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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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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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... prevent outside intrusion and protect your most frequently accessed networks. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Enjoy the many benefits of stringing Ethernet cables to your PC or dismantling 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 than 802.11g...
... prevent outside intrusion and protect your most frequently accessed networks. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Enjoy the many benefits of stringing Ethernet cables to your PC or dismantling 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 than 802.11g...
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...• Convenience of Plug & Play installation • Fully 802.11g compatible • Draft 802.11n compliant • Powered by the USB port; D-Link DWA-131 User Manual no external power source required • USB 2.0 standard* • You can securely connect to achieve the best reception possible • Supports Infrastructure ... utilities * Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput. 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 -
...• Convenience of Plug & Play installation • Fully 802.11g compatible • Draft 802.11n compliant • Powered by the USB port; D-Link DWA-131 User Manual no external power source required • USB 2.0 standard* • You can securely connect to achieve the best reception possible • Supports Infrastructure ... utilities * Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput. 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. WPS Button Press the WPS button to automatically connect to page 19. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 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. WPS Button Press the WPS button to automatically connect to page 19. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview USB Port Used to connect the DWA-131 to your computer.
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Also, if you 've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the software is uninstalled. Some utilities may use multiple adapters at different times, make sure any old software:... 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. Getting Started Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters • Disable any...
Also, if you 've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the software is uninstalled. Some utilities may use multiple adapters at different times, make sure any old software:... 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. Getting Started Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters • Disable any...
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To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable and select Disable. Right-click the adapter you would like to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). Section 2 - Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. 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. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters.
To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable and select Disable. Right-click the adapter you would like to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). Section 2 - Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. 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. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters.
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D-Link DWA-131 User Manual When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Section 2 - Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. The adapter is now disabled. If you would like to disable the adapter. Disabling the adapter will be displayed.
D-Link DWA-131 User Manual When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Section 2 - Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. The adapter is now disabled. If you would like to disable the adapter. Disabling the adapter will be displayed.
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... connection may have a negative effect on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your wireless network. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 10 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 a wall... number, thickness and location of at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from virtually anywhere within the operating range of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that generate RF noise. 5.
... connection may have a negative effect on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your wireless network. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 10 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 a wall... number, thickness and location of at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from virtually anywhere within the operating range of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that generate RF noise. 5.
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In the run box type "D:\DWA131.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer, go to Start > Run. Click Install Drivers D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 11 Turn on your CD-ROM drive). Section 2 - 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. Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-131 USB Adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. 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, go to Start > Run. Click Install Drivers D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 11 Turn on your CD-ROM drive). Section 2 - 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. Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-131 USB Adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers.
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Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. Click Next By default setup will appear. Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the 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 Section 2 -
Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. Click Next By default setup will appear. Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the 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 Section 2 -
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The following instructions will now appear. 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 Section 2 - If you to page 17. Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel.
The following instructions will now appear. 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 Section 2 - If you to page 17. Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel.
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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). Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 14 Select the network name (SSID) and click Next. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to Manually type your Network Name or using the Wifi protected Setup (WPS). Section 2 - Installation Wireless Connection Wizard Connect to your network by selecting to the site survey page.
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). Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 14 Select the network name (SSID) and click Next. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to Manually type your Network Name or using the Wifi protected Setup (WPS). Section 2 - Installation Wireless Connection Wizard Connect to your network by selecting to the site survey page.
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If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue. Section 2 - Installation Click Finish to restart my computer now. Click Finish D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 15
If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue. Section 2 - Installation Click Finish to restart my computer now. Click Finish D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 15
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... network by pressing the WPS button on your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 16 Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) Select "Use the WiFi Proctected Setup (WPS)" to your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to continue...
... network by pressing the WPS button on your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 16 Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) Select "Use the WiFi Proctected Setup (WPS)" to your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to continue...
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... easy interface to change any settings related to page 29. 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 the wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 17 Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration.
... easy interface to change any settings related to page 29. 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 the wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 17 Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration.
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.... Activate Button: Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down menu and click Activate to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. Security: If there is a "lock" icon, this means the wireless network is secure, a pop-up to 30 seconds to connect... Security section for available wireless networks in your area. To connect to the next page. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 18
.... Activate Button: Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down menu and click Activate to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. Security: If there is a "lock" icon, this means the wireless network is secure, a pop-up to 30 seconds to connect... Security section for available wireless networks in your area. To connect to the next page. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 18
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... access point or wireless router nearby during setup. "Personal Identification Number" (PIN) is a virtual button in the utility of security-enabled Wi-Fi networks. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 19 Refer to page 14. Section 3 - It is designed for more information on the access point or wireless router within 120 seconds. Configuration Wi-Fi...
... access point or wireless router nearby during setup. "Personal Identification Number" (PIN) is a virtual button in the utility of security-enabled Wi-Fi networks. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 19 Refer to page 14. Section 3 - It is designed for more information on the access point or wireless router within 120 seconds. Configuration Wi-Fi...
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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. To connect to continue. Configuration Push Button 1. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 20 Section 3 - Press the WPS button located on the adapter and hold for two seconds until the wizard screen appears. 2.
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. To connect to continue. Configuration Push Button 1. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 20 Section 3 - Press the WPS button located on the adapter and hold for two seconds until the wizard screen appears. 2.
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... PBC method, refer to the manufacture's manual for instructions. To use the PIN method, select PIN (Personal Identification Number) and click Next. Please refer to page 14. Enter this number in your access point or wireless router. Click Next Make sure your access point or wireless router. Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 21
... PBC method, refer to the manufacture's manual for instructions. To use the PIN method, select PIN (Personal Identification Number) and click Next. Please refer to page 14. Enter this number in your access point or wireless router. Click Next Make sure your access point or wireless router. Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 21