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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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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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...volume of stringing Ethernet cables to your PC or dismantling your desktop computer case, the DWA-131 can enable Draft 802.11n wireless connectivity by connecting this USB Adapter without having to prevent outside intrusion and protect your most frequently accessed...Link DWA-131 User Manual Powered by -step through the installation process. Maximize wireless performance by simply utilizing your desktop or notebook PC. The D-Link Wireless Manager is great for travel and a convenient solution for providing high performance wireless connectivity to a Wireless N router and stay connected...
...volume of stringing Ethernet cables to your PC or dismantling your desktop computer case, the DWA-131 can enable Draft 802.11n wireless connectivity by connecting this USB Adapter without having to prevent outside intrusion and protect your most frequently accessed...Link DWA-131 User Manual Powered by -step through the installation process. Maximize wireless performance by simply utilizing your desktop or notebook PC. The D-Link Wireless Manager is great for travel and a convenient solution for providing high performance wireless connectivity to a Wireless N router and stay connected...
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no external power source required • USB 2.0 standard* • 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... 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 - Product Overview Features • Compact size for placement anywhere • Convenience of security for wireless authentication. • Position the...
no external power source required • USB 2.0 standard* • 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... 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 - Product Overview Features • Compact size for placement anywhere • Convenience of security for wireless authentication. • Position the...
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D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview USB Port Used to connect the DWA-131 to page 19. Refer to your computer. WPS Button Press the WPS button to automatically connect to a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point and establish connectivity.
D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview USB Port Used to connect the DWA-131 to page 19. Refer to your computer. WPS Button Press the WPS button to automatically connect to a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point and establish connectivity.
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...manager before installing the new software. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Windows® XP users may cause a conflict with the new software. If you 've installed a different manufacture's adapter or... a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the utilities are not set to load when your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of the network(s) you want to connect to Remove Existing Installations If you ...
...manager before installing the new software. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Windows® XP users may cause a conflict with the new software. If you 've installed a different manufacture's adapter or... a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the utilities are not set to load when your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of the network(s) you want to connect to Remove Existing Installations If you ...
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...connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. A wall that the number of your wireless signal. 4. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Try to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. The key to maximizing wireless range is minimized. 2. D-Link DWA-131...ceiling (instead of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that generate RF noise. 5. Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the wireless ...
...connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. A wall that the number of your wireless signal. 4. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Try to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. The key to maximizing wireless range is minimized. 2. D-Link DWA-131...ceiling (instead of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that generate RF noise. 5. Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the wireless ...
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If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. 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. The following instructions will now appear. Section 2 - If you to page 17.
If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. 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. The following instructions will now appear. Section 2 - If you to page 17.
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Section 2 - If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click Next Click the Scan button to the site survey page. 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). Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 14 Select the network name (SSID) and click Next. Enter the network name (SSID) manually.
Section 2 - If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click Next Click the Scan button to the site survey page. 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). Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 14 Select the network name (SSID) and click Next. Enter the network name (SSID) manually.
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... virtual button as shown in the screenshot. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 16 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 establish connectivity. To connect to your access point or wireless router...
... virtual button as shown in the screenshot. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 16 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 establish connectivity. To connect to your access point or wireless router...
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Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. 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 page 29.... 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 Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-131 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the Windows® XP Zero Configuration Utility and...
Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. 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 page 29.... 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 Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-131 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the Windows® XP Zero Configuration Utility and...
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... click Activate to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. To connect to connect. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 18 MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless network. WPS Button...: Connect to the next page. Refer to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Refresh Button:...
... click Activate to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. To connect to connect. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 18 MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless network. WPS Button...: Connect to the next page. Refer to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Refresh Button:...
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... the access point or wireless router within 120 seconds. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 19 For more information. Refer to the next page for easy setup of the WPS-enabled wireless router or access point connects you to have the access point or wireless router nearby during... setup. 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. Section 3 - Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (...
... the access point or wireless router within 120 seconds. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 19 For more information. Refer to the next page for easy setup of the WPS-enabled wireless router or access point connects you to have the access point or wireless router nearby during... setup. 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. Section 3 - Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (...
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To connect to continue. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 20 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 your network, press the WPS button on your network. Section 3 - Configuration Push Button 1.
To connect to continue. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 20 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 your network, press the WPS button on your network. Section 3 - Configuration Push Button 1.
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... the screen. Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 21 Configuration Personal Identification Number (PIN) If you will have 2 minutes to enter this number in your access point or wireless router. Click Next Make sure your access point or wireless router. Once you click Next, you want to connect using the PBC method, refer...
... the screen. Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 21 Configuration Personal Identification Number (PIN) If you will have 2 minutes to enter this number in your access point or wireless router. Click Next Make sure your access point or wireless router. Once you click Next, you want to connect using the PBC method, refer...
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When this screen appears, you have successfully established connectivity. Click Finish D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 22 Click Finish to your setup. Configuration The adapter will try to establish connectivity to complete your access point or wireless router. Section 3 -
When this screen appears, you have successfully established connectivity. Click Finish D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 22 Click Finish to your setup. Configuration The adapter will try to establish connectivity to complete your access point or wireless router. Section 3 -
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...new wireless network profile (refer to remove a profile. Profile Details: The Profile Details section will allow you connect to a network using the Wireless Networks page, a profile will automatically be created. Delete: Click Delete to... page 23). Activate: Click Activate to the wireless network. Allow up to 30 seconds to connect to use a profile. Configuration My Wireless Networks The My Wireless Networks page will display information about the ...profile (refer to create, edit, and delete wireless network profiles. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 23 Section 3 -
...new wireless network profile (refer to remove a profile. Profile Details: The Profile Details section will allow you connect to a network using the Wireless Networks page, a profile will automatically be created. Delete: Click Delete to... page 23). Activate: Click Activate to the wireless network. Allow up to 30 seconds to connect to use a profile. Configuration My Wireless Networks The My Wireless Networks page will display information about the ...profile (refer to create, edit, and delete wireless network profiles. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 23 Section 3 -
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... Shop). If you are connecting to the Wireless Security section for your settings. Please refer 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 save your profile (e.g. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 24 Profile Name...
... Shop). If you are connecting to the Wireless Security section for your settings. Please refer 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 save your profile (e.g. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 24 Profile Name...
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... as seen below. Refer to a network. The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to the time). D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 28 Select Connect to the Networking Basics section in your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Click on the wireless computer icon in this manual for your area. Most utilities... the built-in your wireless adapter. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you are using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you TCP/IP settings for more information. Configuration...
... as seen below. Refer to a network. The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to the time). D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 28 Select Connect to the Networking Basics section in your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Click on the wireless computer icon in this manual for your area. Most utilities... the built-in your wireless adapter. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you are using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you TCP/IP settings for more information. Configuration...
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Configuration Enter the same security key or passphrase that the security settings are correct. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that is on the wireless router. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on your router and click Connect. Section 3 - D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 29
Configuration Enter the same security key or passphrase that the security settings are correct. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that is on the wireless router. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on your router and click Connect. Section 3 - D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 29