D-Link DWA-643 Product Manual
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- D-Link DWA-643 | Product Manual - Page 1
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Wireless Connection Manager.. 31 Using the Windows® XP Utility 33 Troubleshooting 35 Wireless Basics 39 Networking Basics 44 Check your IP address 44 Statically Assign an IP address 45 Technical Specifications 46 Contacting Technical Support 47 Warranty 48 Registration 54 D-Link DWA-643 - D-Link DWA-643 | Product Manual - Page 3
PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link DWA-643 Xtreme N™ Notebook ExpressCard™ • Manual and Warranty on CD • D-Link Wireless Connection Manager on CD System Requirements • A laptop computer with an available 64-bit ExpressCard™ slot • Windows® 2000 (Service Pack 4) or XP (Service Pack 2) • CD - D-Link DWA-643 | Product Manual - Page 4
802.11g*. The DWA-643 is designed for use in bigger homes and for those that demand higher networking. Maximize wireless performance by connecting this notebook ExpressCard™ to a Xtreme N™ router and stay connected from virtually anywhere in the home. This notebook ExpressCard™ supports WEP, WPA and - D-Link DWA-643 | Product Manual - Page 5
box. • Total Performance - Upgrade your notebook with the latest draft 802.11n technology. • Total Wireless Portection - Connect to secure wireless networks using WEP, and WPA. • Total Connection - Get reception throughout your home by connecting to a Xtreme N™ router. D-Link DWA-643 User Manual - D-Link DWA-643 | Product Manual - Page 6
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs Activity LED A blinking light indicates data is being transmitted. D-Link DWA-643 User Manual - D-Link DWA-643 | Product Manual - Page 7
up. Windows® XP users may use the built-in wireless utility for all adapters. To remove any old software: 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-643 User Manual - D-Link DWA-643 | Product Manual - Page 8
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-643 User Manual - D-Link DWA-643 | Product Manual - Page 9
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-643 User Manual - D-Link DWA-643 | Product Manual - Page 10
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, - D-Link DWA-643 | Product Manual - Page 11
Section 2 - Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-643 Notebook ExpressCard™ into your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Turn on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-643 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. The step-by-step instructions that - D-Link DWA-643 | Product Manual - Page 12
will install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-643, 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 D-Link DWA-643 User Manual 12 - D-Link DWA-643 | Product Manual - Page 13
the D-Link manager or the built-in Windows® Wireless utility. 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-643 User Manual 13 - D-Link DWA-643 | Product Manual - Page 14
Section 2 - Installation Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Click Next 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-643 User Manual 14 - D-Link DWA-643 | Product Manual - Page 15
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 Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-643 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the management software. The manager provides the user an easy - D-Link DWA-643 | Product Manual - Page 16
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-643 User Manual 16 - D-Link DWA-643 | Product Manual - Page 17
. 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-643 User Manual 17 - D-Link DWA-643 | Product Manual - Page 18
, 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-643 User Manual 18 - D-Link DWA-643 | Product Manual - Page 19
Home, Office, Coffee Shop). SSID: Displays the SSID of the network. Network Type: Displays the network type. 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-643 User Manual 19 - D-Link DWA-643 | Product Manual - Page 20
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-643 User Manual 20 - D-Link DWA-643 | Product Manual - Page 21
Section 3 - Configuration About The About screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the DWA-643. D-Link DWA-643 User Manual 21 - D-Link DWA-643 | Product Manual - Page 22
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-643 User Manual - D-Link DWA-643 | Product Manual - Page 23
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-643 User Manual - D-Link DWA-643 | Product Manual - Page 24
Section 3 - Configuration In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window, uncheck Use Windows® to configure my wireless network settings and then click OK. Double-click the Wireless Conection Manager icon on your desktop. D-Link DWA-643 User Manual 24 - D-Link DWA-643 | Product Manual - Page 25
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 know the HEX for use over the network. Four keys can be defined so that you can change keys easily. D-Link DWA-643 User Manual 25 - D-Link DWA-643 | Product Manual - Page 26
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-643 User Manual 26 - D-Link DWA-643 | Product Manual - Page 27
Click the Show text in the password field box to see the WEP key. Unchecking it will hide the key. 4. Click OK to connect to the network. Allow up to 30 seconds to connect. If you would like to create a new network and enter the WEP settings, refer to the next page. D-Link DWA-643 User Manual 27 - D-Link DWA-643 | Product Manual - Page 28
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-643 User Manual 28 - D-Link DWA-643 | Product Manual - Page 29
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-643 User Manual 29 - D-Link DWA-643 | Product Manual - Page 30
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-643 User Manual 30 - D-Link DWA-643 | Product Manual - Page 31
Click the Show text in the password field box to see the passphrase. Unchecking it will hide it. 4. Click OK to connect to the network. Allow up to 30 seconds to connect. If you would like to create a new network and enter the WPA-PSK settings, refer to the next page. D-Link DWA-643 User Manual 31 - D-Link DWA-643 | Product Manual - Page 32
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-643 User Manual 32 - D-Link DWA-643 | Product Manual - Page 33
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-643 User Manual 33 - D-Link DWA-643 | Product Manual - Page 34
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. D-Link DWA-643 User Manual 34 - D-Link DWA-643 | Product Manual - Page 35
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-643 User Manual 35 - D-Link DWA-643 | Product Manual - Page 36
Section 5 - Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link DWA-643 Xtreme N Notebook Adapter. Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link DWA-643 Xtreme N Notebook Adapter Look under Device Status to check that the device is working - D-Link DWA-643 | Product Manual - Page 37
-643 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 previously loaded. 3. The computer with the DWA-643 installed is unable to connect to the wireless network - D-Link DWA-643 | Product Manual - Page 38
is enabled, make sure that the correct encryption keys are entered on both the DWA-643 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. D-Link DWA-643 User Manual 38 - D-Link DWA-643 | Product Manual - Page 39
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-643 - D-Link DWA-643 | Product Manual - Page 40
connect computers anywhere in your home or office network. Why D-Link Wireless? D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford. D-Link . D-Link DWA-643 User Manual 40 - D-Link DWA-643 | Product Manual - Page 41
speakers, and other devices that operate on batteries. Who uses wireless? Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone network from home • Share Internet connection and printer with multiple computers • No need to dedicate office space D-Link DWA-643 User Manual 41 - D-Link DWA-643 | Product Manual - Page 42
Link Notebook Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote locations like: Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers. Wireless network is easy to setup, but if you're installing frequency. D-Link DWA-643 User Manual 42 - D-Link DWA-643 | Product Manual - Page 43
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 notebook adapters. All the adapters must be in Ad-Hoc mode to communicate. D-Link DWA-643 User Manual 43 - D-Link DWA-643 | Product Manual - Page 44
. 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-643 User Manual 44 - D-Link DWA-643 | Product Manual - Page 45
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 and select your ISP. Step 5 Click OK twice to save your settings. D-Link DWA-643 User Manual 45 - D-Link DWA-643 | Product Manual - Page 46
bit ExpressCard™ 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. D-Link DWA-643 User Manual - D-Link DWA-643 | Product Manual - Page 47
asked questions and answers to technical issues. For customers within the United States: Phone Support: (877) 453-5465 Internet Support: http://support.dlink.com For customers within Canada: Phone Support: (800) 361-5265 Internet Support: http://support.dlink.com D-Link DWA-643 User Manual 47 - D-Link DWA-643 | Product Manual - Page 48
for the defective Hardware will be refunded by D-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-643 User Manual 48 - D-Link DWA-643 | Product Manual - Page 49
Software is properly installed on approved hardware and operated as contemplated in its documentation. D-Link further warrants that, during the Software Warranty Period, the magnetic media on which D-Link delivers the Software Case ID Number at https://rma.dlink.com/. D-Link DWA-643 User Manual 49 - D-Link DWA-643 | Product Manual - Page 50
manual for the product, and normal maintenance; Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act of God, failures due to power surge, and cosmetic damage; Any hardware, software, firmware or other products or services provided by anyone other than D-Link AND NONINFRINGEMENT. D-Link DWA-643 User Manual 50 - D-Link DWA-643 | Product Manual - Page 51
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 2006 by D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. D-Link DWA-643 User Manual 51 - D-Link DWA-643 | Product Manual - Page 52
any other antenna or transmitter. The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user. D-Link DWA-643 User Manual 52 - D-Link DWA-643 | Product Manual - Page 53
IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. This per regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. D-Link DWA-643 User Manual 53 - D-Link DWA-643 | Product Manual - Page 54
Appendix F - Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 1.0 November 28, 2006 D-Link DWA-643 User Manual 54
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