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... 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 Profile 25 Support 26 About 27 Connect to... 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
... 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 Profile 25 Support 26 About 27 Connect to... 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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... PC or dismantling your desktop or notebook PC's USB port. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Compact in size, robust in the home. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of wireless connectivity today! * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from virtually anywhere in speed the DWA-131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter is included with this USB Adapter to keep...
... PC or dismantling your desktop or notebook PC's USB port. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Compact in size, robust in the home. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of wireless connectivity today! * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from virtually anywhere in speed the DWA-131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter is included with this USB Adapter to keep...
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You may also use 802.1x for your workspace to a wireless network using WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) providing you a much higher level of Plug & Play installation • Fully 802.11g... User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities * Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Section 1 - 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.
You may also use 802.1x for your workspace to a wireless network using WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) providing you a much higher level of Plug & Play installation • Fully 802.11g... User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities * Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Section 1 - 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.
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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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...process. Section 2 - Installation Installation This section will walk you plan to load when your D-Link adapter. If you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in wireless utility for all adapters. Some utilities may use multiple adapters at different times, make sure any... if you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure the utilities are not set to use the built-in device manager before installing the new software. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual
...process. Section 2 - Installation Installation This section will walk you plan to load when your D-Link adapter. If you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in wireless utility for all adapters. Some utilities may use multiple adapters at different times, make sure any... if you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure the utilities are not set to use the built-in device manager before installing the new software. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual
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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. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual To prevent any unused Ethernet adapters). Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable. Section 2 - Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter.
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. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual To prevent any unused Ethernet adapters). Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable. Section 2 - Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter.
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... away (at a 45-degree angle appears to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that generate RF noise. 5. Keep the number of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the number of at an angle) for...devices so that the wireless signals must pass through drywall or open doorways. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 10 Make sure your wireless network. Materials and objects such as possible. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical ...
... away (at a 45-degree angle appears to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that generate RF noise. 5. Keep the number of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the number of at an angle) for...devices so that the wireless signals must pass through drywall or open doorways. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 10 Make sure your wireless network. Materials and objects such as possible. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical ...
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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 you to page 17. Section 2 - Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 13 The following instructions will now appear. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel.
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 you to page 17. Section 2 - Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 13 The following instructions will now appear. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel.
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Click Scan to the site survey page. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 14 Select the network name (SSID) and click Next. Section 2 - Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Installation Wireless Connection Wizard Connect to your network by selecting to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click Next Click the Scan button to Manually type your Network Name or using the Wifi protected Setup (WPS).
Click Scan to the site survey page. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 14 Select the network name (SSID) and click Next. Section 2 - Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Installation Wireless Connection Wizard Connect to your network by selecting to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click Next Click the Scan button to Manually type your Network Name or using the Wifi protected Setup (WPS).
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Note: You may also connect to your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to continue. 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 Then, press the WPS button on the adaper and holding for two seconds...
Note: You may also connect to your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to continue. 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 Then, press the WPS button on the adaper and holding for two seconds...
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... an easy interface to change any settings 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® please skip to page 27 or...
... an easy interface to change any settings 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® please skip to page 27 or...
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... (Site Survey) page will appear. MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless network. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 18 To connect to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. Activate Button: Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down menu and click Activate to connect. Allow...
... (Site Survey) page will appear. MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless network. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 18 To connect to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. Activate Button: Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down menu and click Activate to connect. Allow...
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... at www.wi-fi.org. Entering this number in the utility that connects you with the intended wireless network. For more information. "Personal Identification Number" (PIN) is recommended to other WPS-enabled devices. Section 3 - D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 19 Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) System is a virtual...
... at www.wi-fi.org. Entering this number in the utility that connects you with the intended wireless network. For more information. "Personal Identification Number" (PIN) is recommended to other WPS-enabled devices. Section 3 - D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 19 Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) System is a virtual...
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Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 21 Configuration Personal Identification Number (PIN) If you will have 2 minutes to enter this number in your access point or wireless router. Write down the number on the screen. Please refer to page 14. Once you click Next, you want to connect ...using the PBC method, refer to the manufacture's manual for instructions. Enter this number in your access point or wireless router is close by. Section 3 - To use the PIN method, select PIN (Personal Identification Number) and click Next. Click Next Make sure...
Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 21 Configuration Personal Identification Number (PIN) If you will have 2 minutes to enter this number in your access point or wireless router. Write down the number on the screen. Please refer to page 14. Once you click Next, you want to connect ...using the PBC method, refer to the manufacture's manual for instructions. Enter this number in your access point or wireless router is close by. Section 3 - To use the PIN method, select PIN (Personal Identification Number) and click Next. Click Next Make sure...
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Click Finish to your setup. Section 3 - Click Finish D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 22 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 to your setup. Section 3 - Click Finish D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 22 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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...automatically be created. Every time you to create, edit, and delete wireless network profiles. Delete: Click Delete to page 24). Configuration My Wireless Networks The My Wireless Networks page will allow you connect to use a profile. Activate: ...Click Activate to a network using the Wireless Networks page, a profile will display information about the wireless network such as the network name (SSID), network type (Infrastructure), and if the network is secured. D-Link DWA-131...
...automatically be created. Every time you to create, edit, and delete wireless network profiles. Delete: Click Delete to page 24). Configuration My Wireless Networks The My Wireless Networks page will allow you connect to use a profile. Activate: ...Click Activate to a network using the Wireless Networks page, a profile will display information about the wireless network such as the network name (SSID), network type (Infrastructure), and if the network is secured. D-Link DWA-131...
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... or access point, select Infrastructure. (Ad-hoc mode is not supported) Security Type: Select the type of the wireless network. Section 3 - Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. 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. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Please refer to the Wireless Security section for your settings. Network Type: Select the network type. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 24
... or access point, select Infrastructure. (Ad-hoc mode is not supported) Security Type: Select the type of the wireless network. Section 3 - Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. 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. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Please refer to the Wireless Security section for your settings. Network Type: Select the network type. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 24
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Section 3 - Security Type: Select the type of the network. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 25 Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Please refer to save your profile (e.g. SSID: Displays the SSID of security used. OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Configuration Modify Profile You may edit an existing profile by selecting the profile and clicking the Modify button from the My Wireless Networks page. Network Type: Displays the network type.
Section 3 - Security Type: Select the type of the network. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 25 Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Please refer to save your profile (e.g. SSID: Displays the SSID of security used. OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Configuration Modify Profile You may edit an existing profile by selecting the profile and clicking the Modify button from the My Wireless Networks page. Network Type: Displays the network type.
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Most utilities will display any available wireless networks in your wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 28 Select Connect to access the utility. Click on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter for more information. The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to the time). If you ...174; Windows Vista® users may use the built-in this manual for help with connecting to the Networking Basics section in wireless utility. If you are using the SSID) and click the Connect button. or Right-click on a network (displayed using another ...
Most utilities will display any available wireless networks in your wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 28 Select Connect to access the utility. Click on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter for more information. The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to the time). If you ...174; Windows Vista® users may use the built-in this manual for help with connecting to the Networking Basics section in wireless utility. If you are using the SSID) and click the Connect button. or Right-click on a network (displayed using another ...