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... 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
... 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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...network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will vary. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual This adapter supports WEP, WPA, and WPA2 encryption to help protect the wireless network from virtually anywhere in infrastructure ...Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) support for access to purchase a new computer. Product Overview Introduction The D-Link Wireless N 150 Desktop PCI Adapter (DWA-525) is a 802.11n client device that delivers unrivaled wireless performance for those that installs quickly and easily ...
...network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will vary. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual This adapter supports WEP, WPA, and WPA2 encryption to help protect the wireless network from virtually anywhere in infrastructure ...Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) support for access to purchase a new computer. Product Overview Introduction The D-Link Wireless N 150 Desktop PCI Adapter (DWA-525) is a 802.11n client device that delivers unrivaled wireless performance for those that installs quickly and easily ...
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...you can connect with 802.11b and 802.11g Devices - 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 the DWA-525. Enable wireless connectivity on your Desktop PC computer with WPA/... network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g standards, the DWA-525 can securely connect to even more reliable wireless connection. Environmental factors will vary. Perform multiple network tasks at once with...
...you can connect with 802.11b and 802.11g Devices - 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 the DWA-525. Enable wireless connectivity on your Desktop PC computer with WPA/... network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g standards, the DWA-525 can securely connect to even more reliable wireless connection. Environmental factors will vary. Perform multiple network tasks at once with...
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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. Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs WLAN LED A solid light indicates that wireless is ready.
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...installing the drivers. Installation Installation This section will walk you plan to load when your D-Link adapter. Windows Vista® and XP users may cause a conflict with the new software. If you have installed a different manufacturer's adapter ...make sure the software is uninstalled. Windows Vista®/XP users: Click 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 Getting Started Before installing your computer before installing the new...
...installing the drivers. Installation Installation This section will walk you plan to load when your D-Link adapter. Windows Vista® and XP users may cause a conflict with the new software. If you have installed a different manufacturer's adapter ...make sure the software is uninstalled. Windows Vista®/XP users: Click 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 Getting Started Before installing your computer before installing the new...
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Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable any wireless adapter (as well as any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to the left of Network Adapters. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters To prevent any unused Ethernet adapters). Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable. 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 Section 2 -
Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable any wireless adapter (as well as any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to the left of Network Adapters. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters To prevent any unused Ethernet adapters). Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable. 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 Section 2 -
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Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. The adapter is now disabled. Section 2 - If you would like to disable the adapter.
Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. The adapter is now disabled. Section 2 - If you would like to disable the adapter.
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Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating... noise in your product away (at an angle) for better reception. 3. Be aware of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the number of at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that the... as far away from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters). The key to follow these basic guidelines: 1. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 10 At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick!
Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating... noise in your product away (at an angle) for better reception. 3. Be aware of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the number of at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that the... as far away from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters). The key to follow these basic guidelines: 1. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 10 At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick!
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..., type "D:\DWA525.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. Click Install D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 11 Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run. Section 2 - The step-by-step instructions that follow are...
..., type "D:\DWA525.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. Click Install D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 11 Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run. Section 2 - The step-by-step instructions that follow are...
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D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 12 Click Next to continue. Select the language to use and click Next to continue. To install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-525, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. By default setup will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next to continue. The Welcome window will appear. Section 2 - Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will appear.
D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 12 Click Next to continue. Select the language to use and click Next to continue. To install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-525, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. By default setup will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next to continue. The Welcome window will appear. Section 2 - Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will appear.
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Installation Select the Program Files folder location. Once you click Finish, shut down your computer. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 13 Click Next to continue. Please refer to the next page to install your PCI adapter into your computer and unplug the power. Section 2 - Click Next to continue.
Installation Select the Program Files folder location. Once you click Finish, shut down your computer. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 13 Click Next to continue. Please refer to the next page to install your PCI adapter into your computer and unplug the power. Section 2 - Click Next to continue.
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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. Attach ... to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS). The following instructions will now appear. Open/remove your case to your motherboard. Step 7 - Step 4 - D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 14 Step 3 - Step 5 - Secure the adapter's fastening tab to your computer case and installing PCI adapters. Turn on opening your computer and locate an available...
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. Attach ... to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS). The following instructions will now appear. Open/remove your case to your motherboard. Step 7 - Step 4 - D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 14 Step 3 - Step 5 - Secure the adapter's fastening tab to your computer case and installing PCI adapters. Turn on opening your computer and locate an available...
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When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to complete your setup. Click Finish to your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. Press the WPS button on your access point or wireless router within two minutes to your wireless network. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 15 Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to establish connectivity.
When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to complete your setup. Click Finish to your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. Press the WPS button on your access point or wireless router within two minutes to your wireless network. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 15 Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to establish connectivity.
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... to continue. Click on the network name (SSID) that you will be brought to the site survey page. Section 2 - When you will appear. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 16 Click Scan to a wireless network and then click Next. If there is a lock icon under Security, you want to connect to and click Next... to enter the encryption key. Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Installation Manual Connect To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to display the site survey page.
... to continue. Click on the network name (SSID) that you will be brought to the site survey page. Section 2 - When you will appear. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 16 Click Scan to a wireless network and then click Next. If there is a lock icon under Security, you want to connect to and click Next... to enter the encryption key. Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Installation Manual Connect To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to display the site survey page.
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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. Section 2 -
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...to change any settings related to page 26; If you how to configure your desktop. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 18 Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® 7, skip to page 27. 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 Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-525 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as Windows® XP Zero Configuration and Windows® 7 / ...
...to change any settings related to page 26; If you how to configure your desktop. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 18 Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® 7, skip to page 27. 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 Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-525 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as Windows® XP Zero Configuration and Windows® 7 / ...
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... window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. Section 3 - MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless connection. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless device. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless network. Enter the security information to connect (refer to connect. Configuration Wireless Networks... (Service Set Identifier) is the name of the wireless network. You must know the encryption key/security settings to connect. If the network is secure. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 19
... window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. Section 3 - MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless connection. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless device. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless network. Enter the security information to connect (refer to connect. Configuration Wireless Networks... (Service Set Identifier) is the name of the wireless network. You must know the encryption key/security settings to connect. If the network is secure. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 19
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... wireless network profiles. Configuration My Wireless Networks The My Wireless Networks page will allow you connect to remove a profile. Every time you to use a profile. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 20 Profile Details: The Profile Details section will automatically be created. Delete: Click Delete to a network using the Wireless Networks page, a profile will display information...
... wireless network profiles. Configuration My Wireless Networks The My Wireless Networks page will allow you connect to remove a profile. Every time you to use a profile. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 20 Profile Details: The Profile Details section will automatically be created. Delete: Click Delete to a network using the Wireless Networks page, a profile will display information...
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Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. SSID: Enter the SSID of security used. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 21 Configuration Add Profile You may add a new network by clicking the New button from the My Wireless Networks page. Network Type: Select the network ...
Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. SSID: Enter the SSID of security used. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 21 Configuration Add Profile You may add a new network by clicking the New button from the My Wireless Networks page. Network Type: Select the network ...