D-Link DWA-556 manual Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase, Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager

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Section 4 - Wireless Security

Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase

Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager

It is recommended to enable WPA-PSK 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 WPA-PSK passphrase being used.

1.Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your desktop.

2.Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. If the network is using WPA-PSK, the screen (as shown to the right) will appear.

3.Enter the WPA-PSK passphrase exactly as it is on your wireless router or access point. Click the Show text in the password field box to see the passphrase. Unchecking it will hide it.

4.Click OK to connect to the network. Allow up to 30 seconds to connect.

If you would like to create a new network and enter the WEP settings, refer to the next page.

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Contents Page Table of Contents ProductPackageOverviewContents Introduction Features LEDs Hardware OverviewRemove Existing Installations InstallationGetting Started Disable Disable Other Wireless AdaptersProperties Installation Wireless Installation Considerations Click Install Drivers Adapter InstallationInstallation Click Continue Anyway Installation Link Wireless Connection Manager ConfigurationDouble-click the Wireless Connection Wireless Networks New 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 ChangeConfiguration What is WEP? Wireless SecurityWhat 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 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 Uncheck Hide extension for known file types click on Apply Computer does not recognize the DWA-556 Wireless AdapterHow can I troubleshoot distance issues using the DWA-556? Wireless Basics Wireless Local Area Network Wlan What is Wireless?Home Wireless Personal Area Network WpanSmall Office and Home Office 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 CoveredCopyright Statement Limitation of LiabilityGoverning Law TrademarksFCC Statement CE Mark WarningImportant Note Registration