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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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....11g and Draft 802.11n specifications. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual You'll be able to configure this product to help you step-by Wireless N technology, the DWA-131 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception than 802.11g*. Section 1 - Maximize wireless performance by simply utilizing your most frequently accessed networks. The D-Link Wireless Manager is designed for desktop or...
....11g and Draft 802.11n specifications. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual You'll be able to configure this product to help you step-by Wireless N technology, the DWA-131 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception than 802.11g*. Section 1 - Maximize wireless performance by simply utilizing your most frequently accessed networks. The D-Link Wireless Manager is designed for desktop or...
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...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 compatible • Draft 802.11n compliant • Powered by the USB port; D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Section 1 - no ...USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput. 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.
...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 compatible • Draft 802.11n compliant • Powered by the USB port; D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Section 1 - no ...USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput. 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. 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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... before installing the new software. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Also, if you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in wireless adapters • Verify the settings such as the SSID and security settings of the network(s) you want to connect...
... before installing the new software. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Also, if you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in wireless adapters • Verify the settings such as the SSID and security settings of the network(s) you want to connect...
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Section 2 - 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 unused Ethernet adapters). From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual To prevent 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. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter.
Section 2 - 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 unused Ethernet adapters). From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual To prevent 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. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter.
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... looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 10 Keep your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is as far away from virtually anywhere within the operating range of walls, ceilings, or other network devices to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal...
... looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 10 Keep your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is as far away from virtually anywhere within the operating range of walls, ceilings, or other network devices to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal...
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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). If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. The following instructions will now appear. If you to page 17. Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 13
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). If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. The following instructions will now appear. If you to page 17. Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 13
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Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 14 Click Scan to Manually type your Network Name or using the Wifi protected Setup (WPS). Select the network name (SSID) and click Next. Installation Wireless Connection Wizard Connect to your network by selecting to display the site survey page. Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Next Click the Scan button to the site survey page. Section 2 - If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display a list of wireless networks (site survey).
Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 14 Click Scan to Manually type your Network Name or using the Wifi protected Setup (WPS). Select the network name (SSID) and click Next. Installation Wireless Connection Wizard Connect to your network by selecting to display the site survey page. Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Next Click the Scan button to the site survey page. Section 2 - If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display a list of wireless networks (site survey).
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Note: You may also connect to your network by pressing the WPS button on the router/access point to continue. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 16 To connect to your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to initiate the configuration and click Next. Then, press the WPS button on the adaper and holding for...
Note: You may also connect to your network by pressing the WPS button on the router/access point to continue. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 16 To connect to your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to initiate the configuration and click Next. Then, press the WPS button on the adaper and holding for...
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...® XP skip to the wireless adapter. If you how to configure your desktop. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 17 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 Connection Manager as the Windows® XP Zero Configuration...
...® XP skip to the wireless adapter. If you how to configure your desktop. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 17 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 Connection Manager as the Windows® XP Zero Configuration...
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... Button: Rescans for more information). Security: If there is a "lock" icon, this means the wireless network is the name of the wireless device. Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. WPS Button: Connect to connect. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 18 To connect to connect. MAC: Displays the MAC address of the...
... Button: Rescans for more information). Security: If there is a "lock" icon, this means the wireless network is the name of the wireless device. Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. WPS Button: Connect to connect. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 18 To connect to connect. MAC: Displays the MAC address of the...
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..." (PBC) is recommended to other WPS-enabled devices. Entering this number in the utility that connects you with the intended wireless network. A connection can be established by the wireless adapter's utility. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 19 It is a virtual button in the utility of security-enabled Wi-Fi networks. Refer to the next page...
..." (PBC) is recommended to other WPS-enabled devices. Entering this number in the utility that connects you with the intended wireless network. A connection can be established by the wireless adapter's utility. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 19 It is a virtual button in the utility of security-enabled Wi-Fi networks. Refer to the next page...
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...Link DWA-131 User Manual 21 To use the PIN method, select PIN (Personal Identification Number) and click Next. Write down the number on the screen. Once you click Next, you want to connect using the PBC method, refer to page 14. Section 3 - Click Next Make sure your access point or wireless... router. Configuration Personal Identification Number (PIN) If you will have 2 minutes to the manufacture's manual for instructions. Please refer to enter this number in your access point or wireless router is close by. Enter this number...
...Link DWA-131 User Manual 21 To use the PIN method, select PIN (Personal Identification Number) and click Next. Write down the number on the screen. Once you click Next, you want to connect using the PBC method, refer to page 14. Section 3 - Click Next Make sure your access point or wireless... router. Configuration Personal Identification Number (PIN) If you will have 2 minutes to the manufacture's manual for instructions. Please refer to enter this number in your access point or wireless router is close by. Enter this number...
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Click Finish to your setup. Click Finish D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 22 When this screen appears, you have successfully established connectivity. Section 3 - Configuration The adapter will try to establish connectivity to complete your access point or wireless router.
Click Finish to your setup. Click Finish D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 22 When this screen appears, you have successfully established connectivity. Section 3 - Configuration The adapter will try to establish connectivity to complete your access point or wireless router.
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... (refer to page 23). Delete: Click Delete to the wireless network. Allow up to 30 seconds to connect to remove a profile. Activate: Click Activate to create, edit, and delete wireless network profiles. Profile Details: The Profile Details section will allow...Wireless Networks page, a profile will automatically be created. Configuration My Wireless Networks The My Wireless Networks page will display information about the wireless network such as the network name (SSID), network type (Infrastructure), and if the network is secured. Every time you to use a profile. D-Link DWA-131...
... (refer to page 23). Delete: Click Delete to the wireless network. Allow up to 30 seconds to connect to remove a profile. Activate: Click Activate to create, edit, and delete wireless network profiles. Profile Details: The Profile Details section will allow...Wireless Networks page, a profile will automatically be created. Configuration My Wireless Networks The My Wireless Networks page will display information about the wireless network such as the network name (SSID), network type (Infrastructure), and if the network is secured. Every time you to use a profile. D-Link DWA-131...
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...Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Network Type: Select the network type. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 24 Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. SSID: Enter the SSID of security used. If you are connecting to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. (Ad-hoc mode is not... supported) Security Type: Select the type of the wireless network. OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. Section 3 - Configuration ...
...Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Network Type: Select the network type. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 24 Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. SSID: Enter the SSID of security used. If you are connecting to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. (Ad-hoc mode is not... supported) Security Type: Select the type of the wireless network. OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. Section 3 - Configuration ...
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Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. SSID: Displays the SSID of security used. Security Type: Select the type of the network. Configuration Modify Profile You may edit an existing profile by selecting the profile and clicking the Modify button from the My Wireless Networks page. Please refer to save your profile (e.g. OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. Section 3 - Network Type: Displays the network type. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 25 Home, Office, Coffee Shop).
Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. SSID: Displays the SSID of security used. Security Type: Select the type of the network. Configuration Modify Profile You may edit an existing profile by selecting the profile and clicking the Modify button from the My Wireless Networks page. Please refer to save your profile (e.g. OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. Section 3 - Network Type: Displays the network type. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 25 Home, Office, Coffee Shop).
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... company's utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual of the bubble to a wireless network. The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to the time). D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 28 Click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner next to the Windows Vista® utility...
... company's utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual of the bubble to a wireless network. The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to the time). D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 28 Click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner next to the Windows Vista® utility...