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... 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...
... 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...
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Section 1 - System Requirements • A desktop computer with drivers and software If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw D-Link DWA-566 Wireless N 300 Dual Band PCIe Desktop Adapter Two Antennas Low Profile Bracket CD with an available 64-bit PCI Express slot • 1Ghz processor / 512 MB RAM / 200 MB available space / CD-ROM drive • Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP (Service Pack 2 or higher) • An access point or wireless router D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 3
Section 1 - System Requirements • A desktop computer with drivers and software If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw D-Link DWA-566 Wireless N 300 Dual Band PCIe Desktop Adapter Two Antennas Low Profile Bracket CD with an available 64-bit PCI Express slot • 1Ghz processor / 512 MB RAM / 200 MB available space / CD-ROM drive • Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP (Service Pack 2 or higher) • An access point or wireless router D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 3
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... for desktops. This feature greatly enhances personal data and prevents outside intrusion. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 4 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. The device installs into a desktops PCI Express slot. Actual data throughput will adversely affect...
... for desktops. This feature greatly enhances personal data and prevents outside intrusion. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 4 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. The device installs into a desktops PCI Express slot. Actual data throughput will adversely affect...
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...15 ~ 5.85GHz frequency. •Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. That means you can still communicate with colleagues and friends while you can connect with 802.11g Devices - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 5 WPA/WPA2 provides you... with the latest 802.11n technology. • Total Wireless Protection - Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Upgrade your data and communication than what has ...
...15 ~ 5.85GHz frequency. •Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. That means you can still communicate with colleagues and friends while you can connect with 802.11g Devices - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 5 WPA/WPA2 provides you... with the latest 802.11n technology. • Total Wireless Protection - Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Upgrade your data and communication than what has ...
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This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. 3 PCIe Connector The PCIe connector will fit into the PCI Express slot on your computer. Section 1 - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 6 Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs 3 1 2 1 Antennas Two antennas for better coverage. 2 WLAN LED A solid light indicates that wireless is ready.
This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. 3 PCIe Connector The PCIe connector will fit into the PCI Express slot on your computer. Section 1 - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 6 Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs 3 1 2 1 Antennas Two antennas for better coverage. 2 WLAN LED A solid light indicates that wireless is ready.
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..., please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters • Disable 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 If you through the installation process. Windows® 7, Vista®...
..., please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters • Disable 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 If you through the installation process. Windows® 7, Vista®...
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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. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable any wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 8 From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable.
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. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable any wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 8 From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable.
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...(.5 meters), at an angle) for better reception. 3. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from your wireless devices as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless network. Be aware of walls and ceilings between network devices.... business. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 10 Materials and objects such as far away from virtually anywhere within the operating range of walls or ceilings is to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. A wall that the number of your wireless connection may ...
...(.5 meters), at an angle) for better reception. 3. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from your wireless devices as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless network. Be aware of walls and ceilings between network devices.... business. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 10 Materials and objects such as far away from virtually anywhere within the operating range of walls or ceilings is to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. A wall that the number of your wireless connection may ...
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... button on the screen. Step 6 - Once pressed, go back to your desktop or click Start > All Programs > D-Link > Wireless Connection Wizard. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 15 The Wireless Connection Wizard starts automatically once the PC is powered on your wireless router or access point has WPS, select Use the WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) wizard for simplified...
... button on the screen. Step 6 - Once pressed, go back to your desktop or click Start > All Programs > D-Link > Wireless Connection Wizard. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 15 The Wireless Connection Wizard starts automatically once the PC is powered on your wireless router or access point has WPS, select Use the WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) wizard for simplified...
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If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to continue. Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Next to the site survey page. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 17 Click Scan to a wireless network and then click Next. Section 2 - Installation Manual Connect To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to display the site survey page.
If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to continue. Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Next to the site survey page. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 17 Click Scan to a wireless network and then click Next. Section 2 - Installation Manual Connect To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to display the site survey page.
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Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. If you choose not to select this checkbox, the characters that you type in the field provided will need to enter the encryption password. If the wireless network you want to connect to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Note: Click "Show text in asterisk (*) form. Section 2 - Click Next to display the characters that you will be in the password field" to continue. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 18 Installation Click the Scan button to has a lock icon, you type in the space provided.
Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. If you choose not to select this checkbox, the characters that you type in the field provided will need to enter the encryption password. If the wireless network you want to connect to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Note: Click "Show text in asterisk (*) form. Section 2 - Click Next to display the characters that you will be in the password field" to continue. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 18 Installation Click the Scan button to has a lock icon, you type in the space provided.
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... settings related to pages 27, 28 or 29 respectively. 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. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 20 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-566 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as Windows® XP Zero Configuration and Windows 7/Vista...
... settings related to pages 27, 28 or 29 respectively. 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. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 20 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-566 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as Windows® XP Zero Configuration and Windows 7/Vista...
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... the MAC address of the wireless network. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless device. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 21 Section 3 - Security: If there is a "lock" icon, this means the wireless network is the name of the wireless connection. Refer to a wireless network using Wi-Fi®...(Service Set Identifier) is secure. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. Activate Button: Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down menu and click Activate to a ...
... the MAC address of the wireless network. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless device. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 21 Section 3 - Security: If there is a "lock" icon, this means the wireless network is the name of the wireless connection. Refer to a wireless network using Wi-Fi®...(Service Set Identifier) is secure. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. Activate Button: Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down menu and click Activate to a ...
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...Allow up to 30 seconds to connect to create, edit, and delete wireless network profiles. Profile Details: The Profile Details section will automatically be created. Configuration My Wireless Networks The My Wireless Networks page will allow you connect to page 24). Every time you ... wireless network. Modify: Click Modify to edit a current profile (refer to a network using the Wireless Networks page, a profile will display information about the wireless network such as the network name (SSID), network type (Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc), and if the network is secured. D-Link DWA-566...
...Allow up to 30 seconds to connect to create, edit, and delete wireless network profiles. Profile Details: The Profile Details section will automatically be created. Configuration My Wireless Networks The My Wireless Networks page will allow you connect to page 24). Every time you ... wireless network. Modify: Click Modify to edit a current profile (refer to a network using the Wireless Networks page, a profile will display information about the wireless network such as the network name (SSID), network type (Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc), and if the network is secured. D-Link DWA-566...
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... to save your profile (e.g. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 23 Set Security: Select the type of the wireless network. OK Button: Click OK to another wireless client such as an adapter, select Ad-Hoc. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Please refer to a wireless router or access point, select ...Infrastructure. Configuration Add Profile You may add a new network by clicking the New button from the My Wireless Networks page. SSID: Enter the SSID of security used. Section 3 -...
... to save your profile (e.g. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 23 Set Security: Select the type of the wireless network. OK Button: Click OK to another wireless client such as an adapter, select Ad-Hoc. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Please refer to a wireless router or access point, select ...Infrastructure. Configuration Add Profile You may add a new network by clicking the New button from the My Wireless Networks page. SSID: Enter the SSID of security used. Section 3 -...
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Home, Office, Coffee Shop). OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 24 SSID: Displays the SSID of security used. Network Type: Displays the network type. Set Security: Select the type of the network. Please refer to save your profile (e.g. Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Section 3 - Configuration Modify Profile You may edit an existing profile by clicking the Modify button from the My Wireless Networks page.
Home, Office, Coffee Shop). OK Button: Click OK to the Wireless Security section for your settings. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 24 SSID: Displays the SSID of security used. Network Type: Displays the network type. Set Security: Select the type of the network. Please refer to save your profile (e.g. Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Section 3 - Configuration Modify Profile You may edit an existing profile by clicking the Modify button from the My Wireless Networks page.
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...Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual of the bubble to the Networking Basics section in wireless utility. The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to a Wireless Network Using Windows® 7 Windows® 7 users may use the built-in this manual for more...are using the SSID) and click the Connect button. Section 3 - or Left-click the wireless icon in your wireless adapter for your system tray (lower-right corner next to a wireless network. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 27 Refer to access the utility. If you get a good signal but cannot access...
...Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual of the bubble to the Networking Basics section in wireless utility. The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to a Wireless Network Using Windows® 7 Windows® 7 users may use the built-in this manual for more...are using the SSID) and click the Connect button. Section 3 - or Left-click the wireless icon in your wireless adapter for your system tray (lower-right corner next to a wireless network. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 27 Refer to access the utility. If you get a good signal but cannot access...
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... may use the built-in this manual for your area. or Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to a wireless network. Refer to the time). Click on the center of your system tray (lower-...right corner next to the Networking Basics section in wireless utility. Select Connect to access the utility. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check the TCP/IP settings for more information. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 28 Section 3 -
... may use the built-in this manual for your area. or Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to a wireless network. Refer to the time). Click on the center of your system tray (lower-...right corner next to the Networking Basics section in wireless utility. Select Connect to access the utility. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check the TCP/IP settings for more information. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 28 Section 3 -
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..., check the TCP/IP settings for help with connecting to the user manual of the bubble to the time). D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 29 Section 3 - Click on the center of your wireless adapter for your wireless adapter. Configuration Using Windows® XP Windows® XP users may use the built-in your area. Most...
..., check the TCP/IP settings for help with connecting to the user manual of the bubble to the time). D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 29 Section 3 - Click on the center of your wireless adapter for your wireless adapter. Configuration Using Windows® XP Windows® XP users may use the built-in your area. Most...
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...is built on a more secure public-key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can use to authenticate your wireless connection. WPA/WPA2-Enterprise incorporates user authentication through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). EAP is built on a more ...8226; WPA/WPA2-Personal • WPA/WPA2-Enterprise What is generally missing in WEP, through the extensible authentication protocol (EAP). D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 30 TKIP scrambles the keys using a hashing algorithm and, by adding an integrity-checking feature, ensures that only authorized...
...is built on a more secure public-key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can use to authenticate your wireless connection. WPA/WPA2-Enterprise incorporates user authentication through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). EAP is built on a more ...8226; WPA/WPA2-Personal • WPA/WPA2-Enterprise What is generally missing in WEP, through the extensible authentication protocol (EAP). D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 30 TKIP scrambles the keys using a hashing algorithm and, by adding an integrity-checking feature, ensures that only authorized...