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... 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...Networking Basics 47 Check your IP 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...
... 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...Networking Basics 47 Check your IP 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...
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... includes a configuration utility to an Xtreme N® Router and stay connected from being exposed. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 4 Like all D-Link wireless adapters, the DWA-552 can add or upgrade your personal information from virtually anywhere in your office or home network. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. This adapter supports WPA and...
... includes a configuration utility to an Xtreme N® Router and stay connected from being exposed. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 4 Like all D-Link wireless adapters, the DWA-552 can add or upgrade your personal information from virtually anywhere in your office or home network. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. This adapter supports WPA and...
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... wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. With the DWA-552 in your Desktop PC you can connect with the speed provided by connecting to a wireless network using WPA/WPA2. • Total Connection - D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 5 Get reception throughout your data and communication than has previously been available...
... wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. With the DWA-552 in your Desktop PC you can connect with the speed provided by connecting to a wireless network using WPA/WPA2. • Total Connection - D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 5 Get reception throughout your data and communication than has previously been available...
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...Link DWA-552 User Manual 7 Section 2 - Getting Started Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters • Disable any built-in wireless adapters • Verify the settings such as the SSID and security settings of the network(s)... you want to connect to load when your D-Link adapter. Some utilities may use multiple adapters at different times, make sure the utilities are not set ...
...Link DWA-552 User Manual 7 Section 2 - Getting Started Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters • Disable any built-in wireless adapters • Verify the settings such as the SSID and security settings of the network(s)... you want to connect to load when your D-Link adapter. Some utilities may use multiple adapters at different times, make sure the utilities are not set ...
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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 From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Section 2 - 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).
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 From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Section 2 - 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).
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...network using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. D-Link DWA-552... User Manual 10 The key to maximizing wireless range is as far away from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters). Building Materials make a difference. Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless ...
...network using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. D-Link DWA-552... User Manual 10 The key to maximizing wireless range is as far away from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters). Building Materials make a difference. Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless ...
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Section 2 - If you to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS). The following instructions will connect you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to continue. This may take 1-2 minutes. The Wireless Connection Wizard will install. Installation The drivers will now appear. Click Next to page 15. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 13
Section 2 - If you to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS). The following instructions will connect you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to continue. This may take 1-2 minutes. The Wireless Connection Wizard will install. Installation The drivers will now appear. Click Next to page 15. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 13
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Press the WPS button on your access point or wireless router within two minutes to your wireless network. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 14 When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to establish connectivity. 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. Click Finish to your setup.
Press the WPS button on your access point or wireless router within two minutes to your wireless network. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 14 When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to establish connectivity. 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. Click Finish to your setup.
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If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to continue. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 15 Click Scan to display the site survey page and click Next to the site survey page. Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Section 2 - Installation Manual Connect To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to a wireless network and then click Next.
If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to continue. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 15 Click Scan to display the site survey page and click Next to the site survey page. Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Section 2 - 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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Installation Click the Scan button to continue. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to your setup. Click Finish to restart my computer now. Click Finish to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to complete your wireless network. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 16
Installation Click the Scan button to continue. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to your setup. Click Finish to restart my computer now. Click Finish to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to complete your wireless network. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 16
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... the Wireless Security section for available wireless networks in your area. Activate Button: Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down menu and click Activate to the next page. Section 3 - D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 18 To connect to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup. ...Security: If there is a "lock" icon, this means the wireless network is the name of the wireless device. If the network is secure, a pop-up ...
... the Wireless Security section for available wireless networks in your area. Activate Button: Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down menu and click Activate to the next page. Section 3 - D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 18 To connect to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup. ...Security: If there is a "lock" icon, this means the wireless network is the name of the wireless device. If the network is secure, a pop-up ...
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...created. Profile Details: The Profile Details section will allow you connect to the wireless network. Every time you to page 21). New Button: Click New to create a new wireless network profile (refer to use a profile. Activate: Click Activate to page 20). ... create, edit, and delete wireless network profiles. Configuration My Wireless Networks The My Wireless Networks page will display information about the wireless network such as the network name (SSID) and if the network is secured. Delete: Click Delete to remove a profile. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 19 Section 3 -
...created. Profile Details: The Profile Details section will allow you connect to the wireless network. Every time you to page 21). New Button: Click New to create a new wireless network profile (refer to use a profile. Activate: Click Activate to page 20). ... create, edit, and delete wireless network profiles. Configuration My Wireless Networks The My Wireless Networks page will display information about the wireless network such as the network name (SSID) and if the network is secured. Delete: Click Delete to remove a profile. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 19 Section 3 -
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... access point, select Infrastructure. Set Security: Select the type of the wireless network. SSID: Enter the SSID of security used. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 20 Configuration Add Profile You may add a new network by clicking the New button from the My Wireless Networks page. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Please refer to save your profile (e.g. Section...
... access point, select Infrastructure. Set Security: Select the type of the wireless network. SSID: Enter the SSID of security used. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 20 Configuration Add Profile You may add a new network by clicking the New button from the My Wireless Networks page. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Please refer to save your profile (e.g. Section...
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Configuration Modify Profile You may edit an existing profile by clicking the Modify button from the My Wireless Networks page. Network Type: Displays the network type. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). SSID: Displays the SSID of security used. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 21 Section 3 - Please refer to save your profile (e.g. Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Set Security: Select the type of the network. OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings.
Configuration Modify Profile You may edit an existing profile by clicking the Modify button from the My Wireless Networks page. Network Type: Displays the network type. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). SSID: Displays the SSID of security used. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 21 Section 3 - Please refer to save your profile (e.g. Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Set Security: Select the type of the network. OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings.
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... SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your area. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 24 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...
... SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your area. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 24 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...
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...to the user manual of the bubble to the time). Most utilities will display any available wireless networks in your wireless adapter. If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter for more information. If you...of your area. Configuration Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows Vista® Windows Vista® users may use the built-in this manual for help with connecting to a network. If you are using the SSID) and click the Connect button. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 25 Section 3 -
...to the user manual of the bubble to the time). Most utilities will display any available wireless networks in your wireless adapter. If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter for more information. If you...of your area. Configuration Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows Vista® Windows Vista® users may use the built-in this manual for help with connecting to a network. If you are using the SSID) and click the Connect button. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 25 Section 3 -
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... for Service Pack 2 users. Select View Available Wireless Networks. Click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lowerright corner next to the Networking Basics section in your wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 26 The following instructions are using the SSID...) and click the Connect button. or Right-click on a network (displayed using another company's utility or Windows...
... for Service Pack 2 users. Select View Available Wireless Networks. Click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lowerright corner next to the Networking Basics section in your wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 26 The following instructions are using the SSID...) and click the Connect button. or Right-click on a network (displayed using another company's utility or Windows...
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... the network. EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to be the exact same key entered on a more secure public-key encryption system to protect your data from intruders. EAP is built on your wireless connection. WPA/WPA2-Enterprise incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). D-Link DWA-552...
... the network. EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to be the exact same key entered on a more secure public-key encryption system to protect your data from intruders. EAP is built on your wireless connection. WPA/WPA2-Enterprise incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). D-Link DWA-552...
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...to and click Connect. Unchecking it . 4. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 28 Section 4 - Allow up to 30 seconds to the network. If you will need to the next page. If you are joining an existing network, you would like to create a new network and enter the WPA/WPA2-Personal settings, refer to...WPA2-Personal passphrase being used. 1. Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2-Personal Using the D-Link Utility It is using WPA/WPA2-Personal, the screen (as it is on your wireless adapter. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to the bottom-right) will hide it ...
...to and click Connect. Unchecking it . 4. D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 28 Section 4 - Allow up to 30 seconds to the network. If you will need to the next page. If you are joining an existing network, you would like to create a new network and enter the WPA/WPA2-Personal settings, refer to...WPA2-Personal passphrase being used. 1. Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2-Personal Using the D-Link Utility It is using WPA/WPA2-Personal, the screen (as it is on your wireless adapter. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to the bottom-right) will hide it ...
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D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 29 Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your wireless router or access point. 5. Section 4 - Select WPA/WPA2-Personal under Set Security Option. 3. Allow up to 30 seconds to the network. Enter the passphrase exactly as it is recommended to enable WPA™/WPA2™...
D-Link DWA-552 User Manual 29 Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your wireless router or access point. 5. Section 4 - Select WPA/WPA2-Personal under Set Security Option. 3. Allow up to 30 seconds to the network. Enter the passphrase exactly as it is recommended to enable WPA™/WPA2™...