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...25 Configure WEP 26 Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 26 Using the Windows® XP Utility 28 Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase 30 Using the D-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...
...25 Configure WEP 26 Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 26 Using the Windows® XP Utility 28 Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase 30 Using the D-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 Pack 4) or XP (Service Pack 2) • CD-ROM Drive • 300MHz processor and...
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 Pack 4) or XP (Service Pack 2) • CD-ROM Drive • 300MHz processor and...
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... utility for all adapters. Some utilities may use multiple adapters at different times, make sure any old software: Windows® XP users: 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 If you through the installation process. Section 2 -
... utility for all adapters. Some utilities may use multiple adapters at different times, make sure any old software: Windows® XP users: 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 If you through the installation process. Section 2 -
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... steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. Click Install Drivers D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 10 Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run. 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...
... steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. Click Install Drivers D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 10 Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run. 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...
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Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 11 Section 2 - 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 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 D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 11 Section 2 - 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 Select the Program Files folder location.
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... utility. Click Scan to the site survey page. If you are using Windows® XP (SP2), you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will now appear. Click Next D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 12 Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port...
... utility. Click Scan to the site survey page. If you are using Windows® XP (SP2), you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will now appear. Click Next D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 12 Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port...
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... 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. Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration .... 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 -
... 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. Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration .... 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 -
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... the network is the name of the wireless network. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless device. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless network. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 15 Enter the security information to connect (refer to the...
... the network is the name of the wireless network. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless device. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless network. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 15 Enter the security information to connect (refer to the...
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... Pack 2 users. Refer to the time). Click on connecting to access the utility. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 21 If you want to use the D-Link utility instead of the bubble to a secure network. Right-click on the center of the Windows® XP wireless utility, refer to page 15. Select View Available Wireless Networks...
... Pack 2 users. Refer to the time). Click on connecting to access the utility. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 21 If you want to use the D-Link utility instead of the bubble to a secure network. Right-click on the center of the Windows® XP wireless utility, refer to page 15. Select View Available Wireless Networks...
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Right-click on the left side below Related Tasks. Select View Available Wireless Networks. In the Choose a Wireless Network window click Change Advanced Settings on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner next to use the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager you must disable the Windows® XP wireless utility. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 22 Configuration Disabling The Windows® XP Utility If you want to the time). Section 3 -
Right-click on the left side below Related Tasks. Select View Available Wireless Networks. In the Choose a Wireless Network window click Change Advanced Settings on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner next to use the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager you must disable the Windows® XP wireless utility. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 22 Configuration Disabling The Windows® XP Utility If you want to the time). Section 3 -
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Double-click the Wireless Conection Manager icon on your desktop. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 23 Configuration In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window, uncheck Use Windows® to configure my wireless network settings and then click OK. Section 3 -
Double-click the Wireless Conection Manager icon on your desktop. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 23 Configuration In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window, uncheck Use Windows® to configure my wireless network settings and then click OK. Section 3 -
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...existing network, you would like to connect to and click Connect. Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Wireless Security Configure WEP Using the Windows® XP Utility It is recommended to know the WEP key being used. 1. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need ...to enable WEP on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 28 Section 4 -
...existing network, you would like to connect to and click Connect. Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Wireless Security Configure WEP Using the Windows® XP Utility It is recommended to know the WEP key being used. 1. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need ...to enable WEP on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 28 Section 4 -
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...key being used. 1. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to and click Connect. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 32 Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the Windows® XP Utility It is recommended to enable WPA-PSK on the wireless computer icon in your wireless... adapter. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or ...
...key being used. 1. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to and click Connect. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 32 Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the Windows® XP Utility It is recommended to enable WPA-PSK on the wireless computer icon in your wireless... adapter. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or ...
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If you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. Go to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-142. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 34 Select the Hardware Tab. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to Start > My Computer > Properties. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? Read the following examples.) 1. Section 5 -
If you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. Go to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-142. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 34 Select the Hardware Tab. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to Start > My Computer > Properties. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? Read the following examples.) 1. Section 5 -
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.... The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting.) • In Ad-Hoc mode, both wireless clients will need to establish a BSS at the same time, which can result in multiple singular BSSs being established, rather than a single BSS with the DWA-142 installed is...Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the adapter, make sure the same Service Set Identifier (SSID) is specified on the settings for D-Link products is default. (Double-click on the wireless router are indicating normal activity. This prevents several clients from trying to have the same SSID. D-Link DWA-142...
.... The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting.) • In Ad-Hoc mode, both wireless clients will need to establish a BSS at the same time, which can result in multiple singular BSSs being established, rather than a single BSS with the DWA-142 installed is...Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the adapter, make sure the same Service Set Identifier (SSID) is specified on the settings for D-Link products is default. (Double-click on the wireless router are indicating normal activity. This prevents several clients from trying to have the same SSID. D-Link DWA-142...
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... as your network or the LAN IP address on your router. Example: If the router´s LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1, make your settings. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 45 Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to save your... IP address 192.168.0.X where X is not in use on the same subnet as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1). Windows® 2000 - Step 3 Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. Step 4 Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that ...
... as your network or the LAN IP address on your router. Example: If the router´s LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1, make your settings. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 45 Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to save your... IP address 192.168.0.X where X is not in use on the same subnet as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1). Windows® 2000 - Step 3 Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. Step 4 Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that ...