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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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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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...; Dual Band Media router or an Xtreme N™ Gaming router, and stay connected from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g and Draft 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. The DWA-160 is included with this USB Adapter to your PC or dismantling your desktop or notebook PC. Maximize wireless performance by -step through the installation process. D-Link...
...; Dual Band Media router or an Xtreme N™ Gaming router, and stay connected from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g and Draft 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. The DWA-160 is included with this USB Adapter to your PC or dismantling your desktop or notebook PC. Maximize wireless performance by -step through the installation process. D-Link...
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...™/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; D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Product Overview Features • Compact size for placement anywhere. • Convenience of security for wireless authentication. • Position...
...™/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; D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Product Overview Features • Compact size for placement anywhere. • Convenience of security for wireless authentication. • Position...
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USB Port Used to connect the DWA-160 to pg 19. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Refer to your computer. Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview WPS Button Press the WPS button to automatically connect to a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point and establish connectivity.
USB Port Used to connect the DWA-160 to pg 19. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Refer to your computer. Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview WPS Button Press the WPS button to automatically connect to a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point and establish connectivity.
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... Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Windows® XP users may cause a conflict with the new software. If you plan to load when your D-Link adapter. Also, if you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in wireless utility for all...
... Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Windows® XP users may cause a conflict with the new software. If you plan to load when your D-Link adapter. Also, if you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in wireless utility for all...
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Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Right-click the adapter you would like to the left of Network Adapters. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). Section 2 - Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter.
Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Right-click the adapter you would like to the left of Network Adapters. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). Section 2 - Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter.
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If you would like to disable the adapter. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. Section 2 - The adapter is now disabled. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers.
If you would like to disable the adapter. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. Section 2 - The adapter is now disabled. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers.
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Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range.Typical ranges vary ... D-Link adapter and other objects that generate RF noise. 5. Be aware of walls, ceilings, or other network devices to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in your wireless connection may have a negative effect on the types of walls and ceilings between network devices. D-Link DWA-160...
Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range.Typical ranges vary ... D-Link adapter and other objects that generate RF noise. 5. Be aware of walls, ceilings, or other network devices to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in your wireless connection may have a negative effect on the types of walls and ceilings between network devices. D-Link DWA-160...
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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. Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-160 Xtreme N™ Dual Band USB Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). 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 - Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 11
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. Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-160 Xtreme N™ Dual Band USB Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). 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 - Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 11
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Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 12 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. Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 12 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 -
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Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. If you to page 15. Section 2 - The following instructions will now appear. 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).
Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. If you to page 15. Section 2 - The following instructions will now appear. 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).
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... Configuration (PBC) To connect to your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 14 When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to your wireless network. Press the WPS button on your access point or wireless...
... Configuration (PBC) To connect to your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 14 When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to your wireless network. Press the WPS button on your access point or wireless...
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Click Scan to the site survey page. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. 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 Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Click Next Click the Scan button to a wireless network and then click Next. Section 2 -
Click Scan to the site survey page. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. 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 Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Click Next Click the Scan button to a wireless network and then click Next. Section 2 -
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If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to your setup. Click Finish D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 16 Click Next to continue. Section 2 - Click Next Click Finish to complete your wireless network. Installation When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to restart my computer now.
If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to your setup. Click Finish D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 16 Click Next to continue. Section 2 - Click Next Click Finish to complete your wireless network. Installation When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to restart my computer now.
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Clicking 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 configure your desktop. If you how to page 29. ...easy interface to change any settings related 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. Section 3 - D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 17 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-160 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as Windows® XP...
Clicking 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 configure your desktop. If you how to page 29. ...easy interface to change any settings related 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. Section 3 - D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 17 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-160 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as Windows® XP...
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Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. Enter the security information ... for available wireless networks in your area. Activate Button: Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down menu and click Activate to the next page. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 18 Refer to connect. Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. Security: If there is a "lock" icon, this means...
Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. Enter the security information ... for available wireless networks in your area. Activate Button: Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down menu and click Activate to the next page. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 18 Refer to connect. Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. Security: If there is a "lock" icon, this means...
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... pushing the physical button on WPS, visit the Wi-Fi Alliance website at www.wi-fi.org. A connection can be established by the wireless adapter's utility. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 19 Refer to have the access point or wireless router nearby during setup. Entering this number in the utility that connects you with...
... pushing the physical button on WPS, visit the Wi-Fi Alliance website at www.wi-fi.org. A connection can be established by the wireless adapter's utility. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 19 Refer to have the access point or wireless router nearby during setup. Entering this number in the utility that connects you with...
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Press the WPS button located on the adapter and hold for two seconds until the wizard screen appears. 2. Section 3 - Configuration Push Button 1. 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. To connect to continue. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 20
Press the WPS button located on the adapter and hold for two seconds until the wizard screen appears. 2. Section 3 - Configuration Push Button 1. 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. To connect to continue. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 20
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... method, refer to the manufacture's manual for instructions. Enter this number in your access point or wireless router. Please refer to page 14. Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 21 Section 3 - Configuration Personal Identification Number (PIN) If you will have 2 minutes to enter this number in your access point or wireless router...
... method, refer to the manufacture's manual for instructions. Enter this number in your access point or wireless router. Please refer to page 14. Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 21 Section 3 - Configuration Personal Identification Number (PIN) If you will have 2 minutes to enter this number in your access point or wireless router...