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D-Link WUA-1340 User Manual

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Summary of WUA-1340

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    D-link wua-1340 user manual table of contents product overview ........................................................4 package contents ...................................................4 system requirements .............................................4 introduction ................................

  • Page 3

    3 d-link wua-1340 user manual table of contents troubleshooting ........................................................59 wireless basics .........................................................63 networking basics ....................................................68 check your ip address .........

  • Page 4: System Requirements

    4 d-link wua-1340 user manual section 1 - product overview • d-link wua-1340 wireless g usb adapter • cradle • manual and warranty on cd • d-link wireless connection manager on cd • quick installation guide system requirements • a computer or laptop with an available usb 2.0 port • windows ® vista ™...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    D-link wua-1340 user manual section 1 - product overview introduction d-link, the industry pioneer in wireless networking, introduces the wua-1340 wireless usb adapter, part of the wireless g family of 802.11g wireless networking devices. Using the wua-1340 wireless usb adapter, you can now enable 8...

  • Page 6: Features

    D-link wua-1340 user manual section 1 - product overview • provides maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54mbps*. • compact size for placement anywhere. • convenience of plug & play installation. • fully 802.11b/802.11g compatible. • powered by the usb port; no external power source required. • usb...

  • Page 7: Hardware Overview

    D-link wua-1340 user manual section 1 - product overview hardware overview usb port used to connect the wua-1340 to your computer. Link light a blinking light indicates activity on your wireless network..

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    D-link wua-1340 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 anot...

  • Page 9

    D-link wua-1340 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 10

    10 d-link wua-1340 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 11

    11 d-link wua-1340 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, thickne...

  • Page 12: Software Installation

    1 d-link wua-1340 user manual section - installation warning: do not install the wua-1340 usb adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the d-link cd. Turn on the computer and insert the d-link wua-1340 driver cd in the cd-rom drive. If the cd autorun function does not au...

  • Page 13: Windows Vista

    13 d-link wua-1340 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\d-link\wua-1340, where c: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. To install to a different locat...

  • Page 14

    14 d-link wua-1340 user manual section - installation the wireless connection wizard will now appear. If you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to page 16. The following instructions will connect you to a wireless network using wi-fi protected setup (wps). Insert the adapter into ...

  • Page 15

    1 d-link wua-1340 user manual section - 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 router within 2 minutes to establish connectivity. When this scre...

  • Page 16

    1 d-link wua-1340 user manual section - installation to manually connect to your wireless network, select manually connect to a wireless network and then click next. Click the scan button to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click on the network name (ssid) and click next. Enter the...

  • Page 17

    1 d-link wua-1340 user manual section - installation click finish to continue. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select yes, i want to restart my computer now. When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to your wireless network. Click next to complete your setup..

  • Page 18: Windows

    1 d-link wua-1340 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\d-link\wua-1340, where c: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. To install to a different locati...

  • Page 19

    1 d-link wua-1340 user manual section - installation the d-link configuration wizard will now appear. If you are using windows ® xp (sp2), 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 availabl...

  • Page 20

    0 d-link wua-1340 user manual section - 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 router within 2 minutes to establish connectivity. When this scre...

  • Page 21

    1 d-link wua-1340 user manual section - installation 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. To manually connect to your wireless networ...

  • Page 22

    D-link wua-1340 user manual section - installation if the wireless network you are trying to connect to is using wep, enter the wep key. Click next to continue. If the wireless network you are trying to connect to is using wpa- psk, enter the wpa-psk passphrase. Click next to continue. Click finish ...

  • Page 23: Configuration

    3 d-link wua-1340 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 connection manager the d-link wua-1340 uses the wireless...

  • Page 24: Wireless Networks

    4 d-link wua-1340 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 25: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps)

    D-link wua-1340 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 nearby during setup. For more information on wps, visit th...

  • Page 26

    D-link wua-1340 user manual section 3 - configuration if you want to connect using the pbc method, refer to page 20. To use the pin method, select pin (personal identification number) and click next. Make sure your access point or wireless router is close by. Write down the number on the screen. Ent...

  • Page 27

    D-link wua-1340 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 setup..

  • Page 28: My Wireless Networks

    D-link wua-1340 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: mo...

  • Page 29: Add Profile

    D-link wua-1340 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 ty...

  • Page 30: Modify Profile

    30 d-link wua-1340 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 th...

  • Page 31: Support

    31 d-link wua-1340 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 32: About

    3 d-link wua-1340 user manual section 3 - configuration the about screen gives you information about the firmware and utility versions of the wua-1340. About.

  • Page 33: Wireless Networks

    33 d-link wua-1340 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 ...

  • Page 34: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps)

    34 d-link wua-1340 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 nearby during setup. For more information on wps, visit...

  • Page 35

    3 d-link wua-1340 user manual section 3 - configuration if you want to connect using the pbc method, refer to page 20. To use the pin method, select pin (personal identification number) and click next. Make sure your access point or wireless router is close by. Write down the number on the screen. E...

  • Page 36

    3 d-link wua-1340 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 setup..

  • Page 37: My Wireless Networks

    3 d-link wua-1340 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 38: Add Profile

    3 d-link wua-1340 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 39: Modify Profile

    3 d-link wua-1340 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 40: Support

    40 d-link wua-1340 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 41: About

    41 d-link wua-1340 user manual section 3 - configuration the about screen gives you information about the firmware and utility versions of the wua-1340. About.

  • Page 42: Using Windows Vista

    4 d-link wua-1340 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, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help w...

  • Page 43

    43 d-link wua-1340 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 the security settings are correct. The key or passphr...

  • Page 44: Using Windows

    44 d-link wua-1340 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 users. If you are using another company’s utility or wind...

  • Page 45: Disabling The Windows

    4 d-link wua-1340 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 vi...

  • Page 46

    4 d-link wua-1340 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 47: Wireless Security

    4 d-link wua-1340 user manual section 4 - security wireless security this section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The wua-1340 offers the following types of security: • wpa2 (wi-fi protected access 2) • wpa2-psk (pre-shared key) • wpa (...

  • Page 48: What Is Wpa?

    4 d-link wua-1340 user manual section 4 - 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 2 major improvements over wep: • improved data encryption through the temporal key integrity p...

  • Page 49: Using The D-Link Utility

    4 d-link wua-1340 user manual section 4 - 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 wpa-psk pa...

  • Page 50

    0 d-link wua-1340 user manual section 4 - 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 connection manager by double-clic...

  • Page 51: Using The Windows

    1 d-link wua-1340 user manual section 4 - security configure wpa/wpa2 passphrase using the windows ® vista utility it is recommended to enable wireless security (wpa/wpa2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you wi...

  • Page 52

    D-link wua-1340 user manual section 4 - 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 that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase m...

  • Page 53: Using The Windows

    3 d-link wua-1340 user manual section 4 - 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 are joining an existing network, you will need to know the wpa-...

  • Page 54

    4 d-link wua-1340 user manual section 4 - 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 fails, please verify that the wpa-psk settings are correct. The wpa-p...

  • Page 55: Configure Wpa/wpa2

    D-link wua-1340 user manual section 4 - security configure wpa/wpa2 using the d-link utility wpa and wpa2 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 (lower-righ...

  • Page 56

    D-link wua-1340 user manual section 4 - security 4. Next to eap type, select eap-tls, eap-ttls, 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 us...

  • Page 57: Configure 802.1X

    D-link wua-1340 user manual section 4 - security configure 802.1x using the d-link utility 802.1x 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-right corner ...

  • Page 58

    D-link wua-1340 user manual section 4 - security 4. Next to eap type, select eap-tls, leap, eap-ttls, 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 w...

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting

    D-link wua-1340 user manual section - troubleshooting 1. How do i know if my adapter is installed properly? Troubleshooting this chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the wua-1340. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. Wi...

  • Page 60

    0 d-link wua-1340 user manual section - troubleshooting click the + sign next to network adapters. Right-click on d-link wua-1340 cardbus 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 co...

  • Page 61

    1 d-link wua-1340 user manual section - troubleshooting make sure that the wua-1340 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 comp...

  • Page 62

    D-link wua-1340 user manual section - 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 the t...

  • Page 63: Wireless Basics

    3 d-link wua-1340 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 64

    4 d-link wua-1340 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 hom...

  • Page 65

    D-link wua-1340 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 less ...

  • Page 66

    D-link wua-1340 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 people...

  • Page 67: Wireless Modes

    D-link wua-1340 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 it...

  • Page 68: Networking Basics

    D-link wua-1340 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 obtain an ip address from a dhcp server (i.E. Router) aut...

  • Page 69: Windows

    D-link wua-1340 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 • windows ® xp - click on start > control panel. Make sure ...

  • Page 70: Windows Vista

    0 d-link wua-1340 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, click on manage network connections. • right-click on the l...

  • Page 71: Technical Specifications

    1 d-link wua-1340 user manual appendix c - technical specifications technical specifications standards • ieee 802.11b • ieee 802.11g bus type • usb 2.0 wireless signal rates* • 54mbps • 48mbps • 36mbps • 24mbps • 18mbps • 12mbps • 11mbps • 9mbps • 6mbps • 5.5mbps • 2mbps • 1mbps security • wpa/wpa2 ...

  • Page 72: Contacting Technical Support

    D-link wua-1340 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 t...

  • Page 73: Warranty

    3 d-link wua-1340 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 74

    4 d-link wua-1340 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 ...

  • Page 75

    D-link wua-1340 user manual appendix e - warranty number at https://rma.Dlink.Com/. • after an rma number is issued, the defective product must be packaged securely in the original or other suitable shipping package to ensure that it will not be damaged in transit, and the rma number must be promine...

  • Page 76

    D-link wua-1340 user manual appendix e - warranty 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 duration of the applicable warranty period set forth above. Except as expressly covered under the lim...

  • Page 77

    D-link wua-1340 user manual appendix e - warranty copyright ©2007 by d-link corporation/d-link systems, inc. All rights reserved. Ce mark warning: this is a class b product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate ...

  • Page 78: Registration

    D-link wua-1340 user manual version 1.1 november 13, 2007 product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Registration.