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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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... in bigger homes and for desktop or notebook PCs. The D-Link Wireless Manager is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for those that demand higher bandwidth networking. The DWA-125 is great for travel and a convenient solution for providing high performance wireless connectivity to a Wireless N™ router and stay connected from being exposed. Powered by -step... rate. Section 1 - Instead of all your desktop or notebook PC. You'll be able to configure this USB Adapter to your most frequently accessed networks. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual
... in bigger homes and for desktop or notebook PCs. The D-Link Wireless Manager is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for those that demand higher bandwidth networking. The DWA-125 is great for travel and a convenient solution for providing high performance wireless connectivity to a Wireless N™ router and stay connected from being exposed. Powered by -step... rate. Section 1 - Instead of all your desktop or notebook PC. You'll be able to configure this USB Adapter to your most frequently accessed networks. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual
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Refer to your computer. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual USB Port Used to connect the DWA-125 to pg 19. Product Overview Hardware Overview WPS Button Press the WPS button to automatically connect to a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point and establish connectivity. Section 1 -
Refer to your computer. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual USB Port Used to connect the DWA-125 to pg 19. Product Overview Hardware Overview WPS Button Press the WPS button to automatically connect to a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point and establish connectivity. Section 1 -
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...devices so that the wireless signals must pass through, may have a negative effect on the types of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the signal will degrade your wireless network. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may limit the range... use. The key to a minimum - Building Materials make a difference. Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that is to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 10 Keep the number of at a 45-degree angle appears to follow these basic guidelines: 1....
...devices so that the wireless signals must pass through, may have a negative effect on the types of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the signal will degrade your wireless network. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may limit the range... use. The key to a minimum - Building Materials make a difference. Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that is to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 10 Keep the number of at a 45-degree angle appears to follow these basic guidelines: 1....
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Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 14 Section 2 - Click Next to your wireless network. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to complete your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to establish connectivity. Press the WPS button on your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to your setup.
Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 14 Section 2 - Click Next to your wireless network. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to complete your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to establish connectivity. Press the WPS button on your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to your setup.
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...to page 14. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 19 A connection can be established by the wireless adapter's utility. Refer to the next page 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. ... to other WPS-enabled devices. "Push Button Configuration" (PBC) is designed for more information on the access point or wireless router within 120 seconds. Entering this number in the utility that connects you with the intended wireless network. For more information. Configuration Wi...
...to page 14. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 19 A connection can be established by the wireless adapter's utility. Refer to the next page 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. ... to other WPS-enabled devices. "Push Button Configuration" (PBC) is designed for more information on the access point or wireless router within 120 seconds. Entering this number in the utility that connects you with the intended wireless network. For more information. Configuration Wi...
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To connect to continue. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 20 Press the WPS button located on the adapter and hold for two seconds until the wizard screen appears. 2. This screen will appear once you have successfully established connection with your access point or router to your network, press the WPS button on your network. Configuration Push Button 1. Section 3 -
To connect to continue. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 20 Press the WPS button located on the adapter and hold for two seconds until the wizard screen appears. 2. This screen will appear once you have successfully established connection with your access point or router to your network, press the WPS button on your network. Configuration Push Button 1. Section 3 -
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Enter this number in your access point or wireless router. Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 21 Configuration Personal Identification Number (PIN) If you will have 2 minutes to enter this number in your access point or wireless router. Once you click Next, you want to connect using the PBC method, refer to the ... for instructions. Please refer to page 14. Write down the number on the screen. Click Next Make sure your access point or wireless router is close by. Section 3 - To use the PIN method, select PIN (Personal Identification Number) and click Next.
Enter this number in your access point or wireless router. Click Next D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 21 Configuration Personal Identification Number (PIN) If you will have 2 minutes to enter this number in your access point or wireless router. Once you click Next, you want to connect using the PBC method, refer to the ... for instructions. Please refer to page 14. Write down the number on the screen. Click Next Make sure your access point or wireless router is close by. Section 3 - To use the PIN method, select PIN (Personal Identification Number) and click Next.
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Click Finish to your setup. Configuration The adapter will try to establish connectivity to complete your access point or wireless router. Click Finish D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 22 When this screen appears, you have successfully established connectivity. Section 3 -
Click Finish to your setup. Configuration The adapter will try to establish connectivity to complete your access point or wireless router. Click Finish D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 22 When this screen appears, you have successfully established connectivity. Section 3 -
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... to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. (Ad-hoc mode is not supported) Security Type: Select the type of the wireless network. Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Network Type: Select the network type. OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 24...
... to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. (Ad-hoc mode is not supported) Security Type: Select the type of the wireless network. Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Network Type: Select the network type. OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 24...
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The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on your router and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 29 Section 3 - If the connection fails, please verify that is on the wireless router. Configuration Enter the same security key or passphrase that the security settings are correct.
The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on your router and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 29 Section 3 - If the connection fails, please verify that is on the wireless router. Configuration Enter the same security key or passphrase that the security settings are correct.
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... WEP, through the extensible authentication protocol (EAP). The password can access the network. WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 31 The 2 major improvements over WEP: • Improved data encryption through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is built on a computer's hardware-specific...-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) • WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) What is relatively simple to protect your wireless connection. EAP is built on your wireless router or access point.
... WEP, through the extensible authentication protocol (EAP). The password can access the network. WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 31 The 2 major improvements over WEP: • Improved data encryption through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is built on a computer's hardware-specific...-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) • WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) What is relatively simple to protect your wireless connection. EAP is built on your wireless router or access point.
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..., you will hide it. 4. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 32 Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager It is recommended to the bottom-right) will appear. 3. Unchecking it is using WPA-PSK, the screen (as shown to enable WPA-PSK on your wireless router or access point. If you...
..., you will hide it. 4. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 32 Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager It is recommended to the bottom-right) will appear. 3. Unchecking it is using WPA-PSK, the screen (as shown to enable WPA-PSK on your wireless router or access point. If you...
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Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your wireless router or access point. 5. Click on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. Enter the passphrase exactly as it is recommended to enable WPA-PSK on... New to create a new profile or highlight an existing profile and click Modify. 2. Allow up to 30 seconds to the network. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual ...
Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your wireless router or access point. 5. Click on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. Enter the passphrase exactly as it is recommended to enable WPA-PSK on... New to create a new profile or highlight an existing profile and click Modify. 2. Allow up to 30 seconds to the network. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual ...
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... connect to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 34 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). Highlight the wireless network...
... connect to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 34 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). Highlight the wireless network...
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Wireless Security 3. Enter the same security key or passphrase that the security settings are correct. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 35 The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on your router and click Connect. If the connection fails, please verify that is on the wireless router. Section 4 - It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network.
Wireless Security 3. Enter the same security key or passphrase that the security settings are correct. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 35 The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on your router and click Connect. If the connection fails, please verify that is on the wireless router. Section 4 - It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network.
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... click Connect. Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 36 If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to know the WPA-PSK key being used. 1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system...
... click Connect. Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 36 If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to know the WPA-PSK key being used. 1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system...
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Wireless Security 3. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 37 The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router or access point. Enter the WPA-PSK passphrase and click Connect. Section 4 -
Wireless Security 3. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 37 The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router or access point. Enter the WPA-PSK passphrase and click Connect. Section 4 -
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...make sure to the wireless network and/or the Internet. • Check that the DWA-125 Wireless USB Adapter is default. (Double-click on the wireless router are functioning properly. Make sure that the LED indicators for D-Link products is properly seated in the taskbar. If not, check that the AC power and... mask, gateway, and DNS settings are indicating normal activity. The computer with the broadband connection. • Check that were previously loaded. 3. Troubleshooting 2. The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting.) D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 41 Section 5 -
...make sure to the wireless network and/or the Internet. • Check that the DWA-125 Wireless USB Adapter is default. (Double-click on the wireless router are functioning properly. Make sure that the LED indicators for D-Link products is properly seated in the taskbar. If not, check that the AC power and... mask, gateway, and DNS settings are indicating normal activity. The computer with the broadband connection. • Check that were previously loaded. 3. Troubleshooting 2. The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting.) D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 41 Section 5 -
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...the data you want, when and where you want it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in both home and office environments, and public areas such as Ethernet ...systems support the same protocols as airports, coffee shops and universities. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 43 Under many users. Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to enjoy ... an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A Wireless Router is a cellular computer network that wireless networking delivers.
...the data you want, when and where you want it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in both home and office environments, and public areas such as Ethernet ...systems support the same protocols as airports, coffee shops and universities. D-Link DWA-125 User Manual 43 Under many users. Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to enjoy ... an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A Wireless Router is a cellular computer network that wireless networking delivers.