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...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® XP 38 Configure WPA...
...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® XP 38 Configure WPA...
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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 - 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
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... band or stream HD movies and other media on the 5GHz band. Environmental factors will vary. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 4 Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. The...
... band or stream HD movies and other media on the 5GHz band. Environmental factors will vary. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 4 Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. The...
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...what has previously been available. • Total Performance - Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 5 That means you can securely connect to secure wireless networks using WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) for your computer with... the DWA-566.With the performance of D-Link'sWireless N line of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, ...
...what has previously been available. • Total Performance - Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 5 That means you can securely connect to secure wireless networks using WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) for your computer with... the DWA-566.With the performance of D-Link'sWireless N line of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, ...
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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. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 6 Section 1 -
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. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 6 Section 1 -
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... the new software. Some utilities may use multiple adapters at different times, make sure the utilities are not set to load when your D-Link adapter. Windows® 7, Vista® and XP users may cause a conflict with the new software. If you 've installed a ...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 Also, if you through the installation process. Installation Installation This section will walk you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it ...
... the new software. Some utilities may use multiple adapters at different times, make sure the utilities are not set to load when your D-Link adapter. Windows® 7, Vista® and XP users may cause a conflict with the new software. If you 've installed a ...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 Also, if you through the installation process. Installation Installation This section will walk you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it ...
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From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Section 2 - Right-click the adapter you would like to disable any wireless adapter (as well as any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable and select Disable. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters To prevent any unused Ethernet adapters). D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 8 Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager.
From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Section 2 - Right-click the adapter you would like to disable any wireless adapter (as well as any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable and select Disable. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters To prevent any unused Ethernet adapters). D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 8 Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager.
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When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. Section 2 - If you would like to disable the adapter. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 9 The adapter is now disabled.
When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. Section 2 - If you would like to disable the adapter. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 9 The adapter is now disabled.
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...on the types of walls, ceilings, or other network devices to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the number, thickness and location of materials ... may degrade dramatically or drop completely. each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter's range from your wireless signal. 4. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 10 Materials and objects such as possible. Keep the number of walls or ceilings is as far away from 3-90 feet...
...on the types of walls, ceilings, or other network devices to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the number, thickness and location of materials ... may degrade dramatically or drop completely. each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter's range from your wireless signal. 4. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 10 Materials and objects such as possible. Keep the number of walls or ceilings is as far away from 3-90 feet...
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Section 2 - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 11 The step-by-step instructions that follow are similar for the other Windows operating systems. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start ... the adapter into 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®.
Section 2 - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 11 The step-by-step instructions that follow are similar for the other Windows operating systems. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start ... the adapter into 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®.
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Section 2 - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 12 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. Installation Select your hard drive. To install to continue. Click Next. 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 the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-566, where C: represents the drive letter of your language and click Next to continue. Installation Select your hard drive. To install to continue. Click Next. At the Welcome Wizard screen, click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location.
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The drivers will install.This may take 1-2 minutes. Click Finish to continue. You can now install the adapter into your computer. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 13 Click Next to complete the driver installation. Once the drivers are installed, click Next to your computer. Please turn off and unplug the power to continue. Installation Select the Program Files folder location. Section 2 -
The drivers will install.This may take 1-2 minutes. Click Finish to continue. You can now install the adapter into your computer. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 13 Click Next to complete the driver installation. Once the drivers are installed, click Next to your computer. Please turn off and unplug the power to continue. Installation Select the Program Files folder location. Section 2 -
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You may either leave the antennas on your PCI Express slot. Step 2 - Replace the computer case cover and plug the power back. Open the side panel of 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. 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 Section 2 - Installation Hardware Installation Step 1 -
You may either leave the antennas on your PCI Express slot. Step 2 - Replace the computer case cover and plug the power back. Open the side panel of 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. 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 Section 2 - Installation Hardware Installation Step 1 -
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...Connection Wizard. You must click the button within 2 minutes of the router. If your Wireless Network Step 4 - Step 6 - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 15 Installation Connect to page 17. Turn on your computer. Step 5 - Press the WPS button on your wireless router or access point.... If you are not going to use WPS, select Manually type your Network Name (SSID) and Password (Encryption Key), click Next and then skip to your wireless router or access point has WPS, select...
...Connection Wizard. You must click the button within 2 minutes of the router. If your Wireless Network Step 4 - Step 6 - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 15 Installation Connect to page 17. Turn on your computer. Step 5 - Press the WPS button on your wireless router or access point.... If you are not going to use WPS, select Manually type your Network Name (SSID) and Password (Encryption Key), click Next and then skip to your wireless router or access point has WPS, select...
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Once the connection is successful, the screen will automatically indicate that the DWA-566 has connected to complete the connection process. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 16 Section 2 - Installation Step 7 - Click Finish to your router or access point.
Once the connection is successful, the screen will automatically indicate that the DWA-566 has connected to complete the connection process. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 16 Section 2 - Installation Step 7 - Click Finish to your router or access point.
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Installation Manual Connect To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to display the site survey page. Click Scan to a wireless network and then click Next. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to continue. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 17 Section 2 - Click Next to the site survey page. Enter the network name (SSID) manually.
Installation Manual Connect To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to display the site survey page. Click Scan to a wireless network and then click Next. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to continue. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 17 Section 2 - Click Next to the site survey page. Enter the network name (SSID) manually.
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D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 18 Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Note: Click "Show text in asterisk (*) form. If the wireless network you want to connect to has a lock icon, you will be in the password field" to enter the encryption password. Click Next to select this checkbox, the characters that you type in the field provided will need to display the characters that you choose not to continue. Section 2 - If you type in the space provided. Installation Click the Scan button to display a list of wireless networks (site survey).
D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 18 Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Note: Click "Show text in asterisk (*) form. If the wireless network you want to connect to has a lock icon, you will be in the password field" to enter the encryption password. Click Next to select this checkbox, the characters that you type in the field provided will need to display the characters that you choose not to continue. Section 2 - If you type in the space provided. Installation Click the Scan button to display a list of wireless networks (site survey).
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D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 19 Section 2 - If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue. Installation Click Finish to restart my computer now.
D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 19 Section 2 - If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue. Installation Click Finish to restart my computer now.
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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. 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...
.... 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. 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...
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Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless device. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 21 MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless network. Enter the security information to connect (refer to the Wireless Security ... profile from the drop-down menu and click Activate to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. If the network is secure, a pop-up to 30 seconds to connect. To connect to connect. SSID: The SSID...
Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless device. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 21 MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless network. Enter the security information to connect (refer to the Wireless Security ... profile from the drop-down menu and click Activate to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. If the network is secure, a pop-up to 30 seconds to connect. To connect to connect. SSID: The SSID...