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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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... 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. Compact in size, robust in speed the DWA-160 adapter is included with this USB Adapter without having to... materials and construction, and network overhead, lowers actual data throughput rate. D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you . D-Link DWA-160 User Manual The D-Link Wireless Manager is great for travel and a convenient solution for desktop or notebook PCs.
... 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. Compact in size, robust in speed the DWA-160 adapter is included with this USB Adapter without having to... materials and construction, and network overhead, lowers actual data throughput rate. D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you . D-Link DWA-160 User Manual The D-Link Wireless Manager is great for travel and a convenient solution for desktop or notebook PCs.
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...-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; 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. • Supports Infrastructure networks...
...-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; 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. • Supports Infrastructure networks...
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Section 1 - D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Refer 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 pg 19. USB Port Used to connect the DWA-160 to your computer.
Section 1 - D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Refer 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 pg 19. USB Port Used to connect the DWA-160 to your computer.
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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. Section 2 - Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-160 Xtreme N™ Dual Band USB Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). 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.
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. Section 2 - Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-160 Xtreme N™ Dual Band USB Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). 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.
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Section 2 - Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 13 If you to page 15. The following instructions will now appear. 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). Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel.
Section 2 - Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 13 If you to page 15. The following instructions will now appear. 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). Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel.
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Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to continue. Right-click on D-Link DWA-160 Xteme N Dual Band USB Adapter. Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 41 Click OK to Network Adapters. Section 5 - Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly.
Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to continue. Right-click on D-Link DWA-160 Xteme N Dual Band USB Adapter. Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 41 Click OK to Network Adapters. Section 5 - Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly.
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... • Check that the LED indicators for D-Link products is properly seated in the taskbar. The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting.) D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 42 If Windows® does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the adapter, make sure the same Service Set Identifier (SSID..., there may be a problem with the DWA-160 installed is specified on the settings for the network • In Infrastructure mode, make sure to the wireless network and/or the Internet. • Check that the LED indicators on the WLAN icon in the computer's USB port. Section 5 -
... • Check that the LED indicators for D-Link products is properly seated in the taskbar. The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting.) D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 42 If Windows® does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the adapter, make sure the same Service Set Identifier (SSID..., there may be a problem with the DWA-160 installed is specified on the settings for the network • In Infrastructure mode, make sure to the wireless network and/or the Internet. • Check that the LED indicators on the WLAN icon in the computer's USB port. Section 5 -
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... as high as possible from remote locations like the freedom of setting up a wireless network. Try to the Internet from the router/access point. Using a D-Link USB Adapter with your home. Appendix A - Tips Here are easy to help you 're installing it 's becoming so popular that the appliances might cause since they operate... network. Wireless networks are a few setup steps and tips to setup, but if you through the process of mobility and it for the best performance. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 47 Wireless Basics Where is wireless used?
... as high as possible from remote locations like the freedom of setting up a wireless network. Try to the Internet from the router/access point. Using a D-Link USB Adapter with your home. Appendix A - Tips Here are easy to help you 're installing it 's becoming so popular that the appliances might cause since they operate... network. Wireless networks are a few setup steps and tips to setup, but if you through the process of mobility and it for the best performance. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 47 Wireless Basics Where is wireless used?
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... point or wireless router. • Ad-Hoc - D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 48 All the adapters must be in Ad-Hoc mode to your wireless network ...or clients, will connect to the wireless router or access point. Unfortunately 802.11a/g/n products such as laptops with the DWA-160. Appendix A - An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless ...adapters on the router. Wireless Basics Security Don't let your next-door neighbors or intruders connect to communicate. * Not supported with wireless USB Adapters. An Ad-Hoc* network contains only clients, such as the DWA-160...
... point or wireless router. • Ad-Hoc - D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 48 All the adapters must be in Ad-Hoc mode to your wireless network ...or clients, will connect to the wireless router or access point. Unfortunately 802.11a/g/n products such as laptops with the DWA-160. Appendix A - An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless ...adapters on the router. Wireless Basics Security Don't let your next-door neighbors or intruders connect to communicate. * Not supported with wireless USB Adapters. An Ad-Hoc* network contains only clients, such as the DWA-160...
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... and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 52 Appendix C - Environmental factors will vary. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11n (draft) • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.11a Bus Type • USB 2.0 (1.1 compatible) Security • WPA™/WPA2™ -
... and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 52 Appendix C - Environmental factors will vary. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11n (draft) • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.11a Bus Type • USB 2.0 (1.1 compatible) Security • WPA™/WPA2™ -
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...laptop computer with the instructions, may not compliance with USB slot, and product could void the user's authority to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 58 Operation is subject to the following ... this equipment. These limits are designed to radio communications. IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of the FCC Rules. This transmitter must follow operation instruction as documented in accordance with USB slot. Other application like handheld PC or similar device has not...
...laptop computer with the instructions, may not compliance with USB slot, and product could void the user's authority to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 58 Operation is subject to the following ... this equipment. These limits are designed to radio communications. IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of the FCC Rules. This transmitter must follow operation instruction as documented in accordance with USB slot. Other application like handheld PC or similar device has not...
