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... Easy to install and use with the D-Link Setup Wizard and Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Backward compatible with 802.11b/g devices including game consoles and digital media players Increased bandwidth, reliability, and functionality over legacy PCI cards DWA-548 Better Speeds and Better Coverage The DWA-548 Wireless N 300 PCI Express Desktop Adapter lets...
... Easy to install and use with the D-Link Setup Wizard and Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Backward compatible with 802.11b/g devices including game consoles and digital media players Increased bandwidth, reliability, and functionality over legacy PCI cards DWA-548 Better Speeds and Better Coverage The DWA-548 Wireless N 300 PCI Express Desktop Adapter lets...
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...Internet connection while also getting secure access to shared photos, files, music, video, printers, and storage. Internet Modem Router Computer with DWA-548 DWA-548 Wireless N 300 PCI Express Desktop Adapter Package Contents • Wireless N 300 PCI Express Desktop Adapter • Low profile mounting ...Products: • D-Link Wireless N 300 Router (DIR-645) Features • IEEE 802.11n and 802.11g Compliant • Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to desktop computers. Maximize your home. The DWA-548 is also backward ...
...Internet connection while also getting secure access to shared photos, files, music, video, printers, and storage. Internet Modem Router Computer with DWA-548 DWA-548 Wireless N 300 PCI Express Desktop Adapter Package Contents • Wireless N 300 PCI Express Desktop Adapter • Low profile mounting ...Products: • D-Link Wireless N 300 Router (DIR-645) Features • IEEE 802.11n and 802.11g Compliant • Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to desktop computers. Maximize your home. The DWA-548 is also backward ...
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...800.326.1688 | dlink.com Canada | 2525 Meadowvale Blvd | Mississauga, ON L5N 5S2 | 800.361.5265 | dlink.ca ©2012 D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. All references to a wireless network Better speed and range over Wireless G1 Backward compatible with Wireless G Ideal for music and video ...and/or other countries. Choose the Right Product for You SPEED & RANGE Connect your home Supports 2.4GHz or 5GHz bands 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....
...800.326.1688 | dlink.com Canada | 2525 Meadowvale Blvd | Mississauga, ON L5N 5S2 | 800.361.5265 | dlink.ca ©2012 D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. All references to a wireless network Better speed and range over Wireless G1 Backward compatible with Wireless G Ideal for music and video ...and/or other countries. Choose the Right Product for You SPEED & RANGE Connect your home Supports 2.4GHz or 5GHz bands 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....
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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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... those networks most often accessed. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. The DWA-548 is a powerful 64-bit desktop adapter that demand higher networking. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 4 Get a better Internet experience with the latest wireless networking security protocols, including Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2...
... those networks most often accessed. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. The DWA-548 is a powerful 64-bit desktop adapter that demand higher networking. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 4 Get a better Internet experience with the latest wireless networking security protocols, including Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2...
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..., building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of wireless products, the DWA-548 delivers an unsurpassed wireless experience. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 5 Section 1 - WPA/WPA2 provides you can securely connect to even more wireless networks. • Better Security with existing 802.11g...
..., building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of wireless products, the DWA-548 delivers an unsurpassed wireless experience. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 5 Section 1 - WPA/WPA2 provides you can securely connect to even more wireless networks. • Better Security with existing 802.11g...
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Section 1 - D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 6 Product Overview Hardware Overview 1 1 WLAN LED The LED will blink when the wireless adapter is operating correctly.
Section 1 - D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 6 Product Overview Hardware Overview 1 1 WLAN LED The LED will blink when the wireless adapter is operating correctly.
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...may use multiple adapters at different times, make sure the software is uninstalled before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of the network(s) you want...7, Vista® and XP users may cause a conflict with the new software. Getting Started Before installing your D-Link adapter. Installation Installation This section will walk you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in wireless... Vista®/XP users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 7
...may use multiple adapters at different times, make sure the software is uninstalled before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of the network(s) you want...7, Vista® and XP users may cause a conflict with the new software. Getting Started Before installing your D-Link adapter. Installation Installation This section will walk you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in wireless... Vista®/XP users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 7
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Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. Step 1 From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Step 2 Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Step 3 Right-click the adapter you would like to the left of Network Adapters. 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). D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 8
Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. Step 1 From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Step 2 Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Step 3 Right-click the adapter you would like to the left of Network Adapters. 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). D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 8
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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. 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 Step 5 The adapter is now disabled. 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. 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 Step 5 The adapter is now disabled. Section 2 -
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...devices or appliances that generate RF noise. 5. Position devices so that the signal will degrade your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 10 Typical ranges vary depending on range. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Try to ...a minimum - Be aware of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the signal passes through , may have a negative effect on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) ...
...devices or appliances that generate RF noise. 5. Position devices so that the signal will degrade your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 10 Typical ranges vary depending on range. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Try to ...a minimum - Be aware of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the signal passes through , may have a negative effect on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) ...
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... Hardware" wizard appears, click Cancel. Step 1 Before installing, write down the serial number and hardware revision (e.g. Firmly insert the DWA-548 adapter into your computer. Windows will automatically detect and install the adapter. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on ..."(where D: represents the drive letter of your computer and unplug the power cord from the D-Link CD. Step 2 Insert the DWA-548 Driver CD into the computer. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 11 Remove the case to contact technical support. Connect both antennas to install the...
... Hardware" wizard appears, click Cancel. Step 1 Before installing, write down the serial number and hardware revision (e.g. Firmly insert the DWA-548 adapter into your computer. Windows will automatically detect and install the adapter. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on ..."(where D: represents the drive letter of your computer and unplug the power cord from the D-Link CD. Step 2 Insert the DWA-548 Driver CD into the computer. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 11 Remove the case to contact technical support. Connect both antennas to install the...
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To install to continue. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 12 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 a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next to continue. Step 4 By default setup will appear. Step 5 Select the Program Files folder location. Click Next to continue. Section 2 -
To install to continue. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 12 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 a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next to continue. Step 4 By default setup will appear. Step 5 Select the Program Files folder location. Click Next to continue. Section 2 -
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This may take 1-2 minutes. If you to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS). The following instructions will install. Click Next to page 16. Installation Step 6 The drivers will connect you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to continue. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 13 Step 7 The Wireless Connection Wizard will now appear. Section 2 -
This may take 1-2 minutes. If you to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS). The following instructions will install. Click Next to page 16. Installation Step 6 The drivers will connect you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to continue. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 13 Step 7 The Wireless Connection Wizard will now appear. Section 2 -
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Click Finish to establish connectivity. Press the WPS button on your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to complete your setup. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to your wireless network. Section 2 - 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. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 14
Click Finish to establish connectivity. Press the WPS button on your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to complete your setup. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to your wireless network. Section 2 - 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. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 14
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Installation Click Finish to complete your setup. 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 -
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Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Installation Manual Connect To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to the site survey page. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to a wireless network and then click Next. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 16 Click Next to display the site survey page. Section 2 - Click Scan to continue.
Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Installation Manual Connect To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to the site survey page. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to a wireless network and then click Next. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 16 Click Next to display the site survey page. Section 2 - Click Scan to continue.
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Please enter the encryption key and click Next. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Click Finish to restart my computer now. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 17 Installation Click the Scan button to display a list of wireless networks (site survey).
Please enter the encryption key and click Next. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Click Finish to restart my computer now. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 17 Installation Click the Scan button to display a list of wireless networks (site survey).
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D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 18 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. Configuration Configuration This section will start ...
D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 18 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. Configuration Configuration This section will start ...