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    Basics 48 Check your IP address 48 Windows® XP/2000 Users 48 Windows Vista® Users 48 Statically Assign an IP address 49 Windows® XP/2000 Users 49 Windows Vista® Users 50 Technical Specifications 51 Contacting Technical Support 52 Warranty 53 Registration 59 D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 
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    • D-Link DWA-642 Rangebooster N™ Notebook Adapter • Manual and Warranty on CD • D-Link Wireless Connection Manager on CD • Quick Installation Guide System Requirements • A computer or laptop with an available 32-bit CardBus slot • Windows Vista®, XP (Service Pack 2), or 2000 (Service Pack
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    802.11g*. The DWA-642 is designed for use in bigger homes and for those that demand higher networking. Maximize wireless performance by connecting this notebook adapter to a RangeBooster N™ Router and stay connected from virtually anywhere in the home. This notebook adapter supports WPA and WPA2
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    Total Performance - Upgrade your notebook with the latest draft 802.11n technology. • Total Wireless Protection - Connect to secure wireless networks using WPA and WPA2. • Total Connection - Get reception throughout your home by connecting to a Rangebooster N™ router. D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 
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    Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Activity LED A blinking light indicates data is being transmitted. D-Link DWA-642 User Manual Link LED A steady light indicates a connection to a wireless network. 
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    up. Windows® XP users may use the built-in wireless utility for all adapters. To remove any old software: Windows® XP/Vista users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-642 User Manual
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    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-642 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-642 User Manual 
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    position access points, wireless routers, and computers so 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-642 User Manual
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    Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-642 Rangebooster N™ Notebook Adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Turn on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-642 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start
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    Section 2 - Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. Click Next By default setup will install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-642 Rangebooster N Notebook, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. To install to a different location click Browse
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    appears, click Cancel. Click Next 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). Click Next D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 13
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    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 your wireless network. Click Next to complete your setup. Click Next D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 14
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    select Manually connect to a wireless network and then click Next. Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to the site survey page. Click Scan to display the site survey page. Click Next D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 15
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    When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to your wireless network. Click Finish to complete your setup. Click Finish Click Finish to continue. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now. Click Finish D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 16
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    to configure your new D-Link wireless adapter using the D-Link Utility as well as Windows® XP Zero Configuration and Windows Vista® WLAN Auto Configuration. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-642 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the management software. The manager provides the
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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-642 User Manual
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    Number" (PIN) is a unique number generated randomly by the wireless adapter's utility. Entering this number in the utility of the WPS-enabled wireless router or access point connects you with the intended wireless network. Refer to the next page for more information. D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 19
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    down the number on the screen. Enter this number in your access point or wireless router. Please refer to the manufacture's manual for instructions. Once you click Next, you will have 2 minutes to enter this number in your access point or wireless router. Click Next D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 20
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    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 D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 21
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    to use a profile. 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), and if the network is secured. D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 22
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    are connecting to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. (Ad-hoc mode is not supported) Security Type: 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-642 User Manual 23
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    profile by selecting the profile and 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-642 User Manual 24
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    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. D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 25
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    Section 3 - Configuration About The About screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the DWA-642. D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 26
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    using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check the TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 27
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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-642 User Manual 28
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    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 Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help
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    wireless router or access point. WPA/WPA2-Enterprise 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-642 User Manual
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    WPA2™-Personal Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager It is recommended to enable WPA/WPA2-Personal on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining enter the WPA/WPA2-Personal settings, refer to the next page. D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 31
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    click Modify. 2. Select WPA/WPA2-Personal under Set Security Option. 3. Select TKIP or AES, or Auto. 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-642 User Manual 32
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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-642 User Manual 33
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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-642 User Manual 34
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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-642 User Manual 35
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    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-Personal passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router or access point. D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 36
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    familiar with using a RADIUS server and setting up certificates. 1. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your desktop. Click on New to create a new profile (es) of your RADIUS servers. 8. Click OK to save your settings. D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 37
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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-642 User Manual 38
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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-642 User Manual 39
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    N Notebook Adapter. Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link DWA-642 Rangebooster N Notebook Adapter Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Click OK to continue. D-Link DWA-642 Wireless Notebook Adapter D-Link DWA-642 User Manual
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    5 - Troubleshooting 2. The computer does not recognize the DWA-642 Wireless Adapter. Make sure that the DWA-642 Wireless Adapter is properly seated in the computer's cardbus slot. If Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the adapter, make sure to completely remove drivers that were
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    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-642 and the access point. Double-click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar > click Encryption. Check
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    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. D-Link DWA-642
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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-642 User Manual 44
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    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 nearly as much connection and printer with multiple computers • No need to dedicate office space D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 45
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    Interference Place home appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, and televisions as far away as possible from the router/access point. This can significantly reduce any interference that the appliances might cause since they operate on the same frequency. D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 46
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    . 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. * Not supported with the DWA-642. D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 47
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    the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway of your adapter. If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your router. Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters. D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 48
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    . • 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. D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 49
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    . • 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. D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 50
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    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. D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 51
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    support, please have the following ready: • Model number of the product (e.g. DWA-642) • Hardware Revision (located on the label on the adapter (e.g. rev B1)) • Serial Number (s/n number located on the label on the adapter). You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link
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    Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement Link upon return to D-Link of the defective Hardware. All Hardware or part thereof that is replaced by D-Link, or for which the purchase price is refunded, shall become the property of D-Link upon replacement or refund. D-Link DWA-642 User Manual
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    D-Link Technical Support at 1-800-361-5265, who will attempt to assist the customer in resolving any suspected defects with the product. If the product is considered defective, the customer must obtain a Return Material Authorization ("RMA") number from customer service. D-Link DWA-642 User Manual
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    software, firmware or other products or services provided by anyone other than D-Link; and Products that have been purchased from inventory clearance or liquidation sales or other sales in which D-Link , FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 55
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    from D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc., as stipulated by the United States Copyright Act of 1976 and any amendments thereto. Contents are subject to change without prior notice. Copyright 2008 by D-Link Corporation/D-Link Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 56
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    laptop computers with side mounted Cardbus slots which can provide 2 instructions notebooks) with side slot configuration. For detailed warranty information applicable to products purchased outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local D-Link office. D-Link DWA-642 User Manual
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    forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This equipment should be installed and operated with les interférences pouvant perturber le bon fonctionnement de ce périphérique. D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 58
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    Appendix F - Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 2.1 November 27, 2008 D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 59
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