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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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...Ethernet cables to your most frequently accessed networks. Environmental conditions will vary. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Enjoy the many benefits of all your desktop or notebook PC. The DWA-131 is great for travel and a convenient solution for providing high performance wireless ...from IEEE Standard 802.11g and Draft 802.11n specifications. The D-Link Wireless Manager is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for use in the home. Maximize wireless performance by Wireless N technology, the DWA-131 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception than 802.11g*. ...
...Ethernet cables to your most frequently accessed networks. Environmental conditions will vary. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Enjoy the many benefits of all your desktop or notebook PC. The DWA-131 is great for travel and a convenient solution for providing high performance wireless ...from IEEE Standard 802.11g and Draft 802.11n specifications. The D-Link Wireless Manager is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for use in the home. Maximize wireless performance by Wireless N technology, the DWA-131 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception than 802.11g*. ...
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....11g compatible • Draft 802.11n 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. Section 1 - no external power source required • USB 2.0 standard* • You can ... 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. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual
....11g compatible • Draft 802.11n 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. Section 1 - no external power source required • USB 2.0 standard* • You can ... 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. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual
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D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Section 1 - WPS Button Press the WPS button to automatically connect to your computer. Product Overview Hardware Overview USB Port Used to connect the DWA-131 to a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point and establish connectivity. Refer to page 19.
D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Section 1 - WPS Button Press the WPS button to automatically connect to your computer. Product Overview Hardware Overview USB Port Used to connect the DWA-131 to a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point and establish connectivity. Refer to page 19.
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... conflict with the new software. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Installation Installation This section will walk you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure the software is uninstalled... is uninstalled before installing your computer boots up. 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 and Features....
... conflict with the new software. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Installation Installation This section will walk you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure the software is uninstalled... is uninstalled before installing your computer boots up. 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 and Features....
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Right-click the adapter you would like to the left of Network Adapters. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. Section 2 - To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended 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. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual
Right-click the adapter you would like to the left of Network Adapters. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. Section 2 - To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended 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. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual
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When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual The adapter is now disabled. Section 2 - Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. If you would like to disable the adapter.
When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual The adapter is now disabled. Section 2 - Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. If you would like to disable the adapter.
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... that the wireless signals must pass through a wall or ceiling (instead of your wireless network. Keep your wireless signal. 4. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 10 Keep the number of walls or ceilings is to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. Position devices so that...however, that the number, thickness and location of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in use. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from your wireless connection may have a negative effect on the types of walls, ceilings,...
... that the wireless signals must pass through a wall or ceiling (instead of your wireless network. Keep your wireless signal. 4. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 10 Keep the number of walls or ceilings is to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. Position devices so that...however, that the number, thickness and location of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in use. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from your wireless connection may have a negative effect on the types of walls, ceilings,...
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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. Section 2 - Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-131 USB Adapter into your computer, go to Start > Run. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. In the run box type "D:\DWA131.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive). Turn on your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Click Install Drivers D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 11
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. Section 2 - Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-131 USB Adapter into your computer, go to Start > Run. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. In the run box type "D:\DWA131.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive). Turn on your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Click Install Drivers D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 11
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To install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-131, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. Click Next By default setup will appear. Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 12 Section 2 -
To install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-131, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. Click Next By default setup will appear. Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 12 Section 2 -
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The following instructions will now appear. 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). 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 -
The following instructions will now appear. 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). 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 -
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Section 2 - Installation Wireless Connection Wizard Connect to your network by selecting to display the site survey page. Click Scan to Manually type your Network Name or using the Wifi protected Setup (WPS). Select the network name (SSID) and click Next. Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Next Click the Scan button 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 a list of wireless networks (site survey).
Section 2 - Installation Wireless Connection Wizard Connect to your network by selecting to display the site survey page. Click Scan to Manually type your Network Name or using the Wifi protected Setup (WPS). Select the network name (SSID) and click Next. Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Next Click the Scan button 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 a list of wireless networks (site survey).
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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. 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
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D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 16 Note: You may also connect to your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to continue. Press the WPS button on your ...
D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 16 Note: You may also connect to your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to continue. Press the WPS button on your ...
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... Vista® please skip to page 27 or Windows® XP skip to page 29. If you how to the wireless adapter. Section 3 - 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. Configuration Configuration This section will start... to change any settings related to configure your desktop. 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 DWA-131 User Manual 17
... Vista® please skip to page 27 or Windows® XP skip to page 29. If you how to the wireless adapter. Section 3 - 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. Configuration Configuration This section will start... to change any settings related to configure your desktop. 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 DWA-131 User Manual 17
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...a "lock" icon, this means the wireless network is the name of the wireless network. Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 18 Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is ... must know the encryption key/security settings to the Wireless Security section for available wireless networks in your area. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless device. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. Section 3 - MAC: Displays ...
...a "lock" icon, this means the wireless network is the name of the wireless network. Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 18 Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is ... must know the encryption key/security settings to the Wireless Security section for available wireless networks in your area. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless device. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. Section 3 - MAC: Displays ...
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D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 19 For more information. Entering this number in the utility that connects you with the intended wireless network. Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup (...
D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 19 For more information. Entering this number in the utility that connects you with the intended wireless network. Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup (...
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D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 20 Configuration Push Button 1. To connect to your network, press the WPS button on your network. 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 access point or router to continue. Section 3 -
D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 20 Configuration Push Button 1. To connect to your network, press the WPS button on your network. 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 access point or router to continue. Section 3 -
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... have 2 minutes to enter this number in your access point or wireless router is close by. Write down the number on the screen. Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 21 To use the PIN method, select PIN (Personal Identification Number) and click Next. Section 3 - Click Next Make sure your access point or...
... have 2 minutes to enter this number in your access point or wireless router is close by. Write down the number on the screen. Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 21 To use the PIN method, select PIN (Personal Identification Number) and click Next. Section 3 - Click Next Make sure your access point or...