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Wireless N 150 PCI Desktop Adapter

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Table of Contents

Product Overview .............................................................. 3Package Contents ........................................................................... 3System Requirements ................................................................... 3Introduction ..................................................................................... 4Features .............................................................................................. 5Hardware Overview ....................................................................... 6

LEDs ................................................................................................. 6

Installation ......................................................................... 7Getting Started ................................................................................ 7

Remove Existing Installations ................................................ 7Disable Other Wireless Adapters ........................................... 8Wireless Installation Considerations ..................................10

Software/Driver Installation .....................................................11

Configuration ...................................................................17D-Link Wireless Connection Manager ...................................17

Wireless Networks ....................................................................18My Wireless Networks .............................................................19Support ........................................................................................22About ............................................................................................23

Connect to a Wireless Network .......................................24Using Windows® 7 .........................................................................24

Connect to a Wireless Network .......................................25Using Windows Vista® ..................................................................25Using Windows® XP ......................................................................26

Wireless Security .............................................................27What is WPA™? ................................................................................27Configure WPA™/WPA2™- Personal ..........................................28

Using the D-Link Utility ..........................................................28Using Windows® 7 .....................................................................30Using Windows Vista® ..............................................................33Using Windows® XP ..................................................................35

Configure WPA™/WPA2™-Enterprise ........................................37Using the D-Link Utility ..........................................................37

Troubleshooting ..............................................................38Windows® 7 Troubleshooting ...................................................43

Wireless Basics .................................................................45

Networking Basics ...........................................................49Check your IP address .................................................................49

Windows® XP/2000 Users .......................................................49Windows® 7/Windows Vista® Users ......................................49

Statically Assign an IP address .................................................50Windows® XP/2000 Users .......................................................50Windows® 7/Windows Vista® Users ......................................51

Technical Specifications ..................................................52

Table of Contents

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Section 1 - Product Overview

•D-LinkDWA-525WirelessN150PCIDesktopAdapter•OneAntenna•LowProfileMountingBracket•ManualandWarrantyonCD•D-LinkWirelessConnectionManageronCD

System Requirements•AdesktopcomputerwithanavailablePCIslot•Windows®7,WindowsVista®(32/64-bit),orXP(32/64-bitwithServicePack2orhigher)•300MHzprocessorandatleast64MBofRAM

Product OverviewPackage Contents

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Section 1 - Product Overview

IntroductionTheD-LinkWirelessN150PCIDesktopAdapter(DWA-525)isa802.11nclientdevicethatdeliversunrivaledwirelessperformanceforyourdesktopcomputer.WiththeDWA-525,youcanaddorupgradeyourDesktopPC’swirelessconnectivitywithouthavingtopurchaseanewcomputer.Onceconnected,accessyournetwork’shigh-speedInternetconnectionwhilesharingphotos,files,music,video,printers,andstorage.GetabetterInternetexperiencewithafasterwirelessconnectionsoyoucanenjoydigitalphonecalls,gaming,downloading,andvideostreaming.

PoweredbyWirelessN150 technology, theDWA-525providesa fasterwirelessconnectionandsuperior reception than802.11g*.TheDWA-525isdesignedforuseinbiggerhomesandforthosethatdemandhighernetworking.Maximizewirelessperformance by connecting this desktop adapter to a Wireless N 150 Router and stay connected from virtually anywhere in thehome.ThisadaptersupportsWEP,WPA,andWPA2encryptiontopreventoutside intrusionandprotectyourpersonalinformation from being exposed.

The D-Link DWA-525 is a powerful 32-bit desktop adapter that installs quickly and easily into desktop computers. Like all D-Linkwirelessadapters,theDWA-525canbeusedinad-hocmodetoconnectdirectlywithothercardsforpeer-to-peerfilesharing or in infrastructure mode to connect with a wireless access point or router for access to the Internet in your office or home network.

TheDWA-525featuresrobustsecuritytohelpprotectthewirelessnetworkfromintruders,complyingwiththelatestwirelessnetworkingsecurityprotocols,includingWEPencryptionandWi-FiProtectedAccess(WPA)supportforWPA2-PSK.TheDWA-525also includes a configuration utility to discover available wireless networks and create and save detailed connectivity profiles for those networks most often accessed.

•MaximumwirelesssignalratederivedfromIEEEStandard802.11gand802.11nspecifications.Actualdatathroughputwillvary.Networkconditionsandenvironmentalfactors,includingvolumeofnetworktraffic,buildingmaterialsandconstruction,andnetworkoverhead,loweractualdatathroughputrate.Environmentalfactorswilladverselyaffectwireless signal range.

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Section 1 - Product Overview

•Faster Wireless Networking* - Enable wireless connectivity on your Desktop PC computer with the DWA-525. WiththeperformanceofD-Link’sWirelessN150lineofwirelessproducts,theDWA-525deliversamorereliablewireless connection. Perform multiple network tasks at once with the speed provided by this Wireless Adapter.

•Compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g Devices-FullycompatiblewiththeIEEE802.11band802.11gstandards,theDWA-525canconnectwithexisting802.11bor802.11gcompliantrouters,accesspointsandcards.Thatmeansyou can still communicate with colleagues and friends while you have the ability to link to even more wireless networks.

•Better Security with WPA/WPA2 and WPS - With the DWA-525 in your Desktop PC you can securely connect to awirelessnetworkusingWPA/WPA2(Wi-FiProtectedAccess)forwirelessauthentication,aswellasWPS(Wi-FiProtectedSetup)providingyouamuchhigherlevelandaneasierwayofsecurityforyourdataandcommunicationthan has previously been available.

•Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors,includingvolumeofnetworktraffic,buildingmaterialsandconstruction,andnetworkoverhead,loweractualdatathroughputrate.Environmentalfactorswilladverselyaffectwirelesssignalrange.

Features

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Section 1 - Product Overview

Hardware OverviewLEDs

WLAN LEDA solid light indicates that wireless is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission.

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Section 2 - Installation

Getting Started

InstallationThissectionwillwalkyouthroughtheinstallationprocess.Ifyouhaveabuilt-inwirelessadapter,pleasedisableitinthedevicemanagerbeforeinstallingyourD-Linkadapter.Also,ifyouhavepreviouslyinstalledanotherwirelessadapter,pleasemakesure any software is uninstalled.

Note: Do NOT install the PCI adapter into your computer before installing the drivers.

BeforeinstallingyournewD-Linkwirelessadapter,pleaseverifythefollowing:

•Removeanypreviousinstallationsofwirelessadapters•Disableanybuilt-inwirelessadapters•VerifythesettingssuchastheSSIDandsecuritysettingsofthenetwork(s)youwanttoconnectto

Remove Existing InstallationsIfyouhaveinstalledadifferentmanufacturer’sadapteroradifferentmodelD-Linkadapter,makesurethesoftwareisuninstalledbefore installing the new software. Some utilities may cause a conflict with the new software. If you plan to use multiple adapters atdifferenttimes,makesuretheutilitiesarenotsettoloadwhenyourcomputerbootsup.WindowsVista® and XP users may use the built-in wireless utility for all adapters.

Toremoveanyoldsoftware: Windows®7users:ClickStart > Control Panel > Programs and Features. WindowsVista®/XPusers:ClickStart > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs.

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Disable Other Wireless Adapters

TopreventanyconflictswiththeD-Linkwirelessadapter,itisrecommendedtodisableanywirelessadapter(aswellasanyunusedEthernetadapters).

From the desktop, right-click on theMy 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.

Theadapterisnowdisabled.Whendisabled,aredXwillbedisplayed.

Disabling the adapter will not remove the drivers. If you would like to use theadapter,simplyright-clickitandselectEnable.

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Wireless Installation ConsiderationsThe D-Link wireless adapter lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operatingrangeofyourwirelessnetwork.Keepinmind,however,thatthenumber,thicknessandlocationofwalls,ceilings,orotherobjectsthatthewirelesssignalsmustpassthrough,maylimittherange.TypicalrangesvarydependingonthetypesofmaterialsandbackgroundRF(radiofrequency)noiseinyourhomeorbusiness.Thekeytomaximizingwirelessrangeistofollowthesebasicguidelines:

1.KeepthenumberofwallsandceilingsbetweentheD-Linkadapterandothernetworkdevicestoaminimum.Eachwallorceilingcanreduceyouradapter’srangefrom3-90feet(1-30meters).Positionyourdevicessothatthenumberofwallsorceilingsisminimized.

2.Be aware of the direct line between network devices. Awall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5meters), at a 45-degreeangleappearstobealmost3feet(1meter)thick.Ata2-degreeangleitlooksover42feet(14meters)thick!Positiondevicessothatthesignalwilltravelstraightthroughawallorceiling(insteadofatanangle)forbetter reception.

3.BuildingMaterialsmakeadifference.Asolidmetaldoororaluminumstudsmayhaveanegativeeffectonrange.Trytopositionaccesspoints,wirelessrouters,andcomputerssothatthesignalpassesthroughdrywalloropendoorways.Materialsandobjectssuchasglass,steel,metal,wallswithinsulation,water(fishtanks),mirrors,filecabinets,brick,andconcretewillweakenyourwirelesssignal.

4.Keepyourproductaway(atleast3-6feetor1-2meters)fromelectricaldevicesorappliancesthatgenerateRFnoise.

5. Ifyouareusing2.4GHzcordlessphonesorX-10(wirelessproductssuchasceilingfans,lights,andhomesecuritysystems),yourwirelessconnectionmaydegradedramaticallyordropcompletely.Makesureyour2.4GHzphonebase 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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Note: Do NOT install the DWA-525 Desktop Adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. When the “Add New Hardware” wizard appears, click Cancel.

Turn on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-525 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. The step-by-step instructions that follow are shown in Windows Vista®. The steps and screens are similar for other Windows® operating systems.

If theCDAutorun functiondoesnot automatically start on your computer, go toStart > Run. In the runbox, type “D:\autorun.exe”(whereD:representsthedriveletterofyourCD-ROMdrive).

Software/Driver Installation

Click Install Drivers

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The Welcome window will appear. Click Next to continue.

Bydefaultsetupwillinstalltothedefaultlocation:C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-525,whereC:representsthedriveletterofyourharddrive.Toinstalltoadifferentlocationclick Browse and specify the location. Click Next to continue.

The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. Select the language to use and click Next to continue.

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Click Next to continue.

Select the Program Files folder location. Click Next to continue.

Once you click Finish,shutdownyourcomputerandunplugthepower.Pleaseinstallyour PCI adapter into your computer.

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ToconnecttoyournetworkusingtheWPSpushbuttonconfigurationmethod,clickthe virtual button as shown in the screenshot.

Press the WPS button on your access point or wireless router within two minutes to establish connectivity.

Whenthisscreenappears,youhavesuccessfullyconnectedtoyourwirelessnetwork.Click Finish to complete your setup.

Push Button Configuration (PBC)

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Tomanuallyconnecttoyourwirelessnetwork,selectManually connect to a wireless network and then click Next.

Enterthenetworkname(SSID)manually. IfyouentertheSSIDincorrectly,youwillautomatically be brought to the site survey page. Click Scan to display the site survey page.

Manual Connect

When you click the Scanbutton,alistofwirelessnetworks(sitesurvey)willappear.Clickonthenetworkname(SSID)thatyouwanttoconnecttoandclickNext to continue.IfthereisalockiconunderSecurity,youwillbepromptedtoentertheencryption key.

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Whenthisscreenappears,youaresuccessfullyconnectedtoyourwirelessnetwork.Click Finish to complete your setup.

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Section 3 - Configuration

Configuration

D-Link Wireless Connection Manager

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 Windows® 7 / Vista® WLAN Auto Configuration.

The D-Link DWA-525 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.

IfyouareusingWindows®7,skiptopage24;forWindowsVista®,pleaseskiptopage25;forWindows®XPskiptopage26.

Double-click the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your desktop.

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Wireless NetworksTheWirelessNetworks(SiteSurvey)pagewilldisplayallwirelessnetworksthatareavailableinyourarea.Toconnecttoanetwork,simplyhighlightthewirelessnetwork(SSID)andclickConnect.

TheSSID(ServiceSetIdentifier)isthenameofthewireless network.

Displays the MAC address of the wireless device.

Displays the Link Quality of the wireless connection.

If there is a“lock” icon, thismeans thewirelessnetwork 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.Ifthenetworkissecure,apop-upwindowwill appear. Enter the security information to connect(refertotheWireless Security section for moreinformation).

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:

WPS Button:

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My Wireless NetworksTheMyWirelessNetworkspagewillallowyoutocreate,edit,anddeletewirelessnetworkprofiles.Everytimeyouconnecttoa network using the Wireless Networkspage,aprofilewillautomaticallybecreated.

New:

Modify:

Click New to create a new wireless network profile (refertothenextpage).

Click Modifytoeditacurrentprofile(refertopage21).

Click Delete to remove a profile.

Click Activate to use a profile. Allow up to 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network.

The Profile Details section will display information about the wireless network such as the network name(SSID)andifthenetworkissecured.

Delete:

Activate:

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:

Enteranameforyourprofile(e.g.Home,Office,CoffeeShop).

Enter the SSID of the wireless network.

Select the network type. If you are connecting to awireless router or accesspoint, selectInfrastructure. 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:

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Modify Profile

You may edit an existing profile by clicking the Modify button from the My Wireless Networks page.

Profile Name:

SSID:

Enteranameforyourprofile(e.g.Home,Office,CoffeeShop).

Displays the SSID of the network.

Displays the network type.

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:

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SupportIfyouneedhelp,clicktheSupport button. A panel will appear to the right of the utility which will display information about the utility.

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The About screen gives you information about the Driver and Utility Versions of the DWA-525.

About

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Connect to a Wireless NetworkUsing Windows® 7

Windows®7usersmayusethebuilt-inwirelessutility.Ifyouareusinganothercompany’sutilityorWindows®2000,pleaserefer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Most utilities will have a “site survey” option similar to the Windows® 7 utility as seen below.

Left-clickthewirelessiconinyoursystemtray(lower-rightcornernexttothetime).

If you receive the Wireless Networks Detectedbubble,clickonthecenter of the bubble to access the utility.

or

The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Clickonanetwork(displayedusingtheSSID)andclicktheConnect button.

IfyougetagoodsignalbutcannotaccesstheInternet,checkyourTCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information.

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Connect to a Wireless NetworkUsing Windows Vista®

Windows Vista®usersmayusethebuilt-inwirelessutility.Ifyouareusinganothercompany’sutilityorWindows®2000,pleaserefer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Most utilities will have a “site survey” option similar to the Windows Vista® utility as seen below.

Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner next to the time). SelectConnect to a network.

If you receive the Wireless Networks Detectedbubble,clickonthe center of the bubble to access the utility.

or

The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area.Clickonanetwork(displayedusingtheSSID)andclicktheConnect button.

IfyougetagoodsignalbutcannotaccesstheInternet,checktheTCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information.

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Connect to a Wireless NetworkUsing Windows® XP

Windows®XPusersmayusethebuilt-inwirelessutility(ZeroConfigurationUtility).ThefollowinginstructionsareforServicePack2users.Ifyouareusinganothercompany’sutilityorWindows®2000,pleaserefertotheusermanualofyourwirelessadapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Most utilities will have a “site survey” option similar to the Windows® XP utility as seen below.

Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right cornernext to the time). SelectView Available Wireless Networks.

If you receive the Wireless Networks Detectedbubble,clickonthe center of the bubble to access the utility.

or

The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area.Clickonanetwork(displayedusingtheSSID)andclicktheConnect button.

IfyougetagoodsignalbutcannotaccesstheInternet,checktheTCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information.

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Wireless SecurityThissectionwillshowyouthedifferentlevelsofsecurityyoucanusetoprotectyourdatafromintruders.TheDWA-525offersthefollowingtypesofsecurity:

•WPA/WPA2-Personal •WPA/WPA2-Enterprise

What is WPA™?WPA,orWi-Fi®ProtectedAccess,isaWi-FistandardthatwasdesignedtoimprovethesecurityfeaturesofWEP(WiredEquivalentPrivacy).

ThetwomajorimprovementsoverWEP:

• ImproveddataencryptionthroughtheTemporalKeyIntegrityProtocol(TKIP).TKIPscramblesthekeysusingahashingalgorithmand,byaddinganintegrity-checkingfeature,ensuresthatthekeyshavenotbeentamperedwith.WPA2isbasedon802.11iandusesAdvancedEncryptionStandardinsteadofTKIP.

•Userauthentication,whichisgenerallymissinginWEP,throughtheextensibleauthenticationprotocol(EAP).WEPregulatesaccesstoawirelessnetworkbasedonacomputer’shardware-specificMACaddress,whichisrelativelysimpletobesniffedoutandstolen.EAPisbuiltonamoresecurepublic-keyencryptionsystemtoensurethatonlyauthorizednetworkuserscanaccessthenetwork.

WPA/WPA2-Personal uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection. The key is an alpha-numeric password between8and63characterslong.Thepasswordcanincludesymbols(!?*&_)andspaces.Thiskeymustbetheexactsamekeyentered on your wireless router or access point.

WPA/WPA2-EnterpriseincorporatesuserauthenticationthroughtheExtensibleAuthenticationProtocol(EAP).EAPisbuiltonamoresecurepublickeyencryptionsystemtoensurethatonlyauthorizednetworkuserscanaccessthenetwork.

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Configure WPA™/WPA2™- PersonalUsing the D-Link Utility

It is recommended to enable WPA/WPA2-Personal on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter.Ifyouarejoininganexistingnetwork,youwillneedtoknowtheWPA/WPA2-Personalpassphrasebeingused.

1. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your desktop.

2. Highlightthewirelessnetwork(SSID)youwouldliketoconnecttoandclickConnect.IfthenetworkisusingWPA/WPA2-Personal,thescreen(asshowntothebottom-right)willappear.

3. Enter the WPA/WPA2-Personal passphrase exactly as it is on your wireless router or access point. Click the Show text in the password field box to see the passphrase. Unchecking it will hide it.

4. Click OK to connect to the network. Allow up to 30 seconds to connect.

IfyouwouldliketocreateanewnetworkandentertheWPA/WPA2-Personalsettings,refer to the next page.

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It is recommended to enable WPA™/WPA2™- Personal on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. Make sure you enter the passphrase exactly the same on all wireless devices.

1. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your desktop. Click on New to create a new profile or highlight an existing profile and click Modify.

2. Select WPA/WPA2-Personal under Set Security Option.

3. Select TKIP or AES, or Auto.

4. Enter the passphrase exactly as it is on your wireless router or access point.

5. Click OK to connect to the network. Allow up to 30 seconds to connect.

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Itisrecommendedtoenablewirelesssecurity(WPA/WPA2)onyourwirelessrouteroraccesspointbeforeconfiguringyourwirelessadapter.Ifyouarejoininganexistingnetwork,youwillneedtoknowthesecuritykeyorpassphrasebeingused.

1. Clickonthewirelessiconinyoursystemtray(lower-rightcorner).

2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area.

Wireless Icon

Configure WPA™/WPA™- PersonalUsing Windows® 7

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3. Highlightthewirelessnetwork(SSID)youwouldliketoconnectto and click the Connect button.

IfyougetagoodsignalbutcannotaccesstheInternet,checkyourTCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information.

4. The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router.

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5. Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click Connect. You can also connect by pushing the WPS button on the router.

It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails,pleaseverify that thesecuritysettingsarecorrect.The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router.

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Configure WPA™/WPA™-PersonalUsing Windows Vista®

Itisrecommendedtoenablewirelesssecurity(WPA/WPA2)onyourwirelessrouteroraccesspointbeforeconfiguringyourwirelessadapter.Ifyouarejoininganexistingnetwork,youwillneedtoknowthesecuritykeyorpassphrasebeingused.

2.Highlightthewirelessnetwork(SSID)youwouldliketoconnectto and click Connect.

1. Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wirelesscomputericoninyoursystemtray(lowerrightcornerofscreen).SelectConnect to a network.

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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 connectionfails,pleaseverifythatthesecuritysettingsarecorrect.Thekey or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router.

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Configure WPA™/WPA2™- PersonalUsing Windows® XP

It is recommended to enable WPA/WPA2-Personal on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter.Ifyouarejoininganexistingnetwork,youwillneedtoknowtheWPA/WPA2-Personalkeybeingused.

2.Highlight thewireless network (SSID) youwould like toconnect to and click Connect.

1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-rightcornerofscreen).SelectView Available Wireless Networks.

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3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the WPA™/WPA2™-Personal passphrase and click Connect.

It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connectionfails,pleaseverifythattheWPA/WPA2-Personalsettingsarecorrect. The WPA/WPA2-Personal passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router or access point.

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Configure WPA™/WPA2™-EnterpriseUsing the D-Link Utility

WPA/WPA2-Enterprise is for advanced users who are familiar with using a RADIUS server and setting up certificates.

1. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your desktop. Click on New to create a new profile or highlight an existing profile and click Modify.

2. Select WPA/WPA2-Enterprise under Set Security Option and then select TKIP or AES.

3. Click on Advanced Config to continue*.

4. Next to EAP Type,selectEAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS(XP/2000), or PEAP. Extensible Authentication Protocols allow devices on the network to request authentication from the RADIUS server in the network. All the devices on the network must use the same EAP type when using a RADIUS server for authentication. Some RADIUS servers require that the Validate Server field be selected. Check this field if your RADIUS server requires validation.

5. Select a User Certificate from the drop-down menu*.

6. Enter the login information required to authenticate*.

7. Click AddtoentertheIPaddress(es)ofyourRADIUSservers*.

8. Click OK to save your settings.

*IfyouareusingWindows7/Vista,pleaseskipstep3,5,6and7.

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1. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly?

Select the Hardware Tab.

TroubleshootingThis chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-525. Read the followingdescriptionsifyouarehavingproblems.(TheexamplesbelowareillustratedinWindows®XP.Ifyouhaveadifferentoperatingsystem,thescreenshotsonyourcomputerwilllooksimilartothefollowingexamples.)

Go to Start > My Computer > Properties.

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Click the + sign next to Network Adapters.

Right-click on D-Link DWA-525 Wireless Desktop PCI Adapter.

Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly.

Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Click OK to continue.

D-Link DWA-525 Wireless Desktop PCI Adapter

D-Link DWA-525 Wireless Desktop Adapter

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•MakesurethattheSSIDontheDWA-525desktopadapterisexactlythesameastheSSIDontheAccessPointor wireless router.

•Move theDWA-525andAccessPointorWireless router into the same roomand then test thewirelessconnection.

•Disableallsecuritysettings.(WEP,MACAddressControl,AES)

•MakesurethattheRadioisnotlockeddowntoadifferentfrequency.

•TurnoffyourAccessPointandthecomputerwiththeDWA-525.TurnontheAccessPoint,andthenturnonthecomputer with the DWA-525.

•RefreshtheDWA-525Utility.

2. I cannot connect to the access point or the wireless router.

•ChecktoseeiftheDWA-525desktopadapterisfirmlyinsertedintothePCIslotofyourlaptopcomputer.

3. The DWA-525 Power and Link lights are not on.

•Reset the Access Point to its factory default settings and restore the DWA-525 Wireless Desktop Adapter to the factory default settings. The default settings are listed in the Configuration section in this manual.

4. I forgot my encryption key.

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•MakesurethattheDWA-525WirelessAdapterisproperlyseatedinthecomputer’sPCIslot.

• IfWindowsdoesnotdetectthehardwareuponinsertionoftheadapter,makesuretocompletelyremovedriversthatwerepreviouslyloaded.Toremovethedrivers,dothefollowing:

A. Under Tools > select Folder Options… > select View > under Hidden files and folders > select Show hidden files and folders.

B. UncheckHide extension for known file types > click on Apply.

C. Searchforpreviouslyloadeddriverfiles.RemovethesefilesfromtheINFandSYSTEM(DRIVERS)foldersinthe Windows directory.

Note: Windows® XP and 2000 will rename .inf files that have not received WHQL certification into oem.inf files (e.g., oem1.inf).

5. The computer does not recognize the DWA-525 Wireless Adapter.

• CheckthattheLEDindicatorsforthebroadbandmodemareindicatingnormalactivity.Ifnot,theremaybea problem with the broadband connection.

• CheckthattheLEDindicatorsonthewirelessrouterarefunctioningproperly.Ifnot,checkthattheACpowerand Ethernet cables are firmly connected.

• CheckthattheIPAddress,subnetmask,gateway,andDNSsettingsarecorrectlyenteredforthenetwork.

6. The computer with the DWA-525 installed is unable to connect to the wireless network and/or the Internet.

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• InInfrastructuremode,makesurethesameServiceSetIdentifier(SSID)isspecifiedonthesettingsforthewireless clients and access points. The SSID factory default setting for D-Link products is default. The default SSID is “dlink”.

• InAd-Hocmode,bothwirelessclientswillneedtohavethesameSSID. Please note that it might be necessary to set up one client to establish a BSS (Basic Service Set) and wait briefly before setting up other clients. This prevents several clients from trying to establish a BSSatthesametime,whichcanresultinmultiplesingular BSSsbeingestablished,ratherthanasingleBSS with multiple clients associated to it.

• CheckthattheNetwork Connection for the wireless client is configured properly. Select AP (Infrastructure) when connecting to an access point and select Ad-Hoc mode when connecting without an access point. Double-click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar > click on Configuration to change the settings for the wireless adapter.

• If Securityisenabled,makesurethatthecorrectencryptionkeysareenteredonboththeDWA-525andtheaccess point. Double-click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar > click Encryption. Check to see that the key selected is set to the same key as other devices on the network.

• Move the DWA-525 and Access Point or Wireless router into the same room and then test the wireless connection.

• ChangethechanneloftheAccessPoint.

• Move devices within the line of sight.

7. How can I troubleshoot distance issues using the DWA-525?

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Windows® 7 TroubleshootingGo to Start > Computer > Properties.

Select the Device Manager.

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Click the + sign next to Network Adapters.

Right-click on D-Link DWA-525 Wireless Desktop Adapter.

Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly.

Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Click OK to continue.

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AppendixA-WirelessBasics

D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivitywithinyourhome,businessorpublicaccesswirelessnetworks.StrictlyadheringtotheIEEEstandard,theD-Linkwirelessfamilyofproductswillallowyoutosecurelyaccessthedatayouwant,whenandwhereyouwantit.Youwillbeabletoenjoythefreedomthatwirelessnetworkingdelivers.

Awirelesslocalareanetwork(WLAN)isacellularcomputernetworkthattransmitsandreceivesdatawithradiosignalsinsteadofwires.WirelessLANsareusedincreasinglyinbothhomeandofficeenvironments,andpublicareassuchasairports,coffeeshopsanduniversities.InnovativewaystoutilizeWLANtechnologyarehelpingpeopletoworkandcommunicatemoreefficiently.Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users.

Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network. Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards.

Undermanycircumstances,itmaybedesirableformobilenetworkdevicestolinktoaconventionalEthernetLANinordertouseservers,printersoranInternetconnectionsuppliedthroughthewiredLAN.AWirelessRouterisadeviceusedtoprovidethis link.

Wireless Basics

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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 frequencytoconnectwirelessly,soyouhavethefreedomtoconnectcomputersanywhereinyourhomeorofficenetwork.

Why D-Link Wireless? D-Link is theworldwide leader and awardwinningdesigner, developer, andmanufacturer of networkingproducts. D-Linkdelivers theperformanceyouneedatapriceyoucanafford.D-Linkhasall theproductsyouneed tobuildyournetwork.

How does wireless work? Wirelessworkssimilartohowcordlessphoneswork,throughradiosignalstotransmitdatafromonepointAtopointB.Butwireless technology has restrictions as to how you can access the network. You must be within the wireless network range area tobeabletoconnectyourcomputer.Therearetwodifferenttypesofwirelessnetworks:WirelessLocalAreaNetwork(WLAN),andWirelessPersonalAreaNetwork(WPAN).

Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)

Inawirelesslocalareanetwork,adevicecalledanAccessPoint(AP)connectscomputerstothenetwork.Theaccesspointhasasmallantennaattachedtoit,whichallowsittotransmitdatabackandforthoverradiosignals.Withanindooraccesspointasseeninthepicture,thesignalcantravelupto300feet.Withanoutdooraccesspointthesignalcanreachoutupto30milestoserveplaceslikemanufacturingplants,industriallocations,collegeandhighschoolcampuses,airports,golfcourses,andmany other outdoor venues.

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Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN)

BluetoothistheindustrystandardwirelesstechnologyusedforWPAN.BluetoothdevicesinWPANoperateinarangeupto30 feet away.

ComparedtoWLANthespeedandwirelessoperationrangearebothlessthanWLAN,butinreturnitdoesnotusenearlyasmuchpowerwhichmakesitidealforpersonaldevices,suchasmobilephones,PDAs,headphones,laptops,speakers,andotherdevices that operate on batteries.

Who uses wireless? Wirelesstechnologyasbecomesopopularinrecentyearsthatalmosteveryoneisusingit,whetherit’sforhome,office,business,D-Link has a wireless solution for it.

Home •Giveseveryoneathomebroadbandaccess •Surftheweb,checkemail,instantmessage,andetc •Getsridofthecablesaroundthehouse •Simpleandeasytouse

Small Office and Home Office •Stayontopofeverythingathomeasyouwouldatoffice •Remotelyaccessyourofficenetworkfromhome •ShareInternetconnectionandprinterwithmultiplecomputers •Noneedtodedicateofficespace

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Where is wireless used? Wirelesstechnologyisexpandingeverywherenotjustathomeoroffice.Peoplelikethefreedomofmobilityandit’sbecomingso popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract people. The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”.

UsingaD-Linkwirelessdesktopadapterwithyourlaptop,youcanaccessthehotspottoconnecttotheInternetfromremotelocationslike:Airports,Hotels,CoffeeShops,Libraries,Restaurants,andConventionCenters.

Wirelessnetworkiseasytosetup,butifyou’reinstallingitforthefirsttime,itcouldbequiteatasknotknowingwheretostart. That is why we have put together a few setup steps and tips to help you through the process of setting up a wireless network.

Tips

Hereareafewthingstokeepinmind,whenyouinstallawirelessnetwork:

Centralize your router or Access PointMakesureyouplacetherouter/accesspointinacentralizedlocationwithinyournetworkforthebestperformance.Trytoplacetherouter/accesspointashighaspossibleintheroom,sothesignalgetsdispersedthroughoutyourhome.Ifyouhaveatwo-storyhome,youmayneedarepeatertoboostthesignaltoextendtherange.

Eliminate Interference Placehomeappliancessuchascordless telephones,microwaves,andtelevisionsas farawayaspossible fromtherouter/access point. This would significantly reduce any interference that the appliances might cause since they operate on same frequency.

Security Do not let your 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 to product manual for detail information on how to set it up.

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Networking BasicsCheck your IP addressAfteryouinstallyournewD-Linkwirelessadapterandhaveestablishedawirelessconnection,bydefault,theTCP/IPsettingsshouldbesettoobtainanIPaddressfromaDHCPserver(i.e.router)automatically.ToverifyyourIPaddress,pleasefollowthesteps below.

Windows® XP/2000 Users

• ClickonStart > Run.Intherunbox,typecmd and click OK.

• Attheprompt,typeipconfig and press Enter.

• ThiswilldisplaytheIPaddress,subnetmask,andthedefaultgatewayofyouradapter.

Windows® 7/Windows Vista® Users

• ClickStart > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. You may need administrative access to run this application.

• Forall additionalpromptwindows inquiringof running thecommandpromptapplication,selectYes,OK,orContinue.

• Attheprompt,typeipconfig and press Enter.

• ThiswilldisplaytheIPaddress,subnetmask,anddefaultgatewayofyouradapter.

Iftheaddressis0.0.0.0,checkyouradapterinstallation,securitysettings,andthesettingsonyourrouter.Somefirewallsoftwareprogramsmayblock a DHCP request on newly installed adapters.

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Statically Assign an IP addressIfyouarenotusingaDHCPcapablegateway/router,oryouneedtoassignastaticIPaddress,pleasefollowthestepsbelow:

Windows® XP/2000 Users

• Windows® XP - Click on Start > Control Panel. Make sure you are in Classic View. Double-click on the Network Connections icon. Windows® 2000–Fromthedesktop,right-clickMy Network Places > Properties.

• Right-clickontheLocal Area ConnectionwhichrepresentsyourD-Linkwirelessnetworkadapter(orotheradapter)whichwillbeconnected to your router.

• HighlightInternet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.

• ClickUse the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or LAN IP address on your router.

Example:Iftherouter’sLANIPaddressis192.168.0.1,makeyourIPaddress192.168.0.Xwhere X is a number between 2 and 99. Make sure that the number you choose is not in use on the network.

• SetDefault Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your router or gateway.

• SetPrimary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router or gateway.

• TheSecondary DNSisoptional(youmayenteraDNSserverfromyourISP).

• ClickOK to save your settings.

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Windows® 7/Windows Vista® Users

• ClickonStart > Control Panel. Make sure you are in Classic View. Double-click on the Network and Sharing Center icon. Along the leftpanelinthewindow,clickonManage network connections.

• Right-clickontheLocal Area Connection which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter which will be connected to your network.

• HighlightInternet Protocol Version 4 (TCP /IPv4) and click Properties.

• ClickUse the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or LAN IP address on your router or network.

Example:Iftherouter’sLANIPaddressis192.168.0.1,makeyourIPaddress192.168.0.X where X is a number between 2 and 99. Make sure that the number you choose is not in use on the network.

• SetDefault Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your router or gateway.

• SetPrimary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router or gateway.

• TheSecondary DNS isoptional (youmayenteraDNSserver fromyourISP).

• ClickOK to save your settings.

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Appendix C - Technical Specifications

Technical SpecificationsStandards* •IEEE802.11g •IEEE802.11n

Security •Wi-FiProtectedAccess(WPA™&WPA2™) •64/128-bitWEP •Wi-FiProtectedSetup-PIN&PBC

Frequency Range •2.4GHzto2.483GHz

External Antenna Type •DipolewithdetachablereverseSMAconnector

Operating Temperature •0to40ºC(32to104˚F)

Humidity •95%maximum(non-condensing)

Operation Voltage •3.3V •5.0V

Current Consumption •400mAatcontinuoustransmitmode •240mAatreceivemodew/oreceivingpackets

Dimensions •L=120mm •W=40mm •H=1.6mm

Weight •49.5g

•MaximumwirelesssignalratederivedfromIEEEStandard802.11gand802.11nspecifications.Actualdatathroughputwillvary.Networkconditionsandenvironmentalfactors,includingvolumeofnetworktraffic,buildingmaterialsandconstruction,andnetworkoverhead,loweractualdatathroughputrate.Environmentalfactorswilladverselyaffectwireless signal range.