D-Link DWA-54 manual Windows XP Configuration Utility

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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 must use the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager. Please refer to page 15.

If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the center of the bubble to access the utility.

Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner next to the time). Select View Available Wireless Networks.

The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on a network and click the Connect button.

Refer to the Wireless Security section for information on connecting to a secure network.

If you want to use the D-Link manager instead of the Windows®

XP wireless utility, refer to the next page.

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Contents Page Table of Contents ProductPackageOverviewContents Introduction Features Hardware Overview Wlan LEDRemove Existing Installations InstallationGetting Started Disable Disable Other Wireless AdaptersProperties Installation Wireless Installation Considerations Adapter Installation Click Install DriversInstallation Click Continue Anyway Installation Link Wireless Connection Manager ConfigurationDouble-click the Wireless Connection Wireless 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 Disabling The Windows XP UtilityConfiguration Wireless Security What is WEP?What is WPA? Configure WEP Using the D-Link Wireless Connection ManagerSelect 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 DWA-542 Power and Link lights are not on Cannot connect to the access point or the wireless routerForgot my encryption key Computer does not recognize the DWA-542 Wireless Adapter Uncheck Hide extension for known file types click on ApplyHow can I troubleshoot distance issues using the DWA-542? 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 SecurityContacting Technical Support Phone SupportWarranty Limited WarrantyLimited Software Warranty Non-Applicability of WarrantyWhat Is Not Covered Disclaimer of Other WarrantiesTrademarks Limitation of LiabilityGoverning Law Copyright StatementCE Mark Warning FCC StatementIC statement Industry Canada NoticeIC Radiation Exposure Statement Registration