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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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...notebook PCs. Maximize wireless performance by simply utilizing your most frequently accessed networks. Section 1 - D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you step-by Wireless N 150 technology, the DWA-121 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception than 802.11g*. Compact in size, robust in the...This USB Adapter supports WPA and WPA2 encryption to your personal information from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 4 Instead of all your desktop or notebook PC's USB port. Powered by -step through the installation process. Environmental...
...notebook PCs. Maximize wireless performance by simply utilizing your most frequently accessed networks. Section 1 - D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you step-by Wireless N 150 technology, the DWA-121 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception than 802.11g*. Compact in size, robust in the...This USB Adapter supports WPA and WPA2 encryption to your personal information from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 4 Instead of all your desktop or notebook PC's USB port. Powered by -step through the installation process. Environmental...
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D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 5 Section 1 - no external power source required • USB 2.0 standard* • You can securely connect to achieve the best reception possible • Supports Infrastructure ... Overview Features • Compact size for placement anywhere • Convenience of security 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 Plug & Play installation •...
D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 5 Section 1 - no external power source required • USB 2.0 standard* • You can securely connect to achieve the best reception possible • Supports Infrastructure ... Overview Features • Compact size for placement anywhere • Convenience of security 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 Plug & Play installation •...
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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 - Product Overview Hardware Overview 1 1 USB Connector Used to connect the DWA-121 to your computer.
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...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 utilities are not set to use the built-in device manager before installing the new software. Some utilities may use... users: 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 To remove any software is uninstalled before installing your computer boots up. If you plan to load when your...
...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 utilities are not set to use the built-in device manager before installing the new software. Some utilities may use... users: 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 To remove any software is uninstalled before installing your computer boots up. If you plan to load when your...
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Then, click Device Manager. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). Section 2 - To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to the left of Network Adapters. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 8 Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Manage. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter.
Then, click Device Manager. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). Section 2 - To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to the left of Network Adapters. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 8 Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Manage. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter.
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Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. The adapter is now disabled. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 9 When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Section 2 - If you would like to disable the adapter.
Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. The adapter is now disabled. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 9 When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Section 2 - If you would like to disable the adapter.
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... your wireless network. Keep your product away (at a 45-degree angle appears to a minimum - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the wireless signals must pass through, may have ... 2.4GHz phone base is to maximizing wireless range is as possible. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may limit the range. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 10 Make sure your network using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as glass, steel, metal, walls ...
... your wireless network. Keep your product away (at a 45-degree angle appears to a minimum - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the wireless signals must pass through, may have ... 2.4GHz phone base is to maximizing wireless range is as possible. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may limit the range. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 10 Make sure your network using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as glass, steel, metal, walls ...
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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. In the run box type "D:\Autorun.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer, go to Start > Run. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 11 Turn on your CD-ROM drive). When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. Section 2 - Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-121 Wireless N 150 Pico USB Adapter into 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. In the run box type "D:\Autorun.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer, go to Start > Run. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 11 Turn on your CD-ROM drive). When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. Section 2 - Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-121 Wireless N 150 Pico USB Adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD.
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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 - D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 12
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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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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. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 14 Section 2 -
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. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 14 Section 2 -
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Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Section 2 - Click Scan to display the site survey page or click Next to the site survey page. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will be directed to continue. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 15 Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to a wireless network and then click Next.
Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Section 2 - Click Scan to display the site survey page or click Next to the site survey page. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will be directed to continue. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 15 Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to a wireless network and then click Next.
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Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Installation Click the Scan button to restart my computer now. Click Finish to continue. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 16 Section 2 -
Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Installation Click the Scan button to restart my computer now. Click Finish to continue. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 16 Section 2 -
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For more information on WPS, visit the Wi-Fi Alliance website at www.wi-fi.org. 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. It is designed for simplified Wireless connection and click Next. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 17 Section 2 - 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.
For more information on WPS, visit the Wi-Fi Alliance website at www.wi-fi.org. 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. It is designed for simplified Wireless connection and click Next. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 17 Section 2 - 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.
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Section 2 - D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 18 Please wait while the Router/ Access point establishes connection. 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.
Section 2 - D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 18 Please wait while the Router/ Access point establishes connection. 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.
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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. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 19 Section 2 - Click Finish to complete your setup. Installation When this screen appears, you have successfully established connectivity.
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. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 19 Section 2 - Click Finish to complete your setup. Installation When this screen appears, you have successfully established connectivity.
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...or XP, please skip to pages 30, 31 or 32 respectively. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 20 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. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-121 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the Windows® XP ...
...or XP, please skip to pages 30, 31 or 32 respectively. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 20 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. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-121 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the Windows® XP ...
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To connect to the Wireless Security section for available wireless networks in your area. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. If the network is secure, a pop-up to 30 seconds to connect. Enter the security information to connect...connect. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless device. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 21 You must know the encryption key/security settings to connect. Refer to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Configuration ...
To connect to the Wireless Security section for available wireless networks in your area. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. If the network is secure, a pop-up to 30 seconds to connect. Enter the security information to connect...connect. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless device. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 21 You must know the encryption key/security settings to connect. Refer to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Configuration ...