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  • 34D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Appendix B - Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link wireless adapter and have established a wireless connection, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the s

  • D-Link DWA-131, 27D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Section 5 - Troubleshooting Make sure that the DWA-131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter is properly seated in the computer’s USB port. If Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the adapter, make sure to completely remove drivers that were previously loaded. 2. The computer does not recognize the DWA-131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter. • Check that the LED indicators for the broadband modem are indicating normal activity. If not, there may be a problem with the broadband connection. • Check that the LED indicators on t

  • D-Link DWA-131, 19D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Section 4 - Connecting to a Wireless Network You will then be prompted to enter the network security key (Wi-Fi password) for the wireless network. Enter the password into the box and click Next. If you wish to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect to the router, you can also press the WPS button on your router at this point to enable the WPS function. When you have established a successful connection to a wireless network, the word Connected will appear next to the name of the network to which you are connected.

  • D-Link DWA-131, 13D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Section 3 - Using SoftAP The DWA-131’s SoftAP feature allows you to use the device as an access point. This means that wireless clients can connect to the computer the DWA-131 is plugged into, and share its Internet connection. Note: Using the SoftAP feature will temporarily disable the DWA-131’s wireless client functionality. Note: The SoftAP feature supports a maximum of six wireless clients. To begin, ensure that you have installed the SoftAP feature (see Installation on page 7 for instructions how to do this). Run the Portable WiFi application on your computer. On Windows, this can be found in the Start menu. The

  • D-Link DWA-131, 9D-Link DWA-131 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 adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable.

  • D-Link DWA-131, 12D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Section 2 - Installation When the installation nishes, click Complete. The DWA-131 driver is now installed. You may now insert the DWA-131 into your computer’s USB port, and connect to a wireless network using your computer’s operating system. See Connecting to a Wireless Network on page 16 for information about how to connect to your network using your DWA-131. If you chose to install the driver without the SoftAP feature but now wish to install the SoftAP feature, re-run the installation soft

  • D-Link DWA-131, 15D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Section 3 - Using SoftAP To turn o SoftAP mode and switch the DWA-131 back to the wireless client mode, right-click on the Portable WiFi icon and select Station Mode. This will exit the Portable WiFi app and restore your previous network connection using the DWA-131 as a client (if you had congured it to connect automatically). The SoftAP feature also includes a handy Diagnostic Tool to detect errors in the DWA-131’s access point functionality. To run the Diagnostic Tool, right-click on the Portable WiFi icon and select Diagnostic Tool. The D-Link Diagnostic Tool wil

  • D-Link DWA-131, 3D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview • D-Link DWA-131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter • 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 ® 8, Windows ® 7 • CD-ROM Drive • 300 MHz processor and at least 64MB of RAM • A 802.11n, 802.11b or 802.11g access point or wireless router Product Overview Package Contents

  • 8D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. To prevent any conicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Propertie

  • 24D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Section 4 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 5. Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router.

  • D-Link DWA-131, 26D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Section 5 - Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link DWA-131 USB Adapter. Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Click OK to continue. D-Link DWA-131 USB Adapter D-Link DWA-131 Wireless USB Adapter

  • D-Link DWA-131, 36D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Appendix C - Technical Specications Technical Specications Standards • IEEE 802.11n • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.11b Bus Type • USB 2.0 (1.1 compatible) Security • WPA/WPA2 - Wi-Fi Protected Access (TKIP, MIC, AES, IV Expansion, Shared Key Authentication) • WPS (PIN and PBC) Media Access Control • CSMA/CA with ACK Frequency Range • 2.4 GHz to 2.4835 GHz Modulation Technology • Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) • Complementary Code Keying (CCK) Operating Voltage • 5 V DC +/- 10% Operating Temperature • 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 1

  • D-Link DWA-131, 32D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Where is wireless used? Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or oce. People like the freedom of mobility and it’s becoming so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract people. The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”. Using a D-Link USB adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote locations like: airports, hotels, coee shops, libraries, restaurants, and convention centers. Wireless net

  • D-Link DWA-131, 30D-Link DWA-131 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 freedom to connect computers anywhere in your home or oce network. Why D-Link Wireless? D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can aord. D-Link has all the products you need to build your networ

  • D-Link DWA-131, 21D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Section 4 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to Networking Basics on page 34 for more information.

  • D-Link DWA-131, 18D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Section 4 - Connecting to a Wireless Network It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before conguring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key (Wi-Fi password) being used. To join an existing network, locate the wireless network icon in the taskbar, next to the time display. Wireless Icon Clicking on this icon will display a list of wireless networks which are within conne

  • D-Link DWA-131, 23D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Section 4 - Connecting to a Wireless Network 3. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click the Connect button. 4. The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router.

  • D-Link DWA-131, 25D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Section 5 - Troubleshooting 1. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? Click Device Manager. Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-131. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. The examples below are illustrated in Windows ® 7. If you have a dierent operating system, the process on your computer will be similar. Go to Start > Computer (right-click) > Properties. This will bring up the System

  • D-Link DWA-131, 28D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Section 5 - Troubleshooting Check that the Network Connection for the wireless client is congured properly. Select AP (Infrastructure) when connecting to an access point. Double-click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar > click on Conguration to change the settings for the wireless adapter. If Security is enabled, make sure that the correct encryption keys are entered on both the DWA-131 and the access point. Double-click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar > click Encryption. Check to see that the key selected is set to the same key as other devices on the network.

  • D-Link DWA-131, 22D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Section 4 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Conguring Wireless Security It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before conguring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used. 2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. 1. Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Wireles

  • D-Link DWA-131, 10D-Link DWA-131 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 network. Keep in mind that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link adapter and other network de

  • D-Link DWA-131, 17D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Section 4 - Connecting to a Wireless Network You will then be prompted to enter the network security key (Wi-Fi password) for the wireless network. Enter the password into the box and click Join. Note: To avoid having to enter your network security key each time you connect, check Remember this network. Once the connection is successfully established, you will see a check by the name of your wireless network.

  • D-Link DWA-131, 33D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics There are basically two modes of networking: • Infrastructure – All wireless clients will connect to an access point or wireless router. • Ad hoc – Directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to-peer communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer. An Infrastructure network contains an access point or wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless router or access point. An ad hoc network contains only clients, such as laptops with wireless USB adapters. All the adapters must be in ad hoc mode to communicate. Wireless Modes

  • D-Link DWA-131, 2D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Table of Contents Product Overview .............................................................. 3 Package Contents ......................................................................... 3 System Requirements ................................................................. 3 Introduction ................................................................................... 4 Features ............................................................................................ 5 Hardware Overview .....................................................................6 Installation ..............

  • D-Link DWA-131, 20D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Section 4 - Connecting to a Wireless Network Using Windows 7 Windows 7 users may use the built-in wireless utility to connect to a wireless network. If you are using another company’s utility or Windows 2000, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Most utilities will have a “site survey” option similar to the Windows 7 utility as seen below. If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the center of the bubble to access the utility. You can also

  • 5D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Features • Compact size for placement anywhere • Convenience of Plug & Play installation • Fully 802.11g compatible • 802.11n compliant • Powered by the USB port; no external power source required • USB 2.0 standard * • You can securely connect to a wireless network using WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) providing you a mu

  • D-Link DWA-131, 16D-Link DWA-131 User Manual Section 4 - Connecting to a Wireless Network It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before conguring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key (Wi-Fi password) being used. To quickly access your Wi-Fi information and settings, click the Wi-Fi icon on the menu bar. Connecting to a Wireless Network Using Mac OS Clicking on this icon will display a list

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