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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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... wireless connectivity solution for desktops. Maximize wireless performance by providing a cleaner wireless band for use in the DWA-566 supports 2.4GHz or 5GHz wireless signals. The 5GHz band helps avoid interference by connecting the Wireless N 300... the 5GHz band. Environmental factors will vary. The DWA-566 provides a fast wireless connection and a superior reception, 802.11n. The DWA-566 supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 enhanced security. Section 1 - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 4 Product Overview Introduction The DWA-566 Wireless N 300 Dual Band PCIe Desktop Adapter is ...
... wireless connectivity solution for desktops. Maximize wireless performance by providing a cleaner wireless band for use in the DWA-566 supports 2.4GHz or 5GHz wireless signals. The 5GHz band helps avoid interference by connecting the Wireless N 300... the 5GHz band. Environmental factors will vary. The DWA-566 provides a fast wireless connection and a superior reception, 802.11n. The DWA-566 supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 enhanced security. Section 1 - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 4 Product Overview Introduction The DWA-566 Wireless N 300 Dual Band PCIe Desktop Adapter is ...
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... environmental factors, including volume of wireless products, the DWA-566 delivers an unsurpassed wireless experience. WPA/WPA2 provides you can still communicate with colleagues and friends while you have the ability to link to even more wireless networks. • Better Security... Desktop PC, you with the DWA-566.With the performance of D-Link'sWireless N line of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 5 Section 1 -...
... environmental factors, including volume of wireless products, the DWA-566 delivers an unsurpassed wireless experience. WPA/WPA2 provides you can still communicate with colleagues and friends while you have the ability to link to even more wireless networks. • Better Security... Desktop PC, you with the DWA-566.With the performance of D-Link'sWireless N line of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 5 Section 1 -...
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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 - 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.
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... as the SSID and security settings of the network(s) 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 want to connect to load when your new...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 times, make sure the software is uninstalled. Installation Installation This section will walk you have...
... as the SSID and security settings of the network(s) 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 want to connect to load when your new...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 times, make sure the software is uninstalled. Installation Installation This section will walk you have...
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From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable any wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). Section 2 - Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. 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. Right-click the adapter you would like 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 disable any wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). Section 2 - Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. 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. Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable.
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D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 9 If you would like to disable the adapter. Section 2 - Disabling the adapter will be displayed. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. The adapter is now disabled.
D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 9 If you would like to disable the adapter. Section 2 - Disabling the adapter will be displayed. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. The adapter is now disabled.
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...signal even if the phone in not in your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. 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 signal. 4. Typical ...frequency) noise in use. Try to follow these basic guidelines: 1. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 10 Materials and objects such as possible. Keep the number of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the signal passes through a wall or ceiling...
...signal even if the phone in not in your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. 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 signal. 4. Typical ...frequency) noise in use. Try to follow these basic guidelines: 1. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 10 Materials and objects such as possible. Keep the number of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the signal passes through a wall or ceiling...
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... that follow are similar for the other Windows operating systems. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on the computer and insert the D-Link DWA-566 Driver CD in Windows Vista®. The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. Section...
... that follow are similar for the other Windows operating systems. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on the computer and insert the D-Link DWA-566 Driver CD in Windows Vista®. The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. Section...
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D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 12 By default setup will install to continue. Click Next. 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. To install to continue. At the Welcome Wizard screen, click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Section 2 -
D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 12 By default setup will install to continue. Click Next. 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. To install to continue. At the Welcome Wizard screen, click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Section 2 -
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Click Finish to continue. You can now install the adapter into your computer. Please turn off and unplug the power to continue. Once the drivers are installed, click Next to complete the driver installation. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 13 The drivers will install.This may take 1-2 minutes. Installation Select the Program Files folder location. Click Next to your computer. Section 2 -
Click Finish to continue. You can now install the adapter into your computer. Please turn off and unplug the power to continue. Once the drivers are installed, click Next to complete the driver installation. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 13 The drivers will install.This may take 1-2 minutes. Installation Select the Program Files folder location. Click Next to your computer. Section 2 -
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Insert the DWA-566 firmly into the PCI Express slot and screw it easier to make it in place. Step 3 - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 14 Replace the computer case cover and plug the power back. Step 2 - Section 2 - Installation Hardware Installation Step 1 - Open the side panel of your PCI Express slot. If you took off the antennas during installation, re-attach them to install. 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 - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 14 Replace the computer case cover and plug the power back. Step 2 - Section 2 - Installation Hardware Installation Step 1 - Open the side panel of your PCI Express slot. If you took off the antennas during installation, re-attach them to install. You may either leave the antennas on your computer and then remove the metal cover bracket on or unscrew them now.
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... button on your computer. Turn on . Alternatively, double-click the "Wireless Connection Wizard" icon on your desktop or click Start > All Programs > D-Link > Wireless Connection Wizard. If you have a D-Link router, find the WPS button on the right side of pressing the WPS button on the screen. Press the WPS button on... Use the WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) wizard for simplified Wireless connection and click Next. Step 5 - You must click the button within 2 minutes of the router. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 15
... button on your computer. Turn on . Alternatively, double-click the "Wireless Connection Wizard" icon on your desktop or click Start > All Programs > D-Link > Wireless Connection Wizard. If you have a D-Link router, find the WPS button on the right side of pressing the WPS button on the screen. Press the WPS button on... Use the WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) wizard for simplified Wireless connection and click Next. Step 5 - You must click the button within 2 minutes of the router. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 15
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Installation Step 7 - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 16 Once the connection is successful, the screen will automatically indicate that the DWA-566 has connected to complete the connection process. Section 2 - Click Finish to your router or access point.
Installation Step 7 - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 16 Once the connection is successful, the screen will automatically indicate that the DWA-566 has connected to complete the connection process. Section 2 - Click Finish to your router or access point.
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Enter the network name (SSID) manually. 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. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 17 Section 2 - Installation Manual Connect To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to display the site survey page.
Enter the network name (SSID) manually. 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. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 17 Section 2 - Installation Manual Connect To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to display the site survey page.
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Installation Click the Scan button to continue. If the wireless network you want to connect to has a lock icon, you will be in the space provided. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 18 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 select this checkbox, the characters that you choose not to enter the encryption password. Click Next to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Section 2 - If you type in asterisk (*) form.
Installation Click the Scan button to continue. If the wireless network you want to connect to has a lock icon, you will be in the space provided. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 18 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 select this checkbox, the characters that you choose not to enter the encryption password. Click Next to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Section 2 - If you type in asterisk (*) form.
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D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 19 If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue. Section 2 - Installation Click Finish to restart my computer now.
D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 19 If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue. Section 2 - Installation Click Finish to restart my computer now.
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... using Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP, please skip to pages 27, 28 or 29 respectively. 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. 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. ...
... using Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP, please skip to pages 27, 28 or 29 respectively. 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. 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. ...
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... button. Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). Activate Button: Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down menu and click Activate to the next page. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 21 Section 3 - You must know the encryption key/security settings to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. Configuration Wireless...
... button. Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). Activate Button: Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down menu and click Activate to the next page. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 21 Section 3 - You must know the encryption key/security settings to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. Configuration Wireless...