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D-Link DWA-645 manual Using the Windows XP Utility, Conﬁgure WEP

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Using the Windows® XP Utility

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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D-Link DWA-645 manual Using the Windows XP Utility, Conﬁgure WEP

Contents

Page Installation Table of ContentsTroubleshooting Wireless BasicsProductPackageOverviewContents System RequirementsIntroduction Features LEDs Hardware OverviewActivity LED Link LEDRemove Existing Installations InstallationGetting Started Windows XP users Click Start Control Panel Add or Remove ProgramsProperties Disable Other Wireless AdaptersDisable The adapter is now disabled. When disabled, a red X will be displayed Click Yes to disable the adapterSection 2 - Installation D-Link DWA-645 User ManualWireless Installation Considerations Click Install Drivers Adapter InstallationBy default setup will install to the default location C\Program The InstallShield Wizard window will appear Click NextSection 2 - Installation Click Next Select the Program Files folder location Click NextIf 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? Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly Right-click on D-Link DWA-645 Rangebooster N Notebook AdapterD-Link DWA-645 Wireless Notebook Adapter Click the + sign next to Network Adapters2. 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 Why D-Link Wireless? What is Wireless?How does wireless work? Wireless Local Area Network WLANWireless Personal Area Network WPAN Who uses wireless?Home Small Ofﬁce and Home OfﬁceCentralize your router or Access Point Where is wireless used?Tips Eliminate InterferenceSecurity Wireless ModesCheck your IP address Networking BasicsStep Windows XP - Click on Start Control Panel Network Connections Statically Assign an IP addressStep Step Highlight Internet Protocol TCP/IP and click Properties StepWarranty Technical SpeciﬁcationsDimensions StandardsFor Customers within Canada Technical SupportFor Customers within The United Kingdom & Ireland