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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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... to your PC or dismantling your desktop computer case, the DWA-131 can enable Draft 802.11n wireless connectivity by -step through the installation process. The D-Link Wireless Manager is designed for desktop or notebook PCs. Compact in size, robust in speed the DWA-131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for... virtually anywhere in bigger homes and for providing high performance wireless connectivity to prevent outside intrusion and protect your desktop or notebook PC's USB port. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual
... to your PC or dismantling your desktop computer case, the DWA-131 can enable Draft 802.11n wireless connectivity by -step through the installation process. The D-Link Wireless Manager is designed for desktop or notebook PCs. Compact in size, robust in speed the DWA-131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for... virtually anywhere in bigger homes and for providing high performance wireless connectivity to prevent outside intrusion and protect your desktop or notebook PC's USB port. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual
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.... 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 You may also use 802.1x for your workspace to a wireless network using WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi...
.... 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 You may also use 802.1x for your workspace to a wireless network using WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi...
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Refer to your computer. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Product Overview Hardware Overview USB Port Used to connect the DWA-131 to page 19. Section 1 - WPS Button Press the WPS button to automatically connect to a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point and establish connectivity.
Refer to your computer. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Product Overview Hardware Overview USB Port Used to connect the DWA-131 to page 19. Section 1 - WPS Button Press the WPS button to automatically connect to a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point and establish connectivity.
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... a conflict with the new software. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual If you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure any built-in wireless adapters • Verify the settings ...such as the SSID and security settings of wireless adapters • Disable any software is uninstalled before installing your D-Link adapter. Section 2 - Some utilities may use multiple adapters at different times, make sure the software is uninstalled. To remove ...
... a conflict with the new software. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual If you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure any built-in wireless adapters • Verify the settings ...such as the SSID and security settings of wireless adapters • Disable any software is uninstalled before installing your D-Link adapter. Section 2 - Some utilities may use multiple adapters at different times, make sure the software is uninstalled. To remove ...
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Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable and select Disable. Section 2 - Right-click the adapter you would like to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties.
Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable and select Disable. Section 2 - Right-click the adapter you would like to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties.
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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. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. If you would like to disable the adapter. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual The adapter is now disabled.
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. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. If you would like to disable the adapter. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual The adapter is now disabled.
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... of walls and ceilings between network devices. Building Materials make a difference. Keep your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 10 Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise. 5. The key to maximizing...
... of walls and ceilings between network devices. Building Materials make a difference. Keep your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 10 Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise. 5. The key to maximizing...
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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. In the run box type "D:\DWA131.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer, go to Start > Run. Click Install Drivers D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 11 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. Turn on your CD-ROM drive). Section 2 - When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers.
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. In the run box type "D:\DWA131.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer, go to Start > Run. Click Install Drivers D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 11 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. Turn on your CD-ROM drive). Section 2 - When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers.
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Click Next By default setup will appear. Click Next Select the Program Files folder 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 Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Section 2 -
Click Next By default setup will appear. Click Next Select the Program Files folder 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 Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Section 2 -
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The following instructions will now appear. Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 13 If you to page 17. Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. 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 the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Section 2 -
The following instructions will now appear. Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 13 If you to page 17. Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. 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 the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Section 2 -
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Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 14 Select the network name (SSID) and click Next. Click Next Click the Scan button to the site survey page. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click Scan to Manually type your network by selecting to display the site survey page. Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Installation Wireless Connection Wizard Connect to your Network Name or using the Wifi protected Setup (WPS). Section 2 -
Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 14 Select the network name (SSID) and click Next. Click Next Click the Scan button to the site survey page. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click Scan to Manually type your network by selecting to display the site survey page. Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Installation Wireless Connection Wizard Connect to your Network Name or using the Wifi protected Setup (WPS). Section 2 -
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Section 2 - Click Finish D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 15 Installation Click Finish to restart my computer now. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue.
Section 2 - Click Finish D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 15 Installation Click Finish to restart my computer now. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue.
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... the wizard screen comes up. Press the WPS button on your network by pressing the WPS button on the router/access point to establish connectivity. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 16 Section 2 - Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) Select "Use the WiFi Proctected Setup (WPS)" to your network using the WPS push button configuration...
... the wizard screen comes up. Press the WPS button on your network by pressing the WPS button on the router/access point to establish connectivity. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 16 Section 2 - Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) Select "Use the WiFi Proctected Setup (WPS)" to your network using the WPS push button configuration...
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... related to page 29. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-131 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the Windows® XP Zero Configuration Utility and Vista WLAN Autoconfiguration. Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows Vista®...to the 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. Section 3 - If you how to ...
... related to page 29. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-131 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the Windows® XP Zero Configuration Utility and Vista WLAN Autoconfiguration. Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows Vista®...to the 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. Section 3 - If you how to ...
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...is secure.You must know the encryption key/security settings to connect. Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless connection. Enter the security information to connect (refer to... MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless network. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 18 Refer to the Wireless Security section for available wireless networks in your area. Allow up window will display all ...
...is secure.You must know the encryption key/security settings to connect. Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless connection. Enter the security information to connect (refer to... MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless network. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 18 Refer to the Wireless Security section for available wireless networks in your area. Allow up window will display all ...
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... connects you to the next page for easy setup of the WPS-enabled wireless router or access point connects you with the intended wireless network. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 19 Refer to other WPS-enabled devices. Refer to have the access point or wireless router nearby during setup. "Personal Identification Number" (PIN...
... connects you to the next page for easy setup of the WPS-enabled wireless router or access point connects you with the intended wireless network. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 19 Refer to other WPS-enabled devices. Refer to have the access point or wireless router nearby during setup. "Personal Identification Number" (PIN...
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Press the WPS button located on the adapter and hold for two seconds until the wizard screen appears. 2. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 20 To connect to continue. Section 3 - Configuration Push Button 1. 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.
Press the WPS button located on the adapter and hold for two seconds until the wizard screen appears. 2. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 20 To connect to continue. Section 3 - Configuration Push Button 1. 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.
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...) If you will have 2 minutes to enter this number in your access point or wireless router. Write down the number on the screen. Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 21 Once you click Next, you want to connect using the PBC method, refer to the manufacture's manual for instructions. Enter this number...
...) If you will have 2 minutes to enter this number in your access point or wireless router. Write down the number on the screen. Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 21 Once you click Next, you want to connect using the PBC method, refer to the manufacture's manual for instructions. Enter this number...