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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...
...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...
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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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...at different times, make sure any old software: Windows® XP/Vista™ 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 Also, if you 've installed... a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the software is uninstalled. If...
...at different times, make sure any old software: Windows® XP/Vista™ 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 Also, if you 've installed... a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the software is uninstalled. If...
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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 D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 12 Click Next By default setup will appear. Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. Section 2 - 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. Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 12 Click Next By default setup will appear. Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. Section 2 - Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location.
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...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. Section 3 - D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 17 Double-click the Wireless... desktop will show you are using the D-Link Utility as well as the management software. Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-125 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the Windows® XP Zero Configuration Utility and Vista...
...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. Section 3 - D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 17 Double-click the Wireless... desktop will show you are using the D-Link Utility as well as the management software. Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. 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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...the encryption key/security settings to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. Section 3 - Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless device. SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is secure, a pop-up to 30 seconds to the next page...and click the Connect button. MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless connection. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 18 Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. Refer to...
...the encryption key/security settings to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. Section 3 - Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless device. SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is secure, a pop-up to 30 seconds to the next page...and click the Connect button. MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless connection. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 18 Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. Refer to...
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... for help with connecting to access the utility. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 28 The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to the Networking Basics section in your wireless adapter. Click on the center of your area. Refer to the Windows® Vista™ utility as seen below. If... you are using the SSID) and click the Connect button. Select Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows® Vista™ Windows® Vista™ users may use the built-in your wireless adapter for your system tray (lower-right corner next to the time...
... for help with connecting to access the utility. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 28 The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to the Networking Basics section in your wireless adapter. Click on the center of your area. Refer to the Windows® Vista™ utility as seen below. If... you are using the SSID) and click the Connect button. Select Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows® Vista™ Windows® Vista™ users may use the built-in your wireless adapter for your system tray (lower-right corner next to the time...
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... a network (displayed using another company's utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual of the bubble to the Networking Basics section in your wireless adapter for Service Pack 2 users. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 30 Most utilities will display any available wireless... networks in this manual for your system tray (lower-right corner next to a Wireless Network Using Windows® XP Windows® XP users may use the built...
... a network (displayed using another company's utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual of the bubble to the Networking Basics section in your wireless adapter for Service Pack 2 users. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 30 Most utilities will display any available wireless... networks in this manual for your system tray (lower-right corner next to a Wireless Network Using Windows® XP Windows® XP users may use the built...
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... to connect to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Open the Windows® Vista™ Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower right corner of screen). D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 34 Section 4 - Select Connect to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2...
... to connect to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Open the Windows® Vista™ Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower right corner of screen). D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 34 Section 4 - Select Connect to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2...
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...to know the WPA-PSK key being used. 1. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to and click Connect. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 36 Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner... of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Section 4 - Wireless Security 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.
...to know the WPA-PSK key being used. 1. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to and click Connect. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 36 Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner... of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Section 4 - Wireless Security 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.
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Read the following examples.) 1. Go to the following descriptions if you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to Start > My Computer > Properties. If you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. Select the Hardware Tab. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 39 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-125. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? Section 5 -
Read the following examples.) 1. Go to the following descriptions if you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to Start > My Computer > Properties. If you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. Select the Hardware Tab. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 39 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-125. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? Section 5 -
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If not, there may be a problem with the DWA-125 installed is specified on the wireless router are indicating normal activity. Section 5 - If Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the adapter, make sure the same Service Set Identifier (SSID) is ...Internet. • Check that the DWA-125 Wireless USB Adapter is default. (Double-click on the WLAN icon in the computer's USB port. Troubleshooting 2. The computer does not recognize the DWA-125 Wireless USB Adapter. The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting.) D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 41 Make sure that...
If not, there may be a problem with the DWA-125 installed is specified on the wireless router are indicating normal activity. Section 5 - If Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the adapter, make sure the same Service Set Identifier (SSID) is ...Internet. • Check that the DWA-125 Wireless USB Adapter is default. (Double-click on the WLAN icon in the computer's USB port. Troubleshooting 2. The computer does not recognize the DWA-125 Wireless USB Adapter. The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting.) D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 41 Make sure that...
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...; This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway of your router. You may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 48 Windows Vista™ Users • Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. router) automatically. If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter. Some firewall software...
...; This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway of your router. You may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 48 Windows Vista™ Users • Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. router) automatically. If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter. Some firewall software...
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... 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 (or other adapter) which will be connected to your router. • Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties...a number between 2 and 99. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 49 Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP address If you may enter a DNS server from your ISP). • Click OK to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Windows® XP/2000 Users • Windows® XP - From the desktop,...
... 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 (or other adapter) which will be connected to your router. • Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties...a number between 2 and 99. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 49 Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP address If you may enter a DNS server from your ISP). • Click OK to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Windows® XP/2000 Users • Windows® XP - From the desktop,...
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... Primary DNS the same as your network or LAN IP address on the same subnet as the LAN IP address of your settings. Networking Basics Windows Vista™ Users • Click on the Network and Sharing Center icon. Appendix B - Make sure you may enter a DNS server from your ISP). • Click... > Control Panel. Example: If the router's LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1, make your IP address 192.168.0.X where X is on your router or network. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 50 Make sure that is a number between 2 and 99.
... Primary DNS the same as your network or LAN IP address on the same subnet as the LAN IP address of your settings. Networking Basics Windows Vista™ Users • Click on the Network and Sharing Center icon. Appendix B - Make sure you may enter a DNS server from your ISP). • Click... > Control Panel. Example: If the router's LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1, make your IP address 192.168.0.X where X is on your router or network. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 50 Make sure that is a number between 2 and 99.