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...Overview 3 Package Contents 3 System Requirements 3 Introduction 4 Features 5 Hardware Overview 6 Installation 7 Getting Started 7 Remove Existing Installations 7 Disable Other Wireless Adapters 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 10 Adapter Installation 11 Configuration 17 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 17 Wireless Networks 18 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS 19 My...XP 29 Wireless Security 30 What is WPA 30 Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase 31 Using the D-Link Connection Manager 31 Using Windows® Vista 33 Using the Windows® XP Utility 35 Configure WPA/WPA2 (RADIUS...
...Overview 3 Package Contents 3 System Requirements 3 Introduction 4 Features 5 Hardware Overview 6 Installation 7 Getting Started 7 Remove Existing Installations 7 Disable Other Wireless Adapters 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 10 Adapter Installation 11 Configuration 17 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 17 Wireless Networks 18 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS 19 My...XP 29 Wireless Security 30 What is WPA 30 Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase 31 Using the D-Link Connection Manager 31 Using Windows® Vista 33 Using the Windows® XP Utility 35 Configure WPA/WPA2 (RADIUS...
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... • Cradle • Manual and Warranty on CD • D-Link Wireless Connection Manager on CD • Quick Installation Guide System Requirements • A computer or laptop with an available USB 2.0 port • Windows® Vista™, 2000 (Service Pack 4) or XP (Service Pack 2) • Compatible with Mac OS X10.4 • CD-ROM Drive •...
... • Cradle • Manual and Warranty on CD • D-Link Wireless Connection Manager on CD • Quick Installation Guide System Requirements • A computer or laptop with an available USB 2.0 port • Windows® Vista™, 2000 (Service Pack 4) or XP (Service Pack 2) • Compatible with Mac OS X10.4 • CD-ROM Drive •...
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...simply utilizing your desktop or notebook PC's USB port. Compact in size, robust in the....11g and Draft 802.11n specifications. This USB Adapter supports WPA and WPA2 encryption to prevent... Draft 802.11n wireless connectivity by connecting this USB Adapter to help you step-by RangeBooster N™...those that demand higher networking. D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you . Instead of network traffic...call the teenager from being exposed. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual You'll...the DWA-140 RangeBooster N™ USB Adapter is included with this USB Adapter without having to your most...
...simply utilizing your desktop or notebook PC's USB port. Compact in size, robust in the....11g and Draft 802.11n specifications. This USB Adapter supports WPA and WPA2 encryption to prevent... Draft 802.11n wireless connectivity by connecting this USB Adapter to help you step-by RangeBooster N™...those that demand higher networking. D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you . Instead of network traffic...call the teenager from being exposed. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual You'll...the DWA-140 RangeBooster N™ USB Adapter is included with this USB Adapter without having to your most...
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D-Link DWA-140 User Manual Product Overview Features • Compact size for your workspace to a wireless network using WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) providing you a much higher level of security for placement anywhere. • Convenience of Plug & Play installation. • Fully 802.11g compatible.... • Draft 802.11n compliant. • Powered by the USB port; You may also use 802.1x for wireless authentication. • Position the DWA...
D-Link DWA-140 User Manual Product Overview Features • Compact size for your workspace to a wireless network using WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) providing you a much higher level of security for placement anywhere. • Convenience of Plug & Play installation. • Fully 802.11g compatible.... • Draft 802.11n compliant. • Powered by the USB port; You may also use 802.1x for wireless authentication. • Position the DWA...
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... the utilities are not set to Remove Existing Installations If you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in device manager before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters • Disable any built-...in wireless utility for all adapters. Also, if you 've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure any old software: Windows® XP/Vista™ users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or...
... the utilities are not set to Remove Existing Installations If you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in device manager before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters • Disable any built-...in wireless utility for all adapters. Also, if you 've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure any old software: Windows® XP/Vista™ users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or...
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From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. To prevent any unused Ethernet adapters). Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to the left of Network Adapters. Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable. Section 2 - Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual
From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. To prevent any unused Ethernet adapters). Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to the left of Network Adapters. Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable. Section 2 - Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual
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The adapter is now disabled. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. If you would like to disable the adapter. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 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. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. If you would like to disable the adapter. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-140 User Manual Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable.
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Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from ...wireless signal. 4. Position devices so that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range.Typical ranges vary depending on range. Make sure your wireless devices as possible. Be aware of at an angle) for better ... such as far away from your 2.4GHz phone base is minimized. 2. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 10 each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter's range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that is to ...
Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from ...wireless signal. 4. Position devices so that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range.Typical ranges vary depending on range. Make sure your wireless devices as possible. Be aware of at an angle) for better ... such as far away from your 2.4GHz phone base is minimized. 2. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 10 each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter's range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that is to ...
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D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 11 In the run box type "D:\DWA-140.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-140 USB Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-140 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. Section 2 - Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run.
D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 11 In the run box type "D:\DWA-140.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-140 USB Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-140 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. Section 2 - Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run.
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To install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-140, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 12 Section 2 - Click Next By default setup will appear.
To install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-140, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 12 Section 2 - Click Next By default setup will appear.
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Section 2 - Click Next The Wireless Connection Wizard will connect you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). The following instructions will now appear. If you to page 15. Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 13 Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel.
Section 2 - Click Next The Wireless Connection Wizard will connect you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). The following instructions will now appear. If you to page 15. Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 13 Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel.
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Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to establish connectivity. Press the WPS button on your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to complete your wireless network. Click Next to your setup. Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 14 Section 2 -
Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to establish connectivity. Press the WPS button on your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to complete your wireless network. Click Next to your setup. Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 14 Section 2 -
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If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to a wireless network and then click Next. Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to the site survey page. Click Next Click the Scan button to display the site survey page. Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 15 Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Scan to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Section 2 - Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next.
If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to a wireless network and then click Next. Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to the site survey page. Click Next Click the Scan button to display the site survey page. Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 15 Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Scan to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Section 2 - Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next.
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Section 2 - Click Finish D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 16 Click Next to continue. Click Next Click Finish to complete your wireless network. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to your setup. Installation When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to restart my computer now.
Section 2 - Click Finish D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 16 Click Next to continue. Click Next Click Finish to complete your wireless network. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to your setup. Installation When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to restart my computer now.
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Read the following descriptions if you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples.) 1. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? If you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. Select the Hardware Tab. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 38 Section 5 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to Start > My Computer > Properties. Go to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-140.
Read the following descriptions if you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples.) 1. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? If you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. Select the Hardware Tab. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 38 Section 5 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to Start > My Computer > Properties. Go to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-140.
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Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. Click OK to Network Adapters. D-Link DWA-140 USB Adapter Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. D-Link DWA-140 Wireless USB Adapter D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 39 Section 5 - Right-click on D-Link DWA-140 USB Adapter. Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to continue.
Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. Click OK to Network Adapters. D-Link DWA-140 USB Adapter Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. D-Link DWA-140 Wireless USB Adapter D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 39 Section 5 - Right-click on D-Link DWA-140 USB Adapter. Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to continue.
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...the wireless router are functioning properly. Make sure that were previously loaded. 3. If not, there may be a problem with the DWA-140 installed is properly seated in the taskbar. The computer with the broadband connection. • Check that the LED indicators on the WLAN icon in... the computer's USB port. The SSID factory default setting for D-Link products is specified on the settings for the network • In Infrastructure mode, make sure to completely remove drivers...
...the wireless router are functioning properly. Make sure that were previously loaded. 3. If not, there may be a problem with the DWA-140 installed is properly seated in the taskbar. The computer with the broadband connection. • Check that the LED indicators on the WLAN icon in... the computer's USB port. The SSID factory default setting for D-Link products is specified on the settings for the network • In Infrastructure mode, make sure to completely remove drivers...
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...first time it could be quite a task not knowing where to setup, but if you install a wireless network. Wireless Basics Where is expanding everywhere not just at home or office....locations like the freedom of setting up a wireless network. Appendix A - D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 45 Using a D-Link USB Adapter with your home. Wireless network is usually called "hotspots". Tips Here ...telephones, microwaves, and televisions as far away as possible in mind, when you 're installing it 's becoming so popular that the appliances might cause since they operate on same frequency....
...first time it could be quite a task not knowing where to setup, but if you install a wireless network. Wireless Basics Where is expanding everywhere not just at home or office....locations like the freedom of setting up a wireless network. Appendix A - D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 45 Using a D-Link USB Adapter with your home. Wireless network is usually called "hotspots". Tips Here ...telephones, microwaves, and televisions as far away as possible in mind, when you 're installing it 's becoming so popular that the appliances might cause since they operate on same frequency....
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... access to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your IP address, please follow the steps below. To verify your new D-Link wireless adapter and have established a wireless connection, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to run box...
... access to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your IP address, please follow the steps below. To verify your new D-Link wireless adapter and have established a wireless connection, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to run box...
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...of purchase) even if the product is not practical to the contrary. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 53 The license granted respecting any suspected defects with software that case, the product is properly installed on its suppliers under this Limited Warranty will be applied to and does not... cover any refurbished product and any product purchased through the inventory clearance or liquidation sale or other sales in which D-Link delivers the Software will attempt to...
...of purchase) even if the product is not practical to the contrary. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 53 The license granted respecting any suspected defects with software that case, the product is properly installed on its suppliers under this Limited Warranty will be applied to and does not... cover any refurbished product and any product purchased through the inventory clearance or liquidation sale or other sales in which D-Link delivers the Software will attempt to...