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Troubleshooting

Problem: I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access

(WPA) security on a Dynex client card (Wireless Network Card or

Adapter) for a business.

Solution:

1. Double-click the

Signal Indicator

icon. The

Wireless Network Utility

screen opens.

2. Click the

Advanced

button is clicked, the Dynex Wireless LAN Utility opens. This Utility lets

you manage all the advanced features of the Dynex client card.

3. Click the

Wireless Network Properties

tab, then select a network name from the

Available Networks

list, then click the

Properties

button. The

Properties

page opens.

4. Select

WPA

from the

Network Authentication

list.

5. Click the

Authentication

tab, then select the settings that are indicated by your network

administrator.

6. Click

OK

, then

Apply

to save the settings.

Problem: I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access

(WPA) security and I am NOT using a Dynex client card for a home

network.

Solution:

If you are NOT using a Dynex WPA wireless desktop or wireless notebook network

card and it is not equipped with WPA-enabled software, a file from Microsoft called

“Windows XP Support Patch for Wireless Protected Access” is available for free download:

Note

: The file that Microsoft has made available works only with Windows XP. Other

operating systems are not supported at this time. You also need to ensure that the

wireless card manufacturer supports WPA and that you have downloaded and installed

the latest driver from their support site.

Supported Operating Systems:

•

Windows XP Professional

•

Windows XP Home Edition

To enable WPA-PSK (no server):

1. In systems running Windows XP, click

Start

,

Control Panel

,

Network Connections

.

2. Right-click the

Wireless Networks

tab. The

Wireless Network Connection Properties

screen

opens. Make sure that the

Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings

box is checked.

3. Back on the

Wireless Networks

tab, click the

Configure

button. The

Client Card

Properties

screen opens.

4. For a home or small business user, select

WPA-PSK

under

Network Administration

.

5. Select

TKIP

or

AES

on the

Date Encryption

list. This setting will have to be identical to

the wireless G router or access point that you set up.

6. Type in your encryption key in the

Network key

box.

Important:

Enter your pre-shared key. This can be from eight to 63 characters (letters,

numbers, or symbols). The same key must be used on all of the clients that you set up.

7. Click

OK

to apply settings.

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What's the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11a, and

802.11n?

Currently there are four levels of wireless networking standards, which transmit data at very

different maximum speeds. Each is based on the designation for certifying network

standards. The most common wireless networking standard, 802.11b, transmits information

at 11 Mbps; 802.11a and 802.11g work at 54 Mbps; and 802.11n works at 108 Mbps. The

802.11n release, has speeds that exceed 802.11g, and up to twice the wireless coverage area.

See the following chart for more detailed information.

*Distance and connection speeds will vary depending on your networking environment.

Legal notices

FCC Statement

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY

We, the Dynex Corporation, of 7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, Minnesota, U.S.A., declare

under our sole responsibility that the product, DX-WGRTR, to which this declaration relates,

complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any

interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Wireless

Technology

802.11b

802.11g

802.11a

802.11n

Speed

11Mbps

54Mbps

54Mbps

600% faster than

standard 802.11g*

Frequency

Common household

devices such as

cordless phones and

microwave ovens may

interfere with the

unlicensed band

2.4GHz

Common household

devices such as

cordless phones and

microwave ovens

may interfere with

the unlicensed band

2.4GHz

5GHz- uncrowded

band

Common household

devices such as

cordless phones and

microwave ovens

may interfere with

the unlicensed band

2.4GHz

Compatibility

Compatible with

802.11g

Compatible with

802.11b

Incompatible with

802.11b or 802.11g

Compatible with

802.11g or 802.11b

Coverage*

Depends on

interference-typically

100-200 ft. indoors

Depends on

interference-typicall

y 100-200 ft. indoors

Interference range is

typically 50-100 ft.

Up to 800% wider

coverage than

standard 802.11g*

Advantage

Mature-legacy

technology

Common-widesprea

d use for Internet

sharing

Less interference-

great for multimedia

application

Leading edge- best

coverage and

throughput

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Legal notices

Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.

The radiated output power of this device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits.

Nevertheless, the device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact

during normal operation is minimized. When connecting an external antenna to the device,

the antenna shall be placed in such a manner to minimize the potential for human contact

during normal operation. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio

frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm (8

inches) during normal operation.

FCC warning

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance

with the FCC Rules could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

DHHS and FDA safety certification

This product is made and tested to meet safety standards of the FCC, requirements and

compliance with safety performance of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,

and also with FDA Radiation Performance Standards 21 CFR Subchapter J.

Canada ICES-003 statement

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

FCC Part 15

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this product is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this

device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply within the limits for a class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment

generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If

this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can

be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct

the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

•

Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.

RSS 310 statement

To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be

so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that

permitted for successful communication.

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One year limited warranty

Dynex Products (“Dynex”) warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new

DX-WGRTR

(“Product”), that the

Product shall be free of defects in the original manufacture of the material or workmanship for a period of one (1)

year from the date of your purchase of the Product (“Warranty Period”). This Product must be purchased from an

authorized dealer of Dynex brand products and packaged with this warranty statement. This warranty does not

cover refurbished Product. If you notify Dynex during the Warranty Period of a defect covered by this warranty

that requires service, terms of this warranty apply.

How long does the coverage last?

The Warranty Period lasts for one year (365 days) from the date you purchased the Product. The purchase date is

printed on the receipt you received with the product.

What does this warranty cover?

During the Warranty Period, if the original manufacture of the material or workmanship of the Product is

determined to be defective by an authorized Dynex repair center or store personnel, Dynex will (at its sole option):

(1) repair the Product with new or rebuilt parts; or (2) replace the Product at no charge with new or rebuilt

comparable products or parts. Products and parts replaced under this warranty become the property of Dynex

and are not returned to you. If service of Products and parts are required after the Warranty Period expires, you

must pay all labor and parts charges. This warranty lasts as long as you own your Dynex Product during the

Warranty Period. Warranty coverage terminates if you sell or otherwise transfer the Product.

How to obtain warranty service?

If you purchased the Product at a retail store location, take your original receipt and the Product to the store you

purchased it from. Make sure that you place the Product in its original packaging or packaging that provides the

same amount of protection as the original packaging. If you purchased the Product from an online web site, mail

your original receipt and the Product to the address listed on the web site. Make sure that you put the Product in

its original packaging or packaging that provides the same amount of protection as the original packaging.

To obtain in-home warranty service for a television with a screen 25 inches or larger, call 1-888-BESTBUY. Call

agents will diagnose and correct the issue over the phone or will have a Dynex-approved repair person dispatched

to your home.

Where is the warranty valid?

This warranty is valid only to the original purchaser of the Product in the United States and Canada.

What does the warranty not cover?

This warranty does not cover:

•

Customer instruction

•

Installation

•

Set up adjustments

•

Cosmetic damage

•

Damage due to acts of God, such as lightning strikes

•

Accident

•

Misuse

•

Abuse

•

Negligence

•

Commercial use

•

Modification of any part of the Product

•

Plasma display panel damaged by static (non-moving) images applied for lengthy periods (burn-in).

This warranty also does not cover:

•

Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance

•

Connection to an incorrect voltage supply

•

Attempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized by Dynex to service the Product

•

Products sold as is or with all faults

•

Consumables, such as fuses or batteries

•

Products where the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed

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Legal notices

REPAIR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. DYNEX SHALL NOT BE

LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR THE BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED

WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST DATA, LOSS OF USE OF YOUR PRODUCT, LOST

BUSINESS OR LOST PROFITS. DYNEX PRODUCTS MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE

PRODUCT, ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY

IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE

LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR

IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD. SOME STATES, PROVINCES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT

ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO

YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY

FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.

Contact Dynex:

For customer service please call 1-800-305-2204

www.dynexproducts.com

DYNEX

®

is a registered trademark of Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc.

Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC.

Dynex, 7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, Minnesota, U.S.A.