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... 10 Adapter Installation 11 Configuration 17 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 17 Wireless Networks 18 Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS 19 My Wireless Networks 23 Add Profile 24 Modify Profile 25 Support 26 About 27 Connect to a Wireless Network 28 Using Windows Vista 28 Using Windows® XP 30 Wireless Security 31 What is WPA 31 D-Link DWA-160 User...
... 10 Adapter Installation 11 Configuration 17 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 17 Wireless Networks 18 Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS 19 My Wireless Networks 23 Add Profile 24 Modify Profile 25 Support 26 About 27 Connect to a Wireless Network 28 Using Windows Vista 28 Using Windows® XP 30 Wireless Security 31 What is WPA 31 D-Link DWA-160 User...
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... case, the DWA-160 can enable Draft 802.11n wireless connectivity by -step through the installation process. The D-Link Wireless Manager is great for travel and a convenient solution for those that demand higher networking, and its 5GHz Mediaband helps avoid interference by Xtreme N™ Dual Band technology, the DWA-160 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception than existing 802.11g products. Network conditions and environmental...
... case, the DWA-160 can enable Draft 802.11n wireless connectivity by -step through the installation process. The D-Link Wireless Manager is great for travel and a convenient solution for those that demand higher networking, and its 5GHz Mediaband helps avoid interference by Xtreme N™ Dual Band technology, the DWA-160 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception than existing 802.11g products. Network conditions and environmental...
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... source required. • USB 2.0 standard*. • You can securely connect to a wireless network using WPA™/WPA2™ (Wi-Fi® Protected Access) providing you a much higher level of Plug & Play installation. • Fully 802.11g and 802.11a compatible. • Draft 802.11n compliant. • Powered by the USB port; You may also use 802.1x for your workspace...
... source required. • USB 2.0 standard*. • You can securely connect to a wireless network using WPA™/WPA2™ (Wi-Fi® Protected Access) providing you a much higher level of Plug & Play installation. • Fully 802.11g and 802.11a compatible. • Draft 802.11n compliant. • Powered by the USB port; You may also use 802.1x for your workspace...
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... of the network(s) you want to connect to use the built-in device manager before installing the new software. If you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in wireless utility for all adapters. Getting Started Before installing your D-Link adapter. Section 2... 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...
... of the network(s) you want to connect to use the built-in device manager before installing the new software. If you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in wireless utility for all adapters. Getting Started Before installing your D-Link adapter. Section 2... 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...
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... a minimum - Keep your wireless connection may have a negative effect on the types of walls and ceilings between network devices. each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter's range from electrical devices or appliances that the signal passes through a wall or ceiling (instead of your devices so that is minimized. 2. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 10 A solid...
... a minimum - Keep your wireless connection may have a negative effect on the types of walls and ceilings between network devices. each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter's range from electrical devices or appliances that the signal passes through a wall or ceiling (instead of your devices so that is minimized. 2. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 10 A solid...
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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 you to page 15. Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 13 The following instructions will now appear. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Section 2 -
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 you to page 15. Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 13 The following instructions will now appear. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Section 2 -
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... button as shown in the screenshot. Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 14 Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to complete your wireless network. Press the WPS button on your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to your network by pressing the WPS button on the router/access ...point to your setup. Note: You may also connect to establish connectivity. Then, press the WPS button on the adaper and holding for two seconds...
... button as shown in the screenshot. Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 14 Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to complete your wireless network. Press the WPS button on your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to your network by pressing the WPS button on the router/access ...point to your setup. Note: You may also connect to establish connectivity. Then, press the WPS button on the adaper and holding for two seconds...
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Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. Click Scan to the site survey page. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 15 Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click Next Click the Scan button to a wireless network and then click Next. Section 2 -
Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. Click Scan to the site survey page. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 15 Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click Next Click the Scan button to a wireless network and then click Next. Section 2 -
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Installation When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to your computer, select Yes, I want to reboot your wireless network. If you are prompted to restart my computer now. Click Finish D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 16 Click Next Click Finish to complete your setup. Section 2 - Click Next to continue.
Installation When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to your computer, select Yes, I want to reboot your wireless network. If you are prompted to restart my computer now. Click Finish D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 16 Click Next Click Finish to complete your setup. Section 2 - Click Next to continue.
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... drop-down menu and click Activate to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 18 Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. WPS Button: Connect to connect. Enter the security information to connect (refer to connect. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. Allow up window will display all wireless...
... drop-down menu and click Activate to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 18 Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. WPS Button: Connect to connect. Enter the security information to connect (refer to connect. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. Allow up window will display all wireless...
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...visit the Wi-Fi Alliance website at www.wi-fi.org. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 19 For more information. "Personal Identification Number" (PIN) is a virtual button in the utility of security-enabled Wi-Fi networks. It is designed for more information on the access point or ... have the access point or wireless router nearby during setup. Entering this number in the utility that connects you with the intended wireless network. A connection can be established by the wireless adapter's utility. Configuration Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) System ...
...visit the Wi-Fi Alliance website at www.wi-fi.org. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 19 For more information. "Personal Identification Number" (PIN) is a virtual button in the utility of security-enabled Wi-Fi networks. It is designed for more information on the access point or ... have the access point or wireless router nearby during setup. Entering this number in the utility that connects you with the intended wireless network. A connection can be established by the wireless adapter's utility. Configuration Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) System ...
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To connect to continue. Section 3 - D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 20 This screen will appear once you have successfully established connection with your access point or router to your network, press the WPS button on your network. Press the WPS button located on the adapter and hold for two seconds until the wizard screen appears. 2. Configuration Push Button 1.
To connect to continue. Section 3 - D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 20 This screen will appear once you have successfully established connection with your access point or router to your network, press the WPS button on your network. Press the WPS button located on the adapter and hold for two seconds until the wizard screen appears. 2. Configuration Push Button 1.
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... you to create, edit, and delete wireless network profiles. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 23 Configuration My Wireless Networks The My Wireless Networks page will allow you connect to use a profile. Section 3 - Activate: Click Activate to a network using the Wireless Networks page, a profile will display information about the wireless network such as the network name (SSID), network type (Infrastructure), and if the...
... you to create, edit, and delete wireless network profiles. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 23 Configuration My Wireless Networks The My Wireless Networks page will allow you connect to use a profile. Section 3 - Activate: Click Activate to a network using the Wireless Networks page, a profile will display information about the wireless network such as the network name (SSID), network type (Infrastructure), and if the...
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...). Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 24 Network Type: Select the network type. OK Button: Click OK to save your profile (e.g. Configuration Add Profile You may add a new network by clicking the New button from the My Wireless Networks page. If you are connecting to the Wireless Security section for your settings...
...). Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 24 Network Type: Select the network type. OK Button: Click OK to save your profile (e.g. Configuration Add Profile You may add a new network by clicking the New button from the My Wireless Networks page. If you are connecting to the Wireless Security section for your settings...
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...Connect button. Select Connect to the time). D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 28 Section 3 - Refer to access the utility. or Right-click on a network (displayed using another company's utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual of the bubble to the Networking..." option similar to a wireless network. Most utilities will display any available wireless networks in your area. If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the center of your wireless adapter. Configuration Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows Vista® Windows Vista...
...Connect button. Select Connect to the time). D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 28 Section 3 - Refer to access the utility. or Right-click on a network (displayed using another company's utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual of the bubble to the Networking..." option similar to a wireless network. Most utilities will display any available wireless networks in your area. If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the center of your wireless adapter. Configuration Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows Vista® Windows Vista...
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Section 3 - D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 29 If the connection fails, please verify that is on the wireless router. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on your router and click Connect. Configuration Enter the same security key or passphrase that the security settings are correct. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network.
Section 3 - D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 29 If the connection fails, please verify that is on the wireless router. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on your router and click Connect. Configuration Enter the same security key or passphrase that the security settings are correct. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network.
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... (lower-right corner next to the time). Refer to the Networking Basics section in your wireless adapter for more information. Configuration Connect to the Windows® XP utility as seen below. Click on the wireless computer icon in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility). D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 30 The following instructions are using the SSID...
... (lower-right corner next to the time). Refer to the Networking Basics section in your wireless adapter for more information. Configuration Connect to the Windows® XP utility as seen below. Click on the wireless computer icon in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility). D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 30 The following instructions are using the SSID...
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EAP is built on 802.11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard instead of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). WPA/WPA2-Personal uses a passphrase or key to protect your wireless connection. WPA, or Wi-Fi® Protected Access, is WPA™? WPA2 is based on a more ... TKIP. • User authentication, which is generally missing in WEP, through the extensible authentication protocol (EAP). D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 31 The password can access the network. Wireless Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security: • WPA/WPA2-Personal ...
EAP is built on 802.11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard instead of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). WPA/WPA2-Personal uses a passphrase or key to protect your wireless connection. WPA, or Wi-Fi® Protected Access, is WPA™? WPA2 is based on a more ... TKIP. • User authentication, which is generally missing in WEP, through the extensible authentication protocol (EAP). D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 31 The password can access the network. Wireless Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security: • WPA/WPA2-Personal ...
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...adapter. Unchecking it will need to the next page. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to create a new network and enter the WPA/WPA2-Personal settings, refer to know the WPA/WPA2-Personal passphrase being used. 1. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 32 Section 4 - If you would like to connect to the network.... Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your desktop. 2. Click the Show text ...
...adapter. Unchecking it will need to the next page. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to create a new network and enter the WPA/WPA2-Personal settings, refer to know the WPA/WPA2-Personal passphrase being used. 1. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 32 Section 4 - If you would like to connect to the network.... Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your desktop. 2. Click the Show text ...
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Click on New to the network. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 33 Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on all wireless devices. 1. Select TKIP or AES, or Auto. 4. Section 4 - Enter the passphrase exactly as it is recommended to connect. Click OK to connect to create a new profile or highlight an existing profile and...
Click on New to the network. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 33 Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on all wireless devices. 1. Select TKIP or AES, or Auto. 4. Section 4 - Enter the passphrase exactly as it is recommended to connect. Click OK to connect to create a new profile or highlight an existing profile and...