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... 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
... 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
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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 - 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
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Product Overview Introduction The D-Link Wireless N 150 Desktop PCI Adapter (DWA-525) is a powerful 32-bit desktop adapter that installs quickly and easily into desktop computers. Maximize wireless performance by Wireless N 150 technology, the DWA-525 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception than 802.11g*. This adapter supports WEP, WPA, and WPA2 encryption to connect with the latest wireless networking security protocols, including...
Product Overview Introduction The D-Link Wireless N 150 Desktop PCI Adapter (DWA-525) is a powerful 32-bit desktop adapter that installs quickly and easily into desktop computers. Maximize wireless performance by Wireless N 150 technology, the DWA-525 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception than 802.11g*. This adapter supports WEP, WPA, and WPA2 encryption to connect with the latest wireless networking security protocols, including...
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...Access) for 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 With the DWA-525 in your Desktop PC computer with 802.11b and 802.11g Devices - Environmental... access points and cards. Perform multiple network tasks at once with the speed provided by this Wireless Adapter. • Compatible with the DWA-525. Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking* - Fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g standards, the...
...Access) for 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 With the DWA-525 in your Desktop PC computer with 802.11b and 802.11g Devices - Environmental... access points and cards. Perform multiple network tasks at once with the speed provided by this Wireless Adapter. • Compatible with the DWA-525. Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking* - Fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g standards, the...
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... > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual Windows Vista® and XP users may cause a conflict with the new software. Getting Started Before installing your computer before installing the new software. If you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in wireless utility for all adapters. Installation Installation This section will walk...
... > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual Windows Vista® and XP users may cause a conflict with the new software. Getting Started Before installing your computer before installing the new software. If you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in wireless utility for all adapters. Installation Installation This section will walk...
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Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. Right-click the adapter you would like to the left of Network Adapters. 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). Section 2 -
Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. Right-click the adapter you would like to the left of Network Adapters. 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). Section 2 -
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... these basic guidelines: 1. Position your wireless network. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Position devices so that the signal passes through a wall or ceiling (instead of walls and ceilings between network devices. Try to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 10 A wall that generate...
... these basic guidelines: 1. Position your wireless network. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Position devices so that the signal passes through a wall or ceiling (instead of walls and ceilings between network devices. Try to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 10 A wall that generate...
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... as the management software. for Windows® XP skip to page 26; Section 3 - Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® 7, skip to page 25; 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 Auto Configuration...
... as the management software. for Windows® XP skip to page 26; Section 3 - Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® 7, skip to page 25; 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 Auto Configuration...
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...time). Most utilities will display any available wireless networks in your area. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter for more information. or Left-click the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-...right corner next to a wireless network. Section 3 - Click on the center of your wireless adapter. Configuration Connect to the user manual of the bubble to access the utility. If you are using the SSID) and click the Connect button. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 25 Refer to the ...
...time). Most utilities will display any available wireless networks in your area. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter for more information. or Left-click the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-...right corner next to a wireless network. Section 3 - Click on the center of your wireless adapter. Configuration Connect to the user manual of the bubble to access the utility. If you are using the SSID) and click the Connect button. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 25 Refer to the ...
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...® Windows Vista® users may use the built-in your area. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 26 Most utilities will display any available wireless networks in this manual for help with connecting to the time). Click on the center of your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in your system tray (lower-right...
...® Windows Vista® users may use the built-in your area. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 26 Most utilities will display any available wireless networks in this manual for help with connecting to the time). Click on the center of your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in your system tray (lower-right...
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... corner next to a wireless network. If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the wireless computer icon in this manual for Service Pack 2 users. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 27 If you are for more information. or Right-click on the center of the bubble to the user manual of your wireless adapter for your area...
... corner next to a wireless network. If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the wireless computer icon in this manual for Service Pack 2 users. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 27 If you are for more information. or Right-click on the center of the bubble to the user manual of your wireless adapter for your area...
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...Section 4 - Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to connect. If the network is using WPA/WPA2-Personal, the screen (as it . 4. Click the Show text in the password field box to the bottom-right) will appear. 3. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 29 If you ...are joining an existing network, you would like to create a new network and enter the WPA/WPA2-Personal settings, refer to enable WPA/WPA2-Personal on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. Enter the WPA/...
...Section 4 - Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to connect. If the network is using WPA/WPA2-Personal, the screen (as it . 4. Click the Show text in the password field box to the bottom-right) will appear. 3. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 29 If you ...are joining an existing network, you would like to create a new network and enter the WPA/WPA2-Personal settings, refer to enable WPA/WPA2-Personal on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. Enter the WPA/...
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...Select WPA/WPA2-Personal under Set Security Option. 3. Click OK to connect to connect. Section 4 - D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 30 Select TKIP or AES, or Auto. 4. Personal on your wireless adapter. Make sure you enter the passphrase exactly the same on New to enable WPA™/WPA2™- Click... on all wireless devices. 1. Enter the passphrase exactly as it is recommended to create a new ...
...Select WPA/WPA2-Personal under Set Security Option. 3. Click OK to connect to connect. Section 4 - D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 30 Select TKIP or AES, or Auto. 4. Personal on your wireless adapter. Make sure you enter the passphrase exactly the same on New to enable WPA™/WPA2™- Click... on all wireless devices. 1. Enter the passphrase exactly as it is recommended to create a new ...
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Personal Using Windows® 7 It is recommended to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. If you are joining an existing network, you will display any available wireless networks in your system tray (lower-right corner). 2. Wireless Icon D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 31 The utility will need to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless icon in your wireless adapter. Section 4 - Click on your wireless router or access point before configuring your area. Wireless Security Configure WPA™/WPA™-
Personal Using Windows® 7 It is recommended to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. If you are joining an existing network, you will display any available wireless networks in your system tray (lower-right corner). 2. Wireless Icon D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 31 The utility will need to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless icon in your wireless adapter. Section 4 - Click on your wireless router or access point before configuring your area. Wireless Security Configure WPA™/WPA™-
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Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your computer tries to connect to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. 4. Section 4 - The following window appears while your wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 32 Wireless Security 3. Refer to the router. If you would like to connect to and click the Connect button.
Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your computer tries to connect to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. 4. Section 4 - The following window appears while your wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 32 Wireless Security 3. Refer to the router. If you would like to connect to and click the Connect button.
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... will need to and click Connect. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 34 If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Select Connect to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WPA™/WPA™...
... will need to and click Connect. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 34 If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Select Connect to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WPA™/WPA™...
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... wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to and click Connect. Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. 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). Section 4 - If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to know the WPA/WPA2-Personal key being used. 1. Wireless Security Configure WPA™/WPA2™- D-Link DWA-525...
... wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to and click Connect. Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. 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). Section 4 - If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to know the WPA/WPA2-Personal key being used. 1. Wireless Security Configure WPA™/WPA2™- D-Link DWA-525...
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...correctly entered for the network. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 42 Troubleshooting 5. B. If not, check that the AC power and Ethernet cables are firmly connected. • Check that the LED indicators on Apply. The computer does not recognize the DWA-525 Wireless Adapter. • Make sure that... > select Show hidden files and folders. If not, there may be a problem with the DWA-525 installed is unable to connect to completely remove drivers that the DWA-525 Wireless Adapter is properly seated in the Windows directory. Uncheck Hide extension for previously loaded driver files. Section ...
...correctly entered for the network. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 42 Troubleshooting 5. B. If not, check that the AC power and Ethernet cables are firmly connected. • Check that the LED indicators on Apply. The computer does not recognize the DWA-525 Wireless Adapter. • Make sure that... > select Show hidden files and folders. If not, there may be a problem with the DWA-525 installed is unable to connect to completely remove drivers that the DWA-525 Wireless Adapter is properly seated in the Windows directory. Uncheck Hide extension for previously loaded driver files. Section ...
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Please note that it . • Check that the Network Connection for the wireless clients and access points. The SSID factory default setting for the wireless adapter. • If Security is enabled, make sure the same Service Set Identifier (SSID) is configured properly. The default SSID is...Select AP (Infrastructure) when connecting to change the settings for D-Link products is "dlink". • In Ad-Hoc mode, both the DWA-525 and the access point. Check to see that the correct encryption keys are entered on both wireless clients will need to establish a BSS at the same time,...
Please note that it . • Check that the Network Connection for the wireless clients and access points. The SSID factory default setting for the wireless adapter. • If Security is enabled, make sure the same Service Set Identifier (SSID) is configured properly. The default SSID is...Select AP (Infrastructure) when connecting to change the settings for D-Link products is "dlink". • In Ad-Hoc mode, both the DWA-525 and the access point. Check to see that the correct encryption keys are entered on both wireless clients will need to establish a BSS at the same time,...
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... the IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway of your adapter. Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link wireless adapter and have established a wireless connection, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to...174; 7/Windows Vista® Users • Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 50 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. Appendix ...
... the IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway of your adapter. Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link wireless adapter and have established a wireless connection, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to...174; 7/Windows Vista® Users • Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 50 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. Appendix ...