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D-Link DWA-645 manual Hardware Overview, LEDs, Activity LED, Link LED

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Hardware Overview

Section 1 - Product Overview

Hardware Overview

LEDs

Activity LED

A blinking light indicates data is being transmitted.

Link LED

A steady light indicates a connection to a wireless network.

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D-Link DWA-645 manual Hardware Overview, LEDs, Activity LED, Link LED

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Page Troubleshooting Table of ContentsInstallation Wireless BasicsSystem Requirements ProductPackageOverviewContentsIntroduction Features Activity LED Hardware OverviewLEDs Link LEDGetting Started InstallationRemove Existing Installations Windows XP users Click Start Control Panel Add or Remove ProgramsDisable Other Wireless Adapters DisableProperties Section 2 - Installation Click Yes to disable the adapterThe adapter is now disabled. When disabled, a red X will be displayed D-Link DWA-645 User ManualWireless Installation Considerations Adapter Installation Click Install DriversSection 2 - Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will appear Click NextBy default setup will install to the default location C\Program Click Next Select the Program Files folder location Click NextIf the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel Click on the network name SSID and click Next Click Next Click FinishD-Link Wireless Connection Manager Double-click the Wireless ConectionConﬁguration Wireless Networks My Wireless Networks New Button Modify Delete ActiveAdd Proﬁle Modify Proﬁle Support About Windows XP Conﬁguration Utility In the Choose a Wireless Network window click Change Disabling The Windows XP UtilityDouble-click the Wireless Conection Manager icon on your desktopWireless Security What is WEP?What is WPA? Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager Conﬁgure WEP2. Select WEP under Set Security Option 4. Enter the WEP key exactly as it is on your wireless router orUsing the Windows XP Utility Conﬁgure WEP3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the WEP key and click Connect Conﬁgure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager2. Select WPA/WPA2 Passphrase under Set Security Option Using the Windows XP Utility Conﬁgure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the WPA-PSK passphrase and click Connect Troubleshooting 1. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly?Go to Start My Computer Properties Select the Hardware Tab D-Link DWA-645 Wireless Notebook Adapter Right-click on D-Link DWA-645 Rangebooster N Notebook AdapterSelect Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly 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 How does wireless work? What is Wireless?Why D-Link Wireless? Wireless Local Area Network WLANHome Who uses wireless?Wireless Personal Area Network WPAN Small Ofﬁce and Home OfﬁceTips Where is wireless used?Centralize your router or Access Point Eliminate InterferenceWireless Modes SecurityNetworking Basics Check your IP addressStep Statically Assign an IP addressStep Windows XP - Click on Start Control Panel Network Connections Step Highlight Internet Protocol TCP/IP and click Properties StepDimensions Technical SpeciﬁcationsWarranty StandardsTechnical Support For Customers within The United Kingdom & IrelandFor Customers within Canada