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...® 7 31 Using Windows Vista 34 Using Windows® XP 36 Configure WPA™/WPA2™-Enterprise 38 Using the D-Link Utility 38 Troubleshooting 39 Windows® 7 Troubleshooting 44 Wireless Basics 46 Networking Basics 50 Check your IP address 50 Windows®... 11 Install Adapter into Your Computer 14 Configuration 18 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 18 Wireless Networks 19 My Wireless Networks 20 Support 23 About 24 Connect to a Wireless Network 26 Using Windows Vista 26 Using Windows® XP 27 D-Link DWA-525 User Manual Warranty 55 Registration 61
...® 7 31 Using Windows Vista 34 Using Windows® XP 36 Configure WPA™/WPA2™-Enterprise 38 Using the D-Link Utility 38 Troubleshooting 39 Windows® 7 Troubleshooting 44 Wireless Basics 46 Networking Basics 50 Check your IP address 50 Windows®... 11 Install Adapter into Your Computer 14 Configuration 18 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 18 Wireless Networks 19 My Wireless Networks 20 Support 23 About 24 Connect to a Wireless Network 26 Using Windows Vista 26 Using Windows® XP 27 D-Link DWA-525 User Manual Warranty 55 Registration 61
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Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw • D-Link DWA-525 Wireless N 150 Desktop PCI Adapter • One Antenna • Low Profile Mounting Bracket • Manual and Warranty on CD • D-Link Wireless Connection Manager on CD System Requirements • A desktop computer with an available PCI slot • Windows® 7, Windows Vista® (32/64-bit), or XP (32/64-bit with Service Pack 2 or higher) • 300MHz processor and at least 64MB of RAM D-Link DWA-525 User Manual Section 1 -
Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw • D-Link DWA-525 Wireless N 150 Desktop PCI Adapter • One Antenna • Low Profile Mounting Bracket • Manual and Warranty on CD • D-Link Wireless Connection Manager on CD System Requirements • A desktop computer with an available PCI slot • Windows® 7, Windows Vista® (32/64-bit), or XP (32/64-bit with Service Pack 2 or higher) • 300MHz processor and at least 64MB of RAM D-Link DWA-525 User Manual Section 1 -
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... a faster wireless connection so you can enjoy digital phone calls, gaming, downloading, and video streaming. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual Once connected, access your Desktop PC's wireless connectivity without having to prevent outside intrusion and protect your office or home network. This adapter supports WEP...
... a faster wireless connection so you can enjoy digital phone calls, gaming, downloading, and video streaming. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual Once connected, access your Desktop PC's wireless connectivity without having to prevent outside intrusion and protect your office or home network. This adapter supports WEP...
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... Desktop PC you can securely connect to even more reliable wireless connection. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual Section 1 - Fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g standards, the DWA-525 can still communicate with colleagues and friends while you have the ability to link to a wireless network using WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) for...
... Desktop PC you can securely connect to even more reliable wireless connection. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual Section 1 - Fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g standards, the DWA-525 can still communicate with colleagues and friends while you have the ability to link to a wireless network using WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) for...
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D-Link DWA-525 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs WLAN LED A solid light indicates that wireless is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission.
D-Link DWA-525 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs WLAN LED A solid light indicates that wireless is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission.
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... Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual Note: Do NOT install the PCI adapter into your D-Link adapter. If you through the installation process. Installation Installation This section will walk you have a built-in wireless adapter, please...
... Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual Note: Do NOT install the PCI adapter into your D-Link adapter. If you through the installation process. Installation Installation This section will walk you have a built-in wireless adapter, please...
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Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters To prevent any unused Ethernet adapters). Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. D-Link DWA-525 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 any 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. Section 2 -
Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters To prevent any unused Ethernet adapters). Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. D-Link DWA-525 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 any 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. Section 2 -
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When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. If you would like to disable the adapter. Section 2 - The adapter is now disabled. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable.
When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. If you would like to disable the adapter. Section 2 - The adapter is now disabled. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable.
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... as far away from your adapter's range from virtually anywhere within the operating range of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the signal will weaken your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical...difference. Section 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 home or business. A wall that the number of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in use. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 10
... as far away from your adapter's range from virtually anywhere within the operating range of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the signal will weaken your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical...difference. Section 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 home or business. A wall that the number of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in use. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 10
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... Autorun function does not automatically start on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-525 Driver CD in Windows Vista®. Installation Software/Driver Installation Note: Do NOT install the DWA-525 Desktop Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). Click Install D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 11 The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. Turn...
... Autorun function does not automatically start on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-525 Driver CD in Windows Vista®. Installation Software/Driver Installation Note: Do NOT install the DWA-525 Desktop Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). Click Install D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 11 The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. Turn...
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Select the language to use and click Next to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-525, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. By default setup will install to continue. Click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. To install to continue. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 12 Section 2 - The Welcome window will appear. Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. Click Next to continue.
Select the language to use and click Next to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-525, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. By default setup will install to continue. Click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. To install to continue. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 12 Section 2 - The Welcome window will appear. Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. Click Next to continue.
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Click Next to continue. Click Next to continue. Once you click Finish, shut down your computer. Installation Select the Program Files folder location. Please refer to the next page to install your PCI adapter into your computer and unplug the power. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 13 Section 2 -
Click Next to continue. Click Next to continue. Once you click Finish, shut down your computer. Installation Select the Program Files folder location. Please refer to the next page to install your PCI adapter into your computer and unplug the power. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 13 Section 2 -
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... specific instructions on your computer case and installing PCI adapters. Step 2 - Step 4 - Attach the adapter's antenna. The Wireless Connection Wizard will connect you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to your computer and locate an available PCI slot on opening your motherboard. Open/remove your case to page 16... into the PCI slot and press down until the adapter is some space between the antenna and the wall or back of your computer. Step 3 - D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 14 Slide the DWA-525 into Windows®. Step 5 - Section 2 -
... specific instructions on your computer case and installing PCI adapters. Step 2 - Step 4 - Attach the adapter's antenna. The Wireless Connection Wizard will connect you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to your computer and locate an available PCI slot on opening your motherboard. Open/remove your case to page 16... into the PCI slot and press down until the adapter is some space between the antenna and the wall or back of your computer. Step 3 - D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 14 Slide the DWA-525 into Windows®. Step 5 - Section 2 -
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Click Finish to complete your wireless network. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 15 When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to establish connectivity. Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to your access point or wireless router within two minutes to your setup. Press the WPS button on your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. Section 2 -
Click Finish to complete your wireless network. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 15 When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to establish connectivity. Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to your access point or wireless router within two minutes to your setup. Press the WPS button on your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. Section 2 -
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... to display the site survey page. Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Scan to a wireless network and then click Next. Section 2 - When you will be brought to the site survey page. If there is a lock icon ... the Scan button, a list of wireless networks (site survey) will automatically be prompted to continue. Click on the network name (SSID) that you will appear. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 16 If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you want to connect to and click Next to enter the encryption key.
... to display the site survey page. Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Scan to a wireless network and then click Next. Section 2 - When you will be brought to the site survey page. If there is a lock icon ... the Scan button, a list of wireless networks (site survey) will automatically be prompted to continue. Click on the network name (SSID) that you will appear. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 16 If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you want to connect to and click Next to enter the encryption key.
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Installation When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to complete your wireless network. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 17 Section 2 - Click Finish to your setup.
Installation When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to complete your wireless network. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 17 Section 2 - Click Finish to your setup.
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...® 7 / Vista® WLAN Auto Configuration. for Windows Vista®, please skip to configure your desktop. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 18 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. Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. Section 3 -
...® 7 / Vista® WLAN Auto Configuration. for Windows Vista®, please skip to configure your desktop. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 18 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. Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. Section 3 -
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...a pop-up to 30 seconds to connect. Enter the security information to connect (refer to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 19 Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless network. Connect Button: Highlight a... 3 - Refer to connect. WPS Button: Connect to the Wireless Security section for available wireless networks in your area. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless device. Refresh Button: Rescans for more information).
...a pop-up to 30 seconds to connect. Enter the security information to connect (refer to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 19 Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless network. Connect Button: Highlight a... 3 - Refer to connect. WPS Button: Connect to the Wireless Security section for available wireless networks in your area. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless device. Refresh Button: Rescans for more information).
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Configuration My Wireless Networks The My Wireless Networks page will allow you connect to create, edit, and delete wireless network profiles. Section 3 - D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 20 Every time you to a network using the Wireless Networks page, a profile will display information about the wireless network such as the network name (SSID) ...
Configuration My Wireless Networks The My Wireless Networks page will allow you connect to create, edit, and delete wireless network profiles. Section 3 - D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 20 Every time you to a network using the Wireless Networks page, a profile will display information about the wireless network such as the network name (SSID) ...
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... the My Wireless Networks page. Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. If you are connecting to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. Section 3 - D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 21
... the My Wireless Networks page. Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. If you are connecting to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. Section 3 - D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 21