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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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... for your desktop computer. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 4 Powered by connecting this desktop adapter to a Xtreme N® Router and stay connected from intruders, complying with a wireless access point or router for those that demand higher networking. The DWA-556 also includes a configuration utility... networking security protocols, including Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) support. Product Overview Introduction The D-Link Xtreme N® Desktop PCI Express Adapter (DWA-556) is designed for use in bigger homes and for peer-to-peer file sharing or in infrastructure ...
... for your desktop computer. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 4 Powered by connecting this desktop adapter to a Xtreme N® Router and stay connected from intruders, complying with a wireless access point or router for those that demand higher networking. The DWA-556 also includes a configuration utility... networking security protocols, including Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) support. Product Overview Introduction The D-Link Xtreme N® Desktop PCI Express Adapter (DWA-556) is designed for use in bigger homes and for peer-to-peer file sharing or in infrastructure ...
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...Access) for your Desktop PC computer with existing 802.11g compliant routers, access points and cards. Environmental factors will vary. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 5 Perform multiple network tasks at once with the speed provided by connecting to a wireless network using WPA and... - Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of wireless products, the DWA-556 delivers an unsurpassed wireless experience. WPA provides you can connect with the DWA-556.With the performance of D-Link's Xtreme N® line of network traffic, building materials and construction, and...
...Access) for your Desktop PC computer with existing 802.11g compliant routers, access points and cards. Environmental factors will vary. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 5 Perform multiple network tasks at once with the speed provided by connecting to a wireless network using WPA and... - Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of wireless products, the DWA-556 delivers an unsurpassed wireless experience. WPA provides you can connect with the DWA-556.With the performance of D-Link's Xtreme N® line of network traffic, building materials and construction, and...
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Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs 1 1 WLAN LED A solid light indicates that wireless is ready. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 6 This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. Section 1 -
Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs 1 1 WLAN LED A solid light indicates that wireless is ready. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 6 This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. Section 1 -
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...to Remove Existing Installations If you've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure any software is uninstalled before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters ...> 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 Section 2 - If you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure the software is uninstalled. Also, if ...
...to Remove Existing Installations If you've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure any software is uninstalled before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters ...> 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 Section 2 - If you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure the software is uninstalled. Also, if ...
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Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters To prevent any unused Ethernet adapters). Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable any wireless adapter (as well as any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to the left of Network Adapters. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 8 Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Section 2 - Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager.
Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters To prevent any unused Ethernet adapters). Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable any wireless adapter (as well as any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to the left of Network Adapters. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 8 Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Section 2 - Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager.
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D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 9 Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. The adapter is now disabled. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. 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 Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. The adapter is now disabled. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. If you would like to disable the adapter. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Section 2 -
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...not in your devices so that the signal passes through , may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that is to a minimum - Keep the number... network devices. If you access your wireless devices as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless signal. 4. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 10 Keep in mind that the number, thickness and location of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in use...
...not in your devices so that the signal passes through , may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that is to a minimum - Keep the number... network devices. If you access your wireless devices as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless signal. 4. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 10 Keep in mind that the number, thickness and location of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in use...
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... wizard appears, click Cancel. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 11 The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. 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 Install to...systems. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-556 Driver CD in Windows Vista®. Installation Adapter Installation Note: Please install the DWA-556 Desktop PCI Express Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). Turn on your computer, go to ...
... wizard appears, click Cancel. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 11 The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. 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 Install to...systems. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-556 Driver CD in Windows Vista®. Installation Adapter Installation Note: Please install the DWA-556 Desktop PCI Express Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). Turn on your computer, go to ...
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Click Next. 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. To install to continue. Click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 12 Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to continue. Select the Program Files folder location. Section 2 -
Click Next. 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. To install to continue. Click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 12 Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to continue. Select the Program Files folder location. Section 2 -
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Installation The drivers will now appear. The Wireless Connection Wizard will install. If you to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS). Section 2 - This may take 1-2 minutes. Click Next to page 14. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 13 The following instructions will connect you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to continue.
Installation The drivers will now appear. The Wireless Connection Wizard will install. If you to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS). Section 2 - This may take 1-2 minutes. Click Next to page 14. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 13 The following instructions will connect you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to continue.
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D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 14 Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to your setup. Click Finish to establish connectivity. Section 2 - When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to complete your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. Press the WPS button on your wireless network.
D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 14 Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to your setup. Click Finish to establish connectivity. Section 2 - When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to complete your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. Press the WPS button on your wireless network.
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Installation Click Finish to complete your setup. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 15
Installation Click Finish to complete your setup. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 15
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Installation Manual Connect To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to continue. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 16 Section 2 - Click Next to a wireless network and then click Next. Enter the network name (SSID) manually. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. Click Scan to the site survey page.
Installation Manual Connect To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to continue. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 16 Section 2 - Click Next to a wireless network and then click Next. Enter the network name (SSID) manually. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. Click Scan to the site survey page.
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Installation Click the Scan button to continue. Please enter the encryption key and click Next. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 17 Click Finish to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now. Section 2 -
Installation Click the Scan button to continue. Please enter the encryption key and click Next. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 17 Click Finish to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now. Section 2 -
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... Manager The D-Link DWA-556 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as Windows® XP Zero Configuration and Windows 7/Vista® WLAN Auto Configuration. The manager provides the user an easy ... you are using the D-Link Utility as well as the management software. Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP, please skip to pages 25, 26 or 27 respectively. If you how to the wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 18 Section...
... Manager The D-Link DWA-556 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as Windows® XP Zero Configuration and Windows 7/Vista® WLAN Auto Configuration. The manager provides the user an easy ... you are using the D-Link Utility as well as the management software. Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP, please skip to pages 25, 26 or 27 respectively. If you how to the wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 18 Section...
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...connect. Activate Button: Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down menu and click Activate to the next page. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless device. Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in... page will appear. Security: If there is a "lock" icon, this means the wireless network is the name of the wireless network. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 19 If the network is secure, a pop-up to 30 seconds to connect. WPS Button: Connect to the Wireless Security section for...
...connect. Activate Button: Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down menu and click Activate to the next page. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless device. Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in... page will appear. Security: If there is a "lock" icon, this means the wireless network is the name of the wireless network. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 19 If the network is secure, a pop-up to 30 seconds to connect. WPS Button: Connect to the Wireless Security section for...
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... Details: The Profile Details section will automatically be created. Configuration My Wireless Networks The My Wireless Networks page will allow you connect to remove a profile. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 20 Section 3 - Modify: Click Modify to edit a current profile (refer to use a profile. Delete: Click Delete to a network using the Wireless Networks page...
... Details: The Profile Details section will automatically be created. Configuration My Wireless Networks The My Wireless Networks page will allow you connect to remove a profile. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 20 Section 3 - Modify: Click Modify to edit a current profile (refer to use a profile. Delete: Click Delete to a network using the Wireless Networks page...
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... SSID of security used. Set Security: Select the type of the wireless network. If you are connecting to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 21 OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. Section 3 - Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Profile Name: Enter a name for...
... SSID of security used. Set Security: Select the type of the wireless network. If you are connecting to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 21 OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. Section 3 - Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Profile Name: Enter a name for...