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... 7 Disable Other Wireless Adapters 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 10 Adapter Installation 11 Wireless Security 31 What is WPA 31 Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase 32 Using the D-Link Wireless Connection 32 Using Windows® Vista 34 Using the Windows® XP Utility 36 Configure WPA/WPA2 (RADIUS 38 Using the... IP address 49 Windows® XP/2000 Users 49 Windows Vista® Users 50 Technical Specifications 51 Contacting Technical Support 52 Warranty 53 Registration 59 D-Link DWA-131 User Manual
... 7 Disable Other Wireless Adapters 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 10 Adapter Installation 11 Wireless Security 31 What is WPA 31 Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase 32 Using the D-Link Wireless Connection 32 Using Windows® Vista 34 Using the Windows® XP Utility 36 Configure WPA/WPA2 (RADIUS 38 Using the... IP address 49 Windows® XP/2000 Users 49 Windows Vista® Users 50 Technical Specifications 51 Contacting Technical Support 52 Warranty 53 Registration 59 D-Link DWA-131 User Manual
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Section 1 - Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link DWA-131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter • 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 or higher) • 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-131 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link DWA-131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter • 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 or higher) • 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-131 User Manual
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...a convenient solution for providing high performance wireless connectivity to help you step-by Wireless N technology, the DWA-131 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception than 802.11g*. This USB Adapter supports WPA and WPA2...Powered by -step through the installation process. D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you . Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Product Overview Introduction The DWA-131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter is included with this... desktop or notebook PCs. Environmental conditions will vary. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual
...a convenient solution for providing high performance wireless connectivity to help you step-by Wireless N technology, the DWA-131 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception than 802.11g*. This USB Adapter supports WPA and WPA2...Powered by -step through the installation process. D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you . Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Product Overview Introduction The DWA-131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter is included with this... desktop or notebook PCs. Environmental conditions will vary. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual
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D-Link DWA-131 User Manual no external power source required • USB 2.0 standard* • You can securely connect to achieve the best reception possible • Supports Infrastructure networks ....11g compatible • Draft 802.11n compliant • Powered by the USB port; You may also use 802.1x for wireless authentication. • Position the DWA-131 almost anywhere in your data and communication than has previously been available.
D-Link DWA-131 User Manual no external power source required • USB 2.0 standard* • You can securely connect to achieve the best reception possible • Supports Infrastructure networks ....11g compatible • Draft 802.11n compliant • Powered by the USB port; You may also use 802.1x for wireless authentication. • Position the DWA-131 almost anywhere in your data and communication than has previously been available.
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Refer to a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point and establish connectivity. WPS Button Press the WPS button to automatically connect to page 19. Section 1 - D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Product Overview Hardware Overview USB Port Used to connect the DWA-131 to your computer.
Refer to a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point and establish connectivity. WPS Button Press the WPS button to automatically connect to page 19. Section 1 - D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Product Overview Hardware Overview USB Port Used to connect the DWA-131 to your computer.
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Getting Started Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters... you want to connect to Remove Existing Installations If you've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the software is uninstalled. Windows® XP users may cause a conflict with the new software. To... and Features. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Also, if you plan to load when your...
Getting Started Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters... you want to connect to Remove Existing Installations If you've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the software is uninstalled. Windows® XP users may cause a conflict with the new software. To... and Features. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Also, if you plan to load when your...
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To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to the left of Network Adapters. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. Section 2 - From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual
To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to the left of Network Adapters. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. Section 2 - From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual
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The adapter is now disabled. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. Section 2 - When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual If you would like to disable the adapter. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable.
The adapter is now disabled. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. Section 2 - When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual If you would like to disable the adapter. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable.
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...transmits a signal even if the phone in not in mind, however, that is minimized. 2. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your wireless signal. 4. Be aware ... walls with insulation, water (fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will travel straight through drywall or open doorways. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 10 Building Materials make a difference. Section 2 - Make sure your wireless connection may have a negative effect on the types...
...transmits a signal even if the phone in not in mind, however, that is minimized. 2. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your wireless signal. 4. Be aware ... walls with insulation, water (fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will travel straight through drywall or open doorways. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 10 Building Materials make a difference. Section 2 - Make sure your wireless connection may have a negative effect on the types...
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When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. Turn on your CD-ROM drive). If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-131 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. Click Install Drivers D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 11 In the run box type "D:\DWA131.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer, go to Start > Run. Section 2 - Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-131 USB Adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD.
When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. Turn on your CD-ROM drive). If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-131 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. Click Install Drivers D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 11 In the run box type "D:\DWA131.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer, go to Start > Run. Section 2 - Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-131 USB Adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD.
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To install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-131, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 12 Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. Click Next By default setup will appear. Section 2 -
To install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-131, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 12 Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. Click Next By default setup will appear. Section 2 -
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Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. If you to page 17. Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 13 The following instructions will now appear. 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). Section 2 - If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel.
Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. If you to page 17. Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 13 The following instructions will now appear. 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). Section 2 - If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel.
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Section 2 - Click Scan to the site survey page. Enter the network name (SSID) manually. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 14 Select the network name (SSID) and click Next. Click Next Click the Scan button to Manually type your Network Name or using the Wifi protected Setup (WPS). Installation Wireless Connection Wizard Connect to your network by selecting to display a list of wireless networks (site survey).
Section 2 - Click Scan to the site survey page. Enter the network name (SSID) manually. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 14 Select the network name (SSID) and click Next. Click Next Click the Scan button to Manually type your Network Name or using the Wifi protected Setup (WPS). Installation Wireless Connection Wizard Connect to your network by selecting to display a list of wireless networks (site survey).
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Section 2 - Installation Click Finish to restart my computer now. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue. Click Finish D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 15
Section 2 - Installation Click Finish to restart my computer now. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue. Click Finish D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 15
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D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 16 Then, press the WPS button on the adaper and holding for two seconds until the wizard screen comes up. Note: You may ...
D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 16 Then, press the WPS button on the adaper and holding for two seconds until the wizard screen comes up. Note: You may ...
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... wireless adapter. Double-click the Wireless Connection Manager icon on the desktop will show you are using the D-Link Utility as well as the management software. Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 17 Section 3 - The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related...
... wireless adapter. Double-click the Wireless Connection Manager icon on the desktop will show you are using the D-Link Utility as well as the management software. Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 17 Section 3 - The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related...
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... appear. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless connection. WPS Button: Connect to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. Activate Button: Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down menu and click Activate to connect. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 18
... appear. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless connection. WPS Button: Connect to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. Activate Button: Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down menu and click Activate to connect. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 18
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... established by the wireless adapter's utility. "Personal Identification Number" (PIN) is designed for more information on the access point or wireless router within 120 seconds. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 19 Entering this number in the utility that connects you with the intended wireless network. It is a virtual button in the utility of...
... established by the wireless adapter's utility. "Personal Identification Number" (PIN) is designed for more information on the access point or wireless router within 120 seconds. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 19 Entering this number in the utility that connects you with the intended wireless network. It is a virtual button in the utility of...
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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. Press the WPS button located on the adapter and hold for two seconds until the wizard screen appears. 2. To connect to continue. Section 3 - D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 20 Configuration Push Button 1.
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. Press the WPS button located on the adapter and hold for two seconds until the wizard screen appears. 2. To connect to continue. Section 3 - D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 20 Configuration Push Button 1.
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... point or wireless router. Once you click Next, you want to connect using the PBC method, refer to the manufacture's manual for instructions. Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 21 To use the PIN method, select PIN (Personal Identification Number) and click Next. Please refer to page 14. Section 3 -
... point or wireless router. Once you click Next, you want to connect using the PBC method, refer to the manufacture's manual for instructions. Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 21 To use the PIN method, select PIN (Personal Identification Number) and click Next. Please refer to page 14. Section 3 -