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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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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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.... The device installs into a desktops PCI Express slot. Environmental factors will vary. The DWA-566 provides a fast wireless connection and a superior reception, 802.11n. The DWA-566 supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 enhanced security. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of... browse the Internet using the 2.4GHz band or stream HD movies and other media on the 5GHz band. Section 1 - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 4 This feature greatly enhances personal data and prevents outside intrusion. Maximize wireless performance by providing a cleaner wireless band ...
.... The device installs into a desktops PCI Express slot. Environmental factors will vary. The DWA-566 provides a fast wireless connection and a superior reception, 802.11n. The DWA-566 supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 enhanced security. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of... browse the Internet using the 2.4GHz band or stream HD movies and other media on the 5GHz band. Section 1 - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 4 This feature greatly enhances personal data and prevents outside intrusion. Maximize wireless performance by providing a cleaner wireless band ...
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... Desktop PC computer with colleagues and friends while you can still communicate with the DWA-566.With the performance of D-Link'sWireless N line of wireless products, the DWA-566 delivers an unsurpassed wireless experience. Operates on your computer with WPA/WPA2 - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 5 Section 1 - Enable wireless connectivity on the 2.4GHz and the 5.15 ~ 5.85GHz frequency...
... Desktop PC computer with colleagues and friends while you can still communicate with the DWA-566.With the performance of D-Link'sWireless N line of wireless products, the DWA-566 delivers an unsurpassed wireless experience. Operates on your computer with WPA/WPA2 - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 5 Section 1 - Enable wireless connectivity on the 2.4GHz and the 5.15 ~ 5.85GHz frequency...
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Section 1 - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 6 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.
Section 1 - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 6 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.
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...and security settings of wireless adapters • Disable any software is uninstalled before installing your computer boots up. Getting Started Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of the network(s) you want to connect to Remove Existing Installations If ...: 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. Section 2 -
...and security settings of wireless adapters • Disable any software is uninstalled before installing your computer boots up. Getting Started Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of the network(s) you want to connect to Remove Existing Installations If ...: 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. Section 2 -
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From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 8 Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. 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). Section 2 - Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable.
From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 8 Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. 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). Section 2 - Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable.
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Disabling the adapter will be displayed. If you would like to disable the adapter. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 9 Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. The adapter is now disabled. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Section 2 -
Disabling the adapter will be displayed. If you would like to disable the adapter. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 9 Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. The adapter is now disabled. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Section 2 -
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... of at a 45-degree angle appears to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Position devices so that generate RF noise. 5. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 10 Building Materials make a difference. Materials and objects such as possible. Make sure your wireless devices as glass, steel...will travel straight through , may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Keep in use. Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your wireless network. each wall or ceiling...
... of at a 45-degree angle appears to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Position devices so that generate RF noise. 5. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 10 Building Materials make a difference. Materials and objects such as possible. Make sure your wireless devices as glass, steel...will travel straight through , may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Keep in use. Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your wireless network. each wall or ceiling...
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... systems. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your CD-ROM drive). Click on the computer and insert the D-Link DWA-566 Driver CD in Windows Vista®. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 11 In the run box type "D:\autorun.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer, go to begin. The...
... systems. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your CD-ROM drive). Click on the computer and insert the D-Link DWA-566 Driver CD in Windows Vista®. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 11 In the run box type "D:\autorun.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer, go to begin. The...
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Installation Select your hard drive. At the Welcome Wizard screen, click Next to continue. To install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-566, where C: represents the drive letter of your language and click Next to continue. Click Next. Section 2 - By default setup will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 12
Installation Select your hard drive. At the Welcome Wizard screen, click Next to continue. To install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-566, where C: represents the drive letter of your language and click Next to continue. Click Next. Section 2 - By default setup will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 12
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Installation Select the Program Files folder location. Once the drivers are installed, click Next to your computer. Please turn off and unplug the power to continue. You can now install the adapter into your computer. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 13 Click Next to complete the driver installation. Click Finish to continue. Section 2 - The drivers will install.This may take 1-2 minutes.
Installation Select the Program Files folder location. Once the drivers are installed, click Next to your computer. Please turn off and unplug the power to continue. You can now install the adapter into your computer. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 13 Click Next to complete the driver installation. Click Finish to continue. Section 2 - The drivers will install.This may take 1-2 minutes.
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Installation Hardware Installation Step 1 - 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. Section 2 - Step 3 - Step 2 - Replace the computer case cover and plug the power back. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 14 Open the side panel of your PCI Express slot. You may either leave the antennas on your computer and then remove the metal cover bracket on or unscrew them now.
Installation Hardware Installation Step 1 - 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. Section 2 - Step 3 - Step 2 - Replace the computer case cover and plug the power back. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 14 Open the side panel of your PCI Express slot. You may either leave the antennas on your computer and then remove the metal cover bracket on or unscrew them now.
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...Once pressed, go back to use WPS, select Manually type your computer. Step 6 - You must click the button within 2 minutes of the router. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 15 Step 5 - Installation Connect to page 17. Press the WPS button on the screen. The Wireless Connection Wizard starts automatically once the PC... Network Name (SSID) and Password (Encryption Key), click Next and then skip to your wireless router or access point. If you have a D-Link router, find the WPS button on the right side of pressing the WPS button on your computer and click the Connect Now button on your...
...Once pressed, go back to use WPS, select Manually type your computer. Step 6 - You must click the button within 2 minutes of the router. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 15 Step 5 - Installation Connect to page 17. Press the WPS button on the screen. The Wireless Connection Wizard starts automatically once the PC... Network Name (SSID) and Password (Encryption Key), click Next and then skip to your wireless router or access point. If you have a D-Link router, find the WPS button on the right side of pressing the WPS button on your computer and click the Connect Now button on your...
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Click Finish to your router or access point. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 16 Once the connection is successful, the screen will automatically indicate that the DWA-566 has connected to complete the connection process. Section 2 - Installation Step 7 -
Click Finish to your router or access point. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 16 Once the connection is successful, the screen will automatically indicate that the DWA-566 has connected to complete the connection process. Section 2 - Installation Step 7 -
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Enter the network name (SSID) manually. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 17 Click Scan to a wireless network and then click Next. Installation Manual Connect To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to display the site survey page. Click Next to the site survey page. Section 2 - If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to continue.
Enter the network name (SSID) manually. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 17 Click Scan to a wireless network and then click Next. Installation Manual Connect To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to display the site survey page. Click Next to the site survey page. Section 2 - If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to continue.
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Section 2 - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 18 Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Click Next to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Installation Click the Scan button to continue. Note: Click "Show text in the password field" to display the characters that you type in the field provided will need to select this checkbox, the characters that you type in asterisk (*) form. If you will be in the space provided. If the wireless network you want to connect to has a lock icon, you choose not to enter the encryption password.
Section 2 - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 18 Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Click Next to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Installation Click the Scan button to continue. Note: Click "Show text in the password field" to display the characters that you type in the field provided will need to select this checkbox, the characters that you type in asterisk (*) form. If you will be in the space provided. If the wireless network you want to connect to has a lock icon, you choose not to enter the encryption password.
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If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 19 Section 2 - Installation Click Finish to restart my computer now.
If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 19 Section 2 - Installation Click Finish to restart my computer now.
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... adapter using Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP, please skip to the wireless adapter. 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. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 20 The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any...
... adapter using Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP, please skip to the wireless adapter. 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. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 20 The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any...
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Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless device. Refer to connect. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 21 You must know the encryption key/security settings to the next page. If the network is secure, a pop-up to 30 seconds ...
Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will appear. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless device. Refer to connect. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 21 You must know the encryption key/security settings to the next page. If the network is secure, a pop-up to 30 seconds ...