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...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 User Manual...
...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 User Manual...
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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 Section 1 -
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...intrusion and protect your desktop or notebook PC's USB port. The D-Link Wireless Manager is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for those that demand higher networking. Product Overview Introduction The DWA-142 Wireless USB Adapter is included with this product to keep track of ...Standard 802.11g and Draft 802.11n specifications. Compact in size, robust in bigger homes and for desktop or notebook PCs. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual Section 1 - Instead of all your desktop or notebook PC. Maximize wireless performance by connecting this USB Adapter without having...
...intrusion and protect your desktop or notebook PC's USB port. The D-Link Wireless Manager is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for those that demand higher networking. Product Overview Introduction The DWA-142 Wireless USB Adapter is included with this product to keep track of ...Standard 802.11g and Draft 802.11n specifications. Compact in size, robust in bigger homes and for desktop or notebook PCs. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual Section 1 - Instead of all your desktop or notebook PC. Maximize wireless performance by connecting this USB Adapter without having...
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D-Link DWA-142 User Manual In addition to 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption, you can also securely connect to -Peer communication in your workspace to achieve the best ... with 802.1x and WPA - Section 1 - Product Overview Features • Compact size for your data and communication than has previously been available. • Position the DWA-142 almost anywhere in Ad-Hoc mode. • User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities. * Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput.
D-Link DWA-142 User Manual In addition to 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption, you can also securely connect to -Peer communication in your workspace to achieve the best ... with 802.1x and WPA - Section 1 - Product Overview Features • Compact size for your data and communication than has previously been available. • Position the DWA-142 almost anywhere in Ad-Hoc mode. • User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities. * Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput.
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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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...make sure the software is uninstalled. If you 've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure any software is uninstalled before installing your D-Link adapter. Section 2 - Also, if you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in wireless ...Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual Getting Started Before installing your computer boots up. Windows® XP users may cause a conflict with the new software.
...make sure the software is uninstalled. If you 've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure any software is uninstalled before installing your D-Link adapter. Section 2 - Also, if you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in wireless ...Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual Getting Started Before installing your computer boots up. Windows® XP users may cause a conflict with the new software.
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Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual To prevent any unused Ethernet adapters). From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. 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. Section 2 - 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. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual To prevent any unused Ethernet adapters). From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. 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. Section 2 - Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters.
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The adapter is now disabled. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual Disabling the adapter will be displayed. Section 2 - When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. If you would like to disable the adapter.
The adapter is now disabled. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual Disabling the adapter will be displayed. Section 2 - When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. If you would like to disable the adapter.
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...CD-ROM drive. Click Install Drivers D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 10 The step-by-step instructions that follow are similar for the other Windows operating systems. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-142 Driver CD in Windows XP. When the... autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run. In the run box type "D:\ DWA-142.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your ...
...CD-ROM drive. Click Install Drivers D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 10 The step-by-step instructions that follow are similar for the other Windows operating systems. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-142 Driver CD in Windows XP. When the... autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run. In the run box type "D:\ DWA-142.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your ...
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Click Next By default setup will appear. Click Next D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 11 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. Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Section 2 -
Click Next By default setup will appear. Click Next D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 11 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. Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Section 2 -
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If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will have the option to use either the D-Link utility or the built-in Windows® Wireless utility. Click Next D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 12 If you are using Windows® XP (SP2), you will now appear. Click Scan to the site ...survey page. Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. Click Next The D-Link configuration wizard will automatically be...
If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will have the option to use either the D-Link utility or the built-in Windows® Wireless utility. Click Next D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 12 If you are using Windows® XP (SP2), you will now appear. Click Scan to the site ...survey page. Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. Click Next The D-Link configuration wizard will automatically be...
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Installation Click the Scan button to restart my computer now. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click Connect Click Finish to continue. Click Finish D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 13 Click on the network name (SSID) and click Connect. Section 2 -
Installation Click the Scan button to restart my computer now. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click Connect Click Finish to continue. Click Finish D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 13 Click on the network name (SSID) and click Connect. Section 2 -
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...Section 3 - Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® XP, please skip to the wireless adapter. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-142 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the Windows® XP Zero Configuration Utility...configure your desktop. The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to page 22. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 14 Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration . Double-click the Wireless Conection Manager icon on the desktop...
...Section 3 - Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® XP, please skip to the wireless adapter. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-142 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the Windows® XP Zero Configuration Utility...configure your desktop. The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to page 22. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 14 Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration . Double-click the Wireless Conection Manager icon on the desktop...
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... the Connect button. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. Enter the security information to connect (refer to the Wireless Security section for available wireless networks...channel of the wireless connection. Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). If the network is the name of the wireless device. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 15 To connect to connect. MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless network. Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Networks The ...
... the Connect button. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. Enter the security information to connect (refer to the Wireless Security section for available wireless networks...channel of the wireless connection. Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). If the network is the name of the wireless device. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 15 To connect to connect. MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless network. Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Networks The ...
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... Wireless Networks page will allow you connect to the wireless network. New Button: Click New to create a new wireless network profile (refer to page 19). D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 16 Modify: Click Modify to edit a current profile (refer to page 18). Allow up to 30 seconds to connect to a network using the Wireless...
... Wireless Networks page will allow you connect to the wireless network. New Button: Click New to create a new wireless network profile (refer to page 19). D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 16 Modify: Click Modify to edit a current profile (refer to page 18). Allow up to 30 seconds to connect to a network using the Wireless...
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..., Office, Coffee Shop). SSID: Enter the SSID of security used. If you are connecting to save your profile (e.g. Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 17
..., Office, Coffee Shop). SSID: Enter the SSID of security used. If you are connecting to save your profile (e.g. Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 17
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SSID: Displays the SSID of security used. OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 18 Network Type: Displays the network type. Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Set Security: Select the type of the network. Section 3 - Please refer to save your profile (e.g. Configuration Modify Profile You may edit an existing profile by clicking the Modify button from the My Wireless Networks page.
SSID: Displays the SSID of security used. OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 18 Network Type: Displays the network type. Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Set Security: Select the type of the network. Section 3 - Please refer to save your profile (e.g. Configuration Modify Profile You may edit an existing profile by clicking the Modify button from the My Wireless Networks page.
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A panel will appear to the right of the utility which will display information about the utility. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 19 Configuration Support If you need help, click the Support button. Section 3 -
A panel will appear to the right of the utility which will display information about the utility. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 19 Configuration Support If you need help, click the Support button. Section 3 -
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Configuration About The About screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the DWA-142. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 20 Section 3 -
Configuration About The About screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the DWA-142. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 20 Section 3 -
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... Please refer to the Wireless Security section for Service Pack 2 users. If you must use the D-Link utility instead of the bubble to use the D-Link utility. Click on the wireless computer icon in your area. If you are for information on the ... refer to a secure network. Select View Available Wireless Networks. The utility will display any available wireless networks in wireless utility. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 21 The following instructions are using Windows® 2000, you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on connecting to the next...
... Please refer to the Wireless Security section for Service Pack 2 users. If you must use the D-Link utility instead of the bubble to use the D-Link utility. Click on the wireless computer icon in your area. If you are for information on the ... refer to a secure network. Select View Available Wireless Networks. The utility will display any available wireless networks in wireless utility. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 21 The following instructions are using Windows® 2000, you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on connecting to the next...