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...is WPA 27 Configure WPA/WPA2-Personal 28 Using the D-Link Utility 28 Using Windows® 7 30 Using Windows Vista 33 Using Windows® XP 35 Configure WPA/WPA2-Enterprise 37 Using the D-Link Utility 37 Troubleshooting 38 Wireless Basics 43 Networking Basics 47 Check...address 47 Windows® XP/2000 Users 47 Windows® 7/Windows Vista® Users 47 Statically Assign an IP address 48 Windows® 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 ...
...is WPA 27 Configure WPA/WPA2-Personal 28 Using the D-Link Utility 28 Using Windows® 7 30 Using Windows Vista 33 Using Windows® XP 35 Configure WPA/WPA2-Enterprise 37 Using the D-Link Utility 37 Troubleshooting 38 Wireless Basics 43 Networking Basics 47 Check...address 47 Windows® XP/2000 Users 47 Windows® 7/Windows Vista® Users 47 Statically Assign an IP address 48 Windows® 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 ...
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... are missing, please contact your reseller. Section 1 - 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 drivers and software If any of RAM Note: Using a power supply with an available PCI slot • Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, XP (Service Pack 2), or 2000 (Service...
... are missing, please contact your reseller. Section 1 - 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 drivers and software If any of RAM Note: Using a power supply with an available PCI slot • Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, XP (Service Pack 2), or 2000 (Service...
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... and security settings of the network(s) you want to connect to load when your D-Link adapter. If you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure any old software: Windows® 7 users: Click Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features. Also, if... before installing your computer boots up. Section 2 - 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-552 User Manual 7
... and security settings of the network(s) you want to connect to load when your D-Link adapter. If you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure any old software: Windows® 7 users: Click Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features. Also, if... before installing your computer boots up. Section 2 - 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-552 User Manual 7
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... Installation Note: Please install the DWA-552 Desktop PCI Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). When the "Add New Hardware" wizard appears, click Cancel. Click on your computer, go to begin. The step-by-step instructions that follow are similar for other Windows operating systems. If the CD ... start on Install to Start > Run. The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 11 Turn on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-552 Driver CD in Windows Vista®. Section 2 - In the run box, type "D:\autorun.exe" (where D: represents the drive ...
... Installation Note: Please install the DWA-552 Desktop PCI Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). When the "Add New Hardware" wizard appears, click Cancel. Click on your computer, go to begin. The step-by-step instructions that follow are similar for other Windows operating systems. If the CD ... start on Install to Start > Run. The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 11 Turn on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-552 Driver CD in Windows Vista®. Section 2 - In the run box, type "D:\autorun.exe" (where D: represents the drive ...
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D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 12 Click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. To install to continue. Click Next to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-552, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. Select the Program Files folder location. By default setup will appear. Section 2 - Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to continue. Click Next.
D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 12 Click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. To install to continue. Click Next to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-552, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. Select the Program Files folder location. By default setup will appear. Section 2 - Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to continue. Click Next.
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... change any settings related to pages 24, 25, or 26 respectively. If you how to configure your desktop. 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. Section 3 - Double-click the Wireless Connection Manager icon on the desktop will...
... change any settings related to pages 24, 25, or 26 respectively. If you how to configure your desktop. 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. Section 3 - Double-click the Wireless Connection Manager icon on the desktop will...
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... connect. WPS Button: Connect to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. If the network is secure. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 18 MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless connection. Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear...wireless network is secure, a pop-up to 30 seconds to connect. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless network. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. To connect to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup....
... connect. WPS Button: Connect to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. If the network is secure. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 18 MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless connection. Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear...wireless network is secure, a pop-up to 30 seconds to connect. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless network. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. To connect to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup....
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...click on a network (displayed using another company's utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual of the bubble to a wireless network. The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to the time). D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 24 or Left-click the wireless icon in this ... any available wireless networks in wireless utility. Click on the center of your system tray (lower-right corner next to the Windows® 7 utility as seen below. Refer to the Networking Basics section in your wireless adapter for help with connecting to access the ...
...click on a network (displayed using another company's utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual of the bubble to a wireless network. The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to the time). D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 24 or Left-click the wireless icon in this ... any available wireless networks in wireless utility. Click on the center of your system tray (lower-right corner next to the Windows® 7 utility as seen below. Refer to the Networking Basics section in your wireless adapter for help with connecting to access the ...
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... as seen below. Most utilities will display any available wireless networks in wireless utility. Refer to a Wireless Network Using Windows Vista® Windows Vista® users may use the built-in your wireless adapter. If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click...to the time). 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 a wireless network. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 25 Configuration Connect to the Networking Basics section in your wireless adapter for your ...
... as seen below. Most utilities will display any available wireless networks in wireless utility. Refer to a Wireless Network Using Windows Vista® Windows Vista® users may use the built-in your wireless adapter. If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click...to the time). 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 a wireless network. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 25 Configuration Connect to the Networking Basics section in your wireless adapter for your ...
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... Networking Basics section in this manual for Service Pack 2 users. Refer to the Windows® XP utility as seen below. The following instructions are using the SSID) and click the Connect button. Select View Available Wireless Networks. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 26 Click on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter for...
... Networking Basics section in this manual for Service Pack 2 users. Refer to the Windows® XP utility as seen below. The following instructions are using the SSID) and click the Connect button. Select View Available Wireless Networks. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 26 Click on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter for...
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Click on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will display any available wireless networks in your area. Wireless Icon D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 30 The utility will need to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless icon in 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. Section 4 -
Click on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will display any available wireless networks in your area. Wireless Icon D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 30 The utility will need to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless icon in 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. Section 4 -
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If you would like to connect to the router. The following window appears while your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for your computer tries to connect to and click the Connect button. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 31 Wireless Security 3. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for more information. 4. Section 4 -
If you would like to connect to the router. The following window appears while your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for your computer tries to connect to and click the Connect button. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 31 Wireless Security 3. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for more information. 4. Section 4 -
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.../WPA-Personal Using Windows Vista® It is recommended to and click Connect. 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). Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to a network. 2. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual...
.../WPA-Personal Using Windows Vista® It is recommended to and click Connect. 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). Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to a network. 2. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual...
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...Connect. Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2-Personal Using Windows® XP It is recommended to know the WPA/WPA2-Personal key being used. 1. Section 4 - D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 35 Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to enable WPA.../WPA2-Personal on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your...
...Connect. Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2-Personal Using Windows® XP It is recommended to know the WPA/WPA2-Personal key being used. 1. Section 4 - D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 35 Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to enable WPA.../WPA2-Personal on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your...
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to Start > My Computer > Properties. If you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. Section 5 - D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 38 Go to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-552. Read the following examples.) 1. Select the Hardware Tab. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly?
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to Start > My Computer > Properties. If you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. Section 5 - D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 38 Go to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-552. Read the following examples.) 1. Select the Hardware Tab. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly?
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... the network. To remove the drivers, do the following: A. If not, check that the AC power and Ethernet cables are indicating normal activity. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 41 C. Note: Windows® XP and 2000 will rename .inf files that the IP Address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS settings are functioning properly. Section 5 - The...
... the network. To remove the drivers, do the following: A. If not, check that the AC power and Ethernet cables are indicating normal activity. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 41 C. Note: Windows® XP and 2000 will rename .inf files that the IP Address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS settings are functioning properly. Section 5 - The...
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..., security settings, and the settings on your IP address, please follow the steps below. router) automatically. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 47 To verify your router. In the run this application. • For all additional prompt windows inquiring of running the command prompt application, select Yes, OK, or Continue. • At the prompt, type...
..., security settings, and the settings on your IP address, please follow the steps below. router) automatically. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 47 To verify your router. In the run this application. • For all additional prompt windows inquiring of running the command prompt application, select Yes, OK, or Continue. • At the prompt, type...
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... network adapter (or other adapter) which will be connected to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Windows® XP/2000 Users • Windows® XP - D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 48 Click on the Network Connections icon. Double-click on Start > Control Panel. Make sure that is 192.168.0.1, make your router...
... network adapter (or other adapter) which will be connected to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Windows® XP/2000 Users • Windows® XP - D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 48 Click on the Network Connections icon. Double-click on Start > Control Panel. Make sure that is 192.168.0.1, make your router...
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Networking Basics Windows® 7/Windows Vista® Users • Click on the Network and Sharing Center icon. Double-click on Start > Control Panel. Make sure ...Set Default Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your router or gateway. • The Secondary DNS is optional (you are in the window, click on Manage network connections. • Right-click on your IP address 192.168.0.X where X is a number between 2 and 99. Along.... • Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is 192.168.0.1, make your router or network. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 49
Networking Basics Windows® 7/Windows Vista® Users • Click on the Network and Sharing Center icon. Double-click on Start > Control Panel. Make sure ...Set Default Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your router or gateway. • The Secondary DNS is optional (you are in the window, click on Manage network connections. • Right-click on your IP address 192.168.0.X where X is a number between 2 and 99. Along.... • Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is 192.168.0.1, make your router or network. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 49