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...Wireless Network 15 Manual Connect 17 Configuration 20 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 20 Wireless Networks 21 My Wireless Networks 22 Support 25 About 26 Connect to a Wireless Network 27 Using Windows® 7 27 Using Windows Vista 28 D-Link DWA-566 User Manual Using Windows® XP 29 ...Wireless Security 30 What is WPA 30 Configure WPA/WPA2-Personal 31 Using the D-Link Utility 31 Using Windows Vista 36 Using Windows® XP 38 Configure WPA...
...Wireless Network 15 Manual Connect 17 Configuration 20 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 20 Wireless Networks 21 My Wireless Networks 22 Support 25 About 26 Connect to a Wireless Network 27 Using Windows® 7 27 Using Windows Vista 28 D-Link DWA-566 User Manual Using Windows® XP 29 ...Wireless Security 30 What is WPA 30 Configure WPA/WPA2-Personal 31 Using the D-Link Utility 31 Using Windows Vista 36 Using Windows® XP 38 Configure WPA...
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Section 1 - Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw D-Link DWA-566 Wireless N 300 Dual Band PCIe Desktop Adapter Two Antennas Low Profile Bracket CD with an available 64-bit PCI Express slot • 1Ghz processor / 512 MB RAM / 200 MB available space / CD-ROM drive • Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP (Service Pack 2 or higher) • An access point or wireless router D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 3 System Requirements • A desktop computer with drivers and software If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Section 1 - Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw D-Link DWA-566 Wireless N 300 Dual Band PCIe Desktop Adapter Two Antennas Low Profile Bracket CD with an available 64-bit PCI Express slot • 1Ghz processor / 512 MB RAM / 200 MB available space / CD-ROM drive • Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP (Service Pack 2 or higher) • An access point or wireless router D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 3 System Requirements • A desktop computer with drivers and software If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
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... overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. This feature greatly enhances personal data and prevents outside intrusion. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 4 Product Overview Introduction The DWA-566 Wireless N 300 Dual Band PCIe Desktop Adapter is designed for HD signals. •Maximum wireless signal ...rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. Environmental factors will vary. The DWA-566 supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 enhanced security. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. This allows you to ...
... overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. This feature greatly enhances personal data and prevents outside intrusion. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 4 Product Overview Introduction The DWA-566 Wireless N 300 Dual Band PCIe Desktop Adapter is designed for HD signals. •Maximum wireless signal ...rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. Environmental factors will vary. The DWA-566 supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 enhanced security. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. This allows you to ...
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...Faster Wireless Networking* - Operates on your computer with 802.11g Devices - Environmental factors will vary. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 5 Fully compatible with the 802.11g standards, the DWA-566 can connect with WPA/WPA2 - That means you can securely connect to a wireless network using WPA ...data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. With the DWA-566 in your Desktop PC, you can still communicate with colleagues and friends while you with the DWA-566.With the performance of D-Link'sWireless N line of network traffic, building materials and construction...
...Faster Wireless Networking* - Operates on your computer with 802.11g Devices - Environmental factors will vary. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 5 Fully compatible with the 802.11g standards, the DWA-566 can connect with WPA/WPA2 - That means you can securely connect to a wireless network using WPA ...data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. With the DWA-566 in your Desktop PC, you can still communicate with colleagues and friends while you with the DWA-566.With the performance of D-Link'sWireless N line of network traffic, building materials and construction...
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Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs 3 1 2 1 Antennas Two antennas for better coverage. 2 WLAN LED A solid light indicates that wireless is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. 3 PCIe Connector The PCIe connector will fit into the PCI Express slot on your computer. Section 1 - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 6
Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs 3 1 2 1 Antennas Two antennas for better coverage. 2 WLAN LED A solid light indicates that wireless is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. 3 PCIe Connector The PCIe connector will fit into the PCI Express slot on your computer. Section 1 - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 6
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...; 7 users: Click Start > Control Panel > Uninstall Programs. Windows Vista®/XP users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 7 Section 2 - Also, if you through the installation process. Windows® 7, Vista® and XP users may cause a conflict with...-in device manager before installing the new software. If you 've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the utilities are not set to Remove Existing Installations If you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make...
...; 7 users: Click Start > Control Panel > Uninstall Programs. Windows Vista®/XP users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 7 Section 2 - Also, if you through the installation process. Windows® 7, Vista® and XP users may cause a conflict with...-in device manager before installing the new software. If you 've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the utilities are not set to Remove Existing Installations If you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make...
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Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. Right-click the adapter you would like to the left of Network Adapters. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable any wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 8 Section 2 - From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties.
Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. Right-click the adapter you would like to the left of Network Adapters. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable any wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 8 Section 2 - From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties.
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Section 2 - Disabling the adapter will be displayed. The adapter is now disabled. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 9 When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. If you would like to disable the adapter.
Section 2 - Disabling the adapter will be displayed. The adapter is now disabled. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 9 When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. If you would like to disable the adapter.
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... a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Building Materials make a difference. Make sure your home or business. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 10 Section 2 - Typical ranges vary depending on range. Try to a minimum - Keep in mind that the number, thickness and... of your product away (at an angle) for better reception. 3. Keep your wireless network. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the wireless signals must pass through drywall or...
... a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Building Materials make a difference. Make sure your home or business. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 10 Section 2 - Typical ranges vary depending on range. Try to a minimum - Keep in mind that the number, thickness and... of your product away (at an angle) for better reception. 3. Keep your wireless network. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the wireless signals must pass through drywall or...
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The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. Click on the computer and insert the D-Link DWA-566 Driver CD in Windows Vista®. Turn on Install to Start > Run. Installation Driver/Software Installation Note: Please install the drivers before physically installing the ...-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. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 11 In the run box type "D:\autorun.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive).
The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. Click on the computer and insert the D-Link DWA-566 Driver CD in Windows Vista®. Turn on Install to Start > Run. Installation Driver/Software Installation Note: Please install the drivers before physically installing the ...-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. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 11 In the run box type "D:\autorun.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive).
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At the Welcome Wizard screen, click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 12 Section 2 - To install to continue. Installation Select your language and click Next to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-566, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. By default setup will install to continue.
At the Welcome Wizard screen, click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 12 Section 2 - To install to continue. Installation Select your language and click Next to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-566, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. By default setup will install to continue.
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Click Finish to continue. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 13 Once the drivers are installed, click Next to complete the driver installation. You can now install the adapter into your computer. The drivers will install.This may take 1-2 minutes. Please turn off and unplug the power to continue. Section 2 - Installation Select the Program Files folder location. Click Next to your computer.
Click Finish to continue. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 13 Once the drivers are installed, click Next to complete the driver installation. You can now install the adapter into your computer. The drivers will install.This may take 1-2 minutes. Please turn off and unplug the power to continue. Section 2 - Installation Select the Program Files folder location. Click Next to your computer.
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D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 14 Step 2 - Section 2 - Installation Hardware Installation Step 1 - You may either leave the antennas on your computer and then remove the metal cover bracket on or unscrew them now. If you took off the antennas during installation, re-attach them to install. Step 3 - Replace the computer case cover and plug the power back. Insert the DWA-566 firmly into the PCI Express slot and screw it easier to make it in place. Open the side panel of your PCI Express slot.
D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 14 Step 2 - Section 2 - Installation Hardware Installation Step 1 - You may either leave the antennas on your computer and then remove the metal cover bracket on or unscrew them now. If you took off the antennas during installation, re-attach them to install. Step 3 - Replace the computer case cover and plug the power back. Insert the DWA-566 firmly into the PCI Express slot and screw it easier to make it in place. Open the side panel of your PCI Express slot.
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Section 2 - Alternatively, double-click the "Wireless Connection Wizard" icon on your desktop or click Start > All Programs > D-Link > Wireless Connection Wizard. Once pressed, go back to page 17. You must click the button within 2 minutes of the router. The ...click the Connect Now button on your Wireless Network Step 4 - Turn on the screen. Step 6 - If you have a D-Link router, find the WPS button on the right side of pressing the WPS button on . D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 15 Installation Connect to your computer. If your router or access point.
Section 2 - Alternatively, double-click the "Wireless Connection Wizard" icon on your desktop or click Start > All Programs > D-Link > Wireless Connection Wizard. Once pressed, go back to page 17. You must click the button within 2 minutes of the router. The ...click the Connect Now button on your Wireless Network Step 4 - Turn on the screen. Step 6 - If you have a D-Link router, find the WPS button on the right side of pressing the WPS button on . D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 15 Installation Connect to your computer. If your router or access point.
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Section 2 - Once the connection is successful, the screen will automatically indicate that the DWA-566 has connected to complete the connection process. Click Finish to your router or access point. Installation Step 7 - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 16
Section 2 - Once the connection is successful, the screen will automatically indicate that the DWA-566 has connected to complete the connection process. Click Finish to your router or access point. Installation Step 7 - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 16
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Click Scan to the site survey page. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. Section 2 - Installation Manual Connect To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to continue. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 17 Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Next to a wireless network and then click Next.
Click Scan to the site survey page. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. Section 2 - Installation Manual Connect To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to continue. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 17 Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Next to a wireless network and then click Next.
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Installation Click the Scan button to continue. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Note: Click "Show text in the password field" to display the characters that you type in the field provided will need to has a lock icon, you will be in the space provided. If the wireless network you type in asterisk (*) form. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 18 If you choose not to select this checkbox, the characters that you want to connect to enter the encryption password. Section 2 - Click Next to display a list of wireless networks (site survey).
Installation Click the Scan button to continue. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Note: Click "Show text in the password field" to display the characters that you type in the field provided will need to has a lock icon, you will be in the space provided. If the wireless network you type in asterisk (*) form. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 18 If you choose not to select this checkbox, the characters that you want to connect to enter the encryption password. Section 2 - Click Next to display a list of wireless networks (site survey).
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Section 2 - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 19 Installation Click Finish to restart my computer now. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue.
Section 2 - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 19 Installation Click Finish to restart my computer now. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue.
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...Wireless Connection Manager icon on the desktop will show you are using the D-Link Utility as well as the management software. Section 3 - Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP, please ...any settings related to pages 27, 28 or 29 respectively. If you how to configure your desktop. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 20 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-566 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as Windows® XP Zero Configuration and Windows 7/Vista® WLAN Auto Configuration...
...Wireless Connection Manager icon on the desktop will show you are using the D-Link Utility as well as the management software. Section 3 - Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP, please ...any settings related to pages 27, 28 or 29 respectively. If you how to configure your desktop. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 20 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-566 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as Windows® XP Zero Configuration and Windows 7/Vista® WLAN Auto Configuration...
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... Identifier) is secure. Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless network. WPS Button: Connect to the next page. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 21 To connect to connect. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. Allow up window will display all wireless networks...
... Identifier) is secure. Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless network. WPS Button: Connect to the next page. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 21 To connect to connect. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. Allow up window will display all wireless networks...