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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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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. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual Instead of wireless connectivity today! * Maximum wireless signal rate derived ...volume of all your personal information from down the street to help you step-by connecting this USB Adapter to your desktop or notebook PC's USB port. D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you . Maximize wireless performance by -step through the installation process. Enjoy...
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. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual Instead of wireless connectivity today! * Maximum wireless signal rate derived ...volume of all your personal information from down the street to help you step-by connecting this USB Adapter to your desktop or notebook PC's USB port. D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you . Maximize wireless performance by -step through the installation process. Enjoy...
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... higher level of Plug & Play installation. • Fully 802.11g compatible. • Draft 802.11n compliant. • Powered by the USB port; D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 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...
... higher level of Plug & Play installation. • Fully 802.11g compatible. • Draft 802.11n compliant. • Powered by the USB port; D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 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...
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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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...adapters. Installation Installation This section will walk you 've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the utilities are not set to load when your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of the network(s) you want to ...; 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 Windows® XP users may cause a conflict with the new software.
...adapters. Installation Installation This section will walk you 've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the utilities are not set to load when your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of the network(s) you want to ...; 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 Windows® XP users may cause a conflict with the new software.
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Right-click the adapter you would like to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. Section 2 - To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable and select Disable. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters.
Right-click the adapter you would like to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. Section 2 - To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable and select Disable. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters.
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D-Link DWA-140 User Manual If you would like to disable the adapter. The adapter is now disabled. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Section 2 - Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. Disabling the adapter will be displayed.
D-Link DWA-140 User Manual If you would like to disable the adapter. The adapter is now disabled. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Section 2 - Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. Disabling the adapter will be displayed.
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...of walls, ceilings, or other network devices to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter's range from electrical devices or appliances that the signal will degrade your network using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as glass,...wireless connection from your wireless network. Materials and objects such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your home or business. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 10 Keep the number of walls or ceilings is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at an angle) for better reception. 3. A wall ...
...of walls, ceilings, or other network devices to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter's range from electrical devices or appliances that the signal will degrade your network using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as glass,...wireless connection from your wireless network. Materials and objects such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your home or business. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 10 Keep the number of walls or ceilings is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at an angle) for better reception. 3. A wall ...
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Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run. 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. Section 2 - Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-140 USB Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). 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. 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. Section 2 - Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-140 USB Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). 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.
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Section 2 - 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. 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.
Section 2 - 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. 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.
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Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. If you to page 15. Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 13 The following instructions will now appear. 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 -
Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. If you to page 15. Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 13 The following instructions will now appear. 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 -
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Section 2 - When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to your setup. Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 14 Click Next 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. Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to complete your wireless network.
Section 2 - When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to your setup. Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 14 Click Next 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. Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to complete your wireless network.
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Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to the site survey page. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to a wireless network and then click Next. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 15 Click Scan to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Next Click the Scan button to display the site survey page. Section 2 -
Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to the site survey page. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to a wireless network and then click Next. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 15 Click Scan to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Next Click the Scan button to display the site survey page. Section 2 -
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If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to your setup. Installation When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to restart my computer now. Click Finish D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 16 Click Next Click Finish to complete your wireless network. Section 2 - Click Next to continue.
If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to your setup. Installation When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to restart my computer now. Click Finish D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 16 Click Next Click Finish to complete your wireless network. Section 2 - Click Next to continue.
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... Manager icon on the desktop will show you are using the D-Link Utility as well as the management software. Section 3 - If you how to the wireless adapter. 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 page 29. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-140 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the Windows® XP Zero Configuration Utility. The manager provides the user an easy ...
... Manager icon on the desktop will show you are using the D-Link Utility as well as the management software. Section 3 - If you how to the wireless adapter. 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 page 29. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-140 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the Windows® XP Zero Configuration Utility. The manager provides the user an easy ...
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... Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. If the network is secure, a pop-up to 30 seconds to connect. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 18 Section 3 - To connect to the Wireless Security section for available wireless networks in your area. Signal: Displays the... Link Quality of the wireless network. Security: If there is a "lock" icon, this means the wireless network is the name of the wireless ...
... Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. If the network is secure, a pop-up to 30 seconds to connect. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 18 Section 3 - To connect to the Wireless Security section for available wireless networks in your area. Signal: Displays the... Link Quality of the wireless network. Security: If there is a "lock" icon, this means the wireless network is the name of the wireless ...
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... more information on the access point or wireless router within 120 seconds. Refer to have the access point or wireless router nearby during setup. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 19 For more information. A connection can be established by the wireless adapter's utility. Entering this number in the utility that connects you with...
... more information on the access point or wireless router within 120 seconds. Refer to have the access point or wireless router nearby during setup. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 19 For more information. A connection can be established by the wireless adapter's utility. Entering this number in the utility that connects you with...
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... you click Next, you want to connect using the PBC method, refer to the manufacture's manual for instructions. Enter this number in your access point or wireless router is close by. Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 20 To use the PIN method, select PIN (Personal Identification Number) and click Next. Write...
... you click Next, you want to connect using the PBC method, refer to the manufacture's manual for instructions. Enter this number in your access point or wireless router is close by. Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 20 To use the PIN method, select PIN (Personal Identification Number) and click Next. Write...
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When this screen appears, you have successfully established connectivity. Click Finish D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 21 Click Finish to your setup. Section 3 - Configuration The adapter will try to establish connectivity to complete your access point or wireless router.
When this screen appears, you have successfully established connectivity. Click Finish D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 21 Click Finish to your setup. Section 3 - Configuration The adapter will try to establish connectivity to complete your access point or wireless router.