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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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...settings such as the SSID and security settings of the network(s) you want to connect to load when your D-Link adapter. Windows Vista® and XP users may cause a conflict with the new software. Getting Started Before installing your new... or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure any old software: Windows® 7 users: Click Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features. 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
...settings such as the SSID and security settings of the network(s) you want to connect to load when your D-Link adapter. Windows Vista® and XP users may cause a conflict with the new software. Getting Started Before installing your new... or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure any old software: Windows® 7 users: Click Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features. 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
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...CD-ROM drive). The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. Click Install D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 11 Section 2 - The step-by-step instructions that follow are similar 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®. Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run. When the "Add New Hardware" wizard appears, click Cancel. In the run box, ...
...CD-ROM drive). The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. Click Install D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 11 Section 2 - The step-by-step instructions that follow are similar 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®. Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run. When the "Add New Hardware" wizard appears, click Cancel. In the run box, ...
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To install to continue. Click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next to continue. Select the language to use and click Next to continue. The Welcome window will appear. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 12 Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. By default setup will install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-525, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. Section 2 -
To install to continue. Click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next to continue. Select the language to use and click Next to continue. The Welcome window will appear. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 12 Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. By default setup will install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-525, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. Section 2 -
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... put the case back on your computer case and installing PCI adapters. Step 1 - Step 3 - Slide the DWA-525 into Windows®. Step 5 - Step 8 - Attach the adapter's antenna. For best results the antenna should be straight up. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 14 Click Next to your computer's manual for specific instructions on computer and boot into...
... put the case back on your computer case and installing PCI adapters. Step 1 - Step 3 - Slide the DWA-525 into Windows®. Step 5 - Step 8 - Attach the adapter's antenna. For best results the antenna should be straight up. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 14 Click Next to your computer's manual for specific instructions on computer and boot into...
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... desktop. The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to page 27. for Windows® XP skip to the wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 18 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. Section 3 -
... desktop. The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to page 27. for Windows® XP skip to the wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 18 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. Section 3 -
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.... SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the name of the wireless network. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless network. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. You must know the encryption key/security settings to a wireless network using Wi-Fi.... If the network is secure. Activate Button: Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down menu and click Activate to the next page. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 19 Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. To connect to connect.
.... SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the name of the wireless network. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless network. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. You must know the encryption key/security settings to a wireless network using Wi-Fi.... If the network is secure. Activate Button: Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down menu and click Activate to the next page. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 19 Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. To connect to connect.
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...the center of your system tray (lower-right corner next to access the utility. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 25 If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on a network (displayed using another company's utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual of the bubble to the time... a "site survey" option similar to a wireless network. or Left-click the wireless icon in this manual for help with connecting to the Windows® 7 utility as seen below. If you are using the SSID) and click the Connect button. Refer to a Wireless Network Using...
...the center of your system tray (lower-right corner next to access the utility. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 25 If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on a network (displayed using another company's utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual of the bubble to the time... a "site survey" option similar to a wireless network. or Left-click the wireless icon in this manual for help with connecting to the Windows® 7 utility as seen below. If you are using the SSID) and click the Connect button. Refer to a Wireless Network Using...
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...a "site survey" option similar to a Wireless Network Using Windows Vista® Windows Vista® users may use the built-in your system tray (lower-right corner next to the user manual of the bubble to a network. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 26 Section 3 - If you receive the Wireless... Networks Detected bubble, click on a network (displayed using another company's utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the time).
...a "site survey" option similar to a Wireless Network Using Windows Vista® Windows Vista® users may use the built-in your system tray (lower-right corner next to the user manual of the bubble to a network. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 26 Section 3 - If you receive the Wireless... Networks Detected bubble, click on a network (displayed using another company's utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the time).
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...networks in this manual for Service Pack 2 users. The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to a Wireless Network Using Windows® XP Windows® XP users may use the built-in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility). Refer to the time). or Right-click on a ...network (displayed using another company's utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual of the bubble to a wireless network. The following instructions are using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you are for more information. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 27 Section 3 -
...networks in this manual for Service Pack 2 users. The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to a Wireless Network Using Windows® XP Windows® XP users may use the built-in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility). Refer to the time). or Right-click on a ...network (displayed using another company's utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual of the bubble to a wireless network. The following instructions are using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you are for more information. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 27 Section 3 -
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Wireless Security Configure WPA™/WPA™- Section 4 - Click on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. The utility will need to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). 2. Wireless Icon D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 31 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 area.
Wireless Security Configure WPA™/WPA™- Section 4 - Click on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. The utility will need to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). 2. Wireless Icon D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 31 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 area.
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Refer 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 more information. 4. If you would like to connect to the Networking Basics section in this manual for your computer tries to connect to the router. Section 4 - The following window appears while your wireless adapter. Wireless Security 3. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 32
Refer 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 more information. 4. If you would like to connect to the Networking Basics section in this manual for your computer tries to connect to the router. Section 4 - The following window appears while your wireless adapter. Wireless Security 3. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 32
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... Security Configure WPA™/WPA™-Personal Using Windows Vista® It is recommended to a network. 2. Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower right corner of screen). D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 34 Select Connect to enable wireless security...
... Security Configure WPA™/WPA™-Personal Using Windows Vista® It is recommended to a network. 2. Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower right corner of screen). D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 34 Select Connect to enable wireless security...
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.... 1. 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). Personal Using Windows® XP It is recommended to enable WPA/WPA2-Personal on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 36
.... 1. 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). Personal Using Windows® XP It is recommended to enable WPA/WPA2-Personal on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 36
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to Start > My Computer > Properties. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 39 Go to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-525. If you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. Section 5 - Select the Hardware Tab. Read the following examples.) 1.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to Start > My Computer > Properties. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 39 Go to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-525. If you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. Section 5 - Select the Hardware Tab. Read the following examples.) 1.
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...extension for previously loaded driver files. Section 5 - Troubleshooting 5. If not, there may be a problem with the DWA-525 installed is properly seated in the Windows directory. Search for known file types > click on the wireless router are correctly entered for the broadband modem are ...PCI slot. • If Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the adapter, make sure to the wireless network and/or the Internet. • Check that have not received WHQL certification into oem.inf files (e.g., oem1.inf). 6. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 42 B. To ...
...extension for previously loaded driver files. Section 5 - Troubleshooting 5. If not, there may be a problem with the DWA-525 installed is properly seated in the Windows directory. Search for known file types > click on the wireless router are correctly entered for the broadband modem are ...PCI slot. • If Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the adapter, make sure to the wireless network and/or the Internet. • Check that have not received WHQL certification into oem.inf files (e.g., oem1.inf). 6. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 42 B. To ...
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Select the Device Manager. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 44 Section 5 - Troubleshooting Windows® 7 Troubleshooting Go to Start > Computer > Properties.
Select the Device Manager. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 44 Section 5 - Troubleshooting Windows® 7 Troubleshooting Go to Start > Computer > Properties.
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... is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter. 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 Start > Run. Appendix B - D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 50 You may block a DHCP request on your adapter. Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After...
... is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter. 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 Start > Run. Appendix B - D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 50 You may block a DHCP request on your adapter. Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After...
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...Network Connections icon. Double-click on Start > Control Panel. Windows® 2000 - D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 51 From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties. • Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter (or other adapter) which will be connected ...enter a DNS server from your ISP). • Click OK to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Windows® XP/2000 Users • Windows® XP - Appendix B - Make sure that is on the same subnet as your network or LAN IP address on ...
...Network Connections icon. Double-click on Start > Control Panel. Windows® 2000 - D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 51 From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties. • Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter (or other adapter) which will be connected ...enter a DNS server from your ISP). • Click OK to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Windows® XP/2000 Users • Windows® XP - Appendix B - Make sure that is on the same subnet as your network or LAN IP address on ...