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...Requirements 3 Introduction 4 Features 5 Hardware Overview 6 Installation 7 Getting Started 7 Remove Existing Installations 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...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
...Requirements 3 Introduction 4 Features 5 Hardware Overview 6 Installation 7 Getting Started 7 Remove Existing Installations 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...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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... Introduction The DWA-131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter is designed for desktop or notebook PCs. Environmental conditions will vary. The DWA-131 is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for use in speed the DWA-131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter is included with this USB Adapter to prevent outside intrusion and protect your desktop or notebook PC. D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you . D-Link DWA-131 User Manual...
... Introduction The DWA-131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter is designed for desktop or notebook PCs. Environmental conditions will vary. The DWA-131 is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for use in speed the DWA-131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter is included with this USB Adapter to prevent outside intrusion and protect your desktop or notebook PC. D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you . D-Link DWA-131 User Manual...
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... uninstalled. If you plan to use the built-in wireless adapters • Verify the settings such as the SSID and security settings of the network(s) you through the installation process. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Installation Installation This section will walk you...
... uninstalled. If you plan to use the built-in wireless adapters • Verify the settings such as the SSID and security settings of the network(s) you through the installation process. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Installation Installation This section will walk you...
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From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to the left of Network Adapters. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Section 2 - To prevent any unused Ethernet adapters). 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. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual
From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to the left of Network Adapters. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Section 2 - To prevent any unused Ethernet adapters). 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. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual
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... solid metal door or aluminum studs may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Be aware 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)...using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as possible. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 10 Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the wireless signals must pass through drywall or open doorways...
... solid metal door or aluminum studs may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Be aware 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)...using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as possible. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 10 Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the wireless signals must pass through drywall or open doorways...
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Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 13 If you to page 17. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. The following instructions will now appear. 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).
Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 13 If you to page 17. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. The following instructions will now appear. 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).
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... wireless adapter. If you how to configure your desktop. The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to page 29. 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. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-131 uses the Wireless...
... wireless adapter. If you how to configure your desktop. The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to page 29. 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. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-131 uses the Wireless...
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...page 14. A connection can be established by the wireless adapter's utility. Refer to have the access point or wireless router nearby during setup. It is a virtual button in the utility of security-enabled Wi-Fi networks. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 19 "Personal Identification Number" (PIN) ...is designed for more information on the access point or wireless router within 120 seconds. Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Wi-Fi ...
...page 14. A connection can be established by the wireless adapter's utility. Refer to have the access point or wireless router nearby during setup. It is a virtual button in the utility of security-enabled Wi-Fi networks. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 19 "Personal Identification Number" (PIN) ...is designed for more information on the access point or wireless router within 120 seconds. Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Wi-Fi ...
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Click Finish D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 22 When this screen appears, you have successfully established connectivity. Click Finish to your setup. Section 3 - Configuration The adapter will try to establish connectivity to complete your access point or wireless router.
Click Finish D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 22 When this screen appears, you have successfully established connectivity. Click Finish to your setup. Section 3 - Configuration The adapter will try to establish connectivity to complete your access point or wireless router.
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If you are using the SSID) and click the Connect button. or Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter for help with connecting to the time). If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/...any available wireless networks in your wireless adapter. If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on a network (displayed using another company's utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to a network. Select Connect to the user manual of the bubble to the Networking Basics section in wireless utility. D-Link DWA-131 User ...
If you are using the SSID) and click the Connect button. or Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter for help with connecting to the time). If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/...any available wireless networks in your wireless adapter. If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on a network (displayed using another company's utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to a network. Select Connect to the user manual of the bubble to the Networking Basics section in wireless utility. D-Link DWA-131 User ...
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...; XP utility as seen below. If you are for more information. Click on the wireless computer icon in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility). The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to the Networking Basics section in your wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 30 The following instructions are using the SSID) and click the Connect...
...; XP utility as seen below. If you are for more information. Click on the wireless computer icon in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility). The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to the Networking Basics section in your wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 30 The following instructions are using the SSID) and click the Connect...
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... on your desktop. 2. Allow up to 30 seconds to the network. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will appear. 3. If you would like to create a new network and enter the WPA-PSK settings, refer to and click Connect. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 32 Click the Show text in the password field box to...-PSK passphrase being used. 1. Enter the WPA-PSK passphrase exactly as shown to the bottom-right) will need to see the passphrase. Section 4 - Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your wireless adapter.
... on your desktop. 2. Allow up to 30 seconds to the network. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will appear. 3. If you would like to create a new network and enter the WPA-PSK settings, refer to and click Connect. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 32 Click the Show text in the password field box to...-PSK passphrase being used. 1. Enter the WPA-PSK passphrase exactly as shown to the bottom-right) will need to see the passphrase. Section 4 - Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your wireless adapter.
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.... 1. Make sure you enter the passphrase exactly the same on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. Select WPA/WPA2-Personal under Set Security Option. 3. Click OK to connect to connect. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 33 Click on your desktop. Enter the passphrase exactly as it is recommended to create a new...
.... 1. Make sure you enter the passphrase exactly the same on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. Select WPA/WPA2-Personal under Set Security Option. 3. Click OK to connect to connect. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 33 Click on your desktop. Enter the passphrase exactly as it is recommended to create a new...
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... to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to a network. 2. 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 Wireless Security Configure...
... to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to a network. 2. 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 Wireless Security Configure...
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...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). Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the Windows® XP Utility It is recommended to enable WPA-PSK on the wireless... computer icon in your wireless adapter. Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. If you ...
...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). Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the Windows® XP Utility It is recommended to enable WPA-PSK on the wireless... computer icon in your wireless adapter. Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. If you ...
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Right-click on D-Link DWA-131 USB Adapter. Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link DWA-131 USB Adapter Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to continue. D-Link DWA-131 Wireless USB Adapter D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 40 Click OK to Network Adapters. Section 5 -
Right-click on D-Link DWA-131 USB Adapter. Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link DWA-131 USB Adapter Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to continue. D-Link DWA-131 Wireless USB Adapter D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 40 Click OK to Network Adapters. Section 5 -
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... is configured properly. Check to see that the key selected is enabled, make sure that the Network Connection for the wireless adapter. Double-click on both the DWA-131 and the access point. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 42 Troubleshooting Check that the correct encryption keys are entered on the WLAN icon in the taskbar > click Encryption...
... is configured properly. Check to see that the key selected is enabled, make sure that the Network Connection for the wireless adapter. Double-click on both the DWA-131 and the access point. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 42 Troubleshooting Check that the correct encryption keys are entered on the WLAN icon in the taskbar > click Encryption...
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...-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Wireless adapter cards used increasingly in order to enjoy the freedom that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires. Under many circumstances, it . Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products ...absence of products will be able to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 43 A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a device used to -use on laptop and desktop systems support the same ...
...-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Wireless adapter cards used increasingly in order to enjoy the freedom that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires. Under many circumstances, it . Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products ...absence of products will be able to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 43 A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a device used to -use on laptop and desktop systems support the same ...
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Windows® XP/2000 Users • Click on newly installed adapters. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 48 In the run this application. • For all additional prompt windows inquiring of running the command prompt application, ...Users • Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. To verify your adapter. Appendix B - router) automatically. Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link wireless adapter and have established a wireless connection, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to run box type cmd ...
Windows® XP/2000 Users • Click on newly installed adapters. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 48 In the run this application. • For all additional prompt windows inquiring of running the command prompt application, ...Users • Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. To verify your adapter. Appendix B - router) automatically. Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link wireless adapter and have established a wireless connection, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to run box type cmd ...