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... Overview 6 Installation 7 Getting Started 7 Remove Existing Installations 7 Disable Other Wireless Adapters 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 10 Adapter Installation 11 Configuration 17 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 17 Wireless Networks 18 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS 19 My Wireless Networks 22 Add Profile 23 Modify Profile 24 Support 25...® XP 29 Wireless Security 30 What is WPA 30 Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase 31 Using the D-Link Connection Manager 31 Using Windows® Vista 33 Using the Windows® XP Utility 35 Configure WPA/WPA2 (RADIUS 37 Using...
... Overview 6 Installation 7 Getting Started 7 Remove Existing Installations 7 Disable Other Wireless Adapters 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 10 Adapter Installation 11 Configuration 17 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 17 Wireless Networks 18 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS 19 My Wireless Networks 22 Add Profile 23 Modify Profile 24 Support 25...® XP 29 Wireless Security 30 What is WPA 30 Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase 31 Using the D-Link Connection Manager 31 Using Windows® Vista 33 Using the Windows® XP Utility 35 Configure WPA/WPA2 (RADIUS 37 Using...
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... • Cradle • Manual and Warranty on CD • D-Link Wireless Connection Manager on CD • Quick Installation Guide System Requirements • A computer or laptop with an available USB 2.0 port • Windows® Vista™, 2000 (Service Pack 4) or XP (Service Pack 2) • Compatible with Mac OS X10.4 • CD-ROM Drive...
... • Cradle • Manual and Warranty on CD • D-Link Wireless Connection Manager on CD • Quick Installation Guide System Requirements • A computer or laptop with an available USB 2.0 port • Windows® Vista™, 2000 (Service Pack 4) or XP (Service Pack 2) • Compatible with Mac OS X10.4 • CD-ROM Drive...
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... performance wireless connectivity to your desktop or notebook PC's USB port. Powered by simply utilizing your desktop or notebook PC. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you . Maximize wireless performance ...by connecting this product to prevent outside intrusion and protect your most frequently accessed networks. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual Instead of wireless...
... performance wireless connectivity to your desktop or notebook PC's USB port. Powered by simply utilizing your desktop or notebook PC. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you . Maximize wireless performance ...by connecting this product to prevent outside intrusion and protect your most frequently accessed networks. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual Instead of wireless...
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Section 1 - D-Link DWA-140 User Manual Product Overview Features • Compact size for placement anywhere. • Convenience of security for wireless authentication. • Position the DWA-140 ... a much higher level of Plug & Play installation. • Fully 802.11g compatible. • Draft 802.11n compliant. • Powered by the USB port; no external power source required. • USB 2.0 standard*. • You can securely connect to achieve the best reception possible. • Supports Infrastructure networks via an access point • User...
Section 1 - D-Link DWA-140 User Manual Product Overview Features • Compact size for placement anywhere. • Convenience of security for wireless authentication. • Position the DWA-140 ... a much higher level of Plug & Play installation. • Fully 802.11g compatible. • Draft 802.11n compliant. • Powered by the USB port; no external power source required. • USB 2.0 standard*. • You can securely connect to achieve the best reception possible. • Supports Infrastructure networks via an access point • User...
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Product Overview Hardware Overview USB Port Used to connect the DWA-140 to your computer. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual Section 1 -
Product Overview Hardware Overview USB Port Used to connect the DWA-140 to your computer. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual Section 1 -
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...you plan to load when your computer boots up. Also, if you 've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the utilities are not set to use the built-in wireless utility for all adapters. If you have previously installed another... wireless adapter, please make sure any software is uninstalled before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of the network(s) you want to connect to Remove Existing ...
...you plan to load when your computer boots up. Also, if you 've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the utilities are not set to use the built-in wireless utility for all adapters. If you have previously installed another... wireless adapter, please make sure any software is uninstalled before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of the network(s) you want to connect to Remove Existing ...
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Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. Right-click the adapter you would like to the left of Network Adapters. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Section 2 -
Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. Right-click the adapter you would like to the left of Network Adapters. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Section 2 -
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Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. If you would like to disable the adapter. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual The adapter is now disabled. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. Section 2 -
Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. If you would like to disable the adapter. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual The adapter is now disabled. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. Section 2 -
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... objects that is to a minimum - A solid metal door or aluminum studs may limit the range.Typical ranges vary depending on range. Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from your wireless network. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 10 Building Materials make a difference. Be aware of walls or...
... objects that is to a minimum - A solid metal door or aluminum studs may limit the range.Typical ranges vary depending on range. Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from your wireless network. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 10 Building Materials make a difference. Be aware of walls or...
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In the run box type "D:\DWA-140.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer, go to Start > Run. Turn on your CD-ROM drive). When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 11 If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-140 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. Section 2 - Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-140 USB Adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD.
In the run box type "D:\DWA-140.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer, go to Start > Run. Turn on your CD-ROM drive). When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 11 If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-140 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. Section 2 - Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-140 USB Adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD.
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Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 12 Click Next By default setup will appear. To install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-140, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. Section 2 - Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location.
Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 12 Click Next By default setup will appear. To install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-140, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. Section 2 - Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location.
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Click Next The Wireless Connection Wizard will connect you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). The following instructions will now appear. Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 13 Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. Section 2 - If you to page 15. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel.
Click Next The Wireless Connection Wizard will connect you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). The following instructions will now appear. Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 13 Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. Section 2 - If you to page 15. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel.
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Section 2 - Press the WPS button on your setup. Click Next to complete your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to establish connectivity. Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to your wireless network. Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 14
Section 2 - Press the WPS button on your setup. Click Next to complete your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to establish connectivity. Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to your wireless network. Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 14
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Click Scan to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 15 Click Next Click the Scan button to display the site survey page. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to a wireless network and then click Next. Section 2 - Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to the site survey page.
Click Scan to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 15 Click Next Click the Scan button to display the site survey page. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to a wireless network and then click Next. Section 2 - Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to the site survey page.
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If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to your setup. Click Next to continue. Click Finish D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 16 Installation When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to restart my computer now. Section 2 - Click Next Click Finish to complete your wireless network.
If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to your setup. Click Next to continue. Click Finish D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 16 Installation When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to restart my computer now. Section 2 - Click Next Click Finish to complete your wireless network.
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...-140 User Manual 17 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. Section 3 - The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to configure ...your desktop. If you how to the wireless adapter. Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-140 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the Windows® XP Zero Configuration Utility.
...-140 User Manual 17 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. Section 3 - The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to configure ...your desktop. If you how to the wireless adapter. Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-140 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the Windows® XP Zero Configuration Utility.
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...: Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down menu and click Activate to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. WPS Button: Connect to connect.... D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 18 SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is secure.You must know the encryption key/security settings to connect....
...: Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down menu and click Activate to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. WPS Button: Connect to connect.... D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 18 SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is secure.You must know the encryption key/security settings to connect....
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... Wi-Fi networks. Refer to the next page for easy setup of the WPS-enabled wireless router or access point connects you to page 14. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 19
... Wi-Fi networks. Refer to the next page for easy setup of the WPS-enabled wireless router or access point connects you to page 14. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 19
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Please refer to page 14. Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 20 Write down the number on the screen. Enter this number in your access point or wireless router. Once you click ...
Please refer to page 14. Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 20 Write down the number on the screen. Enter this number in your access point or wireless router. Once you click ...
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Click Finish D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 21 When this screen appears, you have successfully established connectivity. Configuration The adapter will try to establish connectivity to complete your access point or wireless router. Section 3 - Click Finish to your setup.
Click Finish D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 21 When this screen appears, you have successfully established connectivity. Configuration The adapter will try to establish connectivity to complete your access point or wireless router. Section 3 - Click Finish to your setup.