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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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...providing high performance wireless connectivity to your most frequently accessed networks. Maximize wireless performance by Wireless 150 technology, the DWA-125 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception than 802.11g*. This USB Adapter supports WPA and WPA2 encryption... 802.11g and Draft 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual The D-Link Wireless Manager is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for those that demand higher bandwidth networking. Network conditions and...
...providing high performance wireless connectivity to your most frequently accessed networks. Maximize wireless performance by Wireless 150 technology, the DWA-125 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception than 802.11g*. This USB Adapter supports WPA and WPA2 encryption... 802.11g and Draft 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual The D-Link Wireless Manager is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for those that demand higher bandwidth networking. Network conditions and...
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D-Link DWA-125 User Manual You may also use 802.1x for placement anywhere. • Convenience of security for your workspace to a wireless network using WPA/WPA2 (Wi-....11g compatible. • Draft 802.11n compliant. • Powered by the USB port; Product Overview Features • Compact size 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 You may also use 802.1x for placement anywhere. • Convenience of security for your workspace to a wireless network using WPA/WPA2 (Wi-....11g compatible. • Draft 802.11n compliant. • Powered by the USB port; Product Overview Features • Compact size 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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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 - 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.
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...2 - Some utilities may use multiple adapters at different times, make sure the utilities are not set to load when your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of the network(s) you want to connect to use the ...> Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Getting Started Before installing your computer boots up. If you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure the software is ...
...2 - Some utilities may use multiple adapters at different times, make sure the utilities are not set to load when your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of the network(s) you want to connect to use the ...> Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Getting Started Before installing your computer boots up. If you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure the software is ...
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D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 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 unused Ethernet adapters). From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. Section 2 - To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable and select Disable. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters.
D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 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 unused Ethernet adapters). From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. Section 2 - To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable and select Disable. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters.
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If you would like to disable the adapter. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. Section 2 - Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. The adapter is now disabled.
If you would like to disable the adapter. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. Section 2 - Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. The adapter is now disabled.
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...that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range.Typical ranges vary depending on range. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from your devices so that generate RF noise. 5. The key to position access... your 2.4GHz phone base is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to follow these basic guidelines: 1. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 10 A solid metal door or aluminum studs may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Keep your home or business. Be aware of...
...that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range.Typical ranges vary depending on range. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from your devices so that generate RF noise. 5. The key to position access... your 2.4GHz phone base is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to follow these basic guidelines: 1. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 10 A solid metal door or aluminum studs may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Keep your home or business. Be aware of...
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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, 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. Turn on your CD-ROM drive). Section 2 - 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.
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, 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. Turn on your CD-ROM drive). Section 2 - 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.
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Section 2 - 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. Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. 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.
Section 2 - 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. Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. 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.
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If you to page 15. 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. 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). The following instructions will now appear.
If you to page 15. 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. 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). The following instructions will now appear.
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Click Next to establish connectivity. Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 14 Press the WPS button on your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to complete your setup. 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 to establish connectivity. Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 14 Press the WPS button on your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to complete your setup. 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.
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Click Next Click the Scan button to a wireless network and then click Next. Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 15 Section 2 - Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Scan to the site survey page. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page.
Click Next Click the Scan button to a wireless network and then click Next. Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 15 Section 2 - Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Scan to the site survey page. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page.
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Installation Click Finish to restart my computer now. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue. Section 2 - Click Finish D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 16
Installation Click Finish to restart my computer now. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue. Section 2 - Click Finish D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 16
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D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 17 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-125 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the Windows® XP Zero Configuration Utility and Vista WLAN Autoconfiguration. The manager provides the user an... easy interface to change any settings related to configure your desktop. Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter...
D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 17 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-125 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the Windows® XP Zero Configuration Utility and Vista WLAN Autoconfiguration. The manager provides the user an... easy interface to change any settings related to configure your desktop. Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter...
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MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless network. Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 18 Security: If there is a "lock" icon, this means the wireless network is secure.You must know the encryption key/security...using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is secure, a pop-up to 30 seconds to connect. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. Refer to connect. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless connection. Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) ...
MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless network. Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 18 Security: If there is a "lock" icon, this means the wireless network is secure.You must know the encryption key/security...using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is secure, a pop-up to 30 seconds to connect. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. Refer to connect. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless connection. Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) ...
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... on WPS, visit the Wi-Fi Alliance website at www.wi-fi.org. Refer to have the access point or wireless router nearby during setup. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 19 Section 3 - Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) System is recommended to page 14.
... on WPS, visit the Wi-Fi Alliance website at www.wi-fi.org. Refer to have the access point or wireless router nearby during setup. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 19 Section 3 - Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) System is recommended to page 14.
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Configuration Push Button 1. 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. 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 Section 3 - To connect to continue.
Configuration Push Button 1. 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. 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 Section 3 - To connect to continue.
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Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 21 Section 3 - Write down the number on the screen. Enter this number in your access point or wireless router. Once you click Next, ...
Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 21 Section 3 - Write down the number on the screen. Enter this number in your access point or wireless router. Once you click Next, ...