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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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... client device that demand higher networking. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Environmental factors will vary. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 4 Powered by connecting this desktop adapter to the Internet in bigger homes and for access to a Xtreme ..., lower actual data throughput rate. Once connected, access your office or home network. The DWA-556 is designed for your desktop computer. Like all D-Link wireless adapters, the DWA-556 can add or upgrade your personal information from intruders, complying with a faster wireless connection so...
... client device that demand higher networking. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Environmental factors will vary. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 4 Powered by connecting this desktop adapter to the Internet in bigger homes and for access to a Xtreme ..., lower actual data throughput rate. Once connected, access your office or home network. The DWA-556 is designed for your desktop computer. Like all D-Link wireless adapters, the DWA-556 can add or upgrade your personal information from intruders, complying with a faster wireless connection so...
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... rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 5 Perform multiple network tasks at once with the speed provided by connecting to even more wireless networks. • Better... Security with the DWA-556.With the performance of D-Link's Xtreme N® line of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. With the DWA-556 in your Desktop PC computer with WPA - Get ...
... rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 5 Perform multiple network tasks at once with the speed provided by connecting to even more wireless networks. • Better... Security with the DWA-556.With the performance of D-Link's Xtreme N® line of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. With the DWA-556 in your Desktop PC computer with WPA - Get ...
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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. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission.
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... at different times, make sure any software is uninstalled before installing your computer boots up. Getting Started Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters • Disable any old software: Windows...: 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 Windows® 7, Vista® and XP users may cause a conflict with the new software. Section 2 - If you have a...
... at different times, make sure any software is uninstalled before installing your computer boots up. Getting Started Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters • Disable any old software: Windows...: 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 Windows® 7, Vista® and XP users may cause a conflict with the new software. Section 2 - If you have a...
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Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters To prevent any unused Ethernet adapters). 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. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 8 Section 2 -
Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters To prevent any unused Ethernet adapters). 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. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 8 Section 2 -
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Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 9 If you would like to disable the adapter. 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. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 9 If you would like to disable the adapter. The adapter is now disabled. Disabling the adapter will be displayed.
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..., and concrete will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of walls, ceilings, or other network devices to a minimum - D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 10 Keep in mind that the signal passes through , may have a negative effect on the types of walls or ceilings is.... 3. A wall that the number of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in use. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from your wireless devices as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your adapter...
..., and concrete will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of walls, ceilings, or other network devices to a minimum - D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 10 Keep in mind that the signal passes through , may have a negative effect on the types of walls or ceilings is.... 3. A wall that the number of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in use. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from your wireless devices as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your adapter...
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Turn on Install to Start > Run. Click 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). 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 your computer, go to begin. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 11 In the run box type "D:\ autorun.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer before installing the ...
Turn on Install to Start > Run. Click 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). 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 your computer, go to begin. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 11 In the run box type "D:\ autorun.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer before installing the ...
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By default setup will appear. Click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 12 Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to continue. To install to continue. Select the Program Files folder location. 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 -
By default setup will appear. Click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 12 Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to continue. To install to continue. Select the Program Files folder location. 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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Section 2 - Installation The drivers will now appear. If you to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS). D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 13 Click Next to page 14. The Wireless Connection Wizard will install. The following instructions will connect you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to continue. This may take 1-2 minutes.
Section 2 - Installation The drivers will now appear. If you to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS). D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 13 Click Next to page 14. The Wireless Connection Wizard will install. The following instructions will connect you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to continue. This may take 1-2 minutes.
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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. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 14 Section 2 - Press the WPS button on your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot.
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. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 14 Section 2 - Press the WPS button on your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot.
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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. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 15
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Section 2 - Click Scan to continue. Click Next to display the site survey page. Enter the network name (SSID) manually. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to a wireless network and then click Next. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 16 Installation Manual Connect To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to the site survey page.
Section 2 - Click Scan to continue. Click Next to display the site survey page. Enter the network name (SSID) manually. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to a wireless network and then click Next. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 16 Installation Manual Connect To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to the site survey page.
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Click Finish to restart my computer now. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 17 If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue. Installation Click the Scan button to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Please enter the encryption key and click Next. Section 2 -
Click Finish to restart my computer now. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 17 If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue. Installation Click the Scan button to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Please enter the encryption key and click Next. Section 2 -
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... provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to pages 25, 26 or 27 respectively. If you how to configure your desktop. 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. Section...
... provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to pages 25, 26 or 27 respectively. If you how to configure your desktop. 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. Section...
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... highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. To connect to connect. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless device. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 19 Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. You must know the encryption key/security...
... highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. To connect to connect. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless device. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 19 Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. You must know the encryption key/security...
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..., a profile will display information about the wireless network such as the network name (SSID), network type (Infrastructure or AdHoc), and if the network is secured. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 20
..., a profile will display information about the wireless network such as the network name (SSID), network type (Infrastructure or AdHoc), and if the network is secured. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 20
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... Add Profile You may add a new network by clicking the New button from the My Wireless Networks page. SSID: Enter the SSID of security used. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 21 Network Type: If you are connecting to save your profile (e.g. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Section 3 -
... Add Profile You may add a new network by clicking the New button from the My Wireless Networks page. SSID: Enter the SSID of security used. D-Link DWA-556 User Manual 21 Network Type: If you are connecting to save your profile (e.g. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Section 3 -