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... Installations 7 Disable Other Wireless Adapters 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 10 Adapter Installation 11 Configuration 17 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 17 Wireless ... D-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...
... Installations 7 Disable Other Wireless Adapters 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 10 Adapter Installation 11 Configuration 17 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 17 Wireless ... D-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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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 - 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
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... 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. This USB Adapter supports WPA™ and WPA2™ encryption to help you step-by connecting this USB Adapter to your PC or dismantling your desktop computer case, the DWA-160 can enable Draft 802.11n wireless connectivity by simply...
... 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. This USB Adapter supports WPA™ and WPA2™ encryption to help you step-by connecting this USB Adapter to your PC or dismantling your desktop computer case, the DWA-160 can enable Draft 802.11n wireless connectivity by simply...
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... Access) 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; D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Features • Compact size for your data and communication than has previously been available. no external...
... Access) 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; D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Features • Compact size for your data and communication than has previously been available. no external...
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Product Overview Hardware Overview WPS Button Press the WPS button to automatically connect to pg 19. Section 1 - Refer to a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point and establish connectivity. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual USB Port Used to connect the DWA-160 to your computer.
Product Overview Hardware Overview WPS Button Press the WPS button to automatically connect to pg 19. Section 1 - Refer to a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point and establish connectivity. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual USB Port Used to connect the DWA-160 to your computer.
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... wireless adapters • Disable any software is uninstalled before installing the new software. Getting Started Before installing your D-Link adapter. To remove 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
... wireless adapters • Disable any software is uninstalled before installing the new software. Getting Started Before installing your D-Link adapter. To remove 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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To prevent 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. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Section 2 - Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Right-click the adapter you would like to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters.
To prevent 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. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Section 2 - Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Right-click the adapter you would like to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters.
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D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Section 2 - When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. The adapter is now disabled. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. If you would like to disable the adapter. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable.
D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Section 2 - When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. The adapter is now disabled. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. If you would like to disable the adapter. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable.
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... wireless signal. 4. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in your wireless network. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 10 Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from your 2.4GHz phone base is to a minimum - Keep in...) thick. Make sure your wireless devices as far away from virtually anywhere within the operating range of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that generate RF noise. 5. Section 2 - A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect ...
... wireless signal. 4. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in your wireless network. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 10 Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from your 2.4GHz phone base is to a minimum - Keep in...) thick. Make sure your wireless devices as far away from virtually anywhere within the operating range of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that generate RF noise. 5. Section 2 - A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect ...
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When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-160 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. Turn on your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 11 Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-160 Xtreme N™ Dual Band USB Adapter into your computer, go to Start > Run. In the run box type "D:\DWA160.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive). Section 2 -
When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-160 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. Turn on your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 11 Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-160 Xtreme N™ Dual Band USB Adapter into your computer, go to Start > Run. In the run box type "D:\DWA160.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive). Section 2 -
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Section 2 - Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 12 Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. To install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-160, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. Click Next By default setup will appear.
Section 2 - Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 12 Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. To install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-160, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. Click Next By default setup will appear.
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The following instructions will now appear. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. 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. Section 2 - Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 13
The following instructions will now appear. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. 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. Section 2 - Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 13
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Section 2 - Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 14 Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to continue. Then, press the WPS button on ...
Section 2 - Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 14 Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to continue. Then, press the WPS button on ...
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Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 15 Click Next Click the Scan button to the site survey page. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Click Scan to a wireless network and then click Next. Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to display the site survey page. Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Section 2 -
Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 15 Click Next Click the Scan button to the site survey page. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Click Scan to a wireless network and then click Next. Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to display the site survey page. Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Section 2 -
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If you are prompted to restart my computer now. Click Next to complete your computer, select Yes, I want to reboot your setup. Section 2 - Installation When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to continue. Click Next Click Finish to your wireless network. Click Finish D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 16
If you are prompted to restart my computer now. Click Next to complete your computer, select Yes, I want to reboot your setup. Section 2 - Installation When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to continue. Click Next Click Finish to your wireless network. Click Finish D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 16
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... on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows Vista® please skip to page 27 or Windows® XP skip to page 29. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-160 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as Windows® XP .... 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. Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. Section 3 - D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 17 If you how to the wireless adapter.
... on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows Vista® please skip to page 27 or Windows® XP skip to page 29. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-160 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as Windows® XP .... 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. Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. Section 3 - D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 17 If you how to the wireless adapter.
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... button. Section 3 - Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 18 Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless device. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless network. Activate Button: Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down...
... button. Section 3 - Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 18 Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless device. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless network. Activate Button: Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down...
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..." (PBC) is recommended to page 20. A connection can be established by the wireless adapter's utility. Refer to other WPS-enabled devices. Section 3 - Entering this number in the utility that connects you with the intended wireless network. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 19 It is a virtual button in the utility of the WPS-enabled wireless router...
..." (PBC) is recommended to page 20. A connection can be established by the wireless adapter's utility. Refer to other WPS-enabled devices. Section 3 - Entering this number in the utility that connects you with the intended wireless network. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 19 It is a virtual button in the utility of the WPS-enabled wireless router...
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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. To connect to continue. Configuration Push Button 1. Section 3 - Press the WPS button located on your access point or router to your network.
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. To connect to continue. Configuration Push Button 1. Section 3 - Press the WPS button located on your access point or router to your network.
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.... Click Next Make sure your access point or wireless router. Enter this number in your access point or wireless router is close by. Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 21 To use the PIN method, select PIN (Personal Identification Number) and click Next. Write down the number on the screen. Section 3 - Please refer...
.... Click Next Make sure your access point or wireless router. Enter this number in your access point or wireless router is close by. Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 21 To use the PIN method, select PIN (Personal Identification Number) and click Next. Write down the number on the screen. Section 3 - Please refer...