D-Link XTREME N DUAL BAND USB ADAPTER DWA-160 User manual

2D-Link DWA-160 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
Wireless Installation Considerations................................10
Adapter Installation..........................................................11
Configuration ...................................................... 17
D-Link Wireless Connection Manager..............................17
Wireless Networks ....................................................18
Wi-Fi®Protected Setup (WPS)..................................19
My Wireless Networks ..............................................23
Add Profile ...........................................................24
Modify Profile.......................................................25
Support.....................................................................26
About ........................................................................27
Connect to a Wireless Network ................................. 28
Using Windows Vista®....................................................28
Using Windows®XP........................................................30
Wireless Security ................................................. 31
What is WPA™?................................................................ 31
Configure WPA™/WPA2™-Personal...................................32
Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager .......32
Using Windows Vista®..............................................34
Using the Windows®XP Utility .................................36
Configure WPA™/WPA2™-Enterprise.................................38
Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager .......38
Configure 802.1x (RADIUS) ............................................39
Using the D-Link Utility .............................................39
Troubleshooting ................................................... 40
Wireless Basics ................................................... 44
Wireless Modes...............................................................48
Networking Basics ................................................ 49
Check your IP address.....................................................49
Windows®XP/2000 Users ........................................49
Windows Vista™Users ..............................................49
Statically Assign an IP address........................................50
Windows®XP/2000 Users ........................................50
Windows Vista®Users ..............................................51
Technical Specifications ......................................... 52
Contacting Technical Support................................... 53
Warranty ........................................................... 54
Registration........................................................ 60
Table of Contents

3D-Link DWA-160 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction
The DWA-160 Xtreme N™Dual Band 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-160 can enable Draft 802.11n wireless
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wireless connectivity to your desktop or notebook PC. Enjoy the many benefits of wireless connectivity today!
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conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range.

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Features
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Hardware Overview
USB Port
Used to connect the DWA-160 to
your computer.
WPS Button
Press the WPS button to automatically
connect to a WPS-enabled wireless router
or access point and establish connectivity.
Refer to pg 19.

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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.
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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 and Vista users may use the built-in
wireless utility for all adapters.
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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).
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
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doorways. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (fish tanks), mirrors, file
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Section 2 - Installation
Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-160 Xtreme N™Dual Band 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-160 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive.
If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer, go to Start > Run. In the run box type “D:\DWA160.
exe” (where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive).
When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers.
Adapter Installation

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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-160, 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
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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).
Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer.
If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel.
Click Next
Click Next

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To connect to your network using the WPS push button configuration
method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot.
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comes up. Then, press the WPS button on the router/access point to
continue.
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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To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect
to a wireless network and then click Next.
Click Next
Click the Scan button to display a list of wireless networks (site survey).
Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next.
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 Scan to
display the site survey page.
Click Next

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Click Finish to continue. If you are prompted to reboot your computer,
select Yes, I want to restart my computer now.
Click Finish
When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to your wireless
network. Click Next to complete your setup.
Click Next

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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 Windows®XP Zero
Configuration and Vista™WLAN Auto Configuration.
D-Link Wireless Connection Manager
The D-Link DWA-160 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 Wireless Connection Manager icon on the desktop
will start the Configuration.
If you are using Windows Vista®please skip to page 27 or Windows®XP skip to page 29.
Double-click the Wireless Connection
Manager icon on your desktop.

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Wireless Networks
The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the name of the
wireless network.
Displays the MAC address of the wireless device.
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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-fi.org.
“Push Button Configuration” (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 20.
“Personal Identification Number” (PIN) is a unique number generated
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you with the intended wireless network. Refer to page 21 for more
information.

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Push Button
1. To connect to your network, press the WPS button on
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or router to continue. This screen will appear once you
have successfully established connection with your
network.