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... Getting Started 7 Remove Existing Installations 7 Disable Other Wireless Adapters 8 Adapter Installation 10 Configuration 14 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 14 Wireless Networks 15 My Wireless Networks 16 Support 19 About 20 Windows®...Link Wireless Connection Manager 30 Using the Windows® XP Utility 32 Troubleshooting 34 Wireless Installation Considerations 38 Wireless Basics 39 Networking Basics 44 Check your IP address 44 Statically Assign an IP address 45 Technical Specifications 46 Contacting Technical Support 48 Warranty 49 Registration 55 D-Link DWA-142...
... Getting Started 7 Remove Existing Installations 7 Disable Other Wireless Adapters 8 Adapter Installation 10 Configuration 14 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 14 Wireless Networks 15 My Wireless Networks 16 Support 19 About 20 Windows®...Link Wireless Connection Manager 30 Using the Windows® XP Utility 32 Troubleshooting 34 Wireless Installation Considerations 38 Wireless Basics 39 Networking Basics 44 Check your IP address 44 Statically Assign an IP address 45 Technical Specifications 46 Contacting Technical Support 48 Warranty 49 Registration 55 D-Link DWA-142...
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Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link DWA-142 Wireless 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® 2000 (Service ... of RAM • A draft 802.11n or 802.11b/g access point (for Infrastructure mode), or another draft 802.11n wireless adapter (for Ad-Hoc mode.) D-Link DWA-142 User Manual Section 1 -
Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link DWA-142 Wireless 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® 2000 (Service ... of RAM • A draft 802.11n or 802.11b/g access point (for Infrastructure mode), or another draft 802.11n wireless adapter (for Ad-Hoc mode.) D-Link DWA-142 User Manual Section 1 -
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... factors, including volume of wireless connectivity today! * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from down the street to a RangeBooster N Router and stay connected from being exposed. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual Environmental conditions will vary. You'll be able to configure this USB Adapter to help you step-by simply utilizing your desktop computer...
... factors, including volume of wireless connectivity today! * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from down the street to a RangeBooster N Router and stay connected from being exposed. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual Environmental conditions will vary. You'll be able to configure this USB Adapter to help you step-by simply utilizing your desktop computer...
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... 802.11n compliant. • Powered by the USB port; no external power source required. • USB 2.0 standard*. • Better Security with 802.1x and WPA - D-Link DWA-142 User Manual Product Overview Features • Compact size for your data and communication than has previously been available. • Position the...
... 802.11n compliant. • Powered by the USB port; no external power source required. • USB 2.0 standard*. • Better Security with 802.1x and WPA - D-Link DWA-142 User Manual Product Overview Features • Compact size for your data and communication than has previously been available. • Position the...
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Product Overview Hardware Overview USB Port Used to connect the DWA-142 to your computer. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual Section 1 -
Product Overview Hardware Overview USB Port Used to connect the DWA-142 to your computer. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual Section 1 -
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...the settings such as the SSID and security settings of the network(s) you 've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the software is uninstalled. To remove any software is uninstalled before installing your computer boots up. Section 2 - Some ... > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual Also, if you plan to use the built-in device manager before installing the new software. If you have a built-in wireless...
...the settings such as the SSID and security settings of the network(s) you 've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the software is uninstalled. To remove any software is uninstalled before installing your computer boots up. Section 2 - Some ... > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual Also, if you plan to use the built-in device manager before installing the new software. If you have a built-in wireless...
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From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Right-click the adapter you would like to the left of Network Adapters. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. 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). D-Link DWA-142 User Manual
From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Right-click the adapter you would like to the left of Network Adapters. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. 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). D-Link DWA-142 User Manual
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Disabling the adapter will be displayed. If you would like to disable the adapter. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-142 User Manual The adapter is now disabled.
Disabling the adapter will be displayed. If you would like to disable the adapter. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-142 User Manual The adapter is now disabled.
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..." (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run. Click Install Drivers D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 10 The step-by-step instructions that follow are similar for the other Windows operating systems.... If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-142 Driver CD in Windows XP. Section 2 - The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. When the autorun screen appears...
..." (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run. Click Install Drivers D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 10 The step-by-step instructions that follow are similar for the other Windows operating systems.... If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-142 Driver CD in Windows XP. Section 2 - The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. When the autorun screen appears...
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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. To install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-142, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. Click Next D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 11
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. To install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-142, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. Click Next D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 11
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Click Next D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 12 If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will have the option to use either the D-Link utility or the built-in Windows® Wireless utility. If you are using Windows® XP (SP2), you will now appear. Click Next The D-Link configuration wizard will automatically be brought to...
Click Next D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 12 If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will have the option to use either the D-Link utility or the built-in Windows® Wireless utility. If you are using Windows® XP (SP2), you will now appear. Click Next The D-Link configuration wizard will automatically be brought to...
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Click Connect Click Finish to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click Finish D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 13 Click on the network name (SSID) and click Connect. Installation Click the Scan button to continue. Section 2 - If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now.
Click Connect Click Finish to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click Finish D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 13 Click on the network name (SSID) and click Connect. Installation Click the Scan button to continue. Section 2 - If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now.
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... adapter using Windows® XP, please skip to page 22. Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration . D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-142 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the Windows® XP Zero Configuration Utility. The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings ...
... adapter using Windows® XP, please skip to page 22. Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration . D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-142 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the Windows® XP Zero Configuration Utility. The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings ...
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... secure.You must know the encryption key/security settings to the Wireless Security section for available wireless networks in your area. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 15 Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless network. If the ... window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. Section 3 - To connect to connect. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. Activate Button: Select a wireless network...
... secure.You must know the encryption key/security settings to the Wireless Security section for available wireless networks in your area. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 15 Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless network. If the ... window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. Section 3 - To connect to connect. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. Activate Button: Select a wireless network...
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D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 16 Every time you to create, edit, and delete wireless network profiles. Delete: Click Delete to the wireless network. Allow up to 30 ...
D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 16 Every time you to create, edit, and delete wireless network profiles. Delete: Click Delete to the wireless network. Allow up to 30 ...
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Please refer to another wireless client such as an adapter, select Ad-Hoc. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 17 If you are connecting to save your profile (e.g. OK Button: Click OK to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. Profile Name: ...
Please refer to another wireless client such as an adapter, select Ad-Hoc. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 17 If you are connecting to save your profile (e.g. OK Button: Click OK to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. Profile Name: ...
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Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). SSID: Displays the SSID of security used. Set Security: Select the type of the network. OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. Please refer to save your profile (e.g. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 18 Section 3 - Configuration Modify Profile You may edit an existing profile by clicking the Modify button from the My Wireless Networks page. Network Type: Displays the network type.
Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). SSID: Displays the SSID of security used. Set Security: Select the type of the network. OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. Please refer to save your profile (e.g. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 18 Section 3 - Configuration Modify Profile You may edit an existing profile by clicking the Modify button from the My Wireless Networks page. Network Type: Displays the network type.
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Section 3 - Configuration Support If you need help, click the Support button. A panel will appear to the right of the utility which will display information about the utility. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 19
Section 3 - Configuration Support If you need help, click the Support button. A panel will appear to the right of the utility which will display information about the utility. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 19
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Configuration About The About screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the DWA-142. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 20 Section 3 -
Configuration About The About screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the DWA-142. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 20 Section 3 -
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.... Please refer to access the utility. Select View Available Wireless Networks. Click on the wireless computer icon in wireless utility. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 21 Refer to the time). If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on connecting to the next page. The utility will ...
.... Please refer to access the utility. Select View Available Wireless Networks. Click on the wireless computer icon in wireless utility. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 21 Refer to the time). If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on connecting to the next page. The utility will ...