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Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Overview ...................................................3 What is WEP? .................................................................. 5 Package Contents ..............................................................3 What is WPA? .................................................................. 6 System Requirements .......................................................3 Configure WEP ........................................................
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Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents • D-Link DWA-111 2.4GHz Wireless G USB 2.0 Adapter • Manual, Software, and Warranty on CD System Requirements • A computer or laptop with an available USB 2.0 port ® • Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4) or XP (Service Pack 2) • At least 64MB of memory and a 500MHz processor • Properly installed and working USB Controller D-Link DWA-111 User Manual
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Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction D-Link, the industry pioneer in wireless networking, introduces the DWA-111 Wireless USB Adapter, part of the Wireless G family of 80.11g wireless networking devices. Using the DWA-111 Wireless USB Adapter, you can now enable 80 .11g wireless connectivity for your PC using the convenience and speed of a USB .0 interface**. Featuring the latest in wireless technology, the DWA-111 delivers incredibly fast performance and industrywide compatibility.
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Section 1 - Product Overview Features • Provides maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps*. • 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 .0 standard . • Better Security with 80 .1x and WPA - In addition to 64-bit and 1 8-bit WEP encryption, you can also securely connect to a wireless network using 80.1x for wireless authentication, as well as W
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Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Link Light A blinking light indicates activity on your wireless network. USB Port Used to connect the DWA-111 to your computer. D-Link DWA-111 User Manual 6
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Section - Installation Installation This section will walk you through the installation process. If you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in device manager before installing your D-Link adapter. Also, if you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure any software is uninstalled. Getting Started Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters • Disable any buil
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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 the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters. Right-click the adapte
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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. D-Link DWA-111 User Manual 9
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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, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your h
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Section - Installation Software Installation Turn on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-111 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 install the DWA-111 Wireless G USB Adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD! Click Install Drivers. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your co
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Section - Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. Click Next to continue. By default setup will install to the default location: C:\Program Files\Wireless G DWA-111, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. To install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next. Select the Program Files folder location. Click Next to continue. D-Link DWA-111 User Manual 1
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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 USB port on your computer. Optional: If desired or necessary, attach the cradle between the DWA-111 and your computer. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Click Next to continue. Enter the network nam
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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 to continue. Click Finish to continue. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now. D-Link DWA-111 User Manual 14
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Section 3 - Configuration Configuration ® This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link wireless adapter using the D-Link Utility as well as the Windows XP Zero Configuration Utility. D-Link Configuration Utility The D-Link DWA-111 uses the Configuration Utility as the management software. The utility provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to the wireless adapter. After you have completed the installation of the DWA-111 and whenever you start the com
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Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. To connect to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the name of the wireless network. MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless device. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless connection. Security: If there is a “lock” icon, this means the wireless
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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: Click New to create a new wireless network profile (refer to page 18). Modify: Click Modify to edit a current profile (refer to page 19). Delete: Click Delete to remove a profile. Active: Click Active to activate a profile. Al
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Section 3 - Configuration Add Profile You may add a new network by clicking the New button from the My Wireless Networks page. Profile Name: Enter a name for your profile (e.g. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). SSID: Enter the SSID of the wireless network. Network Type: Select the network type. If you are connecting to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. If you are connecting to another wireless client such as an adapter, select Ad-Hoc. Set Security: Select the type of secu
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Section 3 - Configuration Modify Profile You may edit an existing profile by clicking the Modify button from the My Wireless Networks page. Profile Name: Enter a name for your profile (e.g. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). SSID: Displays the SSID of the network. Network Type: Displays the network type. Select the type of security used. Please refer to the Set Security: Wireless Security section for more information. OK Button: Click OK to save your settings. D-Link DWA-111 User Manual 19
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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. D-Link DWA-111 User Manual 0
