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System Requirements • A notebook computer with an available 32-bit Cardbus Type II slot • Windows® XP SP2 or Windows 2000 SP4 • 20MB Hard Disk Space • CD-ROM Drive • An 802.11g or 802.11b access point (for Infrastructure mode), or another 802.11n or 802.11g wireless adapter (for Ad-Hoc mode.) Package Contents D-Link DWA-645 Wireless Notebook Adapter Manual, software, and warranty on CD If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. 2
System Requirements • A notebook computer with an available 32-bit Cardbus Type II slot • Windows® XP SP2 or Windows 2000 SP4 • 20MB Hard Disk Space • CD-ROM Drive • An 802.11g or 802.11b access point (for Infrastructure mode), or another 802.11n or 802.11g wireless adapter (for Ad-Hoc mode.) Package Contents D-Link DWA-645 Wireless Notebook Adapter Manual, software, and warranty on CD If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. 2
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Link LED A steady light indicates a connection to a wireless network. 3 Hardware Overview Activity LED A blinking light indicates data is being transmitted.
Link LED A steady light indicates a connection to a wireless network. 3 Hardware Overview Activity LED A blinking light indicates data is being transmitted.
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... to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your devices so that the wireless signals must pass through, may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Keep the number of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the...
... to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your devices so that the wireless signals must pass through, may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Keep the number of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the...
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... D-Link DWA-645 Driver CD in Windows XP. In the run box type "D:\DWA645.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. 5 The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-645 Cardbus Adapter...
... D-Link DWA-645 Driver CD in Windows XP. In the run box type "D:\DWA645.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. 5 The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-645 Cardbus Adapter...
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Click Next By default setup will appear. Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. To install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-645, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next 6
Click Next By default setup will appear. Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. To install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-645, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next 6
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Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Insert the adapter into an available cardbus slot on your computer. If you are using Windows® XP (SP2), you will have the option to use either the D-Link utility or the built-in Windows® Wireless utility. Click Next 7 If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. Click Scan to the site survey page. Click Next The D-Link configuration wizard will now appear.
Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Insert the adapter into an available cardbus slot on your computer. If you are using Windows® XP (SP2), you will have the option to use either the D-Link utility or the built-in Windows® Wireless utility. Click Next 7 If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. Click Scan to the site survey page. Click Next The D-Link configuration wizard will now appear.
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Click Next Click Finish to restart my computer now. Click Finish 8 Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue.
Click Next Click Finish to restart my computer now. Click Finish 8 Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to continue.
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Connect to the wireless adapter. This window will start the Configuration. If you want to connect to and click the Connect button. 9 The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to a Wireless Network The D-Link DWA-645 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the management software. Clicking on the D-Link icon on your desktop will allow you to page 11. Simply click the network (SSID) you are using the Windows® XP Wireless Zero Config, please skip to see available wireless networks in your area.
Connect to the wireless adapter. This window will start the Configuration. If you want to connect to and click the Connect button. 9 The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to a Wireless Network The D-Link DWA-645 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the management software. Clicking on the D-Link icon on your desktop will allow you to page 11. Simply click the network (SSID) you are using the Windows® XP Wireless Zero Config, please skip to see available wireless networks in your area.
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If the network you are connecting to is using WPA-PSK, enter the passphrase for the network and click OK. 10 If the network you are trying to connect to. If you are attempting to connect to a secure network, You must supply the encryption key that is on Wireless Security. Please refer to the manual on the CD for more information on the router or access point you are connecting to is using WEP, enter the WEP key for the network and click OK.
If the network you are connecting to is using WPA-PSK, enter the passphrase for the network and click OK. 10 If the network you are trying to connect to. If you are attempting to connect to a secure network, You must supply the encryption key that is on Wireless Security. Please refer to the manual on the CD for more information on the router or access point you are connecting to is using WEP, enter the WEP key for the network and click OK.
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Windows® XP Configuration Utility Windows® XP users may also right-click on the center of the bubble to access the utility. Please refer to the time). You may use the D-Link utility. Select View Available Wireless Networks. 11 If you are for Service Pack 2 users. The following instructions are using Windows® 2000, you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the wireless computer icon in wireless utility. If you must use the built-in your system tray (lower-right corner next to page 9.
Windows® XP Configuration Utility Windows® XP users may also right-click on the center of the bubble to access the utility. Please refer to the time). You may use the D-Link utility. Select View Available Wireless Networks. 11 If you are for Service Pack 2 users. The following instructions are using Windows® 2000, you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the wireless computer icon in wireless utility. If you must use the built-in your system tray (lower-right corner next to page 9.
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The Wireless Connection Manager will display any available wireless networks in the manual for information on a network and click the Connect button. Click on connecting to a secure network. Refer to the next page. 12 If you want to use the D-Link utility instead of the Windows® XP wireless utility, refer to the Wireless Security section in your area.
The Wireless Connection Manager will display any available wireless networks in the manual for information on a network and click the Connect button. Click on connecting to a secure network. Refer to the next page. 12 If you want to use the D-Link utility instead of the Windows® XP wireless utility, refer to the Wireless Security section in your area.
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Select View Available Wireless Networks. In the Choose a Wireless Network window click Change Advanced Settings on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner next to use the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager you want to the time). Disabling The Windows® XP Utility If you must disable the Windows® XP wireless utility. Right-click on the left side below Related Tasks. 13
Select View Available Wireless Networks. In the Choose a Wireless Network window click Change Advanced Settings on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner next to use the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager you want to the time). Disabling The Windows® XP Utility If you must disable the Windows® XP wireless utility. Right-click on the left side below Related Tasks. 13
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Double-click the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your wireless adapter. You can now use the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager to configure my wireless network settings and then click OK. In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window, uncheck Use Windows to configure your desktop. 14
Double-click the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your wireless adapter. You can now use the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager to configure my wireless network settings and then click OK. In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window, uncheck Use Windows to configure your desktop. 14
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Technical Support You can find software updates and user documentation on the Web Site before contacting the Support line. We have many FAQ's which we encourage you a speedy resolution for your problem. For Customers within The United Kingdom & Ireland: D-Link UK & Ireland Technical Support over the Internet: http://www.dlink.co.uk ftp://ftp.dlink.co.uk D-Link UK & Ireland Technical Support over...
Technical Support You can find software updates and user documentation on the Web Site before contacting the Support line. We have many FAQ's which we encourage you a speedy resolution for your problem. For Customers within The United Kingdom & Ireland: D-Link UK & Ireland Technical Support over the Internet: http://www.dlink.co.uk ftp://ftp.dlink.co.uk D-Link UK & Ireland Technical Support over...