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Inhaltsverzeichnis der Gebrauchsanleitungen

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    2 D-Link DWA-160 User Manual T able of Contents Product Overview ........................................................ 3 Package Contents ................................................... 3 System Requirements ............................................. 3 Introduction .............................................................. 4 Features [...]

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    3 D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview • D-Link DWA-160 Xtreme N ™ Dual ™ Band 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 ™ , 2000 (Service Pa[...]

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    4 D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction The DWA-160 Xtreme N ™ Dual ™ Band 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- 160 can enable Draft 802.11n wireless connectivity b[...]

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    5 D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Features • Compact size for placement anywhere. • Convenience of Plug & Play installation. • Fully 802.11g and 802.11a compatible. • Draft 802.11n compliant. • Powered by the USB port; no external power source required. • USB 2.0 standard * . • You can securely conne ct to [...]

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    6 D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Over view USB Port Used to connec t the DWA-160 to your computer.[...]

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    7 D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Section 2 - 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 another wireless adapter, please make sure any soft[...]

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    8 D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. To prevent any conicts 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 ic[...]

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    9 D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Section 2 - 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 .[...]

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    10 D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Section 2 - 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 obje[...]

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    11 D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Warnin g: Do NOT install the DWA-16 0 Xtreme N ™ Dual ™ Band USB Adapter into your computer before instal ling the driver software from the D-Link CD. Turn on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-160 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on[...]

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    12 D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Section 2 - Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. By default setup will install to the default location: C:Program FilesD-LinkD W A-160 , where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. To install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Select the Program Files fol[...]

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    13 D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Section 2 - Installation The Wireless Connection Wizard will now appear. If you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to page 15. The following instructions will connect you to a wireless network using Wi-Fi ® Protected Setup (WPS). Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. If the[...]

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    14 D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Section 2 - Installation To connect to your network using the WPS push button conguration 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 screen appears, you have successfully connected to [...]

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    15 D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Section 2 - Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to a wireless network and then click Next . Click Next Click the Scan button to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next . Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) man[...]

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    16 D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Click Finish to continue. Click Finish When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to your wireless network. Click Next to complete your setup. Click Next[...]

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    17 D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Configuration This section will show you how to congure your new D-Link wireless adapter using the D-Link Utility as well as the Windows ® XP Zero Conguration Utility & Vista WLAN auto conguration. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-160 uses the Wireless Connecti[...]

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    18 D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Networks The SSID (Service Set Identier) 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 ne two rk is s e cu re. You mus t kn ow t h e[...]

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    19 D-Link DWA-160 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 the Wi-Fi Alliance website at www.wi-.org. [...]

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    20 D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration If you want to conn ect using the PBC meth od, refer to pag e 14. To use the PIN method, select PIN (Personal Identication Number) and click Next . Click Next Make sure your access point or wireless router is close by. Write do wn the num be r on the scr ee n. Ent er thi s nu mber in yo ur[...]

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    21 D-Link DWA-160 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. Click Finish[...]

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    22 D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration My Wireless Networks The My Wireless Networks page will allow you to create, edit, and delete wireless network proles. Every time you connect to a network using the Wireless Networks page, a prole will automatically be created. New Button: Modify: Click New to create a new wireless netw[...]

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    23 D-Link DWA-160 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: Ent er a name fo r your pr ol e (e.g . Home , Ofc e, Coffee Shop). Enter the SSID of the wireless network. Se le ct t he n e tw or k ty pe . I f y ou a re c on ne c[...]

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    24 D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Modify Profile You may edit an existing prole by selecting the prole and clicking the Modify button from the My Wireless Networks page. Profile Name: SSID: En ter a na me fo r you r pro l e (e.g . Hom e, Ofc e, Coffee Shop). Displays the SSID of the network. Displays the network[...]

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    25 D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Support If you need help, click the Support button. A panel will appear to the right of the utility which will display information about the utility.[...]

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    26 D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration The About screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the DWA-160. About[...]

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    27 D-Link DWA-160 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 with connecting to a wireless network. [...]

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    28 D-Link DWA-160 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 conne ct to the wirele ss networ k. If the connect ion fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wirele[...]

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    29 D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows ® XP Windows ® XP users may use the built-in wireless utility (Zero Conguration Utility). The following instructions are for Service Pack 2 users. If you are using another company’s utility or Windows ® 2000, please refer to the user manual [...]

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    30 D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Disabling The Windows ® XP Utility If you want to use the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 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 View Available Wireless Networks . In [...]

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    31 D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration In the Wireless Network Connection Proper ties window, unc hec k Use Wind ows ® to con g ure my wire les s net wor k settings and then click OK . Click -> Start -> Programs -> D-Link -> DWA-160 -> Wireless Connectio n Manager[...]

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    32 D-Link DWA-160 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 DWA-160 offers the following types of security: • WPA/WPA2-Personal • WPA/WPA2-Enterprise • 802.1x (RADIUS) • WEP(Wired Equivalent Privacy) What is WEP[...]

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    33 D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security usi ng a has hin g algo rit hm an d, by ad din g an int egr ity -ch eck ing featu re, ensu res that th e keys have n’t 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 t[...]

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    34 D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WEP Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or access point before conguring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WEP key being used. 1. O p en th e Wi re les s Co[...]

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    35 D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or access point before conguring 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 to Shared Key . 1. Open the Wireless Connection [...]

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    36 D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WEP Using Windows ® Vista It is recommended to enable wireless security (WEP) on your wireless router or access point before conguring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used. 2. Highlight[...]

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    37 D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless 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 must be exactly the same as on the wire[...]

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    38 D-Link DWA-160 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 conguring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WEP key being used. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) y[...]

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    39 D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security 3. T he Wir el es s Ne tw ork Co nne ctio n box wi ll app ear . Ente r th e WE P key and click Connect . It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the con nec tio n fa ils , p lea se ver ify th at the WE P se tti ngs are co rre ct. The WEP key must be exactly the sam[...]

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    40 D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WP A ™ /WP A2 ™ -Personal Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager It is recommended to enable WPA/WPA2-Personal on your wireless router or access point before conguring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WPA/WPA2-[...]

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    41 D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security It is recommended to enable WPA ™ /WPA2 ™ -Personal on your wireless router or access point before conguring 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 i[...]

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    42 D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WP A ™ /WP A ™ 2-Personal Using Windows ® Vista ™ It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before conguring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or [...]

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    43 D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless 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 must be exactly the same as on the wire[...]

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    44 D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WP A ™ /WP A2 ™ -Personal Using the Windows ® XP Utility It is recommended to enable WPA/WPA2-Personal on your wireless router or access point before conguring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WPA/WPA2-Personal key [...]

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    45 D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security 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 connection fails, please verify that the WPA/WPA2-Personal settings are correct. The WPA/WPA2-Person[...]

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    46 D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WP A ™ /WP A2 ™ -Enterprise Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager WP A/ WP A2- Ente rp ri se i s for adv an ce d us er s w ho a re f am il ia r w ith us in g a RA DIU S se rv er a nd s ett ing up c er ti c ate s. 1. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-cl[...]

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    47 D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure 802.1x (RADIUS) Using the D-Link Utility 802.1x is for advanced users who are familiar with using a RADIUS server and setting up certicates. 1. Open the Wireless Utility by double-clicking on the D-Link icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Click on New to [...]

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    48 D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Section 5 - T roubleshooting 1. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? Select the Hardware Tab. T roubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-160. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below ar[...]

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    49 D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Section 5 - T roubleshooting Click the + sign next to Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link DWA-160 USB Adapter. Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. Loo k under Device Status to check tha t the devi ce is working properly. Click OK to continue.[...]

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    50 D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Section 5 - T roubleshooting Make sure that the DWA-160 Wireless Adapter is properly seated in the computer’s USB port. If Windows ® does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the adapter, make sure to completely remove drivers that were previously loaded. 2. The computer does not recognize the DWA-160 Wireless [...]

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    51 D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Section 5 - T roubleshooting Check that the Network Connection for the wireless client is congured properly. Select AP (Infrastructure) when connecting to an access point. Double-click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar > click on Conguration to change the settings for the wireless adapter. If Security is enabled[...]

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    52 D-Link DWA-160 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 wireless family of products will allow you to sec[...]

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    53 D-Link DWA-160 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 conne ct wirelessly, so you have the freedom to connect computers anywhere in your home or ofce network. Why D-Link Wireless ? D-[...]

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    54 D-Link DWA-160 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 than WLAN, but in return it doesn’t use nea[...]

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    55 D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Where is wireless used? Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or the ofce. 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. The wireless connection in public place[...]

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    56 D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Security Don’t let your next-door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by turning on WPA ™ /WPA2 ™ security features on the router. Refer to the product manual for detailed information on how to set it up. There are basically two modes [...]

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    57 D-Link DWA-160 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) automatically. To verify your IP address, please fo[...]

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    58 D-Link DWA-160 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 you are in Classic View. Double-click on[...]

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    59 D-Link DWA-160 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 Local Area Connection which represents y[...]

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    60 D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Appendix C - T echnical Specifications T echnical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11n (draft) • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.11a Bus Type • USB 2.0 (1.1 compatible) Security • WPA ™ /WPA2 ™ - Wi-Fi Protected Access (TKIP, MIC, IV Expansion, Shared Key Authentication) • 802.1x • WPS (PIN and PBC) Medi[...]