D-Link DWA-55 manual Using the Windows XP Utility

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Section 4 - Wireless Security

Configure WEP

Using the Windows® XP Utility

It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WEP key being used.

1.Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks.

2.Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect.

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Contents Page Table of Contents ProductPackageOverviewContents Introduction Features LEDs Hardware OverviewGetting Started InstallationRemove Existing Installations Disable Other Wireless Adapters Installation Wireless Installation Considerations Click Install Drivers Adapter InstallationInstallation Click Continue Anyway Installation Double-click the Wireless Connection ConfigurationLink Wireless Connection Manager Ssid MAC Wireless NetworksNew Button Modify Delete Activate My Wireless NetworksAdd Profile Modify Profile Support About Windows XP Configuration Utility Disabling The Windows XP Utility Choose a Wireless Network window click Change AdvancedConfiguration What is WEP? Wireless Security What 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-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 Uncheck Hide extension for known file types click on Apply Computer does not recognize the DWA-552 Wireless AdapterHow can I troubleshoot distance issues using the DWA-552? Wireless Basics Wireless Local Area Network Wlan What is Wireless?Small Office and Home Office Wireless Personal Area Network WpanHome Eliminate Interference Centralize your router or Access PointSecurity Wireless ModesCheck your IP address Networking BasicsStep Highlight Internet Protocol TCP/IP and click Properties StepDimensions Technical SpecificationsPhone Support Contacting Technical SupportLimited Warranty WarrantyNon-Applicability of Warranty Limited Software WarrantyDisclaimer of Other Warranties What Is Not CoveredGoverning Law Limitation of LiabilityTrademarks Copyright StatementFCC Radiation Exposure Statement CE Mark WarningFCC Statement Industry Canada Notice Radiation Exposure StatementRegistration