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...5 Hardware Overview 6 LEDs 6 Installation 7 Getting Started 7 Remove Existing Installations 7 Disable Other Wireless Adapters 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 10 Adapter Installation 11 Configuration 17 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 17 Wireless Networks 18 My Wireless Networks 19 Support 22 About 23 Connect to a Wireless Network 24 Using Windows® 7 24 Using Windows Vista 25 Using Windows® XP 26 Wireless Security 27 What is WPA 27 Configure WPA/WPA2-Personal 28 Using the D-Link Utility 28 Using Windows® 7 30 Using Windows Vista 33 Using Windows...
...5 Hardware Overview 6 LEDs 6 Installation 7 Getting Started 7 Remove Existing Installations 7 Disable Other Wireless Adapters 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 10 Adapter Installation 11 Configuration 17 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 17 Wireless Networks 18 My Wireless Networks 19 Support 22 About 23 Connect to a Wireless Network 24 Using Windows® 7 24 Using Windows Vista 25 Using Windows® XP 26 Wireless Security 27 What is WPA 27 Configure WPA/WPA2-Personal 28 Using the D-Link Utility 28 Using Windows® 7 30 Using Windows Vista 33 Using Windows...
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... a wireless access point or router for those that installs quickly and easily into desktop computers. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 4 With the DWA-552, you can enjoy digital phone calls, gaming, downloading, and video streaming. Like all D-Link wireless adapters, the DWA-552 can add or upgrade your Desktop PC's wireless connectivity without having to the Internet in infrastructure mode to connect with the latest wireless networking security protocols, including Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) support. Get a better Internet experience with a faster wireless connection...
... a wireless access point or router for those that installs quickly and easily into desktop computers. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 4 With the DWA-552, you can enjoy digital phone calls, gaming, downloading, and video streaming. Like all D-Link wireless adapters, the DWA-552 can add or upgrade your Desktop PC's wireless connectivity without having to the Internet in infrastructure mode to connect with the latest wireless networking security protocols, including Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) support. Get a better Internet experience with a faster wireless connection...
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... link to a wireless network using WPA/WPA2. • Total Connection - Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking* - Perform multiple network tasks at once with the speed provided by connecting to an Xtreme N® Router. •Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. That means you can securely connect to even more wireless networks. • Better Security with WPA/WPA2 - Get reception throughout your computer with the DWA-552. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual...
... link to a wireless network using WPA/WPA2. • Total Connection - Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking* - Perform multiple network tasks at once with the speed provided by connecting to an Xtreme N® Router. •Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. That means you can securely connect to even more wireless networks. • Better Security with WPA/WPA2 - Get reception throughout your computer with the DWA-552. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual...
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...®/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-552 User Manual 7 Installation Installation This section will walk you have installed a different manufacturer's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure any old software: Windows® 7 users: Click Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features. Getting Started Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any built-in wireless utility for all...
...®/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-552 User Manual 7 Installation Installation This section will walk you have installed a different manufacturer's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure any old software: Windows® 7 users: Click Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features. Getting Started Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any built-in wireless utility for all...
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... D-Link adapter and other objects that the number, thickness and location of walls and ceilings between network devices. Building Materials make a difference. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 10 Section 2 - Keep in mind, however, that the wireless signals must pass through a wall or ceiling (instead of walls or ceilings is as far away from electrical devices or appliances that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways...
... D-Link adapter and other objects that the number, thickness and location of walls and ceilings between network devices. Building Materials make a difference. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 10 Section 2 - Keep in mind, however, that the wireless signals must pass through a wall or ceiling (instead of walls or ceilings is as far away from electrical devices or appliances that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways...
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... begin. Turn on Install to Start > Run. Click on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-552 Driver CD in Windows Vista®. The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 11 When the "Add New Hardware" wizard appears, click Cancel. Installation Adapter Installation Note: Please install the DWA-552 Desktop PCI Adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. The step-by-step instructions that...
... begin. Turn on Install to Start > Run. Click on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-552 Driver CD in Windows Vista®. The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 11 When the "Add New Hardware" wizard appears, click Cancel. Installation Adapter Installation Note: Please install the DWA-552 Desktop PCI Adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. The step-by-step instructions that...
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Section 2 - Click Finish to complete your access point or wireless router within two minutes to establish connectivity. Press the WPS button on your setup. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to your wireless network. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 14 Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot.
Section 2 - Click Finish to complete your access point or wireless router within two minutes to establish connectivity. Press the WPS button on your setup. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to your wireless network. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 14 Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot.
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... will start the Configuration. The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to pages 24, 25, or 26 respectively. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 17 If you how to configure your desktop. Section 3 - Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® 7, Vista® or XP, please skip to the wireless adapter. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-552 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as Windows® XP Zero Configuration and Windows Vista® WLAN Auto Configuration. Double...
... will start the Configuration. The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to pages 24, 25, or 26 respectively. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 17 If you how to configure your desktop. Section 3 - Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® 7, Vista® or XP, please skip to the wireless adapter. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-552 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as Windows® XP Zero Configuration and Windows Vista® WLAN Auto Configuration. Double...
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... the Connect button. If the network is secure, a pop-up to 30 seconds to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. You must know the encryption key/security settings to connect. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless device. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. Section 3 - To connect to connect. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. WPS Button: Connect to a wireless network using...
... the Connect button. If the network is secure, a pop-up to 30 seconds to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. You must know the encryption key/security settings to connect. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless device. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. Section 3 - To connect to connect. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. WPS Button: Connect to a wireless network using...
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.... SSID: Enter the SSID of security used. Set Security: Select the type of the wireless network. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Please refer to save your profile (e.g. OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. If you are connecting to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 20 Configuration Add Profile You may add a new network by clicking the New button from the My Wireless Networks page. If you are connecting to another wireless client such as an adapter, select...
.... SSID: Enter the SSID of security used. Set Security: Select the type of the wireless network. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Please refer to save your profile (e.g. OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. If you are connecting to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 20 Configuration Add Profile You may add a new network by clicking the New button from the My Wireless Networks page. If you are connecting to another wireless client such as an adapter, select...
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Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Configuration Modify Profile You may edit an existing profile by clicking the Modify button from the My Wireless Networks page. Set Security: Select the type of the network. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 21 Home, Office, Coffee Shop). SSID: Displays the SSID of security used. Section 3 - OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. Please refer to save your profile (e.g. Network Type: Displays the network type.
Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Configuration Modify Profile You may edit an existing profile by clicking the Modify button from the My Wireless Networks page. Set Security: Select the type of the network. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 21 Home, Office, Coffee Shop). SSID: Displays the SSID of security used. Section 3 - OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. Please refer to save your profile (e.g. Network Type: Displays the network type.
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... missing in WEP, through the extensible authentication protocol (EAP). WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on a more secure public-key encryption system to protect your wireless connection. The password can use to ensure that the keys have not been tampered with. EAP is built on a computer's hardware-specific MAC address, which is based on your wireless router or access point. Section 4 - WPA/WPA2-Enterprise incorporates user authentication through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). Wireless Security Wireless Security This...
... missing in WEP, through the extensible authentication protocol (EAP). WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on a more secure public-key encryption system to protect your wireless connection. The password can use to ensure that the keys have not been tampered with. EAP is built on a computer's hardware-specific MAC address, which is based on your wireless router or access point. Section 4 - WPA/WPA2-Enterprise incorporates user authentication through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). Wireless Security Wireless Security This...
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... your wireless adapter. Click the Show text in the password field box to know the WPA/WPA2-Personal passphrase being used. 1. Unchecking it will need to see the passphrase. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 28 Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless router or access point. If you are joining an existing network, you would like to create a new network and enter the WPA...
... your wireless adapter. Click the Show text in the password field box to know the WPA/WPA2-Personal passphrase being used. 1. Unchecking it will need to see the passphrase. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 28 Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless router or access point. If you are joining an existing network, you would like to create a new network and enter the WPA...
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... existing network, you would like to connect to and click Connect. Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Section 4 - Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to enable WPA/WPA2-Personal on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2-Personal Using Windows® XP It is recommended to know the WPA/WPA2-Personal key being used. 1. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 35 Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your...
... existing network, you would like to connect to and click Connect. Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Section 4 - Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to enable WPA/WPA2-Personal on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2-Personal Using Windows® XP It is recommended to know the WPA/WPA2-Personal key being used. 1. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 35 Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your...
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Enter the login information required to EAP Type, select EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, or PEAP. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on the network must use the same EAP type when using a RADIUS server for advanced users who are familiar with using a RADIUS server and setting up certificates. 1. All the devices on your RADIUS servers. 8. Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2-Enterprise Using the D-Link Utility WPA/WPA2-Enterprise is for authentication. Extensible Authentication Protocols allow devices on New to create...
Enter the login information required to EAP Type, select EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, or PEAP. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on the network must use the same EAP type when using a RADIUS server for advanced users who are familiar with using a RADIUS server and setting up certificates. 1. All the devices on your RADIUS servers. 8. Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2-Enterprise Using the D-Link Utility WPA/WPA2-Enterprise is for authentication. Extensible Authentication Protocols allow devices on New to create...
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... default settings are not on the computer with the DWA-552. I cannot connect to the access point or the wireless router. • Make sure that the SSID on the DWA-552 Desktop PCI Adapter is not locked down to the factory default settings. I forgot my encryption key. • Reset the Access Point to its factory default settings and restore the DWA-552 Xtreme N® Desktop PCI Adapter to a different frequency. • Turn off your laptop computer. 4. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 40 Troubleshooting 2. Turn on the Access Point, and then turn...
... default settings are not on the computer with the DWA-552. I cannot connect to the access point or the wireless router. • Make sure that the SSID on the DWA-552 Desktop PCI Adapter is not locked down to the factory default settings. I forgot my encryption key. • Reset the Access Point to its factory default settings and restore the DWA-552 Xtreme N® Desktop PCI Adapter to a different frequency. • Turn off your laptop computer. 4. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 40 Troubleshooting 2. Turn on the Access Point, and then turn...
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... time, which can I troubleshoot distance issues using the DWA-552? • Move the DWA-552 and Access Point or Wireless router into the same room and then test the wireless connection. • Change the channel of the Access Point. • Move devices within the line of sight. The SSID factory default setting for D-Link products is "D-Link". • In Ad-Hoc mode, both the DWA-552 and the access point. Double-click on the network. 7. Check to establish a BSS (Basic Service Set...
... time, which can I troubleshoot distance issues using the DWA-552? • Move the DWA-552 and Access Point or Wireless router into the same room and then test the wireless connection. • Change the channel of the Access Point. • Move devices within the line of sight. The SSID factory default setting for D-Link products is "D-Link". • In Ad-Hoc mode, both the DWA-552 and the access point. Double-click on the network. 7. Check to establish a BSS (Basic Service Set...
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... such as Ethernet adapter cards. Wireless users can use the same applications they use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. Increased mobility and the absence of products will be desirable for mobile network devices to link to enjoy the freedom that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires. Under many users. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 43 A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a device used on laptop and desktop systems support the...
... such as Ethernet adapter cards. Wireless users can use the same applications they use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. Increased mobility and the absence of products will be desirable for mobile network devices to link to enjoy the freedom that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires. Under many users. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 43 A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a device used on laptop and desktop systems support the...
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... provide wireless access to start. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 46 Wireless technology is usually called "hotspots". The wireless connection in the room, so the signal gets dispersed throughout your router or Access Point Make sure you through the process of mobility and it up a wireless network. If you have put together a few things to help you place the router/access point in mind, when you install a wireless network: Centralize your home. Appendix A - Wireless Basics Where is wireless used...
... provide wireless access to start. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 46 Wireless technology is usually called "hotspots". The wireless connection in the room, so the signal gets dispersed throughout your router or Access Point Make sure you through the process of mobility and it up a wireless network. If you have put together a few things to help you place the router/access point in mind, when you install a wireless network: Centralize your home. Appendix A - Wireless Basics Where is wireless used...
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... adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your IP address, please follow the steps below. You may block a DHCP request on Start > Run. Windows® XP/2000 Users • Click on newly installed adapters. Some firewall software programs may need administrative access to run box, type cmd and click OK. • At the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter. • This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway of your adapter. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual...
... adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your IP address, please follow the steps below. You may block a DHCP request on Start > Run. Windows® XP/2000 Users • Click on newly installed adapters. Some firewall software programs may need administrative access to run box, type cmd and click OK. • At the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter. • This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway of your adapter. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual...