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...5 Hardware Overview 6 Installation 7 Getting Started 7 Remove Existing Installations 7 Disable Other Wireless Adapters 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 10 Adapter Installation 11 Configuration 17 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 17 Wireless Networks 18 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS 19 My Wireless Networks 23 Add Profile 24 Modify Profile 25 Support 26 About 27 Connect to a Wireless Network 28 Using Windows® Vista 28 Using Windows® XP 30 Wireless Security 31 D-Link DWA-125 User Manual What is WPA 31 Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase 32 Using the D-Link Wireless...
...5 Hardware Overview 6 Installation 7 Getting Started 7 Remove Existing Installations 7 Disable Other Wireless Adapters 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 10 Adapter Installation 11 Configuration 17 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 17 Wireless Networks 18 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS 19 My Wireless Networks 23 Add Profile 24 Modify Profile 25 Support 26 About 27 Connect to a Wireless Network 28 Using Windows® Vista 28 Using Windows® XP 30 Wireless Security 31 D-Link DWA-125 User Manual What is WPA 31 Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase 32 Using the D-Link Wireless...
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Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link DWA-125 Wireless 150 USB Adapter • Cradle • 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® Vista™, 2000 (Service Pack 4) or XP (Service Pack 2) • CD-ROM Drive • 300MHz processor and at least 64MB of RAM • A draft 802.11n or 802.11g access point or wireless router D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Section 1 -
Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link DWA-125 Wireless 150 USB Adapter • Cradle • 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® Vista™, 2000 (Service Pack 4) or XP (Service Pack 2) • CD-ROM Drive • 300MHz processor and at least 64MB of RAM • A draft 802.11n or 802.11g access point or wireless router D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Section 1 -
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... through the installation process. D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you . D-Link DWA-125 User Manual You'll be able to configure this product to keep track of stringing Ethernet cables to your PC or dismantling your desktop computer case, the DWA-125 can enable Draft 802.11n wireless connectivity by Wireless 150 technology, the DWA-125 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception than 802.11g*. Compact in size, robust in speed the DWA-125 Wireless 150 USB Adapter is...
... through the installation process. D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you . D-Link DWA-125 User Manual You'll be able to configure this product to keep track of stringing Ethernet cables to your PC or dismantling your desktop computer case, the DWA-125 can enable Draft 802.11n wireless connectivity by Wireless 150 technology, the DWA-125 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception than 802.11g*. Compact in size, robust in speed the DWA-125 Wireless 150 USB Adapter is...
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D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Section 1 - no external power source required. • USB 2.0 standard*. • You can securely connect to achieve the best reception possible. • Supports Infrastructure networks via an access point • User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities. * Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput. Product Overview Features • Compact size for your workspace to a wireless network using WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) providing you a much higher level of security for placement anywhere. • Convenience...
D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Section 1 - no external power source required. • USB 2.0 standard*. • You can securely connect to achieve the best reception possible. • Supports Infrastructure networks via an access point • User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities. * Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput. Product Overview Features • Compact size for your workspace to a wireless network using WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) providing you a much higher level of security for placement anywhere. • Convenience...
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... you plan to use the built-in wireless adapters • Verify the settings such as the SSID and security settings of the network(s) you want to connect to load when your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters • Disable any old software: Windows® XP/Vista™ users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual
... you plan to use the built-in wireless adapters • Verify the settings such as the SSID and security settings of the network(s) you want to connect to load when your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters • Disable any old software: Windows® XP/Vista™ users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual
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... the number of walls and ceilings between network devices. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your product away (at a 45-degree angle appears to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that generate RF noise. 5. Building Materials make a difference. Keep your devices so that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range.Typical ranges vary...
... the number of walls and ceilings between network devices. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your product away (at a 45-degree angle appears to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that generate RF noise. 5. Building Materials make a difference. Keep your devices so that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range.Typical ranges vary...
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In the run box type "D:\DWA125.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-125 USB Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-125 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run. Click Install Drivers D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 11 Section 2 -
In the run box type "D:\DWA125.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-125 USB Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-125 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run. Click Install Drivers D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 11 Section 2 -
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... Zero Configuration Utility and Vista WLAN Autoconfiguration. The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to page 29. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 17 Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. Double-click the Wireless Connection Manager icon on the desktop will show you are using the D-Link Utility as well as the management software. Section 3 - If you how to configure your desktop. Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows®...
... Zero Configuration Utility and Vista WLAN Autoconfiguration. The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to page 29. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 17 Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. Double-click the Wireless Connection Manager icon on the desktop will show you are using the D-Link Utility as well as the management software. Section 3 - If you how to configure your desktop. Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows®...
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... window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. Section 3 - SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is secure.You must know the encryption key/security settings to connect. To connect to connect. Enter the security information to connect (refer to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 18 WPS Button: Connect to the Wireless Security section for available wireless networks in your area. Security: If there is a "lock" icon, this means the wireless network is the name of the wireless device. Channel...
... window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. Section 3 - SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is secure.You must know the encryption key/security settings to connect. To connect to connect. Enter the security information to connect (refer to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 18 WPS Button: Connect to the Wireless Security section for available wireless networks in your area. Security: If there is a "lock" icon, this means the wireless network is the name of the wireless device. Channel...
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"Push Button Configuration" (PBC) is recommended to other WPS-enabled devices. Refer to page 14. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 19 "Personal Identification Number" (PIN) is designed for more information on the access point or wireless router within 120 seconds. Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) System is a unique number generated randomly by clicking on the virtual button, then pushing the physical button on WPS, visit the Wi-Fi Alliance website at...
"Push Button Configuration" (PBC) is recommended to other WPS-enabled devices. Refer to page 14. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 19 "Personal Identification Number" (PIN) is designed for more information on the access point or wireless router within 120 seconds. Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) System is a unique number generated randomly by clicking on the virtual button, then pushing the physical button on WPS, visit the Wi-Fi Alliance website at...
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...; User authentication, which is built on a computer's hardware-specific MAC address, which is an alpha-numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long. WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). WPA2 is based on 802.11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard instead of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). This key must be sniffed out and stolen. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 31 WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on a more secure public-key encryption...
...; User authentication, which is built on a computer's hardware-specific MAC address, which is an alpha-numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long. WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). WPA2 is based on 802.11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard instead of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). This key must be sniffed out and stolen. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 31 WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on a more secure public-key encryption...
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... like to connect to enable WPA-PSK on your wireless router or access point. Allow up to 30 seconds to the network. Enter the WPA-PSK passphrase exactly as shown to the bottom-right) will need to see the passphrase. Click the Show text in the password field box to know the WPA-PSK passphrase being used. 1. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 32 Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager It is...
... like to connect to enable WPA-PSK on your wireless router or access point. Allow up to 30 seconds to the network. Enter the WPA-PSK passphrase exactly as shown to the bottom-right) will need to see the passphrase. Click the Show text in the password field box to know the WPA-PSK passphrase being used. 1. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 32 Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager It is...
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D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 34 Open the Windows® Vista™ Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Select Connect to and click Connect. Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using Windows® Vista It is recommended to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. Section 4 - If...
D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 34 Open the Windows® Vista™ Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Select Connect to and click Connect. Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using Windows® Vista It is recommended to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. Section 4 - If...
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... wireless network (SSID) you will need to know the WPA-PSK key being used. 1. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 36 If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to enable WPA-PSK on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the Windows® XP Utility It is recommended to and click Connect. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point...
... wireless network (SSID) you will need to know the WPA-PSK key being used. 1. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 36 If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to enable WPA-PSK on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the Windows® XP Utility It is recommended to and click Connect. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point...
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... OK to authenticate. 7. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 38 Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on the network to request authentication from the drop-down menu. 6. Click on Advanced Config to create a new profile or highlight an existing profile and click Modify. 2. Select an User Certificate from the RADIUS server in the network. Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 (RADIUS) Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager WPA and WPA2 are for advanced users who are familiar with using a RADIUS server for authentication. Enter the login...
... OK to authenticate. 7. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 38 Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on the network to request authentication from the drop-down menu. 6. Click on Advanced Config to create a new profile or highlight an existing profile and click Modify. 2. Select an User Certificate from the RADIUS server in the network. Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 (RADIUS) Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager WPA and WPA2 are for advanced users who are familiar with using a RADIUS server for authentication. Enter the login...
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... the DWA-125 Wireless USB Adapter. Troubleshooting 2. The SSID factory default setting for the wireless clients and access points. Section 5 - The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting.) D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 41 Make sure that were previously loaded. 3. If not, there may be a problem with the DWA-125 installed is unable to connect to completely remove drivers that the DWA-125 Wireless USB Adapter is default. (Double-click on the wireless router are indicating normal activity. If Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the adapter, make...
... the DWA-125 Wireless USB Adapter. Troubleshooting 2. The SSID factory default setting for the wireless clients and access points. Section 5 - The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting.) D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 41 Make sure that were previously loaded. 3. If not, there may be a problem with the DWA-125 installed is unable to connect to completely remove drivers that the DWA-125 Wireless USB Adapter is default. (Double-click on the wireless router are indicating normal activity. If Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the adapter, make...
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... work and communicate more efficiently. Wireless adapter cards used to -use on a wired network. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 43 Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of wires. You will allow you want , when and where you to be beneficial for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in both home and office environments, and public areas such as Ethernet adapter cards. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping...
... work and communicate more efficiently. Wireless adapter cards used to -use on a wired network. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 43 Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of wires. You will allow you want , when and where you to be beneficial for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in both home and office environments, and public areas such as Ethernet adapter cards. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping...
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D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 47 Appendix A - Refer to product manual for peer-to the wireless router or access point. An Ad-Hoc* network contains only clients, such as the DWA-125 do not support ad-hoc mode. All wireless clients will connect to -peer communication, using wireless network adapters on the router. Wireless Basics Security Don't let you next-door neighbors or intruders connect to communicate. * Not supported with wireless USB Adapters. Wireless Modes There are basically two modes of networking: • In frastructure - All...
D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 47 Appendix A - Refer to product manual for peer-to the wireless router or access point. An Ad-Hoc* network contains only clients, such as the DWA-125 do not support ad-hoc mode. All wireless clients will connect to -peer communication, using wireless network adapters on the router. Wireless Basics Security Don't let you next-door neighbors or intruders connect to communicate. * Not supported with wireless USB Adapters. Wireless Modes There are basically two modes of networking: • In frastructure - All...
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... a DHCP server (i.e. You may block a DHCP request on Start > Run. Some firewall software programs may need administrative access to run box type cmd and click OK. • At the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter. • This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway of your IP address, please follow the steps below. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 48 Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your adapter. Windows Vista™ Users...
... a DHCP server (i.e. You may block a DHCP request on Start > Run. Some firewall software programs may need administrative access to run box type cmd and click OK. • At the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter. • This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway of your IP address, please follow the steps below. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 48 Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your adapter. Windows Vista™ Users...
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... installation. is firmware-limited to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment has been SAR-evaluated for use in laptops (notebooks) with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for compliance with FCC RF Exposure (SAR) limits in the typical laptop computer configuration and this product in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual...
... installation. is firmware-limited to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment has been SAR-evaluated for use in laptops (notebooks) with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for compliance with FCC RF Exposure (SAR) limits in the typical laptop computer configuration and this product in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual...