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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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... network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Product Overview Introduction The DWA-131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter is included with this USB Adapter without having to call the teenager from down the street to help you step-by connecting this USB Adapter to your PC or dismantling your desktop or notebook PC's USB port. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual
... network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Product Overview Introduction The DWA-131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter is included with this USB Adapter without having to call the teenager from down the street to help you step-by connecting this USB Adapter to your PC or dismantling your desktop or notebook PC's USB port. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual
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... 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 Product Overview Features • Compact size for placement anywhere • Convenience of security for wireless authentication. • Position the...
... 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 Product Overview Features • Compact size for placement anywhere • Convenience of security for wireless authentication. • Position the...
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WPS Button Press the WPS button to automatically connect to page 19. Refer 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 your computer.
WPS Button Press the WPS button to automatically connect to page 19. Refer 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 your computer.
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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. Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-131 USB Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). Section 2 - Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run. In the run box type "D:\DWA131.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. 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. Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-131 USB Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). Section 2 - Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run. In the run box type "D:\DWA131.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. Click Install Drivers D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 11
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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. The following instructions will now appear. Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 13 Section 2 - Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. 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. The following instructions will now appear. Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 13 Section 2 - Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel.
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Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link DWA-131 USB Adapter Look under Device Status to Network Adapters. 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 check that the device is working properly. Select Properties to continue. Section 5 -
Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link DWA-131 USB Adapter Look under Device Status to Network Adapters. 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 check that the device is working properly. Select Properties to continue. Section 5 -
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If not, there may be a problem with the DWA-131 installed is specified on the settings for D-Link products is properly seated in the taskbar. The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting.) D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 41 The SSID factory default setting for the wireless ...clients and access points. Troubleshooting 2. Make sure that the LED indicators for the network • In Infrastructure mode, make sure to the wireless network and/or the Internet. • Check that the DWA-131 Wireless USB...
If not, there may be a problem with the DWA-131 installed is specified on the settings for D-Link products is properly seated in the taskbar. The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting.) D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 41 The SSID factory default setting for the wireless ...clients and access points. Troubleshooting 2. Make sure that the LED indicators for the network • In Infrastructure mode, make sure to the wireless network and/or the Internet. • Check that the DWA-131 Wireless USB...
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... now provide wireless access to start. People like : Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers. Using a D-Link USB Adapter with your router or Access Point Make sure you 're installing it could be quite a task not knowing where to attract people...point as high as possible from remote locations like the freedom of setting up a wireless network. Try to extend the range. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 46 Centralize your laptop, you install a wireless network. Wireless technology is usually called "hotspots". Eliminate Interference Place home ...
... now provide wireless access to start. People like : Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers. Using a D-Link USB Adapter with your router or Access Point Make sure you 're installing it could be quite a task not knowing where to attract people...point as high as possible from remote locations like the freedom of setting up a wireless network. Try to extend the range. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 46 Centralize your laptop, you install a wireless network. Wireless technology is usually called "hotspots". Eliminate Interference Place home ...
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...adapters must be in Ad-Hoc mode to the wireless router or access point. All wireless clients will connect to communicate. * Not supported with wireless USB Adapters. Directly connecting to another computer, for detail information on how to -peer communication, using wireless network adapters on the router. Wireless Basics Security...-door neighbors or intruders connect to an access point or wireless router. • Ad-Hoc - Unfortunately 802.11g/n products such as laptops with the DWA-131. Refer to product manual for peer-to set it up. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 47
...adapters must be in Ad-Hoc mode to the wireless router or access point. All wireless clients will connect to communicate. * Not supported with wireless USB Adapters. Directly connecting to another computer, for detail information on how to -peer communication, using wireless network adapters on the router. Wireless Basics Security...-door neighbors or intruders connect to an access point or wireless router. • Ad-Hoc - Unfortunately 802.11g/n products such as laptops with the DWA-131. Refer to product manual for peer-to set it up. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 47
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... actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will vary. Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0) • IEEE 802.11g Bus Type • USB 2.0 (1.1 compatible) Security • WPA/WPA2 - Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 51
... actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will vary. Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0) • IEEE 802.11g Bus Type • USB 2.0 (1.1 compatible) Security • WPA/WPA2 - Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 51
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...and this product in desktop or laptop computers with side mounted USB ports which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for compliance with side slot configuration. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 57 If this device must not be used in... the instructions, may cause undesired operation. These limits are designed to products purchased outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local D-Link office. Warranty FCC Statement: This device has been tested for an uncontrolled environment.
...and this product in desktop or laptop computers with side mounted USB ports which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for compliance with side slot configuration. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 57 If this device must not be used in... the instructions, may cause undesired operation. These limits are designed to products purchased outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local D-Link office. Warranty FCC Statement: This device has been tested for an uncontrolled environment.