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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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...affect wireless signal range. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Powered by -step through the installation process. Maximize wireless performance by simply utilizing your desktop or notebook PC's USB port. You'll be able to configure this USB Adapter to a Wireless N™ router and stay connected from ...down the street to your PC or dismantling your most frequently accessed networks. Enjoy the many benefits of stringing Ethernet cables to help you step-by Wireless 150 technology, the DWA-125 provides a faster wireless connection ...
...affect wireless signal range. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Powered by -step through the installation process. Maximize wireless performance by simply utilizing your desktop or notebook PC's USB port. You'll be able to configure this USB Adapter to a Wireless N™ router and stay connected from ...down the street to your PC or dismantling your most frequently accessed networks. Enjoy the many benefits of stringing Ethernet cables to help you step-by Wireless 150 technology, the DWA-125 provides a faster wireless connection ...
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Refer to your computer. USB Port Used to connect the DWA-125 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 a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point and establish connectivity.
Refer to your computer. USB Port Used to connect the DWA-125 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 a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point and establish connectivity.
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... and concrete will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the number of walls and ceilings between network devices. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 10 At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Make... may limit the range.Typical ranges vary depending on the types of walls, ceilings, or other network devices to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the number, thickness and location of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in use. Try to a ...
... and concrete will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the number of walls and ceilings between network devices. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 10 At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Make... may limit the range.Typical ranges vary depending on the types of walls, ceilings, or other network devices to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the number, thickness and location of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in use. Try to a ...
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Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to your wireless network. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to your setup. Click Next to establish connectivity. Press the WPS button on your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to complete 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
Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to your wireless network. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to your setup. Click Next to establish connectivity. Press the WPS button on your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to complete 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
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...Wi-Fi networks. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 19 For more information. Refer to other WPS-enabled devices. Entering this number in the utility that connects you with the intended wireless network. It is designed for more information on the access point or wireless router within 120 seconds. ...Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) System is recommended to the next page for easy setup of the WPS-enabled wireless router or access point connects you to page 14...
...Wi-Fi networks. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 19 For more information. Refer to other WPS-enabled devices. Entering this number in the utility that connects you with the intended wireless network. It is designed for more information on the access point or wireless router within 120 seconds. ...Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) System is recommended to the next page for easy setup of the WPS-enabled wireless router or access point connects you to page 14...
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D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 20 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. Configuration Push Button 1. To connect to continue. Press the WPS button located on the adapter and hold for two seconds until the wizard screen appears. 2. Section 3 -
D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 20 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. Configuration Push Button 1. To connect to continue. Press the WPS button located on the adapter and hold for two seconds until the wizard screen appears. 2. Section 3 -
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... Configuration Personal Identification Number (PIN) If you will have 2 minutes to enter this number in your access point or wireless router is close by. Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 21 To use the PIN method, select PIN (Personal Identification Number) and click Next. Click Next Make sure ...your access point or wireless router. Please refer to page 14. Section 3 - Once you click Next, you want to connect using the...
... Configuration Personal Identification Number (PIN) If you will have 2 minutes to enter this number in your access point or wireless router is close by. Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 21 To use the PIN method, select PIN (Personal Identification Number) and click Next. Click Next Make sure ...your access point or wireless router. Please refer to page 14. Section 3 - Once you click Next, you want to connect using the...
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Click Finish to your setup. Click Finish D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 22 Section 3 - Configuration The adapter will try to establish connectivity to complete your access point or wireless router. When this screen appears, you have successfully established connectivity.
Click Finish to your setup. Click Finish D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 22 Section 3 - Configuration The adapter will try to establish connectivity to complete your access point or wireless router. When this screen appears, you have successfully established connectivity.
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... used. Please refer to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. (Ad-hoc mode is not supported) Security Type: Select the type of the wireless network. Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. If you are connecting to the Wireless Security section for your settings. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 24 Home, Office, Coffee...
... used. Please refer to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. (Ad-hoc mode is not supported) Security Type: Select the type of the wireless network. Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. If you are connecting to the Wireless Security section for your settings. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 24 Home, Office, Coffee...
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The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on your router and click Connect. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 29 If the connection fails, please verify that is on the wireless router. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. Section 3 - Configuration Enter the same security key or passphrase that the security settings are correct.
The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on your router and click Connect. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 29 If the connection fails, please verify that is on the wireless router. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. Section 3 - Configuration Enter the same security key or passphrase that the security settings are correct.
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The DWA-125 offers the following types of TKIP. • User authentication, which is generally missing in WEP, through the extensible authentication protocol (EAP). The 2 major improvements over ... feature, ensures that only authorized network users can access the network. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 31 WPA, or Wi-Fi Protected Access, is WPA? WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). EAP is built on your wireless router or access point. Section 4 - The password can use to protect...
The DWA-125 offers the following types of TKIP. • User authentication, which is generally missing in WEP, through the extensible authentication protocol (EAP). The 2 major improvements over ... feature, ensures that only authorized network users can access the network. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 31 WPA, or Wi-Fi Protected Access, is WPA? WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). EAP is built on your wireless router or access point. Section 4 - The password can use to protect...
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... Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your wireless router or access point. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 32 Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to enable WPA-PSK on your wireless router or access point before configuring your desktop. 2. Allow... up to 30 seconds to see the passphrase. Enter the WPA-PSK passphrase exactly as shown to the next page. Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager...
... Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your wireless router or access point. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 32 Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to enable WPA-PSK on your wireless router or access point before configuring your desktop. 2. Allow... up to 30 seconds to see the passphrase. Enter the WPA-PSK passphrase exactly as shown to the next page. Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager...
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Section 4 - Wireless Security It is on your wireless adapter. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your wireless router or access point. 5. Select WPA/WPA2-Personal under Set Security Option. 3. Allow up to 30 seconds to the network. ...same on your wireless router or access point before configuring your desktop. Enter the passphrase exactly as it is recommended to create a new profile or highlight an existing profile and click Modify. 2. Click OK to connect to connect. Select TKIP or AES. 4. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 33 ...
Section 4 - Wireless Security It is on your wireless adapter. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your wireless router or access point. 5. Select WPA/WPA2-Personal under Set Security Option. 3. Allow up to 30 seconds to the network. ...same on your wireless router or access point before configuring your desktop. Enter the passphrase exactly as it is recommended to create a new profile or highlight an existing profile and click Modify. 2. Click OK to connect to connect. Select TKIP or AES. 4. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 33 ...
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... like to connect to a network. 2. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 34 Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using Windows® Vista It is recommended 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...
... like to connect to a network. 2. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 34 Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using Windows® Vista It is recommended 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...
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It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. Enter the same security key or passphrase that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on your router and click Connect. Wireless Security 3. If the connection fails, please verify that is on the wireless router. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 35 Section 4 -
It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. Enter the same security key or passphrase that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on your router and click Connect. Wireless Security 3. If the connection fails, please verify that is on the wireless router. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 35 Section 4 -
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... your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to and click Connect. Section 4 - If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to know the WPA-PSK key being used. 1. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual...
... your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to and click Connect. Section 4 - If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to know the WPA-PSK key being used. 1. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual...
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The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router or access point. Wireless Security 3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Section 4 - Enter the WPA-PSK passphrase and click Connect. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 37 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct.
The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router or access point. Wireless Security 3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Section 4 - Enter the WPA-PSK passphrase and click Connect. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 37 It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct.
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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 Troubleshooting 2. The SSID factory default setting for the wireless clients and access points. If Windows does not... specified on the settings for D-Link products is properly seated in the taskbar. If not, there may be a problem with the DWA-125 installed is unable to connect to completely remove drivers that the DWA-125 Wireless USB Adapter is default. (Double-click on the wireless router are indicating normal activity. If ...
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 Troubleshooting 2. The SSID factory default setting for the wireless clients and access points. If Windows does not... specified on the settings for D-Link products is properly seated in the taskbar. If not, there may be a problem with the DWA-125 installed is unable to connect to completely remove drivers that the DWA-125 Wireless USB Adapter is default. (Double-click on the wireless router are indicating normal activity. If ...
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... other fixed infrastructure have proven to be able to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 43 Increased mobility and the absence of wires. You will allow you want it may be desirable for many circumstances,... family of products will be beneficial for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in both home and office environments, and public areas such as Ethernet adapter cards. A Wireless Router is a cellular computer network that wireless networking delivers. Wireless LANs are used...
... other fixed infrastructure have proven to be able to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 43 Increased mobility and the absence of wires. You will allow you want it may be desirable for many circumstances,... family of products will be beneficial for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in both home and office environments, and public areas such as Ethernet adapter cards. A Wireless Router is a cellular computer network that wireless networking delivers. Wireless LANs are used...