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...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 User Manual...
...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 User Manual...
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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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... desktop or notebook PC's USB port. Compact in size, robust in bigger homes and for those that demand higher networking. 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 a RangeBooster N Router and stay connected from down the street to your...
... desktop or notebook PC's USB port. Compact in size, robust in bigger homes and for those that demand higher networking. 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 a RangeBooster N Router and stay connected from down the street to your...
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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 Section 1 -
... 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 Section 1 -
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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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... all adapters. 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 the built...: Click Start > 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. Section 2 - Getting Started Before installing your computer boots up.
... all adapters. 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 the built...: Click Start > 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. Section 2 - Getting Started Before installing your computer boots up.
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Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 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. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. 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).
Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 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. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. 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).
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The adapter is now disabled. Section 2 - Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. If you would like to disable the adapter. Disabling the adapter will be displayed.
The adapter is now disabled. Section 2 - Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. If you would like to disable the adapter. Disabling the adapter will be displayed.
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..." (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-142 USB Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. ... 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 Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run. Section 2 -
..." (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-142 USB Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. ... 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 Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run. Section 2 -
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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. Section 2 - 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 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. Section 2 - Click Next By default setup will appear. Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location.
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... Windows® XP (SP2), you will automatically be brought to the site survey page. Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Next D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 12 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...
... Windows® XP (SP2), you will automatically be brought to the site survey page. Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Next D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 12 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...
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Click Connect Click Finish to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click Finish D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 13 Installation Click the Scan button to continue. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Connect. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now. Section 2 -
Click Connect Click Finish to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click Finish D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 13 Installation Click the Scan button to continue. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Connect. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now. Section 2 -
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... the user an easy interface to change any settings related to page 22. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-142 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the Windows® XP Zero Configuration Utility. If you how to configure your desktop. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 14 Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration . Double-click the...
... the user an easy interface to change any settings related to page 22. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-142 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the Windows® XP Zero Configuration Utility. If you how to configure your desktop. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 14 Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration . Double-click the...
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... Wireless Security section for available wireless networks in your area. MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless connection. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless device. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 15 SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is secure.You must know the encryption key/security settings to connect. Enter the security...
... Wireless Security section for available wireless networks in your area. MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless connection. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless device. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 15 SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is secure.You must know the encryption key/security settings to connect. Enter the security...
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...), network type (Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc), and if the network is secured. Modify: Click Modify to edit a current profile (refer to the wireless network. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 16 Every time you to remove a profile. Allow up to 30 seconds to connect to page 19). Delete: Click Delete to create, edit, and delete...
...), network type (Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc), and if the network is secured. Modify: Click Modify to edit a current profile (refer to the wireless network. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 16 Every time you to remove a profile. Allow up to 30 seconds to connect to page 19). Delete: Click Delete to create, edit, and delete...
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... adapter, select Ad-Hoc. Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Set Security: Select the type of the wireless network. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 17 SSID: Enter the SSID of security used. Please refer to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. If you are connecting to save your...
... adapter, select Ad-Hoc. Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Set Security: Select the type of the wireless network. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 17 SSID: Enter the SSID of security used. Please refer to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. If you are connecting to save your...
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OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. SSID: Displays the SSID of security used. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 18 Network Type: Displays the network type. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Please refer to save your profile (e.g. Set Security: Select the type of the network. 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.
OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. SSID: Displays the SSID of security used. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 18 Network Type: Displays the network type. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Please refer to save your profile (e.g. Set Security: Select the type of the network. 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.
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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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...access the utility. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your system tray (lower-right corner next to the time). D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 21 If you want to a secure network. If you are for information on the wireless computer icon in wireless utility. Right-click... on connecting to use the D-Link utility. Section 3 - If you must use the D-Link utility instead of the bubble to page 15. Refer to...
...access the utility. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your system tray (lower-right corner next to the time). D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 21 If you want to a secure network. If you are for information on the wireless computer icon in wireless utility. Right-click... on connecting to use the D-Link utility. Section 3 - If you must use the D-Link utility instead of the bubble to page 15. Refer to...