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... 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 Wireless Networks 22 Add Profile 23...174; 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 37...
... 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 Wireless Networks 22 Add Profile 23...174; 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 37...
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Section 1 - Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link DWA-140 RangeBooster N™ USB Adapter • 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...
Section 1 - Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link DWA-140 RangeBooster N™ USB Adapter • 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...
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... and superior reception than 802.11g*. Powered by -step through the installation process. D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you . Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Environmental conditions will vary. Section 1 - Enjoy the many benefits of network traffic,... Product Overview Introduction The DWA-140 RangeBooster N™ USB Adapter is included with this USB Adapter without having to call the teenager from virtually anywhere in bigger homes and for desktop or notebook PCs. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual Instead of stringing Ethernet...
... and superior reception than 802.11g*. Powered by -step through the installation process. D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you . Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Environmental conditions will vary. Section 1 - Enjoy the many benefits of network traffic,... Product Overview Introduction The DWA-140 RangeBooster N™ USB Adapter is included with this USB Adapter without having to call the teenager from virtually anywhere in bigger homes and for desktop or notebook PCs. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual Instead of stringing Ethernet...
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... is uninstalled. To remove any built-in wireless utility for all adapters. Also, if you want to connect to load when your D-Link adapter. If you plan to use the built-in wireless adapters • Verify the settings such as the SSID and security settings...set to Remove Existing Installations If you through the installation process. Getting Started Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters • Disable any old software: Windows® XP/Vista™ users: Click Start > ...
... is uninstalled. To remove any built-in wireless utility for all adapters. Also, if you want to connect to load when your D-Link adapter. If you plan to use the built-in wireless adapters • Verify the settings such as the SSID and security settings...set to Remove Existing Installations If you through the installation process. Getting Started Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters • Disable any old software: Windows® XP/Vista™ users: Click Start > ...
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Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). To prevent 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 - From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual
Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). To prevent 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 - From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual
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The adapter is now disabled. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual Disabling the adapter will be displayed. If you would like to disable the adapter. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. Section 2 - When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers.
The adapter is now disabled. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual Disabling the adapter will be displayed. If you would like to disable the adapter. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. Section 2 - When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers.
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... on the types of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range.Typical ranges vary depending on range. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices... far away from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your wireless devices as possible. each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter's range from your devices so that the signal passes through a wall or ceiling (instead of walls or ceilings is 1.5 feet thick...
... on the types of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range.Typical ranges vary depending on range. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices... far away from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your wireless devices as possible. each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter's range from your devices so that the signal passes through a wall or ceiling (instead of walls or ceilings is 1.5 feet thick...
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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. In the run box type "D:\DWA-140.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer, go to Start > Run. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 11 Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-140 USB Adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Turn on 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. In the run box type "D:\DWA-140.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer, go to Start > Run. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 11 Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-140 USB Adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Turn on your CD-ROM drive).
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Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. The following instructions will now appear. If you to page 15. 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). Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 13 If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Section 2 -
Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. The following instructions will now appear. If you to page 15. 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). Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 13 If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Section 2 -
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...Double-click the Wireless Connection 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-140 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the Windows® XP Zero Configuration Utility. ...Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® Vista™ please skip to page 27 or Windows® XP skip to page 29. Configuration Configuration This...
...Double-click the Wireless Connection 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-140 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the Windows® XP Zero Configuration Utility. ...Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® Vista™ please skip to page 27 or Windows® XP skip to page 29. Configuration Configuration This...
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...pushing the physical button on WPS, visit the Wi-Fi Alliance website at www.wi-fi.org. A connection can be established by the wireless adapter's utility. Refer to the next page for easy setup of the WPS-enabled wireless router or access point connects you to other WPS-enabled devices.... D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 19 For more information. Section 3 - "Push Button Configuration" (PBC) is recommended to page 14. It is a virtual button in...
...pushing the physical button on WPS, visit the Wi-Fi Alliance website at www.wi-fi.org. A connection can be established by the wireless adapter's utility. Refer to the next page for easy setup of the WPS-enabled wireless router or access point connects you to other WPS-enabled devices.... D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 19 For more information. Section 3 - "Push Button Configuration" (PBC) is recommended to page 14. It is a virtual button in...
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When this screen appears, you have successfully established connectivity. Click Finish D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 21 Configuration The adapter will try to establish connectivity to complete your access point or wireless router. Click Finish to your setup. Section 3 -
When this screen appears, you have successfully established connectivity. Click Finish D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 21 Configuration The adapter will try to establish connectivity to complete your access point or wireless router. Click Finish to your setup. Section 3 -
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...) and click the Connect button. If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the centre of your wireless adapter for your wireless adapter. Select Connect to the Networking Basics section in your system tray (lower-right corner next to access the utility. Refer ...to a network. Section 3 - or Right-click on a network (displayed using another company's utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to a wireless network. D-Link...
...) and click the Connect button. If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the centre of your wireless adapter for your wireless adapter. Select Connect to the Networking Basics section in your system tray (lower-right corner next to access the utility. Refer ...to a network. Section 3 - or Right-click on a network (displayed using another company's utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to a wireless network. D-Link...
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..." option similar to a Wireless Network Using Windows® XP Windows® XP users may use the built-in your area. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 29 If you are for more information. Click on the wireless computer icon in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility...). If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the center of your wireless adapter for your wireless adapter. Refer to access the utility. Section 3 - Select View Available Wireless Networks. The following instructions are using the SSID)...
..." option similar to a Wireless Network Using Windows® XP Windows® XP users may use the built-in your area. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 29 If you are for more information. Click on the wireless computer icon in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility...). If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the center of your wireless adapter for your wireless adapter. Refer to access the utility. Section 3 - Select View Available Wireless Networks. The following instructions are using the SSID)...
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... being used. 1. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your wireless router or access point. Section 4 - D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 31 Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager It is using WPA-PSK, the screen (as it . ...4. If you will need to the next page. If the network is recommended to the bottom-right) will hide it is on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. Enter...
... being used. 1. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your wireless router or access point. Section 4 - D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 31 Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager It is using WPA-PSK, the screen (as it . ...4. If you will need to the next page. If the network is recommended to the bottom-right) will hide it is on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. Enter...
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Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your wireless router or access point. 5. Section 4 - Click OK to connect to connect. Select WPA/WPA2 Passphrase under Set Security Option. 3. Select TKIP ... existing profile and click Modify. 2. Allow up to 30 seconds to the network. Click on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 32 Wireless Security It is on all wireless devices. 1. Make sure you enter the passphrase exactly the same on your desktop.
Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your wireless router or access point. 5. Section 4 - Click OK to connect to connect. Select WPA/WPA2 Passphrase under Set Security Option. 3. Select TKIP ... existing profile and click Modify. 2. Allow up to 30 seconds to the network. Click on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 32 Wireless Security It is on all wireless devices. 1. Make sure you enter the passphrase exactly the same on your desktop.
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... connect to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using Windows® Vista It is recommended to a network. 2. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 33 Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to and click Connect. Section 4 - Select Connect to enable wireless security (WPA...
... connect to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using Windows® Vista It is recommended to a network. 2. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 33 Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to and click Connect. Section 4 - Select Connect to enable wireless security (WPA...
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... right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Section 4 - D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 35 Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to enable WPA-PSK on the wireless computer icon in your wireless...
... right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Section 4 - D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 35 Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to enable WPA-PSK on the wireless computer icon in your wireless...
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How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 38 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 examples.) 1. Select the Hardware Tab. 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. Section 5 -
How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 38 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 examples.) 1. Select the Hardware Tab. 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. Section 5 -
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D-Link DWA-140 USB Adapter Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. Click OK to Network Adapters. D-Link DWA-140 Wireless USB Adapter D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 39 Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to continue. Section 5 - Right-click on D-Link DWA-140 USB Adapter.
D-Link DWA-140 USB Adapter Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. Click OK to Network Adapters. D-Link DWA-140 Wireless USB Adapter D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 39 Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to continue. Section 5 - Right-click on D-Link DWA-140 USB Adapter.