D-Link DWA-140 RangeBooster Draft 802.11n Wireless USB Adapter User Manual

1. Уводзіны

The D-Link DWA-140 RangeBooster N USB Adapter is designed to provide high-speed wireless connectivity for your desktop or notebook PC. Utilizing Draft 802.11n technology, this adapter offers significantly faster speeds and extended range compared to standard 802.11g networks, while maintaining backward compatibility. It enables seamless sharing of high-speed internet connections, files, photos, music, and printers across your network.

This manual provides detailed instructions for the installation, configuration, and maintenance of your DWA-140 adapter, ensuring you can maximize its performance and features.

Figure 1.1: The D-Link DWA-140 RangeBooster Draft 802.11n Wireless USB Adapter.

2. Змесціва ўпакоўкі

Калі ласка, пераканайцеся, што ў вашай пасылцы ёсць наступныя прадметы:

• D-Link DWA-140 RangeBooster N USB Adapter
• USB Cradle with Extension Cable
• Resource CD (includes Drivers, Utility, and User Manual)
• Кіраўніцтва па хуткай ўстаноўцы

If any of the above items are missing or damaged, please contact your local D-Link reseller for assistance.

Figure 2.1: The DWA-140 USB Adapter shown with its accompanying USB cradle, designed for flexible placement.

3. Настройка і ўстаноўка

3.1 Устаноўка абсталявання

1. Выключыце камп'ютар: For best practice, power off your computer before connecting the adapter.
2. Падключыце адаптар: Insert the DWA-140 USB Adapter directly into an available USB port on your computer, or connect it to the provided USB cradle and then plug the cradle's cable into a USB port. The cradle allows for optimal positioning of the adapter for better signal reception.
3. Уключыце камп'ютар: Once the adapter is physically connected, power on your computer.

3.2 Усталёўка праграмнага забеспячэння

The D-Link Quick Adapter Setup Wizard simplifies the installation process. Follow these steps:

1. Устаўце кампакт-дыск з рэсурсамі: Place the included Resource CD into your computer's CD/DVD drive. The setup wizard should launch automatically. If it does not, navigate to the CD drive in 'My Computer' or 'This PC' and run the 'Setup.exe' file.
2. Выконвайце інструкцыі на экране: The wizard will guide you through the driver and utility installation. Select your preferred language and accept the license agreement.
3. Поўная ўстаноўка: Once the installation is complete, you may be prompted to restart your computer. Please do so to ensure all drivers are properly loaded.

Figure 3.1: The DWA-140 packaging, emphasizing its enhanced range and speed capabilities.

4. Эксплуатацыя адаптара

After successful installation, the D-Link Wireless Manager utility will help you connect to wireless networks.

1. Launch Wireless Manager: The D-Link Wireless Manager icon should appear in your system tray (bottom-right corner of your screen). Double-click it to open the utility.
2. Сканіраванне сетак: The utility will automatically scan for available wireless networks in your vicinity. A list of detected networks (SSIDs) will be displayed.
3. Падключыцеся да сеткі: Select your desired wireless network from the list. If the network is secured (recommended), you will be prompted to enter the network's security key or passphrase (WPA, WPA2, or WEP).
4. Пацвердзіце падключэнне: Once the correct key is entered, click 'Connect'. The adapter will attempt to establish a connection. Upon successful connection, the utility will show the connection status as 'Connected' and display signal strength.

The DWA-140 supports WPA and WPA2 encryption, providing robust security for your wireless communications. For optimal performance, connect to a D-Link RangeBooster N Router (e.g., DIR-625) to experience enhanced audio streaming, faster file transfers, and greater wireless coverage.

5. Тэхнічнае абслугоўванне і догляд

To ensure the longevity and optimal performance of your D-Link DWA-140 adapter, follow these maintenance guidelines:

• Захоўваць у чысціні: Regularly wipe the adapter with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using liquid cleaners or aerosols, which can damage the device.
• Пазбягайце экстрэмальных умоў: Не падвяргайце адаптар уздзеянню экстрэмальных тэмператур, вільготнасці або прамых сонечных прамянёў.
• Правільнае абыходжанне: Асцярожна звяртайцеся з адаптарам. Пазбягайце яго падзення і моцных удараў.
• Вентыляцыя: Ensure the adapter's vents (if any) are not obstructed to prevent overheating.
• Абнаўленні праграмнага забеспячэння: Periodically check the official D-Link website for updated drivers and firmware to ensure compatibility and performance improvements.

6. Выпраўленне непаладак

If you encounter issues with your D-Link DWA-140 adapter, refer to the following common problems and solutions:

• No Wireless Connection:
  • Пераканайцеся, што адаптар надзейна падключаны да порта USB.
  • Verify that the wireless network (router/access point) is powered on and broadcasting.
  • Check if the correct network security key (password) has been entered.
  • Restart your computer and the wireless router.
• Павольная хуткасць злучэння:
  • Ensure the adapter is positioned for optimal signal strength, ideally using the USB cradle.
  • Зменшце перашкоды ад іншых электронных прылад (бесправадных тэлефонаў, мікрахвалевых печаў).
  • Update the adapter's drivers from the D-Link webсайт.
  • Check your router's settings to ensure it is operating in 802.11n mode if supported.
• Адаптар не выяўлены:
  • Паспрабуйце падключыць адаптар да іншага порта USB.
  • Reinstall the drivers from the Resource CD or download the latest drivers from D-Link's support webсайт.
  • Праверце дыспетчар прылад (Windows), каб даведацца, ці ёсць адаптар у спісе і ці ёсць якія-небудзь індыкатары памылак.

For more advanced troubleshooting or persistent issues, please refer to the comprehensive user manual on the Resource CD or visit the D-Link support webсайт.

7. Тэхнічныя характарыстыкі

8. Гарантыя і падтрымка

D-Link products are backed by a limited warranty. For specific warranty terms and conditions applicable to your DWA-140 adapter, please refer to the warranty information included with your product or visit the official D-Link webсайт. Захоўвайце чэк аб куплі як пацвярджэнне пакупкі для гарантыйных прэтэнзій.

For technical support, driver downloads, and additional resources, please visit the D-Link support portal on their official website. You can typically find support by searching for your product model (DWA-140) on the D-Link support page.

Юрыдычная адмова ад адказнасці: This product is sold as brand new and factory sealed. Any claims regarding performance metrics such as '12x faster speeds' and '4x farther range' are relative performance measurements based on D-Link's 802.11n devices compared to standard Wireless G products from D-Link. Actual data throughput and wireless range will vary due to network conditions, environmental factors (e.g., building materials, network traffic), and overhead.