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... Passphrase 34 Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 34 Using Windows® 7 36 Using Windows Vista 39 Using the Windows® XP Utility 41 Configure WPA/WPA2 (RADIUS 43 Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 43 Troubleshooting 44 Windows® 7 Troubleshooting 48 Wireless Basics 50 Wireless Modes 54 Networking Basics 55 Check your IP address 55 Windows® XP/2000 Users 55 Windows 7/Vista® Users 55 Statically Assign an IP address 56 Windows® XP/2000 Users 56 Windows 7/Vista® Users 57 Technical Specifications 58 D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 2
... Passphrase 34 Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 34 Using Windows® 7 36 Using Windows Vista 39 Using the Windows® XP Utility 41 Configure WPA/WPA2 (RADIUS 43 Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 43 Troubleshooting 44 Windows® 7 Troubleshooting 48 Wireless Basics 50 Wireless Modes 54 Networking Basics 55 Check your IP address 55 Windows® XP/2000 Users 55 Windows 7/Vista® Users 55 Statically Assign an IP address 56 Windows® XP/2000 Users 56 Windows 7/Vista® Users 57 Technical Specifications 58 D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 2
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Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw D-Link DWA-121 Wireless N 150 Pico USB Adapter Manual and Software on CD Quick Installation Guide System Requirements • A computer or laptop with an available USB 2.0 port • Windows® 7, Vista®, XP (Service Pack 2) • CD-ROM Drive • 300MHz processor and at least 64MB of RAM • A 802.11n or 802.11g access point or wireless router D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 3 Section 1 -
Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw D-Link DWA-121 Wireless N 150 Pico USB Adapter Manual and Software on CD Quick Installation Guide System Requirements • A computer or laptop with an available USB 2.0 port • Windows® 7, Vista®, XP (Service Pack 2) • CD-ROM Drive • 300MHz processor and at least 64MB of RAM • A 802.11n or 802.11g access point or wireless router D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 3 Section 1 -
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... affect wireless signal range. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 4 Instead of stringing Ethernet cables to keep track of all your desktop or notebook PC's USB port. Powered by -step through the installation process. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of wireless connectivity today! * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from being exposed. Maximize wireless performance by simply utilizing your most frequently accessed networks. D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you step-by Wireless N 150 technology, the DWA-121 provides a faster wireless connection and...
... affect wireless signal range. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 4 Instead of stringing Ethernet cables to keep track of all your desktop or notebook PC's USB port. Powered by -step through the installation process. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of wireless connectivity today! * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from being exposed. Maximize wireless performance by simply utilizing your most frequently accessed networks. D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you step-by Wireless N 150 technology, the DWA-121 provides a faster wireless connection and...
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... workspace to a wireless network using WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) providing you a much higher level of Plug & Play installation • Fully 802.11g compatible • 802.11n compliant • Powered by the USB port; D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 5 no external power source required • USB 2.0 standard* • You can securely connect to achieve the best reception possible • Supports Infrastructure networks via an access point • User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities * Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect...
... workspace to a wireless network using WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) providing you a much higher level of Plug & Play installation • Fully 802.11g compatible • 802.11n compliant • Powered by the USB port; D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 5 no external power source required • USB 2.0 standard* • You can securely connect to achieve the best reception possible • Supports Infrastructure networks via an access point • User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities * Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect...
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...model D-Link adapter, make sure any old software: Windows 7 users: Click Start > Control Panel > Uninstall Programs. Windows Vista/XP users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 7 Windows® 7, Vista® and XP users may cause a conflict with the new software. Also, if you through the installation process. Installation Installation This section will walk you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in wireless utility for all adapters...
...model D-Link adapter, make sure any old software: Windows 7 users: Click Start > Control Panel > Uninstall Programs. Windows Vista/XP users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 7 Windows® 7, Vista® and XP users may cause a conflict with the new software. Also, if you through the installation process. Installation Installation This section will walk you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in wireless utility for all adapters...
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... walls, ceilings, or other network devices to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the number of walls or ceilings is as far away from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Materials and objects such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless network. If you access your network using 2.4GHz cordless phones or...
... walls, ceilings, or other network devices to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the number of walls or ceilings is as far away from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Materials and objects such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless network. If you access your network using 2.4GHz cordless phones or...
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Section 2 - Installation Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) System is recommended to have the access point or wireless router nearby during setup. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 17 To begin the WPS setup, select the option the Use the WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) wizard for easy setup of security-enabled Wi-Fi networks. It is designed for simplified Wireless connection and click Next. For more information on WPS, visit the Wi-Fi Alliance website at www.wi-fi.org.
Section 2 - Installation Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) System is recommended to have the access point or wireless router nearby during setup. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 17 To begin the WPS setup, select the option the Use the WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) wizard for easy setup of security-enabled Wi-Fi networks. It is designed for simplified Wireless connection and click Next. For more information on WPS, visit the Wi-Fi Alliance website at www.wi-fi.org.
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... new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP, please skip to the wireless adapter. Double-click the Wireless Connection Manager icon on the desktop will show you are using the D-Link Utility as well as the management software. The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to pages 30, 31 or 32 respectively. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 20 Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-121 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the Windows...
... new D-Link wireless adapter using Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP, please skip to the wireless adapter. Double-click the Wireless Connection Manager icon on the desktop will show you are using the D-Link Utility as well as the management software. The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to pages 30, 31 or 32 respectively. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 20 Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-121 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the Windows...
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..., this means the wireless network is secure, a pop-up to 30 seconds to connect. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. To connect to connect. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. WPS Button: Connect to the Wireless Security section for available wireless networks in your area. Enter the security information to connect (refer to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 21 Section 3 - Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless connection. If the network is secure.
..., this means the wireless network is secure, a pop-up to 30 seconds to connect. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. To connect to connect. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless network. WPS Button: Connect to the Wireless Security section for available wireless networks in your area. Enter the security information to connect (refer to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 21 Section 3 - Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless connection. If the network is secure.
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... Shop). Please refer to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. (Ad-hoc mode is not supported) Security Type: Select the type of the wireless network. Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Network Type: Select the network type. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 26 SSID: Enter the SSID of security used. If you are connecting to the Wireless Security section for your settings. Configuration Add Profile You may add a new network by clicking the New button from the My Wireless Networks page. Section 3 - OK Button: Click OK to save...
... Shop). Please refer to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. (Ad-hoc mode is not supported) Security Type: Select the type of the wireless network. Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Network Type: Select the network type. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 26 SSID: Enter the SSID of security used. If you are connecting to the Wireless Security section for your settings. Configuration Add Profile You may add a new network by clicking the New button from the My Wireless Networks page. Section 3 - OK Button: Click OK to save...
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... that only authorized network users can access the network. WPA, or Wi-Fi Protected Access, is WPA? WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on a computer's hardware-specific MAC address, which is relatively simple to improve the security features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). This key must be sniffed out and stolen. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 33 WPA2 is based on your wireless router or access point. The password can use to ensure that the keys haven't been tampered...
... that only authorized network users can access the network. WPA, or Wi-Fi Protected Access, is WPA? WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on a computer's hardware-specific MAC address, which is relatively simple to improve the security features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). This key must be sniffed out and stolen. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 33 WPA2 is based on your wireless router or access point. The password can use to ensure that the keys haven't been tampered...
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... are joining an existing network, you will need to the bottom-right) will hide it is recommended to see the passphrase. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If the network is using WPA-PSK, the screen (as it . 4. Unchecking it will appear. 3. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 34 Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager It is on...
... are joining an existing network, you will need to the bottom-right) will hide it is recommended to see the passphrase. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If the network is using WPA-PSK, the screen (as it . 4. Unchecking it will appear. 3. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 34 Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager It is on...
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Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using Windows® 7 It is recommended to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. If you are joining an existing network, you will display any available wireless networks in your wireless adapter. Click on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner). 2. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 36 The utility will need to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless icon in your area. Section 4 -
Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using Windows® 7 It is recommended to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. If you are joining an existing network, you will display any available wireless networks in your wireless adapter. Click on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner). 2. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 36 The utility will need to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless icon in your area. Section 4 -
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... Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to know the WPA-PSK key being used. 1. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 41 Open the Windows XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to enable WPA-PSK on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the Windows® XP Utility...
... Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to know the WPA-PSK key being used. 1. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 41 Open the Windows XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). If you are joining an existing network, you would like to connect to enable WPA-PSK on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the Windows® XP Utility...
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... network. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 43 Select WPA/WPA2-Enterprise under Set Security Option and then select TKIP or AES. 3. Click on New to continue. 4. Some RADIUS servers require that the Validate Server field be selected. Next to authenticate. 7. All the devices on your settings. Enter the login information required to EAP Type, select EAP-TLS or PEAP. Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 (RADIUS) Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager WPA and WPA2 are for advanced users who are familiar with using a RADIUS server...
... network. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 43 Select WPA/WPA2-Enterprise under Set Security Option and then select TKIP or AES. 3. Click on New to continue. 4. Some RADIUS servers require that the Validate Server field be selected. Next to authenticate. 7. All the devices on your settings. Enter the login information required to EAP Type, select EAP-TLS or PEAP. Wireless Security Configure WPA/WPA2 (RADIUS) Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager WPA and WPA2 are for advanced users who are familiar with using a RADIUS server...
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... the drivers that the DWA-121 Wireless USB Adapter is unable to connect to the wireless network and/or the Internet. • Check that the IP Address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS settings are functioning properly. The SSID factory default setting for the wireless clients and access points. The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting.) D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 46 If not, there may be a problem with the DWA-121 installed is properly seated in the taskbar. Section 5 - Troubleshooting 2. If Windows does not detect the hardware...
... the drivers that the DWA-121 Wireless USB Adapter is unable to connect to the wireless network and/or the Internet. • Check that the IP Address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS settings are functioning properly. The SSID factory default setting for the wireless clients and access points. The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting.) D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 46 If not, there may be a problem with the DWA-121 installed is properly seated in the taskbar. Section 5 - Troubleshooting 2. If Windows does not detect the hardware...
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... -use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. Under many users. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are based on industry standards to provide easy-to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of wires. Wireless adapter cards used increasingly in order to work and communicate more efficiently. Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are helping people to use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 50 Wireless LANs...
... -use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. Under many users. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are based on industry standards to provide easy-to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of wires. Wireless adapter cards used increasingly in order to work and communicate more efficiently. Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are helping people to use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 50 Wireless LANs...
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... interference that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to Internet from the router/access point. Using a D-Link wireless desktop adapter with your wireless network. Wireless network is wireless used? Secure your network for detail information on how to extend the range. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 53 Appendix A - Wireless technology is usually called "hotspots". The wireless connection in mind, when you may need a repeater to boost the signal to set it 's becoming so popular that the appliances might cause...
... interference that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to Internet from the router/access point. Using a D-Link wireless desktop adapter with your wireless network. Wireless network is wireless used? Secure your network for detail information on how to extend the range. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 53 Appendix A - Wireless technology is usually called "hotspots". The wireless connection in mind, when you may need a repeater to boost the signal to set it 's becoming so popular that the appliances might cause...
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You may block a DHCP request on Start > Run. If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your IP address, please follow the steps below. Some firewall software programs may need administrative access to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. Windows® XP/2000 Users • Click on newly installed adapters. Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link wireless adapter and have established a wireless connection, by default, the TCP/IP...
You may block a DHCP request on Start > Run. If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your IP address, please follow the steps below. Some firewall software programs may need administrative access to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. Windows® XP/2000 Users • Click on newly installed adapters. Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link wireless adapter and have established a wireless connection, by default, the TCP/IP...
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... D-Link office. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 64 This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the U.S.A. If this product in accordance with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. End users must not be co-located or operating in desktop or laptop computers with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for a Class B digital device, pursuant...
... D-Link office. D-Link DWA-121 User Manual 64 This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the U.S.A. If this product in accordance with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. End users must not be co-located or operating in desktop or laptop computers with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for a Class B digital device, pursuant...