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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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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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...drivers. Also, if you through the installation process. 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 If you have installed a different ...manufacturer's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the utilities are not set ...
...drivers. Also, if you through the installation process. 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 If you have installed a different ...manufacturer's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the utilities are not set ...
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.... 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®. Section 2 - When the "Add New Hardware" wizard appears,... click Cancel. Installation Software/Driver Installation Note: Do NOT install the DWA-525 Desktop Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). The ...
.... 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®. Section 2 - When the "Add New Hardware" wizard appears,... click Cancel. Installation Software/Driver Installation Note: Do NOT install the DWA-525 Desktop Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). The ...
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Click Next to continue. Click Next to continue. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 12 Select the language to use and click Next 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 continue. The Welcome window will appear. Section 2 - To install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will appear.
Click Next to continue. Click Next to continue. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 12 Select the language to use and click Next 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 continue. The Welcome window will appear. Section 2 - To install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will appear.
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...wireless network, refer to continue. Click Next to page 16. Step 1 - Secure the adapter's fastening tab to your motherboard. Step 6 - D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 14 Open/remove your case to your computer's manual for specific instructions on opening your PC's chassis with a mounting screw. Turn off ...appear. Step 3 - Turn on computer and boot into Your Computer Please refer to your desk. Installation Install Adapter into Windows®. 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 ...
...wireless network, refer to continue. Click Next to page 16. Step 1 - Secure the adapter's fastening tab to your motherboard. Step 6 - D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 14 Open/remove your case to your computer's manual for specific instructions on opening your PC's chassis with a mounting screw. Turn off ...appear. Step 3 - Turn on computer and boot into Your Computer Please refer to your desk. Installation Install Adapter into Windows®. 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 ...
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...; 7 / Vista® WLAN Auto Configuration. Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. 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 the wireless adapter. The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to page...
...; 7 / Vista® WLAN Auto Configuration. Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. 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 the wireless adapter. The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to page...
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... seconds to connect. Refer to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup. Enter the security information to connect (refer to connect. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 19 Section 3 - MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless network. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless device. Connect ... The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the name of the wireless connection. WPS Button: Connect to the next page. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. You must know the encryption key/security settings to a network, simply ...
... seconds to connect. Refer to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup. Enter the security information to connect (refer to connect. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 19 Section 3 - MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless network. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless device. Connect ... The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the name of the wireless connection. WPS Button: Connect to the next page. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. You must know the encryption key/security settings to a network, simply ...
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... area. 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). D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 25 If you are using the SSID) and click the Connect button. Section 3 - Configuration Connect to...
... area. 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). D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 25 If you are using the SSID) and click the Connect button. Section 3 - Configuration Connect to...
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...as seen below. 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). Most utilities will display any available wireless ...for help with connecting to a Wireless Network Using Windows Vista® Windows Vista® users may use the built-in your system tray (lower-right corner next to access the utility. Click on the center of your wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 26 Configuration Connect to a wireless ...
...as seen below. 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). Most utilities will display any available wireless ...for help with connecting to a Wireless Network Using Windows Vista® Windows Vista® users may use the built-in your system tray (lower-right corner next to access the utility. Click on the center of your wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 26 Configuration Connect to a wireless ...
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... 2 users. 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 the time). Select View Available Wireless Networks. If you are for more information. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 27 Configuration Connect to a wireless network. Click on the wireless computer...
... 2 users. 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 the time). Select View Available Wireless Networks. If you are for more information. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 27 Configuration Connect to a wireless network. Click on the wireless computer...
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Click on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner). 2. Wireless Security Configure WPA™/WPA™- Personal Using Windows® 7 It is recommended to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. The utility will need to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless icon in your area. Wireless Icon D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 31 If you are joining an existing network, you will display any available wireless networks in your wireless adapter. Section 4 -
Click on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner). 2. Wireless Security Configure WPA™/WPA™- Personal Using Windows® 7 It is recommended to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. The utility will need to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless icon in your area. Wireless Icon D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 31 If you are joining an existing network, you will display any available wireless networks in your wireless adapter. Section 4 -
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D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 32 Section 4 - 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. The following window appears while your wireless adapter. Wireless Security 3. If you would like to connect to the Networking Basics section in this manual for your computer tries to connect to the router.
D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 32 Section 4 - 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. The following window appears while your wireless adapter. Wireless Security 3. If you would like to connect to the Networking Basics section in this manual for your computer tries to connect to the router.
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...to and click Connect. If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to a network. 2. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 34 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). Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WPA™/WPA™-Personal Using Windows Vista® It is ...
...to and click Connect. If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to a network. 2. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 34 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). Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WPA™/WPA™-Personal Using Windows Vista® It is ...
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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). D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 36 If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to and click Connect. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you...
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). D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 36 If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to and click Connect. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you...
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Section 5 - Read the following descriptions if you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples.) 1. If you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to Start > My Computer > Properties. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 39 How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? Go to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-525. Select the Hardware Tab.
Section 5 - Read the following descriptions if you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples.) 1. If you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to Start > My Computer > Properties. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 39 How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? Go to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-525. Select the Hardware Tab.
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...are correctly entered for the broadband modem are indicating normal activity. If not, there may be a problem with the DWA-525 installed is properly seated in the Windows directory. Uncheck Hide extension for previously loaded driver files. To remove the drivers, do the following: A. The ... the INF and SYSTEM (DRIVERS) folders in the computer's 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 the LED indicators on Apply. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 42
...are correctly entered for the broadband modem are indicating normal activity. If not, there may be a problem with the DWA-525 installed is properly seated in the Windows directory. Uncheck Hide extension for previously loaded driver files. To remove the drivers, do the following: A. The ... the INF and SYSTEM (DRIVERS) folders in the computer's 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 the LED indicators on Apply. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 42
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Select the Device Manager. Troubleshooting Windows® 7 Troubleshooting Go to Start > Computer > Properties. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 44 Section 5 -
Select the Device Manager. Troubleshooting Windows® 7 Troubleshooting Go to Start > Computer > Properties. D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 44 Section 5 -
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... newly installed adapters. Windows® XP/2000 Users • Click on your router. If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter. Appendix B - D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 50 Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link wireless adapter and have...address, subnet mask, and default gateway of your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on Start > Run. Windows® 7/Windows Vista® Users • Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. In the run this application. • ...
... newly installed adapters. Windows® XP/2000 Users • Click on your router. If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter. Appendix B - D-Link DWA-525 User Manual 50 Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link wireless adapter and have...address, subnet mask, and default gateway of your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on Start > Run. Windows® 7/Windows Vista® Users • Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. In the run this application. • ...
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...Make sure you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you choose is optional (you are in use on the Network Connections icon. Windows® 2000 - Example: If the router's LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1, make your IP address 192.168.0.X where X is on the ... Windows® XP - 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 to save your router or gateway. • The Secondary DNS is not in Classic View. D-Link DWA-525...
...Make sure you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you choose is optional (you are in use on the Network Connections icon. Windows® 2000 - Example: If the router's LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1, make your IP address 192.168.0.X where X is on the ... Windows® XP - 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 to save your router or gateway. • The Secondary DNS is not in Classic View. D-Link DWA-525...