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...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 Personal 29 Using the D-Link Utility 29 Using 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...
...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 Personal 29 Using the D-Link Utility 29 Using 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...
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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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... reception than 802.11g*. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Like all DLink wireless adapters, the DWA-525 can enjoy digital phone calls, gaming, downloading, and video streaming. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual The DWA-525 is a 802.11n client device that delivers unrivaled wireless performance for those networks most often accessed. •Maximum wireless...
... reception than 802.11g*. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Like all DLink wireless adapters, the DWA-525 can enjoy digital phone calls, gaming, downloading, and video streaming. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual The DWA-525 is a 802.11n client device that delivers unrivaled wireless performance for those networks most often accessed. •Maximum wireless...
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... available. •Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual With the performance of D-Link's Wireless N 150 line of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate.
... available. •Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual With the performance of D-Link's Wireless N 150 line of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate.
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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. Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs WLAN LED A solid light indicates that wireless is ready.
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... Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual If you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure the software is uninstalled. Note: Do NOT install the PCI adapter into... your D-Link adapter. Installation Installation This section will walk you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in...
... Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual If you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure the software is uninstalled. Note: Do NOT install the PCI adapter into... your D-Link adapter. Installation Installation This section will walk you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in...
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D-Link DWA-525 User Manual Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable and select Disable. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Section 2 - Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Right-click the adapter you would like to disable any wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters.
D-Link DWA-525 User Manual Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable and select Disable. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Section 2 - Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Right-click the adapter you would like to disable any wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters.
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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 Disabling the adapter will be displayed. Section 2 - If you would like to disable the adapter. The adapter is now disabled.
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 Disabling the adapter will be displayed. Section 2 - If you would like to disable the adapter. The adapter is now disabled.
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...so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways. Typical ranges vary depending on range. Building Materials make a difference. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 10 Section 2 - Try to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Keep your home or business. Keep the number of your ... you access your network using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as possible. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from your devices so that generate RF noise. 5. A solid metal door...
...so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways. Typical ranges vary depending on range. Building Materials make a difference. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 10 Section 2 - Try to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Keep your home or business. Keep the number of your ... you access your network using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as possible. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from your devices so that generate RF noise. 5. A solid metal door...
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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 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...
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 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...
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Click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 12 Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. Section 2 - To install to continue. Click Next to continue. Select the language to use and click Next to continue. The Welcome 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.
Click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 12 Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. Section 2 - To install to continue. Click Next to continue. Select the language to use and click Next to continue. The Welcome 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.
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Once you click Finish, shut down your computer. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 13 Section 2 - Please refer to the next page to install your PCI adapter into your computer and unplug the power. Installation Select the Program Files folder location. Click Next to continue. Click Next to continue.
Once you click Finish, shut down your computer. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 13 Section 2 - Please refer to the next page to install your PCI adapter into your computer and unplug the power. Installation Select the Program Files folder location. Click Next to continue. Click Next to continue.
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... sure there is set in . The Wireless Connection Wizard will connect you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to 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 desk. Step 6 - Close or put the case back on your PC's chassis with a mounting screw. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 14 Step 1 - Step 3 - Step 5 - For best results the antenna should be straight up. Turn on opening your computer. Step 8 ...
... sure there is set in . The Wireless Connection Wizard will connect you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to 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 desk. Step 6 - Close or put the case back on your PC's chassis with a mounting screw. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 14 Step 1 - Step 3 - Step 5 - For best results the antenna should be straight up. Turn on opening your computer. Step 8 ...
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Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to complete your setup. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 15 Click Finish to your wireless network. 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. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to establish connectivity. Section 2 -
Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to complete your setup. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 15 Click Finish to your wireless network. 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. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to establish connectivity. Section 2 -
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... to display the site survey page. When you will appear. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 16 If there is a lock icon under Security, you click the Scan button, a list of wireless networks (site survey) will be brought to continue. If ... connect to and click Next to the site survey page. Section 2 - Click Scan to a wireless network and then click Next. Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click on the network name (SSID) that you will automatically be prompted to enter the encryption key.
... to display the site survey page. When you will appear. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 16 If there is a lock icon under Security, you click the Scan button, a list of wireless networks (site survey) will be brought to continue. If ... connect to and click Next to the site survey page. Section 2 - Click Scan to a wireless network and then click Next. Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click on the network name (SSID) that you will automatically be prompted to enter the encryption key.
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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 - D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 17 Installation When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to complete your wireless network.
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... interface to change any settings related to page 25; If you how to configure your desktop. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 18 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. for Windows Vista®, please skip to page 27...
... interface to change any settings related to page 25; If you how to configure your desktop. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 18 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. for Windows Vista®, please skip to page 27...
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... next page. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. If the network is secure, a pop-up to 30 seconds to connect. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 19 SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is secure. Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. Refer to connect. Enter the...
... next page. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. If the network is secure, a pop-up to 30 seconds to connect. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 19 SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is secure. Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. Refer to connect. Enter the...
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... to a network using the Wireless Networks page, a profile will allow you to page 22). Allow up to 30 seconds to connect to remove a profile. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 20 Configuration My Wireless Networks The My Wireless Networks page will automatically be created. Section 3 - Delete: Click Delete to the wireless network. Activate: Click Activate...
... to a network using the Wireless Networks page, a profile will allow you to page 22). Allow up to 30 seconds to connect to remove a profile. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 20 Configuration My Wireless Networks The My Wireless Networks page will automatically be created. Section 3 - Delete: Click Delete to the wireless network. Activate: Click Activate...
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... type. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. If you are connecting to the Wireless Security section for your settings. Section 3 - D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 21
... type. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. If you are connecting to the Wireless Security section for your settings. Section 3 - D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 21