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... HD video, share files, and surf the web Connect to any standard PCI Express slot Access a secure wireless network using advanced WPA or WPA2 encryption Easy to install and use with the D-Link Setup Wizard and Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Backward compatible with faster speeds and from greater distances Wireless N 300 PCI Express Desktop Adapter Product Highlights Wireless N technology enables and enhances your computer, whether it is an...
... HD video, share files, and surf the web Connect to any standard PCI Express slot Access a secure wireless network using advanced WPA or WPA2 encryption Easy to install and use with the D-Link Setup Wizard and Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Backward compatible with faster speeds and from greater distances Wireless N 300 PCI Express Desktop Adapter Product Highlights Wireless N technology enables and enhances your computer, whether it is an...
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... frequently accessed networks. This adapter supports WPA and WPA2 encryption that allow you to connect securely to a Wireless N router and stay connected from virtually anywhere in your wireless performance by Wireless N technology, this adapter without having to call a networking expert for help. Easy to Set Up and Use A Quick Setup Wizard guides users through a simplified installation process so that demand higher networking performance. What This Product Does The DWA-548 Wireless N 300 PCI Express Desktop Adapter connects your network...
... frequently accessed networks. This adapter supports WPA and WPA2 encryption that allow you to connect securely to a Wireless N router and stay connected from virtually anywhere in your wireless performance by Wireless N technology, this adapter without having to call a networking expert for help. Easy to Set Up and Use A Quick Setup Wizard guides users through a simplified installation process so that demand higher networking performance. What This Product Does The DWA-548 Wireless N 300 PCI Express Desktop Adapter connects your network...
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All rights reserved. Updated 4/4/12 Building Networks for greater flexibility DWA-548 Wireless N 300 PCI Express Desktop Adapter Technical Specifications OS Support • Windows 7, Vista, or XP SP3 Standards • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.11n Interface • PCI Express (PCIe) Security • Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA™ & WPA2™) • 64/128-bit WEP • Wi-Fi Protected Setup - Actual data throughput will adversely...
All rights reserved. Updated 4/4/12 Building Networks for greater flexibility DWA-548 Wireless N 300 PCI Express Desktop Adapter Technical Specifications OS Support • Windows 7, Vista, or XP SP3 Standards • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.11n Interface • PCI Express (PCIe) Security • Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA™ & WPA2™) • 64/128-bit WEP • Wi-Fi Protected Setup - Actual data throughput will adversely...
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...-Personal 29 Using the D-Link Utility 29 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® XP Users 50 Windows® 7/Vista® Users 50 Statically Assign an IP address 51 Windows® XP Users 51 Windows® 7/Vista® Users 52 Technical Specifications 53 Contacting Technical Support 54 Warranty 55 Registration 62 D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 2
...-Personal 29 Using the D-Link Utility 29 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® XP Users 50 Windows® 7/Vista® Users 50 Statically Assign an IP address 51 Windows® XP Users 51 Windows® 7/Vista® Users 52 Technical Specifications 53 Contacting Technical Support 54 Warranty 55 Registration 62 D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 2
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Section 1 - System Requirements • A desktop computer with an available 64-bit PCI Express slot • Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP (with drivers and software If any of RAM D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 3 Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw D-Link DWA-548 Wireless N 300 PCI Express Desktop Adapter Two Antennas Low Profile Bracket CD with Service Pack 3) • 300MHz processor and at least 64MB of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Section 1 - System Requirements • A desktop computer with an available 64-bit PCI Express slot • Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP (with drivers and software If any of RAM D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 3 Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw D-Link DWA-548 Wireless N 300 PCI Express Desktop Adapter Two Antennas Low Profile Bracket CD with Service Pack 3) • 300MHz processor and at least 64MB of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
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... D-Link Wireless N 300 PCI Express Desktop Adapter (DWA-548) is a powerful 64-bit desktop adapter that installs quickly and easily into desktop computers. Like all D-Link wireless adapters, the DWA-548 can add or upgrade your office or home network. Once connected, access your desktop computer. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 4 The DWA-548 also includes a configuration utility to purchase a new computer. Get a better Internet experience with the latest wireless networking security protocols, including Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) support. The DWA-548 is...
... D-Link Wireless N 300 PCI Express Desktop Adapter (DWA-548) is a powerful 64-bit desktop adapter that installs quickly and easily into desktop computers. Like all D-Link wireless adapters, the DWA-548 can add or upgrade your office or home network. Once connected, access your desktop computer. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 4 The DWA-548 also includes a configuration utility to purchase a new computer. Get a better Internet experience with the latest wireless networking security protocols, including Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) support. The DWA-548 is...
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... by this Wireless Adapter. • Compatible with existing 802.11g compliant routers, access points and cards. WPA/WPA2 provides you with a much higher level of security for wireless authentication. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 5 That means you can still communicate with colleagues and friends while you can connect with 802.11g Devices - Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of wireless products, the DWA-548 delivers an...
... by this Wireless Adapter. • Compatible with existing 802.11g compliant routers, access points and cards. WPA/WPA2 provides you with a much higher level of security for wireless authentication. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 5 That means you can still communicate with colleagues and friends while you can connect with 802.11g Devices - Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of wireless products, the DWA-548 delivers an...
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...-in wireless adapter, please disable it in wireless adapters (refer to the next page) • Verify the settings such as the SSID and security settings of wireless adapters (see below) • Disable any old software: Windows® 7 users: Click Start > Control Panel > Uninstall Programs. Windows Vista®/XP users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 7 If you through the installation process. Getting Started Before installing your computer boots...
...-in wireless adapter, please disable it in wireless adapters (refer to the next page) • Verify the settings such as the SSID and security settings of wireless adapters (see below) • Disable any old software: Windows® 7 users: Click Start > Control Panel > Uninstall Programs. Windows Vista®/XP users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 7 If you through the installation process. Getting Started Before installing your computer boots...
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Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to the left of Network Adapters. Step 2 Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 8 Step 1 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 unused Ethernet adapters). Step 3 Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable. Section 2 -
Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to the left of Network Adapters. Step 2 Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 8 Step 1 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 unused Ethernet adapters). Step 3 Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable. Section 2 -
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Disabling the adapter will be displayed. If you would like to disable the adapter. Section 2 - Step 5 The adapter is now disabled. Installation Step 4 Click Yes to use the adapter in the future, simply right-click it and select Enable. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 9 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 - Step 5 The adapter is now disabled. Installation Step 4 Click Yes to use the adapter in the future, simply right-click it and select Enable. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 9 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 your wireless devices as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless signal. 4. Position devices so that is as glass, steel, metal... to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. If you access your network using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as possible. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 10 A wall that the signal will degrade your wireless connection may have a negative effect on the types of walls or ...
Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from your wireless devices as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless signal. 4. Position devices so that is as glass, steel, metal... to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. If you access your network using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as possible. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 10 A wall that the signal will degrade your wireless connection may have a negative effect on the types of walls or ...
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... install the wireless adapter drivers and software. When the "Add New Hardware" wizard appears, click Cancel. Please turn on your motherboard. Installation Adapter Installation Note: Please install the DWA-548 Desktop PCI Express Adapter into an available PCIe slot inside your CD-ROM drive) and click OK. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 11 Remove the case to the adapter and then turn off your computer before installing the driver software from the computer. Connect both antennas to access...
... install the wireless adapter drivers and software. When the "Add New Hardware" wizard appears, click Cancel. Please turn on your motherboard. Installation Adapter Installation Note: Please install the DWA-548 Desktop PCI Express Adapter into an available PCIe slot inside your CD-ROM drive) and click OK. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 11 Remove the case to the adapter and then turn off your computer before installing the driver software from the computer. Connect both antennas to access...
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Click Next to continue. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 12 Click Next to continue. Step 4 By default setup will appear. Click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Section 2 - To install to continue. Step 5 Select the Program Files folder location. Installation Step 3 The InstallShield Wizard window will install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-548, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive.
Click Next to continue. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 12 Click Next to continue. Step 4 By default setup will appear. Click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Section 2 - To install to continue. Step 5 Select the Program Files folder location. Installation Step 3 The InstallShield Wizard window will install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-548, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive.
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Step 7 The Wireless Connection Wizard will install. The following instructions will connect you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to page 16. Section 2 - Installation Step 6 The drivers will now appear. Click Next to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS). If you to continue. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 13 This may take 1-2 minutes.
Step 7 The Wireless Connection Wizard will install. The following instructions will connect you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to page 16. Section 2 - Installation Step 6 The drivers will now appear. Click Next to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS). If you to continue. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 13 This may take 1-2 minutes.
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Click Finish to complete your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to establish connectivity. Press the WPS button on your setup. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to your wireless network. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 14 Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to 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 access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to establish connectivity. Press the WPS button on your setup. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to your wireless network. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 14 Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. Section 2 -
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... user an easy interface to change any settings related to configure your desktop. Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP, please skip to pages 25, 26 or 27 respectively. Section 3 - D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 18 If you how to the wireless adapter. Double-click the Wireless Connection Manager icon on the desktop will show you are using the D-Link Utility...
... user an easy interface to change any settings related to configure your desktop. Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP, please skip to pages 25, 26 or 27 respectively. Section 3 - D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 18 If you how to the wireless adapter. Double-click the Wireless Connection Manager icon on the desktop will show you are using the D-Link Utility...
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... 30 seconds to connect. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless network. SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is secure. Enter the security information to connect (refer to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 19 Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page...
... 30 seconds to connect. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless network. SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is secure. Enter the security information to connect (refer to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 19 Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page...
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... Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 36 Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2-Personal Using Windows® XP It is recommended to enable WPA/WPA2-Personal on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to and click Connect...
... Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 36 Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2-Personal Using Windows® XP It is recommended to enable WPA/WPA2-Personal on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to and click Connect...
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... that the AC power and Ethernet cables are firmly connected. • Check that have not received WHQL certification into oem.inf files (e.g., oem1.inf). 6. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 42 B. Search for the network. Note: Windows® XP will rename .inf files that the IP Address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS settings are indicating normal activity. Section 5 - To remove the drivers, do the...
... that the AC power and Ethernet cables are firmly connected. • Check that have not received WHQL certification into oem.inf files (e.g., oem1.inf). 6. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 42 B. Search for the network. Note: Windows® XP will rename .inf files that the IP Address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS settings are indicating normal activity. Section 5 - To remove the drivers, do the...
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... the IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway of your new D-Link wireless adapter and have established a wireless connection, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to run box type cmd and click OK. • At the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter. • This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway of your adapter. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 50 router...
... the IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway of your new D-Link wireless adapter and have established a wireless connection, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to run box type cmd and click OK. • At the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter. • This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway of your adapter. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 50 router...