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D-Link DWA-645 manual Disabling The Windows XP Utility

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Disabling The Windows® XP Utility

Section 3 - Conﬁguration

Disabling The Windows® XP Utility

If you want to use the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager you must disable the Windows® XP wireless utility.

Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner next to the time). Select View Available Wireless Networks.

In the Choose a Wireless Network window click Change

Advanced Settings on the left side below Related Tasks.

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D-Link DWA-645 manual Disabling The Windows XP Utility, In the Choose a Wireless Network window click Change

Contents

Page Wireless Basics Table of ContentsInstallation TroubleshootingProductPackageOverviewContents System RequirementsIntroduction Features Link LED Hardware OverviewLEDs Activity LEDWindows XP users Click Start Control Panel Add or Remove Programs InstallationRemove Existing Installations Getting StartedProperties Disable Other Wireless AdaptersDisable D-Link DWA-645 User Manual Click Yes to disable the adapterThe adapter is now disabled. When disabled, a red X will be displayed Section 2 - InstallationWireless Installation Considerations Click Install Drivers Adapter InstallationClick Next Select the Program Files folder location Click Next The InstallShield Wizard window will appear Click NextBy default setup will install to the default location C\Program Section 2 - InstallationIf the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel Click Finish Click on the network name SSID and click Next Click NextConﬁguration D-Link Wireless Connection ManagerDouble-click the Wireless Conection Wireless Networks New Button Modify Delete Active My Wireless NetworksAdd Proﬁle Modify Proﬁle Support About Windows XP Conﬁguration Utility Disabling The Windows XP Utility In the Choose a Wireless Network window click ChangeManager icon on your desktop Double-click the Wireless ConectionWhat is WEP? Wireless SecurityWhat is WPA? Conﬁgure WEP Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager4. Enter the WEP key exactly as it is on your wireless router or 2. Select WEP under Set Security OptionConﬁgure WEP Using the Windows XP Utility3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the WEP key and click Connect Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager Conﬁgure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase2. Select WPA/WPA2 Passphrase under Set Security Option Conﬁgure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the Windows XP Utility3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the WPA-PSK passphrase and click Connect Go to Start My Computer Properties Select the Hardware Tab Troubleshooting1. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? Click the + sign next to Network Adapters Right-click on D-Link DWA-645 Rangebooster N Notebook AdapterSelect Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly D-Link DWA-645 Wireless Notebook Adapter2. The computer does not recognize the DWA-645 Wireless Adapter If Security is enabled, make sure that the correct encryption keys are entered on both the DWA-645 and the access point. Double-click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar click Encryption. Check to see that the key selected is set to the same key as other devices on the network Wireless Basics Wireless Local Area Network WLAN What is Wireless?Why D-Link Wireless? How does wireless work?Small Ofﬁce and Home Ofﬁce Who uses wireless?Wireless Personal Area Network WPAN HomeEliminate Interference Where is wireless used?Centralize your router or Access Point TipsSecurity Wireless ModesCheck your IP address Networking BasicsStep Highlight Internet Protocol TCP/IP and click Properties Step Statically Assign an IP addressStep Windows XP - Click on Start Control Panel Network Connections StepStandards Technical SpeciﬁcationsWarranty DimensionsFor Customers within Canada Technical SupportFor Customers within The United Kingdom & Ireland