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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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...step-by RangeBooster N™ technology, the DWA-142 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception than 802.11g*. Section 1 - Environmental conditions will vary. D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you . D-Link DWA-142 User Manual The D-Link Wireless Manager is a convenient wireless connectivity ... traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Product Overview Introduction The DWA-142 Wireless USB Adapter is included with this USB Adapter to a RangeBooster N Router and stay connected from down...
...step-by RangeBooster N™ technology, the DWA-142 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception than 802.11g*. Section 1 - Environmental conditions will vary. D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you . D-Link DWA-142 User Manual The D-Link Wireless Manager is a convenient wireless connectivity ... traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Product Overview Introduction The DWA-142 Wireless USB Adapter is included with this USB Adapter to a RangeBooster N Router and stay connected from down...
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... 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 Ad-Hoc mode. • User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities. * Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual
... 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 Ad-Hoc mode. • User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities. * Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual
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D-Link DWA-142 User Manual Product Overview Hardware Overview USB Port Used to connect the DWA-142 to your computer. Section 1 -
D-Link DWA-142 User Manual Product Overview Hardware Overview USB Port Used to connect the DWA-142 to your computer. Section 1 -
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... > 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. Windows® XP users may cause ...software is uninstalled before installing your computer boots up. If you want to connect to load when your D-Link adapter. Getting Started Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters • Disable ...
... > 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. Windows® XP users may cause ...software is uninstalled before installing your computer boots up. If you want to connect to load when your D-Link adapter. Getting Started Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters • Disable ...
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Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. 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). Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. 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 the left of Network Adapters. Section 2 -
Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. 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). Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. 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 the left of Network Adapters. Section 2 -
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Disabling the adapter will be displayed. The adapter is now disabled. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual Section 2 - If you would like to disable the adapter.
Disabling the adapter will be displayed. The adapter is now disabled. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual Section 2 - If you would like to disable the adapter.
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...Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-142 USB Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). 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. Click Install Drivers D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 10 The step-by-step...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. The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. Turn on your computer, go to Start...
...Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-142 USB Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). 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. Click Install Drivers D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 10 The step-by-step...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. The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. Turn on your computer, go to Start...
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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 Select the Program Files folder location. Click Next By default setup will appear. Click Next D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 11 Section 2 - Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the 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 Select the Program Files folder location. Click Next By default setup will appear. Click Next D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 11 Section 2 - Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location.
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...® XP (SP2), you will now appear. Click Next D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 12 If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will have the option to the site survey page. Click Next The D-Link configuration wizard will automatically be brought to use either the D-Link utility or the built-in Windows® Wireless utility...
...® XP (SP2), you will now appear. Click Next D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 12 If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will have the option to the site survey page. Click Next The D-Link configuration wizard will automatically be brought to use either the D-Link utility or the built-in Windows® Wireless utility...
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Click Finish D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 13 If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Section 2 - Installation Click the Scan button to restart my computer now. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Connect. Click Connect Click Finish to continue.
Click Finish D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 13 If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Section 2 - Installation Click the Scan button to restart my computer now. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Connect. Click Connect Click Finish to continue.
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... the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® XP, please skip to page 22. If you how to the wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 14 Section 3 - 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...
... the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® XP, please skip to page 22. If you how to the wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 14 Section 3 - 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...
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... is 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 Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. Activate Button: Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down menu and click Activate to a network, simply...
... is 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 Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. Activate Button: Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down menu and click Activate to a network, simply...
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... delete wireless network profiles. Modify: Click Modify to edit a current profile (refer to use a profile. Profile Details: The Profile Details section will automatically be created. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 16 Active: Click Activate to page 19). Section 3 - Delete: Click Delete to a network using the Wireless Networks page, a profile will display information about...
... delete wireless network profiles. Modify: Click Modify to edit a current profile (refer to use a profile. Profile Details: The Profile Details section will automatically be created. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 16 Active: Click Activate to page 19). Section 3 - Delete: Click Delete to a network using the Wireless Networks page, a profile will display information about...
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Network Type: Select the network type. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 17 Section 3 - Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Please refer to another wireless client such as an adapter, select Ad-Hoc. Home, ...
Network Type: Select the network type. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 17 Section 3 - Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Please refer to another wireless client such as an adapter, select Ad-Hoc. Home, ...
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Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. SSID: Displays the SSID of security used. Set Security: Select the type of the network. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Network Type: Displays the network type. Section 3 - Please refer to save your profile (e.g. Configuration Modify Profile You may edit an existing profile by clicking the Modify button from the My Wireless Networks page. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 18
Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. SSID: Displays the SSID of security used. Set Security: Select the type of the network. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Network Type: Displays the network type. Section 3 - Please refer to save your profile (e.g. Configuration Modify Profile You may edit an existing profile by clicking the Modify button from the My Wireless Networks page. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 18
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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. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 19 Configuration Support If you need help, click the Support button.
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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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... corner next to access the utility. Configuration Windows® XP Configuration Utility Windows® XP users may use the D-Link utility. Please refer to a secure network. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 21 If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the wireless computer icon in wireless utility. Section...; XP wireless utility, refer to the next page. The following instructions are using Windows® 2000, you want to use the D-Link utility instead of the bubble to the time). If you are for information on a network and click the Connect button. If you...
... corner next to access the utility. Configuration Windows® XP Configuration Utility Windows® XP users may use the D-Link utility. Please refer to a secure network. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 21 If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the wireless computer icon in wireless utility. Section...; XP wireless utility, refer to the next page. The following instructions are using Windows® 2000, you want to use the D-Link utility instead of the bubble to the time). If you are for information on a network and click the Connect button. If you...