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...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 Profile ...Networking Basics 48 Check your IP address 48 Windows® XP/2000 Users 48 Windows Vista® Users 48 Statically Assign an 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...
...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 Profile ...Networking Basics 48 Check your IP address 48 Windows® XP/2000 Users 48 Windows Vista® Users 48 Statically Assign an 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...
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... throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of wireless connectivity today! * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from being exposed. Section 1 - Instead of all your personal information from IEEE Standard 802.11g and Draft 802.11n specifications. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you . Enjoy the...
... throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of wireless connectivity today! * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from being exposed. Section 1 - Instead of all your personal information from IEEE Standard 802.11g and Draft 802.11n specifications. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you . Enjoy the...
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...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 USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual You may also use ...802.1x for your workspace to a wireless network using WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) providing you a much higher level of Plug ...
...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 USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual You may also use ...802.1x for your workspace to a wireless network using WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) providing you a much higher level of Plug ...
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...settings of the network(s) you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in wireless utility for all adapters. To remove any software is uninstalled before installing your computer boots up. Section 2 - Also, if you want to connect to load when your D-Link adapter. If ...cause a conflict with the new software. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Some utilities may use multiple adapters at different times, make sure the utilities are not set to Remove Existing Installations If ...
...settings of the network(s) you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in wireless utility for all adapters. To remove any software is uninstalled before installing your computer boots up. Section 2 - Also, if you want to connect to load when your D-Link adapter. If ...cause a conflict with the new software. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Some utilities may use multiple adapters at different times, make sure the utilities are not set to Remove Existing Installations If ...
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.... 4. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in your wireless network. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your home or business. Keep the number of... completely. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 10 Section 2 - The key to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. Be aware of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the signal passes through a wall or ceiling (instead of walls, ceilings, or other network devices to ...
.... 4. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in your wireless network. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your home or business. Keep the number of... completely. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 10 Section 2 - The key to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. Be aware of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the signal passes through a wall or ceiling (instead of walls, ceilings, or other network devices to ...
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If you to page 17. Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 13 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). The following instructions will now appear. Section 2 -
If you to page 17. Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 13 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). The following instructions will now appear. Section 2 -
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Installation Wireless Connection Wizard Connect to your Network Name or using the Wifi protected Setup (WPS). Click Next Click the Scan button to Manually type your network by selecting to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click Scan to the site survey page. Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 14 Select the network name (SSID) and click Next. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. Section 2 - Enter the network name (SSID) manually.
Installation Wireless Connection Wizard Connect to your Network Name or using the Wifi protected Setup (WPS). Click Next Click the Scan button to Manually type your network by selecting to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click Scan to the site survey page. Click Next D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 14 Select the network name (SSID) and click Next. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. Section 2 - Enter the network name (SSID) manually.
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Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) Select "Use the WiFi Proctected Setup (WPS)" to your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. Press the WPS button on the router/...WPS button on your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to your network by pressing the WPS button on the adaper and holding for two seconds until the wizard screen comes up. To connect to establish connectivity. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 16 Note: You may also connect to initiate the configuration and click Next.
Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) Select "Use the WiFi Proctected Setup (WPS)" to your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. Press the WPS button on the router/...WPS button on your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to your network by pressing the WPS button on the adaper and holding for two seconds until the wizard screen comes up. To connect to establish connectivity. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 16 Note: You may also connect to initiate the configuration and click Next.
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... Survey) page will appear. If the network is the name of the wireless connection. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 18 MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless network. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless device. WPS Button: Connect to the Wireless Security section for available wireless networks in your area. Refresh Button: Rescans for more information...
... Survey) page will appear. If the network is the name of the wireless connection. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 18 MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless network. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless device. WPS Button: Connect to the Wireless Security section for available wireless networks in your area. Refresh Button: Rescans for more information...
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...website at www.wi-fi.org. "Personal Identification Number" (PIN) is a virtual button in the utility of security-enabled Wi-Fi networks. It is designed for more information on the access point or wireless router within 120 seconds. Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Wi... number in the utility that connects you with the intended wireless network. For more information. Section 3 - Refer to the next page for easy setup of the WPS-enabled wireless router or access point connects you to page 14. Refer to other WPS-enabled devices. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 19
...website at www.wi-fi.org. "Personal Identification Number" (PIN) is a virtual button in the utility of security-enabled Wi-Fi networks. It is designed for more information on the access point or wireless router within 120 seconds. Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Wi... number in the utility that connects you with the intended wireless network. For more information. Section 3 - Refer to the next page for easy setup of the WPS-enabled wireless router or access point connects you to page 14. Refer to other WPS-enabled devices. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 19
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Section 3 - 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. 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. Configuration Push Button 1.
Section 3 - 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. 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. Configuration Push Button 1.
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... 24). 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 automatically be created. Every time you connect to a network using the Wireless Networks page, a profile will allow you to remove a profile. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 23 Delete: Click Delete to create...
... 24). 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 automatically be created. Every time you connect to a network using the Wireless Networks page, a profile will allow you to remove a profile. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 23 Delete: Click Delete to create...
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...may add a new network by clicking the New button from the My Wireless Networks page. If you are connecting 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 the Wireless Security section for your settings. SSID: Enter the SSID of security used. Network Type: Select the network type. Section 3 - Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Please refer to save your profile (e.g. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual ...
...may add a new network by clicking the New button from the My Wireless Networks page. If you are connecting 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 the Wireless Security section for your settings. SSID: Enter the SSID of security used. Network Type: Select the network type. Section 3 - Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Please refer to save your profile (e.g. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual ...
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... the wireless computer icon in wireless utility. The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to a network. If you are using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you TCP/IP settings for more information. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 28 If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you receive...
... the wireless computer icon in wireless utility. The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to a network. If you are using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you TCP/IP settings for more information. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 28 If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you receive...
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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 - It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 29 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. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on your router and click Connect. Section 3 - It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 29 Configuration Enter the same security key or passphrase that the security settings are correct.
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...corner next to a wireless network. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 30 Section 3 - If you are for your TCP/IP settings for Service Pack 2 users. Refer to access the utility. Most utilities will display any available wireless networks in this manual for help with connecting to the time). Click... on the center of your wireless adapter for more information. Configuration Connect to the Windows® XP utility as seen below. The utility...
...corner next to a wireless network. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 30 Section 3 - If you are for your TCP/IP settings for Service Pack 2 users. Refer to access the utility. Most utilities will display any available wireless networks in this manual for help with connecting to the time). Click... on the center of your wireless adapter for more information. Configuration Connect to the Windows® XP utility as seen below. The utility...
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... is relatively simple to improve the security features of TKIP. • User authentication, which is built on your wireless connection. This key must be sniffed out and stolen. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 31 WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on a computer's hardware-specific MAC address, which is a Wi-Fi standard that only authorized...
... is relatively simple to improve the security features of TKIP. • User authentication, which is built on your wireless connection. This key must be sniffed out and stolen. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 31 WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on a computer's hardware-specific MAC address, which is a Wi-Fi standard that only authorized...
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... appear. 3. If you would like to create a new network and enter the WPA-PSK settings, refer to and click Connect. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 32 Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your wireless router or access point. Section 4 - Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will hide it is on your...
... appear. 3. If you would like to create a new network and enter the WPA-PSK settings, refer to and click Connect. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 32 Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your wireless router or access point. Section 4 - Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will hide it is on your...
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... D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 33 Click on all wireless devices. 1. Enter the passphrase exactly as it is recommended to create a new profile or highlight an existing profile and click Modify. 2. Select WPA/WPA2-Personal under Set Security Option. 3. Allow up to 30 seconds to the network. ...Wireless Security It is on your wireless router or access point before configuring your desktop. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your wireless adapter. Click OK to...
... D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 33 Click on all wireless devices. 1. Enter the passphrase exactly as it is recommended to create a new profile or highlight an existing profile and click Modify. 2. Select WPA/WPA2-Personal under Set Security Option. 3. Allow up to 30 seconds to the network. ...Wireless Security It is on your wireless router or access point before configuring your desktop. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your wireless adapter. Click OK to...
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If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 34 Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to and click Connect. Select Connect to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. Wireless Security Configure...
If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. D-Link DWA-131 User Manual 34 Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to and click Connect. Select Connect to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. Wireless Security Configure...