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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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... from down the street to prevent outside intrusion and protect your most frequently accessed networks. The DWA-131 is designed for use in bigger homes and for desktop or notebook PCs. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Product Overview Introduction The DWA-131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter is great for travel and a convenient solution for providing high performance...
... from down the street to prevent outside intrusion and protect your most frequently accessed networks. The DWA-131 is designed for use in bigger homes and for desktop or notebook PCs. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Product Overview Introduction The DWA-131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter is great for travel and a convenient solution for providing high performance...
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... compliant • Powered by the USB port; Product Overview Features • Compact size 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 placement anywhere • Convenience of security for your workspace to...
... compliant • Powered by the USB port; Product Overview Features • Compact size 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 placement anywhere • Convenience of security for your workspace to...
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Refer to a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point and establish connectivity. Section 1 - 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.
Refer to a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point and establish connectivity. Section 1 - 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.
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...built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in device manager before installing the new software. Getting Started Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters • Disable any built-in... installing your computer boots up. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Section 2 - If you through the installation process. Installation Installation This section will walk you have previously installed another ...
...built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in device manager before installing the new software. Getting Started Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters • Disable any built-in... installing your computer boots up. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Section 2 - If you through the installation process. Installation Installation This section will walk you have previously installed another ...
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Section 2 - To prevent any unused Ethernet adapters). D-Link DWA-131 User Manual From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. 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. Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable.
Section 2 - To prevent any unused Ethernet adapters). D-Link DWA-131 User Manual From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. 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. Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable.
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The adapter is now disabled. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Disabling the adapter will be displayed. Section 2 - Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. If you would like to disable the adapter.
The adapter is now disabled. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Disabling the adapter will be displayed. Section 2 - Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. If you would like to disable the adapter.
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...a wall or ceiling (instead of your devices so that the wireless signals must pass through drywall or open doorways. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from 3-90...to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may limit the range.Typical ranges vary depending on range. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 10 Keep in use. each wall or ceiling can reduce your home or business. Section 2 -
...a wall or ceiling (instead of your devices so that the wireless signals must pass through drywall or open doorways. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from 3-90...to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may limit the range.Typical ranges vary depending on range. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 10 Keep in use. each wall or ceiling can reduce your home or business. Section 2 -
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Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-131 USB Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. In the run box type "D:\DWA131.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. 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. Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run. Click Install Drivers D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 11 Section 2 -
Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-131 USB Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. In the run box type "D:\DWA131.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. 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. Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run. Click Install Drivers D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 11 Section 2 -
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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. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 12 Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next By default setup will appear. 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. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 12 Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next By default setup will appear. Section 2 -
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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 Section 2 - 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. The following instructions will now appear. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 13 Section 2 - 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).
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Select the network name (SSID) and click Next. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Scan to the site survey page. Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 14 Section 2 - Click Next Click the Scan button to Manually type your Network Name or using the Wifi protected Setup (WPS). Installation Wireless Connection Wizard Connect to your network by selecting to display a list of wireless networks (site survey).
Select the network name (SSID) and click Next. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Scan to the site survey page. Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 14 Section 2 - Click Next Click the Scan button to Manually type your Network Name or using the Wifi protected Setup (WPS). Installation Wireless Connection Wizard Connect to your network by selecting to display a list of wireless networks (site survey).
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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. Section 2 - Click Finish D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 15 Installation Click Finish to restart my computer now.
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... seconds until the wizard screen comes up. Section 2 - Then, press the WPS button on the router/access point to initiate the configuration and click Next. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 16
... seconds until the wizard screen comes up. Section 2 - Then, press the WPS button on the router/access point to initiate the configuration and click Next. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 16
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.... If you how to the wireless adapter. 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. Section 3 - D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 17 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. The manager provides the...
.... If you how to the wireless adapter. 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. Section 3 - D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 17 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. The manager provides the...
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.... WPS Button: Connect to the Wireless Security section for available wireless networks in your area. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 18 Section 3 - Enter the security information to connect (refer to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. SSID: The SSID (Service Set ...encryption key/security settings to the next page. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. Refer to connect.
.... WPS Button: Connect to the Wireless Security section for available wireless networks in your area. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 18 Section 3 - Enter the security information to connect (refer to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. SSID: The SSID (Service Set ...encryption key/security settings to the next page. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. Refer to connect.
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D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 19 Section 3 - Refer to the next page for easy setup of the WPS-enabled wireless router or access point connects you to other ...
D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 19 Section 3 - Refer to the next page for easy setup of the WPS-enabled wireless router or access point connects you to other ...
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Configuration Push Button 1. To connect to continue. 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 Section 3 -
Configuration Push Button 1. To connect to continue. 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 Section 3 -
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... access point or wireless router is close by. Click Next Make sure your access point or wireless router. Please refer to page 14. Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 21 Write down the number on the screen. Configuration Personal Identification Number (PIN) If you will have 2 minutes to enter this number in...
... access point or wireless router is close by. Click Next Make sure your access point or wireless router. Please refer to page 14. Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 21 Write down the number on the screen. Configuration Personal Identification Number (PIN) If you will have 2 minutes to enter this number in...