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...Adapters 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 10 Adapter Installation 11 Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS 17 Configuration 20 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 20 Wireless Networks 21 My Wireless Networks 25 Add Profile 26 Modify Profile 27 Support...28 ... Vista 39 Using the Windows® XP Utility 41 Configure WPA/WPA2 (RADIUS 43 Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 43 Troubleshooting 44 Windows® 7 Troubleshooting 48 Wireless Basics 50 Wireless Modes 54 Networking...56 Windows 7/Vista® Users 57 Technical Specifications 58 D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 2
...Adapters 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 10 Adapter Installation 11 Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS 17 Configuration 20 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 20 Wireless Networks 21 My Wireless Networks 25 Add Profile 26 Modify Profile 27 Support...28 ... Vista 39 Using the Windows® XP Utility 41 Configure WPA/WPA2 (RADIUS 43 Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 43 Troubleshooting 44 Windows® 7 Troubleshooting 48 Wireless Basics 50 Wireless Modes 54 Networking...56 Windows 7/Vista® Users 57 Technical Specifications 58 D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 2
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Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw D-Link DWA-121 Wireless N 150 Pico USB Adapter Manual and Software on CD Quick Installation Guide System Requirements • A computer or laptop with an available USB 2.0 port • Windows® 7, Vista®, XP (Service Pack 2) • CD-ROM Drive • 300MHz processor and at least 64MB of RAM • A 802.11n or 802.11g access point or wireless router D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 3 Section 1 -
Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw D-Link DWA-121 Wireless N 150 Pico USB Adapter Manual and Software on CD Quick Installation Guide System Requirements • A computer or laptop with an available USB 2.0 port • Windows® 7, Vista®, XP (Service Pack 2) • CD-ROM Drive • 300MHz processor and at least 64MB of RAM • A 802.11n or 802.11g access point or wireless router D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 3 Section 1 -
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... and superior reception than 802.11g*. Environmental conditions will vary. The DWA-121 is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for use in the home. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 4 Section 1 - Maximize wireless performance by simply utilizing your most frequently accessed networks. Product Overview Introduction The DWA-121 Wireless N 150 Pico USB Adapter is designed for desktop or notebook...
... and superior reception than 802.11g*. Environmental conditions will vary. The DWA-121 is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for use in the home. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 4 Section 1 - Maximize wireless performance by simply utilizing your most frequently accessed networks. Product Overview Introduction The DWA-121 Wireless N 150 Pico USB Adapter is designed for desktop or notebook...
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D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 5 Section 1 - Product Overview Features • Compact size for your data and communication than has previously been available. • Position the DWA-121 almost anywhere in your workspace to a wireless network using WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) providing you a much higher level of security for placement anywhere ...
D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 5 Section 1 - Product Overview Features • Compact size for your data and communication than has previously been available. • Position the DWA-121 almost anywhere in your workspace to a wireless network using WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) providing you a much higher level of security for placement anywhere ...
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Product Overview Hardware Overview 1 1 USB Connector Used to connect the DWA-121 to your computer. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 6 Section 1 -
Product Overview Hardware Overview 1 1 USB Connector Used to connect the DWA-121 to your computer. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 6 Section 1 -
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...network(s) you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in wireless utility for all adapters. Getting Started Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters • Disable any old software: Windows 7...Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 7 Windows® 7, Vista® and XP users may cause a conflict with the new software. Also, if you want to ...
...network(s) you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in wireless utility for all adapters. Getting Started Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters • Disable any old software: Windows 7...Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 7 Windows® 7, Vista® and XP users may cause a conflict with the new software. Also, if you want to ...
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Then, click Device Manager. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 8 From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Manage. Right-click the adapter you would like to the left of Network Adapters. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. 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. Section 2 -
Then, click Device Manager. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 8 From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Manage. Right-click the adapter you would like to the left of Network Adapters. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. 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. Section 2 -
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When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. The adapter is now disabled. If you would like to disable the adapter. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 9 Section 2 -
When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. The adapter is now disabled. If you would like to disable the adapter. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 9 Section 2 -
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... basic guidelines: 1. Be aware of your wireless network. If you access your product away (at an angle) for better reception. 3. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 10 each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter's range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your wireless signal. 4. Position... meters) from your 2.4GHz phone base is to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of the direct line between the...
... basic guidelines: 1. Be aware of your wireless network. If you access your product away (at an angle) for better reception. 3. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 10 each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter's range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your wireless signal. 4. Position... meters) from your 2.4GHz phone base is to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of the direct line between the...
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When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run. In the run box type "D:\Autorun.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-121 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 11 Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-121 Wireless N 150 Pico USB Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). Section 2 -
When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run. In the run box type "D:\Autorun.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-121 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 11 Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-121 Wireless N 150 Pico USB Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). Section 2 -
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D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 12 The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. Installation Please select your language from the list and click Next to continue. Section 2 -
D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 12 The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. Installation Please select your language from the list and click Next to continue. Section 2 -
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Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 13 Installation Select the new folder or an existing folder that you would like the installation Wizard to add program icons to and then click Next. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Section 2 -
Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 13 Installation Select the new folder or an existing folder that you would like the installation Wizard to add program icons to and then click Next. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Section 2 -
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D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 14 Installation Please wait while the installation wizard configures your wireless network, select Manually connect to your new software installation. To manually connect to a wireless network and then click Next. Section 2 -
D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 14 Installation Please wait while the installation wizard configures your wireless network, select Manually connect to your new software installation. To manually connect to a wireless network and then click Next. Section 2 -
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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 be directed to a wireless network and then click Next. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 15 Section 2 - Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Scan to display the site survey page or click Next to continue.
Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to the site survey page. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will be directed to a wireless network and then click Next. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 15 Section 2 - Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Scan to display the site survey page or click Next to continue.
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If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 16 Section 2 - Click Finish to restart my computer now. Installation Click the Scan button to display a list of wireless networks (site survey).
If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 16 Section 2 - Click Finish to restart my computer now. Installation Click the Scan button to display a list of wireless networks (site survey).
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It is designed for simplified Wireless connection and click Next. For more information on WPS, visit the Wi-Fi Alliance website at www.wi-fi.org. To begin the WPS setup, select the option the Use the WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) wizard for easy setup of security-enabled Wi-Fi networks. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 17 Installation Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) System is recommended to have the access point or wireless router nearby during setup. Section 2 -
It is designed for simplified Wireless connection and click Next. For more information on WPS, visit the Wi-Fi Alliance website at www.wi-fi.org. To begin the WPS setup, select the option the Use the WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) wizard for easy setup of security-enabled Wi-Fi networks. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 17 Installation Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) System is recommended to have the access point or wireless router nearby during setup. Section 2 -
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Installation Press the WPS button located on the right side of the Router/ Access point until it is lit and click on the virtual Connect Now button. Please wait while the Router/ Access point establishes connection. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 18 Section 2 -
Installation Press the WPS button located on the right side of the Router/ Access point until it is lit and click on the virtual Connect Now button. Please wait while the Router/ Access point establishes connection. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 18 Section 2 -
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Press the WPS button located on the right side of the Router/Access point until it is lit and click on the virtual Connect Now button. Click Finish to complete your setup. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 19 Installation When this screen appears, you have successfully established connectivity. Section 2 -
Press the WPS button located on the right side of the Router/Access point until it is lit and click on the virtual Connect Now button. Click Finish to complete your setup. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 19 Installation When this screen appears, you have successfully established connectivity. Section 2 -
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Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. If you how to configure your desktop. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-121 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the Windows® XP Zero Configuration Utility and Vista WLAN Autoconfiguration. Double-...well as the management software. Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP, please skip to the wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 20 Section 3 - The manager provides the user an easy interface to ...
Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. If you how to configure your desktop. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-121 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the Windows® XP Zero Configuration Utility and Vista WLAN Autoconfiguration. Double-...well as the management software. Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP, please skip to the wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 20 Section 3 - The manager provides the user an easy interface to ...
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... network. WPS Button: Connect to connect. If the network is secure. You must know the encryption key/security settings to connect. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 21 Security: If there is a "lock" icon, this means the wireless network is secure, a pop-up to 30...channel of the wireless connection. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless ...
... network. WPS Button: Connect to connect. If the network is secure. You must know the encryption key/security settings to connect. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 21 Security: If there is a "lock" icon, this means the wireless network is secure, a pop-up to 30...channel of the wireless connection. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless ...