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...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...
...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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System Requirements • A desktop computer with drivers and software If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. 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 Section 1 -
System Requirements • A desktop computer with drivers and software If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. 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 Section 1 -
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...to Remove Existing Installations If you want to connect to load when your D-Link adapter. If you plan to use the built-in wireless utility for all adapters. Also, if you through the installation process. Windows® 7, Vista® and XP users may cause a conflict with ... • Verify the settings such as the SSID and security settings 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. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 7
...to Remove Existing Installations If you want to connect to load when your D-Link adapter. If you plan to use the built-in wireless utility for all adapters. Also, if you through the installation process. Windows® 7, Vista® and XP users may cause a conflict with ... • Verify the settings such as the SSID and security settings 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. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 7
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... step-by-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. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 11 Turn on the computer and insert the D-Link DWA-566 Driver CD in Windows Vista®. Click on your computer, go to begin. Section...
... step-by-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. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 11 Turn on the computer and insert the D-Link DWA-566 Driver CD in Windows Vista®. Click on your computer, go to begin. Section...
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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. 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. Configuration Configuration This section...
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. 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. Configuration Configuration This section...
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... the security information to connect (refer to the next page. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 21 Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. If the network is secure. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area.
... the security information to connect (refer to the next page. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 21 Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. If the network is secure. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area.
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... are using the SSID) and click the Connect button. The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to a Wireless Network Using Windows® 7 Windows® 7 users may use the built-in this manual for more information. Click on the center of your system tray (lower-right corner... Networks Detected bubble, click on a network (displayed using another company's utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual of the bubble to the Networking Basics section in wireless utility. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 27 If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, ...
... are using the SSID) and click the Connect button. The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to a Wireless Network Using Windows® 7 Windows® 7 users may use the built-in this manual for more information. Click on the center of your system tray (lower-right corner... Networks Detected bubble, click on a network (displayed using another company's utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual of the bubble to the Networking Basics section in wireless utility. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 27 If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, ...
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... the center of your wireless adapter for your system tray (lower-right corner next to access the utility. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 28 or Right-click on a network (displayed using another company's utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual of the bubble to the time). Click on the wireless...
... the center of your wireless adapter for your system tray (lower-right corner next to access the utility. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 28 or Right-click on a network (displayed using another company's utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual of the bubble to the time). Click on the wireless...
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... to the time). Refer to the Windows® XP utility as seen below. The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to the Networking Basics section in your system tray (lowerright corner next to a wireless network. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 29 Section 3 - or... Right-click on the wireless computer icon in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility). Configuration Using Windows® XP Windows® XP users may use the built-in your area.
... to the time). Refer to the Windows® XP utility as seen below. The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to the Networking Basics section in your system tray (lowerright corner next to a wireless network. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 29 Section 3 - or... Right-click on the wireless computer icon in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility). Configuration Using Windows® XP Windows® XP users may use the built-in your area.
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The utility will need to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless icon in your area. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 33 Section 4 - If you are joining an existing network, you will display any available wireless networks in your wireless adapter. Click on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner). 2. 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. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 33 Section 4 - If you are joining an existing network, you will display any available wireless networks in your wireless adapter. Click on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner). 2. 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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Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for more information. 4. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 34 Wireless Security 3. Refer to and click the Connect button. The following window appears while your wireless adapter. Section 4 - If you would like to connect to the Networking Basics section in this manual for your computer tries to connect to the router.
Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for more information. 4. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 34 Wireless Security 3. Refer to and click the Connect button. The following window appears while your wireless adapter. Section 4 - If you would like to connect to the Networking Basics section in this manual for your computer tries to connect to the router.
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... adapter. Select Connect to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 36 Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to a network. 2. Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point ...before configuring your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA-Personal Using Windows Vista® It is recommended to ...
... adapter. Select Connect to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 36 Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to a network. 2. Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point ...before configuring your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA-Personal Using Windows Vista® It is recommended to ...
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...; XP It is recommended to enable WPA/WPA2-Personal on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. 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 screen). If ... like to connect to know the WPA/WPA2-Personal key being used. 1. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to and click Connect. Section 4 - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 38 Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2.
...; XP It is recommended to enable WPA/WPA2-Personal on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. 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 screen). If ... like to connect to know the WPA/WPA2-Personal key being used. 1. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to and click Connect. Section 4 - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 38 Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2.
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Read the following descriptions if you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples.) 1. If you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? Select the Hardware Tab. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 41 Section 5 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to Start > My Computer > Properties. Go to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-566.
Read the following descriptions if you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples.) 1. If you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? Select the Hardware Tab. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 41 Section 5 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to Start > My Computer > Properties. Go to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-566.
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...the wireless router are functioning properly. If not, there may be a problem with the DWA-566 installed is properly seated in the Windows directory. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 44 Note: Windows® XP and 2000 will rename .inf files that the LED indicators on Apply C.... certification into oem.inf files (e.g., oem1.inf). 6. B. 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 were previously loaded. Uncheck Hide extension for ...
...the wireless router are functioning properly. If not, there may be a problem with the DWA-566 installed is properly seated in the Windows directory. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 44 Note: Windows® XP and 2000 will rename .inf files that the LED indicators on Apply C.... certification into oem.inf files (e.g., oem1.inf). 6. B. 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 were previously loaded. Uncheck Hide extension for ...
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Troubleshooting Windows® 7 Troubleshooting Go to Start > Computer > Properties. Select the Device Manager D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 46 Section 5 -
Troubleshooting Windows® 7 Troubleshooting Go to Start > Computer > Properties. Select the Device Manager D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 46 Section 5 -
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...ipconfig and press Enter. • This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway of your adapter. Appendix B - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 52 Some firewall software programs may need administrative access to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. Networking Basics Networking Basics ... After you install your IP address, please follow the steps below. In the run this application. • For all additional prompt windows inquiring of running the command prompt application, select Yes, OK, or Continue. • At the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter...
...ipconfig and press Enter. • This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway of your adapter. Appendix B - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 52 Some firewall software programs may need administrative access to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. Networking Basics Networking Basics ... After you install your IP address, please follow the steps below. In the run this application. • For all additional prompt windows inquiring of running the command prompt application, select Yes, OK, or Continue. • At the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter...
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Make sure you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Windows® XP/2000 Users • Windows® XP - Windows® 2000 - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 53 Appendix B - Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you are in use ... IP address is a number between 2 and 99. Click on the Network Connections icon. Make sure that is on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter (or other adapter) which will be connected to save your settings.
Make sure you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Windows® XP/2000 Users • Windows® XP - Windows® 2000 - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 53 Appendix B - Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you are in use ... IP address is a number between 2 and 99. Click on the Network Connections icon. Make sure that is on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter (or other adapter) which will be connected to save your settings.
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... is not in Classic View). If you are using Windows Vista®, click on the Network and Sharing Center icon. Make sure that is on Start > Control Panel (make your router or network. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 54 Networking Basics Windows® 7/Vista® Users • Click on ...the same subnet as the LAN IP address of your settings. For Windows® 7, click on Change adapter settings. • Right-click on...
... is not in Classic View). If you are using Windows Vista®, click on the Network and Sharing Center icon. Make sure that is on Start > Control Panel (make your router or network. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 54 Networking Basics Windows® 7/Vista® Users • Click on ...the same subnet as the LAN IP address of your settings. For Windows® 7, click on Change adapter settings. • Right-click on...