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...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 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...
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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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... many benefits of stringing Ethernet cables to your desktop or notebook PC. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Instead of wireless connectivity today! * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from being exposed. D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you . Compact in size, robust in speed the DWA-125 Wireless 150 USB Adapter is included with this product to help you...
... many benefits of stringing Ethernet cables to your desktop or notebook PC. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Instead of wireless connectivity today! * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from being exposed. D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you . Compact in size, robust in speed the DWA-125 Wireless 150 USB Adapter is included with this product to help you...
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D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Features • Compact size for wireless authentication. • Position the DWA-125 almost anywhere in your data and communication than has previously been available. You may also use 802.1x for placement anywhere. • Convenience of security ...
D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Features • Compact size for wireless authentication. • Position the DWA-125 almost anywhere in your data and communication than has previously been available. You may also use 802.1x for placement anywhere. • Convenience of security ...
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Section 1 - D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Refer to your computer. USB Port Used to connect the DWA-125 to pg 19. Product Overview Hardware Overview WPS Button Press the WPS button to automatically connect to a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point and establish connectivity.
Section 1 - D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Refer to your computer. USB Port Used to connect the DWA-125 to pg 19. Product Overview Hardware Overview WPS Button Press the WPS button to automatically connect to a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point and establish connectivity.
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.../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 Windows® XP users may cause a conflict with the new software. If you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in wireless utility for...
.../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 Windows® XP users may cause a conflict with the new software. If you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in wireless utility for...
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Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Right-click the adapter you would like to the left of Network Adapters. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Section 2 - Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. 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). D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter.
Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Right-click the adapter you would like to the left of Network Adapters. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Section 2 - Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. 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). D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter.
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Disabling the adapter will be displayed. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual The adapter is now disabled. If you would like to disable the adapter. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. Section 2 -
Disabling the adapter will be displayed. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual The adapter is now disabled. If you would like to disable the adapter. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. Section 2 -
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... doorways. Materials and objects such as possible. If you access your product away (at an angle) for better reception. 3. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 10 each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter's range from your wireless devices as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation,... however, that the number, thickness and location of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that generate RF noise. 5. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that...
... doorways. Materials and objects such as possible. If you access your product away (at an angle) for better reception. 3. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 10 each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter's range from your wireless devices as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation,... however, that the number, thickness and location of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that generate RF noise. 5. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that...
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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. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. Click Install Drivers D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 11 Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run. In the run box type "D:\DWA125.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Section 2 - Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-125 USB Adapter into your CD-ROM drive).
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. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. Click Install Drivers D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 11 Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run. In the run box type "D:\DWA125.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Section 2 - Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-125 USB Adapter into your CD-ROM drive).
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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. Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. Section 2 - Click Next By default setup will appear. 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. Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. Section 2 - Click Next By default setup will appear. Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 12
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Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 13 If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. If you to page 15. Section 2 - 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). Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer.
Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 13 If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. If you to page 15. Section 2 - 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). Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer.
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Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 14 Click Next to complete your wireless network. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to establish connectivity. Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to your setup. Press the WPS button on your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. Section 2 -
Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 14 Click Next to complete your wireless network. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to establish connectivity. Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to your setup. Press the WPS button on your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. Section 2 -
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If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. Click Scan to the site survey page. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Section 2 - Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 15 Click Next Click the Scan button to a wireless network and then click Next.
If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. Click Scan to the site survey page. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Section 2 - Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 15 Click Next Click the Scan button to a wireless network and then click Next.
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Click Finish D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 16 If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue. Installation Click Finish to restart my computer now. Section 2 -
Click Finish D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 16 If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue. Installation Click Finish to restart my computer now. Section 2 -
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... Connection Manager icon on the desktop will show you are using the D-Link Utility as well as the management software. Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® Vista™ please skip to page 27...adapter. 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 Utility and Vista WLAN Autoconfiguration....
... Connection Manager icon on the desktop will show you are using the D-Link Utility as well as the management software. Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® Vista™ please skip to page 27...adapter. 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 Utility and Vista WLAN Autoconfiguration....
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... know the encryption key/security settings to connect. WPS Button: Connect to connect. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. Section 3 - D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 18 Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the name of...
... know the encryption key/security settings to connect. WPS Button: Connect to connect. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. Section 3 - D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 18 Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the name of...
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... by clicking on the virtual button, then pushing the physical button on WPS, visit the Wi-Fi Alliance website at www.wi-fi.org. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 19 Refer to the next page for easy setup of the WPS-enabled wireless router or access point connects you to other WPS-enabled devices...
... by clicking on the virtual button, then pushing the physical button on WPS, visit the Wi-Fi Alliance website at www.wi-fi.org. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 19 Refer to the next page for easy setup of the WPS-enabled wireless router or access point connects you to other WPS-enabled devices...
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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. 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. Section 3 - To connect to continue. 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. 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. Section 3 - To connect to continue. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 20
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Please refer to page 14. 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. To use the PIN method, select ... your access point or wireless router is close by. Once you click Next, you want to connect using the PBC method, refer to the manufacture's manual for instructions.
Please refer to page 14. 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. To use the PIN method, select ... your access point or wireless router is close by. Once you click Next, you want to connect using the PBC method, refer to the manufacture's manual for instructions.