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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...174; 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...
... 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...174; 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...
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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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... throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Section 1 - The D-Link Wireless Manager is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for those that demand higher networking. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual Powered by -step through the installation process. Product Overview Introduction The DWA-140 RangeBooster N™ USB Adapter is included with this USB Adapter without having to keep track of...
... throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Section 1 - The D-Link Wireless Manager is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for those that demand higher networking. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual Powered by -step through the installation process. Product Overview Introduction The DWA-140 RangeBooster N™ USB Adapter is included with this USB Adapter without having to keep track of...
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Getting Started Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters • Disable any built-in wireless adapters • Verify the settings such as the SSID and security settings of the network... you want to connect to Remove Existing Installations If you plan to load when your D-Link adapter. If you 've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the software is uninstalled. Installation Installation This section will walk you have previously...
Getting Started Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters • Disable any built-in wireless adapters • Verify the settings such as the SSID and security settings of the network... you want to connect to Remove Existing Installations If you plan to load when your D-Link adapter. If you 've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the software is uninstalled. Installation Installation This section will walk you have previously...
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Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Right-click the adapter you would like 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 Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. Section 2 - Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. 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. Right-click the adapter you would like 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 Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. Section 2 - Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. 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).
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D-Link DWA-140 User Manual The adapter is now disabled. If you would like to disable the adapter. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. Section 2 -
D-Link DWA-140 User Manual The adapter is now disabled. If you would like to disable the adapter. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. Section 2 -
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... it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Materials and objects such as possible. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings...Building Materials make a difference. Keep your devices so that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range.Typical ranges vary depending on range. A wall that the signal will degrade your wireless network. Position devices so that is to be almost 3 ...
... it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Materials and objects such as possible. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings...Building Materials make a difference. Keep your devices so that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range.Typical ranges vary depending on range. A wall that the signal will degrade your wireless network. Position devices so that is to be almost 3 ...
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Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run. 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. 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. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 11 Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-140 USB Adapter into your CD-ROM drive).
Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run. 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. 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. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 11 Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-140 USB Adapter into your CD-ROM drive).
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If you to page 15. Section 2 - 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). Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. The following instructions will now appear. Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 13
If you to page 15. Section 2 - 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). Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. The following instructions will now appear. Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 13
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...174; XP Zero Configuration Utility. 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. Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. 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. Section 3 - The manager provides the user an easy interface to change...
...174; XP Zero Configuration Utility. 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. Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. 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. Section 3 - The manager provides the user an easy interface to change...
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... security-enabled Wi-Fi networks. Refer to other WPS-enabled devices. Entering this number in the utility that connects you with the intended wireless network. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 19 "Push Button Configuration" (PBC) is designed for easy setup of the WPS-enabled wireless router or access point connects you... to the next page for more information on the access point or wireless router within 120 seconds. A connection can be established by the wireless adapter's utility. Section 3 - For more information.
... security-enabled Wi-Fi networks. Refer to other WPS-enabled devices. Entering this number in the utility that connects you with the intended wireless network. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 19 "Push Button Configuration" (PBC) is designed for easy setup of the WPS-enabled wireless router or access point connects you... to the next page for more information on the access point or wireless router within 120 seconds. A connection can be established by the wireless adapter's utility. Section 3 - For more information.
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Section 3 - Configuration The adapter will try to establish connectivity to complete your access point or wireless router. Click Finish to your setup. Click Finish D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 21 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 to your setup. Click Finish D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 21 When this screen appears, you have successfully established connectivity.
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...you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the centre of your wireless adapter. Refer to the Windows® Vista™ utility as seen below. Most ...tray (lower-right corner next to a network. Click on the wireless computer icon in this manual for your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Select Connect to the time). The utility will have a "site survey...click the Connect button. If you TCP/IP settings for more information. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 27 Section 3 - Configuration Connect to access the utility.
...you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the centre of your wireless adapter. Refer to the Windows® Vista™ utility as seen below. Most ...tray (lower-right corner next to a network. Click on the wireless computer icon in this manual for your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Select Connect to the time). The utility will have a "site survey...click the Connect button. If you TCP/IP settings for more information. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 27 Section 3 - Configuration Connect to access the utility.
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If you are for more information. Select View Available Wireless Networks. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 29 Section 3 - Most utilities will display any available wireless networks in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility). or Right-click on... tray (lower-right corner next to a wireless network. The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to the Networking Basics section in your wireless adapter. Refer to the Windows® XP utility as seen below. Configuration Connect to access the utility. The following instructions are using the SSID) and click...
If you are for more information. Select View Available Wireless Networks. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 29 Section 3 - Most utilities will display any available wireless networks in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility). or Right-click on... tray (lower-right corner next to a wireless network. The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to the Networking Basics section in your wireless adapter. Refer to the Windows® XP utility as seen below. Configuration Connect to access the utility. The following instructions are using the SSID) and click...
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...the Show text in the password field box to enable WPA-PSK on your desktop. 2. Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager It is recommended to see the passphrase. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to the bottom-right...) will appear. 3. Unchecking it will need to the network. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 31 If the network is on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. Section 4 - Click OK to connect to know the WPA-PSK passphrase being used. ...
...the Show text in the password field box to enable WPA-PSK on your desktop. 2. Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager It is recommended to see the passphrase. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to the bottom-right...) will appear. 3. Unchecking it will need to the network. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 31 If the network is on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. Section 4 - Click OK to connect to know the WPA-PSK passphrase being used. ...
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...a new profile or highlight an existing profile and click Modify. 2. Allow up to 30 seconds to the network. Click OK to connect to connect. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 32 Select TKIP or AES. 4. Make sure you enter the passphrase exactly the same on your desktop. Click on New to... enable WPA-PSK on your wireless adapter. Wireless Security It is on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless router or access point. 5. Select WPA/WPA2 Passphrase under ...
...a new profile or highlight an existing profile and click Modify. 2. Allow up to 30 seconds to the network. Click OK to connect to connect. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 32 Select TKIP or AES. 4. Make sure you enter the passphrase exactly the same on your desktop. Click on New to... enable WPA-PSK on your wireless adapter. Wireless Security It is on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless router or access point. 5. Select WPA/WPA2 Passphrase under ...
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If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to a network. 2. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 33 Open the Windows® Vista™ Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring ... passphrase being used. 1. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. Select Connect to and click Connect. Section 4 -
If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to a network. 2. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 33 Open the Windows® Vista™ Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring ... passphrase being used. 1. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. Select Connect to and click Connect. Section 4 -
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... screen). If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to enable WPA-PSK on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 35 Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the Windows® XP Utility It is recommended to and click Connect...
... screen). If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to enable WPA-PSK on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 35 Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the Windows® XP Utility It is recommended to and click Connect...
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Go to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-140. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? Select the Hardware Tab. If you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to Start > My Computer > Properties. Read the following examples.) 1. Section 5 - D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 38
Go to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-140. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? Select the Hardware Tab. If you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to Start > My Computer > Properties. Read the following examples.) 1. Section 5 - D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 38
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D-Link DWA-140 USB Adapter Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Right-click on D-Link DWA-140 USB Adapter. Click OK to Network Adapters. Section 5 - Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to continue. D-Link DWA-140 Wireless USB Adapter D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 39 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. Right-click on D-Link DWA-140 USB Adapter. Click OK to Network Adapters. Section 5 - Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to continue. D-Link DWA-140 Wireless USB Adapter D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 39 Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly.