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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 About 26 Connect to a Wireless Network 27 Using Windows® Vista 27 Using Windows® XP...
... 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 About 26 Connect to a Wireless Network 27 Using Windows® Vista 27 Using Windows® XP...
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... you step-by connecting this USB Adapter to your most frequently accessed networks. Maximize wireless performance by -step through the installation process. The DWA-140 is great for travel and a convenient solution for those that demand higher networking. D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you . Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Enjoy the many benefits of...
... you step-by connecting this USB Adapter to your most frequently accessed networks. Maximize wireless performance by -step through the installation process. The DWA-140 is great for travel and a convenient solution for those that demand higher networking. D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you . Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Enjoy the many benefits of...
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... uninstalled. Section 2 - 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 load when your D-Link adapter. Installation Installation This section will walk you 've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure any software is uninstalled before installing your...
... uninstalled. Section 2 - 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 load when your D-Link adapter. Installation Installation This section will walk you 've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure any software is uninstalled before installing your...
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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. To prevent any unused Ethernet adapters). D-Link DWA-140 User Manual Section 2 - Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to the left of Network Adapters. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable.
Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. To prevent any unused Ethernet adapters). D-Link DWA-140 User Manual Section 2 - Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to the left of Network Adapters. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable.
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... the number of walls and ceilings between network devices. Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that is to maximizing wireless range is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at an angle) for better reception. 3. Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from your wireless connection may have a negative effect on the...
... the number of walls and ceilings between network devices. Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that is to maximizing wireless range is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at an angle) for better reception. 3. Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from your wireless connection may have a negative effect on the...
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Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 13 Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. 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). If you to page 15. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. The following instructions will now appear. Section 2 -
Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 13 Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. 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). If you to page 15. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. The following instructions will now appear. Section 2 -
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... Protected Setup (WPS) System is a virtual button in the utility of security-enabled Wi-Fi networks. A connection can be established by the wireless adapter's utility. Entering this number in the utility that connects you with the intended wireless network. Section 3 - D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 19 It is a unique number generated randomly by clicking on the...
... Protected Setup (WPS) System is a virtual button in the utility of security-enabled Wi-Fi networks. A connection can be established by the wireless adapter's utility. Entering this number in the utility that connects you with the intended wireless network. Section 3 - D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 19 It is a unique number generated randomly by clicking on the...
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... may use the built-in your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in your area. Click on the wireless computer icon in wireless utility. If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the centre of your wireless adapter for your system tray (lower-right...for help with connecting to access the utility. Configuration Connect to a network. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 27 or Right-click on a network (displayed using another company's utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual of the bubble to a wireless network.
... may use the built-in your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in your area. Click on the wireless computer icon in wireless utility. If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the centre of your wireless adapter for your system tray (lower-right...for help with connecting to access the utility. Configuration Connect to a network. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 27 or Right-click on a network (displayed using another company's utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual of the bubble to a wireless network.
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... Windows® XP Windows® XP users may use the built-in your area. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 29 Most utilities will display any available wireless networks in this manual for your wireless adapter for Service Pack 2 users. Select View Available Wireless Networks. Section 3 - Configuration Connect to the Windows® XP utility as seen below. or...
... Windows® XP Windows® XP users may use the built-in your area. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 29 Most utilities will display any available wireless networks in this manual for your wireless adapter for Service Pack 2 users. Select View Available Wireless Networks. Section 3 - Configuration Connect to the Windows® XP utility as seen below. or...
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...wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to connect. Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager It is recommended to the bottom-right) will appear. 3. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your wireless adapter.... If you are joining an existing network, you would like to create a new network and enter the WPA-PSK settings, refer to know...
...wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to connect. Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager It is recommended to the bottom-right) will appear. 3. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your wireless adapter.... If you are joining an existing network, you would like to create a new network and enter the WPA-PSK settings, refer to know...
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... to connect. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on all wireless devices. 1. Select WPA/WPA2 Passphrase under Set Security Option. 3. Make sure you enter the passphrase exactly the same on your desktop. Click on your wireless adapter. Section 4 - Enter ...the passphrase exactly as it is recommended to create a new profile or highlight an existing profile and click Modify. 2. Allow up to 30 seconds to the network. Wireless Security It is on New to enable...
... to connect. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on all wireless devices. 1. Select WPA/WPA2 Passphrase under Set Security Option. 3. Make sure you enter the passphrase exactly the same on your desktop. Click on your wireless adapter. Section 4 - Enter ...the passphrase exactly as it is recommended to create a new profile or highlight an existing profile and click Modify. 2. Allow up to 30 seconds to the network. Wireless Security It is on New to enable...
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D-Link DWA-140 Wireless USB Adapter D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 39 Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to check that the drivers are installed properly. Right-click on D-Link DWA-140 USB Adapter. D-Link DWA-140 USB Adapter Look under Device Status to Network Adapters. Click OK to check that the device is working properly. Select Properties to continue. Section 5 -
D-Link DWA-140 Wireless USB Adapter D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 39 Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to check that the drivers are installed properly. Right-click on D-Link DWA-140 USB Adapter. D-Link DWA-140 USB Adapter Look under Device Status to Network Adapters. Click OK to check that the device is working properly. Select Properties to continue. Section 5 -
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... to communicate. * Not supported with wireless USB Adapters. Unfortunately 802.11g/n products such as laptops with the DWA-140. Refer to product manual for peer-to the wireless router or access point. Wireless Basics Security Don't let you next-door neighbours or intruders connect to set it up. Secure your wireless network. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 46
... to communicate. * Not supported with wireless USB Adapters. Unfortunately 802.11g/n products such as laptops with the DWA-140. Refer to product manual for peer-to the wireless router or access point. Wireless Basics Security Don't let you next-door neighbours or intruders connect to set it up. Secure your wireless network. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 46
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... > Properties. • Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter (or other adapter) which will be connected to your router. • Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. • Click Use the following IP address and enter... is a number between 2 and 99. Example: If the router's LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1, make your network or LAN IP address on Start > Control Panel. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 48 Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP address If you may enter a DNS server from your ISP). • Click OK to...
... > Properties. • Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter (or other adapter) which will be connected to your router. • Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. • Click Use the following IP address and enter... is a number between 2 and 99. Example: If the router's LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1, make your network or LAN IP address on Start > Control Panel. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 48 Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP address If you may enter a DNS server from your ISP). • Click OK to...
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... address of your settings. Along the left panel in the window, click on Manage network connections. • Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter which will be connected to save your router or gateway. • The Secondary DNS... is not in Classic View. Networking Basics Windows Vista™ Users • Click on the Network and Sharing Center icon. Example: If the...
... address of your settings. Along the left panel in the window, click on Manage network connections. • Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter which will be connected to save your router or gateway. • The Secondary DNS... is not in Classic View. Networking Basics Windows Vista™ Users • Click on the Network and Sharing Center icon. Example: If the...
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From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 8 Right-click the adapter you would like to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable and select Disable. Section 2 - 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. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 8 Right-click the adapter you would like to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable and select Disable. Section 2 - Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters.
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Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link DWA-140 USB Adapter Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to continue. Right-click on D-Link DWA-140 USB Adapter. D-Link DWA-140 Wireless USB Adapter D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 40 Section 5 - Click OK to Network Adapters.
Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link DWA-140 USB Adapter Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to continue. Right-click on D-Link DWA-140 USB Adapter. D-Link DWA-140 Wireless USB Adapter D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 40 Section 5 - Click OK to Network Adapters.
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...with wireless USB Adapters. All the adapters must be in Ad-Hoc mode to another computer, for detail information on each computer. Refer to product manual for peer-to-peer communication, using wireless network adapters on how to the wireless router or access point. All wireless clients...Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. Wireless Basics Security Don't let you next-door neighbors or intruders connect to an access point or wireless router. • Ad-Hoc - Secure your wireless network. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 47 An Ad-Hoc* network contains...
...with wireless USB Adapters. All the adapters must be in Ad-Hoc mode to another computer, for detail information on each computer. Refer to product manual for peer-to-peer communication, using wireless network adapters on how to the wireless router or access point. All wireless clients...Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. Wireless Basics Security Don't let you next-door neighbors or intruders connect to an access point or wireless router. • Ad-Hoc - Secure your wireless network. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 47 An Ad-Hoc* network contains...
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... > Properties. • Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter (or other adapter) which will be connected to your router. • Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. • Click Use the following IP address and enter... a DNS server from your router or gateway. • The Secondary DNS is optional (you choose is a number between 2 and 99. Click on the Network Connections icon. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 49 Windows® 2000 - Make sure that is on the same subnet as the LAN IP address of your router...
... > Properties. • Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter (or other adapter) which will be connected to your router. • Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. • Click Use the following IP address and enter... a DNS server from your router or gateway. • The Secondary DNS is optional (you choose is a number between 2 and 99. Click on the Network Connections icon. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 49 Windows® 2000 - Make sure that is on the same subnet as the LAN IP address of your router...
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...you choose is not in use on the Network and Sharing Center icon. Along the left panel in Classic View. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 50 Networking Basics Windows Vista® Users • Click on your settings. Double-click on the network. • Set Default Gateway the same as... that the number you are in the window, click on Manage network connections. • Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter which will be connected to save your router or network. Example: If the router's LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1,...
...you choose is not in use on the Network and Sharing Center icon. Along the left panel in Classic View. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 50 Networking Basics Windows Vista® Users • Click on your settings. Double-click on the network. • Set Default Gateway the same as... that the number you are in the window, click on Manage network connections. • Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter which will be connected to save your router or network. Example: If the router's LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1,...