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...Overview 3 Package Contents 3 System Requirements 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...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...
...Overview 3 Package Contents 3 System Requirements 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...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...
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... • 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 Mac OS X10.4 • CD-ROM Drive •...
... • 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 Mac OS X10.4 • CD-ROM Drive •...
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... step-by-step through the installation process. This USB Adapter supports WPA and WPA2 encryption to your desktop or notebook PC's USB port. D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you . Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual ...Maximum wireless signal rate derived from being exposed. Section 1 - The D-Link Wireless Manager is designed for those that demand higher networking. Product Overview Introduction The DWA-140 RangeBooster N™ USB Adapter is great for travel and a convenient solution for desktop or notebook...
... step-by-step through the installation process. This USB Adapter supports WPA and WPA2 encryption to your desktop or notebook PC's USB port. D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you . Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual ...Maximum wireless signal rate derived from being exposed. Section 1 - The D-Link Wireless Manager is designed for those that demand higher networking. Product Overview Introduction The DWA-140 RangeBooster N™ USB Adapter is great for travel and a convenient solution for desktop or notebook...
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...Link DWA-140 User Manual You may also use 802.1x for placement anywhere. • Convenience of security for your workspace to achieve the best reception possible. • Supports Infrastructure networks via an access point • User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities. * Using a USB ... been available. no external power source required. • USB 2.0 standard*. • You can securely connect to a wireless network using WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) providing you a much higher level of Plug & Play installation. • Fully 802.11g compatible. • Draft 802...
...Link DWA-140 User Manual You may also use 802.1x for placement anywhere. • Convenience of security for your workspace to achieve the best reception possible. • Supports Infrastructure networks via an access point • User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities. * Using a USB ... been available. no external power source required. • USB 2.0 standard*. • You can securely connect to a wireless network using WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) providing you a much higher level of Plug & Play installation. • Fully 802.11g compatible. • Draft 802...
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...as the SSID and security settings of the network(s) you want to connect to Remove Existing Installations If you've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the software is uninstalled. If you plan to load when your computer ...boots up. Getting Started Before installing your D-Link adapter. Section 2 - Installation Installation This section will walk you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in wireless utility for all adapters. If you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure ...
...as the SSID and security settings of the network(s) you want to connect to Remove Existing Installations If you've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the software is uninstalled. If you plan to load when your computer ...boots up. Getting Started Before installing your D-Link adapter. Section 2 - Installation Installation This section will walk you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in wireless utility for all adapters. If you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure ...
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Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual Right-click the adapter you would like to the left of Network Adapters. Section 2 - 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). Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties.
Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual Right-click the adapter you would like to the left of Network Adapters. Section 2 - 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). Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties.
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Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-140 User Manual When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. The adapter is now disabled. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. If you would like to disable the adapter.
Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-140 User Manual When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. The adapter is now disabled. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. If you would like to disable the adapter.
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... pass through, may degrade dramatically or drop completely. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 10 The key to maximizing wireless range is as far away from virtually anywhere within the operating range of walls, ceilings, or other network devices to follow... connection may limit the range.Typical ranges vary depending on range. Building Materials make a difference. Make sure your 2.4GHz phone base is to a minimum - Materials and objects such as possible. Section 2 - Keep in use. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you...
... pass through, may degrade dramatically or drop completely. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 10 The key to maximizing wireless range is as far away from virtually anywhere within the operating range of walls, ceilings, or other network devices to follow... connection may limit the range.Typical ranges vary depending on range. Building Materials make a difference. Make sure your 2.4GHz phone base is to a minimum - Materials and objects such as possible. Section 2 - Keep in use. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you...
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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. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. Section 2 - Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-140 USB Adapter into your computer, go to Start > Run. Turn on your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 11 In the run box type "D:\DWA-140.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive).
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. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. Section 2 - Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-140 USB Adapter into your computer, go to Start > Run. Turn on your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 11 In the run box type "D:\DWA-140.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive).
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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 Select the Program Files folder location. 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 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 Select the Program Files folder location. 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.
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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. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. If you to page 15. Section 2 - Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 13
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. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. If you to page 15. Section 2 - Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 13
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Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to your setup. Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 14 Click Next to establish connectivity. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to complete your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. Section 2 - Press the WPS button on your wireless network.
Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to your setup. Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 14 Click Next to establish connectivity. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to complete your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. Section 2 - Press the WPS button on your wireless network.
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Click Scan to a wireless network and then click Next. Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to display the site survey page. Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 15 Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Section 2 - Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Next Click the Scan button to the site survey page. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display a list of wireless networks (site survey).
Click Scan to a wireless network and then click Next. Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to display the site survey page. Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 15 Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Section 2 - Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Next Click the Scan button to the site survey page. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display a list of wireless networks (site survey).
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Click Next Click Finish to your wireless network. Click Finish D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 16 Click Next to complete your computer, select Yes, I want to reboot your setup. Section 2 - If you are prompted to restart my computer now. Installation When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to continue.
Click Next Click Finish to your wireless network. Click Finish D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 16 Click Next to complete your computer, select Yes, I want to reboot your setup. Section 2 - If you are prompted to restart my computer now. Installation When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to continue.
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Select the Hardware Tab. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to Start > My Computer > Properties. Read the following examples.) 1. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? Section 5 - 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. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 38 Go to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-140.
Select the Hardware Tab. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to Start > My Computer > Properties. Read the following examples.) 1. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? Section 5 - 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. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 38 Go to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-140.
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Section 5 - D-Link DWA-140 Wireless USB Adapter D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 39 D-Link DWA-140 USB Adapter Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Click OK to Network Adapters. Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to continue. Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. Right-click on D-Link DWA-140 USB Adapter.
Section 5 - D-Link DWA-140 Wireless USB Adapter D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 39 D-Link DWA-140 USB Adapter Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Click OK to Network Adapters. Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to continue. Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. Right-click on D-Link DWA-140 USB Adapter.
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... remove drivers that the IP Address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS settings are indicating normal activity. The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting.) D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 40 The computer with the broadband connection. • Check that the LED indicators for... the wireless clients and access points. Troubleshooting 2. Section 5 - If not, there may be a problem with the DWA-140 installed is specified on the WLAN icon in the computer's USB...
... remove drivers that the IP Address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS settings are indicating normal activity. The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting.) D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 40 The computer with the broadband connection. • Check that the LED indicators for... the wireless clients and access points. Troubleshooting 2. Section 5 - If not, there may be a problem with the DWA-140 installed is specified on the WLAN icon in the computer's USB...
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...dispersed throughout your router or Access Point Make sure you install a wireless network. This would significantly reduce any interference that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to extend the range. Eliminate Interference Place home appliances such as cordless telephones..., microwaves, and televisions as far away as possible in a centralized location within your laptop, you 're installing it for the best performance. Using a D-Link USB Adapter with your ...
...dispersed throughout your router or Access Point Make sure you install a wireless network. This would significantly reduce any interference that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to extend the range. Eliminate Interference Place home appliances such as cordless telephones..., microwaves, and televisions as far away as possible in a centralized location within your laptop, you 're installing it for the best performance. Using a D-Link USB Adapter with your ...
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... address from a DHCP server (i.e. To verify your adapter. You may block a DHCP request on Start > Run. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 47 Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link wireless adapter and have established a wireless connection, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to...
... address from a DHCP server (i.e. To verify your adapter. You may block a DHCP request on Start > Run. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 47 Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link wireless adapter and have established a wireless connection, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to...
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... in sufficient detail to allow D-Link to confirm the same, along with software that the Software is properly installed on which D-Link delivers the Software will be free of D-Link and its documentation. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 53 D-Link further warrants that, during the Software... as set forth in the applicable documentation, from customer service. If a material non-conformance is incapable of the license granted by D-Link; Submitting A Claim: The customer shall return the product to the contrary. Appendix E - Non-Applicability of Warranty: The Limited Warranty...
... in sufficient detail to allow D-Link to confirm the same, along with software that the Software is properly installed on which D-Link delivers the Software will be free of D-Link and its documentation. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 53 D-Link further warrants that, during the Software... as set forth in the applicable documentation, from customer service. If a material non-conformance is incapable of the license granted by D-Link; Submitting A Claim: The customer shall return the product to the contrary. Appendix E - Non-Applicability of Warranty: The Limited Warranty...