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... Windows® Vista 34 Using the Windows® XP Utility 36 Configure WPA/WPA2 (RADIUS 38 Using the D-Link Wireless Connection 38 Troubleshooting 39 Wireless Basics 43 Wireless Modes 47 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... 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
... Windows® Vista 34 Using the Windows® XP Utility 36 Configure WPA/WPA2 (RADIUS 38 Using the D-Link Wireless Connection 38 Troubleshooting 39 Wireless Basics 43 Wireless Modes 47 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... 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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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 Section 1 -
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... guides you . The D-Link Wireless Manager is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for those that demand higher bandwidth networking. Environmental conditions will vary. This USB Adapter supports WPA and WPA2 encryption to your desktop computer case, the DWA-131 can enable Draft 802.11n wireless connectivity by Wireless N technology, the DWA-131 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception...
... guides you . The D-Link Wireless Manager is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for those that demand higher bandwidth networking. Environmental conditions will vary. This USB Adapter supports WPA and WPA2 encryption to your desktop computer case, the DWA-131 can enable Draft 802.11n wireless connectivity by Wireless N technology, the DWA-131 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception...
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...required • USB 2.0 standard* • You can securely connect to achieve the best reception possible • Supports Infrastructure networks via an access point • User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities * Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Product Overview Features • Compact size for...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. Section 1 -
...required • USB 2.0 standard* • You can securely connect to achieve the best reception possible • Supports Infrastructure networks via an access point • User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities * Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Product Overview Features • Compact size for...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. Section 1 -
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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. Section 1 - 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. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual WPS Button Press the WPS button to automatically connect to page 19. Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview USB Port Used to connect the DWA-131 to your computer.
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...in wireless adapters • Verify the settings such as the SSID and security settings of the network(s) you want to connect to Remove Existing Installations If you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure the utilities are not set to ...Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Some utilities may use multiple adapters at different times, make sure any software is uninstalled before installing your computer boots up. Also...
...in wireless adapters • Verify the settings such as the SSID and security settings of the network(s) you want to connect to Remove Existing Installations If you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure the utilities are not set to ...Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Some utilities may use multiple adapters at different times, make sure any software is uninstalled before installing your computer boots up. Also...
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...degree angle appears to a minimum - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that is minimized. 2. If you access ...your wireless network. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Keep the number of your network using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as possible. Try to follow these basic guidelines: 1. D-Link DWA-131...
...degree angle appears to a minimum - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that is minimized. 2. If you access ...your wireless network. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Keep the number of your network using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as possible. Try to follow these basic guidelines: 1. D-Link DWA-131...
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If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 13 Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. Section 2 - 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 17. The following instructions will now appear.
If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 13 Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. Section 2 - 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 17. The following instructions will now appear.
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Click Next Click the Scan button to display the site survey page. Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Scan to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Installation Wireless Connection Wizard Connect to your Network Name or using the Wifi protected Setup (WPS). If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to Manually type your network by selecting to the site survey page. Select the network name (SSID) and click Next. Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 14 Section 2 -
Click Next Click the Scan button to display the site survey page. Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Scan to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Installation Wireless Connection Wizard Connect to your Network Name or using the Wifi protected Setup (WPS). If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to Manually type your network by selecting to the site survey page. Select the network name (SSID) and click Next. Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 14 Section 2 -
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... initiate the configuration and click Next. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 16 Section 2 - Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) Select "Use the WiFi Proctected Setup (WPS)" to your network by pressing the WPS button on the adaper and holding for two seconds until the wizard screen comes up. To connect to continue. Then, press the...
... initiate the configuration and click Next. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 16 Section 2 - Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) Select "Use the WiFi Proctected Setup (WPS)" to your network by pressing the WPS button on the adaper and holding for two seconds until the wizard screen comes up. To connect to continue. Then, press the...
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... section will start the Configuration. If you how to configure your desktop. 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. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 17 Section 3 - Double-click the Wireless Connection Manager icon on the desktop will show you are using the...
... section will start the Configuration. If you how to configure your desktop. 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. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 17 Section 3 - Double-click the Wireless Connection Manager icon on the desktop will show you are using the...
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... network profile from the drop-down menu and click Activate to the Wireless Security section for available wireless networks in your area. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 18 WPS Button: Connect to connect. Section 3 - SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is secure.You must know the encryption key/security settings to a wireless network using Wi...
... network profile from the drop-down menu and click Activate to the Wireless Security section for available wireless networks in your area. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 18 WPS Button: Connect to connect. Section 3 - SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is secure.You must know the encryption key/security settings to a wireless network using Wi...
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...enabled wireless router or access point connects you to page 14. Refer to other WPS-enabled devices. It is designed for more information on the access point or wireless router within 120 seconds. For more information. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 19 Entering this number... in the utility that connects you with the intended wireless network. "Personal Identification Number" (PIN) is a virtual button in the...
...enabled wireless router or access point connects you to page 14. Refer to other WPS-enabled devices. It is designed for more information on the access point or wireless router within 120 seconds. For more information. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 19 Entering this number... in the utility that connects you with the intended wireless network. "Personal Identification Number" (PIN) is a virtual button in the...
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Section 3 - 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. To connect to continue.
Section 3 - 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. To connect to continue.
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... your access point or wireless router. Section 3 - Once you click Next, you want to connect using the PBC method, refer to enter this number in your access point or wireless router is close by. Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 21 Configuration Personal Identification Number (PIN) If you will have 2 minutes to page...
... your access point or wireless router. Section 3 - Once you click Next, you want to connect using the PBC method, refer to enter this number in your access point or wireless router is close by. Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 21 Configuration Personal Identification Number (PIN) If you will have 2 minutes to page...
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Click Finish D-Link DWA-131 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-131 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.
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... edit a current profile (refer to the wireless network. Delete: Click Delete to use a profile. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 23 Activate: Click Activate to remove a profile. Configuration My Wireless Networks The My Wireless Networks page will allow you connect to a network using the Wireless Networks page, a profile will display information about the wireless network...
... edit a current profile (refer to the wireless network. Delete: Click Delete to use a profile. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 23 Activate: Click Activate to remove a profile. Configuration My Wireless Networks The My Wireless Networks page will allow you connect to a network using the Wireless Networks page, a profile will display information about the wireless network...
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Section 3 - D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 24 SSID: Enter the SSID of security used. Configuration Add Profile You may add a new network by clicking the New button from the My Wireless Networks page. If you are connecting to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. (Ad-hoc mode is not supported) Security Type: Select the...
Section 3 - D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 24 SSID: Enter the SSID of security used. Configuration Add Profile You may add a new network by clicking the New button from the My Wireless Networks page. If you are connecting to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. (Ad-hoc mode is not supported) Security Type: Select the...
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If you are using the SSID) and click the Connect button. or Right-click on a network (displayed using another company's utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the time). Click on the wireless computer ...® users may use the built-in this manual for more information. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 28 If you TCP/IP settings for help with connecting to the Networking Basics section in wireless utility. Select Connect to access the utility. Configuration Connect to the Windows Vista® utility as seen below. Most utilities will display...
If you are using the SSID) and click the Connect button. or Right-click on a network (displayed using another company's utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the time). Click on the wireless computer ...® users may use the built-in this manual for more information. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 28 If you TCP/IP settings for help with connecting to the Networking Basics section in wireless utility. Select Connect to access the utility. Configuration Connect to the Windows Vista® utility as seen below. Most utilities will display...
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It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 29 Section 3 - If the connection fails, please verify that is on the wireless router. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on your router and click Connect. Configuration Enter the same security key or passphrase that the security settings are correct.
It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 29 Section 3 - If the connection fails, please verify that is on the wireless router. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on your router and click Connect. Configuration Enter the same security key or passphrase that the security settings are correct.