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... 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... Windows® 7/Windows Vista® Users 49 Technical Specifications 50 Contacting Technical Support 51 Warranty 52 Registration 59 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 2
... 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... 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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... Access (WPA/WPA2) support. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Like all D-Link wireless adapters, the DWA-552 can enjoy digital phone calls, gaming, downloading, and video streaming. Once connected, access your desktop computer. Maximize wireless performance by Xtreme N® technology, the DWA-552 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception than 802.11g*. Product Overview Introduction...
... Access (WPA/WPA2) support. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Like all D-Link wireless adapters, the DWA-552 can enjoy digital phone calls, gaming, downloading, and video streaming. Once connected, access your desktop computer. Maximize wireless performance by Xtreme N® technology, the DWA-552 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception than 802.11g*. Product Overview Introduction...
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...; Total Performance - Enable wireless connectivity on your home by this Wireless Adapter. • Compatible with the latest 802.11n technology. • Total Wireless Protection - Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking* - Perform multiple network tasks at once with the speed provided by connecting to a wireless network using WPA/WPA2. • Total Connection - D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 5 Section 1 - Fully...
...; Total Performance - Enable wireless connectivity on your home by this Wireless Adapter. • Compatible with the latest 802.11n technology. • Total Wireless Protection - Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking* - Perform multiple network tasks at once with the speed provided by connecting to a wireless network using WPA/WPA2. • Total Connection - D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 5 Section 1 - Fully...
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...wireless adapter, please disable it in wireless utility for all adapters. Windows Vista® and XP users may cause a conflict with the new software. 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 If you through the installation process. Installation Installation This section will walk you have installed a different manufacturer's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure...
...wireless adapter, please disable it in wireless utility for all adapters. Windows Vista® and XP users may cause a conflict with the new software. 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 If you through the installation process. Installation Installation This section will walk you have installed a different manufacturer's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure...
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Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters To prevent 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. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 8 Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable any wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Section 2 -
Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters To prevent 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. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 8 Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable any wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Section 2 -
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...vary depending on range. Position devices so that is as possible. Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of walls and ceilings between network devices....30 meters). each wall or ceiling can reduce your wireless devices as far away from your adapter's range from electrical devices or appliances that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 10 Building Materials make a difference. The ...
...vary depending on range. Position devices so that is as possible. Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of walls and ceilings between network devices....30 meters). each wall or ceiling can reduce your wireless devices as far away from your adapter's range from electrical devices or appliances that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 10 Building Materials make a difference. The ...
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... any settings related to configure your desktop. Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® 7, Vista® or XP, please skip to pages 24, 25, or 26 respectively. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 17 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-552 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as Windows® XP Zero Configuration and Windows...
... any settings related to configure your desktop. Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® 7, Vista® or XP, please skip to pages 24, 25, or 26 respectively. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 17 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-552 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as Windows® XP Zero Configuration and Windows...
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... the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter for more information. If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, 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 24 The utility will have a "site...
... the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter for more information. If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, 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 24 The utility will have a "site...
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...Link DWA-552 User Manual 25 Most utilities will display any available wireless networks in this manual for help with connecting to access the utility. Select Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows Vista® Windows Vista® users may use the built-in your area. Click on the center of your wireless adapter.... If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check the TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter for more information. If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on a network ...
...Link DWA-552 User Manual 25 Most utilities will display any available wireless networks in this manual for help with connecting to access the utility. Select Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows Vista® Windows Vista® users may use the built-in your area. Click on the center of your wireless adapter.... If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check the TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter for more information. If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on a network ...
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... seen below. Select View Available Wireless Networks. If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the center of your wireless adapter. 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 the time). D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 26 The following...
... seen below. Select View Available Wireless Networks. If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the center of your wireless adapter. 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 the time). D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 26 The following...
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...1. If the network is using WPA/WPA2-Personal, the screen (as it . 4. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your wireless router or access point. Enter the WPA/WPA2-Personal passphrase exactly as shown to enable WPA/WPA2-...new network and enter the WPA/WPA2-Personal settings, refer to connect. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will hide it is recommended to the bottom-right) will appear. 3. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 28 Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2-Personal Using the D-Link Utility It is on your wireless adapter.
...1. If the network is using WPA/WPA2-Personal, the screen (as it . 4. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your wireless router or access point. Enter the WPA/WPA2-Personal passphrase exactly as shown to enable WPA/WPA2-...new network and enter the WPA/WPA2-Personal settings, refer to connect. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will hide it is recommended to the bottom-right) will appear. 3. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 28 Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2-Personal Using the D-Link Utility It is on your wireless adapter.
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Click OK to connect to connect. Allow up to 30 seconds to the network. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your wireless router or access point. 5. Select TKIP or AES, or Auto. 4. Enter the passphrase exactly as it... the same on New to enable WPA™/WPA2™-Personal on your desktop. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 29 Wireless Security It is on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. Click on all wireless devices. 1. Section 4 - Select WPA/WPA2-Personal under Set Security Option. 3....
Click OK to connect to connect. Allow up to 30 seconds to the network. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your wireless router or access point. 5. Select TKIP or AES, or Auto. 4. Enter the passphrase exactly as it... the same on New to enable WPA™/WPA2™-Personal on your desktop. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 29 Wireless Security It is on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. Click on all wireless devices. 1. Section 4 - Select WPA/WPA2-Personal under Set Security Option. 3....
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Section 4 - Wireless Icon D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 30 Click on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. 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. If you are joining an existing network, you will display any available wireless networks in your area.
Section 4 - Wireless Icon D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 30 Click on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. 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. If you are joining an existing network, you will display any available wireless networks in your area.
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Refer to the router. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 31 Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your computer tries to connect to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. 4. Section 4 - Wireless Security 3. If you would like to connect to and click the Connect button. The following window appears while your wireless adapter.
Refer to the router. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 31 Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your computer tries to connect to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. 4. Section 4 - Wireless Security 3. If you would like to connect to and click the Connect button. The following window appears while your wireless adapter.
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... being used. 1. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 33 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 enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. Section 4 - Select...
... being used. 1. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 33 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 enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. Section 4 - Select...
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D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 35 Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to and click Connect. If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to know the WPA/WPA2-Personal key being used. 1. Section 4 - Wireless Security... Configure WPA/WPA2-Personal Using Windows® XP It is recommended 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 wireless router or access point ...
D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 35 Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to and click Connect. If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to know the WPA/WPA2-Personal key being used. 1. Section 4 - Wireless Security... Configure WPA/WPA2-Personal Using Windows® XP It is recommended 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 wireless router or access point ...
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The computer does not recognize the DWA-552 Wireless Adapter. • Make sure that the DWA-552 Wireless Adapter is unable to connect to completely remove drivers that were previously loaded. Uncheck Hide extension for known file types > click on the wireless router are functioning properly. Search for the ...network. The computer with the broadband connection. • Check that the IP Address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS settings are indicating normal activity. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 41 To remove...
The computer does not recognize the DWA-552 Wireless Adapter. • Make sure that the DWA-552 Wireless Adapter is unable to connect to completely remove drivers that were previously loaded. Uncheck Hide extension for known file types > click on the wireless router are functioning properly. Search for the ...network. The computer with the broadband connection. • Check that the IP Address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS settings are indicating normal activity. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 41 To remove...
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... Set Identifier (SSID) is set up one client to establish a BSS (Basic Service Set) and wait briefly before setting up other devices on both wireless clients will need to see that the Network Connection for the wireless adapter. • If Security is "D-Link". • In Ad-Hoc mode, both the DWA-552 and the access point.
... Set Identifier (SSID) is set up one client to establish a BSS (Basic Service Set) and wait briefly before setting up other devices on both wireless clients will need to see that the Network Connection for the wireless adapter. • If Security is "D-Link". • In Ad-Hoc mode, both the DWA-552 and the access point.
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... it may be beneficial for mobile network devices to link to enjoy the freedom that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires. Wireless adapter cards used on a wired network. Increased mobility and...wireless networks. Appendix A - Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to work and communicate more efficiently. A Wireless Router is a cellular computer network that wireless networking delivers. Wireless LANs are helping people to be desirable for many users. D-Link DWA-552...
... it may be beneficial for mobile network devices to link to enjoy the freedom that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires. Wireless adapter cards used on a wired network. Increased mobility and...wireless networks. Appendix A - Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to work and communicate more efficiently. A Wireless Router is a cellular computer network that wireless networking delivers. Wireless LANs are helping people to be desirable for many users. D-Link DWA-552...
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.... router) automatically. Windows® XP/2000 Users • Click on newly installed adapters. If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your new D-Link wireless adapter and have established a wireless connection, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to run box, type... ipconfig and press Enter. • This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway of your adapter. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 47 Appendix B - To verify your adapter. You may block a DHCP request on Start > Run.
.... router) automatically. Windows® XP/2000 Users • Click on newly installed adapters. If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your new D-Link wireless adapter and have established a wireless connection, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to run box, type... ipconfig and press Enter. • This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway of your adapter. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 47 Appendix B - To verify your adapter. You may block a DHCP request on Start > Run.