D-Link DWA140 - RANGE BOOSTER N USB ADAPTOR User manual

2D-Link DWA-140 User Manual
Table of Contents
Product Overview ........................................................ 3
Package Contents ................................................... 3
System Requirements ............................................. 3
Introduction..............................................................4
Features .................................................................. 5
Hardware Overview ................................................. 6
Installation....................................................................7
Getting Started ........................................................ 7
Remove Existing Installations............................7
Disable Other Wireless Adapters....................... 8
Adapter Installation ................................................ 10
Conguration............................................................. 16
D-Link Wireless Connection Manager ................... 16
Wireless Networks ........................................... 17
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ..........................18
Support ............................................................22
About ...............................................................23
Windows® Vista Conguration Utility ..................... 24
Windows® XP Conguration Utility......................... 25
Disabling The Windows® XP Utility .................. 26
Wireless Security....................................................... 28
What is WEP? .......................................................28
What is WPA? .......................................................29
Congure WEP..................................................... 30
Using the D-Link Wireless Connection ............ 30
Using the Windows® Vista Utility...................... 32
Using the Windows® XP Utility......................... 34
Congure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase....................... 36
Using the D-Link Wireless Connection ............ 36
Using the Windows®Vista ............................... 38
Using the Windows®XP................................... 40
Troubleshooting ........................................................ 42
Wireless Installation Considerations...................... 46
Wireless Basics .........................................................47
Networking Basics .................................................... 52
Check your IP address .......................................... 52
Statically Assign an IP address ............................. 53
Technical Specications........................................... 54
Table of Contents

3D-Link DWA-140 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
• D-Link DWA-140 Wireless USB Adapter
• Manual and Warranty on CD
• D-Link Wireless Connection Manager on CD
• Quick Installation Guide
System Requirements
• A computer or laptop with an available USB 2.0 port
• Windows®2000 (Service Pack 4) or XP (Service Pack 2)
• CD-ROM Drive
• 300MHz processor and at least 64MB of RAM
• A draft 802.11n or 802.11b/g access point (for Infrastructure mode), or another draft 802.11n wireless
adapter (for Ad-Hoc mode.)
Product Overview
Package Contents

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction
The DWA-140 Wireless N™ USB Adapter is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for desktop or notebook PCs.
Instead of stringing Ethernet cables to your PC or dismantling your desktop computer case, the DWA-140 can enable
Draft 802.11n wireless connectivity by simply utilizing your desktop or notebook PC’s USB port.
Powered by Wireless N™ technology, the DWA-140 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception than
802.11g*. The DWA-140 is designed for use in bigger homes and for those that demand higher networking. Maximize
wireless performance by connecting this USB Adapter to a Wireless N™ Router and stay connected from virtually
anywhere in the home. This USB Adapter supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption to prevent outside intrusion and
protect your personal information from being exposed.
D-Link’s Quick Setup Wizard guides you step-by-step through the installation process. You’ll be able to congure this
USB Adapter without having to call the teenager from down the street to help you. The D-Link Wireless Manager is
included with this product to keep track of all your most frequently accessed networks.
Compact in size, robust in speed the DWA-140 Wireless USB Adapter is great for travel and a convenient solution for
providing high performance wireless connectivity to your desktop or notebook PC. Enjoy the many benets of wireless
connectivity today!
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and Draft 802.11n 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 conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range.

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Features
• Compact size for placement anywhere.
• Convenience of Plug & Play installation.
• Fully 802.11b/802.11g compatible.
• Draft 802.11n compliant.
• Powered by the USB port; no external power source required.
• USB 2.0 standard*.
• Better Security with 802.1x and WPA - In addition to 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption, you can also
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.
• Position the DWA-140 almost anywhere in your workspace to achieve the best reception possible.
• Supports Infrastructure networks via an access point and Peer-to-Peer communication in Ad-Hoc
mode.
• User-friendly conguration and diagnostic utilities.
* Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput.

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Section 1 - Product Overview
Hardware Overview
USB Port
Used to connect the DWA-140
to your computer.

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Section 2 - Installation
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® 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 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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Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-140 USB Adapter into your computer before installing the driver software
from the D-Link CD.
Turn on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-140 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:\DWA-140.exe” (where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive).
When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers.
Adapter Installation
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-140, 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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Insert the adapter into an available USB port 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
To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually
connect to a wireless network and then click Next.
Click Next

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Click the Scan button to display a list of wireless networks
(site survey). Click on the network name (SSID) and click
Connect.
Click Finish to Complete installation.
Click Connect
Click Finish
The Wireless Connection Wizard will now appear.
If you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to
page 15. The following instructions will connect you to a wireless
network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).
Click Next

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To connect to your network using the WPS push button
conguration method, click the virtual button as shown in the
screenshot.
Press the WPS button on your access point or wireless router
within 2 minutes to establish connectivity.
When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to
your wireless network. Click Next to complete your setup.
Click Next
Push Button Configuration (PBC)

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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” to select the way you want to get connected to your wireless
network.
Click ”Exit ” to complete the installation.
Click Finish to Complete installation.
Click Finish

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Section 3 - Configuration
Configuration
This section will show you how to congure your new D-Link wireless adapter using the D-Link Utility as well as the
Windows® XP Zero Conguration Utility.
D-Link Wireless Connection Manager
The D-Link DWA-140 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. Click -> Start -> Programs -> D-Link
-> D-Link RangeBooster N DWA-140 -> Wireless Connection Manager
If you are using Windows® XP, please skip to page 22.
Click -> Start -> Programs -> D-Link ->
D-Link RangeBooster N DWA-140 ->
Wireless Connection Manager

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Wireless Networks
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
network is secure. You must know the
encryption key/security settings to connect.
Displays the channel of the wireless network.
Connect to a wireless network using Wi-Fi
Protected Setup. Refer to the next page.
Rescans for available wireless networks in
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-down menu and click Activate to connect.
Allow up to 30 seconds to connect.
MAC:
SSID:
Channel:
Signal:
Security:
Refresh Button:
Connect Button:
Activate Button:
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.
WPS Button:

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Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) System is designed for easy setup
of security-enabled Wi-Fi networks. It is recommended to have
the access point or wireless router nearby during setup.
For more information on WPS, visit the Wi-Fi Alliance website
at www.wi-.org.
“Push Button Conguration” (PBC) is a virtual button in the
utility that connects you to other WPS-enabled devices. A
connection can be established by clicking on the virtual button,
then pushing the physical button on the access point or wireless
router within 120 seconds. Refer to page 14.
“Personal Identication Number” (PIN) is a unique number
generated randomly by the wireless adapter’s utility. Entering
this number in the utility of the WPS-enabled wireless router or
access point connects you with the intended wireless network.
Refer to the next page for more information.

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My Wireless Networks
The My Wireless Networks page will allow you to create, edit, and delete wireless network proles. Every time you
connect to a network using the Wireless Networks page, a prole will automatically be created.
New Button:
Modify:
Click New to create a new wireless network
prole (refer to page 18).
Click Modify to edit a current prole (refer to
page 19).
Click Delete to remove a prole.
Click Activate to use a prole. Allow up to 30
seconds to connect to the wireless network.
The Prole 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.
Delete:
Active:
Profile Details:

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Add Profile
You may add a new network by clicking the New button from the My Wireless Networks page.
Profile Name:
SSID:
Enter a name for your prole (e.g. Home, Ofce,
Coffee Shop).
Enter the SSID of the wireless network.
Select the network type. If you are connecting
to a wireless router or access point, select
Infrastructure. If you are connecting to another
wireless client such as an adapter, select
Ad-Hoc.
Select the type of security used. Please refer
to the Wireless Security section for more
information.
Click OK to save your settings.
Network Type:
Set Security:
OK Button: