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...Installation 7 Getting Started 7 Remove Existing Installations 7 Disable Other Wireless Adapters 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 10 Adapter Installation 11 Configuration 17 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 17 Wireless Networks 18 Wi-Fi® Protected...Security 31 What is WPA 31 D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Configure WPA™/WPA2™-Personal 32 Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 32 Using Windows ...™-Enterprise 38 Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 38 Configure 802.1x (RADIUS 39 Using the D-Link Utility 39 Troubleshooting 40 Wireless Basics...
...Installation 7 Getting Started 7 Remove Existing Installations 7 Disable Other Wireless Adapters 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 10 Adapter Installation 11 Configuration 17 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 17 Wireless Networks 18 Wi-Fi® Protected...Security 31 What is WPA 31 D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Configure WPA™/WPA2™-Personal 32 Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 32 Using Windows ...™-Enterprise 38 Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 38 Configure 802.1x (RADIUS 39 Using the D-Link Utility 39 Troubleshooting 40 Wireless Basics...
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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 Section 1 -
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... accessed networks. Product Overview Introduction The DWA-160 Xtreme N™ Dual Band USB Adapter is great for travel and a convenient solution for desktop or notebook PCs. 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. D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you...
... accessed networks. Product Overview Introduction The DWA-160 Xtreme N™ Dual Band USB Adapter is great for travel and a convenient solution for desktop or notebook PCs. 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. D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you...
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... 802.11g and 802.11a compatible. • Draft 802.11n compliant. • Powered by the USB port; 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 port will adversely affect throughput. D-Link DWA-160...
... 802.11g and 802.11a compatible. • Draft 802.11n compliant. • Powered by the USB port; 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 port will adversely affect throughput. D-Link DWA-160...
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Section 1 - D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Product Overview Hardware Overview WPS Button Press the WPS button to automatically connect to pg 19. Refer to a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point and establish connectivity. USB Port Used to connect the DWA-160 to your computer.
Section 1 - D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Product Overview Hardware Overview WPS Button Press the WPS button to automatically connect to pg 19. Refer to a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point and establish connectivity. USB Port Used to connect the DWA-160 to your computer.
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... or Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual If you through the installation process. To remove any built-in wireless utility for all adapters. Getting Started Before installing your computer boots up. Windows® XP users may cause a conflict with the...
... or Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual If you through the installation process. To remove any built-in wireless utility for all adapters. Getting Started Before installing your computer boots up. Windows® XP users may cause a conflict with the...
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Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual Right-click the adapter you would like to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable and select Disable. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Section 2 - 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-160 User Manual Right-click the adapter you would like to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable and select Disable. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Section 2 - Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter.
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Section 2 - Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. The adapter is now disabled. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. If you would like to disable the adapter. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual
Section 2 - Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. The adapter is now disabled. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. If you would like to disable the adapter. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual
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... the wireless signals must pass through, may have a negative effect on the types of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that is as far away from electrical devices or appliances that the number of your home or business....Link DWA-160 User Manual 10 Building Materials make a difference. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will travel straight through drywall or open doorways. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter...
... the wireless signals must pass through, may have a negative effect on the types of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that is as far away from electrical devices or appliances that the number of your home or business....Link DWA-160 User Manual 10 Building Materials make a difference. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will travel straight through drywall or open doorways. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter...
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Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run. Section 2 - 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. In the run box type "D:\DWA160.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. 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 CD-ROM drive).
Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run. Section 2 - 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. In the run box type "D:\DWA160.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. 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 CD-ROM drive).
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Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 12 Click Next By default setup will appear. To install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-160, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. Section 2 -
Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 12 Click Next By default setup will appear. To install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-160, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. Section 2 -
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Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 13 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. Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. If you to page 15. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Section 2 -
Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 13 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. Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. If you to page 15. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Section 2 -
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... the WPS button on the adaper and holding for two seconds until the wizard screen comes up. Click Next to establish connectivity. Section 2 - Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 14 Note: You may also connect to your setup. Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to your network by pressing the WPS...
... the WPS button on the adaper and holding for two seconds until the wizard screen comes up. Click Next to establish connectivity. Section 2 - Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 14 Note: You may also connect to your setup. Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to your network by pressing the WPS...
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Click Scan to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click Next Click the Scan button to display the site survey page. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to a wireless network and then click Next. Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to the site survey page. Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 15 Section 2 -
Click Scan to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click Next Click the Scan button to display the site survey page. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to a wireless network and then click Next. Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to the site survey page. Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 15 Section 2 -
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Installation When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to reboot your setup. If you are prompted to your wireless network. Click Next to complete your computer, select Yes, I want to continue. Click Next Click Finish to restart my computer now. Click Finish D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 16 Section 2 -
Installation When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to reboot your setup. If you are prompted to your wireless network. Click Next to complete your computer, select Yes, I want to continue. Click Next Click Finish to restart my computer now. Click Finish D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 16 Section 2 -
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... 3 - The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to configure your desktop. Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 17 If you how to the wireless adapter. Double-click the Wireless Connection Manager icon on the desktop will show you are using the...
... 3 - The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to configure your desktop. Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 17 If you how to the wireless adapter. Double-click the Wireless Connection Manager icon on the desktop will show you are using the...
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... Connect. To connect to connect. MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless connection. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless device. Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 18 Section 3 - Security: If there is a "lock" icon, this means the wireless network is secure...
... Connect. To connect to connect. MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless connection. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless device. Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 18 Section 3 - Security: If there is a "lock" icon, this means the wireless network is secure...
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... wireless router within 120 seconds. Entering this number in the utility that connects you with the intended wireless network. Refer to other WPS-enabled devices. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 19 Section 3 - Refer to have the access point or wireless router nearby during setup. For more information. It is a unique number generated randomly..., then pushing the physical button on WPS, visit the Wi-Fi Alliance website at www.wi-fi.org. A connection can be established by the wireless adapter's utility. "Personal Identification Number" (PIN) is recommended to page 20.
... wireless router within 120 seconds. Entering this number in the utility that connects you with the intended wireless network. Refer to other WPS-enabled devices. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 19 Section 3 - Refer to have the access point or wireless router nearby during setup. For more information. It is a unique number generated randomly..., then pushing the physical button on WPS, visit the Wi-Fi Alliance website at www.wi-fi.org. A connection can be established by the wireless adapter's utility. "Personal Identification Number" (PIN) is recommended to page 20.
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This screen will appear once you have successfully established connection with your network, press the WPS button on your access point or router to your network. Configuration Push Button 1. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 20 Section 3 - To connect to continue. Press the WPS button located on the adapter and hold for two seconds until the wizard screen appears. 2.
This screen will appear once you have successfully established connection with your network, press the WPS button on your access point or router to your network. Configuration Push Button 1. D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 20 Section 3 - To connect to continue. Press the WPS button located on the adapter and hold for two seconds until the wizard screen appears. 2.
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... 2 minutes to enter this number in your access point or wireless router. Section 3 - Click Next Make sure your access point or wireless router. Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 21 Write down the number on the screen. Please refer to page 14. Once you click Next, you want to connect using the...
... 2 minutes to enter this number in your access point or wireless router. Section 3 - Click Next Make sure your access point or wireless router. Click Next D-Link DWA-160 User Manual 21 Write down the number on the screen. Please refer to page 14. Once you click Next, you want to connect using the...