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    ® XP Utility 42 Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase 44 Using the D-Link Utility 44 Using the Windows® XP Utility 46 Configure WPA/WPA2 48 Using the D-Link Utility 48 Configure 802.1x 49 Using the D-Link Utility 49 Connect to a Wireless Network 50 Troubleshooting 51 D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual
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    Table of Contents Wireless Basics 55 Networking Basics 60 Check your IP address 60 Statically Assign an IP address 61 Technical Specifications 62 Contacting Technical Support 64 Warranty 65 Registration 70 D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 
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    Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link WNA-2330 Rangebooster G™ Notebook Adapter • Manual and Warranty on CD • D-Link Wireless Utility on CD System Requirements • A laptop computer with an available 32-bit cardbus slot • Windows® 2000 (Service Pack 4) or XP (Service Pack 2) • 300MHz
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    industry leader in networking, introduces another performance breakthrough in wireless connectivity - the RangeBooster G™ WNA-2330 Notebook Adapter. Based on D-Link 108G Technology, these 802.11g compatible devices are capable of delivering maximum wireless signal rates of up to 108Mbps* when used
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    connectivity on your notebook computer with the WNA2330. With the performance of D-Link's RangeBooster G™ line of wireless products, the WNA-2330 delivers an unsurpassed wireless experience. Perform multiple network tasks at once with the speed provided by this Wireless Adapter. • Compatible with
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    Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs Activity A blinking light indicates data is being transmitted. Link A steady light indicates a connection to a wireless network. D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 
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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 users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link WNA-2330 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 WNA-2330 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 WNA-2330 User Manual 10
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    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 WNA-2330 User Manual 11
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    Warning: Do NOT install the WNA-2330 Notebook Adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Turn on the computer and Insert the D-Link WNA-2330 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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    location: C:\Program Files\Rangebooster G WNA-2330, 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 to continue. D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 13
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    Section 2 - Installation The D-Link configuration wizard will now appear. If you are using Windows® XP (SP2), you will have the option to use either the D-Link utility or the built-in Windows® Wireless utility. Click Next to continue. Insert the adapter into an available cardbus slot on your
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    click Connect. If the wireless network you are trying to connect to is encrypted, enter the WEP key or WPA-PSK passphrase. Click Next to continue. Click Finish to continue. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now. D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 15
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    2 - Installation Windows Vista™ Installation After double-clicking on the driver icon the InstallShield Wizard window will appear. By default, setup will install to the destination folder: C:\Program Files\D-Link\WNA-1330, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. To install to
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    - Installation WNA-1330 will start configuration. This may take a few minutes. Once configuration is complete, insert the WNA-1330 into the PCMCIA slot. Click Next to continue. Once inserted, the Found New Hardware window may pop up. Click Cancel to continue setup. D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 17
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    -Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Select Connect to a wireless network using push button method with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), and click Next to continue. To connect to your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click on the virtual button above PRESS. D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 18
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    to establish a connection. Click Next to continue. When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to your wireless network. Click Finish to complete your setup. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now. D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 19
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    page. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will be automatically brought to the site survey page. Clicking the Scan button will display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Select the network name (SSID) and click Next. D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 20
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    Section 3 - Configuration When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to your wireless network. Click Finish to complete your setup. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now. D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 21
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    XP Zero Configuration Utility. D-Link Configuration Utility The D-Link WNA-2330 uses the Configuration Utility as the management software. The utility provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to the wireless adapter. After you have completed the installation of the WNA-2330
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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 dropdown menu and click Activate to connect. Allow up to 30 seconds to connect. D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 23
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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 WNA-2330 User Manual 24
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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 WNA-2330 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 WNA-2330. D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 26
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    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 for connection. D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 27
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    Number) is a unique number generated randomly by the wireless adapter's utility. Entering this number into the utility of the WPS-enabled wireless router or access point connects you to the intended wireless network. Refer to the next page for more information. D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 28
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    or wireless router. Please refer to the manufacturer's manual for instructions. Once you click Next, you will have 2 minutes to enter this number into your access point or wireless router. The adapter will try to establish connectivity to your access point or wireless router D-Link WNA-2330 User
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    Section 3 - Configuration When this screen appears, you have successfully established connectivity. Click Finish to complete your setup. D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 30
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    Click Activate to use a profile. Allow up to 30 Button: 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), and if the network is secured. D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 31
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    Select the network type. If you are connecting to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. Set Security: Select the type of security used. Please refer to the Wireless Security section for more OK Button: information. Click OK to save your settings. D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 32
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    Select the network type. If you are connecting to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. Set Security: Select the type of security used. Please refer to the Wireless Security section for more OK Button: information. Click OK to save your settings. D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 33
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    Section 3 - Configuration Support If you need help, click the Support button. A panel will normally appear to the right of the utility, which will display information about the utility. D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 34
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    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 WNA-2330 User Manual 35
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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 WNA-2330 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 WNA-2330 User Manual 37
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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 be defined so that you can change keys easily. D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 38
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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 WNA-2330 User Manual 39
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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 the WEP settings, refer to the next page. D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 40
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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 WNA-2330 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 WNA-2330 User Manual 42
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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 WNA-2330 User Manual 43
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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 WPA-PSK passphrase being used. 1. Open the Wireless Utility by double-clicking on the D-Link settings, refer to the next page. D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 44
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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 WNA-2330 User Manual 45
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    Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lowerright 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 WNA-2330 User Manual 46
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    -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 WNA-2330 User Manual 47
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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 WNA-2330 User Manual 48
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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 WNA-2330 User Manual 49
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    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. D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 50
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    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 WNA-2330 User Manual 51
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    Link WNA-2330 Notebook Adapter. Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link WNA-2330 Notebook Adapter Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Click OK to continue. D-Link WNA-2330 Wireless Notebook Adapter D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual
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    Service Set) and wait briefly before setting up other clients. This prevents several clients from trying to establish a BSS at the same time, which can result in multiple singular BSSs being established, rather than a single BSS with multiple clients associated to it. D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual
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    enabled, make sure that the correct encryption keys are entered on both the WNA-1330 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 WNA-2330 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 WNA-2330
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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 WNA-2330 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 WNA-2330 User Manual 57
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    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 WNA-2330 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 laptops with wireless notebook adapters. All the adapters must be in Ad-Hoc mode to communicate. D-Link WNA-2330 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 WNA-2330 User Manual 60
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    static IP address, please follow the steps below: Step 1 Windows® XP - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections. Windows® 2000 on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link network adapter and select Properties. Step 3 Highlight Internet Protocol Link WNA-2330 User Manual 61
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    • 64/128-bit WEP Media Access Control CSMA/CA with ACK Frequency Range 2.4GHz to 2.462GHz Wireless Signal Range* • Indoors: Up to 328 feet (100 meters) • Outdoors: Up to 1,312 Transmitter Output Power 15dBm ± 2dB Internal Antenna Type Dual Antenna Diversity Switching D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 62
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    H = 0.34 inches (8.7mm) Weight 0.12 lb (55g) Warranty 1 Year * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 63
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    support, please have the following ready: • Model number of the product (e.g. WNA-2330) • Hardware Revision (located on the label on the adapter (e.g. rev A1)) • 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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    of physical defects. The customer's sole and exclusive remedy and the entire liability of D-Link and its suppliers under this Limited Warranty will be, at D-Link's option, to replace the non-conforming Software (or defective media) with software that substantially D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 65
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    any manuals or accessories in the shipping package. D-Link will only replace the defective portion of the product and will not ship back any accessories. • The customer is responsible for all in-bound shipping charges to D-Link. No Cash on Delivery ("COD") is allowed. Products D-Link WNA-2330 User
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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, PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT IS WITH THE PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT. D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 67
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    notice. Copyright 2008 by D-Link Corporation/D-Link Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. CE Mark Warning: This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 68
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    to channels 1 through 11 This equipment has been SAR-evaluated for use in laptops (notebooks) with side slot configuration. For detailed warranty information applicable to products purchased outside Canada, please contact the corresponding local D-Link office. D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 69
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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 1.2 December 15, 2008 D-Link WNA-2330 User Manual 70
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