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D-Link RANGEBOOSTER G WUA-2340 User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    D-link wua-340 user manual table of contents product overview ...................................................3 package contents ..............................................................3 system requirements .......................................................3 introduction .................

  • Page 3: System Requirements

    3 d-link wua-340 user manual section 1 - product overview • d-link wua-340 .4ghz usb .0 adapter • manual, software, and warranty on cd • cradle system requirements • a computer or laptop with an available usb .0 port • windows ® 000 (service pack 4) or xp (service pack ) • at least 64mb of memory an...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    4 d-link wua-340 user manual section 1 - product overview introduction the wua-340 wireless 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 wua-340 can enable 80.11g...

  • Page 5: Features

    5 d-link wua-340 user manual section 1 - product overview • provides maximum wireless signal rate of up to 108mbps* • compact size for placement anywhere. • convenience of plug & play installation. • fully 80.11b/80.11g compatible. • powered by the usb port; no external power source required. • usb ...

  • Page 6: Hardware Overview

    6 d-link wua-340 user manual section 1 - product overview hardware overview usb port used to connect the wua-340 to your computer. Link light a blinking light indicates activity on your wireless network..

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    7 d-link wua-340 user manual section - 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 ano...

  • Page 8

    8 d-link wua-340 user manual section - 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 adapter (as well as any unused ethernet adapters). From...

  • Page 9

    9 d-link wua-340 user manual section - 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 the adapter, simply right-click it and select enable..

  • Page 10

    10 d-link wua-340 user manual section - 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 network. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thicknes...

  • Page 11: Software Installation

    11 d-link wua-340 user manual section - installation turn on the computer and insert the d-link wua-340 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. Note: do not instal...

  • Page 12

    1 d-link wua-340 user manual section - installation the installshield wizard window will appear. Click next to continue. By default setup will install to the default location: c:\program files\ rangebooster g wua-2340 , where c: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. To install to a differe...

  • Page 13

    13 d-link wua-340 user manual section - installation the d-link configuration wizard will now appear. If you are using windows ® xp (sp), you will have the option to use either the d-link utility or the built-in windows ® wireless utility. Click next to continue. Insert the adapter into an available...

  • Page 14

    14 d-link wua-340 user manual section - installation click the scan button to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click on the network name (ssid) and click connect. If the wireless network you are trying to connect to is encrypted, enter the wep key or wpa-psk passphrase. Click next ...

  • Page 15: Configuration

    15 d-link wua-340 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 configuration utility the d-link wua-340 uses the configuration u...

  • Page 16: Wireless Networks

    16 d-link wua-340 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 connection. If there is a “lock” icon, this means the wireless n...

  • Page 17: My Wireless Networks

    17 d-link wua-340 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 profile will automatically be created. New button: ...

  • Page 18: Add Profile

    18 d-link wua-340 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). Enter the ssid of the wireless network. Select the network ...

  • Page 19: Modify Profile

    19 d-link wua-340 user manual section 3 - configuration modify profile you may edit an existing profile by clicking the modify button from the my wireless networks page. Profile name: ssid: enter a name for your profile (e.G. Home, office, coffee shop). Displays the ssid of the network. Displays the...

  • Page 20: Support

    0 d-link wua-340 user manual section 3 - configuration support if you need help, click the support button. A pane will appear to the right of the utility which will display information about the utility..

  • Page 21: About

    1 d-link wua-340 user manual section 3 - configuration the about screen gives you information about the firmware and utility versions of the wua-340. About.

  • Page 22: Windows

    D-link wua-340 user manual section 3 - configuration windows ® xp configuration utility windows ® xp users may use the built-in wireless utility. The following instructions are for service pack users. If you are using windows ® 000, you must use the d-link utility. Please refer to page 15. Right-cli...

  • Page 23: Disabling The Windows

    3 d-link wua-340 user manual section 3 - configuration disabling the windows ® xp utility if you want to use the d-link wireless utility you must disable the windows ® xp wireless utility. Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner next to the time). Select vie...

  • Page 24

    4 d-link wua-340 user manual section 3 - configuration in the wireless network connection properties window, uncheck use windows ® to configure my wireless network settings and then click ok..

  • Page 25: Wireless Security

    5 d-link wua-340 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 wua-340 offers the following types of security: • wpa (wi-fi protected access ) • wpa-psk (pre-shared key) • w...

  • Page 26: What Is Wpa?

    6 d-link wua-340 user manual section 4 - wireless security what is wpa? Wpa, or wi-fi protected access, is a wi-fi standard that was designed to improve the security features of wep (wired equivalent privacy). The major improvements over wep: • improved data encryption through the temporal key integ...

  • Page 27: Configure Wep

    7 d-link wua-340 user manual section 4 - wireless security configure wep using the d-link utility it is recommended to enable wep on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the wep key being used. 1....

  • Page 28

    8 d-link wua-340 user manual section 4 - wireless security it is recommended to enable wep on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. Make sure you enter the wep key exactly the same on all wireless devices. It is strongly recommended to set the authentication ...

  • Page 29: Configure Wep

    9 d-link wua-340 user manual section 4 - wireless security configure wep using the windows ® xp utility it is recommended to enable wep on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the wep key being us...

  • Page 30

    30 d-link wua-340 user manual section 4 - wireless security 3. The wireless network connection box will appear. Enter the wep key and click connect. It may take 0-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the wep settings are correct. The wep key must...

  • Page 31: Using The D-Link Utility

    31 d-link wua-340 user manual section 4 - wireless security configure wpa/wpa2 passphrase using the d-link utility it is recommended to enable wpa-psk on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the w...

  • Page 32

    3 d-link wua-340 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 devices. 1. Open the wireless utility by double-clickin...

  • Page 33: Using The Windows

    33 d-link wua-340 user manual section 4 - wireless security configure wpa/wpa2 passphrase using the windows ® xp utility it is recommended to enable wep on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the...

  • Page 34

    34 d-link wua-340 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 0-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the wpa-psk settings are correct. T...

  • Page 35: Configure Wpa/wpa2

    35 d-link wua-340 user manual section 4 - wireless security configure wpa/wpa2 using the d-link utility wpa and wpa are for advanced users who are familiar with using a radius server and setting up certificates. 1. Open the wireless utility by double-clicking on the d-link icon in your system tray (...

  • Page 36: Configure 802.1X

    36 d-link wua-340 user manual section 4 - wireless security configure 802.1x using the d-link utility 80.1x is for advanced users who are familiar with using a radius server and setting up certificates. 1. Open the wireless utility by double-clicking on the d-link icon in your system tray (lower-rig...

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    37 d-link wua-340 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 of the wua-340. Read the following descriptions if...

  • Page 38

    38 d-link wua-340 user manual section 5 - troubleshooting click the + sign next to network adapters. Right-click on d-link wua-2340 usb 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 cont...

  • Page 39

    39 d-link wua-340 user manual section 5 - troubleshooting make sure that the wua-340 wireless adapter is properly seated in the computer’s usb slot. If windows ® does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the adapter, make sure to completely remove drivers that were previously loaded. 2. The com...

  • Page 40

    40 d-link wua-340 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 and select ad-hoc mode when connecting without an access point. Double-click on the wlan icon in t...

  • Page 41: Wireless Basics

    41 d-link wua-340 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. Strictly adhering to the ieee standard, the d-link...

  • Page 42

    4 d-link wua-340 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 freedom to connect computers anywhere in your home...

  • Page 43

    43 d-link wua-340 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 the speed and wireless operation range are both les...

  • Page 44

    44 d-link wua-340 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 public facilities now provide wireless access to attract peop...

  • Page 45: Wireless Modes

    45 d-link wua-340 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 to product manual for detail information on how to set ...

  • Page 46: Networking Basics

    46 d-link wua-340 user manual appendix b - networking basics networking basics check your ip address after you install your new d-link adapter, by default, the tcp/ip settings should be set to obtain an ip address from a dhcp server (i.E. Wireless router) automatically. To verify your ip address, pl...

  • Page 47

    47 d-link wua-340 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: step 1 windows ® xp - click on start > control panel > network connections. Windo...

  • Page 48: Technical Specifications

    48 d-link wua-340 user manual appendix c - technical specifications technical specifications standards • ieee 80.11b • ieee 80.11g bus type usb .0 (1.1 compatible) wireless signal rates* • 54mbps • 48mbps • 36mbps • 4mbps • 18mbps • 1mbps • 11mbps • 9mbps • 6mbps • 5.5mbps • mbps • 1mbps security • ...

  • Page 49

    49 d-link wua-340 user manual appendix c - technical specifications operating temperature 3°f to 131°f ( 0°c to 55°c) humidity 95% maximum (non-condensing) dimensions • l = 4.64 (114.3mm) • w = .13 (54mm) • h = 0.34 inches (8.7mm) weight 0.1 lb (55g) warranty 1 year * maximum wireless signal rate de...

  • Page 50: Contacting Technical Support

    50 d-link wua-340 user manual appendix d - contacting technical support contacting technical support d-link provides free technical support for customers within the united states and within canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. And canadian customers can contact d-link...

  • Page 51: Warranty

    51 d-link wua-340 user manual appendix e - warranty warranty subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, d-link systems, inc. (“d-link”) provides this limited warranty: • only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from d-link or its authorized reseller or distributo...

  • Page 52

    5 d-link wua-340 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, as set forth in the applicable documentation, from the d...

  • Page 53

    53 d-link wua-340 user manual appendix e - warranty • the customer is responsible for all in-bound shipping charges to d-link. No cash on delivery (“cod”) is allowed. Products sent cod will either be rejected by d-link or become the property of d-link. Products shall be fully insured by the customer...

  • Page 54

    54 d-link wua-340 user manual appendix e - warranty limitation of liability: to the maximum extent permitted by law, d-link is not liable under any contract, negligence, strict liability or other legal or equitable theory for any loss of use of the product, inconvenience or damages of any character,...

  • Page 55

    55 d-link wua-340 user manual appendix e - warranty fcc statement: this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class b digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the fcc rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a resid...

  • Page 56: Registration

    56 d-link wua-340 user manual version 1.0 1/16/005 product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Registration.