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...25 Configure WEP 26 Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 26 Using the Windows® XP Utility 28 Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase 30 Using the D-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...
...25 Configure WEP 26 Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 26 Using the Windows® XP Utility 28 Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase 30 Using the D-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 Pack 4) or XP (Service Pack 2) • CD-ROM Drive • 300MHz processor and...
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 Pack 4) or XP (Service Pack 2) • CD-ROM Drive • 300MHz processor and...
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... walk you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure any old software: Windows® XP users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual Some utilities may use multiple adapters at different times, make sure...
... walk you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure any old software: Windows® XP users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual Some utilities may use multiple adapters at different times, make sure...
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... not automatically start on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-142 Driver CD in Windows XP. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. In the run box type "D:\ DWA-142.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install...
... not automatically start on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-142 Driver CD in Windows XP. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. In the run box type "D:\ DWA-142.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install...
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Click Next By default setup will appear. Section 2 - 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. 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 By default setup will appear. Section 2 - 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. To install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-142, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive.
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...be brought to the site survey page. Click Scan to use either the D-Link utility or the built-in Windows® Wireless utility. Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Next D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 12 If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will have the ...option to display the site survey page. If you are using Windows® XP (SP2), you will now appear. Section 2 - Installation Insert...
...be brought to the site survey page. Click Scan to use either the D-Link utility or the built-in Windows® Wireless utility. Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Next D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 12 If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will have the ...option to display the site survey page. If you are using Windows® XP (SP2), you will now appear. Section 2 - Installation Insert...
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... the user an easy interface to change any settings related to configure your desktop. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 14 Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration . Section 3 - D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-142 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the Windows® XP Zero Configuration Utility. Double-click the Wireless Conection Manager icon on...
... the user an easy interface to change any settings related to configure your desktop. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 14 Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration . Section 3 - D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-142 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the Windows® XP Zero Configuration Utility. Double-click the Wireless Conection Manager icon on...
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.... Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless connection. If the network is secure.You must know the encryption key/security settings to connect. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 15 Connect Button: Highlight a wireless...
.... Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless connection. If the network is secure.You must know the encryption key/security settings to connect. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 15 Connect Button: Highlight a wireless...
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... of the bubble to access the utility. Click on connecting to the next page. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 21 Select View Available Wireless Networks. Right-click on the center of the Windows® XP wireless utility, refer to a secure network. The utility will display any ...icon in your area. If you are for information on a network and click the Connect button. Configuration Windows® XP Configuration Utility Windows® XP users may use the D-Link utility. Refer to the Wireless Security section for Service Pack 2 users. The following instructions are using...
... of the bubble to access the utility. Click on connecting to the next page. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 21 Select View Available Wireless Networks. Right-click on the center of the Windows® XP wireless utility, refer to a secure network. The utility will display any ...icon in your area. If you are for information on a network and click the Connect button. Configuration Windows® XP Configuration Utility Windows® XP users may use the D-Link utility. Refer to the Wireless Security section for Service Pack 2 users. The following instructions are using...
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D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 22 Select View Available Wireless Networks. In the Choose a Wireless Network window click Change Advanced Settings on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner next to use the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager you want to the time). Section 3 - Configuration Disabling The Windows® XP Utility If you must disable the Windows® XP wireless utility. Right-click on the left side below Related Tasks.
D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 22 Select View Available Wireless Networks. In the Choose a Wireless Network window click Change Advanced Settings on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner next to use the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager you want to the time). Section 3 - Configuration Disabling The Windows® XP Utility If you must disable the Windows® XP wireless utility. Right-click on the left side below Related Tasks.
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Section 3 - D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 23 Configuration In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window, uncheck Use Windows® to configure my wireless network settings and then click OK. Double-click the Wireless Conection Manager icon on your desktop.
Section 3 - D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 23 Configuration In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window, uncheck Use Windows® to configure my wireless network settings and then click OK. Double-click the Wireless Conection Manager icon on your desktop.
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Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 28 If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to know the WEP key being ...used. 1. Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Wireless Security Configure WEP Using the Windows® XP Utility It is recommended to...
Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 28 If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to know the WEP key being ...used. 1. Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Wireless Security Configure WEP Using the Windows® XP Utility It is recommended to...
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...WPA2 Passphrase Using the Windows® XP Utility It is recommended to enable WPA-PSK on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to know the WPA-PSK key being used. 1. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 32 ...Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (...
...WPA2 Passphrase Using the Windows® XP Utility It is recommended to enable WPA-PSK on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to know the WPA-PSK key being used. 1. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 32 ...Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (...
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If you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. Go to the following descriptions if you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to Start > My Computer > Properties. Section 5 - Read the following examples.) 1. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-142. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? Select the Hardware Tab. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 34
If you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. Go to the following descriptions if you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to Start > My Computer > Properties. Section 5 - Read the following examples.) 1. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-142. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? Select the Hardware Tab. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 34
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... 2. If not, check that the AC power and Ethernet cables are firmly connected. • Check that were previously loaded. 3. The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting.) • In Ad-Hoc mode, both wireless clients will need to completely remove drivers that the...and DNS settings are functioning properly. If Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the adapter, make sure the same Service Set Identifier (SSID) is unable to connect to the wireless network and/or the Internet. • Check that the DWA-142 Wireless Adapter is default. (Double-click on...
... 2. If not, check that the AC power and Ethernet cables are firmly connected. • Check that were previously loaded. 3. The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting.) • In Ad-Hoc mode, both wireless clients will need to completely remove drivers that the...and DNS settings are functioning properly. If Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the adapter, make sure the same Service Set Identifier (SSID) is unable to connect to the wireless network and/or the Internet. • Check that the DWA-142 Wireless Adapter is default. (Double-click on...
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...the steps below: Step 1 Windows® XP - From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties. Step 2 Right-click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections. Make sure that is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your router. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 45 Step 3 ...Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. Windows® 2000 - Step 4 Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that the ...
...the steps below: Step 1 Windows® XP - From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties. Step 2 Right-click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections. Make sure that is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your router. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 45 Step 3 ...Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. Windows® 2000 - Step 4 Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that the ...