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... Getting Started 7 Remove Existing Installations 7 Disable Other Wireless Adapters 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 10 Adapter Installation 11 Configuration 15 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 15 Wireless Networks 16 My Wireless Networks 17 Support 20 About 21 Windows® XP Configuration Utility 22... 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...
... Getting Started 7 Remove Existing Installations 7 Disable Other Wireless Adapters 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 10 Adapter Installation 11 Configuration 15 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 15 Wireless Networks 16 My Wireless Networks 17 Support 20 About 21 Windows® XP Configuration Utility 22... 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...
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Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • 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 processor and at least 64MB of RAM • An 802.11n or 802.11g access point (for Infrastructure mode), or another 802.11n or 802.11g wireless adapter (for Ad-Hoc networking mode). D-Link DWA-542 User Manual Section 1 -
Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • 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 processor and at least 64MB of RAM • An 802.11n or 802.11g access point (for Infrastructure mode), or another 802.11n or 802.11g wireless adapter (for Ad-Hoc networking mode). D-Link DWA-542 User Manual Section 1 -
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...for peer-to-peer file sharing or in the home. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual Get a better Internet experience with a faster wireless connection so you can add or upgrade your personal...data throughput rate. Environmental factors will vary. Like all D-Link wireless adapters, the DWA-542 can enjoy digital phone calls, gaming, downloading, and video streaming. Product Overview Introduction The D-Link RangeBooster N™ Desktop Adapter (DWA-542) is designed for WPA2-PSK. Maximize wireless performance by...
...for peer-to-peer file sharing or in the home. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual Get a better Internet experience with a faster wireless connection so you can add or upgrade your personal...data throughput rate. Environmental factors will vary. Like all D-Link wireless adapters, the DWA-542 can enjoy digital phone calls, gaming, downloading, and video streaming. Product Overview Introduction The D-Link RangeBooster N™ Desktop Adapter (DWA-542) is designed for WPA2-PSK. Maximize wireless performance by...
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.... • Compatible with the latest draft 802.11n technology. • Total Wireless Protection - With the performance of D-Link's RangeBooster N™ line of wireless products, the DWA-542 delivers an unsurpassed wireless experience. Environmental factors will vary. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual Section 1 - Get reception throughout your data and communication than has previously been available. • Total...
.... • Compatible with the latest draft 802.11n technology. • Total Wireless Protection - With the performance of D-Link's RangeBooster N™ line of wireless products, the DWA-542 delivers an unsurpassed wireless experience. Environmental factors will vary. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual Section 1 - Get reception throughout your data and communication than has previously been available. • Total...
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Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview WLAN LED A solid light indicates that wireless is ready.This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview WLAN LED A solid light indicates that wireless is ready.This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual
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... have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in wireless utility for all adapters. Getting Started Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of the network(s) you want to connect to Remove ... > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual Windows® XP users may cause a conflict with the new software. If you 've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model...
... have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in wireless utility for all adapters. Getting Started Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of the network(s) you want to connect to Remove ... > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual Windows® XP users may cause a conflict with the new software. If you 've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model...
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Right-click the adapter you would like to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). Section 2 - Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable and select Disable. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties.
Right-click the adapter you would like to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). Section 2 - Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable and select Disable. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties.
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When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. 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-542 User Manual The adapter is now disabled.
When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. 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-542 User Manual The adapter is now disabled.
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... devices to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Building Materials make a difference. Try to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 10 Keep the number of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in use. The key to maximizing wireless range is...your wireless connection may have a negative effect on the types of walls and ceilings between network devices. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your home or business. At a ...
... devices to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Building Materials make a difference. Try to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 10 Keep the number of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in use. The key to maximizing wireless range is...your wireless connection may have a negative effect on the types of walls and ceilings between network devices. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your home or business. At a ...
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... steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. Installation Adapter Installation Note: Please install the DWA-542 Desktop Adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Click Install Drivers D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 11 The step-by-step instructions that follow are similar for the other Windows operating...
... steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. Installation Adapter Installation Note: Please install the DWA-542 Desktop Adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Click Install Drivers D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 11 The step-by-step instructions that follow are similar for the other Windows operating...
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Click Next D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 12 Click Next By default setup will appear. To install to continue. Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-542, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. Click Next. Click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. Section 2 -
Click Next D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 12 Click Next By default setup will appear. To install to continue. Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-542, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. Click Next. Click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. Section 2 -
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Section 2 - Installation For Windows® XP: This Software Installation alert screen will now appear. Click Finish The D-Link Configuration Wizard will appear. Click Next D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 13 Click Continue Anyway Click Finish to use either the D-Link utility or the built-in Windows® Wireless utility. If you are using Windows® XP (SP2), you will have the option to continue.
Section 2 - Installation For Windows® XP: This Software Installation alert screen will now appear. Click Finish The D-Link Configuration Wizard will appear. Click Next D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 13 Click Continue Anyway Click Finish to use either the D-Link utility or the built-in Windows® Wireless utility. If you are using Windows® XP (SP2), you will have the option to continue.
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Click Finish D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 14 Click Scan to the site survey page. Click Next Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now. Installation Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Section 2 - Click Next If you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page.
Click Finish D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 14 Click Scan to the site survey page. Click Next Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now. Installation Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Section 2 - Click Next If you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page.
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...to page 22. Double-clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® XP, please skip to the wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 15 Double-click the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your desktop will show... you are using the D-Link Utility as well as the management software. Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. Section 3 - D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-542 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the Windows® XP ...
...to page 22. Double-clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® XP, please skip to the wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 15 Double-click the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your desktop will show... you are using the D-Link Utility as well as the management software. Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. Section 3 - D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-542 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the Windows® XP ...
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SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is secure, a pop-up to 30 seconds to connect. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. Security: If there is a "lock" icon, this means the wireless network is secure.You must know the ...the wireless connection. If the network is the name of the wireless device. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 16 Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. Activate Button: Select a wireless network profile from the...
SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is secure, a pop-up to 30 seconds to connect. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. Security: If there is a "lock" icon, this means the wireless network is secure.You must know the ...the wireless connection. If the network is the name of the wireless device. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 16 Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. Activate Button: Select a wireless network profile from the...
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... wireless network. Allow up to 30 seconds to connect to page 18). Profile Details: The Profile Details section will allow you connect to page 19). D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 17 Section 3 - Every time you to create, edit, and delete wireless network profiles. Modify: Click Modify to edit a current profile (refer to a network...
... wireless network. Allow up to 30 seconds to connect to page 18). Profile Details: The Profile Details section will allow you connect to page 19). D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 17 Section 3 - Every time you to create, edit, and delete wireless network profiles. Modify: Click Modify to edit a current profile (refer to a network...
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If you are connecting to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 18 Network Type: Select the network type. Section 3 - If you are connecting to another wireless client such as an adapter, select Ad-Hoc. ...
If you are connecting to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 18 Network Type: Select the network type. Section 3 - If you are connecting to another wireless client such as an adapter, select Ad-Hoc. ...
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Network Type: Displays the network type. OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. Section 3 - Configuration Modify Profile You may edit an existing profile by clicking the Modify button from the My Wireless Networks page. SSID: Displays the SSID of security used. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 19 Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Set Security: Select the type of the network. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Please refer to save your profile (e.g.
Network Type: Displays the network type. OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. Section 3 - Configuration Modify Profile You may edit an existing profile by clicking the Modify button from the My Wireless Networks page. SSID: Displays the SSID of security used. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 19 Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Set Security: Select the type of the network. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Please refer to save your profile (e.g.
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D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 20 Section 3 - A pane will appear to the right of the utility which will display information about the utility. Configuration Support If you need help, click the Support button.
D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 20 Section 3 - A pane will appear to the right of the utility which will display information about the utility. Configuration Support If you need help, click the Support button.
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D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 21 Section 3 - Configuration About The About screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the DWA-542.
D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 21 Section 3 - Configuration About The About screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the DWA-542.