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...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-Personal 31 Using the D-Link Utility 31 Using Windows Vista 36 Using Windows® XP 38 Configure WPA...
...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-Personal 31 Using the D-Link Utility 31 Using Windows Vista 36 Using Windows® XP 38 Configure WPA...
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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 System Requirements • A desktop computer with drivers and software If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Section 1 -
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 System Requirements • A desktop computer with drivers and software If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Section 1 -
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...and small businesses that demand higher networking. Environmental factors will vary. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 4 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. Maximize wireless performance by providing a...4GHz band or stream HD movies and other media on the 5GHz band. The device installs into a desktops PCI Express slot. The DWA-566 provides a fast wireless connection and a superior reception, 802.11n. This allows you to a wireless N router and stay connected. ...
...and small businesses that demand higher networking. Environmental factors will vary. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 4 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. Maximize wireless performance by providing a...4GHz band or stream HD movies and other media on the 5GHz band. The device installs into a desktops PCI Express slot. The DWA-566 provides a fast wireless connection and a superior reception, 802.11n. This allows you to a wireless N router and stay connected. ...
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... signal range. Perform multiple network tasks at once with the speed provided by this Wireless Adapter. • Compatible with the DWA-566.With the performance of D-Link'sWireless N line of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. That means ... been available. • Total Performance - Operates on your Desktop PC computer with 802.11g Devices - Environmental factors will vary. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 5 Section 1 - Connect to a wireless network using WPA and WPA2. • Total Connection -
... signal range. Perform multiple network tasks at once with the speed provided by this Wireless Adapter. • Compatible with the DWA-566.With the performance of D-Link'sWireless N line of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. That means ... been available. • Total Performance - Operates on your Desktop PC computer with 802.11g Devices - Environmental factors will vary. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 5 Section 1 - Connect to a wireless network using WPA and WPA2. • Total Connection -
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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. 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. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 6 Section 1 -
This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. 3 PCIe Connector The PCIe connector will fit into the PCI Express slot on your computer. 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. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 6 Section 1 -
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...: 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 Installation Installation This section will walk you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure the utilities are not set to... up. Also, if you plan to Remove Existing Installations If you've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the software is uninstalled. To remove any built-in wireless adapters • Verify the settings such as the ...
...: 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 Installation Installation This section will walk you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure the utilities are not set to... up. Also, if you plan to Remove Existing Installations If you've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the software is uninstalled. To remove any built-in wireless adapters • Verify the settings such as the ...
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From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable any wireless adapter (as well as any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to the left of Network Adapters. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 8 Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters To prevent any unused Ethernet adapters). Section 2 - Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager.
From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable any wireless adapter (as well as any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to the left of Network Adapters. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 8 Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters To prevent any unused Ethernet adapters). Section 2 - Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager.
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D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 9 If you would like to disable the adapter. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. The adapter is now disabled. Section 2 - Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable.
D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 9 If you would like to disable the adapter. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. The adapter is now disabled. Section 2 - Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable.
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...(at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from virtually anywhere within the operating range of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the number of walls and ceilings between network devices. Keep your wireless network. Typical ranges vary...degrade dramatically or drop completely. A wall that generate RF noise. 5. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 10 Section 2 - The key to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances...
...(at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from virtually anywhere within the operating range of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the number of walls and ceilings between network devices. Keep your wireless network. Typical ranges vary...degrade dramatically or drop completely. A wall that generate RF noise. 5. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 10 Section 2 - The key to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances...
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... 11 Turn on the computer and insert the D-Link DWA-566 Driver CD in Windows Vista®. In the run box type "D:\autorun.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer. Installation Driver/Software Installation ...
... 11 Turn on the computer and insert the D-Link DWA-566 Driver CD in Windows Vista®. In the run box type "D:\autorun.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer. Installation Driver/Software Installation ...
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At the Welcome Wizard screen, click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 12 To install to continue. By default setup will install to continue. Section 2 - Click Next. Installation Select your language and click Next to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-566, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive.
At the Welcome Wizard screen, click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 12 To install to continue. By default setup will install to continue. Section 2 - Click Next. Installation Select your language and click Next to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-566, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive.
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Section 2 - Installation Select the Program Files folder location. Click Finish to continue. Once the drivers are installed, click Next to complete the driver installation. Click Next to your computer. You can now install the adapter into your computer. The drivers will install.This may take 1-2 minutes. Please turn off and unplug the power to continue. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 13
Section 2 - Installation Select the Program Files folder location. Click Finish to continue. Once the drivers are installed, click Next to complete the driver installation. Click Next to your computer. You can now install the adapter into your computer. The drivers will install.This may take 1-2 minutes. Please turn off and unplug the power to continue. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 13
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D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 14 Installation Hardware Installation Step 1 - Step 2 - You may either leave the antennas on your computer and then remove the metal cover bracket on or unscrew them now. Insert the DWA-566 firmly into the PCI Express slot and screw it easier to install. Replace the computer case cover and plug the power back. If you took off the antennas during installation, re-attach them to make it in place. Open the side panel of your PCI Express slot. Step 3 - Section 2 -
D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 14 Installation Hardware Installation Step 1 - Step 2 - You may either leave the antennas on your computer and then remove the metal cover bracket on or unscrew them now. Insert the DWA-566 firmly into the PCI Express slot and screw it easier to install. Replace the computer case cover and plug the power back. If you took off the antennas during installation, re-attach them to make it in place. Open the side panel of your PCI Express slot. Step 3 - Section 2 -
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... - Press the WPS button on your desktop or click Start > All Programs > D-Link > Wireless Connection Wizard. The Wireless Connection Wizard starts automatically once the PC is powered on... must click the button within 2 minutes of the router. Installation Connect to your router or access point. If you have a D-Link router, find the WPS button on . Once pressed, go back to your Network Name (SSID) and Password (Encryption Key), click...wizard for simplified Wireless connection and click Next. If your computer. Turn on the screen. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 15 Section 2 -
... - Press the WPS button on your desktop or click Start > All Programs > D-Link > Wireless Connection Wizard. The Wireless Connection Wizard starts automatically once the PC is powered on... must click the button within 2 minutes of the router. Installation Connect to your router or access point. If you have a D-Link router, find the WPS button on . Once pressed, go back to your Network Name (SSID) and Password (Encryption Key), click...wizard for simplified Wireless connection and click Next. If your computer. Turn on the screen. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 15 Section 2 -
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D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 16 Section 2 - Installation Step 7 - Once the connection is successful, the screen will automatically indicate that the DWA-566 has connected to complete the connection process. Click Finish to your router or access point.
D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 16 Section 2 - Installation Step 7 - Once the connection is successful, the screen will automatically indicate that the DWA-566 has connected to complete the connection process. Click Finish to your router or access point.
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D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 17 If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Scan to the site survey page. Click Next to a wireless network and then click Next. Installation Manual Connect To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to continue. Section 2 -
D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 17 If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Scan to the site survey page. Click Next to a wireless network and then click Next. Installation Manual Connect To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to continue. Section 2 -
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Click Next to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Note: Click "Show text in the password field" to display the characters that you will be in the space provided. Installation Click the Scan button to continue. Section 2 - If you choose not to enter the encryption password. If the wireless network you want to connect to has a lock icon, you type in the field provided will need to select this checkbox, the characters that you type in asterisk (*) form. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 18
Click Next to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Note: Click "Show text in the password field" to display the characters that you will be in the space provided. Installation Click the Scan button to continue. Section 2 - If you choose not to enter the encryption password. If the wireless network you want to connect to has a lock icon, you type in the field provided will need to select this checkbox, the characters that you type in asterisk (*) form. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 18
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Section 2 - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 19 Installation Click Finish to restart my computer now. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue.
Section 2 - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 19 Installation Click Finish to restart my computer now. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue.
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... Manager The D-Link DWA-566 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as Windows® XP Zero Configuration and Windows 7/Vista® WLAN Auto Configuration. 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 ...on the desktop will show you are using the D-Link Utility as well as the management software. 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 If you how to configure your ...
... Manager The D-Link DWA-566 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as Windows® XP Zero Configuration and Windows 7/Vista® WLAN Auto Configuration. 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 ...on the desktop will show you are using the D-Link Utility as well as the management software. 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 If you how to configure your ...
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... of the wireless device. If the network is secure, a pop-up to 30 seconds to the next page. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 21 SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is secure. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. Enter the security information to connect (refer to the Wireless Security section for...
... of the wireless device. If the network is secure, a pop-up to 30 seconds to the next page. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 21 SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is secure. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. Enter the security information to connect (refer to the Wireless Security section for...