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...Overview 6 LEDs 6 Installation 7 Getting Started 7 Remove Existing Installations 7 Disable Other Wireless Adapters 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 10 Driver/Software Installation 11 Hardware Installation 14 Connect to your Wireless Network 15 Manual Connect 17 Configuration 20 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 20 Wireless Networks 21 My Wireless Networks 22 Support 25 About 26 Connect to a Wireless Network 27 Using Windows® 7 27 Using Windows Vista 28 D-Link DWA-566 User Manual Using Windows® XP 29 Wireless Security 30 What is WPA 30 Configure WPA/WPA2...
...Overview 6 LEDs 6 Installation 7 Getting Started 7 Remove Existing Installations 7 Disable Other Wireless Adapters 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 10 Driver/Software Installation 11 Hardware Installation 14 Connect to your Wireless Network 15 Manual Connect 17 Configuration 20 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 20 Wireless Networks 21 My Wireless Networks 22 Support 25 About 26 Connect to a Wireless Network 27 Using Windows® 7 27 Using Windows Vista 28 D-Link DWA-566 User Manual Using Windows® XP 29 Wireless Security 30 What is WPA 30 Configure WPA/WPA2...
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... DWA-566 supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 enhanced security. The 5GHz band helps avoid interference by connecting the Wireless N 300 Dual band PCIe Desktop Adapter to check e-mail and browse the Internet using the 2.4GHz band or stream HD movies and other media on the 5GHz band. Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction The DWA-566 Wireless N 300 Dual Band PCIe Desktop Adapter is designed for use in the DWA-566 supports 2.4GHz or 5GHz wireless signals. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 4 Maximize wireless performance...
... DWA-566 supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 enhanced security. The 5GHz band helps avoid interference by connecting the Wireless N 300 Dual band PCIe Desktop Adapter to check e-mail and browse the Internet using the 2.4GHz band or stream HD movies and other media on the 5GHz band. Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction The DWA-566 Wireless N 300 Dual Band PCIe Desktop Adapter is designed for use in the DWA-566 supports 2.4GHz or 5GHz wireless signals. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 4 Maximize wireless performance...
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....11g standards, the DWA-566 can securely connect to secure wireless networks using WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) for your computer with existing 802.11g compliant routers, access points and cards. With the DWA-566 in your Desktop PC computer with a much higher level of security for wireless authentication. Enable wireless connectivity on the 2.4GHz and the 5.15 ~ 5.85GHz frequency. •Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications.
....11g standards, the DWA-566 can securely connect to secure wireless networks using WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) for your computer with existing 802.11g compliant routers, access points and cards. With the DWA-566 in your Desktop PC computer with a much higher level of security for wireless authentication. Enable wireless connectivity on the 2.4GHz and the 5.15 ~ 5.85GHz frequency. •Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications.
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... wireless adapters • Disable any built-in wireless utility for all adapters. If you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure the software is uninstalled. Also, if you 've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure any old software: Windows® 7 users: Click Start > Control Panel > Uninstall Programs. Windows Vista®/XP users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 7 Windows® 7, Vista® and XP users may cause a conflict with the new software...
... wireless adapters • Disable any built-in wireless utility for all adapters. If you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure the software is uninstalled. Also, if you 've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure any old software: Windows® 7 users: Click Start > Control Panel > Uninstall Programs. Windows Vista®/XP users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 7 Windows® 7, Vista® and XP users may cause a conflict with the new software...
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.... D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 10 Section 2 - The key to maximizing wireless range is as possible. Be aware of walls, ceilings, or other network devices to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal will degrade your product away (at an angle) for better reception. 3. Building Materials make a difference. Make sure your devices so that is minimized. 2. each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter's range from...
.... D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 10 Section 2 - The key to maximizing wireless range is as possible. Be aware of walls, ceilings, or other network devices to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal will degrade your product away (at an angle) for better reception. 3. Building Materials make a difference. Make sure your devices so that is minimized. 2. each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter's range from...
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Open the side panel of your PCI Express slot. Section 2 - Step 2 - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 14 Insert the DWA-566 firmly into the PCI Express slot and screw it easier to install. If you took off the antennas during installation, re-attach them to make it in place. Replace the computer case cover and plug the power back. Installation Hardware Installation Step 1 - You may either leave the antennas on your computer and then remove the metal cover bracket on or unscrew them now. Step 3 -
Open the side panel of your PCI Express slot. Section 2 - Step 2 - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 14 Insert the DWA-566 firmly into the PCI Express slot and screw it easier to install. If you took off the antennas during installation, re-attach them to make it in place. Replace the computer case cover and plug the power back. Installation Hardware Installation Step 1 - You may either leave the antennas on your computer and then remove the metal cover bracket on or unscrew them now. Step 3 -
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... your Network Name (SSID) and Password (Encryption Key), click Next and then skip to page 17. If you have a D-Link router, find the WPS button on the right side of pressing the WPS button on your Wireless Network Step 4 - Turn on your wireless router or access point has WPS, select Use the WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) wizard for simplified Wireless connection and click Next. If you are not going to your computer. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 15 Step 6 - The Wireless Connection Wizard starts automatically...
... your Network Name (SSID) and Password (Encryption Key), click Next and then skip to page 17. If you have a D-Link router, find the WPS button on the right side of pressing the WPS button on your Wireless Network Step 4 - Turn on your wireless router or access point has WPS, select Use the WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) wizard for simplified Wireless connection and click Next. If you are not going to your computer. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 15 Step 6 - The Wireless Connection Wizard starts automatically...
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... the wireless adapter. The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to pages 27, 28 or 29 respectively. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 20 Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. 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. Section 3 - D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-566 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as Windows® XP Zero Configuration and Windows 7/Vista® WLAN Auto Configuration.
... the wireless adapter. The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to pages 27, 28 or 29 respectively. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 20 Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. 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. Section 3 - D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-566 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as Windows® XP Zero Configuration and Windows 7/Vista® WLAN Auto Configuration.
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...of the wireless device. Activate Button: Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down menu and click Activate to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 21 MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless connection. You must know the encryption key/security settings to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup. If the network is secure, a pop-up to 30 seconds to connect. WPS Button: Connect to connect. Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click...
...of the wireless device. Activate Button: Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down menu and click Activate to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 21 MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless connection. You must know the encryption key/security settings to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup. If the network is secure, a pop-up to 30 seconds to connect. WPS Button: Connect to connect. Refresh Button: Rescans for more information). Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click...
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WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network. The password can use to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network. WPA/WPA2-Enterprise incorporates user authentication through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 30 WPA, or Wi-Fi® Protected Access, is relatively simple to be the exact same key entered on a more secure public-key encryption system to...
WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network. The password can use to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network. WPA/WPA2-Enterprise incorporates user authentication through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 30 WPA, or Wi-Fi® Protected Access, is relatively simple to be the exact same key entered on a more secure public-key encryption system to...
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Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2-Personal Using the D-Link Utility It is on your wireless adapter. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to enable WPA/WPA2-Personal on your wireless router or access point before configuring your desktop. 2. If the network is using WPA/WPA2-Personal, the screen (as it . 4. If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to the bottom-right) will hide it is recommended to know the...
Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2-Personal Using the D-Link Utility It is on your wireless adapter. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to enable WPA/WPA2-Personal on your wireless router or access point before configuring your desktop. 2. If the network is using WPA/WPA2-Personal, the screen (as it . 4. If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to the bottom-right) will hide it is recommended to know the...
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D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 33 Click on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Personal Using Windows® 7 It is recommended to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Section 4 - The utility will need to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). 2. If you are joining an existing network, you will display any available wireless networks in your area.
D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 33 Click on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Personal Using Windows® 7 It is recommended to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Section 4 - The utility will need to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). 2. If you are joining an existing network, you will display any available wireless networks in your area.
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Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to and click Connect. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 38 Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. 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). If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to know the WPA/WPA2-Personal key being used. 1. Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2-Personal Using Windows® XP It...
Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to and click Connect. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 38 Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. 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). If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to know the WPA/WPA2-Personal key being used. 1. Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2-Personal Using Windows® XP It...
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... D-Link icon on the network must use the same EAP type when using a RADIUS server and setting up certificates. 1. Click Add to create a new profile or highlight an existing profile and click Modify. 2. Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2-Enterprise Using the D-Link Utility WPA/WPA2-Enterprise is for advanced users who are familiar with using a RADIUS server for authentication. Click on Advanced Config to save your desktop. Section 4 - Click on New to enter the IP address(es) of your RADIUS server...
... D-Link icon on the network must use the same EAP type when using a RADIUS server and setting up certificates. 1. Click Add to create a new profile or highlight an existing profile and click Modify. 2. Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2-Enterprise Using the D-Link Utility WPA/WPA2-Enterprise is for advanced users who are familiar with using a RADIUS server for authentication. Click on Advanced Config to save your desktop. Section 4 - Click on New to enter the IP address(es) of your RADIUS server...
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... wireless connection. • Disable all security settings. (WEP, MAC Address Control, AES) • Make sure that the Radio is exactly the same as the SSID on the computer with the DWA-566. Troubleshooting 2. I forgot my encryption key. • Reset the Access Point to its factory default settings and restore the DWA-566 Desktop PCI Express Adapter to a different frequency • Turn off your laptop computer. 4. The DWA-566 Power and Link lights are listed in the Configuration section in this manual. I cannot connect to the access point or the wireless router. • Make...
... wireless connection. • Disable all security settings. (WEP, MAC Address Control, AES) • Make sure that the Radio is exactly the same as the SSID on the computer with the DWA-566. Troubleshooting 2. I forgot my encryption key. • Reset the Access Point to its factory default settings and restore the DWA-566 Desktop PCI Express Adapter to a different frequency • Turn off your laptop computer. 4. The DWA-566 Power and Link lights are listed in the Configuration section in this manual. I cannot connect to the access point or the wireless router. • Make...
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... Windows directory. Troubleshooting 5. Search for known file types > click on the wireless router are firmly connected. • Check that have not received WHQL certification into oem.inf files (e.g., oem1.inf). 6. If not, check that the AC power and Ethernet cables are functioning properly. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 44 The computer does not recognize the DWA-566 Wireless Adapter. • Make sure that the DWA-566 Wireless Adapter is unable to connect to completely remove drivers that the LED...
... Windows directory. Troubleshooting 5. Search for known file types > click on the wireless router are firmly connected. • Check that have not received WHQL certification into oem.inf files (e.g., oem1.inf). 6. If not, check that the AC power and Ethernet cables are functioning properly. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 44 The computer does not recognize the DWA-566 Wireless Adapter. • Make sure that the DWA-566 Wireless Adapter is unable to connect to completely remove drivers that the LED...
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... wireless connection. • Change the channel of the Access Point. • Move devices within the line of sight. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 45 The SSID factory default setting for D-Link products is specified on both wireless clients will need to the same key as other clients. Check to see that the correct encryption keys are entered on the settings for the wireless adapter. • If Security is enabled, make sure the same Service Set Identifier (SSID) is default. • In Ad-Hoc mode, both the DWA-566...
... wireless connection. • Change the channel of the Access Point. • Move devices within the line of sight. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 45 The SSID factory default setting for D-Link products is specified on both wireless clients will need to the same key as other clients. Check to see that the correct encryption keys are entered on the settings for the wireless adapter. • If Security is enabled, make sure the same Service Set Identifier (SSID) is default. • In Ad-Hoc mode, both the DWA-566...
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... such as Ethernet adapter cards. Wireless LANs are used to provide this link. Wireless users can use the same applications they use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a device used increasingly in order to -use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are based on industry standards to provide easy-to use on laptop and desktop systems support the...
... such as Ethernet adapter cards. Wireless LANs are used to provide this link. Wireless users can use the same applications they use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a device used increasingly in order to -use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are based on industry standards to provide easy-to use on laptop and desktop systems support the...
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... the room, so the signal gets dispersed throughout your wireless network. Using a D-Link wireless desktop adapter with your router or Access Point Make sure you through the process of mobility and it could be quite a task not knowing where to start. The wireless connection in a centralized location within your wireless network by turning on the WPA or WEP security feature on how to extend the range. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 51 Wireless Basics Where is expanding everywhere...
... the room, so the signal gets dispersed throughout your wireless network. Using a D-Link wireless desktop adapter with your router or Access Point Make sure you through the process of mobility and it could be quite a task not knowing where to start. The wireless connection in a centralized location within your wireless network by turning on the WPA or WEP security feature on how to extend the range. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 51 Wireless Basics Where is expanding everywhere...
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..., or Continue. • At the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter. • This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway of your router. If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your adapter. Windows® XP/2000 Users • Click on newly installed adapters. Some firewall software programs may need administrative access to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. You may block a DHCP request on Start > Run.
..., or Continue. • At the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter. • This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway of your router. If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your adapter. Windows® XP/2000 Users • Click on newly installed adapters. Some firewall software programs may need administrative access to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. You may block a DHCP request on Start > Run.