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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Package Contents .............. 3 What is WPA? ..............6 System Requirements ............3 Configure WEP ..............7 Introduction ............... 4 Using the D-Link Utility ..........7 Features ................5 Using the Windows XP Utility ......... 9 ® Hardware Overview ............6 Configure WPA/WPA Passphrase ........ -
Page 3: Product Overview
Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents • D-Link DWA-111 2.4GHz Wireless G USB 2.0 Adapter • Manual, Software, and Warranty on CD System Requirements • A computer or laptop with an available USB 2.0 port • Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4) or XP (Service Pack 2) ®... -
Page 4: Introduction
The DWA-111 is a Wireless USB .0 adapter that installs quickly and easily into any desktop or laptop PC with an available USB port. You can simply plug in the DWA-111 to enjoy the freedom of wireless networking. When used with other D-Link Wireless G products in their default configuration, the DWA-111 automatically discovers and connects to the wireless network. -
Page 5: Features
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. Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput. D-Link DWA-111 User Manual... -
Page 6: Hardware Overview
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Link Light A blinking light indicates activity on your wireless network. USB Port Used to connect the DWA-111 to your computer. D-Link DWA-111 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 - 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-111 User Manual...
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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: Software Installation
Section - Installation Software Installation Turn on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-111 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 Files\Wireless G DWA-111, 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 DWA-111 User Manual...
- Page 13 The D-Link configuration wizard will now appear. 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 USB port on your computer.
- Page 14 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 DWA-111 User Manual...
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Page 15: 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. D-Link Configuration Utility The D-Link DWA-111 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 16: Wireless Networks
Enter the security information to connect (refer to the Wireless Security section for more information). Active Button: Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down menu and click Active to connect. Allow up to 30 seconds to connect. D-Link DWA-111 User Manual... -
Page 17: 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-111 User Manual... -
Page 18: 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-111 User Manual... -
Page 19: 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-111 User Manual... -
Page 20: 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-111 User Manual... -
Page 21: About
Section 3 - Configuration About The About screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the DWA-111. D-Link DWA-111 User Manual... -
Page 22: 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 23 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 24 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-111 User Manual...
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Page 25: Wireless Security
Standard Code for Information Interchange – alphanumeric characters) format. 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 DWA-111 User Manual... -
Page 26: 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 DWA-111 User Manual... -
Page 27: 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 28 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.
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Page 29: 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-111 User Manual... - Page 30 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 DWA-111 User Manual...
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Page 31: 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 32 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.
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Page 33: 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-111 User Manual... - Page 34 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 DWA-111 User Manual...
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Page 35: 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 36: 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 37: Troubleshooting
1. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? Go to Start > My Computer > Properties. Select the Hardware Tab. D-Link DWA-111 User Manual... - Page 38 Section 5 - Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link DWA-111 USB Adapter. Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link DWA-111 USB Adapter D-Link DWA-111 Wireless USB Adapter Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly.
- Page 39 • 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 40 If Security is enabled, make sure that the correct encryption keys are entered on both the DWA-111 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 DWA-111 User Manual...
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Page 41: 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 42 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 43 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 44 The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”. Using a D-Link USB 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.
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Page 45: 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 cardbus adapters. All the adapters must be in Ad-Hoc mode to communicate. D-Link DWA-111 User Manual... -
Page 46: 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 47: Statically Assign An Ip Address
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 48: 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 DWA-111 User Manual... - Page 49 * 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 DWA-111 User Manual...