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Product Manual - Page 2
... D-Link Wireless Connection Manager.. 31 Using the Windows® XP Utility 33
Configure WPA/WPA2 35 Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager.. 35
Troubleshooting 36
Wireless Basics 41
Networking Basics 46 Check your IP address 46 Statically Assign an IP address 47
Technical Specifications 48
Contacting Technical Support 49
Warranty 50
Registration 56
D-Link DWA-542 User Manual
Product Manual - Page 3
Section 1 - D-Link DWA-542 User Manual
Product Overview
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• D-Link DWA-542 RangeBooster N™ Desktop Adapter • Manual and Warranty on CD • D-Link Wireless Connection Manager on CD
System Requirements
• A desktop computer with an available PCI slot • Windows® 2000 (Service Pack 4) or XP (Service Pack 2) • 300MHz ...
Product Manual - Page 4
... being exposed. This adapter supports WEP, WPA, and WPA2 encryption to help protect the wireless network from virtually anywhere in bigger homes and for WPA2-PSK. Like all D-Link wireless adapters, the DWA-542 can enjoy digital phone calls, gaming, downloading, and video streaming. The DWA-542 also includes a configuration utility to discover available wireless networks and create and save...
Product Manual - Page 5
... have the ability to link to secure wireless networks using 802.1x for wireless authentication, as well as a driver upgrade in your data and communication than has previously been available.
• Total Performance - With the DWA-542 in the near future from IEEE Standard 802.11g and draft 802.11n specifications. Connect to even more wireless networks.
• Better...
Product Manual - Page 7
..., if you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure any old software:
Windows® 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-542 User Manual
Getting Started
Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following...
Product Manual - Page 11
... type "D:\DWA542.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD.
Click Install Drivers
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Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run. The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. The step-by-step instructions that follow are similar for the other Windows operating...
Product Manual - Page 13
... Continue Anyway Click Finish to use either the D-Link utility or the built-in Windows® Wireless utility. Section 2 -
Click Next
D-Link DWA-542 User Manual
13 Installation
For Windows® XP: This Software Installation alert screen will now appear.
Click Finish
The D-Link Configuration Wizard will appear. If you are using Windows® XP (SP2), you will have the option to...
Product Manual - Page 15
... user an easy interface to change any settings related to page 22. If you how to configure your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® XP, please skip to the wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual
15 Double-clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your desktop will show you are using the D-Link Utility as well as the management...
Product Manual - Page 16
.../security settings to connect. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless device. Enter the security information to connect (refer to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect.
Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area.
Section 3 - D-Link DWA-542 User Manual...
Product Manual - Page 22
... in your system tray (lower-right corner next to use the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual
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The following instructions are using Windows® 2000, you want to the time).
If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the wireless computer icon in wireless utility. Click on connecting to page 15. If you are...
Product Manual - Page 23
...D-Link DWA-542 User Manual
23 Configuration
Disabling The Windows® XP Utility
If you want to the time).
Select View Available Wireless Networks.
In the Choose a Wireless Network window click Change Advanced Settings on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner next to use the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager you must disable the Windows® XP wireless...
Product Manual - Page 29
... of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks.
2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to and click Connect. If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to know the WEP key being used.
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Configure WEP
Using the Windows® XP Utility
It is recommended to...
Product Manual - Page 33
... Security
Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase
Using the Windows® XP Utility
It is recommended to enable WEP on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to and click Connect.
Select View Available Wireless Networks.
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33 Section 4 - If you are joining an existing network, you would like...
Product Manual - Page 37
... that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link DWA-542 Wireless Desktop Adapter
Look under Device Status to continue.
D-Link DWA-542 Wireless Desktop Adapter
D-Link DWA-542 User Manual
37 Troubleshooting
Click the + sign next to check that the device is working properly. Select Properties to Network Adapters. Section 5 - Right-click on D-Link DWA-542 Wireless Desktop Adapter...
Product Manual - Page 39
... functioning properly. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual
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Troubleshooting
5. If not, there may be a problem with the DWA-542 installed is properly seated in the Windows directory. Remove these files from 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...
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