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... Windows® Vista 34 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... 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
... Windows® Vista 34 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... 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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... 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*. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Instead of wireless connectivity today! * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from virtually...
... 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*. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Instead of wireless connectivity today! * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from virtually...
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...• You can securely connect to achieve the best reception possible • Supports Infrastructure networks via an access point • User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities * Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput. Section 1 - D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 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. Product Overview...
...• You can securely connect to achieve the best reception possible • Supports Infrastructure networks via an access point • User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities * Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput. Section 1 - D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 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. Product Overview...
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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. 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. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual WPS Button Press the WPS button to automatically connect to page 19. Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview USB Port Used to connect the DWA-131 to your computer.
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... users may cause a conflict with the new software. If you want to connect to load when your D-Link adapter. Getting Started Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of...in wireless utility for all adapters. Also, if you 've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure any old software: Windows® XP/Vista® users: Click Start > Control Panel > Programs...Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual
... users may cause a conflict with the new software. If you want to connect to load when your D-Link adapter. Getting Started Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of...in wireless utility for all adapters. Also, if you 've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure any old software: Windows® XP/Vista® users: Click Start > Control Panel > Programs...Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual
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...for better reception. 3. Materials and objects such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless connection may have a negative effect on the types of walls and ceilings between network devices. The base transmits a...Link DWA-131 User Manual 10 each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter's range from virtually anywhere within the operating range of walls or ceilings is as possible. Try to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection...
...for better reception. 3. Materials and objects such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless connection may have a negative effect on the types of walls and ceilings between network devices. The base transmits a...Link DWA-131 User Manual 10 each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter's range from virtually anywhere within the operating range of walls or ceilings is as possible. Try to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection...
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If you to page 17. Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 13 If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. 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). Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. The following instructions will now appear. Section 2 -
If you to page 17. Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 13 If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. 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). Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. The following instructions will now appear. Section 2 -
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Installation Wireless Connection Wizard Connect to your network by selecting to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Next Click the Scan button to Manually type your Network Name or using the Wifi protected Setup (WPS). Select the network name (SSID) and click Next. Click Scan to the site survey page. Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 14 If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. Section 2 -
Installation Wireless Connection Wizard Connect to your network by selecting to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Next Click the Scan button to Manually type your Network Name or using the Wifi protected Setup (WPS). Select the network name (SSID) and click Next. Click Scan to the site survey page. Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 14 If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. Section 2 -
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... your network by pressing the WPS button on the router/access point to establish connectivity. Note: You may also connect to your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to continue. To connect to initiate the configuration and click Next. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 16 Then, press the WPS button on the adaper and holding...
... your network by pressing the WPS button on the router/access point to establish connectivity. Note: You may also connect to your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to continue. To connect to initiate the configuration and click Next. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 16 Then, press the WPS button on the adaper and holding...
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...the Configuration. Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using the D-Link Utility as well as the management software. If you how to page 29. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 17 Double-click the Wireless Connection Manager icon on the desktop will ... 3 - The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related 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.
...the Configuration. Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using the D-Link Utility as well as the management software. If you how to page 29. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 17 Double-click the Wireless Connection Manager icon on the desktop will ... 3 - The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related 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.
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... menu and click Activate to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. Enter the security information to connect (refer to the Wireless Security section for available wireless networks in your area....that are available in your area. To connect to the next page. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless device. Refer to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. Section 3 - D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 18 Configuration Wireless Networks The...
... menu and click Activate to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. Enter the security information to connect (refer to the Wireless Security section for available wireless networks in your area....that are available in your area. To connect to the next page. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless device. Refer to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. Section 3 - D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 18 Configuration Wireless Networks The...
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.... 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. "Personal Identification Number" (PIN) is a virtual button in the utility of security-enabled Wi-Fi networks. Section 3 - Refer to other WPS-enabled devices. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 19 "Push Button Configuration... access point or wireless router nearby during setup. Refer to the next page for easy setup of the WPS-enabled wireless router or access point connects you to page 14.
.... 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. "Personal Identification Number" (PIN) is a virtual button in the utility of security-enabled Wi-Fi networks. Section 3 - Refer to other WPS-enabled devices. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 19 "Push Button Configuration... access point or wireless router nearby during setup. Refer to the next page for easy setup of the WPS-enabled wireless router or access point connects you to page 14.
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This screen will appear once you have successfully established connection with your access point or router to your network, press the WPS button on your network. Section 3 - Press the WPS button located on the adapter and hold for two seconds until the wizard screen appears. 2. To connect to continue. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 20 Configuration Push Button 1.
This screen will appear once you have successfully established connection with your access point or router to your network, press the WPS button on your network. Section 3 - Press the WPS button located on the adapter and hold for two seconds until the wizard screen appears. 2. To connect to continue. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 20 Configuration Push Button 1.
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Click Next D-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. Section 3 - Click ... is close by. Please refer to page 14. Enter this number in your access point or wireless router. Once you click Next, you want to connect using the PBC method, refer to the manufacture's manual for instructions.
Click Next D-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. Section 3 - Click ... is close by. Please refer to page 14. Enter this number in your access point or wireless router. Once you click Next, you want to connect using the PBC method, refer to the manufacture's manual for instructions.
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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. Click Finish D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 22
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... 3 - Delete: Click Delete to use a profile. Every time you to create, edit, and delete wireless network profiles. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 23 Activate: Click Activate to remove a profile. Allow up to 30 seconds to connect to a network using the Wireless Networks page, a profile will display information about the wireless network such as the...
... 3 - Delete: Click Delete to use a profile. Every time you to create, edit, and delete wireless network profiles. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 23 Activate: Click Activate to remove a profile. Allow up to 30 seconds to connect to a network using the Wireless Networks page, a profile will display information about the wireless network such as the...
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... not supported) Security Type: Select the type of the wireless network. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. If you are connecting to the Wireless Security section for your settings. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 24 OK Button: Click OK to save your profile (e.g. Section 3 -
... not supported) Security Type: Select the type of the wireless network. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. If you are connecting to the Wireless Security section for your settings. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 24 OK Button: Click OK to save your profile (e.g. Section 3 -
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...you are using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you TCP/IP settings for help with connecting to the Windows Vista® utility as seen below. or Right-click on the wireless computer icon in wireless utility. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 28 Click on the center of ...your wireless adapter for your system tray (lower-right corner next to a network. Select Connect to the time). If you get a good signal but cannot access the...
...you are using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you TCP/IP settings for help with connecting to the Windows Vista® utility as seen below. or Right-click on the wireless computer icon in wireless utility. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 28 Click on the center of ...your wireless adapter for your system tray (lower-right corner next to a network. Select Connect to the time). If you get a good signal but cannot access the...
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D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 29 Section 3 - It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on your router and click Connect. Configuration Enter the same security key or passphrase that the security settings are correct. If the connection fails, please verify that is on the wireless router.
D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 29 Section 3 - It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on your router and click Connect. Configuration Enter the same security key or passphrase that the security settings are correct. If the connection fails, please verify that is on the wireless router.