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... 3 Introduction 4 Features 5 Hardware 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...48 Windows® XP/2000 Users 48 Windows Vista™ Users 49 Technical Specifications 50 Contacting Technical Support 51 Warranty 52 Registration 58 D-Link DWA-140 User Manual
... 3 Introduction 4 Features 5 Hardware 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...48 Windows® XP/2000 Users 48 Windows Vista™ Users 49 Technical Specifications 50 Contacting Technical Support 51 Warranty 52 Registration 58 D-Link DWA-140 User Manual
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Section 1 - Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link DWA-140 RangeBooster N™ USB Adapter • 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...
Section 1 - Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link DWA-140 RangeBooster N™ USB Adapter • 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...
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... Wizard guides you . D-Link DWA-140 User Manual Powered by -step through the installation process. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of stringing Ethernet cables to help you step-by RangeBooster N™ ... computer case, the DWA-140 can enable Draft 802.11n wireless connectivity by connecting this USB Adapter to prevent outside intrusion and protect your desktop or notebook PC's USB port. Environmental conditions will vary. Compact in size, robust in bigger homes and for desktop...
... Wizard guides you . D-Link DWA-140 User Manual Powered by -step through the installation process. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of stringing Ethernet cables to help you step-by RangeBooster N™ ... computer case, the DWA-140 can enable Draft 802.11n wireless connectivity by connecting this USB Adapter to prevent outside intrusion and protect your desktop or notebook PC's USB port. Environmental conditions will vary. Compact in size, robust in bigger homes and for desktop...
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...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-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities. * Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput. You may also use 802.1x for your data and communication than has previously been available. Section 1 - D-Link DWA-140 User Manual
...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-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities. * Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput. You may also use 802.1x for your data and communication than has previously been available. Section 1 - D-Link DWA-140 User Manual
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Product Overview Hardware Overview USB Port Used to connect the DWA-140 to your computer. Section 1 - D-Link DWA-140 User Manual
Product Overview Hardware Overview USB Port Used to connect the DWA-140 to your computer. Section 1 - D-Link DWA-140 User Manual
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...SSID and security settings of wireless adapters • Disable any built-in device manager before installing the new software. Getting Started 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 Installations If you ... XP/Vista™ users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual If you through the installation process.
...SSID and security settings of wireless adapters • Disable any built-in device manager before installing the new software. Getting Started 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 Installations If you ... XP/Vista™ users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual If you through the installation process.
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D-Link DWA-140 User Manual Section 2 - Right-click the adapter you would like to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable and select Disable. To prevent 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. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter.
D-Link DWA-140 User Manual Section 2 - Right-click the adapter you would like to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable and select Disable. To prevent 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. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter.
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When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual Section 2 - If you would like to disable the adapter. The adapter is now disabled.
When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual Section 2 - If you would like to disable the adapter. The adapter is now disabled.
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... range of your wireless network. A wall that the wireless signals must pass through a wall or ceiling (instead of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that is minimized. 2. Make sure your home or business. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual ...10 Be aware of 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...
... range of your wireless network. A wall that the wireless signals must pass through a wall or ceiling (instead of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that is minimized. 2. Make sure your home or business. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual ...10 Be aware of 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...
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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. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 11 Section 2 - 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. Turn on your CD-ROM drive). When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. 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. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 11 Section 2 - 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. Turn on your CD-ROM drive). When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. 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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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. To install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-140, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. Click Next By default setup will appear. Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 12
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. To install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-140, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. Click Next By default setup will appear. Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 12
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If you to page 15. Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 13 Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. 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). Section 2 - The following instructions will now appear.
If you to page 15. Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 13 Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. 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). Section 2 - The following instructions will now appear.
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Click Next to complete your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 14 Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to establish connectivity. Press the WPS button on your wireless network. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to your setup. Section 2 -
Click Next to complete your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 14 Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to establish connectivity. Press the WPS button on your wireless network. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to your setup. Section 2 -
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Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 15 Installation 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 display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Click Next Click the Scan button to the site survey page. Section 2 -
Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 15 Installation 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 display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Click Next Click the Scan button to the site survey page. Section 2 -
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Installation When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to your computer, select Yes, I want to reboot your wireless network. Click Finish D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 16 If you are prompted to restart my computer now. Click Next to continue. Click Next Click Finish to complete your setup. Section 2 -
Installation When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to your computer, select Yes, I want to reboot your wireless network. Click Finish D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 16 If you are prompted to restart my computer now. Click Next to continue. Click Next Click Finish to complete your setup. Section 2 -
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...desktop. Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® Vista™ please skip to page 27 or Windows® XP skip to the wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 17 The manager provides the user an easy interface to change ...any settings related to page 29. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-140 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the Windows® XP...
...desktop. Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® Vista™ please skip to page 27 or Windows® XP skip to the wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 17 The manager provides the user an easy interface to change ...any settings related to page 29. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-140 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the Windows® XP...
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...wireless network profile from the drop-down menu and click Activate to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 18 Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. Security: If there is a "lock" icon, this means the... networks that are available in your area. Enter the security information to connect (refer to connect. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. Section 3 -
...wireless network profile from the drop-down menu and click Activate to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 18 Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. Security: If there is a "lock" icon, this means the... networks that are available in your area. Enter the security information to connect (refer to connect. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. Section 3 -
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... easy setup of the WPS-enabled wireless router or access point connects you to have the access point or wireless router nearby during setup. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 19 For more information. Entering this number in the utility that connects you with the intended wireless network. "Personal Identification Number" (PIN) is...
... easy setup of the WPS-enabled wireless router or access point connects you to have the access point or wireless router nearby during setup. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 19 For more information. Entering this number in the utility that connects you with the intended wireless network. "Personal Identification Number" (PIN) is...
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.... Please refer to page 14. Section 3 - To use the PIN method, select PIN (Personal Identification Number) and click Next. Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 20 Enter this number in your access point or wireless router is close by. Once you click Next, you want to connect using the... PBC method, refer to the manufacture's manual for instructions. Write down the number on the screen. Click Next Make sure your access point...
.... Please refer to page 14. Section 3 - To use the PIN method, select PIN (Personal Identification Number) and click Next. Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 20 Enter this number in your access point or wireless router is close by. Once you click Next, you want to connect using the... PBC method, refer to the manufacture's manual for instructions. Write down the number on the screen. Click Next Make sure your access point...
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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. Click Finish D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 21