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...Adapter Installation 11 Configuration 17 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 17 Wireless Networks 18 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS 19 My Wireless Networks 23 Add Profile 24 Modify Profile 25 Support 26 About 27 Connect to a Wireless Network 28 Using Windows® Vista 28 Using Windows® XP 30 Wireless Security 31 D-Link DWA-125... User Manual What is WPA 31 Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase 32 Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 32 Using Windows® Vista 34 Using the Windows®...
...Adapter Installation 11 Configuration 17 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 17 Wireless Networks 18 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS 19 My Wireless Networks 23 Add Profile 24 Modify Profile 25 Support 26 About 27 Connect to a Wireless Network 28 Using Windows® Vista 28 Using Windows® XP 30 Wireless Security 31 D-Link DWA-125... User Manual What is WPA 31 Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase 32 Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 32 Using Windows® Vista 34 Using the Windows®...
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Section 1 - Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link DWA-125 Wireless 150 USB Adapter • Cradle • Manual and Warranty on CD • D-Link Wireless Connection Manager on CD • Quick Installation Guide System Requirements • A computer or laptop with an available USB 2.0 port • Windows® Vista™, 2000 (Service Pack 4) or XP (Service Pack 2) • CD-ROM Drive • 300MHz processor and at least 64MB of RAM • A draft 802.11n or 802.11g access point or wireless router D-Link DWA-125 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link DWA-125 Wireless 150 USB Adapter • Cradle • Manual and Warranty on CD • D-Link Wireless Connection Manager on CD • Quick Installation Guide System Requirements • A computer or laptop with an available USB 2.0 port • Windows® Vista™, 2000 (Service Pack 4) or XP (Service Pack 2) • CD-ROM Drive • 300MHz processor and at least 64MB of RAM • A draft 802.11n or 802.11g access point or wireless router D-Link DWA-125 User Manual
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... or notebook PC's USB port. Section 1 - D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of wireless connectivity today! * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from being exposed. Product Overview Introduction The DWA-125 Wireless 150 USB Adapter is great for travel and a convenient solution...
... or notebook PC's USB port. Section 1 - D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of wireless connectivity today! * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from being exposed. Product Overview Introduction The DWA-125 Wireless 150 USB Adapter is great for travel and a convenient solution...
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... Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Windows® XP users may cause a conflict with the new software. If you want to connect to use the built-in wireless utility for all adapters. Also, if you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in device manager before installing...
... Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Windows® XP users may cause a conflict with the new software. If you want to connect to use the built-in wireless utility for all adapters. Also, if you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in device manager before installing...
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Right-click the adapter you would like to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable and select Disable. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter.
Right-click the adapter you would like to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable and select Disable. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter.
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If you would like to disable the adapter. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Disabling the adapter will be displayed. The adapter is now disabled. Section 2 - When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable.
If you would like to disable the adapter. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual Disabling the adapter will be displayed. The adapter is now disabled. Section 2 - When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable.
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... studs may limit the range.Typical ranges vary depending on range. Materials and objects such as possible. Keep your wireless signal. 4. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 10 Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other network devices to position..., lights, and home security systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter's range from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your devices so that the signal passes through a wall or ceiling (instead ...
... studs may limit the range.Typical ranges vary depending on range. Materials and objects such as possible. Keep your wireless signal. 4. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 10 Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other network devices to position..., lights, and home security systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter's range from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your devices so that the signal passes through a wall or ceiling (instead ...
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In the run box type "D:\DWA125.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. Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-125 USB Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run. Click Install Drivers D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 11 Section 2 - If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-125 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive.
In the run box type "D:\DWA125.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. Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-125 USB Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run. Click Install Drivers D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 11 Section 2 - If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-125 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive.
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If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Click Next The Wireless Connection Wizard will connect you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). If you to page 15. The following instructions will now appear. Section 2 - Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 13
If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Click Next The Wireless Connection Wizard will connect you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). If you to page 15. The following instructions will now appear. Section 2 - Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 13
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... provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to configure your desktop. If you how to the wireless adapter. Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-125 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the Windows® XP Zero Configuration Utility and Vista WLAN Autoconfiguration...
... provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to configure your desktop. If you how to the wireless adapter. Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-125 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the Windows® XP Zero Configuration Utility and Vista WLAN Autoconfiguration...
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... for easy setup of the WPS-enabled wireless router or access point connects you to have the access point or wireless router nearby during setup. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 19 Section 3 - A connection can be established by the wireless adapter's utility.
... for easy setup of the WPS-enabled wireless router or access point connects you to have the access point or wireless router nearby during setup. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 19 Section 3 - A connection can be established by the wireless adapter's utility.
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To connect to continue. This screen will appear once you have successfully established connection with your network, press the WPS button on your access point or router to your network. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 20 Configuration Push Button 1. Press the WPS button located on the adapter and hold for two seconds until the wizard screen appears. 2. Section 3 -
To connect to continue. This screen will appear once you have successfully established connection with your network, press the WPS button on your access point or router to your network. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 20 Configuration Push Button 1. Press the WPS button located on the adapter and hold for two seconds until the wizard screen appears. 2. Section 3 -
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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 D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 22 Click Finish to your setup. Section 3 -
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 D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 22 Click Finish to your setup. Section 3 -
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... If you are using the SSID) and click the Connect button. or Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. Section 3 - D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 28 The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to the time). If you get a good signal but... of the bubble to a network. Configuration Connect to a wireless network. Most utilities will display any available wireless networks in your wireless adapter for your area. If you TCP/IP settings for help with connecting to a Wireless Network Using Windows® Vista™ Windows®...
... If you are using the SSID) and click the Connect button. or Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. Section 3 - D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 28 The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to the time). If you get a good signal but... of the bubble to a network. Configuration Connect to a wireless network. Most utilities will display any available wireless networks in your wireless adapter for your area. If you TCP/IP settings for help with connecting to a Wireless Network Using Windows® Vista™ Windows®...
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... Windows® XP utility as seen below. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 30 Configuration Connect to the time). The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to the user manual of the bubble to the Networking Basics section in your wireless adapter for Service Pack 2 users. Section 3 - ... but cannot access the Internet, check you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. If you TCP/IP settings for more information. Most utilities will display any available wireless networks in this manual for your system ...
... Windows® XP utility as seen below. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 30 Configuration Connect to the time). The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to the user manual of the bubble to the Networking Basics section in your wireless adapter for Service Pack 2 users. Section 3 - ... but cannot access the Internet, check you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. If you TCP/IP settings for more information. Most utilities will display any available wireless networks in this manual for your system ...
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...WPA-PSK settings, refer to the bottom-right) will appear. 3. Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager It is on your wireless adapter. If you would like to connect to enable WPA-PSK on your wireless router or access point before configuring your desktop... or access point. Click the Show text in the password field box to the network. Click OK to connect to see the passphrase. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 32 Allow up to 30 seconds to know the WPA-PSK passphrase being used. 1. If you are joining an existing network, ...
...WPA-PSK settings, refer to the bottom-right) will appear. 3. Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager It is on your wireless adapter. If you would like to connect to enable WPA-PSK on your wireless router or access point before configuring your desktop... or access point. Click the Show text in the password field box to the network. Click OK to connect to see the passphrase. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 32 Allow up to 30 seconds to know the WPA-PSK passphrase being used. 1. If you are joining an existing network, ...
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... to 30 seconds to enable WPA-PSK on your wireless adapter. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your wireless router or access point before configuring your desktop. Wireless Security It is on all wireless devices. 1. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 33 Make sure you enter the passphrase exactly...
... to 30 seconds to enable WPA-PSK on your wireless adapter. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your wireless router or access point before configuring your desktop. Wireless Security It is on all wireless devices. 1. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 33 Make sure you enter the passphrase exactly...
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... security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. 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). D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 34 Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using...
... security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. 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). D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 34 Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using...
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... connect to and click Connect. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to enable WPA-PSK on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. Section 4 - D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 36 Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the Windows® XP Utility It is recommended to...
... connect to and click Connect. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to enable WPA-PSK on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. Section 4 - D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 36 Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the Windows® XP Utility It is recommended to...
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to Start > My Computer > Properties. Read the following descriptions if you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples.) 1. If you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 39 Go to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-125. Select the Hardware Tab. Section 5 - How do I know if my adapter is installed properly?
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to Start > My Computer > Properties. Read the following descriptions if you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples.) 1. If you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 39 Go to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-125. Select the Hardware Tab. Section 5 - How do I know if my adapter is installed properly?