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...Hardware Overview 6 LEDs 6 Installation 7 Getting Started 7 Remove Existing Installations 7 Disable Other Wireless Adapters 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 10 Software/Driver Installation 11 Install Adapter into Your Computer 14 Configuration 18 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 18 Wireless Networks 19 My Wireless Networks 20 Support 23 About 24 Connect to a Wireless Network 26 Using Windows Vista 26 Using Windows® XP 27 D-Link DWA-525 User Manual Warranty 55 Registration 61 Personal 29 Using the D-Link Utility 29 Using Windows® 7 31 Using Windows...
...Hardware Overview 6 LEDs 6 Installation 7 Getting Started 7 Remove Existing Installations 7 Disable Other Wireless Adapters 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 10 Software/Driver Installation 11 Install Adapter into Your Computer 14 Configuration 18 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 18 Wireless Networks 19 My Wireless Networks 20 Support 23 About 24 Connect to a Wireless Network 26 Using Windows Vista 26 Using Windows® XP 27 D-Link DWA-525 User Manual Warranty 55 Registration 61 Personal 29 Using the D-Link Utility 29 Using Windows® 7 31 Using Windows...
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..., downloading, and video streaming. Get a better Internet experience with the latest wireless networking security protocols, including WEP encryption and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) support for access to the Internet in your Desktop PC's wireless connectivity without having to connect with a wireless access point or router for WPA2-PSK. Like all DLink wireless adapters, the DWA-525 can add or upgrade your office or home network. The DWA-525 also includes a configuration utility to help protect the wireless network from being exposed. The DWA-525 features...
..., downloading, and video streaming. Get a better Internet experience with the latest wireless networking security protocols, including WEP encryption and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) support for access to the Internet in your Desktop PC's wireless connectivity without having to connect with a wireless access point or router for WPA2-PSK. Like all DLink wireless adapters, the DWA-525 can add or upgrade your office or home network. The DWA-525 also includes a configuration utility to help protect the wireless network from being exposed. The DWA-525 features...
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....11g Devices - With the DWA-525 in your data and communication than has previously been available. •Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual That means you can connect with colleagues and friends while you have the ability to link to a wireless network using WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) for wireless authentication, as well as WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup...
....11g Devices - With the DWA-525 in your data and communication than has previously been available. •Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual That means you can connect with colleagues and friends while you have the ability to link to a wireless network using WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) for wireless authentication, as well as WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup...
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.... Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual If you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure the utilities are not set to load when your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of the network(s) you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in wireless utility for all adapters. Also, if you want to connect to use the built-in the device manager...
.... Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual If you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure the utilities are not set to load when your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of the network(s) you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in wireless utility for all adapters. Also, if you want to connect to use the built-in the device manager...
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... position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that is minimized. 2. Section 2 - A wall that the signal passes through a wall or ceiling (instead of walls, ceilings, or other network devices to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Make sure your 2.4GHz phone base is to a minimum. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 10 Keep in mind, however, that the signal will weaken your home or business. Keep your wireless connection may...
... position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that is minimized. 2. Section 2 - A wall that the signal passes through a wall or ceiling (instead of walls, ceilings, or other network devices to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Make sure your 2.4GHz phone base is to a minimum. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 10 Keep in mind, however, that the signal will weaken your home or business. Keep your wireless connection may...
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... and Insert the D-Link DWA-525 Driver CD in Windows Vista®. In the run box, type "D:\DWA525.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Installation Software/Driver Installation Note: Do NOT install the DWA-525 Desktop Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). Section 2 - Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run. Click Install D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 11 When the "Add New Hardware" wizard appears, click Cancel...
... and Insert the D-Link DWA-525 Driver CD in Windows Vista®. In the run box, type "D:\DWA525.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Installation Software/Driver Installation Note: Do NOT install the DWA-525 Desktop Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). Section 2 - Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run. Click Install D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 11 When the "Add New Hardware" wizard appears, click Cancel...
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D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 12 Select the language to use and click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. By default setup will appear. To install to continue. Click Next to continue. Click Next to continue. Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-525, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. The Welcome window will appear. Section 2 -
D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 12 Select the language to use and click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. By default setup will appear. To install to continue. Click Next to continue. Click Next to continue. Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-525, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. The Welcome window will appear. Section 2 -
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... you to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS). The following instructions will now appear. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 14 Turn off your computer and unplug the power to page 16. For best results the antenna should be straight up. Click Next to your computer's manual for specific instructions on computer and boot into the PCI slot and press down until the adapter is some space...
... you to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS). The following instructions will now appear. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 14 Turn off your computer and unplug the power to page 16. For best results the antenna should be straight up. Click Next to your computer's manual for specific instructions on computer and boot into the PCI slot and press down until the adapter is some space...
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... start the Configuration. The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to page 27. for Windows Vista®, please skip to configure your desktop. Double-click the Wireless Connection Manager icon on the desktop will show you are using the D-Link Utility as well as the management software. Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® 7, skip to page 25; Section 3 - D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-525 uses the Wireless Connection Manager...
... start the Configuration. The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to page 27. for Windows Vista®, please skip to configure your desktop. Double-click the Wireless Connection Manager icon on the desktop will show you are using the D-Link Utility as well as the management software. Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® 7, skip to page 25; Section 3 - D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-525 uses the Wireless Connection Manager...
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... of the wireless network. Activate Button: Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down menu and click Activate to connect. You must know the encryption key/security settings to connect. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless network. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. If the network is secure. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 19 WPS Button: Connect to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. Section 3 - To connect to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup. Security: If there...
... of the wireless network. Activate Button: Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down menu and click Activate to connect. You must know the encryption key/security settings to connect. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless network. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. If the network is secure. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 19 WPS Button: Connect to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. Section 3 - To connect to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup. Security: If there...
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... Shop). D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 21 Section 3 - SSID: Enter the SSID of security used. Set Security: Select the type of the wireless network. Network Type: Select the network type. If you are connecting to another wireless client such as an adapter, select Ad-Hoc. If you are connecting to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. Please refer to save your profile (e.g. Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. Configuration Add Profile...
... Shop). D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 21 Section 3 - SSID: Enter the SSID of security used. Set Security: Select the type of the wireless network. Network Type: Select the network type. If you are connecting to another wireless client such as an adapter, select Ad-Hoc. If you are connecting to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. Please refer to save your profile (e.g. Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. Configuration Add Profile...
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....11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard instead of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). The key is generally missing in WEP, through the extensible authentication protocol (EAP). EAP is built on a computer's hardware-specific MAC address, which is an alpha-numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 28 WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on a more secure public-key encryption system to improve the security features of TKIP. • User authentication, which is...
....11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard instead of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). The key is generally missing in WEP, through the extensible authentication protocol (EAP). EAP is built on a computer's hardware-specific MAC address, which is an alpha-numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 28 WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on a more secure public-key encryption system to improve the security features of TKIP. • User authentication, which is...
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... used. 1. Enter the WPA/WPA2-Personal passphrase exactly as shown to the next page. Click OK to connect to see the passphrase. If you would like to connect to enable WPA/WPA2-Personal on your wireless router or access point. Click the Show text in the password field box to the network. Wireless Security Configure WPA™/WPA2™- Personal Using the D-Link Utility It is on your wireless router or access point before configuring...
... used. 1. Enter the WPA/WPA2-Personal passphrase exactly as shown to the next page. Click OK to connect to see the passphrase. If you would like to connect to enable WPA/WPA2-Personal on your wireless router or access point. Click the Show text in the password field box to the network. Wireless Security Configure WPA™/WPA2™- Personal Using the D-Link Utility It is on your wireless router or access point before configuring...
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... your wireless adapter. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to know the WPA/WPA2-Personal key being used. 1. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to and click Connect. Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WPA™/WPA2™- Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 36...
... your wireless adapter. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to know the WPA/WPA2-Personal key being used. 1. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to and click Connect. Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WPA™/WPA2™- Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 36...
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... to authenticate. 7. All the devices on Advanced Config to create a new profile or highlight an existing profile and click Modify. 2. Enter the login information required to EAP Type, select EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, or PEAP. Click OK to save your RADIUS server requires validation. 5. Check this field if your settings. Select a User Certificate from the RADIUS server in the network. Wireless Security Configure WPA™/WPA2™-Enterprise Using the D-Link Utility WPA...
... to authenticate. 7. All the devices on Advanced Config to create a new profile or highlight an existing profile and click Modify. 2. Enter the login information required to EAP Type, select EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, or PEAP. Click OK to save your RADIUS server requires validation. 5. Check this field if your settings. Select a User Certificate from the RADIUS server in the network. Wireless Security Configure WPA™/WPA2™-Enterprise Using the D-Link Utility WPA...
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D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 41 The DWA-525 Power and Link lights are listed in the Configuration section in this manual. Troubleshooting 2. Turn on the Access Point, and then turn on the Access Point or wireless router. • Move the DWA-525 and Access Point or Wireless router into the same room and then test the wireless connection. • Disable all security settings. (WEP, MAC Address Control, AES) • Make sure that the SSID on the DWA-525 desktop adapter is exactly the same as the SSID on the computer with the DWA-525. The...
D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 41 The DWA-525 Power and Link lights are listed in the Configuration section in this manual. Troubleshooting 2. Turn on the Access Point, and then turn on the Access Point or wireless router. • Move the DWA-525 and Access Point or Wireless router into the same room and then test the wireless connection. • Disable all security settings. (WEP, MAC Address Control, AES) • Make sure that the SSID on the DWA-525 desktop adapter is exactly the same as the SSID on the computer with the DWA-525. The...
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... I troubleshoot distance issues using the DWA-525? • Move the DWA-525 and Access Point or Wireless router into the same room and then test the wireless connection. • Change the channel of the Access Point. • Move devices within the line of sight. The default SSID is configured properly. Please note that the Network Connection for the wireless clients and access points. Double-click on the settings for the wireless client is "dlink". • In Ad-Hoc mode, both wireless clients...
... I troubleshoot distance issues using the DWA-525? • Move the DWA-525 and Access Point or Wireless router into the same room and then test the wireless connection. • Change the channel of the Access Point. • Move devices within the line of sight. The default SSID is configured properly. Please note that the Network Connection for the wireless clients and access points. Double-click on the settings for the wireless client is "dlink". • In Ad-Hoc mode, both wireless clients...
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... Wireless Router is a cellular computer network that wireless networking delivers. A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a device used on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as airports, coffee shops and universities. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are used increasingly in order to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. Wireless users can use the same applications they use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual...
... Wireless Router is a cellular computer network that wireless networking delivers. A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a device used on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as airports, coffee shops and universities. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are used increasingly in order to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. Wireless users can use the same applications they use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual...
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The wireless connection in the room, so the signal gets dispersed throughout your wireless network. Wireless network is easy to extend the range. That is wireless used? Refer to product manual for detail information on how to set it could be quite a task not knowing where to place the router/access point as high as possible from remote locations like the freedom of setting up . D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 49 Appendix A - People like...
The wireless connection in the room, so the signal gets dispersed throughout your wireless network. Wireless network is easy to extend the range. That is wireless used? Refer to product manual for detail information on how to set it could be quite a task not knowing where to place the router/access point as high as possible from remote locations like the freedom of setting up . D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 49 Appendix A - People like...
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... subnet mask, and default gateway of your adapter. If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your router. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 50 router) automatically. To verify your adapter. Windows® 7/Windows Vista® Users • Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. You may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters. Some firewall software programs may need administrative access to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. Windows® XP/2000 Users • Click on your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on Start...
... subnet mask, and default gateway of your adapter. If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your router. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 50 router) automatically. To verify your adapter. Windows® 7/Windows Vista® Users • Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. You may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters. Some firewall software programs may need administrative access to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. Windows® XP/2000 Users • Click on your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on Start...
