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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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... being exposed. You'll be able to your most frequently accessed networks. 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*. Enjoy the many benefits of stringing ... in bigger homes and for providing high performance wireless connectivity to configure this product to prevent outside intrusion and protect your desktop or notebook PC's USB port. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 4 Product Overview Introduction The DWA-121 Wireless N 150 Pico USB Adapter is great for ...
... being exposed. You'll be able to your most frequently accessed networks. 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*. Enjoy the many benefits of stringing ... in bigger homes and for providing high performance wireless connectivity to configure this product to prevent outside intrusion and protect your desktop or notebook PC's USB port. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 4 Product Overview Introduction The DWA-121 Wireless N 150 Pico USB Adapter is great for ...
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... * Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 5 Section 1 - Product 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...
... * Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 5 Section 1 - Product 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...
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... Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 7 If you through the installation process. Installation Installation This section will walk you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure the software is uninstalled. Section 2 - Getting Started Before installing your...
... Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 7 If you through the installation process. Installation Installation This section will walk you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure the software is uninstalled. Section 2 - Getting Started Before installing your...
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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. Section 2 - Then, click Device Manager. Right-click the adapter you would like to the left of Network Adapters. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 8 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). 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. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. Section 2 - Then, click Device Manager. Right-click the adapter you would like to the left of Network Adapters. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 8 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). From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Manage.
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... feet (14 meters) thick! Position devices so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 10 Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal will degrade your wireless network. Materials and objects such as far away from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices...
... feet (14 meters) thick! Position devices so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 10 Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal will degrade your wireless network. Materials and objects such as far away from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices...
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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. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 11 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. 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 CD-ROM drive). Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run.
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 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. 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 CD-ROM drive). Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run.
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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 - 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
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Enter the network name (SSID) manually. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will be directed to a wireless network and then click Next. Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to the site survey page. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 15 Click Scan to display the site survey page or click Next to continue. Section 2 -
Enter the network name (SSID) manually. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will be directed to a wireless network and then click Next. Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to the site survey page. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 15 Click Scan to display the site survey page or click Next to continue. Section 2 -
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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. Click Finish to restart my computer now. Installation Click the Scan button to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 16 Section 2 -
If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Click Finish to restart my computer now. Installation Click the Scan button to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Section 2 - It is designed for simplified Wireless connection and click Next.
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... Manager icon on the desktop will show you are using the D-Link Utility as well as the management software. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 20 Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP, please skip to ... desktop. Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. If you how to the wireless adapter. 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.
... Manager icon on the desktop will show you are using the D-Link Utility as well as the management software. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 20 Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP, please skip to ... desktop. Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. If you how to the wireless adapter. 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.
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... highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless device. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that ...are available in your area. Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. To connect to the Wireless Security section for available wireless networks in your area. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless network. D-Link DWA-121...
... highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless device. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that ...are available in your area. Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. To connect to the Wireless Security section for available wireless networks in your area. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless network. D-Link DWA-121...
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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. 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. Write down the number on the screen. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 22 Configuration Personal Identification Number (PIN) To use the PIN method, select PIN (Personal Identification Number) and click Next. Section 3 -
Make sure your access point or wireless router. Once you click Next, you will have two minutes to the manufacture's manual for instructions. 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. Write down the number on the screen. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 22 Configuration Personal Identification Number (PIN) To use the PIN method, select PIN (Personal Identification Number) and click Next. Section 3 -
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Configuration The adapter will try to establish connectivity to complete your access point or wireless router. Click Finish to your setup. When this screen appears, you have successfully established connectivity. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 23 Section 3 -
Configuration The adapter will try to establish connectivity to complete your access point or wireless router. Click Finish to your setup. When this screen appears, you have successfully established connectivity. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 23 Section 3 -
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... Details: The Profile Details section will automatically be created. Section 3 - D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 25 Allow up to 30 seconds to connect to create, edit, and delete 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...
... Details: The Profile Details section will automatically be created. Section 3 - D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 25 Allow up to 30 seconds to connect to create, edit, and delete 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...
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.... (Ad-hoc mode is not supported) Security Type: Select the type of the wireless network. Network Type: Select the network type. Please refer to the Wireless Security section for your settings. Section 3 - Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 26 Configuration Add Profile You may add a new network by clicking...
.... (Ad-hoc mode is not supported) Security Type: Select the type of the wireless network. Network Type: Select the network type. Please refer to the Wireless Security section for your settings. Section 3 - Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 26 Configuration Add Profile You may add a new network by clicking...
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Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 27 Section 3 - SSID: Displays the SSID of security used. Security Type: Select the type of the network. Configuration Modify Profile You may edit an existing profile by selecting the profile and clicking the Modify button from the My Wireless Networks page. Please refer to save your profile (e.g. Network Type: Displays the network type.
Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 27 Section 3 - SSID: Displays the SSID of security used. Security Type: Select the type of the network. Configuration Modify Profile You may edit an existing profile by selecting the profile and clicking the Modify button from the My Wireless Networks page. Please refer to save your profile (e.g. Network Type: Displays the network type.
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... using the SSID) and click the Connect button. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 30 If you TCP/IP settings for more information. Select Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows® 7 Windows 7 users may use the built-in your wireless adapter for help with connecting to access the utility. ...Click on the center of your area. Most utilities will display any available wireless networks in wireless utility. or Right-click on the wireless computer icon in this manual for your system tray (lower-right corner next to the Windows 7 utility as...
... using the SSID) and click the Connect button. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 30 If you TCP/IP settings for more information. Select Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows® 7 Windows 7 users may use the built-in your wireless adapter for help with connecting to access the utility. ...Click on the center of your area. Most utilities will display any available wireless networks in wireless utility. or Right-click on the wireless computer icon in this manual for your system tray (lower-right corner next to the Windows 7 utility as...