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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Remove Existing Installations ......8 What is WPA? ............39 Disable Other Wireless Adapters ....... 9 Configure WEP ............40 Wireless Installation Considerations ...... 11 Using the D-Link Utility ........40 Adapter Installation ..........1 Using the Windows ® XP Utility ......4 Windows Vista™...
  • Page 3 Wireless Basics ............55 Networking Basics ............ 60 Check your IP address .......... 60 Statically Assign an IP address ......61 Technical Specifications ........... 62 Contacting Technical Support ........64 Warranty ..............65 Registration ..............70 D-Link WNA-330 User Manual...

  • Page 4: Product Overview

    Package Contents ™ • D-Link WNA-330 Rangebooster G Notebook Adapter • Manual and Warranty on CD • D-Link Wireless Utility on CD System Requirements • A laptop computer with an available 3-bit cardbus slot ® • Windows 000 (Service Pack 4) or XP (Service Pack ) •...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction D-Link, an industry leader in networking, introduces another performance breakthrough in wireless connectivity – the RangeBooster G ™ WNA-330 Notebook Adapter. Based on D-Link 108G Technology, these 80.11g compatible devices are capable of delivering maximum wireless signal rates of up to 108Mbps* when used together.

  • Page 6: Features

    • 32-bit Cardbus Performance/Plug & Play Connectivity - The WNA-330 is a powerful 3-bit Notebook Adapter that installs quickly and easily into laptop PCs, and when used with other D-Link RangeBooster ™ products will automatically connect to the network out of the box.

  • Page 7: Hardware Overview

    Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs Activity A blinking light indicates data is being transmitted. Link A steady light indicates a connection to a wireless network. D-Link WNA-330 User Manual...

  • Page 8: Installation

    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 utilities are not set to load when your computer boots up.

  • Page 9: 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 10 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 WNA-330 User Manual...

  • Page 11: 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 12: Adapter Installation

    Warning: Do NOT install the WNA-2330 Notebook Adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Turn on the computer and Insert the D-Link WNA-330 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 13 Files\Rangebooster G WNA-2330, 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. D-Link WNA-330 User Manual...
  • Page 14 ® If you are using Windows XP (SP), you will have the option ® to use either the D-Link utility or the built-in Windows Wireless utility. Click Next to continue. Insert the adapter into an available cardbus slot on your computer.
  • Page 15 If the wireless network you are trying to connect to is encrypted, enter the WEP key or WPA-PSK passphrase. Click Next to continue. Click Finish to continue. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now. D-Link WNA-330 User Manual...

  • Page 16: Windows Vista™ Installation

    After double-clicking on the driver icon the InstallShield Wizard window will appear. By default, setup will install to the destination folder: C:\Program Files\D-Link\WNA-1330, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. To install to a different location, click Browse and specify the location, otherwise click Next to continue.
  • Page 17 WNA-1330 will start configuration. This may take a few minutes. Once configuration is complete, insert the WNA-1330 into the PCMCIA slot. Click Next to continue. Once inserted, the Found New Hardware window may pop up. Click Cancel to continue setup. D-Link WNA-330 User Manual...
  • Page 18 Select Connect to a wireless network using push button method with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), and click Next to continue. To connect to your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click on the virtual button above PRESS. D-Link WNA-330 User Manual...

  • Page 19: Push Button Configuration (Pbc)

    Click Next to continue. When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to your wireless network. Click Finish to complete your setup. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now. D-Link WNA-330 User Manual...
  • Page 20 Scan to display the site survey page. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will be automatically brought to the site survey page. Clicking the Scan button will display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Select the network name (SSID) and click Next. D-Link WNA-330 User Manual...
  • Page 21 Section 3 - Configuration When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to your wireless network. Click Finish to complete your setup. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now. D-Link WNA-330 User Manual...

  • Page 22: Configuration

    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 Configuration Utility The D-Link WNA-330 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.
  • Page 23 (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 WNA-330 User Manual...

  • Page 24: 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 WNA-330 User Manual...

  • Page 25: Support

    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. D-Link WNA-330 User Manual...

  • Page 26: About

    Section 3 - Configuration About The About screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the WNA-330. D-Link WNA-330 User Manual...

  • Page 27: Windows Vista

    Enter the security information to connect (refer to the Wireless Security section for more information). Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down menu and click Activate to connect. Allow up to 30 seconds for Activate Button: connection. D-Link WNA-330 User Manual...

  • Page 28: Wi-Fi Protected Setup

    Entering this number into the utility of the WPS-enabled wireless router or access point connects you to the intended wireless network. Refer to the next page for more information. D-Link WNA-330 User Manual...

  • Page 29: Personal Identification Number (Pin)

    Please refer to the manufacturer’s manual for instructions. Once you click Next, you will have  minutes to enter this number into your access point or wireless router. The adapter will try to establish connectivity to your access point or wireless router D-Link WNA-330 User Manual...
  • Page 30 Section 3 - Configuration When this screen appears, you have successfully established connectivity. Click Finish to complete your setup. D-Link WNA-330 User Manual...

  • Page 31: My Wireless Networks

    Click Activate to use a profile. Allow up to 30 Button: seconds to connect to the wireless network. The Profile Details section will display information Profile Details: about the wireless network such as the network name (SSID), and if the network is secured. D-Link WNA-330 User Manual...

  • Page 32: Add Profile

    Select the network type. If you are connecting to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. Set Security: Select the type of security used. Please refer to the Wireless Security section for more OK Button: information. Click OK to save your settings. D-Link WNA-330 User Manual...

  • Page 33: Modify Profile

    Select the network type. If you are connecting to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. Set Security: Select the type of security used. Please refer to the Wireless Security section for more OK Button: information. Click OK to save your settings. D-Link WNA-330 User Manual...

  • Page 34: Support

    Section 3 - Configuration Support If you need help, click the Support button. A panel will normally appear to the right of the utility, which will display information about the utility. D-Link WNA-330 User Manual...

  • Page 35: Windows Xp Configuration Utility

    XP users may use the built-in wireless utility. The following instructions are for Service Pack  users. If you ® are using Windows 000, 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 36: Disabling The Windows Xp Utility

    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 View Available Wireless Networks.
  • Page 37 Section 3 - Configuration In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window, ® uncheck Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings and then click OK. D-Link WNA-330 User Manual...

  • Page 38: Wireless Security

    ASCII format is provided so you can enter a string that is easier to remember. The ASCII string is converted to HEX for use over the network. Four keys can be defined so that you can change keys easily. D-Link WNA-330 User Manual...

  • Page 39: What Is Wpa

    WPA/WPA 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 WNA-330 User Manual...

  • Page 40: Configure Wep

    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. 1. Open the Wireless Utility by double-clicking on the D-Link 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.
  • Page 41 WEP key exactly the same on all wireless devices. It is strongly recommended to set the authentication 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.

  • Page 42: Using The Windows Xp Utility

    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. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link WNA-330 User Manual...
  • Page 43 It may take 0-30 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 WNA-330 User Manual...

  • Page 44: Configure Wpa/Wpa Passphrase

    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. 1. Open the Wireless Utility by double-clicking on the D-Link icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen).
  • Page 45 Make sure you enter the passphrase exactly the same on all wireless 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.

  • Page 46: Using The Windows Xp Utility

    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. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link WNA-330 User Manual...
  • Page 47 It may take 0-30 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 WNA-330 User Manual...

  • Page 48: Configure Wpa/Wpa

    WPA and WPA are for advanced users who are familiar with using a RADIUS server and setting up certificates. 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.

  • Page 49: Configure 80.1X

    80.1x is for advanced users who are familiar with using a RADIUS server and setting up certificates. 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.

  • Page 50: Connect To A Wireless Network

    (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal, but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link WNA-330 User Manual...

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    1. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? Go to Start > My Computer > Properties. Select the Hardware Tab. D-Link WNA-330 User Manual...
  • Page 52 Section 5 - Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link WNA-2330 Notebook Adapter. Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link WNA-330 Notebook Adapter D-Link WNA-330 Wireless Notebook Adapter Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly.
  • Page 53 • In Infrastructure mode, make sure the same Service Set Identifier (SSID) is specified on the settings for the wireless clients and access points. The SSID factory default setting for D-Link products is default. (Double-click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar. The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting.) •...
  • Page 54 If Security is enabled, make sure that the correct encryption keys are entered on both the WNA-1330 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. D-Link WNA-330 User Manual...

  • Page 55: 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 56 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 57 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 58 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 59: Wireless Modes

    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. An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as laptops with wireless notebook adapters. All the adapters must be in Ad-Hoc mode to communicate. D-Link WNA-330 User Manual...

  • Page 60: 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 61: Statically Assign An Ip Address

    Windows 000 - 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 62: Technical Specifications

    Frequency Range .4GHz to .46GHz Transmitter Output Power 15dBm ± dB Wireless Signal Range* • Indoors: Up to 38 feet (100 meters) Internal Antenna Type • Outdoors: Up to 1,31 feet (400 meters) Dual Antenna Diversity Switching D-Link WNA-330 User Manual...
  • Page 63 * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 80.11g 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. D-Link WNA-330 User Manual...

  • Page 64: Contacting Technical Support

    Appendix D - Contacting Technical Support Contacting Technical Support D-Link provides free technical support for customers within within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product. Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our web site or by phone.

  • Page 65: 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 66 Warranty Period and is subject to the same limitations and exclusions. If a material non-conformance is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines in its sole discretion that it is not practical to replace the non-conforming Software, the price paid by the original licensee for the non-conforming Software will be refunded by D-Link;...
  • Page 67 180 Winston Park Drive, Oakville, Ontario, Canada L6H 5W1. D-Link will not be held responsible for any packages that are lost in transit to D-Link. The repaired or replaced packages will be shipped to the customer via UPS Ground or any common carrier selected by D-Link.
  • Page 68 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 69 IEEE 80.11b or 80.11g operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to channels 1 through This equipment has been SAR-evaluated for use in laptops (notebooks) with side slot configuration. For detailed warranty information applicable to products purchased outside Canada, please contact the corresponding local D-Link office. D-Link WNA-330 User Manual...

  • Page 70: 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. December 15, 008 D-Link WNA-330 User Manual...

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