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Section 3 - Configuration

Wireless Networks

The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. To connect to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect.

SSID:

MAC:

Signal:

Security:

Channel: Refresh Button:

Connect Button:

Activate Button:

The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the name of the wireless network.

Displays the MAC address of the wireless device.

Displays the Link Quality of the wireless connection.

If there is a “lock” icon, this means the wireless network is secure. You must know the encryption key/security settings to connect.

Displays the channel of the wireless network.

Rescans for available wireless networks in your area.

Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. If the network is secure, a pop-up window will appear. Enter the security information to connect (refer to the Wireless Security section for more information).

Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down menu and click Activate to connect. Allow up to 30 seconds to connect.

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Contents Page Table of Contents ProductPackageOverviewContents Introduction Features Hardware Overview LEDsRemove Existing Installations InstallationGetting Started Disable Other Wireless Adapters Installation Wireless Installation Considerations Adapter Installation Click Install DriversInstallation Click Continue Anyway Installation Link Wireless Connection Manager ConfigurationDouble-click the Wireless Connection Wireless Networks Ssid MACMy Wireless Networks New Button Modify Delete ActivateAdd 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 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-552 Wireless Desktop Adapter DWA-552 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-552 Wireless Adapter Uncheck Hide extension for known file types click on ApplyHow can I troubleshoot distance issues using the DWA-552? 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 DimensionsContacting Technical Support Phone SupportWarranty Limited WarrantyLimited Software Warranty Non-Applicability of WarrantyWhat Is Not Covered Disclaimer of Other WarrantiesLimitation of Liability Governing LawTrademarks Copyright StatementFCC Statement CE Mark WarningFCC Radiation Exposure Statement Radiation Exposure Statement Industry Canada NoticeRegistration