D-Link DWA-510 User manual

2D-Link DWA-510 User Manual
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Product Overview ...................................................3
Package Contents..............................................................3
System Requirements .......................................................3
Introduction.......................................................................4
Features.............................................................................5
Hardware Overview ...........................................................6
LEDs ...........................................................................6
Installation...........................................................7
Getting Started ..................................................................7
Remove Existing Installations .....................................7
Disable Other Wireless Adapters.................................8
Wireless Installation Considerations................................10
Adapter Installation..........................................................11
Configuration ...................................................... 18
D-Link Configuration Utility .............................................18
Wireless Networks ....................................................19
D-Link Wi-Fi Protected Setup....................................20
My Wireless Networks ..............................................21
Support.....................................................................24
About ........................................................................25
Connect to a Wireless Network
Using Windows®Vista™...................................................26
Connect to a Wireless NetworkWindows®XP .................27
Disabling The Windows®XP Utility ........................... 28
Wireless Security ................................................. 30
What is WEP?.................................................................. 30
What is WPA?..................................................................31
Configure WEP ................................................................32
Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager .......32
Using the Windows®Vista ........................................34
Using the Windows®XP Utility .................................36
Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase .................................. 38
Using the Windows®Vista ........................................40
Using the Windows®XP Utility .................................42
Configure WPA/WPA2 .....................................................44
Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager .......44
Configure 802.1x.............................................................45
Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager .......45
How to Setup DWA-510 connection with PSP X-link via
Windows Zero Configuration ....................................46
Troubleshooting ................................................... 50
Wireless Basics ................................................... 55
Networking Basics ................................................ 60
Check your IP address..................................................... 60
Statically Assign an IP address........................................ 61
Technical Specifications ......................................... 62

3D-Link DWA-510 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
•D-LinkDWA-510WirelessGDesktopAdapter
•Manual,Software,andWarrantyonCD
System Requirements
•AdesktopcomputerwithanavailablePCIslot
•Windows®2000,XP,98SE,MeorVista
•300MHzprocessorandatleast64MBofRAM
•An802.11gor802.11baccesspoint(for Infrastructure mode),oranother802.11gor802.11b wireless adapter
(for Ad-Hoc, Peer-to-Peer networking mode.)
Product Overview
Package Contents

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Introduction
The D-Link Wireless G DWA-510 Desktop adapter features the very latest in advanced wireless silicon chip technology to deliver
a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps* in the 2.4GHz frequency. The DWA-510 also works with 802.11b standard
wireless devices and when used with other D-Link Wireless G products delivers throughput speeds capable of handling heavy data
payloads.
The DWA-510 also includes a configuration utility to discover available wireless networks and create and save detailed connectivity
profiles for those networks most often accessed.
The DWA-510 is a powerful 32-bit Desktop adapter that installs quickly and easily into desktop PCs and when used
with other D-Link Wireless G products automatically connects to the network. Like all D-Link wireless adapters, the
DWA-510canbeusedinAd-Hocmodetoconnectdirectlywithother2.4GHzwirelesscomputersforpeer-to-peerlesharingor
in Infrastructure mode to connect with a wireless access point or wireless router for access to the Internet in your office or home
network. The DWA-510 is an ideal solution enabling wireless networking capabilities on desktops PCs for the home or office.
*MaximumwirelesssignalratederivedfromIEEEStandard802.11gspecications.Actualdatathroughputwillvary.Networkconditionsandenvironmentalfactors,
includingvolumeofnetworktrafc,buildingmaterialsandconstruction,andnetworkoverhead,loweractualdatathroughputrate.Environmentalfactorswilladversely
affect wireless signal range.

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•FasterWirelessNetworking-Fasterdatatransfersmeanincreasedproductivity.WiththeDWA-510inyourdesktop
PC,youwillhavetheexibilityofwirelessnetworkingspeedsthatsaveyoutimeandmoney.
•Compatiblewith802.11band802.11gDevices-FullycompatiblewiththeIEEE802.11band802.11gstandards,the
DWA-510canconnectwithexisting802.11bor802.11gcompliantrouters,accesspointsandcards.Thatmeansyoucan
still communicate with colleagues and friends while you have the ability to link to even more wireless networks.
•32-bit PCI Performance/Plug & Play Connectivity - The DWA-510 is a powerful 32-bit PCI adapter that installs quickly
andeasilyintodesktopPCs,andwhenusedwithotherD-LinkWirelessGproductswillautomaticallyconnecttothe
network out of the box.
•User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities.
Features

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Hardware Overview
LEDs
ACT
A blinking light indicates transmission of
data.
Link
A steady light indicates a connection to a
wireless network.

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Getting Started
Installation
Thissectionwillwalkyouthroughtheinstallationprocess.Ifyouhaveabuilt-inwirelessadapter,pleasedisableitindevicemanager
beforeinstallingyourD-Linkadapter.Also,ifyouhavepreviouslyinstalledanotherwirelessadapter,pleasemakesureanysoftware
is uninstalled.
BeforeinstallingyournewD-Linkwirelessadapter,pleaseverifythefollowing:
•Removeanypreviousinstallationsofwirelessadapters
•Disableanybuilt-inwirelessadapters
•VerifythesettingssuchastheSSIDandsecuritysettingsofthenetwork(s)youwanttoconnectto
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conict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.Windows®XP users may use the built-in wireless
utility for all adapters.
Toremoveanyoldsoftware:
Windows®Vistausers:ClickStart > Control Panel > Program & Features.
Windows®XPusers:ClickStart > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs.
Windows®2000users:ClickStart > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs.

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Disable Other Wireless Adapters
Mostnewerlaptopsmayincludeabuilt-inwirelessadapter.TopreventanyconictsorconfusionwiththeD-Linkwirelessadapter,
itisrecommendedtodisablethewirelessadapter(aswellasanyunusedEthernetadapters).
Fromthedesktop,right-clickontheMy Computer icon and select Properties.
Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Scroll down the list and
click the +sign to the left of Network Adapters.
Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable.

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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.

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Wireless Installation Considerations
The D-Link wireless adapter lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating
rangeofyourwirelessnetwork.Keepinmind,however,thatthenumber,thicknessandlocationofwalls,ceilings,orotherobjectsthat
thewirelesssignalsmustpassthrough,maylimittherange.Typicalrangesvarydependingonthetypesofmaterialsandbackground
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
ofwallsorceilingsisminimized.
2.Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a
45-degreeangleappearstobealmost3feet(1meter)thick.Ata2-degreeangleitlooksover42feet(14meters)
thick!Positiondevicessothatthesignalwilltravelstraightthroughawallorceiling(insteadofatanangle)for
better reception.
3.BuildingMaterialsmakeadifference.Asolidmetaldoororaluminumstudsmayhaveanegativeeffectonrange.
Trytopositionaccesspoints,wirelessrouters,andcomputerssothatthesignalpassesthroughdrywalloropen
doorways.Materialsandobjectssuchasglass,steel,metal,wallswithinsulation,water(shtanks),mirrors,le
cabinets,brick,andconcretewilldegradeyourwirelesssignal.
4.Keepyourproductaway(atleast3-6feetor1-2meters)fromelectricaldevicesorappliancesthatgenerateRF
noise.
5.Ifyouareusing2.4GHzcordlessphonesorX-10(wirelessproductssuchasceilingfans,lights,andhomesecurity
systems),yourwirelessconnectionmaydegradedramaticallyordropcompletely.Makesureyour2.4GHzphone
base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in
use.

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Note: Please install the DWA-510 Desktop Adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD.
Refer to the insert included with this adapter for installation instructions.
Turn on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-510 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.
IftheCDAutorunfunctiondoesnotautomaticallystartonyourcomputer,gotoStart > Run. In the run box type “D:\Drivers\setup.
exe”(whereD: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive).
Whentheautorunscreenappears,clickInstall Drivers.
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The InstallShield Wizard window will appear.
Click Next to continue.
By default setup will install to the default location: C:\Program
Files\Wireless G DWA-510,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.
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Click Next
Click Finishandshutdownyourcomputer.Next,insertyourdesktopadapter
and then restart your system.
If you want to connect to our network manually, select the option. And
then click “Next”.

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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 the Scanbuttontodisplayalistofwirelessnetworks(sitesurvey).Click
onthenetworkname(SSID)and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.
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If you want to connect to your network with WPS, select the option.
And then click “Next”.
Click“Press”to connecttoyour wirelessnetwork.Clickthe pushbutton
on your access point.
Click Finish to continue.
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Note: please press the button on the access point within 120 seconds
and it is recommended that the access point is nearby.
Connection Established
And Click “Next”.
Click “Finish” to complete installation.
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If you encounter failure of WPS, below page will show.
Click “Retry” to re-connect to your wireless network with WPS.
Click“Next”toselectthewayyouwanttogetconnectedtoyourwireless
network.
Click ”Exit ” to complete the installation.
Click “Finish” to complete.
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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 and Vista WLAN Auto Configuration.
D-Link Configuration Utility
The D-Link DWA-510 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. After you have completed the installation of the
DWA-510andwheneveryoustartthecomputer,theCongurationUtilitystartsautomaticallyandthesystemtrayiconisloadedin
the toolbar. Clicking on the utility icon will start the Configuration Utility.
If you are using Windows Vista please skip to page 26 or Windows XP skip to page 27.

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Wireless Networks
TheWirelessNetworks(SiteSurvey)pagewilldisplayallwirelessnetworksthatareavailableinyourarea.Toconnecttoanetwork,
simplyhighlightthewirelessnetwork(SSID)andclickConnect.
The SSID (Service Set Identier) is the name
of the wireless network.
Displays the MAC address of the wireless
device.
Displays the Link Quality of the wireless
connection.
If there is a “lock” icon, this means the wireless
networkissecure.Youmustknowtheencryption
key/security settings to connect.
Displays the channel of the wireless network.
Make sure your access point is WPS enabled.
Click “WPS” and connect to your wireless
network with Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
Rescansforavailablewirelessnetworksin your
area.
Highlight a wireless network and click the
Connect button. If the network is secure, a
pop-up window will appear. Enter the security
information to connect (refer to the Wireless
Security section for more information).
Select a wireless network profile from the
drop-downmenuandclick Activate toconnect.
Allow up to 30 seconds to connect.
MAC:
SSID:
Channel:
Signal:
Security:
Refresh Button:
Connect Button:
Activate Button:
WPS Button:

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D-Link Wi-Fi Protected Setup
“Push Button Conguration” is a virtual button on
the utility that can be pressed to get connected
toyour wirelessnetwork.Please makesure the
access point is nearby and its physical button
is placed on the device.
“Personal Identication Number” is an unique
number that is generated randomly by device.
PINshouldbeenteredontheutilityofyouraccess
point and be accepted to get connected.
PIN:
PBC: