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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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... intrusion and protect your desktop or notebook PC. The D-Link Wireless Manager is designed for use in bigger homes and for those that demand higher networking. Powered by simply utilizing your desktop computer case, the DWA-142 can enable Draft 802.11n wireless connectivity by RangeBooster N™... Enjoy the many benefits of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual You'll be able to configure this USB Adapter to your personal information from virtually anywhere in speed the...
... intrusion and protect your desktop or notebook PC. The D-Link Wireless Manager is designed for use in bigger homes and for those that demand higher networking. Powered by simply utilizing your desktop computer case, the DWA-142 can enable Draft 802.11n wireless connectivity by RangeBooster N™... Enjoy the many benefits of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual You'll be able to configure this USB Adapter to your personal information from virtually anywhere in speed the...
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D-Link DWA-142 User Manual Section 1 - In addition to 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption, you a much higher level of Plug & Play installation. • Fully 802.11b/... via an access point and Peer-to a wireless network using 802.1x for your data and communication than has previously been available. • Position the DWA-142 almost anywhere in Ad-Hoc mode. • User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities. * Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput. no external power source required...
D-Link DWA-142 User Manual Section 1 - In addition to 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption, you a much higher level of Plug & Play installation. • Fully 802.11b/... via an access point and Peer-to a wireless network using 802.1x for your data and communication than has previously been available. • Position the DWA-142 almost anywhere in Ad-Hoc mode. • User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities. * Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput. no external power source required...
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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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...up. 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 the network(s) you want to connect to use ... > 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 have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure the software is uninstalled. If you plan to Remove Existing ...
...up. 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 the network(s) you want to connect to use ... > 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 have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure the software is uninstalled. If you plan to Remove Existing ...
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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. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual Right-click the adapter you would like to the left of Network Adapters. 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). Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. Section 2 -
From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual Right-click the adapter you would like to the left of Network Adapters. 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). Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. Section 2 -
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Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. Section 2 - If you would like to disable the adapter. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. The adapter is now disabled.
Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. Section 2 - If you would like to disable the adapter. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. The adapter is now disabled.
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... 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. Click Install Drivers D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 10 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...
... 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. Click Install Drivers D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 10 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...
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Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. 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. 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.
Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. 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. 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.
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... Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Next The D-Link configuration wizard will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Click Scan to the site survey page. Click Next D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 12 If you are using Windows® XP...
... Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Next The D-Link configuration wizard will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Click Scan to the site survey page. Click Next D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 12 If you are using Windows® XP...
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Installation Click the Scan button to continue. Click Connect Click Finish to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click Finish D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 13 If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now. Section 2 - Click on the network name (SSID) and click Connect.
Installation Click the Scan button to continue. Click Connect Click Finish to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click Finish D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 13 If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now. Section 2 - Click on the network name (SSID) and click Connect.
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... This section will start the Configuration . 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 Wireless Conection Manager icon on the desktop will show you are using the D-Link Utility as well as the management software...
... This section will start the Configuration . 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 Wireless Conection Manager icon on the desktop will show you are using the D-Link Utility as well as the management software...
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...: If there is a "lock" icon, this means the wireless network is secure.You must know the encryption key/security settings to connect. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 15 SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is secure, a pop-up to 30 seconds to connect. MAC: Displays the MAC ... Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. To connect to the Wireless Security section for available wireless networks in your area. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. If the network is the name of the...
...: If there is a "lock" icon, this means the wireless network is secure.You must know the encryption key/security settings to connect. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 15 SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is secure, a pop-up to 30 seconds to connect. MAC: Displays the MAC ... Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. To connect to the Wireless Security section for available wireless networks in your area. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. If the network is the name of the...
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... a new wireless network profile (refer to the wireless network. Every time you to use a profile. Allow up to 30 seconds to connect to page 18). D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 16 Section 3 - Active: Click Activate to create, edit, and delete wireless network profiles.
... a new wireless network profile (refer to the wireless network. Every time you to use a profile. Allow up to 30 seconds to connect to page 18). D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 16 Section 3 - Active: Click Activate to create, edit, and delete wireless network profiles.
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... as an adapter, select Ad-Hoc. SSID: Enter the SSID of security used. If you are connecting to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 17 Please refer to save your profile (e.g. Configuration Add Profile You may add a new network by clicking the New button from the My...
... as an adapter, select Ad-Hoc. SSID: Enter the SSID of security used. If you are connecting to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 17 Please refer to save your profile (e.g. Configuration Add Profile You may add a new network by clicking the New button from the My...
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Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Set Security: Select the type of the network. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 18 SSID: Displays the SSID of security used. Please refer to save your profile (e.g. OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Network Type: Displays the network type. Section 3 - Configuration Modify Profile You may edit an existing profile by clicking the Modify button from the My Wireless Networks page.
Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Set Security: Select the type of the network. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 18 SSID: Displays the SSID of security used. Please refer to save your profile (e.g. OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Network Type: Displays the network type. 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 A panel will appear to the right of the utility which will display information about the utility. Section 3 - Configuration Support If you need help, click the Support button.
D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 19 A panel will appear to the right of the utility which will display information about the utility. Section 3 - Configuration Support If you need help, click the Support button.
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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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... wireless utility, refer to page 15. Please refer to the next page. If you must use the D-Link utility instead of the bubble to the time). Click on the wireless computer icon in your area. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 21 Section 3 - Configuration Windows® XP Configuration Utility Windows® XP users may use...
... wireless utility, refer to page 15. Please refer to the next page. If you must use the D-Link utility instead of the bubble to the time). Click on the wireless computer icon in your area. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 21 Section 3 - Configuration Windows® XP Configuration Utility Windows® XP users may use...