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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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Section 1 - System Requirements • A desktop computer with drivers and software If any of RAM D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 3 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.
Section 1 - System Requirements • A desktop computer with drivers and software If any of RAM D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 3 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.
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... a faster wireless connection so you can be used in the home. The DWA-556 is an 802.11n client device that installs quickly and easily into desktop computers. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 4 Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Product Overview... Introduction The D-Link Xtreme N® Desktop PCI Express Adapter (DWA-556) is designed for use in infrastructure mode to ...
... a faster wireless connection so you can be used in the home. The DWA-556 is an 802.11n client device that installs quickly and easily into desktop computers. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 4 Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Product Overview... Introduction The D-Link Xtreme N® Desktop PCI Express Adapter (DWA-556) is designed for use in infrastructure mode to ...
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... factors, including volume of wireless products, the DWA-556 delivers an unsurpassed wireless experience. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 5 Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking* - Fully compatible with the 802.11g standards, the DWA-556 can securely connect to an Xtreme N® ... by connecting to a wireless network using WPA and WPA2. • Total Connection - With the DWA-556 in your computer with the DWA-556.With the performance of D-Link's Xtreme N® line of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual...
... factors, including volume of wireless products, the DWA-556 delivers an unsurpassed wireless experience. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 5 Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking* - Fully compatible with the 802.11g standards, the DWA-556 can securely connect to an Xtreme N® ... by connecting to a wireless network using WPA and WPA2. • Total Connection - With the DWA-556 in your computer with the DWA-556.With the performance of D-Link's Xtreme N® line of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual...
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D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 6 This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs 1 1 WLAN LED A solid light indicates that wireless is ready. Section 1 -
D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 6 This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs 1 1 WLAN LED A solid light indicates that wireless is ready. Section 1 -
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...Some utilities may use multiple adapters at different times, make sure the software is uninstalled. Getting Started Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters • Disable any old software:...Windows 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 7 If you 've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the utilities are not set to use the built-in device manager before...
...Some utilities may use multiple adapters at different times, make sure the software is uninstalled. Getting Started Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters • Disable any old software:...Windows 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 7 If you 've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the utilities are not set to use the built-in device manager before...
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Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 8 Right-click the adapter you would like to the left of Network Adapters. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. 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. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 8 Right-click the adapter you would like to the left of Network Adapters. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. 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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When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 9 Section 2 - Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. If you would like to disable the adapter. The adapter is now disabled.
When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 9 Section 2 - Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. If you would like to disable the adapter. The adapter is now disabled.
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...3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from your wireless devices as possible. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 10 Typical ranges vary depending on range. Keep the number of at an angle) for better reception. 3. Make sure your product away...wireless connection may have a negative effect on the types of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that generate RF noise. 5. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) ...
...3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from your wireless devices as possible. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 10 Typical ranges vary depending on range. Keep the number of at an angle) for better reception. 3. Make sure your product away...wireless connection may have a negative effect on the types of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that generate RF noise. 5. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) ...
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... follow are similar 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. Section 2 - When the "Add New Hardware" wizard appears, ... 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. Click on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-556 Driver CD in Windows Vista®. Installation Adapter Installation Note: Please install the...
... follow are similar 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. Section 2 - When the "Add New Hardware" wizard appears, ... 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. Click on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-556 Driver CD in Windows Vista®. Installation Adapter Installation Note: Please install the...
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Click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. To install to continue. Select the Program Files folder location. Click Next. Section 2 - Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to continue. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 12 Click Next to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-556, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. By default setup will appear.
Click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. To install to continue. Select the Program Files folder location. Click Next. Section 2 - Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to continue. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 12 Click Next to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-556, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. By default setup will appear.
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D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 13 Click Next to page 14. Section 2 - The Wireless Connection Wizard will install. Installation The drivers will now appear. If you to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS). This may take 1-2 minutes. The following instructions will connect you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to continue.
D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 13 Click Next to page 14. Section 2 - The Wireless Connection Wizard will install. Installation The drivers will now appear. If you to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS). This may take 1-2 minutes. The following instructions will connect you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to continue.
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Section 2 - Press the WPS button on your setup. Click Finish to complete your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to establish connectivity. 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. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to your wireless network. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 14
Section 2 - Press the WPS button on your setup. Click Finish to complete your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to establish connectivity. 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. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to your wireless network. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 14
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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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Click Scan to continue. Enter the network name (SSID) manually. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 16 Click Next to display the site survey page. 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. Section 2 -
Click Scan to continue. Enter the network name (SSID) manually. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 16 Click Next to display the site survey page. 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. Section 2 -
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Click Finish 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 continue. Please enter the encryption key and click Next. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Installation Click the Scan button to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Section 2 -
Click Finish 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 continue. Please enter the encryption key and click Next. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Installation Click the Scan button to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Section 2 -
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...-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 If you how to the wireless adapter. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-556 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as Windows® XP Zero Configuration and Windows 7/Vista...
...-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 If you how to the wireless adapter. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-556 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as Windows® XP Zero Configuration and Windows 7/Vista...
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... Identifier) is secure, a pop-up to 30 seconds to connect. Refer to connect. If the network is the name of the wireless connection. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 19 Section 3 - Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless device. Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). Enter the security information to... the wireless network. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. To connect to the Wireless Security section for available wireless networks in your area.
... Identifier) is secure, a pop-up to 30 seconds to connect. Refer to connect. If the network is the name of the wireless connection. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 19 Section 3 - Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless device. Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). Enter the security information to... the wireless network. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. To connect to the Wireless Security section for available wireless networks in your area.
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D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 20 Section 3 - Every time you to create, edit, and delete wireless network profiles. Modify: Click Modify to edit a current profile (refer to use a ...
D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 20 Section 3 - Every time you to create, edit, and delete wireless network profiles. Modify: Click Modify to edit a current profile (refer to use a ...
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... client such as an adapter, select Ad-Hoc. SSID: Enter the SSID of security used. Please refer to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 21 Network Type: If you are connecting to the Wireless Security section for your settings. If you are connecting to save your profile...
... client such as an adapter, select Ad-Hoc. SSID: Enter the SSID of security used. Please refer to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 21 Network Type: If you are connecting to the Wireless Security section for your settings. If you are connecting to save your profile...