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Section 4 - Wireless Security

It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. make sure you enter the WEP key exactly the same on all wireless devices. It is strongly recommended to set the authentication to Shared Key.

1.Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your desktop. Click on New to create a new profile or highlight an existing profile and click Modify.

2.Select WEP under Set Security Option.

3.Select Shared and then select the Key Length from the drop-down menu.

4.Enter the WEP key exactly as it is on your wireless router or

access point.

5.Click OK to connect to the network. 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 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 ActivateAdd 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 Using the Windows XP Utility Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Troubleshooting Right-click on D-Link DWA-556 Wireless Desktop Adapter DWA-556 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-556 Wireless Adapter Uncheck Hide extension for known file types click on ApplyHow can I troubleshoot distance issues using the DWA-556? 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 StatementCE Mark Warning FCC StatementImportant Note Registration