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... 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 User Manual 2
... 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 User Manual 2
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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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... multiple adapters at different times, 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 Windows® 7, Vista® and XP users may cause a conflict...
... multiple adapters at different times, 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 Windows® 7, Vista® and XP users may cause a conflict...
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Section 2 - The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 12 Installation Please select your language from the list and click Next to continue.
Section 2 - The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 12 Installation Please select your language from the list and click Next to continue.
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Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 20 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. The manager provides the user an ... If you how to configure your desktop. Section 3 - 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. Double-click the Wireless Connection Manager icon on...
Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 20 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. The manager provides the user an ... If you how to configure your desktop. Section 3 - 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. Double-click the Wireless Connection Manager icon on...
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...connect. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 21 You must know the encryption key/security settings to connect. If the network is secure, a pop-up to 30 seconds to connect. Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. Allow up window will ...connect to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is secure. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless device. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless network. Refer to the Wireless Security section for available wireless networks...
...connect. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 21 You must know the encryption key/security settings to connect. If the network is secure, a pop-up to 30 seconds to connect. Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. Allow up window will ...connect to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is secure. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless device. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless network. Refer to the Wireless Security section for available wireless networks...
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... Internet, check you are using the SSID) and click the Connect button. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 30 Section 3 - Configuration Connect to a network. If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on a network (displayed using another company's utility or Windows 2000, please refer to the user manual of the bubble to the Networking...
... Internet, check you are using the SSID) and click the Connect button. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 30 Section 3 - Configuration Connect to a network. If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on a network (displayed using another company's utility or Windows 2000, please refer to the user manual of the bubble to the Networking...
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...option similar to access the utility. Click on a network (displayed using another company's utility or Windows 2000, please refer to the user manual of the bubble to the Windows Vista utility as seen below. Refer to the Networking Basics section in your system tray (lower-right... the Connect button. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 31 or Right-click on the center of your wireless adapter. If you TCP/IP settings for more information. Configuration Connect to a network. Section 3 - Select Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows Vista® Windows Vista users may use the...
...option similar to access the utility. Click on a network (displayed using another company's utility or Windows 2000, please refer to the user manual of the bubble to the Windows Vista utility as seen below. Refer to the Networking Basics section in your system tray (lower-right... the Connect button. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 31 or Right-click on the center of your wireless adapter. If you TCP/IP settings for more information. Configuration Connect to a network. Section 3 - Select Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows Vista® Windows Vista users may use the...
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D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 32 If you get a good signal but ...next to access the utility. The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to a Wireless Network Using Windows® XP Windows XP users may use the built-in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility). Section 3 - Select View Available Wireless... Networks. Refer to a wireless network. Configuration Connect to the Windows XP utility as seen below. The following instructions are using the SSID) and click the Connect button. Most ...
D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 32 If you get a good signal but ...next to access the utility. The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to a Wireless Network Using Windows® XP Windows XP users may use the built-in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility). Section 3 - Select View Available Wireless... Networks. Refer to a wireless network. Configuration Connect to the Windows XP utility as seen below. The following instructions are using the SSID) and click the Connect button. Most ...
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Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using Windows® 7 It is recommended to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. The utility will need to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless icon in your area. If you are joining an existing network, you will display any available wireless networks in your wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 36 Section 4 - Click on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner). 2.
Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using Windows® 7 It is recommended to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. The utility will need to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless icon in your area. If you are joining an existing network, you will display any available wireless networks in your wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 36 Section 4 - Click on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner). 2.
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If you would like to connect to the Networking Basics section in this manual for your computer tries to connect to the router. Refer to and click the Connect button. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for more information. 4. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 37 The following window appears while your wireless adapter. Section 4 - Wireless Security 3.
If you would like to connect to the Networking Basics section in this manual for your computer tries to connect to the router. Refer to and click the Connect button. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for more information. 4. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 37 The following window appears while your wireless adapter. Section 4 - Wireless Security 3.
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Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA Passphrase Using Windows Vista® It is recommended to a network. 2. Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Select ... your wireless adapter. Section 4 - If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 39 Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to and click Connect.
Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA Passphrase Using Windows Vista® It is recommended to a network. 2. Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Select ... your wireless adapter. Section 4 - If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 39 Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to and click Connect.
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...know the WPA-PSK key being used. 1. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 41 If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to enable WPA-PSK on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. Open the Windows XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your ...wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the Windows® XP Utility It is recommended ...
...know the WPA-PSK key being used. 1. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 41 If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to enable WPA-PSK on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. Open the Windows XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your ...wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the Windows® XP Utility It is recommended ...
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How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? Select the Hardware Tab. Go to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-121. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 44 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. Section 5 - 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? Select the Hardware Tab. Go to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-121. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 44 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. Section 5 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to Start > My Computer > Properties. Read the following examples.) 1.
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... the LED indicators for the broadband modem are indicating normal activity. The computer does not recognize the DWA-121 Wireless N 150 Pico USB Adapter. The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting.) D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 46 If Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the adapter, try a different port. Section 5 - Confirm your...
... the LED indicators for the broadband modem are indicating normal activity. The computer does not recognize the DWA-121 Wireless N 150 Pico USB Adapter. The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting.) D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 46 If Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the adapter, try a different port. Section 5 - Confirm your...
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Select the Device Manager D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 48 Section 5 - Troubleshooting Windows® 7 Troubleshooting Go to Start > Computer > Properties.
Select the Device Manager D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 48 Section 5 - Troubleshooting Windows® 7 Troubleshooting Go to Start > Computer > Properties.
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...2000 Users • Click on your router. In the run this application. • For all additional prompt windows inquiring of running the command prompt application, select Yes, OK, or Continue. • At the prompt,... and the settings on Start > Run. 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 run box ...If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your IP address, please follow the steps below. Appendix B - D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 55
...2000 Users • Click on your router. In the run this application. • For all additional prompt windows inquiring of running the command prompt application, select Yes, OK, or Continue. • At the prompt,... and the settings on Start > Run. 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 run box ...If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your IP address, please follow the steps below. Appendix B - D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 55
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...From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties. • Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter (or other adapter) which will be connected to your router. • Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) ...please follow the steps below: Windows® XP/2000 Users • Windows XP - Click on the Network Connections icon. Double-click on Start > Control Panel. Make sure you need to save your IP address 192.168.0.X where X is 192.168.0.1, make your settings. Windows 2000 - D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 56 Appendix B...
...From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties. • Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter (or other adapter) which will be connected to your router. • Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) ...please follow the steps below: Windows® XP/2000 Users • Windows XP - Click on the Network Connections icon. Double-click on Start > Control Panel. Make sure you need to save your IP address 192.168.0.X where X is 192.168.0.1, make your settings. Windows 2000 - D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 56 Appendix B...
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...address on Manage network connections along the left panel in Classic View). Double-click on the Wireless Network Connection which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter. • Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP /IPv4) and click Properties. • Click Use the ...or gateway. • The Secondary DNS is optional (you are in the window. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 57 Networking Basics Windows 7/Vista® Users • Click on Start > Control Panel (make your settings. For Windows 7, click on Change adapter settings. • Right-click on the Network...
...address on Manage network connections along the left panel in Classic View). Double-click on the Wireless Network Connection which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter. • Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP /IPv4) and click Properties. • Click Use the ...or gateway. • The Secondary DNS is optional (you are in the window. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 57 Networking Basics Windows 7/Vista® Users • Click on Start > Control Panel (make your settings. For Windows 7, click on Change adapter settings. • Right-click on the Network...