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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...
...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...
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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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... you through the installation process. Some utilities may use multiple adapters at different times, make sure the software is uninstalled. Windows® 7, Vista® and XP users may cause a conflict with the new software. If you 've installed a different ... of wireless adapters • Disable any old software: Windows 7 users: Click Start > Control Panel > Uninstall Programs. Windows Vista/XP users: Click 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
... you through the installation process. Some utilities may use multiple adapters at different times, make sure the software is uninstalled. Windows® 7, Vista® and XP users may cause a conflict with the new software. If you 've installed a different ... of wireless adapters • Disable any old software: Windows 7 users: Click Start > Control Panel > Uninstall Programs. Windows Vista/XP users: Click 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
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...-step instructions that follow are similar for the other Windows operating systems. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on Install to Start > Run. Turn on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-556 Driver CD in Windows Vista®. The steps and screens are shown in... the CD-ROM drive. Click on your computer, go to begin. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 11 In the run box type "D:\ autorun.exe" (where...
...-step instructions that follow are similar for the other Windows operating systems. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on Install to Start > Run. Turn on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-556 Driver CD in Windows Vista®. The steps and screens are shown in... the CD-ROM drive. Click on your computer, go to begin. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 11 In the run box type "D:\ autorun.exe" (where...
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Select the Program Files folder location. To install to continue. Section 2 - Click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next. Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to continue. By default setup will appear. 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.
Select the Program Files folder location. To install to continue. Section 2 - Click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next. Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to continue. By default setup will appear. 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.
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...Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP, please skip to the wireless adapter. If you how to configure your desktop. D-Link DWA-556 User 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 icon on...
...Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP, please skip to the wireless adapter. If you how to configure your desktop. D-Link DWA-556 User 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 icon on...
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... (Service Set Identifier) is secure. MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless network. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 19 You must know the encryption key/security settings to the Wireless Security section for available...to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. If the network is secure, a pop-up to 30 seconds to connect. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area.
... (Service Set Identifier) is secure. MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless network. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 19 You must know the encryption key/security settings to the Wireless Security section for available...to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. If the network is secure, a pop-up to 30 seconds to connect. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area.
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... display any available wireless networks in your system tray (lower-right corner next to a Wireless Network Using Windows® 7 Windows 7 users may use the built-in wireless utility. Click on the center of your wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 25 If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on a network (displayed using...
... display any available wireless networks in your system tray (lower-right corner next to a Wireless Network Using Windows® 7 Windows 7 users may use the built-in wireless utility. Click on the center of your wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 25 If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on a network (displayed using...
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D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 26 If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check the TCP/IP settings for your system tray (lower-right corner next to the Windows Vista utility as seen below. If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the center of ...your area. The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to the time). Refer to a Wireless Network Using Windows Vista® Windows Vista users may use the built-in this manual for help with connecting to the user manual of the bubble to a network. Configuration...
D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 26 If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check the TCP/IP settings for your system tray (lower-right corner next to the Windows Vista utility as seen below. If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the center of ...your area. The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to the time). Refer to a Wireless Network Using Windows Vista® Windows Vista users may use the built-in this manual for help with connecting to the user manual of the bubble to a network. Configuration...
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... for your system tray (lowerright corner next to a Wireless Network Using Windows® XP Windows XP users may use the built-in this manual for Service Pack 2 users. Most utilities will display any available wireless networks in your wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 27 Select View Available Wireless Networks. Refer to access the...
... for your system tray (lowerright corner next to a Wireless Network Using Windows® XP Windows XP users may use the built-in this manual for Service Pack 2 users. Most utilities will display any available wireless networks in your wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 27 Select View Available Wireless Networks. Refer to access the...
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The utility will need to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless icon in your area. Click on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner). 2. If you are joining an existing network, you will display any available wireless networks in your wireless adapter. Section 4 - D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 31 Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Personal Using Windows® 7 It is recommended to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1.
The utility will need to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless icon in your area. Click on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner). 2. If you are joining an existing network, you will display any available wireless networks in your wireless adapter. Section 4 - D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 31 Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Personal Using Windows® 7 It is recommended to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1.
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Section 4 - If you would like to connect to the router. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for your computer tries to connect to and click the Connect button. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 32 Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for more information. 4. Wireless Security 3. The following window appears while your wireless adapter.
Section 4 - If you would like to connect to the router. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for your computer tries to connect to and click the Connect button. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 32 Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for more information. 4. Wireless Security 3. The following window appears while your wireless adapter.
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... right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Section 4 - D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 34 Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA-Personal Using Windows Vista® It is recommended to and click Connect. If you are joining an existing network, you would like to...
... right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Section 4 - D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 34 Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA-Personal Using Windows Vista® It is recommended to and click Connect. If you are joining an existing network, you would like to...
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Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 36 Section 4 - Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to and click Connect. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner of ... network, you would like to connect to know the WPA/WPA2-Personal key being used. 1. Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2-Personal Using Windows® XP It is recommended to enable WPA/WPA2-Personal on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter.
Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 36 Section 4 - Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to and click Connect. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner of ... network, you would like to connect to know the WPA/WPA2-Personal key being used. 1. Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2-Personal Using Windows® XP It is recommended to enable WPA/WPA2-Personal on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter.
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to the following descriptions if you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-556. Read the following examples.) 1. Section 5 - D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 39 If you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. Go to Start > My Computer > Properties. Select the Hardware Tab. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly?
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to the following descriptions if you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-556. Read the following examples.) 1. Section 5 - D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 39 If you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. Go to Start > My Computer > Properties. Select the Hardware Tab. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly?
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... DNS settings are correctly entered for the broadband modem are firmly connected. • Check that the LED indicators for the network. Troubleshooting 5. B. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 42 Section 5 - Note: Windows® XP and 2000 will rename .inf files that were previously loaded. To remove the drivers, do the following: A. If not, check that...
... DNS settings are correctly entered for the broadband modem are firmly connected. • Check that the LED indicators for the network. Troubleshooting 5. B. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 42 Section 5 - Note: Windows® XP and 2000 will rename .inf files that were previously loaded. To remove the drivers, do the following: A. If not, check that...
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Select the Device Manager D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 44 Troubleshooting Windows® 7 Troubleshooting Go to Start > Computer > Properties. Section 5 -
Select the Device Manager D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 44 Troubleshooting Windows® 7 Troubleshooting Go to Start > Computer > Properties. Section 5 -
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...check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your adapter. Windows 7/Vista® Users • Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. Appendix B - D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 50 Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install... your new D-Link wireless adapter and have established a wireless connection, by default, the TCP/IP ...
...check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your adapter. Windows 7/Vista® Users • Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. Appendix B - D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 50 Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install... your new D-Link wireless adapter and have established a wireless connection, by default, the TCP/IP ...
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Appendix B - Windows® 2000 - Example: If the router's LAN IP address is not in Classic View. Make sure that is a number between 2 and 99. ...you may enter a DNS server from your ISP). • Click OK to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Windows® XP/2000 Users • Windows® XP - Make sure you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to save your IP address 192.168...as the LAN IP address of your router or gateway. • The Secondary DNS is optional (you are in use on your router. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 51
Appendix B - Windows® 2000 - Example: If the router's LAN IP address is not in Classic View. Make sure that is a number between 2 and 99. ...you may enter a DNS server from your ISP). • Click OK to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Windows® XP/2000 Users • Windows® XP - Make sure you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to save your IP address 192.168...as the LAN IP address of your router or gateway. • The Secondary DNS is optional (you are in use on your router. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 51
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... router or network. For Windows 7, click on Change adapter settings. • Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter which will be connected to save your network or LAN IP address on the Network and Sharing Center icon. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 52 If you...Primary DNS the same as your settings. Double-click on your IP address 192.168.0.X where X is 192.168.0.1, make sure you are using Windows Vista, click on the network. • Set Default Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your router or gateway. • The ...
... router or network. For Windows 7, click on Change adapter settings. • Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter which will be connected to save your network or LAN IP address on the Network and Sharing Center icon. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 52 If you...Primary DNS the same as your settings. Double-click on your IP address 192.168.0.X where X is 192.168.0.1, make sure you are using Windows Vista, click on the network. • Set Default Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your router or gateway. • The ...