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...Windows® 7 31 Using Windows Vista 34 Using Windows® XP 36 Configure WPA™/WPA2™-Enterprise 38 Using the D-Link Utility 38 Troubleshooting 39 Windows® 7 Troubleshooting 44 Wireless Basics 46 Networking Basics 50 Check your IP address 50 Windows®... 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
...Windows® 7 31 Using Windows Vista 34 Using Windows® XP 36 Configure WPA™/WPA2™-Enterprise 38 Using the D-Link Utility 38 Troubleshooting 39 Windows® 7 Troubleshooting 44 Wireless Basics 46 Networking Basics 50 Check your IP address 50 Windows®... 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
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Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw • D-Link DWA-525 Wireless N 150 Desktop PCI Adapter • One Antenna • Low Profile Mounting Bracket • Manual and Warranty on CD • D-Link Wireless Connection Manager on CD System Requirements • A desktop computer with an available PCI slot • Windows® 7, Windows Vista® (32/64-bit), or XP (32/64-bit with Service Pack 2 or higher) • 300MHz processor and at least 64MB of RAM D-Link DWA-525 User Manual Section 1 -
Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw • D-Link DWA-525 Wireless N 150 Desktop PCI Adapter • One Antenna • Low Profile Mounting Bracket • Manual and Warranty on CD • D-Link Wireless Connection Manager on CD System Requirements • A desktop computer with an available PCI slot • Windows® 7, Windows Vista® (32/64-bit), or XP (32/64-bit with Service Pack 2 or higher) • 300MHz processor and at least 64MB of RAM D-Link DWA-525 User Manual Section 1 -
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... for your personal information from being exposed. Maximize wireless performance by Wireless N 150 technology, the DWA-525 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception than 802.11g*. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual Product Overview Introduction The D-Link Wireless N 150 Desktop PCI Adapter (DWA-525) is a 802.11n client device that installs quickly and easily into desktop computers. Once...
... for your personal information from being exposed. Maximize wireless performance by Wireless N 150 technology, the DWA-525 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception than 802.11g*. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual Product Overview Introduction The D-Link Wireless N 150 Desktop PCI Adapter (DWA-525) is a 802.11n client device that installs quickly and easily into desktop computers. Once...
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... available. •Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. Environmental factors will vary. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual With the performance of D-Link's Wireless N 150 line of wireless products, the DWA-525 delivers a more wireless networks. • Better Security with colleagues and friends while you have the ability to...
... available. •Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. Environmental factors will vary. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual With the performance of D-Link's Wireless N 150 line of wireless products, the DWA-525 delivers a more wireless networks. • Better Security with colleagues and friends while you have the ability to...
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Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs WLAN LED A solid light indicates that wireless is ready. Section 1 - D-Link DWA-525 User Manual This LED blinks during wireless data transmission.
Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs WLAN LED A solid light indicates that wireless is ready. Section 1 - D-Link DWA-525 User Manual This LED blinks during wireless data transmission.
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...sure the utilities are not set to Remove Existing Installations If you have installed a different manufacturer's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure any old software: Windows® 7 users: Click Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features. Getting Started Before installing...Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual Also, if you through the installation process. Windows Vista® and XP users may cause a conflict with the new software. To...
...sure the utilities are not set to Remove Existing Installations If you have installed a different manufacturer's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure any old software: Windows® 7 users: Click Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features. Getting Started Before installing...Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual Also, if you through the installation process. Windows Vista® and XP users may cause a conflict with the new software. To...
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Section 2 - Right-click the adapter you would like to the left of Network Adapters. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable any wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual
Section 2 - Right-click the adapter you would like to the left of Network Adapters. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable any wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual
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When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual The adapter is now disabled. If you would like to disable the adapter. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. Section 2 - Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable.
When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual The adapter is now disabled. If you would like to disable the adapter. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. Section 2 - Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable.
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...open doorways. Position your 2.4GHz phone base is to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that generate RF noise. 5. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 10 Be aware of walls or ceilings is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from your...walls and ceilings between network devices. Each wall or ceiling can reduce your wireless signal. 4. Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters). The key to be almost 3 feet (1 meter)...
...open doorways. Position your 2.4GHz phone base is to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that generate RF noise. 5. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 10 Be aware of walls or ceilings is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from your...walls and ceilings between network devices. Each wall or ceiling can reduce your wireless signal. 4. Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters). The key to be almost 3 feet (1 meter)...
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.... If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-525 Driver CD in Windows Vista®. Click Install D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 11 Installation Software/Driver Installation Note: Do NOT install the DWA-525 Desktop Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). The steps and screens are shown in the...
.... If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-525 Driver CD in Windows Vista®. Click Install D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 11 Installation Software/Driver Installation Note: Do NOT install the DWA-525 Desktop Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). The steps and screens are shown in the...
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The Welcome window will install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-525, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 12 Click Next to continue. Click Next to continue. Select the language to use and click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. By default setup will appear. Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. Section 2 - To install to continue.
The Welcome window will install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-525, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 12 Click Next to continue. Click Next to continue. Select the language to use and click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. By default setup will appear. Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. Section 2 - To install to continue.
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Click Next to continue. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 13 Click Next to continue. Once you click Finish, shut down your computer. Installation Select the Program Files folder location. Section 2 - Please refer to the next page to install your PCI adapter into your computer and unplug the power.
Click Next to continue. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 13 Click Next to continue. Once you click Finish, shut down your computer. Installation Select the Program Files folder location. Section 2 - Please refer to the next page to install your PCI adapter into your computer and unplug the power.
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... 5 - Step 8 - The following instructions will now appear. Step 2 - Attach the adapter's antenna. Step 6 - Turn on your computer case and installing PCI adapters. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 14 Step 1 - Close or put the case back on opening your motherboard. Step 7 - Section 2 - Step 3 - Secure the adapter's fastening tab to a...and plug the power back in place. Also, make sure there is set in . If you to your computer. Slide the DWA-525 into the PCI slot and press down until the adapter is some space between the antenna and the wall or back of your desk...
... 5 - Step 8 - The following instructions will now appear. Step 2 - Attach the adapter's antenna. Step 6 - Turn on your computer case and installing PCI adapters. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 14 Step 1 - Close or put the case back on opening your motherboard. Step 7 - Section 2 - Step 3 - Secure the adapter's fastening tab to a...and plug the power back in place. Also, make sure there is set in . If you to your computer. Slide the DWA-525 into the PCI slot and press down until the adapter is some space between the antenna and the wall or back of your desk...
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Press the WPS button on your access point or wireless router within two minutes to your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to establish connectivity. Click Finish to your setup. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 15 When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to complete your wireless network. Section 2 -
Press the WPS button on your access point or wireless router within two minutes to your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to establish connectivity. Click Finish to your setup. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 15 When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to complete your wireless network. Section 2 -
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... To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to continue. Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Scan to the site survey page. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 16 Section 2 - When you will appear. If there is a lock icon under Security, you click the Scan button, a list of wireless networks (site...
... To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to continue. Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Scan to the site survey page. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 16 Section 2 - When you will appear. If there is a lock icon under Security, you click the Scan button, a list of wireless networks (site...
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Section 2 - D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 17 Installation When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to complete your wireless network. Click Finish to your setup.
Section 2 - D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 17 Installation When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to complete your wireless network. Click Finish to your setup.
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... page 25; 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. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 18 Section 3 - D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-525 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as Windows® XP Zero Configuration and Windows® 7 / Vista® WLAN...
... page 25; 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. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 18 Section 3 - D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-525 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as Windows® XP Zero Configuration and Windows® 7 / Vista® WLAN...
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... menu and click Activate to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 19 SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the name of the wireless connection. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless device. WPS Button: Connect...
... menu and click Activate to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 19 SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the name of the wireless connection. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless device. WPS Button: Connect...
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.... Activate: Click Activate to remove a profile. Every time you connect to a network using the Wireless Networks page, a profile will allow you to the next page). D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 20 Modify: Click Modify to edit a current profile (refer to the wireless network. Allow up to 30 seconds to connect to page 22...
.... Activate: Click Activate to remove a profile. Every time you connect to a network using the Wireless Networks page, a profile will allow you to the next page). D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 20 Modify: Click Modify to edit a current profile (refer to the wireless network. Allow up to 30 seconds to connect to page 22...
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... Wireless Security section for your settings. Configuration Add Profile You may add a new network by clicking the New button from the My Wireless Networks page. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 21 Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Please refer to save your profile (e.g.
... Wireless Security section for your settings. Configuration Add Profile You may add a new network by clicking the New button from the My Wireless Networks page. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 21 Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Please refer to save your profile (e.g.