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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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...11n specifications. The DWA-142 is designed for use in speed the DWA-142 Wireless USB Adapter is included with this USB Adapter to keep track of wireless connectivity today! * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from virtually anywhere in the home. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual ...Section 1 - This USB Adapter supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption to prevent outside intrusion and protect your most frequently accessed networks. D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you . Actual data throughput...
...11n specifications. The DWA-142 is designed for use in speed the DWA-142 Wireless USB Adapter is included with this USB Adapter to keep track of wireless connectivity today! * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from virtually anywhere in the home. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual ...Section 1 - This USB Adapter supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption to prevent outside intrusion and protect your most frequently accessed networks. D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you . Actual data throughput...
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... 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 In addition to 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption, 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 ...
... 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 In addition to 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption, 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 ...
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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 - D-Link DWA-142 User Manual
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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 If you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in wireless utility for all adapters. Some utilities may use multiple... make sure the software is uninstalled. Installation Installation This section will walk you want to connect to load when your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of the network(s) you through the installation process. ...
...> Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual If you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in wireless utility for all adapters. Some utilities may use multiple... make sure the software is uninstalled. Installation Installation This section will walk you want to connect to load when your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of the network(s) you through the installation process. ...
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From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Right-click the adapter you would like to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable and select Disable. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 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.
From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Right-click the adapter you would like to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable and select Disable. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 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.
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D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 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. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. If you would like to disable the adapter. Section 2 -
D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 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. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. If you would like to disable the adapter. Section 2 -
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... the driver software from the D-Link CD. Section 2 - 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.... When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. Click Install Drivers D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 10 Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the...
... the driver software from the D-Link CD. Section 2 - 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.... When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. Click Install Drivers D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 10 Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the...
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Click Next D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 11 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. Section 2 - Click Next Select the Program Files folder location.
Click Next D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 11 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. Section 2 - Click Next Select the Program Files folder location.
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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 have the option to display the ... survey page. Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Click Next D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 12 Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Next The...
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 have the option to display the ... survey page. Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Click Next D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 12 Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Next The...
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Click Connect Click Finish to restart my computer now. Click Finish D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 13 If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue. Section 2 - Installation Click the Scan button to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click on the network name (SSID) and click Connect.
Click Connect Click Finish to restart my computer now. Click Finish D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 13 If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue. Section 2 - Installation Click the Scan button to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click on the network name (SSID) and click Connect.
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... manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to page 22. Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® XP, please skip to the wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 14 Section 3 - Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration .
... manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to page 22. Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® XP, please skip to the wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 14 Section 3 - Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration .
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..., a pop-up to 30 seconds to connect. MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless network. Enter the security information to connect (refer to connect. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 15 Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is secure.You must know the encryption key/security settings...
..., a pop-up to 30 seconds to connect. MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless network. Enter the security information to connect (refer to connect. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 15 Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is secure.You must know the encryption key/security settings...
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New Button: Click New to create a new wireless network profile (refer to the wireless network. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 16 Allow up to 30 seconds to connect to page 18). Every time you to use a profile. Modify: Click Modify to edit a current ...
New Button: Click New to create a new wireless network profile (refer to the wireless network. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 16 Allow up to 30 seconds to connect to page 18). Every time you to use a profile. Modify: Click Modify to edit a current ...
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... for more information. SSID: Enter the SSID of security used. If you are connecting to another wireless client such as an adapter, select Ad-Hoc. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 17 If you are connecting to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for...
... for more information. SSID: Enter the SSID of security used. If you are connecting to another wireless client such as an adapter, select Ad-Hoc. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 17 If you are connecting to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for...
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OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Section 3 - Network Type: Displays the network type. Please refer to save your profile (e.g. Set Security: Select the type of the network. SSID: Displays the SSID of security used. 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. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Section 3 - Network Type: Displays the network type. Please refer to save your profile (e.g. Set Security: Select the type of the network. SSID: Displays the SSID of security used. 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.
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D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 19 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. Section 3 -
D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 19 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. Section 3 -
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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 - 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
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...will display any available wireless networks in your area. If you must use the built-in wireless utility. Refer to the next page. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 21 Click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner next to access the utility. Configuration Windows®...; XP Configuration Utility Windows® XP users may use the D-Link utility. If you are for information on the center of the Windows® XP wireless utility, refer to the Wireless Security section for...
...will display any available wireless networks in your area. If you must use the built-in wireless utility. Refer to the next page. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 21 Click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner next to access the utility. Configuration Windows®...; XP Configuration Utility Windows® XP users may use the D-Link utility. If you are for information on the center of the Windows® XP wireless utility, refer to the Wireless Security section for...