D-Link DWA-111 manual Introduction

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Section 1 - Product Overview

Introduction

D-Link, the industry pioneer in wireless networking, introduces the DWA-111 Wireless USB Adapter, part of the Wireless G family of 802.11g wireless networking devices.

Using the DWA-111 Wireless USB Adapter, you can now enable 802.11g wireless connectivity for your PC using the convenience and speed of a USB 2.0 interface**. Featuring the latest in wireless technology, the DWA-111 delivers incredibly fast performance and industrywide compatibility. By adhering to the 802.11g wireless standard, the DWA-111 is capable of streaming video and transferring large files across a wireless network.

The DWA-111 Wireless USB Adapter includes an easy-to-use configuration that discovers available wireless networks wherever you go. The utility can also create detailed connectivity profiles to save your most frequently used networks. You can also enable support for WPA and 802.1x, for better data encryption and user authentication.

The DWA-111 is a Wireless USB 2.0 adapter that installs quickly and easily into any desktop or laptop PC with an available USB port. You can simply plug in the DWA-111 to enjoy the freedom of wireless networking. When used with other D-Link Wireless G products in their default configuration, the DWA-111 automatically discovers and connects to the wireless network.

Like all other D-Link wireless adapters, the DWA-111 Wireless USB Adapter can be used in peer-to-peer mode (ad-hoc) to directly connect to other 802.11b/g wirelessly enabled computers for direct file sharing, or in client mode (infrastructure) to connect with wireless access points or routers.

*Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range.

**Compatible with USB 1.1 port. If used with 1.1 port, throughput may be diminished.

D-Link DWA-111 User Manual

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Contents Page Table of Contents Package Contents System RequirementsIntroduction Features Link Light Hardware OverviewUSB Port Remove Existing Installations InstallationGetting Started Disable Other Wireless Adapters Installation Wireless Installation Considerations Software Installation Click Install DriversInstallation D-Link configuration wizard will now appear Installation Configuration Link Configuration UtilityWireless Networks My Wireless Networks New Button Modify Delete ActiveAdd Profile Modify Profile Support About Windows XP Configuration Utility Choose a Wireless Network window click Change Advanced Disabling The Windows XP UtilityConfiguration Wireless Security What is WEP?What is WPA? Configure WEP Using the D-Link UtilitySelect WEP under Set Security Option Using the Windows XP Utility Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Select WPA/WPA2 Passphrase under Set Security Option Using the Windows XP Utility Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Configure Select 802.1x under Set Security OptionTroubleshooting Right-click on D-Link DWA-111 USB Adapter Computer does not recognize the DWA-111 Wireless Adapter Troubleshooting Wireless Basics What is Wireless? Wireless Local Area Network WlanHome Wireless Personal Area Network WpanSmall Office and Home Office Centralize your router or Access Point Eliminate InterferenceWireless Modes SecurityNetworking Basics Check your IP addressStep Step Highlight Internet Protocol TCP/IP and click PropertiesTechnical Specifications SecurityHumidity