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2D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Table of Contents Product Overview ........................................................3 Package Contents....................................................3 System Requirements ..........................................

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3D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview • D-Link DWA-130 Wireless N ™ USB Adapter • Cradle • Manual and Warranty on CD • D-Link Wireless Connection Manager on CD • Quick Installation Guide System Requirements • A compu...

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4D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction The DWA-130 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 ...

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5D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Features • Compact size for placement anywhere. • Convenience of Plug & Play installation. • Fully 802.11g compatible. • Draft 802.11n compliant. • Powered by the USB port; no ext...

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6D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview USB Port Used to connect the DWA-130 to your computer. ...

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7D-Link DWA-130 User Manual 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...

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8D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Section 2 - Installation 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 ad...

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9D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Section 2 - Installation 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 th...

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10D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Section 2 - Installation 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 netwo...

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11D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-130 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-130 Driver CD in the CD...

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12D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Section 2 - Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. By default setup will install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-130, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. To i...

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13D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Section 2 - Installation 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 W...

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14D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Section 2 - Installation To connect to your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. Press the WPS button on your access point or wireless ...

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15D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Section 2 - Installation 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 su...

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16D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Section 2 - Installation 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 connect...

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17D-Link DWA-130 User Manual 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 the Windows ® XP Zero Configuration Utility. D-Link Wireless ...

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18D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Networks The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the name of the wireless network. Displays the MAC address of the wireless device. Displays the Link Quality of the wireless...

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19D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration 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 near...

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20D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration If you want to connect using the PBC method, refer to page 14. To use the PIN method, select PIN (Personal Identification Number) and click Next. Click Next Make sure your access point or wir...

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21D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration The adapter will try to establish connectivity to your access point or wireless router. When this screen appears, you have successfully established connectivity. Click Finish to complete your ...

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22D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration My Wireless Networks The My Wireless Networks page will allow you to create, edit, and delete wireless network profiles. Every time you connect to a network using the Wireless Networks page, a...

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23D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration 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 profile (e.g. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Ente...

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24D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Modify Profile You may edit an existing profile by selecting the profile and clicking the Modify button from the My Wireless Networks page. Profile Name: SSID: Enter a name for your profil...

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25D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Support If you need help, click the Support button. A panel will appear to the right of the utility which will display information about the utility. ...

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26D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration The About screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the DWA-130. About ...

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27D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows ® Vista ™ Windows ® Vista ™ users may use the built-in wireless utility. If you are using another company’s utility or Windows ® 2000, p...

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28D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that th...

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29D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows ® XP Windows ® XP users may use the built-in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility). The following instructions are for Service Pack 2 us...

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30D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DWA-130 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (W...

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31D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager It is recommended to enable WPA-PSK on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapt...

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32D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security It is recommended to enable WPA-PSK on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. Make sure you enter the passphrase exactly the same on all wireless dev...

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33D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using Windows ® Vista It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adap...

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34D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security 3. Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify t...

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35D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the Windows ® XP Utility It is recommended to enable WPA-PSK on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you ...

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36D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security 3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the WPA-PSK passphrase and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection ...

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37D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 (RADIUS) Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager WPA and WPA2 are for advanced users who are familiar with using a RADIUS server and setting up certificates. 1. Open...

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38D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Section 5 - Troubleshooting 1. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? Select the Hardware Tab. Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation ...

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39D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Section 5 - Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link DWA-130 USB Adapter. Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. Look under Device Status to che...

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40D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Section 5 - Troubleshooting Make sure that the DWA-130 Wireless USB Adapter is properly seated in the computer’s USB port. If Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the adapter, make sure to completely r...

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41D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Section 5 - Troubleshooting Check that the Network Connection for the wireless client is configured properly. Select AP (Infrastructure) when connecting to an access point. Double-click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar &...

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42D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. ...

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43D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics What is Wireless? Wireless or Wi-Fi technology is another way of connecting your computer to the network without using wires. Wi-Fi uses radio frequency to connect wirelessly, so you have the...

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44D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) Bluetooth is the industry standard wireless technology used for WPAN. Bluetooth devices in WPAN operate in a range up to 30 feet away. Compared to WLAN t...

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45D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Where is wireless used? Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or office. People like the freedom of mobility and it’s becoming so popular that more and more publ...

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46D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Security Don’t let you next-door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by turning on the WPA or WEP security feature on the router. Refer...

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47D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Appendix B - Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link wireless adapter and have established a wireless connection, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtai...

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48D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Appendix B - Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Windows ® XP/2000 Users • ...

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49D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Appendix B - Networking Basics Windows Vista ™ Users • Click on Start > Control Panel. Make sure you are in Classic View. Double-click on the Network and Sharing Center icon. Along the left panel in the window, ...

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50D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Appendix C - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0) • IEEE 802.11g Bus Type • USB 2.0 (1.1 compatible) Security • WPA/WPA2 - Wi-Fi Protected Access (TKIP, ...

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51D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Appendix D - Contacting Technical Support Contacting Technical Support Before you contact technical support, please have the following ready: • Model number of the product (e.g. DWA-130) • Hardware Revision (locat...

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52D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Appendix E - Warranty Warranty Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Networks, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limited Warranty: • Only to the person or entity that originally purchased the pr...

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53D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Appendix E - Warranty Limited Software Warranty: D-Link warrants that the software portion of the product (“Software”) will substantially conform to D-Link’s then current functional specifications for the Software...

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54D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Appendix E - Warranty obtain a Return Material Authorization (“RMA”) number from customer service. • After an RMA number is issued, the defective product must be packaged securely in the original or other suitable s...

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55D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Appendix E - Warranty PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON INFRINGEMENT. IF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED IN ANY TERRITORY WHERE A PRODUCT IS SOLD, THE DURATION OF SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATIO...

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56D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Appendix E - Warranty Copyright 2008 by D-Link Corporation/D-Link Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. FCC Statement: This device has been tested for compliance with FCC RF Exposure (SAR) limits in the typical laptop compu...

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57D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Appendix E - Warranty “This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003” Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. IC statement Operation is subject to the follow...

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58D-Link DWA-130 User Manual Appendix F - Registration Version 2.0 March 31, 2008 Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Registration ...