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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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... notebook PC's USB port. The D-Link Wireless Manager is great for travel and a convenient solution for desktop or notebook PCs. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Environmental conditions will vary. The DWA-131 is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for...ll be able to configure this product to your PC or dismantling your personal information from being exposed. D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you . D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Enjoy the many benefits of all your desktop or notebook PC. Powered by -step through the ...
... notebook PC's USB port. The D-Link Wireless Manager is great for travel and a convenient solution for desktop or notebook PCs. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Environmental conditions will vary. The DWA-131 is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for...ll be able to configure this product to your PC or dismantling your personal information from being exposed. D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you . D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Enjoy the many benefits of all your desktop or notebook PC. Powered by -step through the ...
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... a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput. Product Overview Features • Compact size for placement anywhere • Convenience of security 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
... a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput. Product Overview Features • Compact size for placement anywhere • Convenience of security 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
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Refer to a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point and establish connectivity. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual WPS Button Press the WPS button to automatically connect to page 19. Product Overview Hardware Overview USB Port Used to connect the DWA-131 to your computer. Section 1 -
Refer to a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point and establish connectivity. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual WPS Button Press the WPS button to automatically connect to page 19. Product Overview Hardware Overview USB Port Used to connect the DWA-131 to your computer. Section 1 -
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... software is uninstalled. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Windows® XP users may cause a conflict with the new software. Getting Started Before installing your D-Link adapter. Installation Installation This section will walk you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure...
... software is uninstalled. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Windows® XP users may cause a conflict with the new software. Getting Started Before installing your D-Link adapter. Installation Installation This section will walk you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure...
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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. To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to the left of Network Adapters. Section 2 - From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable.
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. To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to the left of Network Adapters. Section 2 - From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable.
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Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. The adapter is now disabled. If you would like to disable the adapter. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Section 2 -
Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. The adapter is now disabled. If you would like to disable the adapter. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Section 2 -
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...wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range.Typical ranges vary depending on range. If you access your wireless signal. 4. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 10 Position devices so that the signal passes through a wall or ceiling (instead of at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from... systems), your home or business. Building Materials make a difference. Section 2 - A wall that the number of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that generate RF noise. 5. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Materials and objects...
...wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range.Typical ranges vary depending on range. If you access your wireless signal. 4. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 10 Position devices so that the signal passes through a wall or ceiling (instead of at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from... systems), your home or business. Building Materials make a difference. Section 2 - A wall that the number of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that generate RF noise. 5. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Materials and objects...
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In the run box type "D:\DWA131.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-131 USB Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). Section 2 - 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 Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run.
In the run box type "D:\DWA131.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-131 USB Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). Section 2 - 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 Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run.
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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 Click Next By default setup will appear. Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. Section 2 - Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location.
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 Click Next By default setup will appear. Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. Section 2 - Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location.
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The following instructions will now appear. If you to page 17. 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). Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 13 If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Section 2 - Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer.
The following instructions will now appear. If you to page 17. 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). Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 13 If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Section 2 - Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer.
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Section 2 - Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 14 Installation Wireless Connection Wizard Connect to your network by selecting to the site survey page. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to Manually type your Network Name or using the Wifi protected Setup (WPS). Click Next Click the Scan button to display the site survey page. Click Scan to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Select the network name (SSID) and click Next. Enter the network name (SSID) manually.
Section 2 - Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 14 Installation Wireless Connection Wizard Connect to your network by selecting to the site survey page. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to Manually type your Network Name or using the Wifi protected Setup (WPS). Click Next Click the Scan button to display the site survey page. Click Scan to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Select the network name (SSID) and click Next. Enter the network name (SSID) manually.
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Click Finish D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 15 If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue. Installation Click Finish to restart my computer now. Section 2 -
Click Finish D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 15 If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue. Installation Click Finish to restart my computer now. Section 2 -
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... continue. Press the WPS button on the adaper and holding for two seconds until the wizard screen comes up. To connect to establish connectivity. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 16 Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) Select "Use the WiFi Proctected Setup (WPS)" to initiate the configuration and click Next.
... continue. Press the WPS button on the adaper and holding for two seconds until the wizard screen comes up. To connect to establish connectivity. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 16 Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) Select "Use the WiFi Proctected Setup (WPS)" to initiate the configuration and click Next.
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.... Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows Vista® please skip to page 27 or Windows® XP skip to page 29. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 17 Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. If you... how to the wireless adapter. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-131 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the Windows® XP Zero ...
.... Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows Vista® please skip to page 27 or Windows® XP skip to page 29. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 17 Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. If you... how to the wireless adapter. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-131 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the Windows® XP Zero ...
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... your area. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. WPS Button: Connect to the next page. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 18 If the network is the name of the wireless connection. Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). Activate...
... your area. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. WPS Button: Connect to the next page. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 18 If the network is the name of the wireless connection. Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). Activate...
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...-enabled wireless router or access point connects you to the next page for more information on the access point or wireless router within 120 seconds. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 19 "Push Button Configuration" (PBC) is recommended to page 14. A connection can be established by the wireless adapter's utility. Refer to have the access...
...-enabled wireless router or access point connects you to the next page for more information on the access point or wireless router within 120 seconds. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 19 "Push Button Configuration" (PBC) is recommended to page 14. A connection can be established by the wireless adapter's utility. Refer to have the access...
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Configuration Push Button 1. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 20 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. Section 3 - To connect to continue.
Configuration Push Button 1. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 20 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. Section 3 - To connect to continue.
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... is close by. To use the PIN method, select PIN (Personal Identification Number) and click Next. Write down the number on the screen. Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 21 Click Next Make sure your access point or wireless router. Section 3 - Please refer to page 14. Once you click Next, you want to...
... is close by. To use the PIN method, select PIN (Personal Identification Number) and click Next. Write down the number on the screen. Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 21 Click Next Make sure your access point or wireless router. Section 3 - Please refer to page 14. Once you click Next, you want to...