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Section 1 - Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link DWA-160 Xtreme N™ Dual Band USB Adapter • Cradle • 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® or XP (Service Pack 2) • CD-ROM Drive • 300MHz processor and at least 64MB of RAM • A draft 802.11n or 802.11g or 802.11a access point or wireless router D-Link DWA-160 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link DWA-160 Xtreme N™ Dual Band USB Adapter • Cradle • 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® or XP (Service Pack 2) • CD-ROM Drive • 300MHz processor and at least 64MB of RAM • A draft 802.11n or 802.11g or 802.11a access point or wireless router D-Link DWA-160 User Manual
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... actual data throughput rate. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Maximize wireless performance by connecting this product to a Xtreme N™ Dual Band Media router or an Xtreme N™ Gaming router, and stay connected from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g and Draft 802.11n specifications. Environmental conditions will vary. Product Overview Introduction The DWA-160 Xtreme N™ Dual Band USB Adapter is included with this USB Adapter to keep track of stringing...
... actual data throughput rate. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Maximize wireless performance by connecting this product to a Xtreme N™ Dual Band Media router or an Xtreme N™ Gaming router, and stay connected from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g and Draft 802.11n specifications. Environmental conditions will vary. Product Overview Introduction The DWA-160 Xtreme N™ Dual Band USB Adapter is included with this USB Adapter to keep track of stringing...
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D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 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 USB 1.1... Plug & Play installation. • Fully 802.11g and 802.11a compatible. • Draft 802.11n compliant. • Powered by the USB port; Section 1 - You may also use 802.1x for wireless authentication. • Position the DWA-160 almost anywhere in your data and communication than...
D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 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 USB 1.1... Plug & Play installation. • Fully 802.11g and 802.11a compatible. • Draft 802.11n compliant. • Powered by the USB port; Section 1 - You may also use 802.1x for wireless authentication. • Position the DWA-160 almost anywhere in your data and communication than...
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D-Link DWA-160 User Manual USB Port Used to connect the DWA-160 to a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point and establish connectivity. Product Overview Hardware Overview WPS Button Press the WPS button to automatically connect to your computer. Refer to pg 19. Section 1 -
D-Link DWA-160 User Manual USB Port Used to connect the DWA-160 to a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point and establish connectivity. Product Overview Hardware Overview WPS Button Press the WPS button to automatically connect to your computer. Refer to pg 19. Section 1 -
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In the run box type "D:\DWA160.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer, go to Start > Run. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-160 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. Turn on your CD-ROM drive). Section 2 - D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 11 Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-160 Xtreme N™ Dual Band USB Adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD.
In the run box type "D:\DWA160.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer, go to Start > Run. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-160 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. Turn on your CD-ROM drive). Section 2 - D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 11 Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-160 Xtreme N™ Dual Band USB Adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD.
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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 15. The following instructions will now appear. Click Next D-Link DWA-160 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 15. The following instructions will now appear. Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 13 Section 2 - Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer.
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Section 5 - Right-click on D-Link DWA-160 Xteme N Dual Band USB Adapter. Click OK to Network Adapters. Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to continue. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 41
Section 5 - Right-click on D-Link DWA-160 Xteme N Dual Band USB Adapter. Click OK to Network Adapters. Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to continue. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 41
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... Make sure that the DWA-160 Wireless Adapter is unable to connect to completely remove drivers that the IP Address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS settings are firmly connected. • Check that were previously loaded. 3. The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting.) D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 42 The ...SSID factory setting for D-Link products is specified on the settings for the network • In Infrastructure mode, make sure to the wireless network and/or the Internet. • Check that the LED indicators on the WLAN icon in the computer's USB port. If not, ...
... Make sure that the DWA-160 Wireless Adapter is unable to connect to completely remove drivers that the IP Address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS settings are firmly connected. • Check that were previously loaded. 3. The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting.) D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 42 The ...SSID factory setting for D-Link products is specified on the settings for the network • In Infrastructure mode, make sure to the wireless network and/or the Internet. • Check that the LED indicators on the WLAN icon in the computer's USB port. If not, ...
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... from remote locations like the freedom of setting up a wireless network. Wireless Basics Where is expanding everywhere not just at home or the office. Using a D-Link USB Adapter with your network for the first time it for the best performance. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 47
... from remote locations like the freedom of setting up a wireless network. Wireless Basics Where is expanding everywhere not just at home or the office. Using a D-Link USB Adapter with your network for the first time it for the best performance. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 47
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... be in Ad-Hoc mode to the wireless router or access point. Unfortunately 802.11a/g/n products such as laptops with the DWA-160. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 48 All wireless clients will connect to communicate. * Not supported with wireless USB Adapters. An Ad-Hoc* network contains only clients, such as the DWA-160 do not support ad-hoc mode.
... be in Ad-Hoc mode to the wireless router or access point. Unfortunately 802.11a/g/n products such as laptops with the DWA-160. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 48 All wireless clients will connect to communicate. * Not supported with wireless USB Adapters. An Ad-Hoc* network contains only clients, such as the DWA-160 do not support ad-hoc mode.
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Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 52 Wi-Fi Protected Access (TKIP, MIC, IV Expansion, Shared Key Authentication) • 802.1x • WPS (PIN and PBC) Media Access Control • CSMA/CA with ACK Frequency Range • 2.4GHz ... actual data throughput rate. Appendix C - Environmental factors will vary. Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11n (draft) • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.11a Bus Type • USB 2.0 (1.1 compatible) Security • WPA™/WPA2™ -
Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 52 Wi-Fi Protected Access (TKIP, MIC, IV Expansion, Shared Key Authentication) • 802.1x • WPS (PIN and PBC) Media Access Control • CSMA/CA with ACK Frequency Range • 2.4GHz ... actual data throughput rate. Appendix C - Environmental factors will vary. Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11n (draft) • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.11a Bus Type • USB 2.0 (1.1 compatible) Security • WPA™/WPA2™ -
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IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of the FCC Rules. is restricted to indoor ... 5.15 ~ 5.25GHz frequency range, it is firmware-limited to operate this product in typical laptop computer(s) with USB slot. IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with the limits for satisfying RF exposure compliance. ...15 of this equipment. If this manual. This device complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 58 These limits are designed to correct the interference by the party responsible for help. This ...
IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of the FCC Rules. is restricted to indoor ... 5.15 ~ 5.25GHz frequency range, it is firmware-limited to operate this product in typical laptop computer(s) with USB slot. IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with the limits for satisfying RF exposure compliance. ...15 of this equipment. If this manual. This device complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 58 These limits are designed to correct the interference by the party responsible for help. This ...