D-Link DWA-54 manual Configuration, Link Wireless Connection Manager

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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 Connection Manager

The D-Link DWA-542 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the management software. The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to the wireless adapter. Double-clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your desktop will start the Configuration.

If you are using Windows® XP, please skip to page 22.

Double-click the Wireless Connection

Manager icon on your desktop.

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Contents Page Table of Contents ProductPackageOverviewContents Introduction Features Wlan LED Hardware OverviewInstallation Remove Existing InstallationsGetting Started Disable Other Wireless Adapters DisableProperties Installation Wireless Installation Considerations Click Install Drivers Adapter InstallationInstallation Click Continue Anyway Installation Configuration Link Wireless Connection ManagerDouble-click the Wireless Connection Wireless Networks New Button Modify Delete Active My Wireless NetworksAdd Profile Modify Profile Support About Windows XP Configuration Utility Disabling The Windows XP Utility Choose a Wireless Network window click ChangeConfiguration What is WEP? Wireless SecurityWhat is WPA? Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager Configure WEPSelect WEP under Set Security Option Using the Windows XP Utility Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Select WPA/WPA2 Passphrase under Set Security Option Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Troubleshooting Right-click on D-Link DWA-542 Wireless Desktop Adapter Cannot connect to the access point or the wireless router DWA-542 Power and Link lights are not onForgot my encryption key Uncheck Hide extension for known file types click on Apply Computer does not recognize the DWA-542 Wireless AdapterHow can I troubleshoot distance issues using the DWA-542? Wireless Basics Wireless Local Area Network Wlan What is Wireless?Wireless Personal Area Network Wpan HomeSmall Office and Home Office Eliminate Interference Centralize your router or Access PointSecurity Wireless ModesCheck your IP address Networking BasicsStep Highlight Internet Protocol TCP/IP and click Properties StepSecurity Technical SpecificationsPhone Support Contacting Technical SupportLimited Warranty WarrantyNon-Applicability of Warranty Limited Software WarrantyDisclaimer of Other Warranties What Is Not CoveredCopyright Statement Limitation of LiabilityGoverning Law TrademarksFCC Statement CE Mark WarningIndustry Canada Notice IC statementIC Radiation Exposure Statement Registration