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KA2WA131B1Wireless N Nano USB adapter

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Wireless N Nano USB adapter - FCC ID KA2WA131B1 - D-Link Corporation
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Application Details

Equipment Class
DTS - Digital Transmission System
Date of Grant
Aug 08, 2012
Application Purpose
Original Equipment
Date of Application
Aug 08, 2012
Equipment Note
Wireless N Nano USB adapter
Frequency Range
2412.00000000 - 2462.00000000
Company
D-Link Corporation
Country
United States

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Users Manual

Version 2.0 | 07/11/2012 DWA-131 User Manual Wireless N Nano USB Adapter 2 D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Table of Contents Product Overview .............................................................. 3 Package Contents ......................................................................... 3 System Requirements ................................................................. 3Introduction ................................................................................... 4 Features ............................................................................................ 5 Hardware Overview ..................................................................... 6 Installation ......................................................................... 7 Getting Started .............................................................................. 7 Remove Existing Installations .......................................... 7 Disable Other Wireless Adapters ..................................... 8 Wireless Installation Considerations ....................................10Adapter Installation ...................................................................11 Wireless Connection Wizard ...........................................14 Push Button Configuration (PBC) ..................................16 Configuration ................................................................... 18 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager .................................18 Wireless Networks ..............................................................19Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ..........................................20 Push Button ....................................................................21Personal Identification Number (PIN) ....................22 My Wireless Networks .......................................................24 Add Profile .......................................................................25Modify Profile .................................................................26 Support ..................................................................................27About ......................................................................................28 Connect to a Wireless Network ....................................... 29 Using Windows ® 7 .......................................................................29 Connect to a Wireless Network ....................................... 30 Using Windows Vista ® ................................................................30 Using Windows ® XP ....................................................................31 Wireless Security ............................................................. 32 What is WPA? ................................................................................32 Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase ........................................33 Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager .....33Using Windows ® 7 ...............................................................35 Using Windows ® Vista ........................................................38 Using the Windows ® XP Utility ........................................40 Configure WPA/WPA2-Enterprise .........................................42Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager.............42 Troubleshooting .............................................................. 43Wireless Basics ................................................................. 47 Wireless Modes ............................................................................51 Networking Basics ........................................................... 52 Check your IP address ...............................................................52 Windows ® XP Users .............................................................52 Windows ® 7/Windows Vista ® Users ................................52 Statically Assign an IP address ...............................................53 Windows ® XP Users .............................................................53 Windows ® 7/Windows Vista ® Users ................................54 Technical Specifications .................................................. 55Contacting Technical Support ........................................ 56Warranty ........................................................................... 57Registration ..................................................................... 63 Table of Contents 3 D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview • D-Link DWA-131 Wireless N Nano USB 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 USB 2.0 port• Windows ® 7, Windows Vista ® , XP (Service Pack 3) • CD-ROM Drive• 300MHz processor and at least 64MB of RAM• A 802.11n or 802.11g access point or wireless router Product Overview Package Contents 4 D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction The DWA-131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for desktop or notebook PCs. Instead of stringing Ethernet cables to your PC or dismantling your desktop computer case, the DWA-131 can enable 802.11n wireless connectivity by simply utilizing your desktop or notebook PC’s USB port.Powered by Wireless N technology, the DWA-131 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception than 802.11g*. The DWA-131 is designed for use in bigger homes and for those that demand higher bandwidth networking. Maximize wireless performance by connecting this USB Adapter to a Wireless N router and stay connected from virtually anywhere in the home. This USB Adapter supports WPA and WPA2 encryption to prevent outside intrusion and protect your personal information from being exposed.D-Link’s Quick Setup Wizard guides you step-by-step through the installation process. You’ll be able to configure this USB Adapter without having to call the teenager from down the street…

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Operational Description

FCC ID: KA2WA131B1 Report No.: RF 120607C04 Operational Description This device is a Wireless N Nano USB adapter, which operates in both of 2.4GHz; the maximum data rate could be up to 270Mbps which OFDM technique. If the signal to noise radio is too poor which could not support 270Mbps, the 11Mbps data rate with DSSS technique will be applied. The transmitter of the EUT is powered by the 5Vdc from host equipment. The antenna is PIFA antenna with UFL antenna connector. For more detailed instruction, please take a look at the user’s manual.

Test Report

Report No.: RF110208C15B 1 of 48 Report Format Version 5.0.0 Reference No.: 120607C04 FCC TEST REPORT REPORT NO.: RF110208C15B MODEL NO.: DWA-131 FCC ID: KA2WA131B1 RECEIVED: May 22, 2012 TESTED: Jun. 14 ~ Jul. 11, 2012 ISSUED: Jul. 19, 2012 APPLICANT: D-Link Corporation ADDRESS: 17595 Mt. Hermann, Fountain Valley, CA 92708, U.S.A. ISSUED BY: Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services (H.K.) Ltd., Taoyuan Branch LAB ADDRESS: No. 47, 14th Ling, Chia Pau Vil., Lin Kou Dist., New Taipei City, Taiwan, R.O.C. TEST LOCATION: No. 19, Hwa Ya 2nd Rd, Wen Hwa Tsuen, Kwei Shan Hsiang, Taoyuan Hsien 333, Taiwan, R.O.C. This report is for your exclusive use. Any copying or replication of this report to or for any other person or entity, or use of our name or trademark, is permitted only with our prior written permission. This report sets forth our findings solely with respect to the test samples identified herein. The results set forth in this report are not indicative or representative of the quality or characteristics of the lot from which a test sample was taken or any similar or identical product unless specifically and expressly noted. Our report includes all of the tests requested by you and the results thereof based upon the information that you provided to us. You have 60 days from date of issuance of this report to notify us of any material error or omission caused by our negligence, provided, however, that such notice shall be in writing and shall specifically address the issue you wish to raise. A failure to raise such issue within the prescribed time shall constitute your unqualified acceptance of the completeness of this report, the tests conducted and the correctness of the report contents. Unless specific mention, the uncertainty of measurement has been explicitly taken into account to declare the compliance or non-com pliance to the specification. This report should not be used by the client to claim product certification, approval, or endorsement by TAF or any government agencies. Report No.: RF110208C15B 2 of 48 Report Format Version 5.0.0 Reference No.: 120607C04 TABLE OF CONTENTS RELEASE CONTROL RECORD ................................................................................................ 4 1. CERTIFICATION ............................................................................................................ 5 2. SUMMARY OF TEST RESULTS .................................................................................... 6 2.1 MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY .................................................................................. 6 3. GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................. 7 3.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF EUT ............................................................................... 7 3.2 DESCRIPTION OF TEST MODES ................................................................................. 8 3.2.1 TEST MODE APPLICABILITY AND TESTED CHANNEL DETAIL ................................. 9 3.3 DESCRIPTION OF SUPPORT UNITS .......................................................................... 11 3.3.1 CONFIGURATION OF SYSTEM UNDER TEST ........................................................... 11 3.4 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF APPLIED STANDARDS .............................................. 12 4. TEST TYPES AND RESULTS ...................................................................................... 13 4.1 RADIATED EMISSION AND BANDEDGE MEASUREMENT ....................................... 13 4.1.1 LIMITS OF RADIATED EMISSION AND BANDEDGE MEASUREMENT .................... 13 4.1.2 TEST INSTRUMENTS .................................................................................................. 14 4.1.3 TEST PROCEDURES .................................................................................................. 15 4.1.4 DEVIATION FROM TEST STANDARD ........................................................................ 15 4.1.5 TEST SETUP ................................................................................................................ 16 4.1.6 EUT OPERATING CONDITIONS ................................................................................. 16 4.1.7 TEST RESULTS ........................................................................................................... 17 4.2 CONDUCTED EMISSION MEASUREMENT ............................................................... 30 4.2.1 LIMITS OF CONDUCTED EMISSION MEASUREMENT ............................................. 30 4.2.2 TEST INSTRUMENTS .................................................................................................. 30 4.2.3 TEST PROCEDURES .................................................................................................. 31 4.2.4 DEVIATION FROM TEST STANDARD ........................................................................ 31 4.2.5 TEST SETUP ................................................................................................................ 31 4.2.6 EUT OPERATING CONDITIONS ................................................................................. 31 4.2.7 TEST RESULTS ........................................................................................................... 32 4.3 6dB BANDWIDTH MEASUREMENT ............................................................................ 34 4.3.1 LIMITS OF 6dB BANDWIDTH MEASUREMENT ......................................................... 34 4.3.2 TEST SETUP ................................................................................................................ 34 4.3.3 TEST INSTRUMENTS .................................................................................................. 34 4.3.4 TEST PROCEDURE ..................................................................................................... 34 4.3.5 DEVIATION FROM TEST STANDARD .......................................................…

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Test Setup Photos

1 PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE TEST CONFIGURATION CONDUCTED EMISSION TEST 2 3 RADIATED EMISSION TEST 4

Test Setup Photos

FCC SAR Test Report Report Format Version 5.0.0 Issued Date : Jul. 24, 2012 Report No. : SA110208C15B Reference No.: 120607C04 Revision : R01 Appendix D. Photographs of EUT and Setup FCC SAR Test Report Report Format Version 5.0.0 Report No. : SA110208C15B Reference No.: 120607C04 Revision : R01 <Photographs of EUT> FCC SAR Test Report Report Format Version 5.0.0 Report No. : SA110208C15B Reference No.: 120607C04 Revision : R01 <Photographs of SAR Setup> Horizontal Up with 0.5 cm Gap Horizontal Down with 0.5 cm Gap Vertical Front with 0.5 cm Gap Vertical Back with 0.5 cm Gap Tip Mode with 0.5 cm Gap

Contact Information

Applicant

Brett Adair(General Counsel)
[email protected]714-885-6000Fax: 866-743-4589

Technical Contact

Bureau Veritas CPS (H.K.) Ltd. Taoyuan BranchGary Chang
[email protected]886-3-3183232

No. 19, Hwa Ya 2nd Rd., Kwei Shan Hsiang · Taoyuan Hsien · Taiwan

Non-Technical Contact

Bureau Veritas CPS (H.K.) Ltd. Taoyuan BranchCeline Chou
[email protected]886-3-3183232

Test Firm

Bureau Veritas CPS (H.K.) Ltd. Taoyuan BranchRichard Chen
[email protected]886-3-3183232Fax: 886-3-2115834

Technical Specifications

#Rule PartsFrequency RangePower Output
115C2.41 GHz - 2.46 GHz714.00 mW
Confidentiality
Long Term
Grant Notes
Power listed is the maximum combined conducted output power. SAR compliance has been established in the laptop computer(s) configurations with USB slot(s) configurations as tested in this filing, and can be used in laptop computers with substantially similar physical dimensions, construction, and electrical and RF characteristics. Compliance of this device in all final host configurations is the responsibility of the Grantee. End-users and responsible parties must be provided with operating and installation instructions to ensure RF exposure compliance. This device has a 20 MHz and 40 MHz bandwidth mode. The highest reported SAR value for body-worn use condition is 1.1 W/kg.

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