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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. 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 - 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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...at different times, make sure the software is uninstalled. If you 've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the utilities are not set to use the built-in wireless utility for all adapters. To remove any built... settings 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 Section 2 - Windows® 7, Vista® and XP users may cause a...
...at different times, make sure the software is uninstalled. If you 've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the utilities are not set to use the built-in wireless utility for all adapters. To remove any built... settings 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 Section 2 - Windows® 7, Vista® and XP users may cause a...
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... Start > Run. In the run box type "D:\autorun.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 11 Section 2 - 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, go to begin...
... Start > Run. In the run box type "D:\autorun.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 11 Section 2 - 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, go to begin...
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... section will start the Configuration. If you how to configure your desktop. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 20 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 adapter.... Manager icon on the desktop will show you are using the D-Link Utility as well as the management software. Section 3 - 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.
... section will start the Configuration. If you how to configure your desktop. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 20 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 adapter.... Manager icon on the desktop will show you are using the D-Link Utility as well as the management software. Section 3 - 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.
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To connect to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. WPS Button: Connect to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. Connect Button: Highlight... device. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 21 Security: If there is a "lock" icon, this means the wireless network is secure. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless connection. Activate Button: Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down menu and click Activate to connect. Allow up window will display ...
To connect to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. WPS Button: Connect to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. Connect Button: Highlight... device. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 21 Security: If there is a "lock" icon, this means the wireless network is secure. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless connection. Activate Button: Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down menu and click Activate to connect. Allow up window will display ...
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...using the SSID) and click the Connect button. The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to a Wireless Network Using Windows® 7 Windows® 7 users may use the built-in wireless utility. or Left-click the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right ... for more information. Click on the center of your area. Configuration Connect to the Windows® 7 utility as seen below. Most utilities will display any available wireless networks in this manual for help with connecting to access the utility. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 27 Section 3 -
...using the SSID) and click the Connect button. The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to a Wireless Network Using Windows® 7 Windows® 7 users may use the built-in wireless utility. or Left-click the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right ... for more information. Click on the center of your area. Configuration Connect to the Windows® 7 utility as seen below. Most utilities will display any available wireless networks in this manual for help with connecting to access the utility. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 27 Section 3 -
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... wireless computer icon in this manual for more information. Section 3 - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 28 Select Connect to the Networking Basics section in your area. If you 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...
... wireless computer icon in this manual for more information. Section 3 - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 28 Select Connect to the Networking Basics section in your area. If you 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...
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... utility will have a "site survey" option similar to the Networking Basics section in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility). Refer to the Windows® XP utility as seen below. Most utilities will display any available wireless networks in your wireless adapter for Service Pack 2 users.... the center of your system tray (lowerright corner next to the time). Configuration Using Windows® XP Windows® XP users may use the built-in this manual for your area. If you are for help with connecting to access the utility. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 29
... utility will have a "site survey" option similar to the Networking Basics section in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility). Refer to the Windows® XP utility as seen below. Most utilities will display any available wireless networks in your wireless adapter for Service Pack 2 users.... the center of your system tray (lowerright corner next to the time). Configuration Using Windows® XP Windows® XP users may use the built-in this manual for your area. If you are for help with connecting to access the utility. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 29
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The utility will need to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). 2. Section 4 - Click on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 33 If you are joining an existing network, you will display any available wireless networks in your area. Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Personal Using Windows® 7 It is recommended to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1.
The utility will need to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). 2. Section 4 - Click on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 33 If you are joining an existing network, you will display any available wireless networks in your area. Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Personal Using Windows® 7 It is recommended to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1.
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If you would like to connect to the router. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 34 Section 4 - Wireless Security 3. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for more information. 4. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for your computer tries to connect to and click the Connect button. The following window appears while your wireless adapter.
If you would like to connect to the router. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 34 Section 4 - Wireless Security 3. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for more information. 4. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for your computer tries to connect to and click the Connect button. The following window appears while your wireless adapter.
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... a network. 2. If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 36 Section 4 - Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower right corner...
... a network. 2. If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 36 Section 4 - Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower right corner...
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... key being used. 1. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to and click Connect. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 38 Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2-Personal Using Windows® XP It is recommended to enable WPA/WPA2-Personal on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter.... Section 4 - Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or ...
... key being used. 1. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to and click Connect. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 38 Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2-Personal Using Windows® XP It is recommended to enable WPA/WPA2-Personal on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter.... Section 4 - Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or ...
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How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? Select the Hardware Tab. Section 5 - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 41 Read the following descriptions if you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples.) 1. Go to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-566. If you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to Start > My Computer > Properties.
How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? Select the Hardware Tab. Section 5 - D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 41 Read the following descriptions if you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples.) 1. Go to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-566. If you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to Start > My Computer > Properties.
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...under Hidden files and folders > select Show hidden files and folders. If not, there may be a problem with the DWA-566 installed is properly seated in the Windows directory. Search for the broadband modem are indicating normal activity. The computer with the broadband connection. • Check that ...or the Internet. • Check that the LED indicators for previously loaded driver files. Note: Windows® XP and 2000 will rename .inf files that the LED indicators on Apply C. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 44 Section 5 - If not, check that the AC power and Ethernet cables are...
...under Hidden files and folders > select Show hidden files and folders. If not, there may be a problem with the DWA-566 installed is properly seated in the Windows directory. Search for the broadband modem are indicating normal activity. The computer with the broadband connection. • Check that ...or the Internet. • Check that the LED indicators for previously loaded driver files. Note: Windows® XP and 2000 will rename .inf files that the LED indicators on Apply C. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 44 Section 5 - If not, check that the AC power and Ethernet cables are...
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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. Section 5 -
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...security settings, and the settings on your IP address, please follow the steps below. In the run this application. • For all additional prompt windows inquiring of running the command prompt application, select Yes, OK, or Continue. • At the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter. • ... mask, and default gateway of your adapter. You may block a DHCP request on Start > Run. To verify your router. router) automatically. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 52 Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your adapter. Appendix B -
...security settings, and the settings on your IP address, please follow the steps below. In the run this application. • For all additional prompt windows inquiring of running the command prompt application, select Yes, OK, or Continue. • At the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter. • ... mask, and default gateway of your adapter. You may block a DHCP request on Start > Run. To verify your router. router) automatically. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 52 Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your adapter. Appendix B -
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...X is optional (you may enter a DNS server from your router or gateway. • The Secondary DNS is a number between 2 and 99. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 53 Make sure that is on the same subnet as the LAN IP address of your router or gateway. • Set Primary DNS...8226; 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 you need to save your router. Windows® 2000 - Appendix B - Click on the Network Connections icon. Networking Basics Statically...
...X is optional (you may enter a DNS server from your router or gateway. • The Secondary DNS is a number between 2 and 99. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 53 Make sure that is on the same subnet as the LAN IP address of your router or gateway. • Set Primary DNS...8226; 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 you need to save your router. Windows® 2000 - Appendix B - Click on the Network Connections icon. Networking Basics Statically...
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... /IPv4) and click Properties. • Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that the number you are in the window. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 54 Appendix B - Double-click on your router or network. Make sure that is not in use on Manage network connections along the... left panel in Classic View). For Windows® 7, click on Change adapter settings. • Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter which will be connected to save your IP address 192.168.0.X ...
... /IPv4) and click Properties. • Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that the number you are in the window. D-Link DWA-566 User Manual 54 Appendix B - Double-click on your router or network. Make sure that is not in use on Manage network connections along the... left panel in Classic View). For Windows® 7, click on Change adapter settings. • Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter which will be connected to save your IP address 192.168.0.X ...