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...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-Personal 31 Using the D-Link Utility 31 Using Windows Vista 36 Using Windows...
...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-Personal 31 Using the D-Link Utility 31 Using Windows Vista 36 Using Windows...
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...a cleaner wireless band for desktops. The dual band technology in homes and small businesses that demand higher networking. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 4 The device installs into a desktops PCI Express slot. This feature greatly enhances personal data and prevents outside intrusion. This allows you to...movies and other media on the 5GHz band. The DWA-566 supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 enhanced security. The DWA-566 provides a fast wireless connection and a superior reception, 802.11n. Product Overview Introduction The DWA-566 Wireless N 300 Dual Band PCIe Desktop Adapter is...
...a cleaner wireless band for desktops. The dual band technology in homes and small businesses that demand higher networking. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 4 The device installs into a desktops PCI Express slot. This feature greatly enhances personal data and prevents outside intrusion. This allows you to...movies and other media on the 5GHz band. The DWA-566 supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 enhanced security. The DWA-566 provides a fast wireless connection and a superior reception, 802.11n. Product Overview Introduction The DWA-566 Wireless N 300 Dual Band PCIe Desktop Adapter is...
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... utilities are not set to Remove Existing Installations 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 Section 2 - If you have...
... utilities are not set to Remove Existing Installations 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 Section 2 - If you have...
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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 disable and select Disable. Right-click the adapter you would like 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 the left of Network Adapters. D-Link DWA-566 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 and select Disable. Right-click the adapter you would like 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 the left of Network Adapters. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 8 From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties.
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When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. If you would like to disable the adapter. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 9 The adapter is now disabled. Section 2 -
When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. If you would like to disable the adapter. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 9 The adapter is now disabled. Section 2 -
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... key to maximizing wireless range is minimized. 2. Building Materials make a difference. Try to a minimum - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 10 Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from your product away (at an angle) for better reception... routers, and computers so that is as far away from virtually anywhere within the operating range of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the signal will degrade your wireless signal. 4. Make sure your 2.4GHz phone base is 1.5 feet ...
... key to maximizing wireless range is minimized. 2. Building Materials make a difference. Try to a minimum - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 10 Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from your product away (at an angle) for better reception... routers, and computers so that is as far away from virtually anywhere within the operating range of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the signal will degrade your wireless signal. 4. Make sure your 2.4GHz phone base is 1.5 feet ...
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... are similar for the other Windows operating systems. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on Install to Start > Run. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 11 Installation Driver/Software Installation Note: Please install the drivers before physically installing the adapter into your CD-ROM drive). Click on your computer, go to begin. The steps and screens...
... are similar for the other Windows operating systems. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on Install to Start > Run. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 11 Installation Driver/Software Installation Note: Please install the drivers before physically installing the adapter into your CD-ROM drive). Click on your computer, go to begin. The steps and screens...
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To install to continue. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 12 Installation Select your hard drive. Click Next. By default setup will install to continue. Section 2 - At the Welcome Wizard screen, click Next to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-566, where C: represents the drive letter of your language and click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location.
To install to continue. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 12 Installation Select your hard drive. Click Next. By default setup will install to continue. Section 2 - At the Welcome Wizard screen, click Next to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-566, where C: represents the drive letter of your language and click Next to a different location click Browse and specify the location.
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Please turn off and unplug the power to complete the driver installation. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 13 Installation Select the Program Files folder location. Once the drivers are installed, click Next to continue. Click Next to continue. Click Finish to your computer. The drivers will install.This may take 1-2 minutes. Section 2 - You can now install the adapter into your computer.
Please turn off and unplug the power to complete the driver installation. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 13 Installation Select the Program Files folder location. Once the drivers are installed, click Next to continue. Click Next to continue. Click Finish to your computer. The drivers will install.This may take 1-2 minutes. Section 2 - You can now install the adapter into your computer.
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Open the side panel of your PCI Express slot. Replace the computer case cover and plug the power back. 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. Step 2 - Section 2 - 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. Replace the computer case cover and plug the power back. 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. Step 2 - Section 2 - 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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... point. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 15 Section 2 - The Wireless Connection Wizard starts automatically once the PC is powered on your Wireless Network Step 4 - If you have a D-Link router, find the WPS button on the screen. Press the WPS button on . Step 6 - You must click the button within 2 minutes of the router. Step 5 - Installation Connect...
... point. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 15 Section 2 - The Wireless Connection Wizard starts automatically once the PC is powered on your Wireless Network Step 4 - If you have a D-Link router, find the WPS button on the screen. Press the WPS button on . Step 6 - You must click the button within 2 minutes of the router. Step 5 - Installation Connect...
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Once the connection is successful, the screen will automatically indicate that the DWA-566 has connected to complete the connection process. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 16 Click Finish to your router or access point. Installation Step 7 -
Once the connection is successful, the screen will automatically indicate that the DWA-566 has connected to complete the connection process. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 16 Click Finish to your router or access point. Installation Step 7 -
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Click Scan to the site survey page. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. Click Next to a wireless network and then click Next. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 17 Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Section 2 - Installation Manual Connect To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to continue.
Click Scan to the site survey page. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. Click Next to a wireless network and then click Next. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 17 Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Section 2 - Installation Manual Connect To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to continue.
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Section 2 - If the wireless network you want to connect to has a lock icon, you type in the password field" to enter the encryption password. If you choose not to select this checkbox, the characters that you type in the field provided will need to display the characters that you will be 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. Installation Click the Scan button to continue. Note: Click "Show text in the space provided.
Section 2 - If the wireless network you want to connect to has a lock icon, you type in the password field" to enter the encryption password. If you choose not to select this checkbox, the characters that you type in the field provided will need to display the characters that you will be 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. Installation Click the Scan button to continue. Note: Click "Show text in the space provided.
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Section 2 - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 19 If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue. Installation Click Finish to restart my computer now.
Section 2 - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 19 If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue. Installation Click Finish to restart my computer now.
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How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 41 If you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. Section 5 - Read the following descriptions if you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples.) 1. Select the Hardware Tab. Go to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-566. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to Start > My Computer > Properties.
How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 41 If you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. Section 5 - Read the following descriptions if you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples.) 1. Select the Hardware Tab. Go to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-566. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to Start > My Computer > Properties.
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Section 5 - Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to continue. Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. Right-click on D-Link DWA-566 Desktop PCI Express Adapter. D-Link DWA-566 Wireless Desktop PCI Express Adapter D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 42 D-Link DWA-566 Wireless Desktop PCI Express Adapter Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Click OK to Network Adapters.
Section 5 - Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to continue. Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. Right-click on D-Link DWA-566 Desktop PCI Express Adapter. D-Link DWA-566 Wireless Desktop PCI Express Adapter D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 42 D-Link DWA-566 Wireless Desktop PCI Express Adapter Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Click OK to Network Adapters.
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...normal activity. If not, there may be a problem with the DWA-566 installed is properly seated in the Windows directory. 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 were ... loaded. Under Tools > select Folder Options... > select View > under Hidden files and folders > select Show hidden files and folders. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 44 The computer with the broadband connection. • Check that the IP Address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS settings are ...
...normal activity. If not, there may be a problem with the DWA-566 installed is properly seated in the Windows directory. 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 were ... loaded. Under Tools > select Folder Options... > select View > under Hidden files and folders > select Show hidden files and folders. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 44 The computer with the broadband connection. • Check that the IP Address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS settings are ...
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Look under Device Status to continue. Click OK to check that the drivers are installed properly. Select Properties to Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link DWA-566 Desktop PCI Express Adapter. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 47 Section 5 - Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to check that the device is working properly.
Look under Device Status to continue. Click OK to check that the drivers are installed properly. Select Properties to Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link DWA-566 Desktop PCI Express Adapter. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 47 Section 5 - Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to check that the device is working properly.
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... router. Tips Here are a few setup steps and tips to extend the range. Refer to product manual for detail information on same frequency. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 51 People like : Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers. Secure your network for the first time it ... on how to attract people. The wireless connection in the room, so the signal gets dispersed throughout your laptop, you 're installing it for the best performance. Try to place the router/access point as high as possible from remote locations like the freedom of...
... router. Tips Here are a few setup steps and tips to extend the range. Refer to product manual for detail information on same frequency. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 51 People like : Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers. Secure your network for the first time it ... on how to attract people. The wireless connection in the room, so the signal gets dispersed throughout your laptop, you 're installing it for the best performance. Try to place the router/access point as high as possible from remote locations like the freedom of...