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... 7 Getting Started 7 Remove Existing Installations 7 Disable Other Wireless Adapters 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 10 Adapter Installation 11 Configuration 17 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 17 Wireless Networks 18 Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (...Link DWA-160 User Manual Configure WPA™/WPA2™-Personal 32 Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 32 Using Windows Vista 34 Using the Windows® XP Utility 36 Configure WPA™/WPA2™-Enterprise 38 Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 38 Configure 802.1x (RADIUS 39 Using the D-Link...
... 7 Getting Started 7 Remove Existing Installations 7 Disable Other Wireless Adapters 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 10 Adapter Installation 11 Configuration 17 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 17 Wireless Networks 18 Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (...Link DWA-160 User Manual Configure WPA™/WPA2™-Personal 32 Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 32 Using Windows Vista 34 Using the Windows® XP Utility 36 Configure WPA™/WPA2™-Enterprise 38 Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 38 Configure 802.1x (RADIUS 39 Using the D-Link...
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Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link DWA-160 Xtreme N™ Dual Band USB Adapter • Cradle • 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 Vista® or XP (Service Pack 2) • CD-ROM Drive • 300MHz processor and at least 64MB of RAM • A draft 802.11n or 802.11g or 802.11a access point or wireless router D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Section 1 -
Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link DWA-160 Xtreme N™ Dual Band USB Adapter • Cradle • 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 Vista® or XP (Service Pack 2) • CD-ROM Drive • 300MHz processor and at least 64MB of RAM • A draft 802.11n or 802.11g or 802.11a access point or wireless router D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Section 1 -
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... actual data throughput rate. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Section 1 - Powered by simply utilizing your personal information from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g and Draft 802.11n specifications. Environmental conditions will vary. Product Overview Introduction The DWA-160 Xtreme N™ Dual Band USB Adapter is included with this USB Adapter to a Xtreme N™ Dual Band Media router or an Xtreme N™ Gaming router, and stay connected from down the street to...
... actual data throughput rate. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Section 1 - Powered by simply utilizing your personal information from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g and Draft 802.11n specifications. Environmental conditions will vary. Product Overview Introduction The DWA-160 Xtreme N™ Dual Band USB Adapter is included with this USB Adapter to a Xtreme N™ Dual Band Media router or an Xtreme N™ Gaming router, and stay connected from down the street to...
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You may also use 802.1x for wireless authentication. • Position the DWA-160 almost anywhere in your data and communication than has previously been available. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual no external power source required. • USB 2.0 standard*. • You can securely connect to achieve the best reception possible. • ...) providing you a much higher level of security for placement anywhere. • Convenience of Plug & Play installation. • Fully 802.11g and 802.11a compatible. • Draft 802.11n compliant. • Powered by the USB port; Section 1 -
You may also use 802.1x for wireless authentication. • Position the DWA-160 almost anywhere in your data and communication than has previously been available. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual no external power source required. • USB 2.0 standard*. • You can securely connect to achieve the best reception possible. • ...) providing you a much higher level of security for placement anywhere. • Convenience of Plug & Play installation. • Fully 802.11g and 802.11a compatible. • Draft 802.11n compliant. • Powered by the USB port; Section 1 -
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D-Link DWA-160 User Manual USB Port Used to connect the DWA-160 to a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point and establish connectivity. Product Overview Hardware Overview WPS Button Press the WPS button to automatically connect to your computer. Section 1 - Refer to pg 19.
D-Link DWA-160 User Manual USB Port Used to connect the DWA-160 to a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point and establish connectivity. Product Overview Hardware Overview WPS Button Press the WPS button to automatically connect to your computer. Section 1 - Refer to pg 19.
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...; Verify the settings such as the SSID and security settings of the network(s) you want to connect to load when your D-Link adapter. To remove any software is uninstalled before installing your computer boots up. Windows® XP users may cause a...ve installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure any old software: Windows® XP/Vista™ users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual If you plan...
...; Verify the settings such as the SSID and security settings of the network(s) you want to connect to load when your D-Link adapter. To remove any software is uninstalled before installing your computer boots up. Windows® XP users may cause a...ve installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure any old software: Windows® XP/Vista™ users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual If you plan...
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.... 2. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 10 The key to maximizing wireless range is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Position devices so that is to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. A wall that the signal will degrade your wireless connection may have...in use. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in your wireless network. each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter's range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your product away (at an angle) for better reception. 3. If you access your network...
.... 2. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 10 The key to maximizing wireless range is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Position devices so that is to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. A wall that the signal will degrade your wireless connection may have...in use. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in your wireless network. each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter's range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your product away (at an angle) for better reception. 3. If you access your network...
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If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. The following instructions will now appear. Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 13 Section 2 - Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. If you to page 15. Click Next The Wireless Connection Wizard will connect you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS).
If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. The following instructions will now appear. Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 13 Section 2 - Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. If you to page 15. Click Next The Wireless Connection Wizard will connect you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS).
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...Press the WPS button on your network by pressing the WPS button on the router/access point to continue. Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 14 Note: You may also connect to your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to your setup. Then, press the WPS button on the adaper ...and holding for two seconds until the wizard screen comes up. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to establish connectivity. Click Next to your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. ...
...Press the WPS button on your network by pressing the WPS button on the router/access point to continue. Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 14 Note: You may also connect to your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to your setup. Then, press the WPS button on the adaper ...and holding for two seconds until the wizard screen comes up. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to establish connectivity. Click Next to your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. ...
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Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Next Click the Scan button to a wireless network and then click Next. Click Scan to the site survey page. Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 15 Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. Section 2 -
Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Next Click the Scan button to a wireless network and then click Next. Click Scan to the site survey page. Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 15 Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. Section 2 -
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If you are prompted to your wireless network. Section 2 - Installation When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to reboot your setup. Click Next to complete your computer, select Yes, I want to continue. Click Finish D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 16 Click Next Click Finish to restart my computer now.
If you are prompted to your wireless network. Section 2 - Installation When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to reboot your setup. Click Next to complete your computer, select Yes, I want to continue. Click Finish D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 16 Click Next Click Finish to restart my computer now.
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... configure your desktop. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 17 Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. Double-click the Wireless Connection Manager icon on the desktop will show you are using the D-Link Utility as well as the management software. Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows Vista®...
... configure your desktop. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 17 Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. Double-click the Wireless Connection Manager icon on the desktop will show you are using the D-Link Utility as well as the management software. Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows Vista®...
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...Button: Rescans for more information). Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. Enter the security information to connect (refer to connect. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 18 Security: If ...there is a "lock" icon, this means the wireless network is the name of the wireless connection. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. If the network...
...Button: Rescans for more information). Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. Enter the security information to connect (refer to connect. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 18 Security: If ...there is a "lock" icon, this means the wireless network is the name of the wireless connection. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. If the network...
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... to page 21 for more information on the access point or wireless router within 120 seconds. Refer to other WPS-enabled devices. A connection can be established by the wireless adapter's utility. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 19 For more information. It is a virtual button in the utility of security-enabled Wi-Fi networks. Refer to...
... to page 21 for more information on the access point or wireless router within 120 seconds. Refer to other WPS-enabled devices. A connection can be established by the wireless adapter's utility. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 19 For more information. It is a virtual button in the utility of security-enabled Wi-Fi networks. Refer to...
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Press the WPS button located on your access point or router to your network. To connect to continue. Configuration Push Button 1. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 20 This screen will appear once you have successfully established connection with your network, press the WPS button on the adapter and hold for two seconds until the wizard screen appears. 2. Section 3 -
Press the WPS button located on your access point or router to your network. To connect to continue. Configuration Push Button 1. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 20 This screen will appear once you have successfully established connection with your network, press the WPS button on the adapter and hold for two seconds until the wizard screen appears. 2. Section 3 -
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... access point or wireless router. Write down the number on the screen. Once you click Next, you want to connect using the PBC method, refer to the manufacture's manual for instructions. Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 21 Configuration Personal Identification Number (PIN) If you will have 2 minutes to enter this number in...
... access point or wireless router. Write down the number on the screen. Once you click Next, you want to connect using the PBC method, refer to the manufacture's manual for instructions. Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 21 Configuration Personal Identification Number (PIN) If you will have 2 minutes to enter this number in...
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Configuration The adapter will try to establish connectivity to complete your access point or wireless router. Click Finish to your setup. Section 3 - When this screen appears, you have successfully established connectivity. Click Finish D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 22
Configuration The adapter will try to establish connectivity to complete your access point or wireless router. Click Finish to your setup. Section 3 - When this screen appears, you have successfully established connectivity. Click Finish D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 22
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... to remove a profile. Modify: Click Modify to edit a current profile (refer to the wireless network. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 23 Allow up to 30 seconds to connect to page 24). Activate: Click Activate to create, edit, and delete wireless network profiles. Section 3 - Configuration... My Wireless Networks The My Wireless Networks page will allow you connect to a network using the Wireless Networks page, a profile will display information about the wireless network such as the network name (SSID...
... to remove a profile. Modify: Click Modify to edit a current profile (refer to the wireless network. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 23 Allow up to 30 seconds to connect to page 24). Activate: Click Activate to create, edit, and delete wireless network profiles. Section 3 - Configuration... My Wireless Networks The My Wireless Networks page will allow you connect to a network using the Wireless Networks page, a profile will display information about the wireless network such as the network name (SSID...
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... used. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 24 Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Network Type: Select the network type. Configuration Add Profile You may add a new network by clicking the New button from the My Wireless Networks page. OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. If you are connecting to a wireless...
... used. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 24 Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Network Type: Select the network type. Configuration Add Profile You may add a new network by clicking the New button from the My Wireless Networks page. OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. If you are connecting to a wireless...
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... as seen below. Click on the center of your wireless adapter. If you are using the SSID) and click the Connect button. Most utilities will display any available wireless networks in this manual for help with connecting to the time). If you get a good signal but cannot... access the Internet, check the TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter for more information. Refer to the Networking Basics section in your system tray (lower-right corner next to a wireless network. D-Link DWA-160 User ...
... as seen below. Click on the center of your wireless adapter. If you are using the SSID) and click the Connect button. Most utilities will display any available wireless networks in this manual for help with connecting to the time). If you get a good signal but cannot... access the Internet, check the TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter for more information. Refer to the Networking Basics section in your system tray (lower-right corner next to a wireless network. D-Link DWA-160 User ...