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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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...Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual Product Overview Introduction The DWA-140 RangeBooster N™ USB Adapter is designed for use in bigger homes and for those that demand higher networking. D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you . Enjoy the...-140 can enable Draft 802.11n wireless connectivity by connecting this USB Adapter to prevent outside intrusion and protect your desktop or notebook PC. Powered by -step through the installation process. This USB Adapter supports WPA and WPA2 encryption to a RangeBooster N™ ...
...Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual Product Overview Introduction The DWA-140 RangeBooster N™ USB Adapter is designed for use in bigger homes and for those that demand higher networking. D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you . Enjoy the...-140 can enable Draft 802.11n wireless connectivity by connecting this USB Adapter to prevent outside intrusion and protect your desktop or notebook PC. Powered by -step through the installation process. This USB Adapter supports WPA and WPA2 encryption to a RangeBooster N™ ...
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...the best reception possible. • Supports Infrastructure networks via an access point • User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities. * Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual You may also use 802.1x for wireless authentication. • Position the DWA-140 almost anywhere in your... 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...
...the best reception possible. • Supports Infrastructure networks via an access point • User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities. * Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual You may also use 802.1x for wireless authentication. • Position the DWA-140 almost anywhere in your... 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...
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...SSID and security settings of the network(s) you want to connect to load when your D-Link adapter. Also, if you 've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the software is uninstalled. Some utilities may use multiple adapters at different ... Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual To remove any software is uninstalled before installing your computer boots up. Windows® XP users may cause a conflict with the new software. If you ...
...SSID and security settings of the network(s) you want to connect to load when your D-Link adapter. Also, if you 've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the software is uninstalled. Some utilities may use multiple adapters at different ... Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual To remove any software is uninstalled before installing your computer boots up. Windows® XP users may cause a conflict with the new software. If you ...
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To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable and select Disable. Right-click the adapter you would like to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Section 2 - Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter.
To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable and select Disable. Right-click the adapter you would like to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Section 2 - Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters. Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter.
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When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. If you would like to disable the adapter. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual Section 2 - 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. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. The adapter is now disabled.
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...1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that is as far away from virtually anywhere within the operating range of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may degrade dramatically or drop completely. ...will degrade your wireless connection may limit the range.Typical ranges vary depending on range. Make sure your 2.4GHz phone base is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at an angle) for better reception. 3. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless...
...1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that is as far away from virtually anywhere within the operating range of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may degrade dramatically or drop completely. ...will degrade your wireless connection may limit the range.Typical ranges vary depending on range. Make sure your 2.4GHz phone base is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at an angle) for better reception. 3. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless...
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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 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. Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-140 USB Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 11 Section 2 -
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 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. Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-140 USB Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 11 Section 2 -
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Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. 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. Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Section 2 - Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 12
Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. 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. Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Section 2 - Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 12
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If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. If you to page 15. The following instructions will now appear. Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 13 Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. 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). Section 2 -
If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. If you to page 15. The following instructions will now appear. Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 13 Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. 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). Section 2 -
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Click Next to your wireless network. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to complete your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. Section 2 - Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 14 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 setup.
Click Next to your wireless network. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to complete your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. Section 2 - Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 14 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 setup.
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Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 15 Section 2 - If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Scan to the site survey page. Click Next Click the Scan button to a wireless network and then click Next. Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to display a list of wireless networks (site survey).
Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Click Next D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 15 Section 2 - If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Scan to the site survey page. Click Next Click the Scan button to a wireless network and then click Next. Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to display a list of wireless networks (site survey).
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Click Next Click Finish to complete your wireless network. Click Next to continue. Click Finish D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 16 Section 2 - 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.
Click Next Click Finish to complete your wireless network. Click Next to continue. Click Finish D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 16 Section 2 - 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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How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? Section 5 - Select the Hardware Tab. If you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. Read the following examples.) 1. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 38 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to the following descriptions if you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-140. Go to Start > My Computer > Properties.
How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? Section 5 - Select the Hardware Tab. If you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. Read the following examples.) 1. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 38 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to the following descriptions if you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-140. Go to Start > My Computer > Properties.
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D-Link DWA-140 USB Adapter Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Click OK to Network Adapters. Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link DWA-140 Wireless USB Adapter D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 39 Section 5 - Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to continue. 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. Click OK to Network Adapters. Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link DWA-140 Wireless USB Adapter D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 39 Section 5 - Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to continue. Right-click on D-Link DWA-140 USB Adapter.
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... are firmly connected. • Check that the LED indicators on the WLAN icon in the computer's USB port. The computer with the broadband connection. • Check that the IP Address, subnet mask, ...DNS settings are indicating normal activity. If not, there may be a problem with the DWA-140 installed is unable to connect to completely remove drivers that the LED indicators for the broadband modem are ...Service Set Identifier (SSID) is specified on the settings for D-Link products is properly seated in the taskbar. The computer does not recognize the DWA-140 Wireless Adapter....
... are firmly connected. • Check that the LED indicators on the WLAN icon in the computer's USB port. The computer with the broadband connection. • Check that the IP Address, subnet mask, ...DNS settings are indicating normal activity. If not, there may be a problem with the DWA-140 installed is unable to connect to completely remove drivers that the LED indicators for the broadband modem are ...Service Set Identifier (SSID) is specified on the settings for D-Link products is properly seated in the taskbar. The computer does not recognize the DWA-140 Wireless Adapter....
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... in a centralized location within your home. Using a D-Link USB Adapter with your laptop, you place the router/access point... Centralize your router or Access Point Make sure you can access the hotspot to connect to extend the range. Eliminate Interference Place home appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, and televisions as far away as possible...signal to Internet from the router/access point. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 45 If you have a two-story home, you install a wireless network. Try to help you 're installing it for the best performance. That's why we...
... in a centralized location within your home. Using a D-Link USB Adapter with your laptop, you place the router/access point... Centralize your router or Access Point Make sure you can access the hotspot to connect to extend the range. Eliminate Interference Place home appliances such as cordless telephones, microwaves, and televisions as far away as possible...signal to Internet from the router/access point. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 45 If you have a two-story home, you install a wireless network. Try to help you 're installing it for the best performance. That's why we...
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..., and the default gateway of your router. You may block a DHCP request on your adapter. Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your IP address, please follow the steps below. Windows Vista™ Users • Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. Some firewall ...• At the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter. • This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway of your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on newly installed adapters. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 47
..., and the default gateway of your router. You may block a DHCP request on your adapter. Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your IP address, please follow the steps below. Windows Vista™ Users • Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. Some firewall ...• At the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter. • This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway of your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on newly installed adapters. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 47
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...90) days ("Software Warranty Period"), provided that the Software is attributable to the original purchase point based on its documentation. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 53 provided that substantially conforms to the same limitations and exclusions. Submitting A Claim: The customer shall return...the Software. If the product is first returned to replace the non-conforming Software, the price paid that is properly installed on which D-Link, the sellers, or the liquidators expressly disclaim their receipt (proof of the product (such as described herein, notwithstanding anything...
...90) days ("Software Warranty Period"), provided that the Software is attributable to the original purchase point based on its documentation. D-Link DWA-140 User Manual 53 provided that substantially conforms to the same limitations and exclusions. Submitting A Claim: The customer shall return...the Software. If the product is first returned to replace the non-conforming Software, the price paid that is properly installed on which D-Link, the sellers, or the liquidators expressly disclaim their receipt (proof of the product (such as described herein, notwithstanding anything...