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...Introduction 4 Features 5 Hardware Overview 6 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...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 ...8482;-Enterprise 38 Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 38 Configure 802.1x (RADIUS 39 Using the D-Link Utility 39 Troubleshooting 40 Wireless...
...Introduction 4 Features 5 Hardware Overview 6 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...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 ...8482;-Enterprise 38 Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 38 Configure 802.1x (RADIUS 39 Using the D-Link Utility 39 Troubleshooting 40 Wireless...
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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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... USB Adapter to your PC or dismantling your desktop computer case, the DWA-160 can enable Draft 802.11n wireless connectivity by Xtreme N™ Dual Band technology, the DWA-160 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception than existing 802.11g products. D-Link DWA-160 User.... Maximize wireless performance by -step through the installation process. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction The DWA-160 Xtreme N™ Dual Band USB Adapter is great for travel and a convenient solution ...
... USB Adapter to your PC or dismantling your desktop computer case, the DWA-160 can enable Draft 802.11n wireless connectivity by Xtreme N™ Dual Band technology, the DWA-160 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception than existing 802.11g products. D-Link DWA-160 User.... Maximize wireless performance by -step through the installation process. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction The DWA-160 Xtreme N™ Dual Band USB Adapter is great for travel and a convenient solution ...
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... 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; Product Overview Features • Compact size for placement anywhere. • Convenience of security for wireless authentication. • Position the DWA-160 almost anywhere in your data and communication than has...
... 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; Product Overview Features • Compact size for placement anywhere. • Convenience of security for wireless authentication. • Position the DWA-160 almost anywhere in your data and communication than has...
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...-in wireless utility for all adapters. If you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure the software is uninstalled. Also, if you 've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure any previous installations of the network(s) you want... settings of wireless adapters • Disable 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 Windows...
...-in wireless utility for all adapters. If you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure the software is uninstalled. Also, if you 've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure any previous installations of the network(s) you want... settings of wireless adapters • Disable 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 Windows...
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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. Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Section 2 - Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter.
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. Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Section 2 - Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter.
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The adapter is now disabled. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. Section 2 - When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. If you would like to disable the adapter. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual
The adapter is now disabled. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. Section 2 - When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. If you would like to disable the adapter. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual
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...will travel straight through , may have a negative effect on the types of walls and ceilings between network devices. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that is minimized. 2. each wall or ...ceiling (instead of walls, ceilings, or other network devices to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Make sure your home or business. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 10 A wall that generate RF noise. 5. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick!...
...will travel straight through , may have a negative effect on the types of walls and ceilings between network devices. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that is minimized. 2. each wall or ...ceiling (instead of walls, ceilings, or other network devices to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Make sure your home or business. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 10 A wall that generate RF noise. 5. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick!...
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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 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, go to Start > Run. 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 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, go to Start > Run. Section 2 -
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Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 12 Section 2 - 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.
Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 12 Section 2 - 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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If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. 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. The following instructions will now appear. Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. Section 2 - Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 13
If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. 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. The following instructions will now appear. Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. Section 2 - Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 13
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... wireless network. Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 14 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 your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to establish connectivity. Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To...
... wireless network. Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 14 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 your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to establish connectivity. Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To...
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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. Section 2 - Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 15 Click Next Click the Scan button to a wireless network and then click Next.
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. Section 2 - Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 15 Click Next Click the Scan button to a wireless network and then click Next.
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Click Next to continue. Click Next Click Finish to complete your wireless network. Click Finish D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 16 If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to your setup. Section 2 - Installation When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to restart my computer now.
Click Next to continue. Click Next Click Finish to complete your wireless network. Click Finish D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 16 If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to your setup. Section 2 - Installation When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to restart my computer now.
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Select the Hardware Tab. Read the following descriptions if you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples.) 1. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 40 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to Start > My Computer > Properties. If you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? Go to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-160. Section 5 -
Select the Hardware Tab. Read the following descriptions if you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples.) 1. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 40 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to Start > My Computer > Properties. If you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? Go to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-160. Section 5 -
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Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Right-click on D-Link DWA-160 Xteme N Dual Band USB Adapter. Click OK to Network Adapters. Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to continue. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 41 Section 5 -
Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Right-click on D-Link DWA-160 Xteme N Dual Band USB Adapter. Click OK to Network Adapters. Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to continue. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 41 Section 5 -
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... indicating normal activity. If not, there may be a problem with the DWA-160 installed is specified on the WLAN icon in the computer's USB port. The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting.) D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 42 The computer does not recognize the DWA-160 Wireless Adapter. Make sure that the LED indicators for the wireless clients and...
... indicating normal activity. If not, there may be a problem with the DWA-160 installed is specified on the WLAN icon in the computer's USB port. The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting.) D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 42 The computer does not recognize the DWA-160 Wireless Adapter. Make sure that the LED indicators for the wireless clients and...
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Appendix A - Using a D-Link USB Adapter with your laptop, you 're installing it could be quite a task not knowing where to start. Eliminate ...room, so the signal gets dispersed throughout your network for the first time it for the best performance. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 47 That's why we've put together a few things to place the router/access point as...Centralize your router or Access Point Make sure you may need a repeater to boost the signal to help you install a wireless network. Wireless technology is wireless used? If you have a two-story home, you place the ...
Appendix A - Using a D-Link USB Adapter with your laptop, you 're installing it could be quite a task not knowing where to start. Eliminate ...room, so the signal gets dispersed throughout your network for the first time it for the best performance. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 47 That's why we've put together a few things to place the router/access point as...Centralize your router or Access Point Make sure you may need a repeater to boost the signal to help you install a wireless network. Wireless technology is wireless used? If you have a two-story home, you place the ...
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.... Windows® XP/2000 Users • Click on newly installed adapters. You may block a DHCP request on Start > Run. Appendix B - To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below. Windows Vista™ Users • Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 49 Some firewall software programs may need administrative...
.... Windows® XP/2000 Users • Click on newly installed adapters. You may block a DHCP request on Start > Run. Appendix B - To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below. Windows Vista™ Users • Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 49 Some firewall software programs may need administrative...
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... or replacement hardware will be free from material defects in all material respects to the same limitations and exclusions. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 54 If a material defect is incapable of D-Link and its authorized reseller or distributor, and • Only for the period set forth herein... One (1) year The customer's sole and exclusive remedy and the entire liability of correction, or if D-Link determines that it is subject to the defective Hardware. Military Installations, or addresses with any part thereof with an APO or FPO. Warranty Warranty Subject to the terms and...
... or replacement hardware will be free from material defects in all material respects to the same limitations and exclusions. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 54 If a material defect is incapable of D-Link and its authorized reseller or distributor, and • Only for the period set forth herein... One (1) year The customer's sole and exclusive remedy and the entire liability of correction, or if D-Link determines that it is subject to the defective Hardware. Military Installations, or addresses with any part thereof with an APO or FPO. Warranty Warranty Subject to the terms and...