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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. System Requirements • A desktop computer with an available PCI slot • Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, XP (Service Pack 2), or 2000 (Service Pack 4) • 300MHz processor and...
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. System Requirements • A desktop computer with an available PCI slot • Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, XP (Service Pack 2), or 2000 (Service Pack 4) • 300MHz processor and...
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... Section 1 - The D-Link Xtreme N® DWA-552 is a powerful 32-bit desktop adapter that delivers unrivaled wireless performance for those that demand higher networking. Environmental factors will vary. Product Overview Introduction The D-Link Xtreme N® Desktop PCI Adapter (DWA-552) is designed for access... to the Internet in infrastructure mode to purchase a new computer. The DWA-552 also includes a configuration utility to discover available...
... Section 1 - The D-Link Xtreme N® DWA-552 is a powerful 32-bit desktop adapter that delivers unrivaled wireless performance for those that demand higher networking. Environmental factors will vary. Product Overview Introduction The D-Link Xtreme N® Desktop PCI Adapter (DWA-552) is designed for access... to the Internet in infrastructure mode to purchase a new computer. The DWA-552 also includes a configuration utility to discover available...
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... IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 5 Enable wireless connectivity on your computer with WPA/WPA2 - That means you with a much higher level of security for your home by this Wireless Adapter. • Compatible with the speed provided by connecting... and communication than has previously been available. • Total Performance - With the DWA-552 in your Desktop PC you can still communicate with colleagues and friends while you have the ability to link to a wireless network using WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) providing you can...
... IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 5 Enable wireless connectivity on your computer with WPA/WPA2 - That means you with a much higher level of security for your home by this Wireless Adapter. • Compatible with the speed provided by connecting... and communication than has previously been available. • Total Performance - With the DWA-552 in your Desktop PC you can still communicate with colleagues and friends while you have the ability to link to a wireless network using WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) providing you can...
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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. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 8 Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters To prevent any unused Ethernet adapters). Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable. Section 2 -
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. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 8 Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters To prevent any unused Ethernet adapters). Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable. Section 2 -
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... box, type "D:\autorun.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 11 Installation Adapter Installation Note: Please install the DWA-552 Desktop PCI Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. When the "Add...
... box, type "D:\autorun.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 11 Installation Adapter Installation Note: Please install the DWA-552 Desktop PCI Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. When the "Add...
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... on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® 7, Vista® or XP, please skip to pages 24, 25, or 26 respectively. Double-click the Wireless Connection Manager 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...
... on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® 7, Vista® or XP, please skip to pages 24, 25, or 26 respectively. Double-click the Wireless Connection Manager 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...
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... to the next page. Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2-Personal Using the D-Link Utility It is on your desktop. 2. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 28 Section 4 - If you are joining an existing network...
... to the next page. Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2-Personal Using the D-Link Utility It is on your desktop. 2. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 28 Section 4 - If you are joining an existing network...
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...new profile or highlight an existing profile and click Modify. 2. Select TKIP or AES, or Auto. 4. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 29 Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on all wireless devices. 1. Click on New to connect. Enter the passphrase exactly as it is ...;-Personal on your wireless router or access point. 5. Make sure you enter the passphrase exactly the same on your wireless adapter. Select WPA/WPA2-Personal under Set Security Option. 3. Wireless Security It is on your wireless router or access point before configuring your...
...new profile or highlight an existing profile and click Modify. 2. Select TKIP or AES, or Auto. 4. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 29 Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on all wireless devices. 1. Click on New to connect. Enter the passphrase exactly as it is ...;-Personal on your wireless router or access point. 5. Make sure you enter the passphrase exactly the same on your wireless adapter. Select WPA/WPA2-Personal under Set Security Option. 3. Wireless Security It is on your wireless router or access point before configuring your...
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Click OK to Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link DWA-552 Wireless Desktop PCI Adapter. D-Link DWA-552 Wireless Desktop PCI Adapter Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to continue. Section 5 - Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link DWA-552 Xtreme N Desktop PCI Adapter D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 39
Click OK to Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link DWA-552 Wireless Desktop PCI Adapter. D-Link DWA-552 Wireless Desktop PCI Adapter Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to continue. Section 5 - Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link DWA-552 Xtreme N Desktop PCI Adapter D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 39
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... encryption key. • Reset the Access Point to its factory default settings and restore the DWA-552 Xtreme N® Desktop PCI Adapter to the factory default settings. The DWA-552 Power and Link lights are listed in the Configuration section in this manual. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 40 Troubleshooting 2. Section 5 - The default settings are not on the Access Point...
... encryption key. • Reset the Access Point to its factory default settings and restore the DWA-552 Xtreme N® Desktop PCI Adapter to the factory default settings. The DWA-552 Power and Link lights are listed in the Configuration section in this manual. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 40 Troubleshooting 2. Section 5 - The default settings are not on the Access Point...
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...they use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 43 Strictly adhering to -use on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as airports, coffee shops and universities. Under many circumstances, it . ...increasingly in order to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it may be desirable for many users. Wireless adapter cards used on a wired network. Appendix A - You will allow you to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through ...
...they use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 43 Strictly adhering to -use on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as airports, coffee shops and universities. Under many circumstances, it . ...increasingly in order to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it may be desirable for many users. Wireless adapter cards used on a wired network. Appendix A - You will allow you to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through ...
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...far away as possible in public places is usually called "hotspots". Secure your network for detail information on the router. Using a D-Link wireless desktop adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to setup, but if you place the router/access point in a centralized ...WEP security feature on how to start. Try to extend the range. If you have put together a few things to your home. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 46 Appendix A - The wireless connection in the room, so the signal gets dispersed throughout your wireless network. Wireless network is...
...far away as possible in public places is usually called "hotspots". Secure your network for detail information on the router. Using a D-Link wireless desktop adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to setup, but if you place the router/access point in a centralized ...WEP security feature on how to start. Try to extend the range. If you have put together a few things to your home. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 46 Appendix A - The wireless connection in the room, so the signal gets dispersed throughout your wireless network. Wireless network is...
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... other adapter) which will be connected to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Windows® XP/2000 Users • Windows® XP - Make sure you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you choose is a number between 2 and 99. Windows® 2000 - D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 48 From the desktop...
... other adapter) which will be connected to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Windows® XP/2000 Users • Windows® XP - Make sure you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you choose is a number between 2 and 99. Windows® 2000 - D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 48 From the desktop...