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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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...quickly and easily into desktop computers. With the DWA-556, you can enjoy digital phone calls, gaming, downloading, and video streaming. The DWA-556 is designed for your desktop computer. The D-Link Xtreme N® DWA-556 is an 802.11n client device that demand... printers, and storage. Like all D-Link wireless adapters, the DWA-556 can add or upgrade your office or home network. The DWA-556 features robust security to a Xtreme N® Router and stay connected from being exposed. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 4 The DWA-556 also includes a configuration utility to purchase...
...quickly and easily into desktop computers. With the DWA-556, you can enjoy digital phone calls, gaming, downloading, and video streaming. The DWA-556 is designed for your desktop computer. The D-Link Xtreme N® DWA-556 is an 802.11n client device that demand... printers, and storage. Like all D-Link wireless adapters, the DWA-556 can add or upgrade your office or home network. The DWA-556 features robust security to a Xtreme N® Router and stay connected from being exposed. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 4 The DWA-556 also includes a configuration utility to purchase...
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... - Get reception throughout your computer with a much higher level of wireless products, the DWA-556 delivers an unsurpassed wireless experience. WPA provides you have the ability to link to an Xtreme N® Router. •Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard... Adapter. • Compatible with WPA - Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking* - D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 5 Fully compatible with the 802.11g standards, the DWA-556 can still communicate with colleagues and friends while you with the latest 802.11n technology. • Total...
... - Get reception throughout your computer with a much higher level of wireless products, the DWA-556 delivers an unsurpassed wireless experience. WPA provides you have the ability to link to an Xtreme N® Router. •Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard... Adapter. • Compatible with WPA - Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking* - D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 5 Fully compatible with the 802.11g standards, the DWA-556 can still communicate with colleagues and friends while you with the latest 802.11n technology. • Total...
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Section 1 - This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 6 Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs 1 1 WLAN LED A solid light indicates that wireless is ready.
Section 1 - This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 6 Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs 1 1 WLAN LED A solid light indicates that wireless is ready.
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.... Some utilities may use multiple adapters at different times, make sure the utilities are not set to load when your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters • Disable any old software: Windows 7... Start > 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 Getting Started Before installing your computer boots up. To remove any built-in wireless adapters • Verify the settings such as the...
.... Some utilities may use multiple adapters at different times, make sure the utilities are not set to load when your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters • Disable any old software: Windows 7... Start > 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 Getting Started Before installing your computer boots up. To remove any built-in wireless adapters • Verify the settings such as the...
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Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable and select Disable. Right-click the adapter you would like to disable any wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 8 Section 2 - Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters.
Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable and select Disable. Right-click the adapter you would like to disable any wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 8 Section 2 - Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters.
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Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. If you would like to disable the adapter. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 9 Disabling the adapter will be displayed. The adapter is now disabled.
Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. If you would like to disable the adapter. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 9 Disabling the adapter will be displayed. The adapter is now disabled.
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...(1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. Building Materials make a difference. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 10 Typical ranges vary depending on range. Try to maximizing wireless range is minimized. 2. Keep your 2.4GHz phone base is... and location of at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the signal passes through a wall or ceiling (...
...(1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. Building Materials make a difference. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 10 Typical ranges vary depending on range. Try to maximizing wireless range is minimized. 2. Keep your 2.4GHz phone base is... and location of at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the signal passes through a wall or ceiling (...
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... function does not automatically start on your computer, go to begin. When the "Add New Hardware" wizard appears, click Cancel. 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®. 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...
... function does not automatically start on your computer, go to begin. When the "Add New Hardware" wizard appears, click Cancel. 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®. 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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Select the Program Files folder location. By default setup will appear. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 12 Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to continue. Click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next. To install to continue. Click Next to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-556, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. Section 2 -
Select the Program Files folder location. By default setup will appear. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 12 Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to continue. Click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next. To install to continue. Click Next to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-556, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. Section 2 -
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This may take 1-2 minutes. The following instructions will now appear. If you to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS). The Wireless Connection Wizard will connect you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to continue. Click Next to page 14. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 13 Installation The drivers will install. Section 2 -
This may take 1-2 minutes. The following instructions will now appear. If you to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS). The Wireless Connection Wizard will connect you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to continue. Click Next to page 14. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 13 Installation The drivers will install. Section 2 -
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D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 14 When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to your setup. Click Finish to establish connectivity. Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes 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. Section 2 -
D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 14 When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to your setup. Click Finish to establish connectivity. Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes 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. Section 2 -
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D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 15 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.
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Installation Manual Connect To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to display the site survey page. Click Scan to a wireless network and then click Next. Click Next to the site survey page. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 16 Enter the network name (SSID) manually. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to continue. Section 2 -
Installation Manual Connect To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to display the site survey page. Click Scan to a wireless network and then click Next. Click Next to the site survey page. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 16 Enter the network name (SSID) manually. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to continue. Section 2 -
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Section 2 - Please enter the encryption key and click Next. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Click Finish to restart my computer now. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 17 Installation Click the Scan button to display a list of wireless networks (site survey).
Section 2 - Please enter the encryption key and click Next. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Click Finish to restart my computer now. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 17 Installation Click the Scan button to display a list of wireless networks (site survey).
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Section 3 - 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 Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-556 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as Windows® XP Zero Configuration and Windows 7/Vista® WLAN Auto Configuration. Clicking... the user an easy interface to change any settings related to configure your desktop. If you how to the wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 18 Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration.
Section 3 - 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 Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-556 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as Windows® XP Zero Configuration and Windows 7/Vista® WLAN Auto Configuration. Clicking... the user an easy interface to change any settings related to configure your desktop. If you how to the wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 18 Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration.
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... the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. WPS Button: Connect to connect. Activate Button: Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down menu ... settings to the Wireless Security section for available wireless networks in your area. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless connection. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 19 Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). Security: If there is a "lock" icon, this means the wireless...
... the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. WPS Button: Connect to connect. Activate Button: Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down menu ... settings to the Wireless Security section for available wireless networks in your area. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless connection. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 19 Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). Security: If there is a "lock" icon, this means the wireless...
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... network such as the network name (SSID), network type (Infrastructure or AdHoc), and if the network is secured. Section 3 - Delete: Click Delete to remove a profile. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 20
... network such as the network name (SSID), network type (Infrastructure or AdHoc), and if the network is secured. Section 3 - Delete: Click Delete to remove a profile. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 20
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.... If you are connecting to the Wireless Security section for your settings. OK Button: Click OK to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. Section 3 - D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 21 Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Please refer to another wireless client such as an adapter, select Ad-Hoc. Profile Name: Enter a name for...
.... If you are connecting to the Wireless Security section for your settings. OK Button: Click OK to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. Section 3 - D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 21 Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Please refer to another wireless client such as an adapter, select Ad-Hoc. Profile Name: Enter a name for...