D-Link d-link wireless manual Getting Started, Remove Existing Installations

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Section 2 - Installation

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 adapter. Also, if you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure any software is uninstalled.

Getting Started

Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following:

Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters

Disable any built-in wireless adapters

Verify the settings such as the SSID and security settings of the network(s) you want to connect to

Remove Existing Installations

If you’ve installed a different manufacture’s adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the software is uninstalled before installing the new software. Some utilities may cause a conflict with the new software. If you plan to use multiple adapters at different times, make sure the utilities are not set to load when your computer boots up. Windows® XP users may use the built-in wireless utility for all adapters.

To remove any old software:

Windows® XP/Vistausers: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs.

Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs.

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Contents Page Table of Contents Troubleshooting Wireless Basics Networking Basics Warranty RegistrationPackage Contents System RequirementsIntroduction Features USB Port Hardware OverviewLink Light Getting Started InstallationRemove Existing Installations Properties Disable Other Wireless AdaptersDisable Installation Wireless Installation Considerations Software Installation Click Install DriversWindows Vista Installation If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel Push Button Configuration PBC Installation Installation Windows XP Installation Installation Push Button Configuration PBC Installation Installation Double-click theWirelessConnection ConfigurationLink Wireless Connection Manager Wireless Networks Windows VistaWi-Fi Protected Setup WPS Personal Identification Number PIN Configuration My Wireless Networks New Button Modify Delete ActiveAdd Profile Modify Profile Support About Windows XP Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPS Personal Identification Number PIN Configuration My Wireless Networks Add Profile Modify Profile Support About Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows Vista Configuration Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows XP Choose a Wireless Network window click Change Disabling The Windows XP UtilityConfiguration Wireless Security What is WPA? Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the D-Link UtilityModify Select WPA/WPA2 Passphrase under Set Security Option Using the Windows Vista Utility Security Using the Windows XP Utility Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Windows XP Configure Select 802.1x under Set Security OptionWindows XP Troubleshooting How do I know if my adapter is installed properly?WUA-1340 Cardbus Adapter Computer does not recognize the WUA-1340 Wireless Adapter Troubleshooting Wireless Basics What is Wireless? Wireless Local Area Network WlanSmall Office and Home Office Wireless Personal Area Network WpanHome Centralize your router or Access Point Eliminate InterferenceWireless Modes SecurityNetworking Basics Check your IP addressWindows XP/2000 Users Windows Vista UsersStatically Assign an IP address Windows XP/2000 UsersWindows Vista Users Technical Specifications HumidityContacting Technical Support Phone SupportWarranty Limited WarrantyLimited Software Warranty Non-Applicability of WarrantyWhat Is Not Covered Disclaimer of Other WarrantiesLimitation of Liability Governing LawTrademarks Copyright StatementCE Mark Warning FCC StatementRegistration