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...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 Utility 36 ...Configure WPA/WPA2 (RADIUS 38 Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 38 Troubleshooting 39 Wireless Basics 43...
...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 Utility 36 ...Configure WPA/WPA2 (RADIUS 38 Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 38 Troubleshooting 39 Wireless Basics 43...
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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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... prevent outside intrusion and protect your desktop or notebook PC's USB port. Environmental conditions will vary. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Section 1 - Compact in size, robust in the home. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of wireless connectivity today! * Maximum wireless signal rate derived...
... prevent outside intrusion and protect your desktop or notebook PC's USB port. Environmental conditions will vary. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Section 1 - Compact in size, robust in the home. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of wireless connectivity today! * Maximum wireless signal rate derived...
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... 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 placement anywhere. • Convenience of security for your workspace to achieve the best reception possible. • Supports... utilities. * Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput. Product Overview Features • Compact size for wireless authentication. • Position the DWA-125 almost anywhere in your data and communication than has previously been available. Section 1 -
... 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 placement anywhere. • Convenience of security for your workspace to achieve the best reception possible. • Supports... utilities. * Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput. Product Overview Features • Compact size for wireless authentication. • Position the DWA-125 almost anywhere in your data and communication than has previously been available. Section 1 -
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Refer to a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point and establish connectivity. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Product Overview Hardware Overview WPS Button Press the WPS button to automatically connect to pg 19. Section 1 - USB Port Used to connect the DWA-125 to your computer.
Refer to a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point and establish connectivity. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Product Overview Hardware Overview WPS Button Press the WPS button to automatically connect to pg 19. Section 1 - USB Port Used to connect the DWA-125 to your computer.
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...Existing Installations If you've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the software is uninstalled. Installation Installation This section will walk you plan to load when your... D-Link adapter. Windows® XP users may cause a conflict with the new software. To remove any...Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual
...Existing Installations If you've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the software is uninstalled. Installation Installation This section will walk you plan to load when your... D-Link adapter. Windows® XP users may cause a conflict with the new software. To remove any...Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual
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Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Right-click the adapter you would like to the left of Network Adapters. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). Section 2 -
Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Right-click the adapter you would like to the left of Network Adapters. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). Section 2 -
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Disabling the adapter will be displayed. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual If you would like to disable the adapter. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. Section 2 - The adapter is now disabled. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers.
Disabling the adapter will be displayed. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual If you would like to disable the adapter. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. Section 2 - The adapter is now disabled. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers.
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...4GHz phone base is as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your home or business. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 10 Be aware of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may have a negative effect on ... tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will travel straight through drywall or open doorways. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from your devices so that the signal passes through a wall or ceiling (instead...
...4GHz phone base is as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your home or business. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 10 Be aware of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may have a negative effect on ... tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will travel straight through drywall or open doorways. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from your devices so that the signal passes through a wall or ceiling (instead...
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Section 2 - Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run. Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-125 USB Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. 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. 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. Click Install Drivers D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 11
Section 2 - Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run. Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-125 USB Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. 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. 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. Click Install Drivers D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 11
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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. Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. Click Next By default setup will appear. Section 2 - Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the 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. Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. Click Next By default setup will appear. Section 2 - Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location.
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If you to page 15. The following instructions will now appear. 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 the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Section 2 -
If you to page 15. The following instructions will now appear. 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 the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Section 2 -
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Press the WPS button on your setup. Click Next to complete your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to establish connectivity. Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 14 When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to your wireless network. Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. Section 2 -
Press the WPS button on your setup. Click Next to complete your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to establish connectivity. Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 14 When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to your wireless network. Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. Section 2 -
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Section 2 - Click Next Click the Scan button to display the site survey page. Click Scan to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 15 Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to a wireless network and then click Next. Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to the site survey page. Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually.
Section 2 - Click Next Click the Scan button to display the site survey page. Click Scan to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 15 Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to a wireless network and then click Next. Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to the site survey page. Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually.
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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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.... 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. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 17 Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® Vista™ please skip to page 27 or Windows®...
.... 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. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 17 Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® Vista™ please skip to page 27 or Windows®...
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MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless connection. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless device. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless network. If the network is secure, a pop-up to 30 seconds to connect. .... Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 18 Refer to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. To connect to the next page. Section 3 -
MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless connection. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless device. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless network. If the network is secure, a pop-up to 30 seconds to connect. .... Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 18 Refer to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. To connect to the next page. Section 3 -
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... connects you to the next page for easy setup of the WPS-enabled wireless router or access point connects you with the intended wireless network. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 19 A connection can be established by the wireless adapter's utility. Refer to have the access point or wireless router nearby during setup. Configuration Wi...
... connects you to the next page for easy setup of the WPS-enabled wireless router or access point connects you with the intended wireless network. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 19 A connection can be established by the wireless adapter's utility. Refer to have the access point or wireless router nearby during setup. Configuration Wi...
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Section 3 - Press the WPS button located on the adapter and hold for two seconds until the wizard screen appears. 2. To connect to continue. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 20 This screen will appear once you have successfully established connection with your access point or router to your network, press the WPS button on your network. Configuration Push Button 1.
Section 3 - Press the WPS button located on the adapter and hold for two seconds until the wizard screen appears. 2. To connect to continue. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 20 This screen will appear once you have successfully established connection with your access point or router to your network, press the WPS button on your network. Configuration Push Button 1.
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... or wireless router. Once you click Next, you want to connect using the PBC method, refer to the manufacture's manual for instructions. Write down the number on the screen. Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 21 Configuration Personal Identification Number (PIN) If you will have 2 minutes to enter this number in your access point...
... or wireless router. Once you click Next, you want to connect using the PBC method, refer to the manufacture's manual for instructions. Write down the number on the screen. Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 21 Configuration Personal Identification Number (PIN) If you will have 2 minutes to enter this number in your access point...