardware need not be new or have an identical make, model or part. D-Link may, at its option, replace the defective Hardware or any part thereof with any reconditioned product that D-Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) in all material respects to the defective Hardware.

  • Page 60: Limited Software Warranty

    Software. Except as otherwise agreed by DLink in writing, the replacement Software is provided only to the original licensee, and is subject to the terms and conditions of the license granted by D-Link for the Software. Replacement Software will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period and is subject to the same limitations and exclusions.

  • Page 61: Disclaimer Of Other Warranties

    • The customer is responsible for all in-bound shipping charges to D-Link. No Cash on Delivery (“COD”) is allowed. Products sent COD will either be rejected by D-Link or become the property of D-Link. Products shall be fully insured by the customer and shipped to D-Link Systems, Inc., 17595 Mt.

  • Page 62: Limitation Of Liability

    D-LINK FOR WARRANTY SERVICE) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EVEN IF D-LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NONCONFORMING PRODUCT.

  • Page 63: Ce Mark Warning

    Copyright 2006 by D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. CE Mark Warning: This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
  • Page 64 à ce que cette dernière n’émette pas de champs radioélectriques supérieurs aux limites specifées par Santé Canada pour le grand public; consulter le Code de sécurité 6, disponible sur le site Web de Santé Canada, à l’adresse suivante: www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. D-Link DWA-645 User Manual...

  • Page 65: Registration

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

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