D-Link DWA-55 manual Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Product Overview	3
Package Contents	3
System Requirements	3
Introduction	4
Features	5
Hardware Overview	6
LEDs	6
Installation	7
Getting Started	7
Remove Existing Installations	7
Disable Other Wireless Adapters	8
Wireless Installation Considerations	10
Adapter Installation	11
Configuration	15
D-Link Wireless Connection Manager	15
Wireless Networks	16
My Wireless Networks	17
Support	20
About	21
Windows® XP Configuration Utility	22
Disabling The Windows® XP Utility	23
Wireless Security	25
What is WEP?	25

What is WPA?	26
Configure WEP	27
Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager	27
Using the Windows® XP Utility	29
Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase	31
Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager	31
Using the Windows® XP Utility	33
Configure WPA/WPA2	35
Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager	35
Troubleshooting	36
Wireless Basics	41
Networking Basics	46
Check your IP address	46
Statically Assign an IP address	47
Technical Specifications	48
Contacting Technical Support	49
Warranty	50
Registration	56

D-Link DWA-552 User Manual

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Contents Page Table of Contents ProductPackageOverviewContents Introduction Features Hardware Overview LEDsGetting Started InstallationRemove Existing Installations Disable Other Wireless Adapters Installation Wireless Installation Considerations Adapter Installation Click Install DriversInstallation Click Continue Anyway Installation Double-click the Wireless Connection ConfigurationLink Wireless Connection Manager 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 Forgot my encryption key Cannot connect to the access point or the wireless routerDWA-552 Power and Link lights are not on 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 WlanSmall Office and Home Office Wireless Personal Area Network WpanHome 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 WarrantiesTrademarks Limitation of LiabilityGoverning Law Copyright StatementFCC Radiation Exposure Statement CE Mark WarningFCC Statement Radiation Exposure Statement Industry Canada NoticeRegistration