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...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 D-Link Wireless Connection 38 Troubleshooting 39 Wireless Basics 43 ...Windows® XP 30 Networking Basics 48 Check your IP address 48 Windows® XP/2000 Users 48 Windows Vista® Users 48 Statically Assign an 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...
...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 D-Link Wireless Connection 38 Troubleshooting 39 Wireless Basics 43 ...Windows® XP 30 Networking Basics 48 Check your IP address 48 Windows® XP/2000 Users 48 Windows Vista® Users 48 Statically Assign an 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...
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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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...If you've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the software is uninstalled. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual If you have a built-in wireless adapter, please... disable it in wireless utility for all adapters. Windows® XP users may cause a conflict with the new software. Some utilities...
...If you've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the software is uninstalled. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual If you have a built-in wireless adapter, please... disable it in wireless utility for all adapters. Windows® XP users may cause a conflict with the new software. Some utilities...
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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. Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next By default setup will appear. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 12 Section 2 -
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. Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next By default setup will appear. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 12 Section 2 -
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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 The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any ...desktop will show you are using the D-Link Utility as well as the management software. Section 3 - Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-131 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the Windows® XP Zero Configuration Utility and Vista...
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 The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any ...desktop will show you are using the D-Link Utility as well as the management software. Section 3 - Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-131 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the Windows® XP Zero Configuration Utility and Vista...
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Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless device. Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). Enter the security information to connect (refer to the Wireless Security section for available ...-down menu and click Activate to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 18 Section 3 - Security: If there is a "lock" icon, this means the wireless network is the name of the wireless network. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. Refer to...
Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless device. Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). Enter the security information to connect (refer to the Wireless Security section for available ...-down menu and click Activate to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 18 Section 3 - Security: If there is a "lock" icon, this means the wireless network is the name of the wireless network. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. Refer to...
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... available wireless networks in wireless utility. The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to a Wireless Network Using Windows Vista® Windows Vista® users may use the built-in your wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 28 If you TCP/IP settings for more information. or Right-click on a network (displayed using another...
... available wireless networks in wireless utility. The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to a Wireless Network Using Windows Vista® Windows Vista® users may use the built-in your wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 28 If you TCP/IP settings for more information. or Right-click on a network (displayed using another...
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...; 2000, please refer to the user manual of the bubble to access the utility. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 30 Refer to the time). Configuration Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows® XP Windows® XP users may use the built-in your system tray (lower-right corner next to ... Service Pack 2 users. or Right-click on the center of your wireless adapter for your TCP/IP settings for help with connecting to the Windows® XP utility as seen below. The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to a wireless network. The following instructions are ...
...; 2000, please refer to the user manual of the bubble to access the utility. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 30 Refer to the time). Configuration Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows® XP Windows® XP users may use the built-in your system tray (lower-right corner next to ... Service Pack 2 users. or Right-click on the center of your wireless adapter for your TCP/IP settings for help with connecting to the Windows® XP utility as seen below. The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to a wireless network. The following instructions are ...
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... Connect to and click Connect. Section 4 - 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). D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 34 If you are joining an existing network, ...you would like to connect to a network. 2. Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using Windows® Vista It is recommended to know the security key...
... Connect to and click Connect. Section 4 - 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). D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 34 If you are joining an existing network, ...you would like to connect to a network. 2. Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using Windows® Vista It is recommended to know the security key...
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.... Open the Windows® XP 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 (SSID) you will need to know the WPA-PSK key being used. 1. Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 36...
.... Open the Windows® XP 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 (SSID) you will need to know the WPA-PSK key being used. 1. Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 36...
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Go to the following descriptions if you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to Start > My Computer > Properties. If you are having problems. The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? Select the Hardware Tab. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-131. Section 5 - Read the following examples. 1. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 39
Go to the following descriptions if you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to Start > My Computer > Properties. If you are having problems. The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? Select the Hardware Tab. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-131. Section 5 - Read the following examples. 1. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 39
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...with the broadband connection. • Check that the LED indicators on the wireless router are functioning properly. The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting.) D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 41 Make sure that the IP Address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS settings are indicating normal ...Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the adapter, make sure the same Service Set Identifier (SSID) is unable to connect to completely remove drivers that the LED indicators for D-Link products is properly seated in the taskbar. The computer does not recognize the DWA-131...
...with the broadband connection. • Check that the LED indicators on the wireless router are functioning properly. The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting.) D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 41 Make sure that the IP Address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS settings are indicating normal ...Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the adapter, make sure the same Service Set Identifier (SSID) is unable to connect to completely remove drivers that the LED indicators for D-Link products is properly seated in the taskbar. The computer does not recognize the DWA-131...
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Appendix B - You may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters. Windows® XP/2000 Users • Click on your adapter. To verify your new D-Link wireless adapter and have established a wireless connection, by default, the TCP/...Windows Vista® Users • Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on Start > Run. Some firewall software programs may need administrative access to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. D-Link DWA-131...
Appendix B - You may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters. Windows® XP/2000 Users • Click on your adapter. To verify your new D-Link wireless adapter and have established a wireless connection, by default, the TCP/...Windows Vista® Users • Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on Start > Run. Some firewall software programs may need administrative access to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. D-Link DWA-131...
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Double-click on Start > Control Panel. Windows® 2000 - From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties. • Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter (or other adapter) which will be connected to your router. • Highlight Internet ...8226; Click OK to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Windows® XP/2000 Users • Windows® XP - Make sure that is not in Classic View. Appendix B - D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 49 Make sure you need to save your router. Click on the ...
Double-click on Start > Control Panel. Windows® 2000 - From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties. • Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter (or other adapter) which will be connected to your router. • Highlight Internet ...8226; Click OK to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Windows® XP/2000 Users • Windows® XP - Make sure that is not in Classic View. Appendix B - D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 49 Make sure you need to save your router. Click on the ...
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Along the left panel in the window, click on Manage network connections. • Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter which will be connected to save your router or network. Make sure that is on the same subnet as your .... • Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that the number you are in use on your settings. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 50 Networking Basics Windows Vista® Users • Click on the Network and Sharing Center icon. Double-click on Start > Control Panel. Make sure you ...
Along the left panel in the window, click on Manage network connections. • Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter which will be connected to save your router or network. Make sure that is on the same subnet as your .... • Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that the number you are in use on your settings. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 50 Networking Basics Windows Vista® Users • Click on the Network and Sharing Center icon. Double-click on Start > Control Panel. Make sure you ...