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    Connection Manager........ 45 How to Setup DWA-510 connection with PSP X-link via Windows Zero Configuration 46 Troubleshooting 50 Wireless Basics 55 Networking Basics 60 Check your IP address 60 Statically Assign an IP address 61 Technical Specifications 62 D-Link DWA-510 User Manual 2
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    Section 1 - Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link DWA-510 Wireless G Desktop Adapter • Manual, Software, and Warranty on CD System Requirements • A desktop computer with an available PCI slot • Windows® 2000, XP, 98SE, Me or Vista • 300MHz processor and at least 64MB of RAM •
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    DWA-510 is a powerful 32-bit Desktop adapter that installs quickly and easily into desktop PCs and when used with other D-Link Wireless G products automatically connects to the network. Like all D-Link wireless adapters, the DWA-510 affect wireless signal range. D-Link DWA-510 User Manual 4
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    - The DWA-510 is a powerful 32-bit PCI adapter that installs quickly and easily into desktop PCs, and when used with other D-Link Wireless G products will automatically connect to the network out of the box. • User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities. D-Link DWA-510 User Manual 5
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    Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs ACT A blinking light indicates transmission of data. Link A steady light indicates a connection to a wireless network. D-Link DWA-510 User Manual 6
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    adapters. To remove any old software: Windows® Vista users: Click Start > Control Panel > Program & Features. Windows® XP users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-510 User Manual
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    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 adapter you would like to disable and select Disable. D-Link DWA-510 User Manual
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    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. D-Link DWA-510 User Manual 9
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    ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your 2.4GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in use. D-Link DWA-510 User Manual 10
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    before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Refer to the insert included with this adapter for installation instructions. Turn on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-510 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. The step-by-step instructions that follow are shown in Windows XP. The steps and
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    Files\Wireless G DWA-510, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. To install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next. DWA-510 DWA-510 Select the Program Files folder location. Click Next to continue. DWA-510 DWA-510 D-Link DWA-510 User Manual
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    Section 2 - Installation Click Next Click Finish and shut down your computer. Next, insert your desktop adapter and then restart your system. If you want to connect to our network manually, select the option. And then click "Next". D-Link DWA-510 User Manual 13
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    the Scan button to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. DWA-510 If the wireless network you are trying to connect to is encrypted, enter the WEP key or WPA-PSK passphrase. Click Next to continue. D-Link DWA-510 User Manual DWA-510 14
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    Section 2 - Installation Click Finish to continue. DWA-510 DWA-510 If you want to connect to your network with WPS, select the option. And then click "Next". Click "Press" to connect to your wireless network. Click the push button on your access point. D-Link DWA-510 User Manual 15
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    Section 2 - Installation Note: please press the button on the access point within 120 seconds and it is recommended that the access point is nearby. Connection Established And Click "Next". Click "Finish" to complete installation. D-Link DWA-510 User Manual DWA-510 16
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    failure of WPS, below page will show. Click "Retry" to re-connect to your wireless network with WPS. Click "Next" to select the way you want to get connected to your wireless network. Click "Exit " to complete the installation. Click "Finish" to complete. DWA-510 D-Link DWA-510 User Manual 17
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    Link wireless adapter using the D-Link Utility as well as the Windows® XP Zero Configuration Utility and Vista WLAN Auto Configuration. D-Link Configuration Utility The D-Link DWA-510 If you are using Windows Vista please skip to page 26 or Windows XP skip to page 27. D-Link DWA-510 User Manual 18
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    -up window will appear. Enter the security information to connect (refer to the Wireless Security section for more information). Activate Button: Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down menu and click Activate to connect. Allow up to 30 seconds to connect. D-Link DWA-510 User Manual
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    Section 3 - Configuration D-Link Wi-Fi Protected Setup PBC: "Push Button Configuration" is a virtual button on the utility that can be pressed to get connected to your wireless network. Please make sure the access of your access point and be accepted to get connected. D-Link DWA-510 User Manual 20
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    . Allow up to 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. Profile Details: The Profile Details section will display information about the wireless network such as the network name (SSID), network type (Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc), and if the network is secured. D-Link DWA-510 User Manual 21
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    , select Infrastructure. If you are connecting to another wireless client such as an adapter, select Ad-Hoc. Set Security: Select the type of security used. Please refer to the Wireless Security section for more information. OK Button: Click OK to save your settings. D-Link DWA-510 User Manual 22
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    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, . Please refer to the Wireless Security section for more information. OK Button: Click OK to save your settings. D-Link DWA-510 User Manual 23
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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-510 User Manual 24
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    Section 3 - Configuration About The About screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the DWA-510. D-Link DWA-510 User Manual 25
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    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 Wireless Security section for more information on connecting to a secure network. D-Link DWA-510 User Manual 26
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    networks in your area. Click on a network and click the Connect button. Refer to the Wireless Security section for information on connecting to a secure network. If you want to use the D-Link utility instead of the Windows® XP wireless utility, refer to the next page. D-Link DWA-510 User Manual 27
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    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 the Choose a Wireless Network window click Change Advanced Settings on the left side below Related Tasks. D-Link DWA-510 User Manual
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    Section 3 - Configuration In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window, uncheck Use Windows® to configure my wireless network settings and then click OK. D-Link DWA-510 User Manual 29
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    the RC4 encryption algorithm. WEP provides security by encrypting data over your wireless network so that it is protected as it is transmitted from one wireless device to another. To gain access to a WEP network, you must be defined so that you can change keys easily. D-Link DWA-510 User Manual 30
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    on your wireless router or access point. WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network. D-Link DWA-510 User Manual 31
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    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. Open the Wireless Utility by double-clicking on the D-Link enter the WEP settings, refer to the next page. D-Link DWA-510 User Manual 32
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    Security Option. 3. Select Shared and then select the Key Length from the drop-down menu. 4. Enter the WEP key exactly as it is on your wireless router or access point. 5. Click OK to connect to the network. Allow up to 30 seconds to connect. D-Link DWA-510 User Manual 33
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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. D-Link DWA-510 User Manual 34
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    WEP key 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. D-Link DWA-510 User Manual 35
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    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. D-Link DWA-510 User Manual 36
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    will appear. Enter the WEP key and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WEP settings are correct. The WEP key must be exactly the same as on the wireless router or access point. D-Link DWA-510 User Manual 37
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    WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager It is recommended to enable WPA-PSK on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an new network and enter the WEP settings, refer to the next page. D-Link DWA-510 User Manual 38
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    profile and click Modify. 2. Select WPA/WPA2 Passphrase under Set Security Option. 3. Select TKIP or AES. 4. Enter the passphrase exactly as it is on your wireless router or access point. 5. Click OK to connect to the network. Allow up to 30 seconds to connect. D-Link DWA-510 User Manual 39
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    used. 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. D-Link DWA-510 User Manual 40
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    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. D-Link DWA-510 User Manual 41
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    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. D-Link DWA-510 User Manual 42
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    /WPA2 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. D-Link DWA-510 User Manual 43
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    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 of screen). Click on New to (es) of your RADIUS servers. 8. Click OK to save your settings. D-Link DWA-510 User Manual 44
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    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 of screen). Click on New (es) of your RADIUS servers. 8. Click OK to save your settings. D-Link DWA-510 User Manual 45
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    Section 4 - Wireless Security How to configure DWA-510 connection with PSP Xlink via Windows Zero Configuration. 1. Right-click the icon of DWA-510 Wireless Network Connection. Then select the properties to continue. 2.Then click the Configure button to continue. D-Link DWA-510 User Manual 46
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    Section 4 - Wireless Security 3.Select tab "Advanced". Then select the item of property "Network Type"and set value to be "802.11Ad Hoc". And then click "ok". 4 .Select the item of property "PSP Xlink Mode" and set value to be "Enable". And then click "ok". D-Link DWA-510 User Manual 47
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    Section 4 - Wireless Security 5. Select the tab Wireless Networks and click the Advanced button to continue. 6.In the list of Networks to access , select Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) networks only and then click "Close" D-Link DWA-510 User Manual 48
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    Section 4 - Wireless Security 7. Click Refresh network list. Check the list of available wireless networks, and select the SSID of your PSP device and click to connect with it. D-Link DWA-510 User Manual 49
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    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? Go to Start > My Computer > Properties. Select the Hardware Tab. D-Link DWA-510 User Manual 50
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    Section 5 - Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link DWA-510 Desktop Adapter. Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link DWA-510 Desktop Adapter Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Click OK
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    -510. Turn on the access point, and then turn on the computer with the DWA-510. • Refresh the DWA-510 Utility. 3. Why aren't the Power and Link lights on? • Check to see if the DWA-510 Wireless Desktop Adapter is firmly inserted into the PCI slot of your laptop computer. D-Link DWA-510 User Manual
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    mode when connecting without an access point. Double-click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar > click on Configuration to change the settings for the wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-510 User Manual 53
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    . 5. How can I troubleshoot distance issues using the DWA-510? • Move the DWA-510 and the access point or wireless router into the same room and then test the wireless connection. • Change the channel of the access point. • Move devices within the line of sight. D-Link DWA-510 User Manual 54
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    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. D-Link DWA-510
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    There are two different types of wireless networks Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), and Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN). Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) In a wireless local area network, a device , airports, golf courses, and many other outdoor venues. D-Link DWA-510 User Manual 56
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    PDAs, headphones, laptops, speakers, and other devices that operate on batteries. Who uses wireless? Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether printer with multiple computers • No need to dedicate office space D-Link DWA-510 User Manual 57
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    and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract people. The wireless connection in public places is usually called "hotspots". Using a D-Link Desktop Adapter with your laptop, you can appliances might cause since they operate on same frequency. D-Link DWA-510 User Manual 58
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    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 computers with wireless desktop adapters. All the adapters must be in Ad-Hoc mode to communicate. D-Link DWA-510 User Manual 59
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    . Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters. If you are connecting to a wireless network at a hotspot (e.g. hotel, coffee shop, airport), please contact an employee or administrator to verify their wireless network settings. D-Link DWA-510 User Manual 60
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    Wireless Connection. Windows® XP - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections. Windows® 2000 - From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties. Step 2 Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link network adapter settings. D-Link DWA-510 User Manual 61
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    2.4GHz to 2.462GHz Wireless Signal Range* • 10% PER,-87dBm) • 6Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-88dBm) • 5.5Mbps CCK, 8% PER,-85dBm) • 2Mbps QPSK, 8% PER,-86dBm) • 1Mbps BPSK, 8% PER,-89dBm) Transmitter Output Power 15dBm ± 2dB Internal Antenna Type Detachable 2 dBi Dipole Antenna. D-Link DWA-510 User Manual
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    = 126mm • W = 12mm • H = 19mm Weight 0.12 lb (55g) * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DWA-510 User Manual 63
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