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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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... street to keep track of all your desktop computer case, the DWA-131 can enable Draft 802.11n wireless connectivity by connecting this USB Adapter without having to call the teenager from IEEE Standard 802.11g and Draft 802.11n specifications. The D-Link Wireless Manager is great for travel and a convenient solution for those...
... street to keep track of all your desktop computer case, the DWA-131 can enable Draft 802.11n wireless connectivity by connecting this USB Adapter without having to call the teenager from IEEE Standard 802.11g and Draft 802.11n specifications. The D-Link Wireless Manager is great for travel and a convenient solution for those...
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You may also use 802.1x for wireless authentication. • Position the DWA-131 almost anywhere in your data and communication than has previously been available. 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 via an access...
You may also use 802.1x for wireless authentication. • Position the DWA-131 almost anywhere in your data and communication than has previously been available. 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 via an access...
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Section 1 - D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Product Overview Hardware Overview USB Port Used to connect the DWA-131 to page 19. Refer to your computer. 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-131 User Manual Product Overview Hardware Overview USB Port Used to connect the DWA-131 to page 19. Refer to your computer. 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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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. In the run box type "D:\DWA131.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of 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 computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Section 2 - Turn on your CD-ROM drive). Click Install Drivers D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 11
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. In the run box type "D:\DWA131.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of 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 computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Section 2 - Turn on your CD-ROM drive). Click Install Drivers D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 11
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If you to page 17. Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 13 If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. The following instructions will now appear. 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). Section 2 -
If you to page 17. Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 13 If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. The following instructions will now appear. 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). Section 2 -
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Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link DWA-131 USB Adapter Look under Device Status to Network Adapters. D-Link DWA-131 Wireless USB Adapter D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 40 Right-click on D-Link DWA-131 USB Adapter. Select Properties to continue. Section 5 - Click OK to check that the device is working properly.
Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link DWA-131 USB Adapter Look under Device Status to Network Adapters. D-Link DWA-131 Wireless USB Adapter D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 40 Right-click on D-Link DWA-131 USB Adapter. Select Properties to continue. Section 5 - Click OK to check that the device is working properly.
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... on the WLAN icon in the computer's USB port. The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting.) D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 41 The computer does not recognize the DWA-131 Wireless USB Adapter. If not, there may be a problem with the DWA-131 installed is unable to connect to completely remove... Infrastructure mode, make sure to the wireless network and/or the Internet. • Check that the DWA-131 Wireless USB Adapter is default. (Double-click on the settings for D-Link products is properly seated in the taskbar. If not, check that the AC power and Ethernet cables...
... on the WLAN icon in the computer's USB port. The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting.) D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 41 The computer does not recognize the DWA-131 Wireless USB Adapter. If not, there may be a problem with the DWA-131 installed is unable to connect to completely remove... Infrastructure mode, make sure to the wireless network and/or the Internet. • Check that the DWA-131 Wireless USB Adapter is default. (Double-click on the settings for D-Link products is properly seated in the taskbar. If not, check that the AC power and Ethernet cables...
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...: Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers. Wireless network is expanding everywhere not just at home or office. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 46 Tips Here are a few setup steps and tips to help you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from the...on same frequency. Centralize your router or Access Point Make sure you place the router/access point in public places is wireless used? Using a D-Link USB Adapter with your network for the first time it for the best performance. If you have a two-story home, you install a wireless network...
...: Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers. Wireless network is expanding everywhere not just at home or office. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 46 Tips Here are a few setup steps and tips to help you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from the...on same frequency. Centralize your router or Access Point Make sure you place the router/access point in public places is wireless used? Using a D-Link USB Adapter with your network for the first time it for the best performance. If you have a two-story home, you install a wireless network...
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...detail information on each computer. Directly connecting to set it up. An Ad-Hoc* network contains only clients, such as the DWA-131 do not support ad-hoc mode. All the adapters must be in Ad-Hoc mode to the wireless router or access point. ...USB Adapters. Wireless Basics Security Don't let you next-door neighbors or intruders connect to an access point or wireless router. • Ad-Hoc - An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. Secure your wireless network. Unfortunately 802.11g/n products such as laptops with the DWA-131. D-Link DWA-131...
...detail information on each computer. Directly connecting to set it up. An Ad-Hoc* network contains only clients, such as the DWA-131 do not support ad-hoc mode. All the adapters must be in Ad-Hoc mode to the wireless router or access point. ...USB Adapters. Wireless Basics Security Don't let you next-door neighbors or intruders connect to an access point or wireless router. • Ad-Hoc - An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. Secure your wireless network. Unfortunately 802.11g/n products such as laptops with the DWA-131. D-Link DWA-131...
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...signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11n-draft and 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Appendix C - D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 51 Environmental factors will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, ... actual data throughput rate. Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0) • IEEE 802.11g Bus Type • USB 2.0 (1.1 compatible) Security • WPA/WPA2 -
...signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11n-draft and 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Appendix C - D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 51 Environmental factors will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, ... actual data throughput rate. Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0) • IEEE 802.11g Bus Type • USB 2.0 (1.1 compatible) Security • WPA/WPA2 -
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...may cause undesired operation. Operation is subject to channels 1 through 11. IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of the FCC Rules. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 57 This device complies with Part 15 of this device must not be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the ... with side slot configuration. These limits are designed to products purchased outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local D-Link office. For detailed warranty information applicable to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with side mounted...
...may cause undesired operation. Operation is subject to channels 1 through 11. IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of the FCC Rules. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 57 This device complies with Part 15 of this device must not be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the ... with side slot configuration. These limits are designed to products purchased outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local D-Link office. For detailed warranty information applicable to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with side mounted...