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... 41 Connect to your Wireless Network 15 Windows® 8 15 Windows® 7 17 Wireless Security 19 What is WPA 19 Troubleshooting 20 Wireless Basics 25 D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 2
... 41 Connect to your Wireless Network 15 Windows® 8 15 Windows® 7 17 Wireless Security 19 What is WPA 19 Troubleshooting 20 Wireless Basics 25 D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 2
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Section 1 - System Requirements • A desktop computer with drivers and software If any of free hard drive space • CD-ROM Drive D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 3 Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw DWA-582 Wireless AC1200 Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Two Antennas Low Profile Bracket CD with an available PCI Express slot • Windows® 8 or 7 • An 802.11ac or 802.11n wireless network • 20MB of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Section 1 - System Requirements • A desktop computer with drivers and software If any of free hard drive space • CD-ROM Drive D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 3 Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw DWA-582 Wireless AC1200 Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Two Antennas Low Profile Bracket CD with an available PCI Express slot • Windows® 8 or 7 • An 802.11ac or 802.11n wireless network • 20MB of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
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...you to a wireless AC router and stay connected. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 4 Environmental factors will vary. Product Overview Introduction The DWA-582 Wireless AC1200 Dual Band PCI Express Adapter is designed for use in the DWA-582 supports 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz wireless signals. The ...range. Section 1 - Maximize wireless performance by providing a cleaner wireless band for desktops. The DWA-582 provides a fast wireless connection with superior reception, 802.11ac. The DWA-582 supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 enhanced security. The 5 GHz band helps avoid interference by ...
...you to a wireless AC router and stay connected. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 4 Environmental factors will vary. Product Overview Introduction The DWA-582 Wireless AC1200 Dual Band PCI Express Adapter is designed for use in the DWA-582 supports 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz wireless signals. The ...range. Section 1 - Maximize wireless performance by providing a cleaner wireless band for desktops. The DWA-582 provides a fast wireless connection with superior reception, 802.11ac. The DWA-582 supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 enhanced security. The 5 GHz band helps avoid interference by ...
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... the latest 802.11ac technology. • Total Wireless Protection - Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of wireless products, the DWA-582 delivers an unsurpassed wireless experience. Environmental factors will vary. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 5 Operates on your computer with 802.11n Devices - Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Section 1 - With...
... the latest 802.11ac technology. • Total Wireless Protection - Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of wireless products, the DWA-582 delivers an unsurpassed wireless experience. Environmental factors will vary. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 5 Operates on your computer with 802.11n Devices - Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Section 1 - With...
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D-Link DWA-582 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. Section 1 - 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-582 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. Section 1 - 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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... software. Getting Started Before installing your computer boots up. If you 've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure any old software, click Start > Control Panel > Uninstall Programs. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 7 If you through the installation process. Installation Installation This section will walk you have previously installed another...
... software. Getting Started Before installing your computer boots up. If you 've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure any old software, click Start > Control Panel > Uninstall Programs. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 7 If you through the installation process. Installation Installation This section will walk you have previously installed another...
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Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to the left of Network Adapters. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 8 Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable any wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet 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. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Section 2 -
Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to the left of Network Adapters. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 8 Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable any wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet 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. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Section 2 -
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Section 2 - Disabling the adapter will be displayed. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 9 Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. The adapter is now disabled. 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. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 9 Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. The adapter is now disabled. If you would like to disable the adapter.
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...) from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your product away (at an angle) for better reception. 3. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from your wireless signal. 4. each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter's range from...A solid metal door or aluminum studs may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Try to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 10 Keep your devices so that the wireless signals must pass through drywall or open doorways. Materials and objects such as ...
...) from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your product away (at an angle) for better reception. 3. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from your wireless signal. 4. each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter's range from...A solid metal door or aluminum studs may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Try to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 10 Keep your devices so that the wireless signals must pass through drywall or open doorways. Materials and objects such as ...
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In the run box type "D:\autorun.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 11 Click on your computer, go to begin. Section 2 - Installation Driver/Software Installation Note: Please install the drivers before physically installing the adapter into your CD-ROM drive). Turn on the computer and insert the D-Link DWA-582 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive.If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on Install to Start > Run.
In the run box type "D:\autorun.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 11 Click on your computer, go to begin. Section 2 - Installation Driver/Software Installation Note: Please install the drivers before physically installing the adapter into your CD-ROM drive). Turn on the computer and insert the D-Link DWA-582 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive.If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on Install to Start > Run.
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By default setup will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 12 To install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-582, where C: represents the drive letter of your language and click Next to continue. Installation Select your hard drive. Click Next. At the Welcome Wizard screen, click Next to continue.
By default setup will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 12 To install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-582, where C: represents the drive letter of your language and click Next to continue. Installation Select your hard drive. Click Next. At the Welcome Wizard screen, click Next to continue.
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This may take 1-2 minutes. Please turn off and unplug the power to continue. Installation Select the Program Files folder location. The drivers will install. Once the drivers are installed, click Next to your computer. Click Next to complete the driver installation. You can now install the adapter into your computer. Section 2 - Click Finish to continue. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 13
This may take 1-2 minutes. Please turn off and unplug the power to continue. Installation Select the Program Files folder location. The drivers will install. Once the drivers are installed, click Next to your computer. Click Next to complete the driver installation. You can now install the adapter into your computer. Section 2 - Click Finish to continue. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 13
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Step 2 - You may either leave the antennas on your PCI Express slot. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 14 Step 3 - Insert the DWA-582 firmly into the PCI Express slot and screw it easier to install. If you took off the antennas during installation, re-attach them to make it in place. Replace the computer case cover and plug the power back. Section 2 - Installation Hardware Installation Step 1 - Open the side panel of your computer and then remove the metal cover bracket on or unscrew them now.
Step 2 - You may either leave the antennas on your PCI Express slot. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 14 Step 3 - Insert the DWA-582 firmly into the PCI Express slot and screw it easier to install. If you took off the antennas during installation, re-attach them to make it in place. Replace the computer case cover and plug the power back. Section 2 - Installation Hardware Installation Step 1 - Open the side panel of your computer and then remove the metal cover bracket on or unscrew them now.
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Clicking on this icon will need to the time display. Wireless Icon D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 15 If you are joining an existing network, you will display a list of wireless networks which are within connecting proximity of your wireless ...
Clicking on this icon will need to the time display. Wireless Icon D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 15 If you are joining an existing network, you will display a list of wireless networks which are within connecting proximity of your wireless ...
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When you have established a successful connection to a wireless network, the word Connected will then be prompted to enter the network security key (Wi-Fi password) for the wireless network. Section 3 - Connecting to a Wireless Network You will appear next to the name of the network to which you can also press the WPS button on your router at this point to the router, you are connected. Enter the password into the box and click Next. If you wish to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect to enable the WPS function. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 16
When you have established a successful connection to a wireless network, the word Connected will then be prompted to enter the network security key (Wi-Fi password) for the wireless network. Section 3 - Connecting to a Wireless Network You will appear next to the name of the network to which you can also press the WPS button on your router at this point to the router, you are connected. Enter the password into the box and click Next. If you wish to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect to enable the WPS function. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 16
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Connecting to a Wireless Network Windows® 7 Windows® 7 users may use the built-in your system tray (lower right corner). The utility will display any available wireless networks in wireless utility to connect to access the utility. Section 3 - If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the wireless icon in your area. Wireless D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 17 You can also click on the center of the bubble to a wireless network.
Connecting to a Wireless Network Windows® 7 Windows® 7 users may use the built-in your system tray (lower right corner). The utility will display any available wireless networks in wireless utility to connect to access the utility. Section 3 - If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the wireless icon in your area. Wireless D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 17 You can also click on the center of the bubble to a wireless network.
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... passphrase must be exactly the same as on your wireless adapter. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to and click the Connect button. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 18 Connecting to a Wireless Network Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP...
... passphrase must be exactly the same as on your wireless adapter. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to and click the Connect button. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 18 Connecting to a Wireless Network Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP...
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The DWA-582 offers the following types of TKIP. • User authentication, which is based on your wireless router or access point. WPA2™ is relatively simple to ... the extensible authentication protocol (EAP). The 2 major improvements over WEP: • Improved data encryption through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). The key is WPA™? D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 19 EAP is a Wi-Fi standard that the keys haven't been tampered with. Wireless Security Wireless Security This section will show you the...
The DWA-582 offers the following types of TKIP. • User authentication, which is based on your wireless router or access point. WPA2™ is relatively simple to ... the extensible authentication protocol (EAP). The 2 major improvements over WEP: • Improved data encryption through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). The key is WPA™? D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 19 EAP is a Wi-Fi standard that the keys haven't been tampered with. Wireless Security Wireless Security This section will show you the...
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Select the Hardware Tab. Section 5 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to Start > My Computer > Properties. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. 1. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 20 Go to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-582. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly?
Select the Hardware Tab. Section 5 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to Start > My Computer > Properties. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. 1. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 20 Go to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-582. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly?
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D-Link DWA-582 Wireless Desktop PCI Express Adapter Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Click OK to Network Adapters. Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. Section 5 - Right-click on D-Link DWA-582 Desktop PCI Express Adapter. D-Link DWA-582 Wireless Desktop PCI Express Adapter D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 21 Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to continue.
D-Link DWA-582 Wireless Desktop PCI Express Adapter Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Click OK to Network Adapters. Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. Section 5 - Right-click on D-Link DWA-582 Desktop PCI Express Adapter. D-Link DWA-582 Wireless Desktop PCI Express Adapter D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 21 Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to continue.