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... 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 Utility 36 Configure WPA.../WPA2 (RADIUS 38 Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 38 Troubleshooting 39 Wireless Basics 43 Wireless Modes 47 Networking Basics 48 Check your IP address 48 Windows® XP...
... 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 Utility 36 Configure WPA.../WPA2 (RADIUS 38 Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 38 Troubleshooting 39 Wireless Basics 43 Wireless Modes 47 Networking Basics 48 Check your IP address 48 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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... is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for those that demand higher bandwidth networking. Environmental conditions will vary. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Maximize wireless performance by simply utilizing your desktop or notebook PC. Product Overview Introduction The DWA-125 Wireless 150 USB Adapter is great for travel and a convenient solution for providing high performance wireless connectivity...
... is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for those that demand higher bandwidth networking. Environmental conditions will vary. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Maximize wireless performance by simply utilizing your desktop or notebook PC. Product Overview Introduction The DWA-125 Wireless 150 USB Adapter is great for travel and a convenient solution for providing high performance wireless connectivity...
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D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 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. no external power source required. • USB 2.0 standard*. • You can securely connect ...
D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 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. no external power source required. • USB 2.0 standard*. • You can securely connect ...
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Product Overview Hardware Overview WPS Button Press the WPS button to automatically connect to your computer. USB Port Used to connect the DWA-125 to a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point and establish connectivity. Refer to pg 19. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Section 1 -
Product Overview Hardware Overview WPS Button Press the WPS button to automatically connect to your computer. USB Port Used to connect the DWA-125 to a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point and establish connectivity. Refer to pg 19. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Section 1 -
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... with the new software. If you 've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the software is uninstalled. To remove any built-in device manager before installing the ... sure any software is uninstalled before installing your computer boots up. Getting Started Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of the network(s) you want...174; 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Section 2 -
... with the new software. If you 've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the software is uninstalled. To remove any built-in device manager before installing the ... sure any software is uninstalled before installing your computer boots up. Getting Started Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of the network(s) you want...174; 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Section 2 -
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Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. 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 the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). D-Link DWA-125 User Manual From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Section 2 - To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to the left of Network Adapters. Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable.
Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. 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 the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). D-Link DWA-125 User Manual From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Section 2 - To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to the left of Network Adapters. Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable.
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When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. If you would like to disable the adapter. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. Section 2 - The adapter is now disabled.
When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. If you would like to disable the adapter. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. Section 2 - The adapter is now disabled.
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... is as far away from your 2.4GHz phone base is to a minimum - Keep the number of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may degrade dramatically or drop completely. If you access your network using ... a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the number of at an angle) for better reception. 3. Building Materials make a difference. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 10 each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter's range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your product away (at a 45...
... is as far away from your 2.4GHz phone base is to a minimum - Keep the number of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may degrade dramatically or drop completely. If you access your network using ... a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the number of at an angle) for better reception. 3. Building Materials make a difference. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 10 each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter's range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your product away (at a 45...
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When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-125 USB Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). Click Install Drivers D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 11 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. 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.
When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-125 USB Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). Click Install Drivers D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 11 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. 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 By default setup will appear. Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 12 Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. To install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-125, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. Section 2 -
Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. Click Next By default setup will appear. Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 12 Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. To install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-125, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. Section 2 -
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If you to page 15. The following instructions will now appear. 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. Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. Section 2 -
If you to page 15. The following instructions will now appear. 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. Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. Section 2 -
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When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to your setup. Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 14 Click Next to establish connectivity. Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to complete your wireless network. Section 2 - Press the WPS button on 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 setup. Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 14 Click Next to establish connectivity. Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to complete your wireless network. Section 2 - Press the WPS button on your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot.
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Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Scan to the site survey page. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 15 Section 2 - 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 Scan to the site survey page. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 15 Section 2 - 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.
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Click Finish D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 16 Section 2 - If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue. Installation Click Finish to restart my computer now.
Click Finish D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 16 Section 2 - If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue. Installation Click Finish to restart my computer now.
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... Manager The D-Link DWA-125 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the Windows® XP Zero Configuration Utility and Vista WLAN Autoconfiguration. Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® Vista™ please skip to page 27 or Windows&#...; XP skip to page 29. If you how to the wireless adapter. Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 17 The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to configure your desktop. Double-click ...
... Manager The D-Link DWA-125 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the Windows® XP Zero Configuration Utility and Vista WLAN Autoconfiguration. Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® Vista™ please skip to page 27 or Windows&#...; XP skip to page 29. If you how to the wireless adapter. Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 17 The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to configure your desktop. Double-click ...
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Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless device. Refer to connect. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. Enter the security information to connect (refer ... the MAC address of the wireless connection. Security: If there is a "lock" icon, this means the wireless network is the name of the wireless network. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 18 SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is secure.You must know the encryption key/security settings to connect. Channel: Displays the channel...
Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless device. Refer to connect. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. Enter the security information to connect (refer ... the MAC address of the wireless connection. Security: If there is a "lock" icon, this means the wireless network is the name of the wireless network. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 18 SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is secure.You must know the encryption key/security settings to connect. Channel: Displays the channel...
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..., visit the Wi-Fi Alliance website at www.wi-fi.org. Entering this number in the utility that connects you with the intended wireless network. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 19 Refer to other WPS-enabled devices. "Push Button Configuration" (PBC) is recommended to the next page for easy setup of the WPS...
..., visit the Wi-Fi Alliance website at www.wi-fi.org. Entering this number in the utility that connects you with the intended wireless network. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 19 Refer to other WPS-enabled devices. "Push Button Configuration" (PBC) is recommended to the next page for easy setup of the WPS...
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Press the WPS button located on the adapter and hold for two seconds until the wizard screen appears. 2. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 20 This screen will appear once you have successfully established connection with your network, press the WPS button on your access point or router to your network. To connect to continue. Section 3 - Configuration Push Button 1.
Press the WPS button located on the adapter and hold for two seconds until the wizard screen appears. 2. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 20 This screen will appear once you have successfully established connection with your network, press the WPS button on your access point or router to your network. To connect to continue. Section 3 - Configuration Push Button 1.
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.... Configuration Personal Identification Number (PIN) If you will have 2 minutes to the manufacture's manual for instructions. Write down the number on the screen. Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 21 Section 3 -
.... Configuration Personal Identification Number (PIN) If you will have 2 minutes to the manufacture's manual for instructions. Write down the number on the screen. Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 21 Section 3 -
