Table of Contents | D-Link DWA-556 specification

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-556 User Manual

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D-Link DWA-556 manual Table of Contents

Contents

Page Table of Contents ProductPackageOverviewContents Introduction Features Hardware Overview LEDs Getting Started InstallationRemove Existing Installations Properties Disable Other Wireless AdaptersDisable Installation Wireless Installation Considerations Adapter Installation Click Install Drivers Installation Click Continue Anyway Installation Double-click the Wireless Connection ConfigurationLink Wireless Connection Manager Wireless Networks My Wireless Networks New Button Modify Delete Activate Add Profile Modify Profile Support About Windows XP Configuration Utility Choose a Wireless Network window click Change Disabling The Windows XP Utility Configuration Wireless Security What is WEP? What is WPA? Configure WEP Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager Select 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 Forgot my encryption key Cannot connect to the access point or the wireless routerDWA-556 Power and Link lights are not on Computer does not recognize the DWA-556 Wireless Adapter Uncheck Hide extension for known file types click on Apply How can I troubleshoot distance issues using the DWA-556? Wireless Basics What is Wireless? Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Small Office and Home Office Wireless Personal Area Network WpanHome Centralize your router or Access Point Eliminate Interference Wireless Modes Security Networking Basics Check your IP address Step Step Highlight Internet Protocol TCP/IP and click Properties Technical Specifications Dimensions Contacting Technical Support Phone Support Warranty Limited Warranty Limited Software Warranty Non-Applicability of Warranty What Is Not Covered Disclaimer of Other Warranties Trademarks Limitation of LiabilityGoverning Law Copyright Statement CE Mark Warning FCC Statement Important Note Registration