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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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... to a RangeBooster N Router and stay connected from IEEE Standard 802.11g and Draft 802.11n specifications. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual Instead of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you . Environmental conditions will vary. Maximize wireless performance by RangeBooster N™ technology...
... to a RangeBooster N Router and stay connected from IEEE Standard 802.11g and Draft 802.11n specifications. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual Instead of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you . Environmental conditions will vary. Maximize wireless performance by RangeBooster N™ technology...
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...of Plug & Play installation. • Fully 802.11b/802.11g compatible. • Draft 802.11n compliant. • Powered by the USB port; D-Link DWA-142 User Manual no external power source required. • USB 2.0 standard*. • Better Security with 802.1x and WPA - In addition to 64-... 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-...
...of Plug & Play installation. • Fully 802.11b/802.11g compatible. • Draft 802.11n compliant. • Powered by the USB port; D-Link DWA-142 User Manual no external power source required. • USB 2.0 standard*. • Better Security with 802.1x and WPA - In addition to 64-... 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-...
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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 Installation Installation This section will walk you plan to use the built-in wireless adapters • Verify the settings such as the SSID... and security settings of the network(s) you want to connect to load when your computer boots up. Getting Started Before installing your D-Link adapter. Section 2 - Windows® XP users may cause a conflict with the new software. Also, if you have previously installed ...
...> Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual Installation Installation This section will walk you plan to use the built-in wireless adapters • Verify the settings such as the SSID... and security settings of the network(s) you want to connect to load when your computer boots up. Getting Started Before installing your D-Link adapter. Section 2 - Windows® XP users may cause a conflict with the new software. Also, if you have previously installed ...
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To prevent any unused Ethernet adapters). D-Link DWA-142 User Manual Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. Right-click the adapter you would like to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable and select Disable. 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 -
To prevent any unused Ethernet adapters). D-Link DWA-142 User Manual Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. Right-click the adapter you would like to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable and select Disable. 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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D-Link DWA-142 User Manual When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. Section 2 - Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. If you would like to disable the adapter. The adapter is now disabled.
D-Link DWA-142 User Manual When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. Section 2 - Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. If you would like to disable the adapter. The adapter is now disabled.
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... in the CD-ROM drive. 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 DWA-142 USB Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). Section 2 - The step-by-step instructions that follow are... 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 before installing the driver software from the...
... in the CD-ROM drive. 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 DWA-142 USB Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). Section 2 - The step-by-step instructions that follow are... 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 before installing the driver software from the...
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Section 2 - Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next By default setup will appear. 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 D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 11
Section 2 - Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next By default setup will appear. 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 D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 11
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... wizard will have the option to use either the D-Link utility or the built-in Windows® Wireless utility. Click Next D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 12 Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. Click Scan ...
... wizard will have the option to use either the D-Link utility or the built-in Windows® Wireless utility. Click Next D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 12 Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. Click Scan ...
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Section 2 - Installation Click the Scan button to continue. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Connect. Click Connect Click Finish to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). 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 - Installation Click the Scan button to continue. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Connect. Click Connect Click Finish to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). 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
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... provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to page 22. If you how to configure your desktop. 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...
... provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to page 22. If you how to configure your desktop. 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...
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... device. Enter the security information to connect (refer to connect. SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is secure, a pop-up to 30 seconds to connect. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 15 Security: If there is a "lock" icon, this means the wireless network is secure.You must know the encryption key/security settings to...
... device. Enter the security information to connect (refer to connect. SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is secure, a pop-up to 30 seconds to connect. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 15 Security: If there is a "lock" icon, this means the wireless network is secure.You must know the encryption key/security settings to...
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Section 3 - Allow up to 30 seconds to connect to page 18). Profile Details: The Profile Details section will automatically be created. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 16 Configuration My Wireless Networks The My Wireless Networks page will allow you connect to a network using the Wireless Networks page, a profile will ...
Section 3 - Allow up to 30 seconds to connect to page 18). Profile Details: The Profile Details section will automatically be created. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 16 Configuration My Wireless Networks The My Wireless Networks page will allow you connect to a network using the Wireless Networks page, a profile will ...
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...: Select the network type. Set Security: Select the type of the wireless network. OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 17 Please refer to save your profile (e.g. Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. If you are connecting to another wireless client such...
...: Select the network type. Set Security: Select the type of the wireless network. OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 17 Please refer to save your profile (e.g. Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. If you are connecting to another wireless client such...
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SSID: Displays the SSID of security used. OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 18 Home, Office, Coffee Shop). 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. Set Security: Select the type of the network. Section 3 - Network Type: Displays the network type. Profile Name: Enter a name for more information.
SSID: Displays the SSID of security used. OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 18 Home, Office, Coffee Shop). 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. Set Security: Select the type of the network. Section 3 - Network Type: Displays the network type. Profile Name: Enter a name for more information.
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D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 19 Section 3 - A panel will appear to the right of the utility which will display information about the utility. Configuration Support If you need help, click the Support button.
D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 19 Section 3 - A panel will appear to the right of the utility which will display information about the utility. Configuration Support If you need help, click the Support button.
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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 - D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 20
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... display any available wireless networks in your area. The following instructions are using Windows® 2000, you want to use the built-in wireless utility. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 21 Section 3 - If you must use the D-Link utility. Configuration Windows® XP Configuration Utility Windows® XP users may use the...
... display any available wireless networks in your area. The following instructions are using Windows® 2000, you want to use the built-in wireless utility. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 21 Section 3 - If you must use the D-Link utility. Configuration Windows® XP Configuration Utility Windows® XP users may use the...