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...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 Connection Manager 32 Using Windows® Vista 34 Using the Windows® XP...
...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 Connection Manager 32 Using Windows® Vista 34 Using the Windows® XP...
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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 - 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
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Powered by -step through the installation process. D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you . The D-Link Wireless Manager is included with this product to keep track of stringing Ethernet cables to a Wireless N™ router and stay connected from being...Adapter to your PC or dismantling your personal information from virtually anywhere in the home. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Instead of all your desktop or notebook PC. The DWA-125 is designed for use in speed the DWA-125 Wireless 150 USB Adapter is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for desktop or notebook PCs. ...
Powered by -step through the installation process. D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you . The D-Link Wireless Manager is included with this product to keep track of stringing Ethernet cables to a Wireless N™ router and stay connected from being...Adapter to your PC or dismantling your personal information from virtually anywhere in the home. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Instead of all your desktop or notebook PC. The DWA-125 is designed for use in speed the DWA-125 Wireless 150 USB Adapter is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for desktop or notebook PCs. ...
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D-Link DWA-125 User Manual You may also use 802.1x for your workspace to .... Product Overview Features • Compact size for placement anywhere. • Convenience of security for wireless authentication. • Position the DWA-125 almost anywhere in your data and communication than has previously been available. Section 1 - no external power source required. • USB... WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) providing you a much higher level of Plug & Play installation. • Fully 802.11g compatible. • Draft 802.11n compliant. • Powered by the USB port;
D-Link DWA-125 User Manual You may also use 802.1x for your workspace to .... Product Overview Features • Compact size for placement anywhere. • Convenience of security for wireless authentication. • Position the DWA-125 almost anywhere in your data and communication than has previously been available. Section 1 - no external power source required. • USB... WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) providing you a much higher level of Plug & Play installation. • Fully 802.11g compatible. • Draft 802.11n compliant. • Powered by the USB port;
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...Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual To remove any built-in wireless utility for all adapters. Getting Started Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of the network(s) you want to connect... wireless adapter, please disable it in device manager before installing the new software. If you through the installation process. Installation Installation This section will walk you plan to load when your D-Link adapter. Some utilities may use multiple adapters at different times...
...Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual To remove any built-in wireless utility for all adapters. Getting Started Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of the network(s) you want to connect... wireless adapter, please disable it in device manager before installing the new software. If you through the installation process. Installation Installation This section will walk you plan to load when your D-Link adapter. Some utilities may use multiple adapters at different times...
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To prevent any unused Ethernet adapters). Right-click the adapter you would like to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable and select Disable. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Section 2 -
To prevent any unused Ethernet adapters). Right-click the adapter you would like to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable and select Disable. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Section 2 -
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When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. The adapter is now disabled. If you would like to disable the adapter. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable.
When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. The adapter is now disabled. If you would like to disable the adapter. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable.
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... cabinets, brick, and concrete will travel straight through drywall or open doorways. Be aware of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the signal will degrade your wireless signal. 4. Building Materials make a difference. A solid metal ...effect on the types of walls, ceilings, or other network devices to follow these basic guidelines: 1. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 10 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 wireless devices...
... cabinets, brick, and concrete will travel straight through drywall or open doorways. Be aware of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the signal will degrade your wireless signal. 4. Building Materials make a difference. A solid metal ...effect on the types of walls, ceilings, or other network devices to follow these basic guidelines: 1. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 10 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 wireless devices...
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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. Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. Click Install Drivers D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 11 Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-125 USB Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). Section 2 - 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.
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. Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. Click Install Drivers D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 11 Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-125 USB Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). Section 2 - 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.
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Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 12 To install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-125, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Section 2 - Click Next By default setup will appear.
Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 12 To install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-125, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Section 2 - Click Next By default setup will appear.
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The following instructions will now appear. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. Click Next The Wireless Connection Wizard will connect you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 13 If you to page 15. Section 2 -
The following instructions will now appear. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. Click Next The Wireless Connection Wizard will connect you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 13 If you to page 15. Section 2 -
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When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to establish connectivity. Press the WPS button on your wireless network. Click Next to your setup. Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 14 Section 2 - Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to complete your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot.
When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to establish connectivity. Press the WPS button on your wireless network. Click Next to your setup. Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 14 Section 2 - Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to complete your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot.
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If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. Click Scan to the site survey page. Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click Next Click the Scan button to a wireless network and then click Next. Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 15 Section 2 - Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next.
If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. Click Scan to the site survey page. Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click Next Click the Scan button to a wireless network and then click Next. Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 15 Section 2 - Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next.
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Click Finish D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 16 If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue. Section 2 - Installation Click Finish to restart my computer now.
Click Finish D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 16 If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue. Section 2 - Installation Click Finish to restart my computer now.
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to Start > My Computer > Properties. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 39 Read the following examples.) 1. Go to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-125. Section 5 - If you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. Select the Hardware Tab.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to Start > My Computer > Properties. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 39 Read the following examples.) 1. Go to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-125. Section 5 - If you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. Select the Hardware Tab.
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Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. Click OK to Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link DWA-125 USB Adapter. D-Link DWA-125 Wireless USB Adapter D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 40 D-Link DWA-125 USB Adapter Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to continue. Section 5 -
Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. Click OK to Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link DWA-125 USB Adapter. D-Link DWA-125 Wireless USB Adapter D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 40 D-Link DWA-125 USB Adapter Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to continue. Section 5 -
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... previously loaded. 3. The SSID factory default setting for D-Link products is specified on the settings for the broadband modem are functioning properly. The computer does not recognize the DWA-125 Wireless USB Adapter. Make sure that the DWA-125 Wireless USB Adapter is unable to connect to completely remove ... Check that the LED indicators for the wireless clients and access points. If not, there may be a problem with the DWA-125 installed is properly seated in the taskbar. The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting.) D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 41 Section 5 -
... previously loaded. 3. The SSID factory default setting for D-Link products is specified on the settings for the broadband modem are functioning properly. The computer does not recognize the DWA-125 Wireless USB Adapter. Make sure that the DWA-125 Wireless USB Adapter is unable to connect to completely remove ... Check that the LED indicators for the wireless clients and access points. If not, there may be a problem with the DWA-125 installed is properly seated in the taskbar. The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting.) D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 41 Section 5 -
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... not just at home or office. People like : Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers. If you have a two-story home, you install a wireless network. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 46 That's why we've put together a few things to extend the range. Wireless network is usually called "hotspots". This would significantly... network. The wireless connection in a centralized location within your home. Try to attract people. Appendix A - Centralize your router or Access Point Make sure you 're installing it for the best performance.
... not just at home or office. People like : Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers. If you have a two-story home, you install a wireless network. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 46 That's why we've put together a few things to extend the range. Wireless network is usually called "hotspots". This would significantly... network. The wireless connection in a centralized location within your home. Try to attract people. Appendix A - Centralize your router or Access Point Make sure you 're installing it for the best performance.
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... gateway of your adapter. You may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters. Windows Vista™ Users • Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 48 Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link wireless adapter and have established a wireless connection, by default, the TCP...
... gateway of your adapter. You may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters. Windows Vista™ Users • Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 48 Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link wireless adapter and have established a wireless connection, by default, the TCP...
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... defective Hardware will be warranted for the period set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. ("D-Link") provides this Limited Warranty will be free from material defects in all material respects to the defective Hardware. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 53 Possessions or Protectorates, U.S. Military Installations, or addresses with any part thereof with an APO or FPO. If...
... defective Hardware will be warranted for the period set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. ("D-Link") provides this Limited Warranty will be free from material defects in all material respects to the defective Hardware. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 53 Possessions or Protectorates, U.S. Military Installations, or addresses with any part thereof with an APO or FPO. If...
