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... 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
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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 -
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...WPA2) support. Once connected, access your desktop computer. Like all D-Link wireless adapters, the DWA-548 can enjoy digital phone calls, gaming, downloading, and video streaming. The DWA-548 features robust security to help protect the wireless network from IEEE Standard ...router for those that installs quickly and easily into desktop computers. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 4 Environmental factors will vary. Product Overview Introduction The D-Link Wireless N 300 PCI Express Desktop Adapter (DWA-548) is a powerful 64-bit desktop adapter that demand higher networking....
...WPA2) support. Once connected, access your desktop computer. Like all D-Link wireless adapters, the DWA-548 can enjoy digital phone calls, gaming, downloading, and video streaming. The DWA-548 features robust security to help protect the wireless network from IEEE Standard ...router for those that installs quickly and easily into desktop computers. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 4 Environmental factors will vary. Product Overview Introduction The D-Link Wireless N 300 PCI Express Desktop Adapter (DWA-548) is a powerful 64-bit desktop adapter that demand higher networking....
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... for wireless authentication. WPA/WPA2 provides you can connect with 802.11g Devices - D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 5 Fully compatible with the 802.11g standards, the DWA-548 can securely connect to even more wireless networks. • Better Security with the DWA-548. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Network conditions and environmental factors...
... for wireless authentication. WPA/WPA2 provides you can connect with 802.11g Devices - D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 5 Fully compatible with the 802.11g standards, the DWA-548 can securely connect to even more wireless networks. • Better Security with the DWA-548. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Network conditions and environmental factors...
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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. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 6
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...to Remove Existing Installations If you plan to load when your computer boots up. Getting Started Before installing your D-Link adapter. Some utilities may use multiple adapters at different times, make sure the software is uninstalled before installing your new...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. Installation Installation This section will walk you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in ...
...to Remove Existing Installations If you plan to load when your computer boots up. Getting Started Before installing your D-Link adapter. Some utilities may use multiple adapters at different times, make sure the software is uninstalled before installing your new...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. Installation Installation This section will walk you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in ...
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Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. 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 the left of Network Adapters. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 8 Section 2 - Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable any wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters).
Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. 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 the left of Network Adapters. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 8 Section 2 - Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable any wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters).
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Section 2 - When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. If you would like to disable the adapter. 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
Section 2 - When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. If you would like to disable the adapter. 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
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... electrical devices or appliances that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways. 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 home or business. Keep the number of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that is to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. A wall that the wireless... over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Make sure your wireless network. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 10
... electrical devices or appliances that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways. 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 home or business. Keep the number of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that is to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. A wall that the wireless... over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Make sure your wireless network. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 10
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... your computer, go to install the wireless adapter drivers and software. Step 2 Insert the DWA-548 Driver CD into the computer. Please turn on your computer and unplug the power cord from the D-Link CD. Once inserted, close the case and insert the power cable back into the CD-ROM... drive. Windows will automatically detect and install the adapter. A1) in case you need to the adapter and then turn off your computer. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 11 Connect...
... your computer, go to install the wireless adapter drivers and software. Step 2 Insert the DWA-548 Driver CD into the computer. Please turn on your computer and unplug the power cord from the D-Link CD. Once inserted, close the case and insert the power cable back into the CD-ROM... drive. Windows will automatically detect and install the adapter. A1) in case you need to the adapter and then turn off your computer. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 11 Connect...
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To install to continue. Click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 12 Click Next to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-548, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. Step 5 Select the Program Files folder location. Step 4 By default setup will appear. Section 2 - Installation Step 3 The InstallShield Wizard window will install to continue. Click Next to continue.
To install to continue. Click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 12 Click Next to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-548, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. Step 5 Select the Program Files folder location. Step 4 By default setup will appear. Section 2 - Installation Step 3 The InstallShield Wizard window will install to continue. Click Next to continue.
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Installation Step 6 The drivers will connect you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to page 16. The following instructions will install. Click Next to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS). D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 13 This may take 1-2 minutes. If you to continue. Step 7 The Wireless Connection Wizard will now appear. Section 2 -
Installation Step 6 The drivers will connect you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to page 16. The following instructions will install. Click Next to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS). D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 13 This may take 1-2 minutes. If you to continue. Step 7 The Wireless Connection Wizard will now appear. Section 2 -
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Press the WPS button on your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to establish connectivity. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 14 Click Finish to your setup. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to complete your wireless network.
Press the WPS button on your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to establish connectivity. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 14 Click Finish to your setup. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to complete your wireless network.
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D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 15 Installation Click Finish to complete your setup. Section 2 -
D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 15 Installation Click Finish to complete your setup. Section 2 -
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Section 2 - Click Next to display the site survey page. Click Scan to continue. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 16 Enter the network name (SSID) manually. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to a wireless network and then click Next. Installation Manual Connect To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to the site survey page.
Section 2 - Click Next to display the site survey page. Click Scan to continue. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 16 Enter the network name (SSID) manually. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to a wireless network and then click Next. Installation Manual Connect To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to the site survey page.
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If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 17 Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Please enter the encryption key and click Next. Section 2 - Click Finish to restart my computer now. Installation Click the Scan button to display a list of wireless networks (site survey).
If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 17 Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Please enter the encryption key and click Next. Section 2 - Click Finish to restart my computer now. Installation Click the Scan button to display a list of wireless networks (site survey).
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...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. Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows®... - 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. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 18 The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to pages ...
...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. Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows®... - 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. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 18 The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to pages ...
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... the encryption key/security settings to the next page. Refer to connect. Enter the security information to connect (refer to connect. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 19 Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless device. Activate Button: Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down ...the network is secure, a pop-up to 30 seconds to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. To connect to a network, simply ...
... the encryption key/security settings to the next page. Refer to connect. Enter the security information to connect (refer to connect. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 19 Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless device. Activate Button: Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down ...the network is secure, a pop-up to 30 seconds to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. To connect to a network, simply ...
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.... Modify: Click Modify to edit a current profile (refer to remove a profile. Profile Details: The Profile Details section will allow you connect to the wireless network. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 20 Delete: Click Delete to page 22). Configuration My Wireless Networks The My Wireless Networks page will display information about the wireless network...
.... Modify: Click Modify to edit a current profile (refer to remove a profile. Profile Details: The Profile Details section will allow you connect to the wireless network. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 20 Delete: Click Delete to page 22). Configuration My Wireless Networks The My Wireless Networks page will display information about the wireless network...
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... used. OK Button: Click OK to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. If you are connecting to the Wireless Security section for your settings. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 21 Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Please refer to another wireless client such as an adapter, select Ad-Hoc. Set Security...
... used. OK Button: Click OK to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. If you are connecting to the Wireless Security section for your settings. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 21 Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Please refer to another wireless client such as an adapter, select Ad-Hoc. Set Security...