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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    What is WEP? ............30 System Requirements ..........3 What is WPA? ............31 Configure WEP ............32 Introduction .............. 4 Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 32 Features ..............5 Using the Windows Vista Utility ...... 34 Hardware Overview ..........6 ®...

  • Page 3: Product Overview

    Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents • D-Link DWA-620 Wireless 108G Notebook Adapter • Manual and Warranty on CD • D-Link Wireless Utility on CD System Requirements • A laptop computer with an available 32-bit cardbus slot •...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    The DWA-620 also supports the latest security features such as WPA and 802.1x, making your wireless connection secure. With its speed, security, and range, the DWA-620 is the ideal wireless client adapter for your most demanding notebook computer users.

  • Page 5: Features

    • Better Security with 802.1x and WPA - With the DWA-620 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

    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 DWA-620 User Manual...

  • Page 7: 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 8: Disable Other Wireless Adapters

    Section 2 - 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-620 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-620 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 Click Next to continue. By default setup will install to the default location: C:\Program Files\Rangebooster G DWA-620, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. To install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next.
  • Page 13 And then 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. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual...
  • Page 14 Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. If the wireless network you are trying to connect to is encrypted, enter the WEP key or WPA-PSK passphrase. Click Next to continue. Clink Finish to exit the wizard. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual...
  • Page 15 Click “Press” to connect to your wireless network. Click the push button on your access point. Note: please press the button on the access point within 120 seconds and it is recommended that the access point is nearby. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual...
  • Page 16 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. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual...

  • Page 17: 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 XP Zero Configuration Utility and Vista WLAN AutoConfig. ® Windows D-Link Configuration Utility The D-Link DWA-620 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 18: Wireless Networks

    Enter the security information to connect (refer to the Wireless Security section for more information). Select a wireless network profile from the Activate Button: drop-down menu and click Activate to connect. Allow up to 30 seconds to connect. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual...

  • Page 19: D-Link Wi-Fi Protected Setup

    PIN: Personal Identification Number is a unique number that is generated randomly by device. PIN should be entered on the utility of your access point and be accepted to get connected. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual...

  • Page 20: 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-620 User Manual...

  • Page 21: Add Profile

    Infrastructure. If you are connecting to another wireless client such as an adapter, select 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-620 User Manual...

  • Page 22: 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-620 User Manual...

  • Page 23: 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 DWA-620 User Manual...

  • Page 24: About

    Section 3 - Configuration About The About screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the DWA-620. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual...

  • Page 25: 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 the TCP/ IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual...
  • Page 26 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-620 User Manual...

  • Page 27: Using Windows ® Xp

    ® 2 or later users. If you are using Windows 2000, you must use the D-Link utility. Please refer to page 17. ® If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the center of the bubble to access the utility.

  • Page 28: Disabling The Windows Xp Utility

    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 View Available Wireless Networks.
  • Page 29 Section 3 - Configuration In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window, uncheck to configure my wireless network settings ® Use Windows and then click OK. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual...

  • Page 30: Wireless Security

    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-620 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) •...

  • Page 31: 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-620 User Manual...

  • Page 32: 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 33 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 34: Using The Windows ® Vista Utility

    Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the ® ™ wireless computer icon in your system tray (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-620 User Manual...
  • Page 35 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-620 User Manual...

  • Page 36: Using The Windows Xp Utility

    1. Open the Windows 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 DWA-620 User Manual...
  • Page 37 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-620 User Manual...

  • Page 38: Configure Wpa/Wpa2-Personal

    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 39 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 40: Using The Windows ® Vista Utility

    Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the ® ™ wireless computer icon in your system tray (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-620 User Manual...
  • Page 41 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-620 User Manual...

  • Page 42: Using The Windows Xp Utility

    1. Open the Windows 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 DWA-620 User Manual...
  • Page 43 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-620 User Manual...

  • Page 44: Configure Wpa/Wpa2

    WPA and WPA2 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 45: Configure 802.1X

    802.1x 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 46: Troubleshooting

    Section 5 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-620. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP. If you ®...
  • Page 47 Section 5 - Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link Wireless 108G DWA-620 Notebook Adapter. Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link DWA-620 Look under Device Status to check that the device Wireless Notebook Adapter is working properly.
  • 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-620 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-620 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-620 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

    Windows 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

    2.4GHz to 2.462GHz Transmitter Output Power 15dBm ± 2dB Wireless Signal Range* • Indoors: Up to 328 feet (100 meters) Internal Antenna Type • Outdoors: Up to 1,312 feet (400 meters) Dual Printed Antenna Diversity Switching. D-Link DWA-620 User Manual...
  • Page 58 * 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. Version 1.20(WW) 2008/10/27 D-Link DWA-620 User Manual...

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