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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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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 - 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
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... by simply utilizing your desktop or notebook PC. D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you . Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual The DWA-142 is designed for use in speed the DWA-142 Wireless USB Adapter is included with this USB Adapter to...help you step-by RangeBooster N™ technology, the DWA-142 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception than 802.11g*. Compact in size, robust in bigger homes and for desktop or notebook PCs. The D-Link Wireless Manager is great for travel and a convenient...
... by simply utilizing your desktop or notebook PC. D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you . Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual The DWA-142 is designed for use in speed the DWA-142 Wireless USB Adapter is included with this USB Adapter to...help you step-by RangeBooster N™ technology, the DWA-142 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception than 802.11g*. Compact in size, robust in bigger homes and for desktop or notebook PCs. The D-Link Wireless Manager is great for travel and a convenient...
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Section 1 - D-Link DWA-142 User Manual In addition to 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption, you a much higher level of Plug & Play installation. • Fully 802.11b/802....) providing you can also securely connect to a wireless network using 802.1x for your data and communication than has previously been available. • Position the DWA-142 almost anywhere in your workspace to achieve the best reception possible. • Supports Infrastructure networks via an access point and Peer-to-Peer communication in...
Section 1 - D-Link DWA-142 User Manual In addition to 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption, you a much higher level of Plug & Play installation. • Fully 802.11b/802....) providing you can also securely connect to a wireless network using 802.1x for your data and communication than has previously been available. • Position the DWA-142 almost anywhere in your workspace to achieve the best reception possible. • Supports Infrastructure networks via an access point and Peer-to-Peer communication in...
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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 - Product Overview Hardware Overview USB Port Used to connect the DWA-142 to your computer. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual
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... Some utilities may use multiple adapters at different times, make sure the utilities are not set to load when your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters • Disable any built-in ... 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 through the installation process. Installation Installation This section will walk you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable...
... Some utilities may use multiple adapters at different times, make sure the utilities are not set to load when your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters • Disable any built-in ... 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 through the installation process. Installation Installation This section will walk you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable...
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From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Section 2 - To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable and select Disable. Right-click the adapter you would like 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. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual
From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Section 2 - To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable and select Disable. Right-click the adapter you would like 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. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual
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Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. If you would like to disable the adapter. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual The adapter is now disabled. Section 2 -
Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. If you would like to disable the adapter. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual The adapter is now disabled. Section 2 -
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... 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. In the run box type "D:\ DWA-142.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer, go to Start > Run. When the autorun screen appears, ...click Install Drivers. The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-142 USB Adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Turn on your CD-ROM drive).
... 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. In the run box type "D:\ DWA-142.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer, go to Start > Run. When the autorun screen appears, ...click Install Drivers. The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-142 USB Adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Turn on your CD-ROM drive).
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Click Next By default setup will appear. Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 11 Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. Section 2 - 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. Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 11 Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. Section 2 - 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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Section 2 - Click Next D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 12 If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Click Scan to use either the D-Link utility or the built-in Windows® Wireless utility. If you are using Windows® XP (SP2), you will automatically be brought to ...the site survey page. Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Next The D-Link configuration wizard will have the option to display the site survey page. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will now appear. Installation Insert the...
Section 2 - Click Next D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 12 If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Click Scan to use either the D-Link utility or the built-in Windows® Wireless utility. If you are using Windows® XP (SP2), you will automatically be brought to ...the site survey page. Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Next The D-Link configuration wizard will have the option to display the site survey page. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will now appear. Installation Insert the...
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Click Connect Click Finish to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Installation Click the Scan button to continue. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now. Click Finish D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 13 Section 2 - Click on the network name (SSID) and click Connect.
Click Connect Click Finish to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Installation Click the Scan button to continue. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now. Click Finish D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 13 Section 2 - Click on the network name (SSID) and click Connect.
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... section will start the Configuration . Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® XP, please skip to page 22. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 14 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...
... section will start the Configuration . Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® XP, please skip to page 22. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 14 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...
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... Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. Enter the security information to connect (refer to connect. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 15 Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless connection. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available...click Activate to connect. To connect to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. MAC: Displays the MAC address of ...
... Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. Enter the security information to connect (refer to connect. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 15 Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless connection. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available...click Activate to connect. To connect to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. MAC: Displays the MAC address of ...
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... Modify to edit a current profile (refer to remove a profile. Delete: Click Delete to page 19). Profile Details: The Profile Details section will automatically be created. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 16 Section 3 - Configuration My Wireless Networks The My Wireless Networks page will allow you connect to a network using the Wireless Networks page, a profile...
... Modify to edit a current profile (refer to remove a profile. Delete: Click Delete to page 19). Profile Details: The Profile Details section will automatically be created. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 16 Section 3 - Configuration My Wireless Networks The My Wireless Networks page will allow you connect to a network using the Wireless Networks page, a profile...
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Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Network Type: Select the network type. Please refer to save your profile (e.g. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 17 Section 3 - Home, Office, Coffee Shop). OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. If you are connecting to ...
Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Network Type: Select the network type. Please refer to save your profile (e.g. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 17 Section 3 - Home, Office, Coffee Shop). OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. If you are connecting to ...
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Set Security: Select the type of the network. Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Network Type: Displays the network type. SSID: Displays the SSID of security used. OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. Please refer to save your profile (e.g. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). 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.
Set Security: Select the type of the network. Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Network Type: Displays the network type. SSID: Displays the SSID of security used. OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. Please refer to save your profile (e.g. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). 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.
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D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 19 Configuration Support If you need help, click the Support button. Section 3 - A panel will appear to the right of the utility which will display information about the utility.
D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 19 Configuration Support If you need help, click the Support button. Section 3 - A panel will appear to the right of the utility which will display information about the utility.
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D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 20 Configuration About The About screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the DWA-142. Section 3 -
D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 20 Configuration About The About screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the DWA-142. Section 3 -
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...next to a secure network. If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the wireless computer icon in wireless utility. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 21 Click on connecting to the time). The following instructions are using Windows® 2000, you must use the built...-in your area. If you want to use the D-Link utility instead of the bubble to page 15. Select View Available Wireless Networks. Section 3 - Configuration Windows® XP Configuration Utility Windows...
...next to a secure network. If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the wireless computer icon in wireless utility. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 21 Click on connecting to the time). The following instructions are using Windows® 2000, you must use the built...-in your area. If you want to use the D-Link utility instead of the bubble to page 15. Select View Available Wireless Networks. Section 3 - Configuration Windows® XP Configuration Utility Windows...