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... Getting Started 7 Remove Existing Installations 7 Disable Other Wireless Adapters 8 Adapter Installation 10 Configuration 14 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 14 Wireless Networks 15 My Wireless Networks 16 Support 19 About 20 Windows®...Link Wireless Connection Manager 30 Using the Windows® XP Utility 32 Troubleshooting 34 Wireless Installation Considerations 38 Wireless Basics 39 Networking Basics 44 Check your IP address 44 Statically Assign an IP address 45 Technical Specifications 46 Contacting Technical Support 48 Warranty 49 Registration 55 D-Link DWA-142...
... Getting Started 7 Remove Existing Installations 7 Disable Other Wireless Adapters 8 Adapter Installation 10 Configuration 14 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 14 Wireless Networks 15 My Wireless Networks 16 Support 19 About 20 Windows®...Link Wireless Connection Manager 30 Using the Windows® XP Utility 32 Troubleshooting 34 Wireless Installation Considerations 38 Wireless Basics 39 Networking Basics 44 Check your IP address 44 Statically Assign an IP address 45 Technical Specifications 46 Contacting Technical Support 48 Warranty 49 Registration 55 D-Link DWA-142...
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Section 1 - Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link DWA-142 Wireless 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® 2000 (Service ... of RAM • A draft 802.11n or 802.11b/g access point (for Infrastructure mode), or another draft 802.11n wireless adapter (for Ad-Hoc mode.) D-Link DWA-142 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link DWA-142 Wireless 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® 2000 (Service ... of RAM • A draft 802.11n or 802.11b/g access point (for Infrastructure mode), or another draft 802.11n wireless adapter (for Ad-Hoc mode.) D-Link DWA-142 User Manual
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...11g and Draft 802.11n specifications. The DWA-142 is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for those that demand higher networking. The D-Link Wireless Manager is great for travel and a convenient solution for use in the home. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual Enjoy the many benefits... of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Product Overview Introduction The DWA-142 Wireless USB Adapter is designed for providing ...
...11g and Draft 802.11n specifications. The DWA-142 is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for those that demand higher networking. The D-Link Wireless Manager is great for travel and a convenient solution for use in the home. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual Enjoy the many benefits... of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Product Overview Introduction The DWA-142 Wireless USB Adapter is designed for providing ...
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D-Link DWA-142 User Manual Section 1 - In addition to 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption, you can also securely connect to a wireless network using 802.1x for ... Security with 802.1x and WPA - Product Overview Features • Compact size for your data and communication than has previously been available. • Position the DWA-142 almost anywhere in your workspace to achieve the best reception possible. • Supports Infrastructure networks via an access point and Peer-to-Peer communication in...
D-Link DWA-142 User Manual Section 1 - In addition to 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption, you can also securely connect to a wireless network using 802.1x for ... Security with 802.1x and WPA - Product Overview Features • Compact size for your data and communication than has previously been available. • Position the DWA-142 almost anywhere in your workspace to achieve the best reception possible. • Supports Infrastructure networks via an access point and Peer-to-Peer communication in...
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Product Overview Hardware Overview USB Port Used to connect the DWA-142 to your computer. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual Section 1 -
Product Overview Hardware Overview USB Port Used to connect the DWA-142 to your computer. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual Section 1 -
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...> Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual Windows® XP users may cause a conflict with the new software. Getting Started Before installing your computer boots up. If you ...through the installation process. Installation Installation This section will walk you plan to load when your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters • Disable any built-in wireless...
...> Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual Windows® XP users may cause a conflict with the new software. Getting Started Before installing your computer boots up. If you ...through the installation process. Installation Installation This section will walk you plan to load when your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters • Disable any built-in wireless...
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Section 2 - Right-click the adapter you would like to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable and select Disable. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. To prevent any unused Ethernet adapters). Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter.
Section 2 - Right-click the adapter you would like to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable and select Disable. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. To prevent any unused Ethernet adapters). Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter.
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Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. The adapter is now disabled. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-142 User Manual If you would like to disable the adapter.
Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. The adapter is now disabled. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-142 User Manual If you would like to disable the adapter.
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... in the CD-ROM drive. Click Install Drivers D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 10 In the run box type "D:\ DWA-142.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-142 USB Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). Turn on...
... in the CD-ROM drive. Click Install Drivers D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 10 In the run box type "D:\ DWA-142.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-142 USB Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). Turn on...
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Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. To install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-142, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. Click Next D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 11 Click Next By default setup will appear. Section 2 - Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location.
Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. To install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-142, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. Click Next D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 11 Click Next By default setup will appear. Section 2 - Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location.
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...), you will automatically be brought to the site survey page. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will now appear. Click Next D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 12 Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel.... Click Next The D-Link configuration wizard will have the option to display the site survey page. Click Scan to use either the D-Link utility or the built-in Windows® Wireless utility. Section 2 - Click Next ...
...), you will automatically be brought to the site survey page. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will now appear. Click Next D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 12 Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel.... Click Next The D-Link configuration wizard will have the option to display the site survey page. Click Scan to use either the D-Link utility or the built-in Windows® Wireless utility. Section 2 - Click Next ...
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Installation Click the Scan button to continue. Click Finish D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 13 Click Connect Click Finish to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click on the network name (SSID) and click Connect. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now. Section 2 -
Installation Click the Scan button to continue. Click Finish D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 13 Click Connect Click Finish to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click on the network name (SSID) and click Connect. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now. Section 2 -
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... Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® XP, please skip to the wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 14 Double-click the Wireless Conection Manager icon on the desktop will show you are using the D-Link Utility as well as the management software. ...you how to configure your desktop. The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to page 22. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-142 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the Windows® XP Zero Configuration Utility.
... Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® XP, please skip to the wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 14 Double-click the Wireless Conection Manager icon on the desktop will show you are using the D-Link Utility as well as the management software. ...you how to configure your desktop. The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to page 22. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-142 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the Windows® XP Zero Configuration Utility.
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If the network is the name of the wireless device. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 15 Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. Allow up window will ...your area. Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. Enter the security information to connect (refer to connect. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless connection. Section 3 - MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless network. ...
If the network is the name of the wireless device. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 15 Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. Allow up window will ...your area. Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. Enter the security information to connect (refer to connect. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless connection. Section 3 - MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless network. ...
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... Details: The Profile Details section will automatically be created. Configuration My Wireless Networks The My Wireless Networks page will allow you connect to use a profile. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 16 Allow up to 30 seconds to connect to page 18). New Button: Click New to create a new wireless network profile (refer to...
... Details: The Profile Details section will automatically be created. Configuration My Wireless Networks The My Wireless Networks page will allow you connect to use a profile. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 16 Allow up to 30 seconds to connect to page 18). New Button: Click New to create a new wireless network profile (refer to...
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... an adapter, select Ad-Hoc. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). SSID: Enter the SSID of security used. Set Security: Select the type of the wireless network. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 17 If you are connecting to save your profile (e.g. Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. If you are connecting to the Wireless...
... an adapter, select Ad-Hoc. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). SSID: Enter the SSID of security used. Set Security: Select the type of the wireless network. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 17 If you are connecting to save your profile (e.g. Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. If you are connecting to the Wireless...
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Please refer to save your profile (e.g. Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Set Security: Select the type of the network. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 18 Section 3 - Configuration Modify Profile You may edit an existing profile by clicking the Modify button from the My Wireless Networks page. Network Type: Displays the network type. SSID: Displays the SSID of security used. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings.
Please refer to save your profile (e.g. Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Set Security: Select the type of the network. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 18 Section 3 - Configuration Modify Profile You may edit an existing profile by clicking the Modify button from the My Wireless Networks page. Network Type: Displays the network type. SSID: Displays the SSID of security used. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings.
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Configuration Support If you need help, click the Support button. Section 3 - D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 19 A panel will appear to the right of the utility which will display information about the utility.
Configuration Support If you need help, click the Support button. Section 3 - D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 19 A panel will appear to the right of the utility which will display information about the utility.
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D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 20 Configuration About The About screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the DWA-142. Section 3 -
D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 20 Configuration About The About screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the DWA-142. Section 3 -
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...to the Wireless Security section for Service Pack 2 users. Right-click on connecting to the time). Select View Available Wireless Networks. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 21 Please refer to the next page. The following instructions are using Windows® 2000, you receive the Wireless Networks ...Detected bubble, click on a network and click the Connect button. If you want to use the D-Link utility instead of the bubble to access the utility. If you are for information on the wireless computer icon in wireless utility. Section 3 -...
...to the Wireless Security section for Service Pack 2 users. Right-click on connecting to the time). Select View Available Wireless Networks. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 21 Please refer to the next page. The following instructions are using Windows® 2000, you receive the Wireless Networks ...Detected bubble, click on a network and click the Connect button. If you want to use the D-Link utility instead of the bubble to access the utility. If you are for information on the wireless computer icon in wireless utility. Section 3 -...