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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Configure 802.1x ............46 Wireless Installation Considerations ........ 10 Using the D-Link Utility ..........46 Adapter Installation............11 How to Setup DWA-610 connection with PSP X-link via Configuration ............18 Wireless Zero Configuration ........47 D-Link Configuration Utility ..........18 Wireless Networks ............

  • Page 3: Product Overview

    Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents • D-Link DWA-610 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 • Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP or Vista ®...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    D-Link Wireless G products automatically connects to the network. Like all D-Link wireless adapters, the DWA-610 can be used in Ad-Hoc mode to connect directly with other cards for peer-to-peer file sharing or in Infrastructure mode to connect with a wireless access point or router for access to the Internet in your office or home network.

  • Page 5: Features

    • Better Security with 802.1x and WPA,WPA2 - With the DWA-610 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), WPA2 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 A blinking light indicates data is being transmitted. Link A steady light indicates a connection to a wireless network. D-Link DWA-610 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 or confusion 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-610 User Manual...

  • Page 10: Wireless Installation Considerations

    RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines: 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...

  • Page 11: Adapter Installation

    Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-610 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-610 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\ Wireless G DWA-610, 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 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-610 User Manual...
  • Page 14 (SSID) and click Next. If the wireless network you are trying to connect to is encrypted, enter the WEP key or WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK passphrase. Click Next to continue. Click “Finish” to continue. D-Link DWA-610 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-610 User Manual...
  • Page 16 Section 2 - Installation Connection Established And Click “Next”. DWA-610 Click “Finish” to complete installation. DWA-610 DWA-610 D-Link DWA-610 User Manual...
  • Page 17 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. DWA-610 Click Finish to complete. DWA-610 DWA-610 D-Link DWA-610 User Manual...

  • Page 18: 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 Zero ® Configuration Utility & Vista WLAN Auto Configuration D-Link Configuration Utility The D-Link DWA-610 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 19: Wireless Networks

    Enter the security information to connect (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-610 User Manual...

  • Page 20: D-Link Wi-Fi Protected Setup

    “Personal Identification Number” is an unique number PIN: that is generated randomly by device. PIN should be entered on the utility of your access point and be accepted to get connected. DWA-610 D-Link DWA-610 User Manual...

  • Page 21: 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-610 User Manual...

  • Page 22: 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-610 User Manual...

  • Page 23: 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-610 User Manual...

  • Page 24: 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-610 User Manual...

  • Page 25: About

    Section 3 - Configuration About The About screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the DWA-610. D-Link DWA-610 User Manual...

  • Page 26: Connect To A Wireless Network Using Windows ® Vista

    If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the contiqure WEP(WPA/WPA2 passphrase) using windows VIsta in this manual for more information on connectiong to a secure network. D-Link DWA-610 User Manual...
  • Page 27 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-610 User Manual...

  • Page 28: Connect To A Wireless Network Using Windows ® Xp

    XP / Vista users may use the built-in wireless utility. The following instructions are for Windows XP Service Pack 2 ® users. If you are using Windows 2000, you must use the D-Link utility. Please refer to page 18. ® If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the center of the bubble to access the utility.

  • Page 29: Disabling The Windows ® Xp Utility

    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 30 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 DWA-610 User Manual...

  • Page 31: What Is Wep

    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-610 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) •...

  • Page 32: 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-610 User Manual...

  • Page 33: 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 34 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 35: Using Windows ® Vista

    ® ™ 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-610 User Manual...
  • Page 36 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-610 User Manual...

  • Page 37: 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 DWA-610 User Manual...
  • Page 38 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-610 User Manual...

  • Page 39: Configure Wpa/Wpa2 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 40 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 41: Using Windows ® Vista

    ® ™ 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-610 User Manual...
  • Page 42 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-610 User Manual...

  • Page 43: 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 DWA-610 User Manual...
  • Page 44 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-610 User Manual...

  • Page 45: 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 46: 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 47: How To Setup Dwa-610 Connection With Psp X-Link Via Wireless Zero Configuration

    Section 4 - Wireless Security How to configure DWA-610 connection with PSP X-link via Windows Zero Configuration 1. Right-click the icon of DWA-610 Wireless Network Connection. Then select the properties to continue. 2. Then click the Configure button to continue.
  • Page 48 Select the item of property “Network Type” and set value to be “802.11Ad Hoc”. And then click “ok”. 4. Then select the item of property “PSP Xlink Mode” and set value to be “Enable”. And then click “ok”. D-Link DWA-610 User Manual...
  • Page 49 Section 4 - Wireless Security 5. Select the tab Wireless Networks and click the Advanced button to continue. 6. In the list of Networks to access , select Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) networks only and then click “Close” D-Link DWA-610 User Manual...
  • Page 50 Section 4 - Wireless Security 7. Click Refresh network list. Check the list of available wireless networks, and select the SSID of your PSP device and click to connect with it. D-Link DWA-610 User Manual...

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    Section 5 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-610. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP. If you have a different operating ®...
  • Page 52 Section 5 - Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link DWA-610 Wireless Notebook Adapter. 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.
  • Page 53 3. The computer with the DWA-610 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 54 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-610 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 55: 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 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 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. How does wireless work? Wireless works similar to how cordless phone work, through radio signals to transmit data from one point A to point B.
  • 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

    • 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-610 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 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

    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 62: Technical Specifications

    2.4GHz to 2.462GHz Transmitter Output Power Wireless Signal Range* 15dBm ± 2dB • Indoors: Up to 328 feet (100 meters) • Outdoors: Up to 1,312 feet (400 meters) Internal Antenna Type Dual Printed Antenna Diversity Switching D-Link DWA-610 User Manual...
  • Page 63 * 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. D-Link DWA-610 User Manual...

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