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Page 2: System Requirements
Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DWA-54 Quick Install Guide Desktop Adapter Manual, QIG, software,... -
Page 3: Hardware Overview
Hardware Overview WLAN LED A solid light indicates that wireless is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. D-Link DWA-54 Quick Install Guide... -
Page 4: Installation Considerations
Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. -
Page 5: Hardware Installation
Open the case and insert the D-Link adapter into an available PCI slot. Once inserted, close the case and insert the power cable into the computer. Turn on your computer. -
Page 6: Adapter Installation
Note: Please install the DWA-542 Desktop Adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Refer to page 5. Insert the D-Link DWA-542 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. The step-by-step instructions that follow are shown in Windows ®... - Page 7 The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. Click Next Setup will install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\ DWA-542, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. To install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next...
- Page 8 Click Finish The D-Link Configuration Wizard will now appear. If you are using Windows (SP2), you will have the option to use either the D-Link utility or the built-in Windows Wireless utility. ® Click Next D-Link DWA-54 Quick Install Guide...
- Page 9 Click Scan to display the site survey page. Click Next Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Click Next Click Yes, I want to restart my computer now to finalize the installation. Click Finish D-Link DWA-54 Quick Install Guide...
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Page 10: Connect To A Wireless Network
The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to the wireless adapter. After you have completed the installation of the DWA-542, the Wireless Connection Manager is loaded on your desktop. Double-click on the icon to start the Wireless Connection Manager. - Page 11 If the network you are connecting to is using WEP, enter the WEP key for the network and click OK. If the network you are connecting to is using WPA-PSK, enter the passphrase for the network and click OK. D-Link DWA-54 Quick Install Guide...
- Page 12 If the network you are connecting to is using WPA-PSK2, enter the passphrase for the network and click OK. D-Link DWA-54 Quick Install Guide...
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Page 13: Windows ® Xp Configuration Utility
Refer to the Wireless Security section in the manual for information on connecting to a secure network. If you want to use the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager instead of the Windows XP wireless utility, refer to the next page. ®... - Page 14 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.
- Page 15 In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window, uncheck Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings and then click OK. You can now use the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager to configure your wireless adapter. Double-click the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your desktop.
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Page 16: Technical Support
Copyright ©00 D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. D-Link and the D-Link logo are registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. This product is based on IEEE draft 80.11n specifications and is not guaranteed to be forward compatible with future versions of IEEE 80.11n specifications.