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... 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 Windows Vista 26 Using Windows® XP 27 D-Link DWA-556 User Manual Wireless Security 28 What... is WPA 28 Configure WPA/WPA2-Personal 29 Using the D-Link Utility 29 Using Windows Vista 34 Using Windows® XP 36 Configure WPA/WPA2-Enterprise ...
... 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 Windows Vista 26 Using Windows® XP 27 D-Link DWA-556 User Manual Wireless Security 28 What... is WPA 28 Configure WPA/WPA2-Personal 29 Using the D-Link Utility 29 Using Windows Vista 34 Using Windows® XP 36 Configure WPA/WPA2-Enterprise ...
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Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw D-Link DWA-556 Xtreme N® Desktop PCI Express Adapter Three Antennas Low Profile Bracket CD with an available 64-bit PCI Express slot • Windows® 7, Vista®, XP (Service Pack 2) or 2000 (Service Pack 4) • 300MHz processor and at least 64MB of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. System Requirements • A desktop computer with drivers and software If any of RAM D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 3 Section 1 -
Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw D-Link DWA-556 Xtreme N® Desktop PCI Express Adapter Three Antennas Low Profile Bracket CD with an available 64-bit PCI Express slot • Windows® 7, Vista®, XP (Service Pack 2) or 2000 (Service Pack 4) • 300MHz processor and at least 64MB of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. System Requirements • A desktop computer with drivers and software If any of RAM D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 3 Section 1 -
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...; Router and stay connected from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. Product Overview Introduction The D-Link Xtreme N® Desktop PCI Express Adapter (DWA-556) is a powerful 64-bit desktop adapter that demand higher networking. Powered by connecting this desktop adapter to...including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. The D-Link Xtreme N® DWA-556 is an 802.11n client device that delivers unrivaled wireless performance for those that installs quickly and easily into desktop...
...; Router and stay connected from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. Product Overview Introduction The D-Link Xtreme N® Desktop PCI Express Adapter (DWA-556) is a powerful 64-bit desktop adapter that demand higher networking. Powered by connecting this desktop adapter to...including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. The D-Link Xtreme N® DWA-556 is an 802.11n client device that delivers unrivaled wireless performance for those that installs quickly and easily into desktop...
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... - Fully compatible with the 802.11g standards, the DWA-556 can connect with the DWA-556.With the performance of D-Link's Xtreme N® line of wireless products, the DWA-556 delivers an unsurpassed wireless experience. With the DWA-556 in your computer with a much higher level of network...and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. WPA provides you have the ability to link to a wireless network using WPA and WPA2. • Total Connection - D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 5 Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Upgrade your Desktop ...
... - Fully compatible with the 802.11g standards, the DWA-556 can connect with the DWA-556.With the performance of D-Link's Xtreme N® line of wireless products, the DWA-556 delivers an unsurpassed wireless experience. With the DWA-556 in your computer with a much higher level of network...and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. WPA provides you have the ability to link to a wireless network using WPA and WPA2. • Total Connection - D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 5 Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Upgrade your Desktop ...
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D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 6 Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs 1 1 WLAN LED A solid light indicates that wireless is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. Section 1 -
D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 6 Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs 1 1 WLAN LED A solid light indicates that wireless is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. Section 1 -
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... > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 7 To remove any software is uninstalled before installing your computer boots up. If you through the installation process. Some utilities may ...different times, make sure the software is uninstalled. Also, if you 've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the utilities are not set to Remove Existing Installations If you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable ...
... > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 7 To remove any software is uninstalled before installing your computer boots up. If you through the installation process. Some utilities may ...different times, make sure the software is uninstalled. Also, if you 've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the utilities are not set to Remove Existing Installations If you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable ...
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Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 8 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). From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties.
Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 8 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). From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties.
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Disabling the adapter will be displayed. The adapter is now disabled. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 9 When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Section 2 - Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. If you would like to disable the adapter.
Disabling the adapter will be displayed. The adapter is now disabled. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 9 When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Section 2 - Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. If you would like to disable the adapter.
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Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your 2.4GHz phone ...that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the number of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other network devices to a minimum - Keep in use. Be aware of walls or ceilings is as far away... devices as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless network. Typical ranges vary depending on range. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 10
Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your 2.4GHz phone ...that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the number of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other network devices to a minimum - Keep in use. Be aware of walls or ceilings is as far away... devices as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless network. Typical ranges vary depending on range. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 10
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... for the other Windows operating systems. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer, go to begin. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 11 The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. Click on the computer and Insert the... D-Link DWA-556 Driver CD in Windows Vista®. Section 2 - In the run box type "D:\ autorun.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Installation Adapter Installation Note: Please install the DWA-556 Desktop PCI Express Adapter into...
... for the other Windows operating systems. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer, go to begin. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 11 The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. Click on the computer and Insert the... D-Link DWA-556 Driver CD in Windows Vista®. Section 2 - In the run box type "D:\ autorun.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Installation Adapter Installation Note: Please install the DWA-556 Desktop PCI Express Adapter into...
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To install to continue. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 12 By default setup will appear. Click Next. Select the Program Files folder location. Click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to continue. Section 2 - Click Next to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-556, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive.
To install to continue. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 12 By default setup will appear. Click Next. Select the Program Files folder location. Click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to continue. Section 2 - Click Next to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-556, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive.
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This may take 1-2 minutes. The following instructions will connect you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to page 14. Installation The drivers will now appear. The Wireless Connection Wizard will install. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 13 If you to continue. Click Next to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS). Section 2 -
This may take 1-2 minutes. The following instructions will connect you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to page 14. Installation The drivers will now appear. The Wireless Connection Wizard will install. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 13 If you to continue. Click Next to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS). Section 2 -
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Click Finish to complete 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 establish connectivity. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 14 Section 2 - Press the WPS button on your wireless network. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to your setup.
Click Finish to complete 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 establish connectivity. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 14 Section 2 - Press the WPS button on your wireless network. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to your setup.
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Section 2 - Installation Click Finish to complete your setup. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 15
Section 2 - Installation Click Finish to complete your setup. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 15
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Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Scan to a wireless network and then click Next. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 16 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. Click Next to the site survey page. Section 2 -
Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Scan to a wireless network and then click Next. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 16 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. Click Next to the site survey page. Section 2 -
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Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Installation Click the Scan button to restart my computer now. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 17 If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Please enter the encryption key and click Next. Click Finish to continue. Section 2 -
Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Installation Click the Scan button to restart my computer now. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 17 If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Please enter the encryption key and click Next. Click Finish to continue. Section 2 -
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.... Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP, please skip to the wireless adapter. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-556 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as Windows® XP Zero Configuration... Configuration. 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-556 User Manual 18 Section 3 - The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related...
.... Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP, please skip to the wireless adapter. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-556 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as Windows® XP Zero Configuration... Configuration. 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-556 User Manual 18 Section 3 - The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related...
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... the Connect button. If the network is secure, a pop-up to 30 seconds to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 19 Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless network. Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). Allow up...
... the Connect button. If the network is secure, a pop-up to 30 seconds to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 19 Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless network. Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). Allow up...
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Activate: Click Activate to remove a profile. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 20 Delete: Click Delete to use a profile. Profile Details: The Profile Details section will allow you connect to the wireless network. Every time ...
Activate: Click Activate to remove a profile. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 20 Delete: Click Delete to use a profile. Profile Details: The Profile Details section will allow you connect to the wireless network. Every time ...
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... SSID of security used. Set Security: Select the type of the wireless network. OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 21 Network Type: If you are connecting to another wireless client such as an adapter, select Ad-Hoc. Section 3 - Profile Name: Enter a name...
... SSID of security used. Set Security: Select the type of the wireless network. OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 21 Network Type: If you are connecting to another wireless client such as an adapter, select Ad-Hoc. Section 3 - Profile Name: Enter a name...