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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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... connecting this USB Adapter to a Xtreme N™ 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. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Section 1 - D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you . Enjoy the many benefits of stringing Ethernet cables to call the teenager from being exposed. Product Overview Introduction The DWA-160 Xtreme N™ Dual Band USB Adapter is...
... connecting this USB Adapter to a Xtreme N™ 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. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Section 1 - D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you . Enjoy the many benefits of stringing Ethernet cables to call the teenager from being exposed. Product Overview Introduction The DWA-160 Xtreme N™ Dual Band USB Adapter is...
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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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... new software. If you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please 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 Windows® XP users may cause...
... new software. If you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please 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 Windows® XP users may cause...
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Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. Right-click the adapter you would like to the left of Network Adapters. Section 2 - From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 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). Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter.
Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. Right-click the adapter you would like to the left of Network Adapters. Section 2 - From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 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). 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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Disabling the adapter will be displayed. If you would like to disable the adapter. The adapter is now disabled. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Section 2 - When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable.
Disabling the adapter will be displayed. If you would like to disable the adapter. The adapter is now disabled. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Section 2 - When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable.
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...: 1. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Try to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 10 Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in use....aware of your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from virtually anywhere within the operating range of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that generate RF noise. 5. Keep your wireless network. Section 2 - The base transmits a signal even if the phone in...
...: 1. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Try to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 10 Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in use....aware of your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from virtually anywhere within the operating range of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that generate RF noise. 5. Keep your wireless network. Section 2 - The base transmits a signal even if the phone in...
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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). Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run. 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. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. Section 2 - 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.
Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-160 Xtreme N™ Dual Band USB Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run. 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. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. Section 2 - 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.
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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. 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 D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 12 Section 2 - Click Next By default setup will appear.
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. 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 D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 12 Section 2 - Click Next By default setup will appear.
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If you to page 15. Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. The following instructions will now appear. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Section 2 - Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 13 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. Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. The following instructions will now appear. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Section 2 - Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 13 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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... WPS button on the adaper and holding for two seconds until the wizard screen comes up. Note: You may also connect to continue. Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 14 Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to establish connectivity. Press the WPS button on your access point or wireless router within...
... WPS button on the adaper and holding for two seconds until the wizard screen comes up. Note: You may also connect to continue. Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 14 Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to establish connectivity. Press the WPS button on your access point or wireless router within...
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Click Scan to a wireless network and then click Next. Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 15 Section 2 - Click on the network name (SSID) and 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. 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 Scan to a wireless network and then click Next. Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 15 Section 2 - Click on the network name (SSID) and 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. 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).
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Installation When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to complete your wireless network. Click Finish D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 16 Click Next to your setup. Click Next Click Finish to restart my computer now. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue. Section 2 -
Installation When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to complete your wireless network. Click Finish D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 16 Click Next to your setup. Click Next Click Finish to restart my computer now. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue. Section 2 -
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... Configuration This section will start the Configuration. If you how to the wireless adapter. The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to configure your desktop. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 17 Section 3 - D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-160 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as Windows® XP Zero Configuration and...
... Configuration This section will start the Configuration. If you how to the wireless adapter. The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to configure your desktop. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 17 Section 3 - D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-160 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as Windows® XP Zero Configuration and...
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...click Activate to the next page. Refer to connect. Enter the security information to connect (refer to connect. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. If the network is secure,...wireless networks in your area. Section 3 - Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 18 Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. WPS Button: Connect to a network, simply ...
...click Activate to the next page. Refer to connect. Enter the security information to connect (refer to connect. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. If the network is secure,...wireless networks in your area. Section 3 - Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 18 Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. WPS Button: Connect to a network, simply ...
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... the physical button on WPS, visit the Wi-Fi Alliance website at www.wi-fi.org. Refer to other WPS-enabled devices. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 19 For more information. Entering this number in the utility that connects you with the intended wireless network. Refer to have the... setup of the WPS-enabled wireless router or access point connects you to page 20. Section 3 - A connection can be established by the wireless adapter's utility. Configuration Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) System is a virtual button in the utility of security-...
... the physical button on WPS, visit the Wi-Fi Alliance website at www.wi-fi.org. Refer to other WPS-enabled devices. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 19 For more information. Entering this number in the utility that connects you with the intended wireless network. Refer to have the... setup of the WPS-enabled wireless router or access point connects you to page 20. Section 3 - A connection can be established by the wireless adapter's utility. Configuration Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) System is a virtual button in the utility of security-...
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This screen will appear once you have successfully established connection with your network, press the WPS button on your access point or router to your network. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 20 To connect to continue. 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 network, press the WPS button on your access point or router to your network. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 20 To connect to continue. 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.
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... access point or wireless router. To use the PIN method, select PIN (Personal Identification Number) and click Next. Please refer to page 14. Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 21 Section 3 - Write down the number on the screen. Enter this number in your access point or wireless router is close by. Once...
... access point or wireless router. To use the PIN method, select PIN (Personal Identification Number) and click Next. Please refer to page 14. Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 21 Section 3 - Write down the number on the screen. Enter this number in your access point or wireless router is close by. Once...