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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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... with drivers and software If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 3 If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Section 1 - Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw D-Link DWA-552 Xtreme N® Desktop PCI Adapter Three Antennas Low Profile Bracket CD with a different voltage rating will...
... with drivers and software If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 3 If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Section 1 - Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw D-Link DWA-552 Xtreme N® Desktop PCI Adapter Three Antennas Low Profile Bracket CD with a different voltage rating will...
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...adapter supports WPA and WPA2 encryption to help protect the wireless network from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 4 Once connected, access your personal information from virtually anywhere in bigger homes and for your desktop computer. Get...latest wireless networking security protocols, including Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) support. Environmental factors will vary. The D-Link Xtreme N® DWA-552 is a 802.11n client device that delivers unrivaled wireless performance for those networks most often accessed. •Maximum ...
...adapter supports WPA and WPA2 encryption to help protect the wireless network from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 4 Once connected, access your personal information from virtually anywhere in bigger homes and for your desktop computer. Get...latest wireless networking security protocols, including Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) support. Environmental factors will vary. The D-Link Xtreme N® DWA-552 is a 802.11n client device that delivers unrivaled wireless performance for those networks most often accessed. •Maximum ...
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... affect wireless signal range. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 5 Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of wireless products, the DWA-552 delivers an unsurpassed wireless experience. Fully compatible with the 802.11g standards, the DWA-552 can connect with the DWA-552. Environmental factors will vary. ...colleagues and friends while you with WPA/WPA2 - With the DWA-552 in your Desktop PC computer with existing 802.11g compliant routers, access points and cards. Section 1 - With the performance of D-Link's Xtreme N® line of network traffic, building materials ...
... affect wireless signal range. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 5 Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of wireless products, the DWA-552 delivers an unsurpassed wireless experience. Fully compatible with the 802.11g standards, the DWA-552 can connect with the DWA-552. Environmental factors will vary. ...colleagues and friends while you with WPA/WPA2 - With the DWA-552 in your Desktop PC computer with existing 802.11g compliant routers, access points and cards. Section 1 - With the performance of D-Link's Xtreme N® line of network traffic, building materials ...
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This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 6 Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs 1 1 WLAN LED A solid light indicates that wireless is ready. Section 1 -
This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 6 Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs 1 1 WLAN LED A solid light indicates that wireless is ready. Section 1 -
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... > 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 want to connect to load when your D-Link adapter. Installation Installation This section will walk you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in wireless utility for...
... > 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 want to connect to load when your D-Link adapter. Installation Installation This section will walk you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in wireless utility for...
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Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. Right-click the adapter you would like to the left of Network Adapters. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 8 Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable any wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Section 2 - Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager.
Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable and select Disable. Right-click the adapter you would like to the left of Network Adapters. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 8 Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable any wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Section 2 - Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager.
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Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Section 2 - If you would like to disable the adapter. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 9 Disabling the adapter will be displayed. The adapter is now disabled.
Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Section 2 - If you would like to disable the adapter. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 9 Disabling the adapter will be displayed. The adapter is now disabled.
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... (14 meters) thick! Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the number of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that is as possible. The key to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Be aware of walls or ceilings is to... number of walls, ceilings, or other network devices to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. Position devices so that generate RF noise. 5. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 10 Typical ranges vary depending on range. Make sure your wireless connection may have a negative effect on the types of at an angle...
... (14 meters) thick! Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the number of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that is as possible. The key to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Be aware of walls or ceilings is to... number of walls, ceilings, or other network devices to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. Position devices so that generate RF noise. 5. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 10 Typical ranges vary depending on range. Make sure your wireless connection may have a negative effect on the types of at an angle...
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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 step-by-step instructions that follow are similar for other Windows operating systems. If the CD... 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. Click on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-552 Driver CD in Windows Vista®. Turn on Install to Start > Run. When the "Add New Hardware" wizard appears, click Cancel...
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 step-by-step instructions that follow are similar for other Windows operating systems. If the CD... 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. Click on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-552 Driver CD in Windows Vista®. Turn on Install to Start > Run. When the "Add New Hardware" wizard appears, click Cancel...
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Section 2 - Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next to continue. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 12 Click Next to continue. By default setup will appear. To install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-552, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. Click Next. Select the Program Files folder location.
Section 2 - Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next to continue. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 12 Click Next to continue. By default setup will appear. To install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-552, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. Click Next. Select the Program Files folder location.
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Click Next to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS). The Wireless Connection Wizard will install. The following instructions will connect you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to page 15. This may take 1-2 minutes. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 13 If you to continue. Installation The drivers will now appear. Section 2 -
Click Next to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS). The Wireless Connection Wizard will install. The following instructions will connect you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to page 15. This may take 1-2 minutes. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 13 If you to continue. Installation The drivers will now appear. Section 2 -
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Section 2 - Press the WPS button on your access point or wireless router within two minutes to your wireless network. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to establish connectivity. Click Finish to your setup. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 14 Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect 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 wireless network. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to establish connectivity. Click Finish to your setup. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 14 Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to complete your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot.
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Section 2 - If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to continue. Enter the network name (SSID) manually. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 15 Click Scan to display the site survey page and click Next to the site survey page. Installation Manual Connect To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to a wireless network and then click Next.
Section 2 - If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to continue. Enter the network name (SSID) manually. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 15 Click Scan to display the site survey page and click Next to the site survey page. Installation Manual Connect To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to a wireless network and then click Next.
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Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 16 Installation Click the Scan button to continue. Click Finish to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Section 2 - If you are prompted to reboot your setup. Click Finish to complete your computer, select Yes, I want to your wireless network. When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to restart my computer now.
Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 16 Installation Click the Scan button to continue. Click Finish to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Section 2 - If you are prompted to reboot your setup. Click Finish to complete your computer, select Yes, I want to your wireless network. When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to restart my computer now.
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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 Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-552 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as Windows® XP Zero ...Configuration and Windows Vista® WLAN Auto Configuration. If you how to the wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 17 Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. The manager provides the user an easy interface to change ...
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 Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-552 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as Windows® XP Zero ...Configuration and Windows Vista® WLAN Auto Configuration. If you how to the wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 17 Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. The manager provides the user an easy interface to change ...
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... Button: Connect to connect. If the network is secure, a pop-up to 30 seconds to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 18 Section 3 - Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless device. To connect to connect. Signal: Displays the...
... Button: Connect to connect. If the network is secure, a pop-up to 30 seconds to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 18 Section 3 - Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless device. To connect to connect. Signal: Displays the...
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.... Profile Details: The Profile Details section will display information about the wireless network such as the network name (SSID) and if the network is secured. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 19 Delete: Click Delete to create, edit, and delete wireless network profiles.
.... Profile Details: The Profile Details section will display information about the wireless network such as the network name (SSID) and if the network is secured. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 19 Delete: Click Delete to create, edit, and delete wireless network profiles.
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... Type: Select the network type. If you are connecting to save your profile (e.g. OK Button: Click OK to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 20 SSID: Enter the SSID of security used. Please refer to another wireless client such as an adapter, select Ad-Hoc. Home, Office...
... Type: Select the network type. If you are connecting to save your profile (e.g. OK Button: Click OK to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 20 SSID: Enter the SSID of security used. Please refer to another wireless client such as an adapter, select Ad-Hoc. Home, Office...
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SSID: Displays the SSID of security used. Please refer to save your profile (e.g. OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 21 Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Network Type: Displays the network type. Configuration Modify Profile You may edit an existing profile by clicking the Modify button from the My Wireless Networks page. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Set Security: Select the type of the network. Section 3 -
SSID: Displays the SSID of security used. Please refer to save your profile (e.g. OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 21 Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Network Type: Displays the network type. Configuration Modify Profile You may edit an existing profile by clicking the Modify button from the My Wireless Networks page. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Set Security: Select the type of the network. Section 3 -