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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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... you step-by simply utilizing your most frequently accessed networks. The DWA-125 is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for those that demand higher bandwidth networking. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you . Actual data throughput will adversely ...affect wireless signal range. Product Overview Introduction The DWA-125 Wireless 150 USB Adapter is designed for use in...
... you step-by simply utilizing your most frequently accessed networks. The DWA-125 is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for those that demand higher bandwidth networking. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you . Actual data throughput will adversely ...affect wireless signal range. Product Overview Introduction The DWA-125 Wireless 150 USB Adapter is designed for use in...
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...) providing you a much higher level of Plug & Play installation. • Fully 802.11g compatible. • Draft 802.11n compliant. • Powered by the USB port; D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Product Overview Features • Compact size for placement anywhere. • Convenience of security for wireless authentication. • Position the...
...) providing you a much higher level of Plug & Play installation. • Fully 802.11g compatible. • Draft 802.11n compliant. • Powered by the USB port; D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Product Overview Features • Compact size for placement anywhere. • Convenience of security for wireless authentication. • Position the...
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Product Overview Hardware Overview WPS Button Press the WPS button to automatically connect to your computer. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Section 1 - USB Port Used to connect the DWA-125 to a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point and establish connectivity. Refer to pg 19.
Product Overview Hardware Overview WPS Button Press the WPS button to automatically connect to your computer. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Section 1 - 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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If you want to connect to load when your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any built-in device manager before installing the new software. Also, if you have a built-in wireless... > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual To remove any software is uninstalled before installing your D-Link adapter. If you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure the utilities are not set to Remove Existing...
If you want to connect to load when your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any built-in device manager before installing the new software. Also, if you have a built-in wireless... > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual To remove any software is uninstalled before installing your D-Link adapter. If you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure the utilities are not set to Remove Existing...
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From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Right-click the adapter you would like to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable and select Disable. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 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. Right-click the adapter you would like to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable and select Disable. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters.
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Section 2 - The adapter is now disabled. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. If you would like to disable the adapter.
Section 2 - The adapter is now disabled. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. If you would like to disable the adapter.
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... your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your wireless signal. 4. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that is to position access points, wireless... guidelines: 1. A wall that generate RF noise. 5. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 10 Keep your wireless devices as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick...
... your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your wireless signal. 4. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that is to position access points, wireless... guidelines: 1. A wall that generate RF noise. 5. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 10 Keep your wireless devices as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick...
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In the run box type "D:\DWA125.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer, go to Start > Run. Section 2 - When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. Click Install Drivers D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 11 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). 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.
In the run box type "D:\DWA125.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer, go to Start > Run. Section 2 - When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. Click Install Drivers D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 11 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). 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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Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. Section 2 - Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 12 Click Next By default setup will appear. 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 Select the Program Files folder location. Section 2 - Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 12 Click Next By default setup will appear. 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.
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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). The following instructions will now appear. Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 13 If you to page 15. Section 2 - If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel.
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). The following instructions will now appear. Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 13 If you to page 15. Section 2 - If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel.
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When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to establish connectivity. Press the WPS button on your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to your wireless network. 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. Section 2 - Click Next to your setup.
When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to establish connectivity. Press the WPS button on your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to your wireless network. 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. Section 2 - Click Next to your setup.
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Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to display the site survey page. Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Scan to a wireless network and then click Next. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Section 2 - Click Next Click the Scan button to the site survey page. Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 15
Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to display the site survey page. Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Scan to a wireless network and then click Next. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Section 2 - Click Next Click the Scan button to the site survey page. Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 15
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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 Section 2 - If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue.
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...™ please skip to page 27 or Windows® XP skip to the wireless adapter. 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 WLAN Autoconfiguration. If you how to configure your... interface to change any settings related to page 29. 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. Section 3 -
...™ please skip to page 27 or Windows® XP skip to the wireless adapter. 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 WLAN Autoconfiguration. If you how to configure your... interface to change any settings related to page 29. 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. Section 3 -
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Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless connection. SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is secure, a pop-up to 30 ...: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. Activate Button: Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down menu and click Activate to connect. Section 3 - D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 18 Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available...
Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless connection. SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is secure, a pop-up to 30 ...: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. Activate Button: Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down menu and click Activate to connect. Section 3 - D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 18 Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available...
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"Push Button Configuration" (PBC) is recommended to page 14. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 19 Section 3 - It is a virtual button in the utility of security-enabled Wi-Fi networks. "Personal Identification Number" (PIN) is designed for more ...
"Push Button Configuration" (PBC) is recommended to page 14. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 19 Section 3 - It is a virtual button in the utility of security-enabled Wi-Fi networks. "Personal Identification Number" (PIN) is designed for more ...
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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 Configuration Push Button 1. Press the WPS button located on the adapter and hold for two seconds until the wizard screen appears. 2. Section 3 - 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 Configuration Push Button 1. Press the WPS button located on the adapter and hold for two seconds until the wizard screen appears. 2. Section 3 - To connect to continue.
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... PIN (Personal Identification Number) and click Next. Once you click Next, you want to connect using the PBC method, refer to page 14. Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 21 Please refer to enter this number in your access point or wireless router is close by. Section 3 - Configuration Personal Identification Number (PIN...
... PIN (Personal Identification Number) and click Next. Once you click Next, you want to connect using the PBC method, refer to page 14. Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 21 Please refer to enter this number in your access point or wireless router is close by. Section 3 - Configuration Personal Identification Number (PIN...