DWA-127 A1 Manual v1.00
DWA-127 A1 Manual v1.00
DWA-127 A1 Manual v1.00
Table of Contents
Product Overview.......................................................................3 Package Contents.......................................................................... 3 System Requirements.................................................................. 3 Introduction.................................................................................... 4 Features............................................................................................. 5 Hardware Overview...................................................................... 6 Installation...................................................................................7 Getting Started............................................................................... 7 Remove Existing Installations........................................... 7 Disable Other Wireless Adapters...................................... 8 Wireless Installation Considerations.....................................10 Adapter Installation....................................................................11 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)...........................................13 Connect to a Wireless Network............................................. 16 Using Windows 7........................................................................16 Using Windows Vista...................................................................................................................17 Using Windows XP.....................................................................18 Wireless Security. ..................................................................... 19 What is WPA?.................................................................................19 Using Windows 7................................................................20 Using Windows Vista ........................................................23 ........................................25 Using the Windows XP Utility. Troubleshooting...................................................................... 27
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Wireless Basics......................................................................... 31 Wireless Modes. ............................................................................35 Networking Basics................................................................... 36 Check your IP address................................................................36 Windows XP Users..............................................................36 Windows 7/Windows Vista Users.................................36 Statically Assign an IP address................................................37 Windows XP Users..............................................................37 Windows 7/Windows Vista Users.................................38 Technical Specifications......................................................... 39
System Requirements
A computer or laptop with an available USB 2.0 port Windows 7, Vista, XP (Service Pack 3) CD-ROM Drive 300MHz processor and at least 64MB of RAM An 802.11n or 802.11g access point or wireless router
Introduction
DWA-127 Wireless N 150 High-Gain 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 DWA-127 can enable 802.11n wireless connectivity by simply utilizing your desktop or notebook PCs USB port. Powered by Wireless N 150 technology, the DWA-127 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception than 802.11g*. The DWA-127 is designed for use in bigger homes and for those that demand higher networking. Maximize wireless performance by connecting this USB Adapter to a Wireless N router and stay connected from virtually anywhere in the home. This USB Adapter supports WPA and WPA2 encryption to prevent outside intrusion and protect your personal information from being exposed. D-Links Quick Setup Wizard guides you step-by-step through the installation process. Youll be able to configure this USB Adapter without having to call the teenager from down the street to help you. The D-Link Wireless Manager is included with this product to keep track of all your most frequently accessed networks. DWA-127 with portable size, powerful reception coverage that is great for travel and a convenient solution for providing high performance wireless connectivity to your desktop or notebook PC. Enjoy the many benefits of wireless connectivity today!
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range.
Features
Rotatable antenna for extended range and higher transfer speed. Convenience of Plug & Play installation. Fully 802.11g compatible. 802.11n compliant. Powered by the USB port; no external power source required. USB 2.0 standard*. You can securely connect to a wireless network using WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) providing you a much higher level of security for your data and communication than has previously been available. Position the DWA-127 almost anywhere in your workspace to achieve the best reception possible. Supports Infrastructure networks via an access point Easy configuration using WPS PBC utility
Hardware Overview
USB Port Used to connect the DWA-127 to your computer. WPS Button Press the WPS button to automatically connect to a WPSenabled wireless router or access point and establish connectivity.
Section 2 - 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 built-in wireless adapters Verify the settings such as the SSID and security settings of the network(s) you want to connect to
Section 2 - Installation
Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable.
Section 2 - Installation
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.
Section 2 - Installation
Section 2 - Installation
Adapter Installation
Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-127 USB Adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Turn on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-127 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer, go to Start > Run. In the run box type D:\autorun. exe (where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive).
Click Install
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Click Next Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer.
Click Finish
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Section 3 - Configuration
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Section 3 - Configuration
Push Button
1. To connect to your network, press the WPS button on the adapter and hold for two seconds until the utility screen appears.
2. Press the WPS button located on your access point or router to continue. This screen will appear once you have successfully established connection with your network.
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Section 3 - Configuration
Press the WPS button on the adapter and holding for two seconds until the utility screen comes up. Then, press the WPS button on the router/access point to continue.
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.
WPS UI will save the wireless connection profile named security.htm on the desktop
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Section 3 - Configuration
Left-click the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner next to the time).
The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information.
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Section 3 - Configuration
Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lowerright corner next to the time). Select Connect to a network.
The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information.
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Section 3 - Configuration
Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner next to the time). Select View Available Wireless Networks.
The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information.
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Wireless Security
This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DWA-127 offers the following types of security: WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key)
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 Protocol (TKIP). TKIP scrambles the keys using a hashing algorithm and, by adding an integrity-checking feature, ensures that the keys havent been tampered with. WPA2 is based on 802.11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard instead of TKIP. User authentication, which is generally missing in WEP, through the extensible authentication protocol (EAP). WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on a computers hardware-specific MAC address, which is relatively simple to be sniffed out and stolen. EAP is built on a more secure public-key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network. WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection. The key is an alpha-numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. This key must be the exact same key entered on your wireless router or access point.
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2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area.
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3. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/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, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router.
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1. Open the Windows Vista Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Select Connect to a network.
2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect.
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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 connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router.
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1. Open the Windows XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks.
2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect.
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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-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router or access point.
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Section 5 - Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-127. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP. If you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples.) 1. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly?
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Click the + sign next to Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link Wireless N 150 High-Gain 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 continue.
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2. The computer does not recognize the DWA-127 Wireless Adapter. Make sure that the DWA-127 Wireless Adapter is properly seated in the computers USB port. If Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the adapter, make sure to completely remove drivers that were previously loaded.
3. The computer with the DWA-127 installed is unable to connect to the wireless network and/or the Internet. Check that the LED indicators for the broadband modem are indicating normal activity. If not, there may be a problem with the broadband connection. Check that the LED indicators on the wireless router are functioning properly. If not, check that the AC power and Ethernet cables are firmly connected. Check that the IP Address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS settings are correctly entered for the network In Infrastructure mode, make sure the same Service Set Identifier (SSID) is specified on the settings for the wireless clients and access points.
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Section 5 - Troubleshooting
Check that the Network Connection for the wireless client is configured properly. Select AP (Infrastructure) when connecting to an access point. Double-click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar > click on Configuration to change the settings for the wireless adapter. If Security is enabled, make sure that the correct encryption keys are entered on both the DWA-127 and the access 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.
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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 wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers. A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires. Wireless LANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments, and public areas such as airports, coffee shops and universities. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently. 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. Under many circumstances, it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in order to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A Wireless Router is a device used to provide this link.
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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 frequency to connect wirelessly, so you have the freedom to connect computers anywhere in your home or office network.
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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 than WLAN, but in return it doesnt use nearly as much power which makes it ideal for personal devices, such as mobile phones, PDAs, headphones, laptops, speakers, and other devices that operate on batteries.
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Tips
Here are a few things to keep in mind, when you install a wireless network. Centralize your router or Access Point Make sure you place the router/access point in a centralized location within your network for the best performance. Try to place the router/access point as high as possible in the room, so the signal gets dispersed throughout your home. If you have a two-story home, you may need a repeater to boost the signal to extend the range. Eliminate Interference Place home appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, and televisions as far away as possible from the router/access point. This would significantly reduce any interference that the appliances might cause since they operate on same frequency.
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Security Dont 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 up.
Wireless Modes
There are basically two modes of networking: Infrastructure All wireless clients will connect to an access point or wireless router. Ad-Hoc Directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to-peer communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer. An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless router or access point. An Ad-Hoc* network contains only clients, such as laptops with wireless USB Adapters. All the adapters must be in Ad-Hoc mode to communicate.
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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) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below.
Windows XP Users
Click on Start > Run. In the run box type cmd and click OK. At the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter. This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway of your adapter.
Windows XP Users
Windows XP - Click on Start > Control Panel. Make sure you are in Classic View. Double-click on the Network Connections icon. Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter (or other adapter) which will be connected to your router. Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. Click Use 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: If the routers LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1, make your IP address 192.168.0.X where X is a number between 2 and 99. Make sure that the number you choose is not in use on the network. Set Default Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your router or gateway. Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router or gateway. The Secondary DNS is optional (you may enter a DNS server from your ISP). Click OK to save your settings.
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Technical Specifications
Standards IEEE 802.11n IEEE 802.11g Bus Type USB 2.0 (1.1 compatible) Security WPA/WPA2 - Wi-Fi Protected Access (TKIP, MIC, IV Expansion, Shared Key Authentication) WPS (PBC) Media Access Control CSMA/CA with ACK Frequency Range 2.4GHz to 2.483GHz Power Consumption (802.11n) Tx: 230 mA Rx: 140 mA Modulation Technology Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) Complementary Code Keying (CCK) Transmitter Power Output 17dBm Operating Voltage 5VDC +/- 5% Operating Temperature 32F to 104F (0C to 40C) Operating Humidity 10% to 90% maximum (non-condensing) Dimensions 210 x 15 x 14mm Weight 12.8g Certifications FCC Class B CE C-Tick IC
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11n and 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range.
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