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...) support. Maximize wireless performance by Xtreme N® technology, the DWA-556 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception than 802.11g*. The D-Link Xtreme N® DWA-556 is designed for use in bigger homes and for your desktop computer. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Powered by connecting this desktop adapter to the...
...) support. Maximize wireless performance by Xtreme N® technology, the DWA-556 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception than 802.11g*. The D-Link Xtreme N® DWA-556 is designed for use in bigger homes and for your desktop computer. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Powered by connecting this desktop adapter to the...
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...signal range. Enable wireless connectivity on your Desktop PC, you with 802.11g Devices - With the DWA-556 in your Desktop PC computer with existing 802.11g compliant routers, access points and cards. WPA provides you 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. Environmental factors will vary. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 5 Section 1 ...
...signal range. Enable wireless connectivity on your Desktop PC, you with 802.11g Devices - With the DWA-556 in your Desktop PC computer with existing 802.11g compliant routers, access points and cards. WPA provides you 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. Environmental factors will vary. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 5 Section 1 ...
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... wireless routers, and computers so that the wireless signals must pass through a wall or ceiling (instead of walls or ceilings is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to follow these basic guidelines: 1. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 10 At a 2-degree angle it ...have a negative effect on the types of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or...
... wireless routers, and computers so that the wireless signals must pass through a wall or ceiling (instead of walls or ceilings is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to follow these basic guidelines: 1. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 10 At a 2-degree angle it ...have a negative effect on the types of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or...
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Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless device. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. If the network is the name of the wireless network. ... to connect. Security: If there is a "lock" icon, this means the wireless network is secure. Refer to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 19 Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey...
Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless device. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. If the network is the name of the wireless network. ... to connect. Security: If there is a "lock" icon, this means the wireless network is secure. Refer to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 19 Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey...
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... your system tray (lower-right corner next to a wireless network. If you are using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for more information. The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to access the utility... the Windows 7 utility as seen below. Refer to a Wireless Network Using Windows® 7 Windows 7 users may use the built-in this manual for your area. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 25
... your system tray (lower-right corner next to a wireless network. If you are using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for more information. The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to access the utility... the Windows 7 utility as seen below. Refer to a Wireless Network Using Windows® 7 Windows 7 users may use the built-in this manual for your area. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 25
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... refer to the user manual of the bubble to the Windows Vista utility as seen below. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 26 Click on the wireless computer icon in this manual for your area. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check the TCP/IP settings for more information. Refer to...
... refer to the user manual of the bubble to the Windows Vista utility as seen below. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 26 Click on the wireless computer icon in this manual for your area. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check the TCP/IP settings for more information. Refer to...
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...in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility). The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to the Windows XP utility as seen below. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 27 If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on a network (displayed using another company's utility or Windows 2000, ...Wireless Networks. or Right-click on the wireless computer icon in this manual for Service Pack 2 users. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check the TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter for help with connecting to the Networking Basics section ...
...in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility). The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to the Windows XP utility as seen below. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 27 If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on a network (displayed using another company's utility or Windows 2000, ...Wireless Networks. or Right-click on the wireless computer icon in this manual for Service Pack 2 users. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check the TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter for help with connecting to the Networking Basics section ...
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If you would like to connect to the router. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for more information. 4. The following window appears while your wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 32 Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for your computer tries to connect to and click the Connect button. Wireless Security 3. Section 4 -
If you would like to connect to the router. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for more information. 4. The following window appears while your wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 32 Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for your computer tries to connect to and click the Connect button. Wireless Security 3. Section 4 -
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... areas such as Ethernet adapter cards. Wireless LANs are helping people to enjoy the freedom that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires. Increased mobility and the absence of products will be able to work and communicate more efficiently. Under many users...order to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on a wired network. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 46 Wireless adapter cards used to -use on industry standards to provide easy-to provide this...
... areas such as Ethernet adapter cards. Wireless LANs are helping people to enjoy the freedom that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires. Increased mobility and the absence of products will be able to work and communicate more efficiently. Under many users...order to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on a wired network. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 46 Wireless adapter cards used to -use on industry standards to provide easy-to provide this...
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... How does wireless work , through radio signals to transmit data from one point A to point B. There are two different types of connecting your network. Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 47 D-Link delivers the performance you need to connect ...computers anywhere in the picture, the signal can access the network. With an outdoor access point the signal can afford. Why D-Link Wireless? Wireless Local Area Network (...
... How does wireless work , through radio signals to transmit data from one point A to point B. There are two different types of connecting your network. Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 47 D-Link delivers the performance you need to connect ...computers anywhere in the picture, the signal can access the network. With an outdoor access point the signal can afford. Why D-Link Wireless? Wireless Local Area Network (...
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... WEP security feature on the router. Security Don't let your next-door neighbors or intruders connect to keep in the room, so the signal gets dispersed throughout your network for the first time it for the best performance. Appendix A - Wireless technology is usually called "hotspots". ...access point. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 49 Wireless Basics Where is easy to setup, but if you can access the hotspot to connect to attract people. Using a D-Link wireless desktop adapter with your router or Access Point Make sure you may need a repeater to boost the signal to start. ...
... WEP security feature on the router. Security Don't let your next-door neighbors or intruders connect to keep in the room, so the signal gets dispersed throughout your network for the first time it for the best performance. Appendix A - Wireless technology is usually called "hotspots". ...access point. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 49 Wireless Basics Where is easy to setup, but if you can access the hotspot to connect to attract people. Using a D-Link wireless desktop adapter with your router or Access Point Make sure you may need a repeater to boost the signal to start. ...
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Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards* • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.11n Security • WPA • WPA2 ...H = 0.34 inches (8.7mm) •Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will vary. Appendix C - D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 53
Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards* • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.11n Security • WPA • WPA2 ...H = 0.34 inches (8.7mm) •Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will vary. Appendix C - D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 53