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...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 Connection Manager 32 Using Windows® Vista 34 Using the Windows®...
...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 Connection Manager 32 Using Windows® Vista 34 Using the Windows®...
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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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... information from IEEE Standard 802.11g and Draft 802.11n specifications. The D-Link Wireless Manager is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for those that demand higher bandwidth networking. Product Overview Introduction The DWA-125 Wireless 150 USB Adapter is included with this USB Adapter without having to call the teenager from down the street to prevent...
... information from IEEE Standard 802.11g and Draft 802.11n specifications. The D-Link Wireless Manager is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for those that demand higher bandwidth networking. Product Overview Introduction The DWA-125 Wireless 150 USB Adapter is included with this USB Adapter without having to call the teenager from down the street to prevent...
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...; 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 If you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in device manager before installing the new software. To remove any built-in wireless utility for all...
...; 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 If you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in device manager before installing the new software. To remove any built-in wireless utility for all...
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To prevent any unused Ethernet adapters). Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. 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. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Section 2 - Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters.
To prevent any unused Ethernet adapters). Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. 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. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Section 2 - Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters.
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The adapter is now disabled. If you would like to disable the adapter. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Section 2 - Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable.
The adapter is now disabled. If you would like to disable the adapter. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Section 2 - Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable.
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...over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Building Materials make a difference. Keep the number of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the signal passes through , may limit the range.Typical ranges vary depending on range. Be aware ...metal door or aluminum studs may degrade dramatically or drop completely. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 10 Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from your adapter's range from electrical devices or appliances that the number of materials...
...over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Building Materials make a difference. Keep the number of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the signal passes through , may limit the range.Typical ranges vary depending on range. Be aware ...metal door or aluminum studs may degrade dramatically or drop completely. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 10 Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from your adapter's range from electrical devices or appliances that the number of materials...
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Click Install Drivers D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 11 Turn on your CD-ROM drive). In the run box type "D:\DWA125.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer, go to Start > Run. 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 computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Section 2 -
Click Install Drivers D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 11 Turn on your CD-ROM drive). In the run box type "D:\DWA125.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer, go to Start > Run. 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 computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Section 2 -
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If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. If you to page 15. The following instructions will now appear. Section 2 - 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 Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer.
If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. If you to page 15. The following instructions will now appear. Section 2 - 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 Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer.
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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. 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. ... 29. If you how to configure your desktop. 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 the wireless adapter. Section 3 - D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 17
... Manager The D-Link DWA-125 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the Windows® XP Zero Configuration Utility and Vista WLAN Autoconfiguration. 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. ... 29. If you how to configure your desktop. 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 the wireless adapter. Section 3 - D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 17
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... devices. Section 3 - It is designed for more information on the access point or wireless router within 120 seconds. A connection can be established by the wireless adapter's utility. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 19 Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) System is recommended to page 14.
... devices. Section 3 - It is designed for more information on the access point or wireless router within 120 seconds. A connection can be established by the wireless adapter's utility. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 19 Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) System is recommended to page 14.
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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. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 20 Section 3 - Press the WPS button located on the adapter and hold for two seconds until the wizard screen appears. 2. Configuration Push Button 1. To connect to continue.
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. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 20 Section 3 - Press the WPS button located on the adapter and hold for two seconds until the wizard screen appears. 2. Configuration Push Button 1. To connect to continue.
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Click Finish D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 22 Section 3 - Configuration The adapter will try to establish connectivity to complete your access point or wireless router. Click Finish to your setup. When this screen appears, you have successfully established connectivity.
Click Finish D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 22 Section 3 - Configuration The adapter will try to establish connectivity to complete your access point or wireless router. Click Finish to your setup. When this screen appears, you have successfully established connectivity.
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... the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the center of your wireless adapter. or Right-click on a network (displayed using another company's utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual of the bubble to the time). D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 28 If you get a good signal but cannot access the...® Vista™ utility as seen below. The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to a network. If you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter for more information. Section 3 -
... the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the center of your wireless adapter. or Right-click on a network (displayed using another company's utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual of the bubble to the time). D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 28 If you get a good signal but cannot access the...® Vista™ utility as seen below. The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to a network. If you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter for more information. Section 3 -
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...® XP users may use the built-in your wireless adapter. The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to access the utility. The following instructions are using the SSID) and click the Connect button. Select View Available Wireless Networks. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 30 If you TCP/IP settings for help with...
...® XP users may use the built-in your wireless adapter. The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to access the utility. The following instructions are using the SSID) and click the Connect button. Select View Available Wireless Networks. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 30 If you TCP/IP settings for help with...
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.../WPA2 Passphrase Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager It is on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you would like to connect to connect. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your wireless router or access point. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 32 Section...
.../WPA2 Passphrase Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager It is on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you would like to connect to connect. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your wireless router or access point. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 32 Section...
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... on your wireless router or access point. 5. Allow up to 30 seconds to the network. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 33 Click on all wireless devices. 1. Click OK to connect to connect. Make sure you enter the passphrase exactly the same on New ... Modify. 2. Select WPA/WPA2-Personal under Set Security Option. 3. Section 4 - Wireless Security It is on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter.
... on your wireless router or access point. 5. Allow up to 30 seconds to the network. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 33 Click on all wireless devices. 1. Click OK to connect to connect. Make sure you enter the passphrase exactly the same on New ... Modify. 2. Select WPA/WPA2-Personal under Set Security Option. 3. Section 4 - Wireless Security It is on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter.
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... passphrase being used. 1. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to and click Connect. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 34 Select Connect to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using Windows® Vista It is recommended to a network...
... passphrase being used. 1. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to and click Connect. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 34 Select Connect to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using Windows® Vista It is recommended to a network...
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... Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the Windows® XP Utility It is recommended to enable WPA-PSK on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 36 If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to know the WPA-PSK key being used. 1. Open the...
... Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the Windows® XP Utility It is recommended to enable WPA-PSK on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 36 If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to know the WPA-PSK key being used. 1. Open the...
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Section 5 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to Start > My Computer > Properties. 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. Read the following examples.) 1. Go to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-125. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 39 Select the Hardware Tab.
Section 5 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to Start > My Computer > Properties. 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. Read the following examples.) 1. Go to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-125. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 39 Select the Hardware Tab.