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The Benefits of PCI Express PCI Express provides a high-bandwidth connection with superior performance over legacy PCI cards DWA-548 Better Speeds and Better Coverage The DWA-548 Wireless N 300 PCI Express Desktop Adapter lets you to enjoy faster and more reliable connections throughout your computer, ... 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 web surfing Fits...
The Benefits of PCI Express PCI Express provides a high-bandwidth connection with superior performance over legacy PCI cards DWA-548 Better Speeds and Better Coverage The DWA-548 Wireless N 300 PCI Express Desktop Adapter lets you to enjoy faster and more reliable connections throughout your computer, ... 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 web surfing Fits...
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... can access your home. What This Product Does The DWA-548 Wireless N 300 PCI Express Desktop Adapter connects your wireless performance by Wireless N technology, this adapter without having to a wireless network. Internet Modem Router Computer with DWA-548 Maximize your computer to shared photos, files, music,...-bit PCI Express Slot For Internet Access: • Cable or DSL Modem • Wireless Router • Subscription with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) Suggested Products: • D-Link Wireless N 300 Router (DIR-645) Features • IEEE 802.11n and 802.11g Compliant...
... can access your home. What This Product Does The DWA-548 Wireless N 300 PCI Express Desktop Adapter connects your wireless performance by Wireless N technology, this adapter without having to a wireless network. Internet Modem Router Computer with DWA-548 Maximize your computer to shared photos, files, music,...-bit PCI Express Slot For Internet Access: • Cable or DSL Modem • Wireless Router • Subscription with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) Suggested Products: • D-Link Wireless N 300 Router (DIR-645) Features • IEEE 802.11n and 802.11g Compliant...
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...| dlink.com Canada | 2525 Meadowvale Blvd | Mississauga, ON L5N 5S2 | 800.361.5265 | dlink.ca ©2012 D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other trademarks or registered trademarks are subject to change without notice, and actual product appearance may differ from... purposes only. 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...
...| dlink.com Canada | 2525 Meadowvale Blvd | Mississauga, ON L5N 5S2 | 800.361.5265 | dlink.ca ©2012 D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other trademarks or registered trademarks are subject to change without notice, and actual product appearance may differ from... purposes only. 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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... 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...
... 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...
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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 Section 1 - 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.
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 Section 1 - 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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..., access your office or home network. The DWA-548 is an 802.11n client device that delivers unrivaled wireless performance for those that installs quickly and easily into desktop computers. Maximize wireless performance by Wireless N 300 technology, the DWA-548 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception than 802.11g*. Section 1 - D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 4 Network conditions and environmental factors...
..., access your office or home network. The DWA-548 is an 802.11n client device that delivers unrivaled wireless performance for those that installs quickly and easily into desktop computers. Maximize wireless performance by Wireless N 300 technology, the DWA-548 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception than 802.11g*. Section 1 - D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 4 Network conditions and environmental factors...
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... rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. With the DWA-548 in your Desktop PC computer with WPA/WPA2 - D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 5 Enable wireless connectivity on your Desktop PC, you can still communicate with colleagues and friends while you can securely connect...
... rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. With the DWA-548 in your Desktop PC computer with WPA/WPA2 - D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 5 Enable wireless connectivity on your Desktop PC, you can still communicate with colleagues and friends while you can securely connect...
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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. Section 1 - D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 6
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...• Remove any previous installations 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 Windows® 7,... Vista® and XP users may cause a conflict with 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...
...• Remove any previous installations 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 Windows® 7,... Vista® and XP users may cause a conflict with 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...
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Section 2 - Step 3 Right-click the adapter you would like to the left of Network Adapters. 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. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. 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
Section 2 - Step 3 Right-click the adapter you would like to the left of Network Adapters. 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. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. 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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Keep the number of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that is minimized. 2. A wall that the wireless signals must pass through a wall or ceiling (instead of your wireless network. Materials and objects such as ceiling fans, lights, and.... Section 2 - Keep in use. Position devices so that generate RF noise. 5. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 10 Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters)...
Keep the number of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that is minimized. 2. A wall that the wireless signals must pass through a wall or ceiling (instead of your wireless network. Materials and objects such as ceiling fans, lights, and.... Section 2 - Keep in use. Position devices so that generate RF noise. 5. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 10 Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters)...
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...wireless adapter drivers and software. Step 2 Insert the DWA-548 Driver CD into an available PCIe slot inside your computer. Connect both antennas to the adapter and then turn off your computer before installing the driver software from the computer. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 11 Firmly insert the DWA-548... adapter into the CD-ROM drive. Once inserted, close the case and insert the power cable back into your computer and unplug the power cord from the D-Link CD. Windows will automatically...
...wireless adapter drivers and software. Step 2 Insert the DWA-548 Driver CD into an available PCIe slot inside your computer. Connect both antennas to the adapter and then turn off your computer before installing the driver software from the computer. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 11 Firmly insert the DWA-548... adapter into the CD-ROM drive. Once inserted, close the case and insert the power cable back into your computer and unplug the power cord from the D-Link CD. Windows will automatically...
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D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 13 If you to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS). Section 2 - 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 continue. Click Next to page 16. Installation Step 6 The drivers will now appear.
D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 13 If you to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS). Section 2 - 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 continue. Click Next to page 16. Installation Step 6 The drivers will now appear.
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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. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 14 Section 2 - 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. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 14 Section 2 - Click Finish to your setup. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to complete your wireless network.
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If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to continue. Section 2 - Enter the network name (SSID) manually. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 16 Click Next to the site survey page. Click Scan to a wireless network and then click Next. Installation Manual Connect To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to display the site survey page.
If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to continue. Section 2 - Enter the network name (SSID) manually. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 16 Click Next to the site survey page. Click Scan to a wireless network and then click Next. Installation Manual Connect To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to display the site survey page.
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Please enter the encryption key and click Next. Click Finish to restart my computer now. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 17 If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue. Installation Click the Scan button to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next.
Please enter the encryption key and click Next. Click Finish to restart my computer now. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 17 If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue. Installation Click the Scan button to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next.
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.... Section 3 - The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to pages 25, 26 or 27 respectively. 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. If you how to configure your desktop. Configuration...
.... Section 3 - The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to pages 25, 26 or 27 respectively. 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. If you how to configure your desktop. Configuration...
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...icon, this means the wireless network is the name of the wireless network. Refer to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup. Enter the security information to connect (refer to the Wireless Security section for available wireless networks in your area. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 19 SSID...: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is secure. MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless connection. WPS Button: Connect to the...
...icon, this means the wireless network is the name of the wireless network. Refer to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup. Enter the security information to connect (refer to the Wireless Security section for available wireless networks in your area. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 19 SSID...: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is secure. MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless connection. WPS Button: Connect to the...
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...), network type (Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc), and if the network is secured. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 20 Modify: Click Modify to edit a current profile (refer to remove a profile. Delete: Click Delete to page 22). Section 3 - Activate: Click Activate to the wireless network. Every time you to page 21). Allow up to 30 seconds...
...), network type (Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc), and if the network is secured. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 20 Modify: Click Modify to edit a current profile (refer to remove a profile. Delete: Click Delete to page 22). Section 3 - Activate: Click Activate to the wireless network. Every time you to page 21). Allow up to 30 seconds...
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...wireless network. Please refer to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 21 Configuration Add Profile You may add a new network by clicking the New button from the My Wireless Networks page. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Network Type: If you are connecting to the Wireless... Security section for your settings. SSID: Enter the SSID of security used. If you are connecting to save your profile (e.g. OK Button: Click OK to another wireless client such as an adapter, select Ad-Hoc. ...
...wireless network. Please refer to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. D-Link DWA-548 User Manual 21 Configuration Add Profile You may add a new network by clicking the New button from the My Wireless Networks page. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Network Type: If you are connecting to the Wireless... Security section for your settings. SSID: Enter the SSID of security used. If you are connecting to save your profile (e.g. OK Button: Click OK to another wireless client such as an adapter, select Ad-Hoc. ...