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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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... Note: Using a power supply with an available PCI slot • Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, XP (Service Pack 2), or 2000 (Service Pack 4) • 300MHz processor and at least 64MB of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw D-Link DWA-552 Xtreme N® Desktop PCI Adapter Three Antennas Low Profile Bracket...
... Note: Using a power supply with an available PCI slot • Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, XP (Service Pack 2), or 2000 (Service Pack 4) • 300MHz processor and at least 64MB of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw D-Link DWA-552 Xtreme N® Desktop PCI Adapter Three Antennas Low Profile Bracket...
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...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 Installation Installation This section will walk...the utilities are not set to Remove Existing Installations If you have installed a different manufacturer's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure any old software: Windows® 7 users: Click Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features. Section 2 - Also, if you have ...
...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 Installation Installation This section will walk...the utilities are not set to Remove Existing Installations If you have installed a different manufacturer's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure any old software: Windows® 7 users: Click Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features. Section 2 - Also, if you have ...
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The step-by-step instructions that follow are similar for other Windows operating systems. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer, go to begin. Turn on Install to Start > Run. In the .... The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. Click on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-552 Driver CD in Windows Vista®. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 11 Installation Adapter Installation Note: Please install the DWA-552 Desktop PCI Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). When the "Add New Hardware" wizard appears, click Cancel...
The step-by-step instructions that follow are similar for other Windows operating systems. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer, go to begin. Turn on Install to Start > Run. In the .... The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. Click on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-552 Driver CD in Windows Vista®. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 11 Installation Adapter Installation Note: Please install the DWA-552 Desktop PCI Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). When the "Add New Hardware" wizard appears, click Cancel...
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Click Next. To install to continue. Click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Section 2 - By default setup will appear. Select the Program Files folder location. Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will 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. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 12
Click Next. To install to continue. Click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Section 2 - By default setup will appear. Select the Program Files folder location. Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will 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. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 12
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... as well as the management software. Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® 7, Vista® or XP, please skip to the wireless adapter. Section 3 - D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 17 Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. The manager provides the user an easy interface...
... as well as the management software. Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® 7, Vista® or XP, please skip to the wireless adapter. Section 3 - D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 17 Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. The manager provides the user an easy interface...
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... a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless device. Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 18 MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless connection. Connect...
... a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless device. Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 18 MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless connection. Connect...
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...option similar to a wireless network. Click on the center of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to the Windows® 7 utility as seen below. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 24 Most utilities will display any available wireless networks in your area. Refer to the time). Configuration ... 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 Using Windows® 7 Windows® 7 users may use the built-in this manual for your TCP/IP ...
...option similar to a wireless network. Click on the center of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to the Windows® 7 utility as seen below. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 24 Most utilities will display any available wireless networks in your area. Refer to the time). Configuration ... 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 Using Windows® 7 Windows® 7 users may use the built-in this manual for your TCP/IP ...
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Refer to access the utility. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 25 If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the center of your wireless adapter for your area. or Right-click on a network (displayed using another company's utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to...the SSID) and click the Connect button. The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to a Wireless Network Using Windows Vista® Windows Vista® users may use the built-in this manual for more information. Select Connect to the time). Most utilities will ...
Refer to access the utility. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 25 If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the center of your wireless adapter for your area. or Right-click on a network (displayed using another company's utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to...the SSID) and click the Connect button. The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to a Wireless Network Using Windows Vista® Windows Vista® users may use the built-in this manual for more information. Select Connect to the time). Most utilities will ...
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... utility (Zero Configuration Utility). 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. Configuration Connect to the Networking Basics section in ...have a "site survey" option similar to the time). Click on the center of your area. Refer to a Wireless Network Using Windows® XP Windows® XP users may use the built-in your wireless adapter for more information. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 26
... utility (Zero Configuration Utility). 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. Configuration Connect to the Networking Basics section in ...have a "site survey" option similar to the time). Click on the center of your area. Refer to a Wireless Network Using Windows® XP Windows® XP users may use the built-in your wireless adapter for more information. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 26
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If you are joining an existing network, you will display any available wireless networks in your system tray (lower-right corner). 2. The utility will need to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless icon in your wireless adapter. Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA-Personal Using Windows® 7 It is recommended to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Wireless Icon D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 30 Click on your wireless router or access point before configuring your area. Section 4 -
If you are joining an existing network, you will display any available wireless networks in your system tray (lower-right corner). 2. The utility will need to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless icon in your wireless adapter. Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA-Personal Using Windows® 7 It is recommended to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Wireless Icon D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 30 Click on your wireless router or access point before configuring your area. Section 4 -
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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 - Wireless Security 3. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 31 Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for your computer tries to connect to and click the Connect button. If you would like to connect to the router. The following window appears while your wireless adapter.
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 - Wireless Security 3. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 31 Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for your computer tries to connect to and click the Connect button. If you would like to connect to the router. The following window appears while your wireless adapter.
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... icon in your wireless adapter. 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). Section 4 - Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to a network. 2. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 33 Select Connect to know the...
... icon in your wireless adapter. 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). Section 4 - Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to a network. 2. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 33 Select Connect to know the...
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...to know the WPA/WPA2-Personal key being used. 1. 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. Section 4 - Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router... or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2-Personal Using Windows® XP It is recommended to ...
...to know the WPA/WPA2-Personal key being used. 1. 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. Section 4 - Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router... or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2-Personal Using Windows® XP It is recommended to ...
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If you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. Select the Hardware Tab. Section 5 - How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? Read the following descriptions if you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples.) 1. Go to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-552. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 38 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to Start > My Computer > Properties.
If you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. Select the Hardware Tab. Section 5 - How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? Read the following descriptions if you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples.) 1. Go to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-552. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 38 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to Start > My Computer > Properties.
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... the wireless router are functioning properly. If not, there may be a problem with the DWA-552 installed is properly seated in the Windows directory. The computer does not recognize the DWA-552 Wireless Adapter. • Make sure that the LED indicators on Apply. To remove the drivers... broadband connection. • Check that the DWA-552 Wireless Adapter is unable to connect to completely remove drivers that the LED indicators for the network. Troubleshooting 5. If not, check that the AC power and Ethernet cables are indicating normal activity. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 41
... the wireless router are functioning properly. If not, there may be a problem with the DWA-552 installed is properly seated in the Windows directory. The computer does not recognize the DWA-552 Wireless Adapter. • Make sure that the LED indicators on Apply. To remove the drivers... broadband connection. • Check that the DWA-552 Wireless Adapter is unable to connect to completely remove drivers that the LED indicators for the network. Troubleshooting 5. If not, check that the AC power and Ethernet cables are indicating normal activity. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 41
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...; XP/2000 Users • Click on newly installed adapters. 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 ipconfig and...IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. router) automatically. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 47 To verify your router. If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your IP address, please follow the steps below. Windows® 7/Windows Vista® Users • Click Start > All ...
...; XP/2000 Users • Click on newly installed adapters. 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 ipconfig and...IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. router) automatically. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 47 To verify your router. If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your IP address, please follow the steps below. Windows® 7/Windows Vista® Users • Click Start > All ...
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... > Control Panel. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 48 Example: If the router's LAN IP address is a number between 2 and 99. Make sure you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to save your IP address 192.168.0.X where X is 192.168.0.1, make your settings. Windows® 2000 - Networking... may enter a DNS server from your ISP). • Click OK to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Windows® XP/2000 Users • Windows® XP - Make sure that is on the same subnet as your network or LAN IP address on the network. • Set...
... > Control Panel. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 48 Example: If the router's LAN IP address is a number between 2 and 99. Make sure you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to save your IP address 192.168.0.X where X is 192.168.0.1, make your settings. Windows® 2000 - Networking... may enter a DNS server from your ISP). • Click OK to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Windows® XP/2000 Users • Windows® XP - Make sure that is on the same subnet as your network or LAN IP address on the network. • Set...
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Along the left panel in the window, click on Manage network connections. • Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter which will be connected to save your IP address 192.168.0.X where X is not in Classic View. Example: If ... as the LAN IP address of your router or gateway. • Set Primary DNS the same as your router or network. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 49 Networking Basics Windows® 7/Windows Vista® Users • Click on your network or LAN IP address on Start > Control Panel. Double-click on the network...
Along the left panel in the window, click on Manage network connections. • Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter which will be connected to save your IP address 192.168.0.X where X is not in Classic View. Example: If ... as the LAN IP address of your router or gateway. • Set Primary DNS the same as your router or network. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 49 Networking Basics Windows® 7/Windows Vista® Users • Click on your network or LAN IP address on Start > Control Panel. Double-click on the network...