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...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...
...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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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 Section 1 -
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Also, if you want to connect to load when your D-Link adapter. Getting Started Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters • Disable ...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 To remove any software is uninstalled before ...
Also, if you want to connect to load when your D-Link adapter. Getting Started Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters • Disable ...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 To remove any software is uninstalled before ...
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...CD-ROM drive. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 11 Installation Driver/Software Installation Note: Please install the drivers before physically installing the adapter into your computer, go to begin. The step-by-step instructions that follow are similar for the other Windows operating systems. If ...the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer. Click on the computer and insert the D-Link DWA-566 Driver CD in Windows Vista®. In the run box type "D:\autorun.exe"...
...CD-ROM drive. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 11 Installation Driver/Software Installation Note: Please install the drivers before physically installing the adapter into your computer, go to begin. The step-by-step instructions that follow are similar for the other Windows operating systems. If ...the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer. Click on the computer and insert the D-Link DWA-566 Driver CD in Windows Vista®. In the run box type "D:\autorun.exe"...
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...; 7, Vista®, or XP, please skip to the wireless adapter. Section 3 - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 20 Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. 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. If you how to configure your desktop. The...
...; 7, Vista®, or XP, please skip to the wireless adapter. Section 3 - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 20 Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. 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. If you how to configure your desktop. The...
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Section 3 - Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the name of the wireless ...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 network. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless connection. Refer to a wireless network using...
Section 3 - Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. Allow up window will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the name of the wireless ...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 network. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless connection. Refer to a wireless network using...
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...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 the Windows® 7 utility as seen below. Click on the center of your wireless adapter for help... wireless networks in wireless utility. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 27 Section 3 - Configuration Connect to the time). Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for your system tray (lower-right corner next to a Wireless Network Using Windows® 7 Windows® 7 users may use the...
...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 the Windows® 7 utility as seen below. Click on the center of your wireless adapter for help... wireless networks in wireless utility. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 27 Section 3 - Configuration Connect to the time). Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for your system tray (lower-right corner next to a Wireless Network Using Windows® 7 Windows® 7 users may use the...
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... 3 - Click on a network (displayed using another company's utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual of the bubble to a wireless network. If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the wireless computer icon in wireless utility. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 28 If you are using the SSID) and...
... 3 - Click on a network (displayed using another company's utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual of the bubble to a wireless network. If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the wireless computer icon in wireless utility. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 28 If you are using the SSID) and...
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...Wireless Networks. Click on a network (displayed using another company's utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual of the bubble to the time). D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 29 Configuration Using Windows® XP Windows® XP users may use the built-in your wireless adapter for ... Section 3 - Most utilities will display any available wireless networks in this manual for help with connecting to a wireless network. Refer to the Windows® XP utility as seen below. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check the TCP/IP settings for Service ...
...Wireless Networks. Click on a network (displayed using another company's utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual of the bubble to the time). D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 29 Configuration Using Windows® XP Windows® XP users may use the built-in your wireless adapter for ... Section 3 - Most utilities will display any available wireless networks in this manual for help with connecting to a wireless network. Refer to the Windows® XP utility as seen below. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check the TCP/IP settings for Service ...
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D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 33 If you are joining an existing network, you will display any available wireless networks in 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 - Click on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner). 2. The utility will need to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless icon in your area.
D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 33 If you are joining an existing network, you will display any available wireless networks in 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 - Click on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner). 2. The utility will need to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless icon in your area.
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Section 4 - Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for more information. 4. The following window appears while your wireless adapter. Wireless Security 3. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for your computer tries to connect to and click the Connect button. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 34 If you would like to connect to the router.
Section 4 - Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for more information. 4. The following window appears while your wireless adapter. Wireless Security 3. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for your computer tries to connect to and click the Connect button. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 34 If you would like to connect to the router.
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... to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 36 Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to and click Connect. Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA-Personal Using Windows Vista® It is recommended to a network. 2. Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless...
... to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 36 Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to and click Connect. Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA-Personal Using Windows Vista® It is recommended to a network. 2. Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless...
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... an existing network, you would like to connect to enable WPA/WPA2-Personal on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 38 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...
... an existing network, you would like to connect to enable WPA/WPA2-Personal on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 38 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...
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If you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. Select the Hardware Tab. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 41 How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? Go to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-566. Read the following examples.) 1. Section 5 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to Start > My Computer > Properties.
If you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. Select the Hardware Tab. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 41 How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? Go to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-566. Read the following examples.) 1. Section 5 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to Start > My Computer > Properties.
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... there may be a problem with the DWA-566 installed is properly seated in the Windows directory. Uncheck Hide extension for known file types > click on the wireless router are functioning properly. B. To remove the drivers, do the following: A. Note: Windows® XP and 2000 will rename ....the broadband connection. • Check that the LED indicators on Apply C. 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 indicators...
... there may be a problem with the DWA-566 installed is properly seated in the Windows directory. Uncheck Hide extension for known file types > click on the wireless router are functioning properly. B. To remove the drivers, do the following: A. Note: Windows® XP and 2000 will rename ....the broadband connection. • Check that the LED indicators on Apply C. 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 indicators...
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Section 5 - Select the Device Manager D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 46 Troubleshooting Windows® 7 Troubleshooting Go to Start > Computer > Properties.
Section 5 - Select the Device Manager D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 46 Troubleshooting Windows® 7 Troubleshooting Go to Start > Computer > Properties.
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... prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter. • This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway of your adapter. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 52 If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your router. Windows® XP/2000 Users • Click on your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on Start > Run...
... prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter. • This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway of your adapter. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 52 If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your router. Windows® XP/2000 Users • Click on your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on Start > Run...
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Windows® 2000 - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 53 Appendix B - Click on the Network Connections icon. Example...Set Primary DNS the same as your network or LAN IP address on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter (or other adapter) which will be connected to your router. • Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP...from your ISP). • Click OK to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Windows® XP/2000 Users • Windows® XP - Double-click on Start > Control Panel. Make sure that is a number between 2 and...
Windows® 2000 - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 53 Appendix B - Click on the Network Connections icon. Example...Set Primary DNS the same as your network or LAN IP address on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter (or other adapter) which will be connected to your router. • Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP...from your ISP). • Click OK to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Windows® XP/2000 Users • Windows® XP - Double-click on Start > Control Panel. Make sure that is a number between 2 and...
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D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 54 Appendix B - Networking Basics Windows® 7/Vista® Users • Click on Start > Control Panel (make your...; Click OK to your settings. Make sure that is a number between 2 and 99. If you are using Windows Vista®, click on Manage network connections along the left panel in use on your router or network. Example: If... the router's LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1, make sure you are in Classic View). For Windows® 7, click on Change adapter settings. • Right-click on the Network and Sharing Center icon. Double...
D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 54 Appendix B - Networking Basics Windows® 7/Vista® Users • Click on Start > Control Panel (make your...; Click OK to your settings. Make sure that is a number between 2 and 99. If you are using Windows Vista®, click on Manage network connections along the left panel in use on your router or network. Example: If... the router's LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1, make sure you are in Classic View). For Windows® 7, click on Change adapter settings. • Right-click on the Network and Sharing Center icon. Double...