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... Existing Installations 7 Disable Other Wireless Adapters 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 10 Driver/Software Installation 11 Hardware Installation 14 Technical Specifications 32 Contacting Technical Support 33 Warranty 34 Registration 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...
... Existing Installations 7 Disable Other Wireless Adapters 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 10 Driver/Software Installation 11 Hardware Installation 14 Technical Specifications 32 Contacting Technical Support 33 Warranty 34 Registration 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...
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...allows you to a wireless AC router and stay connected. The DWA-582 provides a fast wireless connection with superior reception, 802.11ac. This feature greatly enhances personal data and prevents outside intrusion. The DWA-582 is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for HD signals. •..., and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. The device installs into a desktop's PCI Express slot. The DWA-582 supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 enhanced security. The dual-band technology in homes and small businesses that demand higher networking. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 4
...allows you to a wireless AC router and stay connected. The DWA-582 provides a fast wireless connection with superior reception, 802.11ac. This feature greatly enhances personal data and prevents outside intrusion. The DWA-582 is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for HD signals. •..., and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. The device installs into a desktop's PCI Express slot. The DWA-582 supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 enhanced security. The dual-band technology in homes and small businesses that demand higher networking. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 4
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... old software, click Start > Control Panel > Uninstall Programs. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 7 If you plan to use multiple adapters at different times, make sure the utilities are not set to load when your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of the network(s) you want to connect to...
... old software, click Start > Control Panel > Uninstall Programs. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 7 If you plan to use multiple adapters at different times, make sure the utilities are not set to load when your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of the network(s) you want to connect to...
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Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 8 Right-click the adapter you would like to the left of Network Adapters. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. Section 2 - Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable any wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters).
Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 8 Right-click the adapter you would like to the left of Network Adapters. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. Section 2 - Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable any wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters).
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Disabling the adapter will be displayed. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 9 When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. If you would like to disable the adapter. Section 2 - The adapter is now disabled. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable.
Disabling the adapter will be displayed. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 9 When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. If you would like to disable the adapter. Section 2 - The adapter is now disabled. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable.
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... RF noise. 5. Try to a minimum - A solid metal door or aluminum studs may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Keep your wireless signal. 4. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from your wireless devices as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless connection may... from electrical devices or appliances that the signal passes through a wall or ceiling (instead of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in use. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 10
... RF noise. 5. Try to a minimum - A solid metal door or aluminum studs may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Keep your wireless signal. 4. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from your wireless devices as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless connection may... from electrical devices or appliances that the signal passes through a wall or ceiling (instead of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in use. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 10
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Click on your computer. Installation Driver/Software Installation Note: Please install the drivers before physically installing the adapter into your computer, go to begin. Section 2 - 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 In the run box type "D:\autorun.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive).
Click on your computer. Installation Driver/Software Installation Note: Please install the drivers before physically installing the adapter into your computer, go to begin. Section 2 - 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 In the run box type "D:\autorun.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive).
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Section 2 - Installation Select your hard drive. At the Welcome Wizard screen, click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 12 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. To install to continue. Click Next.
Section 2 - Installation Select your hard drive. At the Welcome Wizard screen, click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 12 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. To install to continue. Click Next.
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Section 2 - Installation Select the Program Files folder location. Click Finish to continue. Please turn off and unplug the power to continue. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 13 Click Next to complete the driver installation. The drivers will install. This may take 1-2 minutes. You can now install the adapter into your computer. Once the drivers are installed, click Next to your computer.
Section 2 - Installation Select the Program Files folder location. Click Finish to continue. Please turn off and unplug the power to continue. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 13 Click Next to complete the driver installation. The drivers will install. This may take 1-2 minutes. You can now install the adapter into your computer. Once the drivers are installed, click Next to your computer.
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Installation Hardware Installation Step 1 - Open the side panel of your PCI Express slot. Step 2 - Replace the computer case cover and plug the power back. 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. Step 3 - Insert the DWA-582 firmly into the PCI Express slot and screw it easier to install. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 14
Installation Hardware Installation Step 1 - Open the side panel of your PCI Express slot. Step 2 - Replace the computer case cover and plug the power back. 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. Step 3 - Insert the DWA-582 firmly into the PCI Express slot and screw it easier to install. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 14
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Go to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-582. 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 Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. 1. Section 5 -
Go to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-582. 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 Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. 1. Section 5 -
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D-Link DWA-582 Wireless Desktop PCI Express Adapter Look under Device Status to continue. Click OK to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link DWA-582 Wireless Desktop PCI Express Adapter D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 21 Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to check that the device is working properly. Section 5 - Select Properties to Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link DWA-582 Desktop PCI Express Adapter.
D-Link DWA-582 Wireless Desktop PCI Express Adapter Look under Device Status to continue. Click OK to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link DWA-582 Wireless Desktop PCI Express Adapter D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 21 Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to check that the device is working properly. Section 5 - Select Properties to Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link DWA-582 Desktop PCI Express Adapter.
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... have the same SSID. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 23 Troubleshooting 5. Double-click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar > click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar > click Encryption. If not, there may be necessary to set to it might be a problem with the DWA-582 installed is default. • In... Ad-Hoc mode, both the DWA-582 and the access point. This prevents several clients from trying to establish a BSS at the same time, which can...
... have the same SSID. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 23 Troubleshooting 5. Double-click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar > click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar > click Encryption. If not, there may be necessary to set to it might be a problem with the DWA-582 installed is default. • In... Ad-Hoc mode, both the DWA-582 and the access point. This prevents several clients from trying to establish a BSS at the same time, which can...
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Secure your network for the best performance. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 28 Wireless network is usually called "hotspots". That's why we've put together a few things to setup, but if you're installing it for detail information on same frequency. Tips Here are a few setup steps and tips to start. ... popular that the appliances might cause since they operate on how to set it could be quite a task not knowing where to help you install a wireless network. If you have a two-story home, you can access the hotspot to connect to attract people. This would significantly reduce...
Secure your network for the best performance. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 28 Wireless network is usually called "hotspots". That's why we've put together a few things to setup, but if you're installing it for detail information on same frequency. Tips Here are a few setup steps and tips to start. ... popular that the appliances might cause since they operate on how to set it could be quite a task not knowing where to help you install a wireless network. If you have a two-story home, you can access the hotspot to connect to attract people. This would significantly reduce...
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... of the original Warranty Period or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer, and is not practical to D-Link of Columbia, U.S. Appendix E - Repaired or replacement hardware will be warranted for the defective Hardware will be refunded...no charge to the original owner or to refund the actual purchase price paid by D-Link upon replacement or refund. Military Installations, or addresses with any part thereof with an APO or FPO. All Hardware or ...replacement will be new or have an identical make, model or part. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 34 D-Link may, at an Authorized...
... of the original Warranty Period or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer, and is not practical to D-Link of Columbia, U.S. Appendix E - Repaired or replacement hardware will be warranted for the defective Hardware will be refunded...no charge to the original owner or to refund the actual purchase price paid by D-Link upon replacement or refund. Military Installations, or addresses with any part thereof with an APO or FPO. All Hardware or ...replacement will be new or have an identical make, model or part. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 34 D-Link may, at an Authorized...
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... assist the customer in resolving any Software for which a refund is properly installed on approved hardware and operated as contemplated in its suppliers under this Limited Warranty will be, at D-Link's option, to replace the non-conforming Software (or defective media) with ...the software portion of the product ("Software") will be free of correction, or if D-Link determines in its return policy. If a material non-conformance is incapable of physical defects. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 35 Appendix E - Non-Applicability of Warranty: The Limited Warranty provided hereunder ...
... assist the customer in resolving any Software for which a refund is properly installed on approved hardware and operated as contemplated in its suppliers under this Limited Warranty will be, at D-Link's option, to replace the non-conforming Software (or defective media) with ...the software portion of the product ("Software") will be free of correction, or if D-Link determines in its return policy. If a material non-conformance is incapable of physical defects. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 35 Appendix E - Non-Applicability of Warranty: The Limited Warranty provided hereunder ...
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..., THE DURATION OF SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 37 Products shall be held responsible for repair, and shipping costs; Operational adjustments covered in the operating manual for...you freight collect. Return shipping charges shall be performed by any common carrier selected by D-Link. Initial installation, installation and removal of the product for any product that occurs in D-Link's judgment, have been purchased from the outside of reasonable care, repair or service in...
..., THE DURATION OF SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 37 Products shall be held responsible for repair, and shipping costs; Operational adjustments covered in the operating manual for...you freight collect. Return shipping charges shall be performed by any common carrier selected by D-Link. Initial installation, installation and removal of the product for any product that occurs in D-Link's judgment, have been purchased from the outside of reasonable care, repair or service in...
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... to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are designed to part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 39 This transmitter must accept any other antenna...
... to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are designed to part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 39 This transmitter must accept any other antenna...
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Antenna having a maximum gain of 2 dB. This equipment should be installed and operated with an antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is 50 ohms. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 40 Appendix E - This device has been designed to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause...
Antenna having a maximum gain of 2 dB. This equipment should be installed and operated with an antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is 50 ohms. D-Link DWA-582 User Manual 40 Appendix E - This device has been designed to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause...