D-Link DWA-652 Product Manual

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2D-Link DWA-652 User Manual Table of Contents Product Overview ........................................................3 Package Contents .....................................................3 System Requirements ........................................

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3D-Link DWA-652 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview • D-Link DWA-652 Xtreme N ™ Notebook Adapter • Manual and Warranty on CD • D-Link Wireless Connection Manager on CD System Requirements • A laptop computer with an available 32-bit C...

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4D-Link DWA-652 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction The D-Link Xtreme N ™ Notebook Adapter (DWA-652) is a draft 802.11n client device that delivers unrivaled wireless performance for your notebook computer. With the DWA-65...

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5D-Link DWA-652 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview • Faster Wireless Networking - Enable wireless connectivity on your notebook computer with the DWA-652. With the performance of D-Link’s Xtreme N ™ line of wireless products,...

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6D-Link DWA-652 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs Activity LED A blinking light indicates data is being transmitted. Link LED A steady light indicates a connection to a wireless network. ...

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7D-Link DWA-652 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Getting Started Installation This section will walk you through the installation process. If you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in device manager before installing your D-Link...

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8D-Link DWA-652 User Manual Section 2 - 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 the wireless ad...

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9D-Link DWA-652 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Click Yes to disable the adapter. The adapter is now disabled. When disabled, a red X will be displayed. Disabling the adapter will not remove the drivers. If you would like to use the...

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10D-Link DWA-652 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless netwo...

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11D-Link DWA-652 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-652 Notebook Adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Turn on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-652 Driver CD in t...

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12D-Link DWA-652 User Manual Section 2 - Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. By default setup will install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-652, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. To i...

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13D-Link DWA-652 User Manual Section 2 - Installation The D-Link configuration wizard will now appear. If you are using Windows ® XP (SP2), you will have the option to use either the D-Link manager or the built-in Windows ® Wireless u...

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14D-Link DWA-652 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Click Finish to continue. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now. Click Next Click Finish ...

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15D-Link DWA-652 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Configuration This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link wireless adapter using the D-Link Utility as well as the Windows ® XP Zero Configuration Utility. D-Link Wireless ...

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16D-Link DWA-652 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Networks The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the name of the wireless network. Displays the MAC address of the wireless device. Displays the Link Quality of the wireless...

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17D-Link DWA-652 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration My Wireless Networks The My Wireless Networks page will allow you to create, edit, and delete wireless network profiles. Every time you connect to a network using the Wireless Networks page, a...

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18D-Link DWA-652 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Add Profile You may add a new network by clicking the New button from the My Wireless Networks page. Profile Name: SSID: Enter a name for your profile (e.g. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Ente...

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19D-Link DWA-652 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Modify Profile You may edit an existing profile by clicking the Modify button from the My Wireless Networks page. Profile Name: SSID: Enter a name for your profile (e.g. Home, Office, Coff...

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20D-Link DWA-652 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Support If you need help, click the Support button. A pane will appear to the right of the utility which will display information about the utility. ...

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21D-Link DWA-652 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration The About screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the DWA-652. About ...

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22D-Link DWA-652 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Windows ® XP Configuration Utility Windows ® XP users may use the built-in wireless utility. The following instructions are for Service Pack 2 users. If you are using Windows ® 2000, you...

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23D-Link DWA-652 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Disabling The Windows ® XP Utility If you want to use the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager you must disable the Windows ® XP wireless utility. Right-click on the wireless computer icon in ...

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24D-Link DWA-652 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window, uncheck Use Windows ® to configure my wireless network settings and then click OK. Double-click the Wireless Conection Manager i...

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25D-Link DWA-652 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DWA-652 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (W...

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26D-Link DWA-652 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security What is WPA? WPA, or Wi-Fi Protected Access, is a Wi-Fi standard that was designed to improve the security features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). The 2 major improvements over WEP: �...

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27D-Link DWA-652 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WEP Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are join...

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28D-Link DWA-652 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. make sure you enter the WEP key exactly the same on all wireless devices. I...

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29D-Link DWA-652 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WEP Using the Windows ® XP Utility It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an exist...

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30D-Link DWA-652 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security 3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the WEP key and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify...

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31D-Link DWA-652 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager It is recommended to enable WPA-PSK on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapt...

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32D-Link DWA-652 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security It is recommended to enable WPA-PSK on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. Make sure you enter the passphrase exactly the same on all wireless dev...

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33D-Link DWA-652 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the Windows ® XP Utility It is recommended to enable WPA-PSK on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you ...

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34D-Link DWA-652 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security 3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the WPA-PSK passphrase and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection f...

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35D-Link DWA-652 User Manual Section 5 - Troubleshooting 1. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? Select the Hardware Tab. Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation ...

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36D-Link DWA-652 User Manual Section 5 - Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link DWA-652 Xtreme N Notebook Adapter. Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. Look under ...

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37D-Link DWA-652 User Manual Section 5 - Troubleshooting Make sure that the DWA-652 Wireless Adapter is properly seated in the computer’s cardbus slot. If Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the adapter, make sure to completely r...

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38D-Link DWA-652 User Manual Section 5 - Troubleshooting Check that the Network Connection for the wireless client is configured properly. Select AP (Infrastructure) when connecting to an access point and select Ad-Hoc mode when connecting without...

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39D-Link DWA-652 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. ...

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40D-Link DWA-652 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics What is Wireless? Wireless or Wi-Fi technology is another way of connecting your computer to the network without using wires. Wi-Fi uses radio frequency to connect wirelessly, so you have the...

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41D-Link DWA-652 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) Bluetooth is the industry standard wireless technology used for WPAN. Bluetooth devices in WPAN operate in a range up to 30 feet away. Compared to WLAN t...

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42D-Link DWA-652 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Where is wireless used? Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or office. People like the freedom of mobility and it’s becoming so popular that more and more publ...

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43D-Link DWA-652 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Security Don’t let your next-door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by turning on the WPA or WEP security feature on the router. Refe...

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44D-Link DWA-652 User Manual Appendix B - Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless ro...

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45D-Link DWA-652 User Manual Appendix B - Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Step 1 Windows ® XP - Click o...

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46D-Link DWA-652 User Manual Appendix C - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11n (draft) • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.11b Interface 32-bit Cardbus Frequency Range 2.4GHz to 2.462GHz Security •...

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47D-Link DWA-652 User Manual Appendix D - Contacting Technical Support Contacting Technical Support U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our web site or by phone. Before you contact technical support, please have t...

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48D-Link DWA-652 User Manual Appendix E - Warranty Warranty Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limited Warranty: • Only to the person or entity that originally purchased the pro...

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49D-Link DWA-652 User Manual Appendix E - Warranty Limited Software Warranty: D-Link warrants that the software portion of the product (“Software”) will substantially conform to D-Link’s then current functional specifications for the Software...

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50D-Link DWA-652 User Manual Appendix E - Warranty • After an RMA number is issued, the defective product must be packaged securely in the original or other suitable shipping package to ensure that it will not be damaged in transit, and the RMA nu...

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51D-Link DWA-652 User Manual Appendix E - Warranty IF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED IN ANY TERRITORY WHERE A PRODUCT IS SOLD, THE DURATION OF SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FO...

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52D-Link DWA-652 User Manual Appendix E - Warranty CE Mark Warning: This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. FCC Statement: Th...

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53D-Link DWA-652 User Manual Appendix E - Warranty For detailed warranty information applicable to products purchased outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local D-Link office. Industry Canada Notice: This device complies with...

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54D-Link DWA-652 User Manual Appendix F - Registration Version 1.0 August 21, 2006 Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Registration ...