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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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...Link DWA-582 User Manual 4 The 5 GHz band helps avoid interference by connecting the Wireless AC1200 Dual Band PCI Express Adapter to check e-mail and browse the Internet using the 2.4 GHz band or stream HD movies and other media on the 5 GHz band. Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction The DWA-582... and small businesses that demand higher networking. Environmental factors will vary. The DWA-582 provides a fast wireless connection with superior reception, 802.11ac. The DWA-582 is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for HD signals. •Maximum wireless signal...
...Link DWA-582 User Manual 4 The 5 GHz band helps avoid interference by connecting the Wireless AC1200 Dual Band PCI Express Adapter to check e-mail and browse the Internet using the 2.4 GHz band or stream HD movies and other media on the 5 GHz band. Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction The DWA-582... and small businesses that demand higher networking. Environmental factors will vary. The DWA-582 provides a fast wireless connection with superior reception, 802.11ac. The DWA-582 is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for HD signals. •Maximum wireless signal...
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... and WPA2. • Total Connection - That means you can still communicate with colleagues and friends while you with WPA/WPA2 - D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 5 Connect to even more wireless networks. • Better Security with a much higher level of security for wireless authentication. ... your Desktop PC, you can connect with the DWA-582.With the performance of D-Link'sWireless ac line of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. With the DWA-582 in your data and communication than what has previously...
... and WPA2. • Total Connection - That means you can still communicate with colleagues and friends while you with WPA/WPA2 - D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 5 Connect to even more wireless networks. • Better Security with a much higher level of security for wireless authentication. ... your Desktop PC, you can connect with the DWA-582.With the performance of D-Link'sWireless ac line of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. With the DWA-582 in your data and communication than what has previously...
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Section 1 - D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 6 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. 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 - D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 6 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. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. 3 PCIe Connector The PCIe connector will fit into the PCI Express slot on your computer.
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...you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure any previous installations of the network(s) you want to connect to load when your D-Link adapter. To remove any built-in device manager before installing the new software. Installation Installation This section will walk you 've installed a ...settings such as the SSID and security settings of wireless adapters • Disable any old software, click Start > Control Panel > Uninstall Programs. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 7 Section 2 - Some utilities may cause a conflict with the new software.
...you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure any previous installations of the network(s) you want to connect to load when your D-Link adapter. To remove any built-in device manager before installing the new software. Installation Installation This section will walk you 've installed a ...settings such as the SSID and security settings of wireless adapters • Disable any old software, click Start > Control Panel > Uninstall Programs. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 7 Section 2 - Some utilities may cause a conflict with the new software.
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From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. 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. Section 2 - Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 8 Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters To prevent any unused Ethernet adapters). Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters.
From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. 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. Section 2 - Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 8 Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters To prevent any unused Ethernet adapters). Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters.
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Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. If you would like to disable the adapter. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 9 Disabling the adapter will be displayed. The adapter is now disabled. Section 2 -
Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. If you would like to disable the adapter. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 9 Disabling the adapter will be displayed. The adapter is now disabled. Section 2 -
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... your wireless network. The key to maximizing wireless range is to a minimum - Try to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 10 Keep in use. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Position devices so that the... lights, and home security systems), your devices so that is minimized. 2. Building Materials make a difference. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your product away (at least 3-6 feet...
... your wireless network. The key to maximizing wireless range is to a minimum - Try to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 10 Keep in use. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Position devices so that the... lights, and home security systems), your devices so that is minimized. 2. Building Materials make a difference. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your product away (at least 3-6 feet...
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Installation Driver/Software Installation Note: Please install the drivers before physically installing the adapter into your CD-ROM drive). In the run box type "D:\autorun.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer. Click on your computer, go to begin. 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. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 11 Section 2 -
Installation Driver/Software Installation Note: Please install the drivers before physically installing the adapter into your CD-ROM drive). In the run box type "D:\autorun.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer. Click on your computer, go to begin. 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. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 11 Section 2 -
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By default setup will 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. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 12 To install to continue. Click Next. At the Welcome Wizard screen, click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Installation Select your hard drive. Section 2 -
By default setup will 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. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 12 To install to continue. Click Next. At the Welcome Wizard screen, click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Installation Select your hard drive. Section 2 -
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The drivers will install. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 13 Please turn off and unplug the power to complete the driver installation. Click Next to continue. Section 2 - This may take 1-2 minutes. Once the drivers are installed, click Next to continue. You can now install the adapter into your computer. Click Finish to your computer. Installation Select the Program Files folder location.
The drivers will install. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 13 Please turn off and unplug the power to complete the driver installation. Click Next to continue. Section 2 - This may take 1-2 minutes. Once the drivers are installed, click Next to continue. You can now install the adapter into your computer. Click Finish to your computer. Installation Select the Program Files folder location.
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Step 3 - Installation Hardware Installation Step 1 - Step 2 - Replace the computer case cover and plug the power back. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 14 You may either leave the antennas on 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 make it in place. Insert the DWA-582 firmly into the PCI Express slot and screw it easier to install. Open the side panel of your PCI Express slot. Section 2 -
Step 3 - Installation Hardware Installation Step 1 - Step 2 - Replace the computer case cover and plug the power back. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 14 You may either leave the antennas on 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 make it in place. Insert the DWA-582 firmly into the PCI Express slot and screw it easier to install. Open the side panel of your PCI Express slot. Section 2 -
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... network icon in the taskbar, next to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your computer. Wireless Icon D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 15 Clicking on the network name. Select the desired network by clicking on this icon will display a list of wireless networks which are...
... network icon in the taskbar, next to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your computer. Wireless Icon D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 15 Clicking on the network name. Select the desired network by clicking on this icon will display a list of wireless networks which are...
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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 - If you wish to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect to enable the WPS function. 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. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 16 Enter the password into the box and click Next.
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 - If you wish to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect to enable the WPS function. 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. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 16 Enter the password into the box and click Next.
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You can also click on the center of the bubble to a wireless network. Wireless D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 17 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your system tray (lower right corner). Connecting to a Wireless Network Windows® 7 Windows® 7 users may use the built-in your area. Section 3 - If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the wireless icon in wireless utility to connect to access the utility.
You can also click on the center of the bubble to a wireless network. Wireless D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 17 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your system tray (lower right corner). Connecting to a Wireless Network Windows® 7 Windows® 7 users may use the built-in your area. Section 3 - If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the wireless icon in wireless utility to connect to access the utility.
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... same security key or passphrase that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on your wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 18 Section 3 - If the connection fails, please verify that is on the wireless router. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to...
... same security key or passphrase that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on your wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 18 Section 3 - If the connection fails, please verify that is on the wireless router. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to...
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...more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can use to protect your wireless router or access point. The DWA-582 offers the following types of TKIP. • User authentication, which is WPA™? TKIP scrambles the keys using a hashing algorithm and... in WEP, through the extensible authentication protocol (EAP). The key is a Wi-Fi standard that the keys haven't been tampered with. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 19 EAP is built on a computer's hardware-specific MAC address, which is based on a more secure public-key encryption system to...
...more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can use to protect your wireless router or access point. The DWA-582 offers the following types of TKIP. • User authentication, which is WPA™? TKIP scrambles the keys using a hashing algorithm and... in WEP, through the extensible authentication protocol (EAP). The key is a Wi-Fi standard that the keys haven't been tampered with. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 19 EAP is built on a computer's hardware-specific MAC address, which is based on a more secure public-key encryption system to...
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How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 20 Go to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-582. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. 1. Section 5 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to Start > My Computer > Properties. Select the Hardware Tab.
How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 20 Go to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-582. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. 1. Section 5 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to Start > My Computer > Properties. Select the Hardware Tab.
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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 Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. Click OK to Network Adapters. D-Link DWA-582 Wireless Desktop PCI Express Adapter Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to continue. 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 Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. Click OK to Network Adapters. D-Link DWA-582 Wireless Desktop PCI Express Adapter Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to continue. Section 5 -