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... Contents 3 System Requirements 3 Introduction 4 Features 5 Hardware Overview 6 Installation 7 Getting Started 7 Remove Existing Installations 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®...174; 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
... Contents 3 System Requirements 3 Introduction 4 Features 5 Hardware Overview 6 Installation 7 Getting Started 7 Remove Existing Installations 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®...174; 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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...Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Product Overview Introduction The DWA-131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter is designed for use in speed the DWA-131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter is included with this USB Adapter to your desktop..., lower actual data throughput rate. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Environmental conditions will vary. The DWA-131 is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for those that demand higher bandwidth networking. Maximize wireless performance by -step through the installation process. Compact in size, robust in...
...Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Product Overview Introduction The DWA-131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter is designed for use in speed the DWA-131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter is included with this USB Adapter to your desktop..., lower actual data throughput rate. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Environmental conditions will vary. The DWA-131 is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for those that demand higher bandwidth networking. Maximize wireless performance by -step through the installation process. Compact in size, robust in...
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... 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 You may also use 802.1x for placement anywhere • Convenience of security for your...
... 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 You may also use 802.1x for placement anywhere • Convenience of security for your...
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...; users: Click Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Also, if you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure the software is uninstalled. If you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in wireless...
...; users: Click Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Also, if you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure the software is uninstalled. If you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in wireless...
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Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Right-click the adapter you would like to the left of Network Adapters. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. 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). Section 2 - Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter.
Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Right-click the adapter you would like to the left of Network Adapters. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. 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). Section 2 - Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter.
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If you would like to disable the adapter. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. Section 2 - Disabling the adapter will be displayed. The adapter is now disabled.
If you would like to disable the adapter. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. Section 2 - Disabling the adapter will be displayed. The adapter is now disabled.
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...will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that generate RF noise. 5. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the... through , may limit the range.Typical ranges vary depending on range. Try to a minimum - Keep your wireless signal. 4. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 10 A wall that the number of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in use. The key to maximizing wireless...
...will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that generate RF noise. 5. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the... through , may limit the range.Typical ranges vary depending on range. Try to a minimum - Keep your wireless signal. 4. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 10 A wall that the number of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in use. The key to maximizing wireless...
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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. Turn on 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, go to Start > Run. 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. Click Install Drivers D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 11 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. Turn on 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, go to Start > Run. 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. Click Install Drivers D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 11 Section 2 -
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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. Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 12 Click Next By default setup will appear. Click Next Select the Program Files folder location.
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. Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 12 Click Next By default setup will appear. Click Next Select the Program Files folder location.
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Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 13 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. If you to page 17. The following instructions will now appear. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Section 2 -
Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 13 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. If you to page 17. The following instructions will now appear. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Section 2 -
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If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. Click Scan to the site survey page. Click Next Click the Scan button to Manually type your network by selecting to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Installation Wireless Connection Wizard Connect to your Network Name or using the Wifi protected Setup (WPS). Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 14 Select the network name (SSID) and click Next. Section 2 -
If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. Click Scan to the site survey page. Click Next Click the Scan button to Manually type your network by selecting to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Installation Wireless Connection Wizard Connect to your Network Name or using the Wifi protected Setup (WPS). Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 14 Select the network name (SSID) and click Next. Section 2 -
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Click Finish D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 15 Section 2 - If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue. Installation Click Finish to restart my computer now.
Click Finish D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 15 Section 2 - If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue. Installation Click Finish to restart my computer now.
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..., press the WPS button on the adaper and holding for two seconds until the wizard screen comes up. Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) Select "Use the WiFi Proctected Setup (WPS)" to continue. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 16 Note: You may also connect to your network by pressing the WPS button on the router...
..., press the WPS button on the adaper and holding for two seconds until the wizard screen comes up. Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) Select "Use the WiFi Proctected Setup (WPS)" to continue. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 16 Note: You may also connect to your network by pressing the WPS button on the router...
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Go to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-131. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 39 If you are having problems. The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? Select the Hardware Tab. Read the following descriptions if you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples. 1. Section 5 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to Start > My Computer > Properties.
Go to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-131. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 39 If you are having problems. The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? Select the Hardware Tab. Read the following descriptions if you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples. 1. Section 5 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to Start > My Computer > Properties.
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D-Link DWA-131 USB Adapter Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link DWA-131 Wireless USB Adapter D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 40 Right-click on D-Link DWA-131 USB Adapter. Click OK to Network Adapters. Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to continue. Section 5 -
D-Link DWA-131 USB Adapter Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link DWA-131 Wireless USB Adapter D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 40 Right-click on D-Link DWA-131 USB Adapter. Click OK to Network Adapters. Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to continue. Section 5 -
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... the network • In Infrastructure mode, make sure the same Service Set Identifier (SSID) is specified on the settings for D-Link products is properly seated in the taskbar. Section 5 - If not, check that the AC power and Ethernet cables are firmly ...DWA-131 Wireless USB Adapter. If not, there may be a problem with the DWA-131 installed is unable to connect to completely remove drivers that the DWA-131 Wireless USB Adapter is default. (Double-click on the wireless router are indicating normal activity. The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting.) D-Link DWA-131...
... the network • In Infrastructure mode, make sure the same Service Set Identifier (SSID) is specified on the settings for D-Link products is properly seated in the taskbar. Section 5 - If not, check that the AC power and Ethernet cables are firmly ...DWA-131 Wireless USB Adapter. If not, there may be a problem with the DWA-131 installed is unable to connect to completely remove drivers that the DWA-131 Wireless USB Adapter is default. (Double-click on the wireless router are indicating normal activity. The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting.) D-Link DWA-131...
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... point in mind, when you install a wireless network. Tips Here are a few setup steps and tips to help you can access the hotspot to connect to place the router/access point as high as possible from remote locations like the freedom of setting up a wireless network. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 46 People like...
... point in mind, when you install a wireless network. Tips Here are a few setup steps and tips to help you can access the hotspot to connect to place the router/access point as high as possible from remote locations like the freedom of setting up a wireless network. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 46 People like...
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...mask, and the default gateway of your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on newly installed adapters. Windows Vista® Users • Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 48 You may block a DHCP request... on your router. router) automatically. Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link wireless adapter and have established a wireless connection...
...mask, and the default gateway of your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on newly installed adapters. Windows Vista® Users • Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 48 You may block a DHCP request... on your router. router) automatically. Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link wireless adapter and have established a wireless connection...
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...paid by the original purchaser for the period set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. ("D-Link") provides this Limited Warranty will be rendered by D-Link upon replacement or refund. Military Installations, or addresses with any reconditioned product that originally purchased the product ...Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) in all material respects to D-Link of the original Warranty Period or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer, and is not practical to repair or replace the defective Hardware, the actual price paid . Appendix E - D-Link DWA-131...
...paid by the original purchaser for the period set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. ("D-Link") provides this Limited Warranty will be rendered by D-Link upon replacement or refund. Military Installations, or addresses with any reconditioned product that originally purchased the product ...Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) in all material respects to D-Link of the original Warranty Period or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer, and is not practical to repair or replace the defective Hardware, the actual price paid . Appendix E - D-Link DWA-131...