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... 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...
... 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...
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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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... volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. The DWA-566 provides a fast wireless connection and a superior reception, 802.11n. The dual band technology in homes and small businesses that demand higher networking. The... 5GHz band helps avoid interference by connecting the Wireless N 300 Dual band PCIe Desktop Adapter to check e-mail and browse the Internet using the 2.4GHz band or stream HD movies and other media on the 5GHz band. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 4 The device installs into a desktops...
... volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. The DWA-566 provides a fast wireless connection and a superior reception, 802.11n. The dual band technology in homes and small businesses that demand higher networking. The... 5GHz band helps avoid interference by connecting the Wireless N 300 Dual band PCIe Desktop Adapter to check e-mail and browse the Internet using the 2.4GHz band or stream HD movies and other media on the 5GHz band. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 4 The device installs into a desktops...
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Operates on your computer with WPA/WPA2 - Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 5 Section 1 - Perform multiple network tasks at once with the speed provided by this Wireless Adapter. • Compatible with existing 802.11g compliant routers, access points and cards. Fully compatible with the 802.11g standards, the...
Operates on your computer with WPA/WPA2 - Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 5 Section 1 - Perform multiple network tasks at once with the speed provided by this Wireless Adapter. • Compatible with existing 802.11g compliant routers, access points and cards. Fully compatible with the 802.11g standards, the...
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D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 6 This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. 3 PCIe Connector The PCIe connector will fit into the PCI Express slot on your computer. 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. Section 1 -
D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 6 This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. 3 PCIe Connector The PCIe connector will fit into the PCI Express slot on your computer. 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. Section 1 -
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.... Installation Installation This section will walk you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please 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 User Manual 7 Some utilities may use multiple adapters at different...
.... Installation Installation This section will walk you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please 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 User Manual 7 Some utilities may use multiple adapters at different...
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Section 2 - Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable any wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 8 Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to the left of Network Adapters. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable.
Section 2 - Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable any wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 8 Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to the left of Network Adapters. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable.
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...mind that the number, thickness and location of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the wireless signals must pass through drywall or open doorways. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 10 Building Materials make a difference. If you access your network using... 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as far away from your wireless signal. 4. Make sure your 2.4GHz phone base is ...
...mind that the number, thickness and location of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the wireless signals must pass through drywall or open doorways. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 10 Building Materials make a difference. If you access your network using... 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as far away from your wireless signal. 4. Make sure your 2.4GHz phone base is ...
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... button within 2 minutes of the router. Alternatively, double-click the "Wireless Connection Wizard" icon on your desktop or click Start > All Programs > D-Link > Wireless Connection Wizard. Section 2 - Turn on your computer. Step 5 - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 15 Installation Connect to page 17. If you have a D-Link router, find the WPS button on the right side of...
... button within 2 minutes of the router. Alternatively, double-click the "Wireless Connection Wizard" icon on your desktop or click Start > All Programs > D-Link > Wireless Connection Wizard. Section 2 - Turn on your computer. Step 5 - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 15 Installation Connect to page 17. If you have a D-Link router, find the WPS button on the right side of...
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Click Scan to a wireless network and then click Next. Section 2 - Enter the network name (SSID) manually. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 17 Installation Manual Connect To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to display the site survey page. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to continue. Click Next to the site survey page.
Click Scan to a wireless network and then click Next. Section 2 - Enter the network name (SSID) manually. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 17 Installation Manual Connect To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to display the site survey page. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to continue. Click Next to the site survey page.
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Click Next to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 18 Installation Click the Scan button to continue. If you choose not to select this checkbox, the characters that you type in the space provided. Section 2 - If the wireless network you want to connect to display the characters that you will be in the field provided will need to enter the encryption password. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Note: Click "Show text in the password field" to has a lock icon, you type in asterisk (*) form.
Click Next to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 18 Installation Click the Scan button to continue. If you choose not to select this checkbox, the characters that you type in the space provided. Section 2 - If the wireless network you want to connect to display the characters that you will be in the field provided will need to enter the encryption password. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Note: Click "Show text in the password field" to has a lock icon, you type in asterisk (*) form.
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Double-click the Wireless Connection Manager icon on the desktop will show you are using the D-Link Utility as well as the management software. Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. If you how to ...to pages 27, 28 or 29 respectively. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 20 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 Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-566 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as Windows® XP Zero ...
Double-click the Wireless Connection Manager icon on the desktop will show you are using the D-Link Utility as well as the management software. Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. If you how to ...to pages 27, 28 or 29 respectively. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 20 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 Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-566 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as Windows® XP Zero ...
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... using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup. WPS Button: Connect to connect. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. Activate Button: Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down menu and click Activate to connect. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 21 You must know the encryption key/security settings to connect. To connect...
... using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup. WPS Button: Connect to connect. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. Activate Button: Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down menu and click Activate to connect. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 21 You must know the encryption key/security settings to connect. To connect...
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... Details section will allow you connect to page 23). Delete: Click Delete to create, edit, and delete wireless network profiles. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 22 Configuration My Wireless Networks The My Wireless Networks page will display information about the wireless network such as the network name (SSID), network type (Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc), and if the...
... Details section will allow you connect to page 23). Delete: Click Delete to create, edit, and delete wireless network profiles. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 22 Configuration My Wireless Networks The My Wireless Networks page will display information about the wireless network such as the network name (SSID), network type (Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc), and if the...
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...access point, select Infrastructure. OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Please refer to save your profile (e.g. SSID: Enter the SSID of security used. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 23 Configuration Add Profile You may add a new... network by clicking the New button from the My Wireless Networks page. Section 3 - Set Security: Select the type of the...
...access point, select Infrastructure. OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Please refer to save your profile (e.g. SSID: Enter the SSID of security used. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 23 Configuration Add Profile You may add a new... network by clicking the New button from the My Wireless Networks page. Section 3 - Set Security: Select the type of the...
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Section 3 - SSID: Displays the SSID of security used. Configuration Modify Profile You may edit an existing profile by clicking the Modify button from the My Wireless Networks page. Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Please refer to save your profile (e.g. Network Type: Displays the network type. Set Security: Select the type of the network. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 24 Home, Office, Coffee Shop). OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings.
Section 3 - SSID: Displays the SSID of security used. Configuration Modify Profile You may edit an existing profile by clicking the Modify button from the My Wireless Networks page. Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Please refer to save your profile (e.g. Network Type: Displays the network type. Set Security: Select the type of the network. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 24 Home, Office, Coffee Shop). OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings.
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...wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 27 or Left-click the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner next to a wireless network. 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 your wireless.... Section 3 - Refer to the Networking Basics section in wireless utility. Configuration Connect to the Windows® 7 utility as seen below. If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on a network (displayed using another...
...wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 27 or Left-click the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner next to a wireless network. 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 your wireless.... Section 3 - Refer to the Networking Basics section in wireless utility. Configuration Connect to the Windows® 7 utility as seen below. If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on a network (displayed using another...
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...to access the utility. Most utilities will display any available wireless networks in wireless utility. The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to a network. Section 3 - If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on a network (displayed using ...wireless adapter for your system tray (lower-right corner next to the Networking Basics section in your wireless adapter. or Right-click on the wireless computer icon in this manual for more information. Refer to the time). If you are using the SSID) and click the Connect button. D-Link DWA-566...
...to access the utility. Most utilities will display any available wireless networks in wireless utility. The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to a network. Section 3 - If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on a network (displayed using ...wireless adapter for your system tray (lower-right corner next to the Networking Basics section in your wireless adapter. or Right-click on the wireless computer icon in this manual for more information. Refer to the time). If you are using the SSID) and click the Connect button. D-Link DWA-566...
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...your area. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check the TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter for help with connecting to the Windows® XP utility as seen below. If you are for more information. Select ...following instructions are using the SSID) and click the Connect button. Click on the wireless computer icon in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility). D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 29 Most utilities will display any available wireless networks in this manual for Service Pack 2 users. Refer to the Networking Basics section...
...your area. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check the TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter for help with connecting to the Windows® XP utility as seen below. If you are for more information. Select ...following instructions are using the SSID) and click the Connect button. Click on the wireless computer icon in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility). D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 29 Most utilities will display any available wireless networks in this manual for Service Pack 2 users. Refer to the Networking Basics section...
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... entered on a computer's hardware-specific MAC address, which is relatively simple to authenticate your data from intruders. WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on your wireless router or access point. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 30 WPA2™ is based on a more secure public-key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users...
... entered on a computer's hardware-specific MAC address, which is relatively simple to authenticate your data from intruders. WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on your wireless router or access point. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 30 WPA2™ is based on a more secure public-key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users...