Manual
Page 2
... Started 7 Remove Existing Installations 7 Disable Other Wireless Adapters 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 10 Adapter Installation 11 Push Button Configuration (PBC 14 Manual Connect 16 Configuration 18 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 18 Wireless Networks 19 My Wireless Networks 20 Support 23 About 24 Connect to a Wireless Network 25 Using Windows® 7 25 Using... 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
... Started 7 Remove Existing Installations 7 Disable Other Wireless Adapters 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 10 Adapter Installation 11 Push Button Configuration (PBC 14 Manual Connect 16 Configuration 18 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 18 Wireless Networks 19 My Wireless Networks 20 Support 23 About 24 Connect to a Wireless Network 25 Using Windows® 7 25 Using... 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
Manual
Page 3
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. Section 1 -
Manual
Page 4
... detailed connectivity profiles for your network's high-speed Internet connection while sharing photos, files, music, video, printers, and storage. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 4 Product Overview Introduction The D-Link Wireless N 300 PCI Express Desktop Adapter (DWA-548) is an 802.11n client device that demand higher networking. Get a better Internet experience with the latest wireless networking...
... detailed connectivity profiles for your network's high-speed Internet connection while sharing photos, files, music, video, printers, and storage. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 4 Product Overview Introduction The D-Link Wireless N 300 PCI Express Desktop Adapter (DWA-548) is an 802.11n client device that demand higher networking. Get a better Internet experience with the latest wireless networking...
Manual
Page 5
... from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. Environmental factors will vary. With the DWA-548 in your Desktop PC, you with a much higher level of security for wireless authentication. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 5 With the performance of D-Link's Wireless N 300 line of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual...
... from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. Environmental factors will vary. With the DWA-548 in your Desktop PC, you with a much higher level of security for wireless authentication. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 5 With the performance of D-Link's Wireless N 300 line of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual...
Manual
Page 6
D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 6 Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview 1 1 WLAN LED The LED will blink when the wireless adapter is operating correctly.
D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 6 Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview 1 1 WLAN LED The LED will blink when the wireless adapter is operating correctly.
Manual
Page 7
...; 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 Some utilities may use multiple adapters at different times, make sure the software is uninstalled before installing your new... it in the device manager before installing the new software. If you 've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the utilities are not set to load when your computer boots up. If you through the installation process. Section 2 -
...; 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 Some utilities may use multiple adapters at different times, make sure the software is uninstalled before installing your new... it in the device manager before installing the new software. If you 've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the utilities are not set to load when your computer boots up. If you through the installation process. Section 2 -
Manual
Page 8
D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 8 Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to the left of Network Adapters. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable any wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). Section 2 - Step 2 Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Step 1 From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Step 3 Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable.
D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 8 Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to the left of Network Adapters. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable any wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). Section 2 - Step 2 Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Step 1 From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Step 3 Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable.
Manual
Page 9
D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 9 Disabling the adapter will be displayed. Step 5 The adapter is now disabled. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Installation Step 4 Click Yes to use the adapter in the future, simply right-click it and select Enable. If you would like to disable the adapter. Section 2 -
D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 9 Disabling the adapter will be displayed. Step 5 The adapter is now disabled. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Installation Step 4 Click Yes to use the adapter in the future, simply right-click it and select Enable. If you would like to disable the adapter. Section 2 -
Manual
Page 10
... computers so that the wireless signals must pass through a wall or ceiling (instead of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways. Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The... number of your devices so that is minimized. 2. Building Materials make a difference. Try to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 10 Typical ranges vary depending on range. each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter's range from electrical devices or appliances that the...
... computers so that the wireless signals must pass through a wall or ceiling (instead of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways. Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The... number of your devices so that is minimized. 2. Building Materials make a difference. Try to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 10 Typical ranges vary depending on range. each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter's range from electrical devices or appliances that the...
Manual
Page 11
...antennas to access your CD-ROM drive) and click OK. Step 2 Insert the DWA-548 Driver CD into the computer. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 11 Installation Adapter Installation Note: Please install the DWA-548 Desktop PCI Express Adapter into an available PCIe slot inside your computer before installing the ... the wireless adapter drivers and software. Remove the case to the adapter and then turn off your computer. Firmly insert the DWA-548 adapter into your computer. When the autorun screen appears, click Install and follow the on-screen instructions to contact technical support....
...antennas to access your CD-ROM drive) and click OK. Step 2 Insert the DWA-548 Driver CD into the computer. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 11 Installation Adapter Installation Note: Please install the DWA-548 Desktop PCI Express Adapter into an available PCIe slot inside your computer before installing the ... the wireless adapter drivers and software. Remove the case to the adapter and then turn off your computer. Firmly insert the DWA-548 adapter into your computer. When the autorun screen appears, click Install and follow the on-screen instructions to contact technical support....
Manual
Page 12
Section 2 - Click Next to continue. Click Next to continue. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 12 Click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Step 5 Select the Program Files folder location. To install to continue. Step 4 By default setup will appear. 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.
Section 2 - Click Next to continue. Click Next to continue. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 12 Click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Step 5 Select the Program Files folder location. To install to continue. Step 4 By default setup will appear. 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.
Manual
Page 13
Click Next to page 16. If you to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS). Section 2 - D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 13 This may take 1-2 minutes. The following instructions will connect you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to continue. Installation Step 6 The drivers will now appear. Step 7 The Wireless Connection Wizard will install.
Click Next to page 16. If you to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS). Section 2 - D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 13 This may take 1-2 minutes. The following instructions will connect you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to continue. Installation Step 6 The drivers will now appear. Step 7 The Wireless Connection Wizard will install.
Manual
Page 14
Click Finish to your wireless network. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to complete your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 14 Press the WPS button on your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to your setup. Section 2 - Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to establish connectivity.
Click Finish to your wireless network. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to complete your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 14 Press the WPS button on your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to your setup. Section 2 - Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to establish connectivity.
Manual
Page 15
D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 15 Section 2 - Installation Click Finish to complete your setup.
D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 15 Section 2 - Installation Click Finish to complete your setup.
Manual
Page 16
Enter the network name (SSID) manually. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 16 Click Scan to the site survey page. Section 2 - Click Next to a wireless network and then click Next. Installation Manual Connect To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to continue.
Enter the network name (SSID) manually. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 16 Click Scan to the site survey page. Section 2 - Click Next to a wireless network and then click Next. Installation Manual Connect To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to continue.
Manual
Page 17
Please enter the encryption key and click Next. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 17 If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Installation Click the Scan button to restart my computer now. Click Finish to continue. Section 2 - Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next.
Please enter the encryption key and click Next. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 17 If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Installation Click the Scan button to restart my computer now. Click Finish to continue. Section 2 - Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next.
Manual
Page 18
Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. Section 3 - If you how to configure your desktop. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-548 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as Windows® XP Zero Configuration and Windows® 7/Vista® WLAN Auto Configuration. Double-click the Wireless Connection Manager ...
Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. Section 3 - If you how to configure your desktop. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-548 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as Windows® XP Zero Configuration and Windows® 7/Vista® WLAN Auto Configuration. Double-click the Wireless Connection Manager ...
Manual
Page 19
... the drop-down menu and click Activate to connect. You must know the encryption key/security settings to connect. Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 19 Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. Signal: Displays the...
... the drop-down menu and click Activate to connect. You must know the encryption key/security settings to connect. Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 19 Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. Signal: Displays the...
Manual
Page 20
D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 20 Delete: Click Delete to page 22). Profile Details: The Profile Details section will automatically be created. Modify: Click Modify to edit a current ...
D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 20 Delete: Click Delete to page 22). Profile Details: The Profile Details section will automatically be created. Modify: Click Modify to edit a current ...
Manual
Page 21
... adapter, select Ad-Hoc. Set Security: Select the type of the wireless network. OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 21 Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. SSID: Enter the SSID of security used. If you are connecting to a wireless router or...
... adapter, select Ad-Hoc. Set Security: Select the type of the wireless network. OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 21 Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. SSID: Enter the SSID of security used. If you are connecting to a wireless router or...