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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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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 with...
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 with...
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...USB Adapter supports WPA and WPA2 encryption to your PC or dismantling your desktop or notebook PC's USB port. D-Link's... Quick Setup Wizard guides you . Compact in size, robust in speed the DWA-140 RangeBooster N™ USB Adapter is designed for desktop or notebook PCs. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range...higher networking. You'll be able to configure this USB Adapter to help you step-by RangeBooster N™ ...notebook PC. The D-Link Wireless Manager is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for use...
...USB Adapter supports WPA and WPA2 encryption to your PC or dismantling your desktop or notebook PC's USB port. D-Link's... Quick Setup Wizard guides you . Compact in size, robust in speed the DWA-140 RangeBooster N™ USB Adapter is designed for desktop or notebook PCs. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range...higher networking. You'll be able to configure this USB Adapter to help you step-by RangeBooster N™ ...notebook PC. The D-Link Wireless Manager is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for use...
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...wireless authentication. • Position the DWA-140 almost anywhere in your data and communication than has previously been available. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual You may also use 802.1x for your workspace to a wireless network using WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected ... 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...
...wireless authentication. • Position the DWA-140 almost anywhere in your data and communication than has previously been available. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual You may also use 802.1x for your workspace to a wireless network using WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected ... 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...
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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 - Product Overview Hardware Overview USB Port Used to connect the DWA-140 to your computer. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual
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... uninstalled. Also, if you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure any software is uninstalled before installing your D-Link adapter. If you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in device manager before installing the new software. If...Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual Section 2 - To remove any built-in wireless utility for all adapters. Getting Started Before installing your computer boots up. Installation...
... uninstalled. Also, if you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure any software is uninstalled before installing your D-Link adapter. If you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in device manager before installing the new software. If...Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual Section 2 - To remove any built-in wireless utility for all adapters. Getting Started Before installing your computer boots up. Installation...
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Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). D-Link DWA-140 User Manual To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to the left of Network Adapters. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. Section 2 - From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties.
Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). D-Link DWA-140 User Manual To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to the left of Network Adapters. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. Section 2 - From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties.
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Section 2 - Disabling the adapter will be displayed. The adapter is now disabled. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual If you would like to disable the adapter. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable.
Section 2 - Disabling the adapter will be displayed. The adapter is now disabled. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual If you would like to disable the adapter. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable.
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... be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 10 A solid metal door or aluminum studs may limit the range.Typical ranges vary depending on range. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in your 2.4GHz phone base is minimized...
... be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 10 A solid metal door or aluminum studs may limit the range.Typical ranges vary depending on range. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in your 2.4GHz phone base is minimized...
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Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-140 USB Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. In the run box type "D:\DWA-140.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. 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. Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run. Section 2 -
Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-140 USB Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. In the run box type "D:\DWA-140.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. 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. Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run. Section 2 -
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Section 2 - Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 12 Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. 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 D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 12 Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. 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.
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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. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Section 2 - If you to page 15.
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. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Section 2 - If you to page 15.
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Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to establish connectivity. Press the WPS button on your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. Click Next to your setup. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to complete your wireless network. Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 14 Section 2 -
Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to establish connectivity. Press the WPS button on your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. Click Next to your setup. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to complete your wireless network. Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 14 Section 2 -
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If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought 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 the site survey page. 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. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Section 2 - Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually.
If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought 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 the site survey page. 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. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Section 2 - Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually.
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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 Click Next Click Finish to complete your setup. If you are prompted to restart my computer now. Click Next to continue. 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 Click Next Click Finish to complete your setup. If you are prompted to restart my computer now. Click Next to continue. Section 2 -
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...to change any settings related to page 29. Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 17 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-140 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the Windows® XP Zero Configuration Utility. Clicking on... the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® Vista™ please ...
...to change any settings related to page 29. Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 17 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-140 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the Windows® XP Zero Configuration Utility. Clicking on... the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® Vista™ please ...
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..., simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. Enter the security information to connect (refer to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 18 Section 3 - Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. WPS Button: Connect to the Wireless Security section for available wireless...
..., simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. Enter the security information to connect (refer to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 18 Section 3 - Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. WPS Button: Connect to the Wireless Security section for available wireless...
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... wireless router or access point connects you to page 14. Entering this number in the utility that connects you with the intended wireless network. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 19 For more information. A connection can be established by the wireless adapter's utility. Refer to other WPS-enabled devices. Refer to have the...
... wireless router or access point connects you to page 14. Entering this number in the utility that connects you with the intended wireless network. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 19 For more information. A connection can be established by the wireless adapter's utility. Refer to other WPS-enabled devices. Refer to have the...
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Once you click Next, you want to connect using the PBC method, refer to the manufacture's manual for instructions. Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 20 To use the PIN method, select PIN (Personal Identification Number) and click Next. Click Next Make sure your access point or wireless router. Configuration ...
Once you click Next, you want to connect using the PBC method, refer to the manufacture's manual for instructions. Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 20 To use the PIN method, select PIN (Personal Identification Number) and click Next. Click Next Make sure your access point or wireless router. Configuration ...
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Configuration The adapter will try to establish connectivity to complete your access point or wireless router. Click Finish D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 21 Click Finish to your setup. When this screen appears, you have successfully established connectivity. Section 3 -
Configuration The adapter will try to establish connectivity to complete your access point or wireless router. Click Finish D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 21 Click Finish to your setup. When this screen appears, you have successfully established connectivity. Section 3 -