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...Installation 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...Security 31 What is WPA 31 D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Configure WPA™/WPA2™-Personal 32 Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 32 Using Windows ...™-Enterprise 38 Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 38 Configure 802.1x (RADIUS 39 Using the D-Link Utility 39 Troubleshooting 40 Wireless Basics...
...Installation 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...Security 31 What is WPA 31 D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Configure WPA™/WPA2™-Personal 32 Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 32 Using Windows ...™-Enterprise 38 Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 38 Configure 802.1x (RADIUS 39 Using the D-Link Utility 39 Troubleshooting 40 Wireless Basics...
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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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... 802.11g*. Product Overview Introduction The DWA-160 Xtreme N™ Dual Band USB Adapter is designed for use in bigger homes and for those that demand higher networking, and its 5GHz Mediaband helps avoid interference by providing a clearer wireless band for providing high performance wireless connectivity to your desktop computer case, the DWA-160 can enable Draft 802.11n wireless connectivity by connecting this USB Adapter...
... 802.11g*. Product Overview Introduction The DWA-160 Xtreme N™ Dual Band USB Adapter is designed for use in bigger homes and for those that demand higher networking, and its 5GHz Mediaband helps avoid interference by providing a clearer wireless band for providing high performance wireless connectivity to your desktop computer case, the DWA-160 can enable Draft 802.11n wireless connectivity by connecting this USB Adapter...
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.... Also, if you '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 to use the...
.... Also, if you '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 to use the...
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To prevent any unused Ethernet adapters). Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to the left of Network Adapters. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable. Section 2 - From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual
To prevent any unused Ethernet adapters). Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to the left of Network Adapters. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable. Section 2 - From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual
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Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. If you would like to disable the adapter. The adapter is now disabled. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Section 2 -
Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. If you would like to disable the adapter. The adapter is now disabled. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Section 2 -
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...the number of at an angle) for better reception. 3. Keep your devices so that is minimized. 2. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your product away (at a 45-degree angle appears ...walls or ceilings is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from your wireless network. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 10 A solid metal door or aluminum studs may degrade dramatically or drop completely. The base transmits a signal even if the...
...the number of at an angle) for better reception. 3. Keep your devices so that is minimized. 2. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your product away (at a 45-degree angle appears ...walls or ceilings is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from your wireless network. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 10 A solid metal door or aluminum studs may degrade dramatically or drop completely. The base transmits a signal even if the...
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Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-160 Xtreme N™ Dual Band USB Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). In the run box type "D:\DWA160.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 11 Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run. 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. Section 2 -
Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-160 Xtreme N™ Dual Band USB Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). In the run box type "D:\DWA160.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 11 Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run. 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. Section 2 -
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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. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. The following instructions will now appear. Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 13
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. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. The following instructions will now appear. Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 13
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Section 3 - D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-160 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as Windows® XP Zero Configuration and Vista™ WLAN Auto Configuration. The manager provides the user an easy interface ... new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows Vista® please skip to page 27 or Windows® XP skip to the wireless adapter. 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. If you how to configure your desktop. D-Link DWA-160 User...
Section 3 - D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-160 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as Windows® XP Zero Configuration and Vista™ WLAN Auto Configuration. The manager provides the user an easy interface ... new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows Vista® please skip to page 27 or Windows® XP skip to the wireless adapter. 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. If you how to configure your desktop. D-Link DWA-160 User...
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... Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) System is recommended to page 20. A connection can be established by the wireless adapter's utility. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 19 Entering this number in the utility that connects you to page 21 for easy setup of the WPS-enabled wireless router or...
... Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) System is recommended to page 20. A connection can be established by the wireless adapter's utility. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 19 Entering this number in the utility that connects you to page 21 for easy setup of the WPS-enabled wireless router or...
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Section 3 - To connect to your access point or router to continue. Configuration Push Button 1. Press the WPS button located on your network, press the WPS button on the adapter and hold for two seconds until the wizard screen appears. 2. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 20 This screen will appear once you have successfully established connection with your network.
Section 3 - To connect to your access point or router to continue. Configuration Push Button 1. Press the WPS button located on your network, press the WPS button on the adapter and hold for two seconds until the wizard screen appears. 2. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 20 This screen will appear once you have successfully established connection with your network.
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Configuration The adapter will try to establish connectivity to complete your access point or wireless router. When this screen appears, you have successfully established connectivity. Click Finish D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 22 Section 3 - Click Finish to your setup.
Configuration The adapter will try to establish connectivity to complete your access point or wireless router. When this screen appears, you have successfully established connectivity. Click Finish D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 22 Section 3 - Click Finish to your setup.
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If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check the TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter for more information. The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to the Networking Basics section in wireless utility. Refer to the Windows ... the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner next to access the utility. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 28 Configuration Connect to a network. or Right-click on the center of your wireless adapter. If you are using the SSID) and click the Connect button. Most utilities will display any...
If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check the TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter for more information. The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to the Networking Basics section in wireless utility. Refer to the Windows ... the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner next to access the utility. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 28 Configuration Connect to a network. or Right-click on the center of your wireless adapter. If you are using the SSID) and click the Connect button. Most utilities will display any...
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...below. Refer to the time). If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check the TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter for Service Pack 2 users. Configuration Connect to a wireless network. The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to access the ...adapter. The following instructions are using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you are for help with connecting to a Wireless Network Using Windows® XP Windows® XP users may use the built-in your area. Select View Available Wireless Networks. D-Link DWA-160...
...below. Refer to the time). If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check the TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter for Service Pack 2 users. Configuration Connect to a wireless network. The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to access the ...adapter. The following instructions are using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you are for help with connecting to a Wireless Network Using Windows® XP Windows® XP users may use the built-in your area. Select View Available Wireless Networks. D-Link DWA-160...
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...WPA2™-Personal Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager It is recommended to and click Connect. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to enable WPA/WPA2-Personal on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. Unchecking it will need .... Enter the WPA/WPA2-Personal passphrase exactly as it . 4. Click the Show text in the password field box to the next page. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 32 Section 4 - Allow up to 30 seconds to the network. Click OK to connect to connect. Open the Wireless Connection Manager...
...WPA2™-Personal Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager It is recommended to and click Connect. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to enable WPA/WPA2-Personal on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. Unchecking it will need .... Enter the WPA/WPA2-Personal passphrase exactly as it . 4. Click the Show text in the password field box to the next page. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 32 Section 4 - Allow up to 30 seconds to the network. Click OK to connect to connect. Open the Wireless Connection Manager...
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...New to enable WPA™/WPA2™-Personal on your desktop. Click OK to connect to connect. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 33 Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless router or access point. 5. Enter... Modify. 2. Select WPA/WPA2-Personal under Set Security Option. 3. Allow up to 30 seconds to the network. Click on your wireless adapter. Select TKIP or AES, or Auto. 4. Make sure you enter the passphrase exactly the same on all wireless devices. 1. Section 4 -
...New to enable WPA™/WPA2™-Personal on your desktop. Click OK to connect to connect. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 33 Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless router or access point. 5. Enter... Modify. 2. Select WPA/WPA2-Personal under Set Security Option. 3. Allow up to 30 seconds to the network. Click on your wireless adapter. Select TKIP or AES, or Auto. 4. Make sure you enter the passphrase exactly the same on all wireless devices. 1. Section 4 -
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... network, you would like to connect to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. Select Connect to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 34 Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to a network. 2. Section 4 - Open the Windows Vista®...
... network, you would like to connect to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. Select Connect to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 34 Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to a network. 2. Section 4 - Open the Windows Vista®...
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...-right corner of screen). Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to enable WPA/WPA2-Personal on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 36 Wireless Security Configure WPA™/WPA2™-Personal Using the Windows® XP Utility It is recommended to know the WPA/WPA2...
...-right corner of screen). Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to enable WPA/WPA2-Personal on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 36 Wireless Security Configure WPA™/WPA2™-Personal Using the Windows® XP Utility It is recommended to know the WPA/WPA2...
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How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? Section 5 - Select the Hardware Tab. Read the following examples.) 1. 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-160. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 40 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to Start > My Computer > Properties.
How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? Section 5 - Select the Hardware Tab. Read the following examples.) 1. 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-160. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 40 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to Start > My Computer > Properties.
