D-Link DWA-645 User manual

Quick Install Guide
Wireless Notebook Adapter
Version 1.0
DWA-645

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• A notebook computer with an available 32-bit Cardbus Type II slot
• Windows® XP SP2 or Windows 2000 SP4
• 20MB Hard Disk Space
• CD-ROM Drive
• An 802.11g or 802.11b access point (for Infrastructure mode), or
another 802.11n or 802.11g wireless adapter (for Ad-Hoc mode.)
Package Contents
D-Link DWA-645
Wireless Notebook Adapter
System Requirements
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Manual, software, and
warranty on CD

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Hardware Overview
Activity LED
A blinking light indicates data is
being transmitted.
Link LED
A steady light indicates a connection to
a wireless network.

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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 (fish tanks), mirrors, file
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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Adapter Installation
Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-645 Cardbus Adapter into your
computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD.
Turn on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-645 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:\DWA645.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.
By default setup will install to
the default location: C:\Program
Files\D-Link\DWA-645, where C:
represents the drive letter of your
hard drive. To install to a different
location click Browse and specify
the location.
Select the Program Files folder
location.
Click Next
Click Next
Click Next

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The D-Link configuration wizard
will now appear.
If you are using Windows® XP
(SP2), you will have the option to
use either the D-Link utility or the
built-in Windows® Wireless utility.
Insert the adapter into an available
cardbus slot on your computer.
If the Found New Hardware Wizard
appears, click Cancel.
Enter the network name (SSID)
manually. If you enter the SSID
incorrectly, you will automatically
be brought to the site survey page.
Click Scan to display the site
survey page.
Click Next
Click Next
Click Next

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Click on the network name (SSID)
and click Next.
Click Finish to continue. If you are
prompted to reboot your computer,
select Yes, I want to restart my
computer now.
Click Next
Click Finish

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Connect to a Wireless Network
The D-Link DWA-645 uses the Wireless Connection Manager
as the management software. The manager provides the user
an easy interface to change any settings related to the wireless
adapter. Clicking on the D-Link icon on your desktop will start the
Configuration.
If you are using the Windows® XP Wireless Zero Config, please skip
to page 11.
This window will allow you to see available wireless networks in your
area. Simply click the network (SSID) you want to connect to and
click the Connect button.

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If you are attempting to connect to a secure network, You must supply
the encryption key that is on the router or access point you are trying
to connect to.
Please refer to the manual on the CD for more information on Wireless
Security.
If the network you are connecting to is using WEP, enter the WEP
key for the network and click OK.
If the network you are connecting to is using WPA-PSK, enter the
passphrase for the network and click OK.

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Windows® XP users may use the built-in wireless utility. The following
instructions are for Service Pack 2 users.
If you are using Windows® 2000, you must use the D-Link utility.
Please refer to page 9.
If you receive the Wireless
Networks Detected bubble,
click on the center of the bubble
to access the utility.
Windows® XP Configuration Utility
You may also right-click on
the wireless computer icon in
your system tray (lower-right
corner next to the time). Select
View Available Wireless
Networks.

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The Wireless Connection Manager will display any available wireless
networks in your area. Click on a network and click the Connect
button.
Refer to the Wireless Security section in the manual for information
on connecting to a secure network.
If you want to use the D-Link utility instead of the Windows® XP
wireless utility, refer to the next page.

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If you want to use the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 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.
Disabling The Windows® XP Utility
In the Choose a Wireless Network window click Change Advanced
Settings on the left side below Related Tasks.

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In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window, uncheck
Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings and
then click OK.
You can now use the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager to
configure your wireless adapter.
Double-click the Wireless Connection
Manager icon on your desktop.

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Notes

Technical Support
You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link websites.
If you require product support, we encourage you to browse our FAQ section on
the Web Site before contacting the Support line. We have many FAQ’s which
we hope will provide you a speedy resolution for your problem.
For Customers within
The United Kingdom & Ireland:
D-Link UK & Ireland Technical Support over the Internet:
http://www.dlink.co.uk
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D-Link UK & Ireland Technical Support over the Telephone:
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[phone] (Ireland)
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1-800-361-5265 (Canada)
Mon. to Fri. 7:30AM to 9:00PM EST
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http://support.dlink.ca
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