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... Profile 24 Modify Profile 25 Support 26 About 27 Connect to 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®...
... Profile 24 Modify Profile 25 Support 26 About 27 Connect to 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®...
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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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... personal information from virtually anywhere in speed the DWA-125 Wireless 150 USB Adapter is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for those that demand higher bandwidth networking. This USB Adapter supports WPA and WPA2 encryption to your most frequently accessed networks. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Product Overview Introduction The DWA-125 Wireless 150 USB Adapter is great for travel and...
... personal information from virtually anywhere in speed the DWA-125 Wireless 150 USB Adapter is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for those that demand higher bandwidth networking. This USB Adapter supports WPA and WPA2 encryption to your most frequently accessed networks. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Product Overview Introduction The DWA-125 Wireless 150 USB Adapter is great for travel and...
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D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Section 1 - no external power source required. • USB 2.0 standard*. ...utilities. * Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput. You may also use 802.1x for your workspace to a wireless network using WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) providing you a much higher level of Plug & Play installation. • ...Overview Features • Compact size for placement anywhere. • Convenience of security for wireless authentication. • Position the DWA-125 almost anywhere in your data and communication than has previously been available.
D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Section 1 - no external power source required. • USB 2.0 standard*. ...utilities. * Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput. You may also use 802.1x for your workspace to a wireless network using WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) providing you a much higher level of Plug & Play installation. • ...Overview Features • Compact size for placement anywhere. • Convenience of security for wireless authentication. • Position the DWA-125 almost anywhere in your data and communication than has previously been available.
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USB Port Used to connect the DWA-125 to a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point and establish connectivity. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Product Overview Hardware Overview WPS Button Press the WPS button to automatically connect to your computer. Section 1 - Refer to pg 19.
USB Port Used to connect the DWA-125 to a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point and establish connectivity. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Product Overview Hardware Overview WPS Button Press the WPS button to automatically connect to your computer. Section 1 - Refer to pg 19.
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... Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Getting Started Before installing your computer boots up. Windows® XP users may cause a conflict with the new software. Section 2 - Installation Installation This section will walk you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure the utilities are not set...
... Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Getting Started Before installing your computer boots up. Windows® XP users may cause a conflict with the new software. Section 2 - Installation Installation This section will walk you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure the utilities are not set...
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Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Right-click the adapter you would like to the left of Network Adapters. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. Section 2 - 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).
Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Right-click the adapter you would like to the left of Network Adapters. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. Section 2 - 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).
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...background RF (radio frequency) noise in use. The key to maximizing wireless range is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at an angle) for better reception. 3. each wall or ceiling can reduce your home or business. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 10 Section 2 - Keep the number of the direct ...line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways. Position devices so that...
...background RF (radio frequency) noise in use. The key to maximizing wireless range is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at an angle) for better reception. 3. each wall or ceiling can reduce your home or business. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 10 Section 2 - Keep the number of the direct ...line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways. Position devices so that...
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If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. If you to page 15. 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). Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 13 The following instructions will now appear. Section 2 - Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer.
If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. If you to page 15. 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). Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 13 The following instructions will now appear. Section 2 - Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer.
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Section 2 - 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. Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 14 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 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. Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 14 Press the WPS button on your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot.
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Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to a wireless network and then click Next. Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to the site survey page. Click Scan to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click Next Click the Scan button to display the site survey page. Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 15 Section 2 -
Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to a wireless network and then click Next. Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to the site survey page. Click Scan to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click Next Click the Scan button to display the site survey page. Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 15 Section 2 -
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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. Configuration Configuration This section will start the...Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® Vista™ please skip to page 27 or Windows® XP skip to the wireless adapter. 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. D-Link DWA-125...
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. Configuration Configuration This section will start the...Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® Vista™ please skip to page 27 or Windows® XP skip to the wireless adapter. 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. D-Link DWA-125...
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...: Displays the MAC address of the wireless connection. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 18 Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless device. If the network is the name of the wireless network. Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear...
...: Displays the MAC address of the wireless connection. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 18 Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless device. If the network is the name of the wireless network. Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear...
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... at www.wi-fi.org. Refer to the next page for easy setup of the WPS-enabled wireless router or access point connects you to have the access point or wireless router nearby during setup. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 19 "Personal Identification Number" (PIN) is a virtual button in the utility of security-enabled Wi...
... at www.wi-fi.org. Refer to the next page for easy setup of the WPS-enabled wireless router or access point connects you to have the access point or wireless router nearby during setup. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 19 "Personal Identification Number" (PIN) is a virtual button in the utility of security-enabled Wi...
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... 14. Configuration Personal Identification Number (PIN) If you will have 2 minutes to enter this number in your access point or wireless router. To use the PIN method, select PIN (Personal Identification Number) and click Next. Enter this number in your access point or... wireless router. Section 3 - Once you click Next, you want to connect using the PBC method, refer to the manufacture's manual for instructions. Click Next Make sure your access point or wireless router is close by. Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 21
... 14. Configuration Personal Identification Number (PIN) If you will have 2 minutes to enter this number in your access point or wireless router. To use the PIN method, select PIN (Personal Identification Number) and click Next. Enter this number in your access point or... wireless router. Section 3 - Once you click Next, you want to connect using the PBC method, refer to the manufacture's manual for instructions. Click Next Make sure your access point or wireless router is close by. Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 21
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Click Finish D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 22 Section 3 - Click Finish to your setup. When this screen appears, you have successfully established connectivity. Configuration The adapter will try to establish connectivity to complete your access point or wireless router.
Click Finish D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 22 Section 3 - Click Finish to your setup. When this screen appears, you have successfully established connectivity. Configuration The adapter will try to establish connectivity to complete your access point or wireless router.
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... Activate to page 23). Modify: Click Modify to edit a current profile (refer to a network using the Wireless Networks page, a profile will display information about the wireless network such as the network name (SSID), network type (Infrastructure), and if the network is secured. Profile Details...: The Profile Details section will automatically be created. Every time you to create, edit, and delete wireless network profiles. Configuration My Wireless Networks The My Wireless Networks page will allow you connect to page 24). D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 23 Section 3 -
... Activate to page 23). Modify: Click Modify to edit a current profile (refer to a network using the Wireless Networks page, a profile will display information about the wireless network such as the network name (SSID), network type (Infrastructure), and if the network is secured. Profile Details...: The Profile Details section will automatically be created. Every time you to create, edit, and delete wireless network profiles. Configuration My Wireless Networks The My Wireless Networks page will allow you connect to page 24). D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 23 Section 3 -
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... to the Wireless Security section for your settings. OK Button: Click OK to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. (Ad-hoc mode is not supported) Security Type: Select the type of the wireless network. Configuration... Add Profile You may add a new network by clicking the New button from the My Wireless Networks page. SSID: Enter the SSID of security used. If you are connecting to save your profile (e.g. Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Network Type: Select the network type. Section 3 - D-Link DWA-125...
... to the Wireless Security section for your settings. OK Button: Click OK to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. (Ad-hoc mode is not supported) Security Type: Select the type of the wireless network. Configuration... Add Profile You may add a new network by clicking the New button from the My Wireless Networks page. SSID: Enter the SSID of security used. If you are connecting to save your profile (e.g. Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Network Type: Select the network type. Section 3 - D-Link DWA-125...
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Section 3 - SSID: Displays the SSID of security used. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Security Type: Select the type of the network. Configuration Modify Profile You may edit an existing profile by selecting the profile and clicking the Modify button from the My Wireless Networks page. Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Network Type: Displays the network type. OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. Please refer to save your profile (e.g. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 25
Section 3 - SSID: Displays the SSID of security used. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Security Type: Select the type of the network. Configuration Modify Profile You may edit an existing profile by selecting the profile and clicking the Modify button from the My Wireless Networks page. Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Network Type: Displays the network type. OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. Please refer to save your profile (e.g. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 25
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...; Windows® Vista™ users may use the built-in this manual for your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Configuration Connect to the Networking Basics section in wireless utility. The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to a network. If...refer to the user manual of the bubble to the time). Most utilities will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on the center of your wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 28 Select Connect to the Windows® Vista™ utility as seen below. ...
...; Windows® Vista™ users may use the built-in this manual for your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Configuration Connect to the Networking Basics section in wireless utility. The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to a network. If...refer to the user manual of the bubble to the time). Most utilities will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on the center of your wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 28 Select Connect to the Windows® Vista™ utility as seen below. ...