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... 4 Features 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...174; XP/2000 Users 48 Windows® 7/Windows Vista® Users 49 Technical Specifications 50 Contacting Technical Support 51 Warranty 52 Registration 59 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 2
... 4 Features 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...174; XP/2000 Users 48 Windows® 7/Windows Vista® Users 49 Technical Specifications 50 Contacting Technical Support 51 Warranty 52 Registration 59 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 2
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D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 3 Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw D-Link DWA-552 Xtreme N® Desktop PCI Adapter Three Antennas Low Profile Bracket CD with a different voltage rating will damage and void the warranty for this product. If ...
D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 3 Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw D-Link DWA-552 Xtreme N® Desktop PCI Adapter Three Antennas Low Profile Bracket CD with a different voltage rating will damage and void the warranty for this product. If ...
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... 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Product Overview Introduction The D-Link Xtreme N® Desktop PCI Adapter (DWA-552) is designed for use in bigger homes and for peer-topeer file sharing or in infrastructure mode... the DWA-552, you can be used in ad-hoc mode to connect with the latest wireless networking security protocols, including Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) support. Like all D-Link wireless adapters, the DWA-552 can enjoy digital phone calls, gaming, downloading, and video streaming. D-Link DWA-552 User ...
... 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Product Overview Introduction The D-Link Xtreme N® Desktop PCI Adapter (DWA-552) is designed for use in bigger homes and for peer-topeer file sharing or in infrastructure mode... the DWA-552, you can be used in ad-hoc mode to connect with the latest wireless networking security protocols, including Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) support. Like all D-Link wireless adapters, the DWA-552 can enjoy digital phone calls, gaming, downloading, and video streaming. D-Link DWA-552 User ...
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...your data and communication than has previously been available. • Total Performance - Fully compatible with the 802.11g standards, the DWA-552 can securely connect to an Xtreme N® Router. •Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and ... • Compatible with 802.11g Devices - Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Environmental factors will vary. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 5 Upgrade your Desktop PC computer with the latest 802.11n technology. • Total Wireless Protection - Enable wireless ...
...your data and communication than has previously been available. • Total Performance - Fully compatible with the 802.11g standards, the DWA-552 can securely connect to an Xtreme N® Router. •Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and ... • Compatible with 802.11g Devices - Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Environmental factors will vary. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 5 Upgrade your Desktop PC computer with the latest 802.11n technology. • Total Wireless Protection - Enable wireless ...
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D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 6 Section 1 - This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs 1 1 WLAN LED A solid light indicates that wireless is ready.
D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 6 Section 1 - This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs 1 1 WLAN LED A solid light indicates that wireless is ready.
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...it in wireless utility for all adapters. If you have installed a different manufacturer's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the utilities are not set to use the built-in the device manager before installing the ...To remove any software is uninstalled before installing your computer boots up. If you plan to load when your D-Link adapter. Windows Vista® and XP users may cause a conflict with the new software. Some utilities may...Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 7
...it in wireless utility for all adapters. If you have installed a different manufacturer's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the utilities are not set to use the built-in the device manager before installing the ...To remove any software is uninstalled before installing your computer boots up. If you plan to load when your D-Link adapter. Windows Vista® and XP users may cause a conflict with the new software. Some utilities may...Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 7
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Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable any wireless adapter (as well as any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to the left of Network Adapters. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 8 Section 2 - Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters To prevent any unused Ethernet adapters). Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable.
Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable any wireless adapter (as well as any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to the left of Network Adapters. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 8 Section 2 - Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters To prevent any unused Ethernet adapters). Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable.
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Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 9 If you would like to disable the adapter. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Section 2 - The adapter is now disabled.
Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 9 If you would like to disable the adapter. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Section 2 - The adapter is now disabled.
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...or ceilings is as possible. Position your wireless network. Position devices so that the signal will weaken your wireless signal. 4. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 10 The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in your wireless connection may have a negative effect ... base is minimized. 2. Make sure your product away (at an angle) for better reception. 3. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the number of walls, ceilings, or other network...
...or ceilings is as possible. Position your wireless network. Position devices so that the signal will weaken your wireless signal. 4. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 10 The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in your wireless connection may have a negative effect ... base is minimized. 2. Make sure your product away (at an angle) for better reception. 3. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the number of walls, ceilings, or other network...
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.... Click on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-552 Driver CD in Windows Vista®. In the run box, type "D:\autorun.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. The step-by-step instructions that follow... function does not automatically start on your computer, go to begin. Installation Adapter Installation Note: Please install the DWA-552 Desktop PCI Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 11 Section 2 - When the "Add New Hardware" wizard appears, click Cancel. The steps and...
.... Click on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-552 Driver CD in Windows Vista®. In the run box, type "D:\autorun.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. The step-by-step instructions that follow... function does not automatically start on your computer, go to begin. Installation Adapter Installation Note: Please install the DWA-552 Desktop PCI Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 11 Section 2 - When the "Add New Hardware" wizard appears, click Cancel. The steps and...
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Section 2 - Select the Program Files folder location. Click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 12 To install to continue. By default setup will appear. Click Next to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-552, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. Click Next. Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to continue.
Section 2 - Select the Program Files folder location. Click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 12 To install to continue. By default setup will appear. Click Next to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-552, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. Click Next. Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to continue.
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D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 13 This may take 1-2 minutes. Click Next to page 15. If you to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS). The following instructions will connect you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to continue. Section 2 - Installation The drivers will now appear. The Wireless Connection Wizard will install.
D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 13 This may take 1-2 minutes. Click Next to page 15. If you to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS). The following instructions will connect you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to continue. Section 2 - Installation The drivers will now appear. The Wireless Connection Wizard will install.
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Click Finish to your wireless network. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to complete your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. Section 2 - Press the WPS button on your access point or wireless router within two minutes to your setup. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 14 Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to establish connectivity.
Click Finish to your wireless network. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to complete your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. Section 2 - Press the WPS button on your access point or wireless router within two minutes to your setup. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 14 Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to establish connectivity.
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Click Scan to display the site survey page and click Next to the site survey page. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 15 Enter the network name (SSID) manually. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to continue. Installation Manual Connect To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to a wireless network and then click Next. Section 2 -
Click Scan to display the site survey page and click Next to the site survey page. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 15 Enter the network name (SSID) manually. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to continue. Installation Manual Connect To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to a wireless network and then click Next. Section 2 -
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Installation Click the Scan button to complete your setup. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 16 Click Finish to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click Finish to your computer, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now. When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to continue. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Section 2 - If you are prompted to reboot your wireless network.
Installation Click the Scan button to complete your setup. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 16 Click Finish to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click Finish to your computer, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now. When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to continue. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Section 2 - If you are prompted to reboot your wireless network.
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... icon on the desktop will show you are using the D-Link Utility as well as the management software. 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. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 17 Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration...
... icon on the desktop will show you are using the D-Link Utility as well as the management software. 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. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 17 Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration...
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... device. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 18 Enter the security information to connect (refer to connect. Section 3 - To connect to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click...
... device. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 18 Enter the security information to connect (refer to connect. Section 3 - To connect to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click...
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... connect to a network using the Wireless Networks page, a profile will automatically be created. Every time you to page 20). Delete: Click Delete to use a profile. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 19 Activate: Click Activate to remove a profile. Section 3 - New Button: Click New to create a new wireless network profile (refer to create, edit, and...
... connect to a network using the Wireless Networks page, a profile will automatically be created. Every time you to page 20). Delete: Click Delete to use a profile. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 19 Activate: Click Activate to remove a profile. Section 3 - New Button: Click New to create a new wireless network profile (refer to create, edit, and...
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...-Hoc. If you are connecting to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 20 Section 3 - Home, Office, Coffee Shop). SSID: Enter the SSID of security used. Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Please refer to...
...-Hoc. If you are connecting to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 20 Section 3 - Home, Office, Coffee Shop). SSID: Enter the SSID of security used. Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Please refer to...
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Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Set Security: Select the type of the network. Configuration Modify Profile You may edit an existing profile by clicking the Modify button from the My Wireless Networks page. Network Type: Displays the network type. Please refer to save your profile (e.g. OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). SSID: Displays the SSID of security used. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 21 Section 3 -
Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Set Security: Select the type of the network. Configuration Modify Profile You may edit an existing profile by clicking the Modify button from the My Wireless Networks page. Network Type: Displays the network type. Please refer to save your profile (e.g. OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). SSID: Displays the SSID of security used. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 21 Section 3 -