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... 7 Disable Other Wireless Adapters 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 10 Adapter Installation 11 Wireless Security 31 What is WPA 31 Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase 32 Using the D-Link Wireless Connection 32 Using Windows® Vista 34 Using the Windows® XP Utility 36 Configure WPA/WPA2 (RADIUS 38 Using the... IP address 49 Windows® XP/2000 Users 49 Windows Vista® Users 50 Technical Specifications 51 Contacting Technical Support 52 Warranty 53 Registration 59 D-Link DWA-131 User Manual
... 7 Disable Other Wireless Adapters 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 10 Adapter Installation 11 Wireless Security 31 What is WPA 31 Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase 32 Using the D-Link Wireless Connection 32 Using Windows® Vista 34 Using the Windows® XP Utility 36 Configure WPA/WPA2 (RADIUS 38 Using the... IP address 49 Windows® XP/2000 Users 49 Windows Vista® Users 50 Technical Specifications 51 Contacting Technical Support 52 Warranty 53 Registration 59 D-Link DWA-131 User Manual
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Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link DWA-131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter • 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 or higher) • 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-131 User Manual Section 1 -
Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link DWA-131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter • 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 or higher) • 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-131 User Manual Section 1 -
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...Powered by connecting this product to prevent outside intrusion and protect your most frequently accessed networks. D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you . Compact in size, robust in speed the DWA-131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter is designed for desktop or notebook PCs. Actual data throughput will adversely... stringing Ethernet cables to help you step-by simply utilizing your desktop or notebook PC's USB port. The D-Link Wireless Manager is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for use in the home. Environmental conditions will vary. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual
...Powered by connecting this product to prevent outside intrusion and protect your most frequently accessed networks. D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you . Compact in size, robust in speed the DWA-131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter is designed for desktop or notebook PCs. Actual data throughput will adversely... stringing Ethernet cables to help you step-by simply utilizing your desktop or notebook PC's USB port. The D-Link Wireless Manager is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for use in the home. Environmental conditions will vary. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual
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Product Overview Features • Compact size for wireless authentication. • Position the DWA-131 almost anywhere in your data and communication than has previously been available. Section 1 - D-Link DWA-131 User Manual no external power source required • USB 2.0 standard* • You can securely connect to achieve the best reception possible • Supports Infrastructure networks ...
Product Overview Features • Compact size for wireless authentication. • Position the DWA-131 almost anywhere in your data and communication than has previously been available. Section 1 - D-Link DWA-131 User Manual no external power source required • USB 2.0 standard* • You can securely connect to achieve the best reception possible • Supports Infrastructure networks ...
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Section 1 - Refer to a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point and establish connectivity. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual WPS Button Press the WPS button to automatically connect to page 19. Product Overview Hardware Overview USB Port Used to connect the DWA-131 to your computer.
Section 1 - Refer to a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point and establish connectivity. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual WPS Button Press the WPS button to automatically connect to page 19. Product Overview Hardware Overview USB Port Used to connect the DWA-131 to your computer.
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...Panel > Programs and Features. Installation Installation This section will walk you 've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the software is uninstalled. Some utilities may use multiple adapters at different times, make sure any software is uninstalled ... adapter, please make sure the utilities are not set to load when your D-Link adapter. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual If you plan to Remove Existing Installations If you through the ...
...Panel > Programs and Features. Installation Installation This section will walk you 've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the software is uninstalled. Some utilities may use multiple adapters at different times, make sure any software is uninstalled ... adapter, please make sure the utilities are not set to load when your D-Link adapter. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual If you plan to Remove Existing Installations If you through the ...
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From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. Right-click the adapter you would like to the left of Network Adapters. 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). Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Section 2 -
From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. Right-click the adapter you would like to the left of Network Adapters. 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). Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Section 2 -
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Section 2 - Disabling the adapter will be displayed. If you would like to disable the adapter. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. The adapter is now disabled. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers.
Section 2 - Disabling the adapter will be displayed. If you would like to disable the adapter. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. The adapter is now disabled. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers.
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... feet (1 meter) thick. Position devices so that generate RF noise. 5. Building Materials make a difference. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the signal will degrade your wireless signal. 4. A ... basic guidelines: 1. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on the types of your home or business. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 10 Make sure your 2.4GHz phone base is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from ...
... feet (1 meter) thick. Position devices so that generate RF noise. 5. Building Materials make a difference. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the signal will degrade your wireless signal. 4. A ... basic guidelines: 1. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on the types of your home or business. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 10 Make sure your 2.4GHz phone base is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from ...
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Section 2 - If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-131 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. Click Install Drivers D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 11 Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-131 USB Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). In the run box type "D:\DWA131.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD.
Section 2 - If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-131 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. Click Install Drivers D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 11 Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-131 USB Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). In the run box type "D:\DWA131.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD.
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To install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-131, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. Click Next By default setup will appear. Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 12 Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Section 2 -
To install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-131, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. Click Next By default setup will appear. Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 12 Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Section 2 -
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The following instructions will now appear. If you to page 17. 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). Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 13 Section 2 -
The following instructions will now appear. If you to page 17. 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). Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 13 Section 2 -
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Click Scan to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click Next Click the Scan button to display the site survey page. Select the network name (SSID) and click Next. Section 2 - Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 14 If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to Manually type your network by selecting to the site survey page. Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Installation Wireless Connection Wizard Connect to your Network Name or using the Wifi protected Setup (WPS).
Click Scan to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click Next Click the Scan button to display the site survey page. Select the network name (SSID) and click Next. Section 2 - Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 14 If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to Manually type your network by selecting to the site survey page. Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Installation Wireless Connection Wizard Connect to your Network Name or using the Wifi protected Setup (WPS).
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Section 2 - Click Finish D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 15 Installation Click Finish to restart my computer now. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue.
Section 2 - Click Finish D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 15 Installation Click Finish to restart my computer now. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue.
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... point or wireless router within 2 minutes to your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 16 Note: You may also connect to establish connectivity. Press the WPS button on the router/access point to initiate the configuration and...
... point or wireless router within 2 minutes to your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 16 Note: You may also connect to establish connectivity. Press the WPS button on the router/access point to initiate the configuration and...
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...174; XP Zero Configuration Utility and Vista WLAN Autoconfiguration. If you how to configure your desktop. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 17 Clicking on 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. The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to page 29. Section...
...174; XP Zero Configuration Utility and Vista WLAN Autoconfiguration. If you how to configure your desktop. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 17 Clicking on 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. The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to page 29. Section...
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... the drop-down menu and click Activate to the Wireless Security section for available wireless networks in your area. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 18 To connect to the next page. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless connection. If the network is secure.You...
... the drop-down menu and click Activate to the Wireless Security section for available wireless networks in your area. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 18 To connect to the next page. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless connection. If the network is secure.You...
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... Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) System is recommended to other WPS-enabled devices. For more information. Refer to page 14. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 19 "Push Button Configuration" (PBC) is a unique number generated randomly by clicking on the virtual button, then pushing the physical button on WPS...
... Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) System is recommended to other WPS-enabled devices. For more information. Refer to page 14. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 19 "Push Button Configuration" (PBC) is a unique number generated randomly by clicking on the virtual button, then pushing the physical button on WPS...
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This screen will appear once you have successfully established connection with your network, press the WPS button on your access point or router to your network. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 20 Section 3 - Press the WPS button located on the adapter and hold for two seconds until the wizard screen appears. 2. To connect to continue. Configuration Push Button 1.
This screen will appear once you have successfully established connection with your network, press the WPS button on your access point or router to your network. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 20 Section 3 - Press the WPS button located on the adapter and hold for two seconds until the wizard screen appears. 2. To connect to continue. Configuration Push Button 1.
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... for instructions. Section 3 - Write down the number on the screen. Enter this number in your access point or wireless router is close by. Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 21
... for instructions. Section 3 - Write down the number on the screen. Enter this number in your access point or wireless router is close by. Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 21