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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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... the wireless network from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. The DWA-556 also includes a configuration utility to prevent outside intrusion and protect your desktop computer. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 4 This adapter supports WPA and WPA2 encryption to discover available wireless...in your network's high-speed Internet connection while sharing photos, files, music, video, printers, and storage. The D-Link Xtreme N® DWA-556 is an 802.11n client device that installs quickly and easily into desktop computers. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless...
... the wireless network from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. The DWA-556 also includes a configuration utility to prevent outside intrusion and protect your desktop computer. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 4 This adapter supports WPA and WPA2 encryption to discover available wireless...in your network's high-speed Internet connection while sharing photos, files, music, video, printers, and storage. The D-Link Xtreme N® DWA-556 is an 802.11n client device that installs quickly and easily into desktop computers. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless...
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... Environmental factors will vary. Section 1 - Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. 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 802.11g Devices - That means you can...connect to even more wireless networks. • Better Security with WPA - With the DWA-556 in your Desktop PC, you can connect with the DWA-556.With the performance of D-Link's Xtreme N® line of security for wireless authentication. Enable wireless connectivity on your ...
... Environmental factors will vary. Section 1 - Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. 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 802.11g Devices - That means you can...connect to even more wireless networks. • Better Security with WPA - With the DWA-556 in your Desktop PC, you can connect with the DWA-556.With the performance of D-Link's Xtreme N® line of security for wireless authentication. Enable wireless connectivity on your ...
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This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 6 Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs 1 1 WLAN LED A solid light indicates that wireless is ready.
This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 6 Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs 1 1 WLAN LED A solid light indicates that wireless is ready.
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...make sure the utilities are not set to Remove Existing Installations If you've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the software is uninstalled. Some utilities may use multiple adapters at different times, make sure any old software: ...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 If you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in device manager before installing the new software. If you through...
...make sure the utilities are not set to Remove Existing Installations If you've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the software is uninstalled. Some utilities may use multiple adapters at different times, make sure any old software: ...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 If you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in device manager before installing the new software. If you through...
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Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters To prevent any unused Ethernet adapters). Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 8 Section 2 - Right-click the adapter you would like to disable any wireless adapter (as well as any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable and select Disable. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties.
Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters To prevent any unused Ethernet adapters). Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 8 Section 2 - Right-click the adapter you would like to disable any wireless adapter (as well as any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable and select Disable. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties.
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The adapter is now disabled. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. If you would like to disable the adapter. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 9 Section 2 -
The adapter is now disabled. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. If you would like to disable the adapter. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 9 Section 2 -
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...operating range of walls, ceilings, or other network devices to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. Building Materials make a difference. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 10 Section 2 - The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in mind that the number, thickness and ...the wireless signals must pass through a wall or ceiling (instead of walls and ceilings between network devices. 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 wireless signal. 4. At a 2-degree...
...operating range of walls, ceilings, or other network devices to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. Building Materials make a difference. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 10 Section 2 - The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in mind that the number, thickness and ...the wireless signals must pass through a wall or ceiling (instead of walls and ceilings between network devices. 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 wireless signal. 4. At a 2-degree...
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The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 11 When the "Add New Hardware" wizard appears, click Cancel. Turn on your computer, go to begin. The step-by-step instructions that ...follow are similar for the other Windows operating 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®. Section 2 - Click on Install to Start > Run. In the run box type "D:\ autorun.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter...
The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 11 When the "Add New Hardware" wizard appears, click Cancel. Turn on your computer, go to begin. The step-by-step instructions that ...follow are similar for the other Windows operating 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®. Section 2 - Click on Install to Start > Run. In the run box type "D:\ autorun.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter...
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Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next to continue. Click Next to continue. By default setup will appear. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 12 To install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-556, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. Click Next. Section 2 - Select the Program Files folder location.
Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next to continue. Click Next to continue. By default setup will appear. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 12 To install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-556, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. Click Next. Section 2 - Select the Program Files folder location.
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The following instructions will now appear. This may take 1-2 minutes. If you to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS). D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 13 The Wireless Connection Wizard will connect you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to continue. Installation The drivers will install. Click Next to page 14. Section 2 -
The following instructions will now appear. This may take 1-2 minutes. If you to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS). D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 13 The Wireless Connection Wizard will connect you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to continue. Installation The drivers will install. Click Next to page 14. Section 2 -
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Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to complete your setup. Click Finish to your wireless network. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to establish connectivity. Press the WPS button on your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 14 Section 2 -
Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to complete your setup. Click Finish to your wireless network. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to establish connectivity. Press the WPS button on your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 14 Section 2 -
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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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If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 16 Click Scan to the site survey page. Section 2 - Installation Manual Connect To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to continue. Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Next to a wireless network and then click Next.
If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 16 Click Scan to the site survey page. Section 2 - Installation Manual Connect To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to continue. Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Next to a wireless network and then click Next.
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If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 17 Click Finish to restart my computer now. Please enter the encryption key and click Next. Installation Click the Scan button to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Section 2 -
If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 17 Click Finish to restart my computer now. Please enter the encryption key and click Next. Installation Click the Scan button to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Section 2 -
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... Manual 18 The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to pages 25, 26 or 27 respectively. 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. Double-click the Wireless Connection Manager...
... Manual 18 The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to pages 25, 26 or 27 respectively. 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. Double-click the Wireless Connection Manager...
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... key/security settings to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup. Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 19 Enter the security information to connect (refer to connect. Section 3 - WPS Button: Connect to connect. Signal: Displays the... Link Quality of the wireless network. Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. Channel: Displays the channel of...
... key/security settings to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup. Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 19 Enter the security information to connect (refer to connect. Section 3 - WPS Button: Connect to connect. Signal: Displays the... Link Quality of the wireless network. Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. Channel: Displays the channel of...
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... page 22). Modify: Click Modify to edit a current profile (refer to the wireless network. Activate: Click Activate to create, edit, and delete wireless network profiles. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 20 Profile Details: The Profile Details section will allow you connect to remove a profile. Configuration My Wireless Networks The My Wireless Networks page...
... page 22). Modify: Click Modify to edit a current profile (refer to the wireless network. Activate: Click Activate to create, edit, and delete wireless network profiles. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 20 Profile Details: The Profile Details section will allow you connect to remove a profile. Configuration My Wireless Networks The My Wireless Networks page...
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...: Enter a name for more information. Please refer to another wireless client such as an adapter, select Ad-Hoc. SSID: Enter the SSID of security used. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 21 If you are connecting to the Wireless Security section for your settings. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Network Type: If you are connecting...
...: Enter a name for more information. Please refer to another wireless client such as an adapter, select Ad-Hoc. SSID: Enter the SSID of security used. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 21 If you are connecting to the Wireless Security section for your settings. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Network Type: If you are connecting...