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... 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®...
... 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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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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..., building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will vary. The D-Link Wireless Manager is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for use in the home. Section 1 - 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...
..., building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will vary. The D-Link Wireless Manager is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for use in the home. Section 1 - 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...
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D-Link DWA-125 User Manual You may also use 802.1x for your workspace...port will adversely affect throughput. no external power source required. • USB 2.0 standard*. • You can securely connect to a wireless network using WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) providing you a much higher level of Plug & Play installation. • Fully 802... 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.
D-Link DWA-125 User Manual You may also use 802.1x for your workspace...port will adversely affect throughput. no external power source required. • USB 2.0 standard*. • You can securely connect to a wireless network using WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) providing you a much higher level of Plug & Play installation. • Fully 802... 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.
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D-Link DWA-125 User Manual USB Port Used to connect the DWA-125 to a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point and establish connectivity. Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview WPS Button Press the WPS button to automatically connect to your computer. Refer to pg 19.
D-Link DWA-125 User Manual USB Port Used to connect the DWA-125 to a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point and establish connectivity. Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview WPS Button Press the WPS button to automatically connect to your computer. Refer to pg 19.
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... Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Section 2 - Getting Started Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters • Disable any built-in device manager before installing the new software. To remove...
... Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Section 2 - Getting Started Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters • Disable any built-in device manager before installing the new software. To remove...
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Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. Right-click the adapter you would like to the left of Network Adapters. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. 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). From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Section 2 - 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. Right-click the adapter you would like to the left of Network Adapters. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. 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). From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter.
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... depending on range. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! 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 devices so that generate RF noise. 5. Try to... position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that is to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. A wall that the signal passes through , may have a negative effect on the types of walls or ceilings is as possible. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 10
... depending on range. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! 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 devices so that generate RF noise. 5. Try to... position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that is to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. A wall that the signal passes through , may have a negative effect on the types of walls or ceilings is as possible. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 10
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If you to page 15. The following instructions will now appear. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 13 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). Section 2 -
If you to page 15. The following instructions will now appear. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 13 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). Section 2 -
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Press the WPS button on your wireless network. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to establish connectivity. Section 2 - Click Next to your setup. Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 14 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.
Press the WPS button on your wireless network. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to establish connectivity. Section 2 - Click Next to your setup. Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 14 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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Click Scan to the site survey page. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. Section 2 - Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 15 Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Click Next Click the Scan button to a wireless network and then click Next. Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to display a list of wireless networks (site survey).
Click Scan to the site survey page. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. Section 2 - Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 15 Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Click Next Click the Scan button to a wireless network and then click Next. Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to display a list of wireless networks (site survey).
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... on the desktop will show you are using the D-Link Utility as well as the management software. The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to page 29. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 17 Section 3 - D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-125 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the Windows® XP Zero Configuration...
... on the desktop will show you are using the D-Link Utility as well as the management software. The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to page 29. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 17 Section 3 - D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-125 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the Windows® XP Zero Configuration...
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.... Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). Security: If there is a "lock" icon, this means the wireless network is the name of the wireless device. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 18 Activate Button: Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down menu and click Activate to the next page. Section 3 - Enter the security information to connect (refer...
.... Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). Security: If there is a "lock" icon, this means the wireless network is the name of the wireless device. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 18 Activate Button: Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down menu and click Activate to the next page. Section 3 - Enter the security information to connect (refer...
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... see the passphrase. If the network is using WPA-PSK, the screen (as it . 4. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 32 Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you will need to the bottom-right) will hide it is recommended...
... see the passphrase. If the network is using WPA-PSK, the screen (as it . 4. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 32 Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you will need to the bottom-right) will hide it is recommended...
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... network to request authentication from the drop-down menu. 6. Select an User Certificate from the RADIUS server in the network. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your RADIUS server requires validation. 5. Extensible Authentication Protocols allow devices on Advanced Config to create a new profile or highlight... Option and then select TKIP or AES. 3. Click Add to save your RADIUS servers. 8. Click OK to enter the IP address(es) of your settings. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 38
... network to request authentication from the drop-down menu. 6. Select an User Certificate from the RADIUS server in the network. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your RADIUS server requires validation. 5. Extensible Authentication Protocols allow devices on Advanced Config to create a new profile or highlight... Option and then select TKIP or AES. 3. Click Add to save your RADIUS servers. 8. Click OK to enter the IP address(es) of your settings. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 38
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... the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be able to -use on a wired network. A Wireless Router is a cellular computer network that wireless networking delivers. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 43 Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as airports, coffee shops and universities. Under...
... the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be able to -use on a wired network. A Wireless Router is a cellular computer network that wireless networking delivers. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 43 Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as airports, coffee shops and universities. Under...
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... home or office network. You must be within the wireless network range area to be able to serve places like manufacturing plants, industrial locations, college and high school campuses, airports, golf courses, and many other outdoor venues. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 44 D-Link is Wireless? Appendix A - Wireless Basics What is the worldwide leader and award winning...
... home or office network. You must be within the wireless network range area to be able to serve places like manufacturing plants, industrial locations, college and high school campuses, airports, golf courses, and many other outdoor venues. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 44 D-Link is Wireless? Appendix A - Wireless Basics What is the worldwide leader and award winning...
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To verify your new D-Link wireless adapter and have established a wireless connection, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to run box type cmd and click OK. • At the prompt, type ipconfig and .... Windows® XP/2000 Users • Click on your adapter. Appendix B - router) automatically. Windows Vista™ Users • Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 48 In the run this application. • For all additional prompt windows inquiring of running the command prompt application, select Yes, OK, or...
To verify your new D-Link wireless adapter and have established a wireless connection, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to run box type cmd and click OK. • At the prompt, type ipconfig and .... Windows® XP/2000 Users • Click on your adapter. Appendix B - router) automatically. Windows Vista™ Users • Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 48 In the run this application. • For all additional prompt windows inquiring of running the command prompt application, select Yes, OK, or...
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... Properties. • Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your router or gateway. • The Secondary DNS is a number between 2 and 99. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 49 Appendix B - Make sure that is on the same subnet as your network or LAN IP address on the network. • Set Default...the same as the LAN IP address of your router or gateway. • Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your D-Link wireless network adapter (or other adapter) which will be connected to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Windows® XP/2000 ...
... Properties. • Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your router or gateway. • The Secondary DNS is a number between 2 and 99. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 49 Appendix B - Make sure that is on the same subnet as your network or LAN IP address on the network. • Set Default...the same as the LAN IP address of your router or gateway. • Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your D-Link wireless network adapter (or other adapter) which will be connected to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Windows® XP/2000 ...
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...The Secondary DNS is optional (you are in the window, click on Manage network connections. • Right-click on your router or network. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 50 Make sure that the number you choose is not in use on the network. • Set Default Gateway the same as the...your router or gateway. • Set Primary DNS the same as your network or LAN IP address on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter which will be connected to save your network. • Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP /IPv4) and click Properties. • ...
...The Secondary DNS is optional (you are in the window, click on Manage network connections. • Right-click on your router or network. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 50 Make sure that the number you choose is not in use on the network. • Set Default Gateway the same as the...your router or gateway. • Set Primary DNS the same as your network or LAN IP address on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter which will be connected to save your network. • Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP /IPv4) and click Properties. • ...