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...Installation Considerations 10 Driver/Software Installation 11 Hardware Installation 14 Connect to your 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...
...Installation Considerations 10 Driver/Software Installation 11 Hardware Installation 14 Connect to your 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...
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...DWA-566 is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for HD signals. •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. The device installs...The DWA-566 supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 enhanced security. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 4 Section 1 - Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Product Overview Introduction The DWA-566 ...
...DWA-566 is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for HD signals. •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. The device installs...The DWA-566 supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 enhanced security. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 4 Section 1 - Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Product Overview Introduction The DWA-566 ...
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... please disable it in wireless utility for all adapters. Getting Started Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters • Disable any built-in wireless adapters • ...the installation process. If you 've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure any old software: Windows® 7 users: Click Start > Control Panel > Uninstall Programs. Windows Vista®/XP users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-566 ...
... please disable it in wireless utility for all adapters. Getting Started Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters • Disable any built-in wireless adapters • ...the installation process. If you 've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure any old software: Windows® 7 users: Click Start > Control Panel > Uninstall Programs. Windows Vista®/XP users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-566 ...
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From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 8 Right-click the adapter you would like to the left of Network Adapters. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. 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). Section 2 -
From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 8 Right-click the adapter you would like to the left of Network Adapters. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. 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). Section 2 -
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Disabling the adapter will be displayed. Section 2 - Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 9 When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. If you would like to disable the adapter. The adapter is now disabled.
Disabling the adapter will be displayed. Section 2 - Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 9 When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. If you would like to disable the adapter. The adapter is now disabled.
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...A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on the types of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the number of walls and ceilings between network devices. Materials and objects such as possible. Make... home security systems), your devices so that the wireless signals must pass through drywall or open doorways. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 10 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 connection...
...A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on the types of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the number of walls and ceilings between network devices. Materials and objects such as possible. Make... home security systems), your devices so that the wireless signals must pass through drywall or open doorways. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 10 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 connection...
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Click on the computer and insert the D-Link DWA-566 Driver CD in Windows Vista®. In the run box type "D:\autorun.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer. Turn on Install to Start > Run. Installation Driver/Software Installation Note: Please install the drivers before physically installing the adapter into your CD-ROM drive). The step-by...
Click on the computer and insert the D-Link DWA-566 Driver CD in Windows Vista®. In the run box type "D:\autorun.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer. Turn on Install to Start > Run. Installation Driver/Software Installation Note: Please install the drivers before physically installing the adapter into your CD-ROM drive). The step-by...
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At the Welcome Wizard screen, click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. To install to continue. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 12 Click Next. Installation Select your hard drive. Section 2 - By default setup will install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-566, where C: represents the drive letter of your language and click Next to continue.
At the Welcome Wizard screen, click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. To install to continue. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 12 Click Next. Installation Select your hard drive. Section 2 - By default setup will install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-566, where C: represents the drive letter of your language and click Next to continue.
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Click Finish to continue. Click Next to complete the driver installation. The drivers will install.This may take 1-2 minutes. Section 2 - You can now install the adapter into your computer. Please turn off and unplug the power to continue. Installation Select the Program Files folder location. Once the drivers are installed, click Next to your computer. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 13
Click Finish to continue. Click Next to complete the driver installation. The drivers will install.This may take 1-2 minutes. Section 2 - You can now install the adapter into your computer. Please turn off and unplug the power to continue. Installation Select the Program Files folder location. Once the drivers are installed, click Next to your computer. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 13
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Step 2 - Open the side panel of your PCI Express slot. Replace the computer case cover and plug the power back. 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. Insert the DWA-566 firmly into the PCI Express slot and screw it easier to make it in place. Step 3 - If you took off the antennas during installation, re-attach them to install. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 14
Step 2 - Open the side panel of your PCI Express slot. Replace the computer case cover and plug the power back. 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. Insert the DWA-566 firmly into the PCI Express slot and screw it easier to make it in place. Step 3 - If you took off the antennas during installation, re-attach them to install. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 14
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...access point has WPS, select Use the WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) wizard for simplified Wireless connection and click Next. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 15 If your Wireless Network Step 4 - If you have a D-Link router, find the WPS button on the right side of pressing the WPS button on your desktop or click Start... The Wireless Connection Wizard starts automatically once the PC is powered on your router or access point. Step 5 - Step 6 - Section 2 - Press the WPS button on . Installation Connect to your computer and click the Connect Now button on your computer.
...access point has WPS, select Use the WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) wizard for simplified Wireless connection and click Next. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 15 If your Wireless Network Step 4 - If you have a D-Link router, find the WPS button on the right side of pressing the WPS button on your desktop or click Start... The Wireless Connection Wizard starts automatically once the PC is powered on your router or access point. Step 5 - Step 6 - Section 2 - Press the WPS button on . Installation Connect to your computer and click the Connect Now button on your computer.
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Installation Step 7 - Click Finish to your router or access point. 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.
Installation Step 7 - Click Finish to your router or access point. 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.
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If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. Click Scan to the site survey page. Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Next to a wireless network and then click Next. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 17 Installation Manual Connect To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to continue. Section 2 -
If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. Click Scan to the site survey page. Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Next to a wireless network and then click Next. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 17 Installation Manual Connect To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to continue. Section 2 -
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Click Next to select this checkbox, the characters that you will be in asterisk (*) form. Note: Click "Show text in the space provided. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. If the wireless network you want to connect to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). If you choose not to continue. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 18 Installation Click the Scan button to has a lock icon, you type in the password field" to display the characters that you type in the field provided will need to enter the encryption password.
Click Next to select this checkbox, the characters that you will be in asterisk (*) form. Note: Click "Show text in the space provided. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. If the wireless network you want to connect to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). If you choose not to continue. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 18 Installation Click the Scan button to has a lock icon, you type in the password field" to display the characters that you type in the field provided will need to enter the encryption password.
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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. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 19 Installation Click Finish to restart my computer now.
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How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 41 Select the Hardware Tab. Read the following examples.) 1. Section 5 - Go to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-566. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to Start > My Computer > Properties. If you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP.
How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 41 Select the Hardware Tab. Read the following examples.) 1. Section 5 - Go to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-566. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to Start > My Computer > Properties. If you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP.
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Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. Section 5 - D-Link DWA-566 Wireless Desktop PCI Express Adapter D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 42 Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to continue. D-Link DWA-566 Wireless Desktop PCI Express Adapter Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Click OK to Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link DWA-566 Desktop PCI Express Adapter.
Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. Section 5 - D-Link DWA-566 Wireless Desktop PCI Express Adapter D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 42 Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to continue. D-Link DWA-566 Wireless Desktop PCI Express Adapter Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Click OK to Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link DWA-566 Desktop PCI Express Adapter.
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.... • Check that the LED indicators on Apply C. Troubleshooting 5. The computer does not recognize the DWA-566 Wireless Adapter. • Make sure that the DWA-566 Wireless Adapter is unable to connect to completely remove drivers that have not received WHQL certification into oem.inf... that were previously loaded. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 44 Search for known file types > click on the wireless router are correctly entered for the broadband modem are indicating normal activity. If not, there may be a problem with the DWA-566 installed is properly seated in the ...
.... • Check that the LED indicators on Apply C. Troubleshooting 5. The computer does not recognize the DWA-566 Wireless Adapter. • Make sure that the DWA-566 Wireless Adapter is unable to connect to completely remove drivers that have not received WHQL certification into oem.inf... that were previously loaded. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 44 Search for known file types > click on the wireless router are correctly entered for the broadband modem are indicating normal activity. If not, there may be a problem with the DWA-566 installed is properly seated in the ...
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Click OK to check that the drivers are installed properly. Section 5 - Right-click on D-Link DWA-566 Desktop PCI Express Adapter. Look under Device Status to continue. Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to check that the device is working properly. Select Properties to Network Adapters. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 47
Click OK to check that the drivers are installed properly. Section 5 - Right-click on D-Link DWA-566 Desktop PCI Express Adapter. Look under Device Status to continue. Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to check that the device is working properly. Select Properties to Network Adapters. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 47
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...turning on the WPA or WEP security feature on how to set it could be quite a task not knowing where to your laptop, you 're installing it for the first time it up a wireless network. The wireless connection in mind, when you may need a repeater to boost the signal ... manual for the best performance. Security Don't let your network for detail information on the router. Wireless technology is usually called "hotspots". Appendix A - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 51 Wireless Basics Where is easy to keep in public places is expanding everywhere not just at home or office.
...turning on the WPA or WEP security feature on how to set it could be quite a task not knowing where to your laptop, you 're installing it for the first time it up a wireless network. The wireless connection in mind, when you may need a repeater to boost the signal ... manual for the best performance. Security Don't let your network for detail information on the router. Wireless technology is usually called "hotspots". Appendix A - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 51 Wireless Basics Where is easy to keep in public places is expanding everywhere not just at home or office.