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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® ...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
...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® ...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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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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... N 150 technology, the DWA-525 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception than 802.11g*. The DWA-525 features robust security to purchase a new computer. With the DWA-525, you can enjoy digital phone calls, gaming, downloading, and video streaming. Environmental factors will vary. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual This adapter... and easily into desktop computers. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Section 1 - The D-Link DWA-525 is a powerful 32-bit desktop adapter that demand higher networking. Like all DLink wireless adapters, the...
... N 150 technology, the DWA-525 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception than 802.11g*. The DWA-525 features robust security to purchase a new computer. With the DWA-525, you can enjoy digital phone calls, gaming, downloading, and video streaming. Environmental factors will vary. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual This adapter... and easily into desktop computers. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Section 1 - The D-Link DWA-525 is a powerful 32-bit desktop adapter that demand higher networking. Like all DLink wireless adapters, the...
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... means you can still communicate with colleagues and friends while you have the ability to link to a wireless network using WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) for your Desktop PC computer with WPA/WPA2 and WPS - D-Link DWA-525 User Manual Enable wireless connectivity on your data and communication than has previously been available...
... means you can still communicate with colleagues and friends while you have the ability to link to a wireless network using WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) for your Desktop PC computer with WPA/WPA2 and WPS - D-Link DWA-525 User Manual Enable wireless connectivity on your data and communication than has previously been available...
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Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs WLAN LED A solid light indicates that wireless is ready. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual Section 1 - This LED blinks during wireless data transmission.
Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs WLAN LED A solid light indicates that wireless is ready. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual Section 1 - This LED blinks during wireless data transmission.
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... the drivers. Installation Installation This section will walk you have installed a different manufacturer's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the software is uninstalled. If you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure the utilities... Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual Getting Started Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of the network(s) you want to ...
... the drivers. Installation Installation This section will walk you have installed a different manufacturer's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the software is uninstalled. If you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure the utilities... Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual Getting Started Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of the network(s) you want to ...
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Section 2 - Right-click the adapter you would like to the left of Network Adapters. 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. 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 - Right-click the adapter you would like to the left of Network Adapters. 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. 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).
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Disabling the adapter will be displayed. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. The adapter is now disabled. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. If you would like to disable the adapter. Section 2 -
Disabling the adapter will be displayed. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. The adapter is now disabled. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. If you would like to disable the adapter. Section 2 -
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...aware of at a 45-degree angle appears to a minimum. Try to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the wireless signals must pass through, may degrade dramatically ... may have a negative effect on the types of walls or ceilings is as far away from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters). D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 10 Each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter's range from your wireless devices as ceiling fans, lights, and home...
...aware of at a 45-degree angle appears to a minimum. Try to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the wireless signals must pass through, may degrade dramatically ... may have a negative effect on the types of walls or ceilings is as far away from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters). D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 10 Each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter's range from your wireless devices as ceiling fans, lights, and home...
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...Do NOT install the DWA-525 Desktop Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. 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. Turn on... for other Windows® operating systems. 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 When the "Add New Hardware" wizard appears, click Cancel. Section 2 -
...Do NOT install the DWA-525 Desktop Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. 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. Turn on... for other Windows® operating systems. 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 When the "Add New Hardware" wizard appears, click Cancel. Section 2 -
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Section 2 - Click Next to continue. Select the language to use and click Next to continue. By default setup will appear. 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. Click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 12 To install to continue.
Section 2 - Click Next to continue. Select the language to use and click Next to continue. By default setup will appear. 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. Click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 12 To install to continue.
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Section 2 - Click Next to continue. Please refer to the next page to install your PCI adapter into your computer and unplug the power. Once you click Finish, shut down your computer. Click Next to continue. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 13 Installation Select the Program Files folder location.
Section 2 - Click Next to continue. Please refer to the next page to install your PCI adapter into your computer and unplug the power. Once you click Finish, shut down your computer. Click Next to continue. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 13 Installation Select the Program Files folder location.
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... 7 - Click Next to your computer and locate an available PCI slot on your computer case and installing PCI adapters. Section 2 - 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 computer's manual... Connection Wizard will connect you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS). D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 14 For best results the antenna should be straight up. Turn on computer and boot into Your Computer Please refer to your desk...
... 7 - Click Next to your computer and locate an available PCI slot on your computer case and installing PCI adapters. Section 2 - 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 computer's manual... Connection Wizard will connect you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS). D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 14 For best results the antenna should be straight up. Turn on computer and boot into Your Computer Please refer to your desk...
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Press the WPS button on your setup. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 15 Click Finish to complete your access point or wireless router within two minutes to establish connectivity. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to your wireless network. Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. Section 2 -
Press the WPS button on your setup. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 15 Click Finish to complete your access point or wireless router within two minutes to establish connectivity. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to your wireless network. Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. Section 2 -
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... survey page. Click on the network name (SSID) that you click the Scan button, a list of wireless networks (site survey) will be brought to continue. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 16 Installation Manual Connect To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to display the site survey page. Enter the network...
... survey page. Click on the network name (SSID) that you click the Scan button, a list of wireless networks (site survey) will be brought to continue. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 16 Installation Manual Connect To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to display the site survey page. Enter the network...
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D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 17 Section 2 - Installation When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to complete your wireless network. Click Finish to your setup.
D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 17 Section 2 - Installation When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to complete your wireless network. Click Finish to your setup.
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... 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 Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-525 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as Windows® XP Zero Configuration and Windows®...
... 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 Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-525 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as Windows® XP Zero Configuration and Windows®...
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Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. You must know the encryption key/security settings to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup. WPS Button: Connect ... (SSID) and click Connect. To connect to connect. MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless network. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless device. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 19 Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear.
Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. You must know the encryption key/security settings to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup. WPS Button: Connect ... (SSID) and click Connect. To connect to connect. MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless network. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless device. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 19 Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear.
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... Delete to the wireless network. Allow up to 30 seconds to connect to remove a profile. Profile Details: The Profile Details section will automatically be created. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 20 Every time you to create, edit, and delete wireless network profiles. Activate: Click Activate to the next page). Section 3 - New: Click New...
... Delete to the wireless network. Allow up to 30 seconds to connect to remove a profile. Profile Details: The Profile Details section will automatically be created. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 20 Every time you to create, edit, and delete wireless network profiles. Activate: Click Activate to the next page). Section 3 - New: Click New...
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If you are connecting to another wireless client such as an adapter, select Ad-Hoc. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 21 Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Network Type: Select the network type. If you are connecting to a wireless router or access ...
If you are connecting to another wireless client such as an adapter, select Ad-Hoc. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 21 Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Network Type: Select the network type. If you are connecting to a wireless router or access ...