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... 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 Basics 55 Check your IP address 55 Windows® XP/2000 Users 55 ...Windows 7/Vista® Users 55 Statically Assign an IP address 56 Windows® XP/2000 Users 56 Windows 7/Vista® Users 57 Technical Specifications 58 D-Link DWA-121 ...
... 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 Basics 55 Check your IP address 55 Windows® XP/2000 Users 55 ...Windows 7/Vista® Users 55 Statically Assign an IP address 56 Windows® XP/2000 Users 56 Windows 7/Vista® Users 57 Technical Specifications 58 D-Link DWA-121 ...
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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 - 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
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... benefits of network traf0fic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 4 Product Overview Introduction The DWA-121 Wireless N 150 Pico USB Adapter is designed for use in speed the DWA-121 Wireless N 150 Pico USB Adapter is included with this USB Adapter to prevent outside intrusion and protect your...
... benefits of network traf0fic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 4 Product Overview Introduction The DWA-121 Wireless N 150 Pico USB Adapter is designed for use in speed the DWA-121 Wireless N 150 Pico USB Adapter is included with this USB Adapter to prevent outside intrusion and protect your...
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D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 5 no external power source required • USB 2.0 standard* • You can securely connect to achieve the best reception possible • Supports Infrastructure networks ... adversely affect throughput. 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 • Convenience of Plug...
D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 5 no external power source required • USB 2.0 standard* • You can securely connect to achieve the best reception possible • Supports Infrastructure networks ... adversely affect throughput. 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 • Convenience of Plug...
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... wireless adapter, please make sure any old software: Windows 7 users: Click Start > Control Panel > Uninstall Programs. Windows Vista/XP 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. Section 2 - Also, if you want to connect to load when your D-Link adapter. Windows® 7, Vista® and XP users may...
... wireless adapter, please make sure any old software: Windows 7 users: Click Start > Control Panel > Uninstall Programs. Windows Vista/XP 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. Section 2 - Also, if you want to connect to load when your D-Link adapter. Windows® 7, Vista® and XP users may...
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D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 8 Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Manage. Then, click Device Manager. Section 2 - Right-click the adapter you would like to the left of Network Adapters. 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).
D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 8 Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Manage. Then, click Device Manager. Section 2 - Right-click the adapter you would like to the left of Network Adapters. 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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... effect on the types of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the number of your home or business. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 10 Try to a minimum - Section 2 - Keep the number of at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Materials and objects...
... effect on the types of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the number of your home or business. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 10 Try to a minimum - Section 2 - Keep the number of at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Materials and objects...
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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. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 11 In the run box type "D:\Autorun.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer, go to Start > Run. Turn on your CD-ROM drive). 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. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 11 In the run box type "D:\Autorun.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer, go to Start > Run. Turn on your CD-ROM drive). 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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To manually connect to a wireless network and then click Next. Installation Please wait while the installation wizard configures your wireless network, select Manually connect to your new software installation. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 14 Section 2 -
To manually connect to a wireless network and then click Next. Installation Please wait while the installation wizard configures your wireless network, select Manually connect to your new software installation. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 14 Section 2 -
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Enter the network name (SSID) manually. 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. Section 2 -
Enter the network name (SSID) manually. 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. Section 2 -
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Installation Click the Scan button to restart my computer now. 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). Click Finish to continue. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 16 Section 2 -
Installation Click the Scan button to restart my computer now. 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). Click Finish to continue. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 16 Section 2 -
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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. It is designed for simplified Wireless connection and click Next. 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. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 17 For more information on WPS, visit the Wi-Fi Alliance website at www.wi-fi.org.
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. It is designed for simplified Wireless connection and click Next. 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. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 17 For more information on WPS, visit the Wi-Fi Alliance website at www.wi-fi.org.
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... section will start the Configuration. 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. Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® 7, Vista...®, or XP, please skip to pages 30, 31 or 32 respectively. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 20 The manager provides...
... section will start the Configuration. 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. Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® 7, Vista...®, or XP, please skip to pages 30, 31 or 32 respectively. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 20 The manager provides...
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... to connect. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 21 MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless connection. Refer to the Wireless Security section for available wireless networks in your area. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless device. Enter the security information to connect...
... to connect. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 21 MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless connection. Refer to the Wireless Security section for available wireless networks in your area. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless device. Enter the security information to connect...
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Make sure your access point or wireless router. Once you click Next, you will have two minutes to the manufacture's manual for instructions. Write down the number on the screen. Enter this number in your access point or wireless router. Please refer to enter this number in your access point or wireless router is close by. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 22 Section 3 - Configuration Personal Identification Number (PIN) To use the PIN method, select PIN (Personal Identification Number) and click Next.
Make sure your access point or wireless router. Once you click Next, you will have two minutes to the manufacture's manual for instructions. Write down the number on the screen. Enter this number in your access point or wireless router. Please refer to enter this number in your access point or wireless router is close by. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 22 Section 3 - Configuration Personal Identification Number (PIN) To use the PIN method, select PIN (Personal Identification Number) and click Next.
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Section 3 - D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 23 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 to your setup.
Section 3 - D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 23 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 to your setup.
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...: The Profile Details section will automatically be created. New Button: Click New to create a new wireless network profile (refer to page 23). Activate: Click Activate to remove a profile. Section 3 -...wireless network profiles. Configuration My Wireless Networks The My Wireless Networks page will allow you connect to a network using the Wireless Networks page, a profile will display information about the wireless network such as the network name (SSID), network type (Infrastructure), and if the network is secured. Every time you to the wireless network. D-Link DWA-121...
...: The Profile Details section will automatically be created. New Button: Click New to create a new wireless network profile (refer to page 23). Activate: Click Activate to remove a profile. Section 3 -...wireless network profiles. Configuration My Wireless Networks The My Wireless Networks page will allow you connect to a network using the Wireless Networks page, a profile will display information about the wireless network such as the network name (SSID), network type (Infrastructure), and if the network is secured. Every time you to the wireless network. D-Link DWA-121...
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...Enter the SSID of security used. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 26 Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Please refer to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. (Ad-hoc mode is not supported) Security Type: Select the type of the wireless network. Configuration Add Profile You may add... a new network by clicking the New button from the My Wireless Networks page. If you are connecting to the Wireless Security section for your settings. OK Button: Click ...
...Enter the SSID of security used. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 26 Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Please refer to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. (Ad-hoc mode is not supported) Security Type: Select the type of the wireless network. Configuration Add Profile You may add... a new network by clicking the New button from the My Wireless Networks page. If you are connecting to the Wireless Security section for your settings. OK Button: Click ...
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SSID: Displays the SSID of security used. Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Security Type: Select the type of the network. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. Section 3 - Configuration Modify Profile You may edit an existing profile by selecting the profile and clicking the Modify button from the My Wireless Networks page. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 27 Network Type: Displays the network type. Please refer to save your profile (e.g.
SSID: Displays the SSID of security used. Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Security Type: Select the type of the network. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. Section 3 - Configuration Modify Profile You may edit an existing profile by selecting the profile and clicking the Modify button from the My Wireless Networks page. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 27 Network Type: Displays the network type. Please refer to save your profile (e.g.
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...to a network. Click on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. or Right-click on a network (displayed using another company's utility or Windows 2000, please refer to the user manual of the bubble to a wireless network. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 30 Configuration Connect to the... Networking Basics section in wireless utility. Refer to a Wireless Network Using Windows® 7 Windows 7 users may use the built-in this ...
...to a network. Click on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. or Right-click on a network (displayed using another company's utility or Windows 2000, please refer to the user manual of the bubble to a wireless network. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 30 Configuration Connect to the... Networking Basics section in wireless utility. Refer to a Wireless Network Using Windows® 7 Windows 7 users may use the built-in this ...