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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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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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... for providing high performance wireless connectivity to a Wireless N™ router and stay connected from being exposed. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Product Overview Introduction The DWA-125 Wireless 150 USB Adapter is designed for use in the home.
... for providing high performance wireless connectivity to a Wireless N™ router and stay connected from being exposed. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Product Overview Introduction The DWA-125 Wireless 150 USB Adapter is designed for use in the home.
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...8226; User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities. * Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput. Section 1 - 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 workspace to a wireless network using WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) providing you a much ...
...8226; User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities. * Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput. Section 1 - 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 workspace to a wireless network using WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) providing you a much ...
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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. Product Overview Hardware Overview WPS Button Press the WPS button to automatically connect to your computer. Section 1 - 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. Product Overview Hardware Overview WPS Button Press the WPS button to automatically connect to your computer. Section 1 - Refer to pg 19.
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...the network(s) you want to connect to Remove Existing Installations 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 software is uninstalled before installing your computer boots up. Also, if you...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 Windows® XP users may cause a conflict with the new software. If you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it ...
...the network(s) you want to connect to Remove Existing Installations 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 software is uninstalled before installing your computer boots up. Also, if you...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 Windows® XP users may cause a conflict with the new software. If you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it ...
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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. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. 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. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager.
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. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. 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. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager.
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When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. 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. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. Section 2 - The adapter is now disabled.
When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. 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. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. Section 2 - The adapter is now disabled.
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... and other objects that the signal will degrade your home or business. Try to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 10 Be aware of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your wireless signal. 4. At a 2-degree angle ...wireless signals must pass through a wall or ceiling (instead of your devices so that generate RF noise. 5. 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 network. each wall or ceiling can ...
... and other objects that the signal will degrade your home or business. Try to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 10 Be aware of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your wireless signal. 4. At a 2-degree angle ...wireless signals must pass through a wall or ceiling (instead of your devices so that generate RF noise. 5. 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 network. each wall or ceiling can ...
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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, go to Start > Run. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. Turn on your CD-ROM drive). Click Install Drivers D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 11 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 -
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, go to Start > Run. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. Turn on your CD-ROM drive). Click Install Drivers D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 11 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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Section 2 - Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. 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 By default setup will appear.
Section 2 - Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. 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 By default setup will appear.
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If you to page 15. Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 13 Section 2 - Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. 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).
If you to page 15. Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 13 Section 2 - Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. 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).
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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. 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 - When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to your wireless network. Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 14
Press the WPS button on your setup. Click Next to complete your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to establish connectivity. 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 - When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to your wireless network. Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 14
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Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to display the site survey page. Click Scan to a wireless network and then click Next. Click Next Click the Scan button to the site survey page. Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 15 If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Section 2 -
Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to display the site survey page. Click Scan to a wireless network and then click Next. Click Next Click the Scan button to the site survey page. Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 15 If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Section 2 -
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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. Click Finish D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 16
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...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. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 17 Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration...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 Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-125 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the Windows® XP Zero Configuration Utility and Vista ...
...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. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 17 Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration...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 Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-125 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the Windows® XP Zero Configuration Utility and Vista ...
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...connection. Enter the security information to connect (refer to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. 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. Signal: ...Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. To connect to the Wireless Security section for available wireless networks in your area. Refer to ...
...connection. Enter the security information to connect (refer to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. 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. Signal: ...Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. To connect to the Wireless Security section for available wireless networks in your area. Refer to ...
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... Wi-Fi Alliance website at www.wi-fi.org. "Personal Identification Number" (PIN) is a virtual button in the utility of security-enabled Wi-Fi networks. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 19 Refer to other WPS-enabled devices. Entering this number in the utility that connects you with the intended wireless network. Refer to...
... Wi-Fi Alliance website at www.wi-fi.org. "Personal Identification Number" (PIN) is a virtual button in the utility of security-enabled Wi-Fi networks. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 19 Refer to other WPS-enabled devices. Entering this number in the utility that connects you with the intended wireless network. Refer to...
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Configuration Push Button 1. Press the WPS button located on the adapter and hold for two seconds until the wizard screen appears. 2. To connect to your network, press the WPS button on your network. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 20 This screen will appear once you have successfully established connection with your access point or router 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. To connect to your network, press the WPS button on your network. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 20 This screen will appear once you have successfully established connection with your access point or router to continue. Section 3 -
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... router is close by. Once you click Next, you want to connect using the PBC method, refer to the manufacture's manual for instructions. Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 21
... router is close by. Once you click Next, you want to connect using the PBC method, refer to the manufacture's manual for instructions. Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 21