D-Link WNA-2330 - Rangebooster G Cardbus 802.11G... User manual

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Product Overview........................................................4
Package Contents....................................................4
System Requirements .............................................4
Introduction..............................................................5
Features...................................................................6
Hardware Overview.................................................7
LEDs..................................................................7
Installation....................................................................8
Getting Started ........................................................8
Remove Existing Installations............................8
Disable Other Wireless Adapters.......................9
Wireless Installation Considerations......................11
Adapter Installation................................................12
Windows Vista™ Installation............................16
Push Button Configuration (PBC)....................19
Configuration.............................................................22
D-Link Configuration Utility....................................22
Wireless Networks...........................................23
My Wireless Networks .....................................24
Support............................................................25
About ...............................................................26
Windows Vista..................................................27
Wireless Networks...........................................27
Wi-Fi Protected Setup......................................28
Personal Identification Number (PIN) ..............29
My Wireless Networks .....................................31
Add Profile........................................................32
Modify Profile...................................................33
Support............................................................34
Windows®XP Configuration Utility.........................35
Disabling The Windows®XP Utility...................36
Wireless Security.......................................................38
What is WEP?........................................................38
What is WPA?........................................................39
Configure WEP......................................................40
Using the D-Link Utility ....................................40
Using the Windows®XP Utility.........................42
Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase........................44
Using the D-Link Utility ....................................44
Using the Windows®XP Utility.........................46
Configure WPA/WPA2............................................48
Using the D-Link Utility ....................................48
Configure 802.1x ...................................................49
Using the D-Link Utility ....................................49
Connect to aWireless Network................................50
Troubleshooting.........................................................51

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Wireless Basics.........................................................55
Networking Basics ....................................................60
Check your IP address ..........................................60
Statically Assign an IP address .............................61
Technical Specifications...........................................62
ContactingTechnical Support..................................64
Warranty.....................................................................65
Registration................................................................70

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Section 1 - Product Overview
• D-Link WNA-2330 Rangebooster G™
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®2000 (Service Pack 4) or XP (Service Pack 2)
• 300MHz processor and at least 64MB of RAM
• An802.11gor802.11baccesspoint(forInfrastructuremode),oranother 802.11g or802.11bwireless
adapter (for Ad-Hoc mode.)
Product Overview
Package Contents

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Introduction
D-Link, an industry leader in networking, introduces another performance breakthrough in wireless connectivity – the
RangeBoosterG™WNA-2330NotebookAdapter.BasedonD-Link108GTechnology,these802.11gcompatibledevices
are capable of delivering maximum wireless signal rates of up to 108Mbps* when used together.
ThisWi-Fi certified wirelessnotebookadapterfeaturesextremelyhighperformance aswellas industry-widecompatibility.
Wi-Fi certification ensures that the WNA-2330 will be compatible with more of your existing network hardware.
Using theWNA-2330 to provide wireless connectivity for your notebook allows you to be more mobile.Access available
802.11b/g networks without the restrictions of phone lines or Ethernet cables.When traveling, feel confident that your
notebook will be able to work with the ever increasing number of wireless hotspots.
With an included configuration utility, setup for your WNA-2330 is a straightforward process.The utility keeps track of
your most frequently used networks, so you can rejoin them without hassle.The WNA-2330 also supports the latest
security features such as WPA and 802.1x, making your wireless connection secure.
Withitsspeed,security,andrange, theWNA-2330istheidealwirelessclient adapterforyourmostdemandingnotebook
computer users.
* 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 conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range.
** All devices in the wireless network must be enabled with D-Link RangeBooster™Technology

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• FasterWireless Networking - Enable wireless connectivity on your notebook computer with theWNA-
2330.WiththeperformanceofD-Link’sRangeBoosterG™lineofwirelessproducts,theWNA-2330delivers
an unsurpassed wireless experience.Perform multiple network tasks at once with the speed provided by
this Wireless Adapter.
• Compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g Devices - Fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g
standards,theWNA-2330canconnectwithexisting802.11bor802.11g compliantrouters,accesspoints
and cards.That means you can still communicate with colleagues and friends while you have the ability
to link to even more wireless networks.
• Better Security with 802.1x andWPA -With the WNA-2330 in your laptop PC you can securely connect
to a wireless network using 802.1x for wireless authentication, as well asWPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)
providing you a much higher level of security for your data and communication than has previously been
available.
• 32-bit Cardbus Performance/Plug & Play Connectivity -TheWNA-2330 is a powerful 32-bit Notebook
Adapter that installs quickly and easily into laptop PCs, and when used with other D-Link RangeBooster
G™products will automatically connect to the network out of the box.
• User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities.
Features

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

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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 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.
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 OtherWireless 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).
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, orotherobjectsthatthewirelesssignalsmustpassthrough,maylimittherange.Typicalrangesvarydepending
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.BuildingMaterialsmake a difference.Asolidmetaldoororaluminumstudsmayhave a negative effecton
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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Warning:DoNOTinstalltheWNA-2330NotebookAdapterintoyourcomputerbeforeinstallingthedriversoftwarefromthe
D-Link CD.
Turn on the computer and Insert the D-Link WNA-2330 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\Rangebooster G WNA-2330, 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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The D-Link configuration wizard will now appear.
If you are usingWindows®XP (SP2), you will have the option
touseeitherthe D-Link utilityorthebuilt-inWindows®Wireless
utility.
Click Next to continue.
Insert the adapter into an available cardbus slot on your
computer.
If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel.
Click Next to continue.
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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Click the Scan button to display a list of wireless networks
(site survey). Click on the network name (SSID) and click
Connect.
Ifthewirelessnetworkyouaretryingtoconnecttoisencrypted,
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.

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After double-clicking on the driver icon the InstallShield Wizard window will
appear.
Windows Vista™ Installation
By default, setup will install to the destination folder: C:\Program
Files\D-Link\WNA-1330, where C: represents the drive letter of your
hard drive. To install to a different location, click Browse and specify
the location, otherwise click Next to continue.
Under Program Folder you may use setup’s default name, type a new
folder name, or select one from the existing folders list. Click Next to
continue.

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WNA-1330 will start configuration.This may take a few minutes.
Onceconfiguration is complete,inserttheWNA-1330intothe PCMCIA
slot. Click Next to continue.
Once inserted, the Found New Hardware window may pop up. Click
Cancel to continue setup.

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WNA-1330 will start configuration.This may take a few minutes.
If you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to page 20.
The following instructions will connect you to a wireless network using
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).
Select Connect to a wireless network using push button method
withWi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), and click Next to continue.
To connect to your network using the WPS push button configuration
method, click on the virtual button above PRESS.

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Press theWPS button on your access point or wireless router within 2
minutes to establish a connection.
Click Next to continue.
When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to your
wireless network. Click Finish to complete your setup. If you are
prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to restart my
computer now.
Push Button Configuration (PBC)

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To manually connect to a wireless network, select Manually connect
to a wireless network, then click Next to continue.
Eitherenterthewireless networkname(SSID)manuallyandclickNext,
or click Scan to display the site survey page. If you enter the SSID
incorrectly, you will be automatically brought to the site survey page.
Clicking the Scan button will display a list of wireless networks (site
survey). Select the network name (SSID) and click Next.