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... 3 Introduction 4 Features 5 Hardware Overview 6 Installation 7 Getting Started 7 Remove Existing Installations 7 Disable Other Wireless Adapters 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 10 Adapter Installation 11 Configuration 17 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 17 Wireless Networks 18 Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS 19 My Wireless Networks 22 Add Profile 23 Modify Profile 24 Support...49 Windows® XP/2000 Users 49 Windows Vista® Users 50 Technical Specifications 51 Contacting Technical Support 52 Warranty 53 Registration 59 D-Link DWA-642 User Manual
... 3 Introduction 4 Features 5 Hardware Overview 6 Installation 7 Getting Started 7 Remove Existing Installations 7 Disable Other Wireless Adapters 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 10 Adapter Installation 11 Configuration 17 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 17 Wireless Networks 18 Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS 19 My Wireless Networks 22 Add Profile 23 Modify Profile 24 Support...49 Windows® XP/2000 Users 49 Windows Vista® Users 50 Technical Specifications 51 Contacting Technical Support 52 Warranty 53 Registration 59 D-Link DWA-642 User Manual
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Section 1 - Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link DWA-642 Rangebooster N™ Notebook Adapter • Manual and Warranty on CD • D-Link Wireless Connection Manager on CD • Quick Installation Guide System Requirements • A computer or laptop with an available 32-bit CardBus slot • Windows Vista®, XP (Service Pack 2), or 2000 (Service Pack 4) • CD-ROM Drive • 300MHz processor and at least 64MB of RAM • A draft 802.11n or 802.11g access point or wireless router D-Link DWA-642 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link DWA-642 Rangebooster N™ Notebook Adapter • Manual and Warranty on CD • D-Link Wireless Connection Manager on CD • Quick Installation Guide System Requirements • A computer or laptop with an available 32-bit CardBus slot • Windows Vista®, XP (Service Pack 2), or 2000 (Service Pack 4) • CD-ROM Drive • 300MHz processor and at least 64MB of RAM • A draft 802.11n or 802.11g access point or wireless router D-Link DWA-642 User Manual
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... the wireless network must be able to configure this notebook adapter to purchase a new notebook. With the DWA-642, you . D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you can add or upgrade your network's high-speed Internet connection while sharing photos... step-by RangeBooster N™ technology, the DWA-642 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception than 802.11g*. Environmental conditions will vary. Section 1 - Get a better Internet experience with D-Link Rangebooster N™ Technology D-Link DWA-642 User Manual Actual data throughput will adversely...
... the wireless network must be able to configure this notebook adapter to purchase a new notebook. With the DWA-642, you . D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard guides you can add or upgrade your network's high-speed Internet connection while sharing photos... step-by RangeBooster N™ technology, the DWA-642 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception than 802.11g*. Environmental conditions will vary. Section 1 - Get a better Internet experience with D-Link Rangebooster N™ Technology D-Link DWA-642 User Manual Actual data throughput will adversely...
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..., as well as WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) providing you have the ability to link to a wireless network using WPA and WPA2. • Total Connection - With the DWA-642 in your notebook with existing 802.11g compliant routers, access points and cards. Connect to...Get reception throughout your data and communication than has previously been available. • 32-bit Cardbus Performance/Plug & Play Connectivity - D-Link DWA-642 User Manual The DWA-642 is a powerful 32-bit Notebook Adapter that installs quickly and easily into laptop PCs, and when used with colleagues and friends while ...
..., as well as WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) providing you have the ability to link to a wireless network using WPA and WPA2. • Total Connection - With the DWA-642 in your notebook with existing 802.11g compliant routers, access points and cards. Connect to...Get reception throughout your data and communication than has previously been available. • 32-bit Cardbus Performance/Plug & Play Connectivity - D-Link DWA-642 User Manual The DWA-642 is a powerful 32-bit Notebook Adapter that installs quickly and easily into laptop PCs, and when used with colleagues and friends while ...
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D-Link DWA-642 User Manual Link LED A steady light indicates a connection to a wireless network. Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Activity LED A blinking light indicates data is being transmitted.
D-Link DWA-642 User Manual Link LED A steady light indicates a connection to a wireless network. Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Activity LED A blinking light indicates data is being transmitted.
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...Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-642 User Manual To remove any built-in wireless utility for all adapters. Installation Installation This section will walk you have previously installed another... wireless adapter, please make sure the software is uninstalled. Getting Started Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of the network(s) you want to connect ...
...Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-642 User Manual To remove any built-in wireless utility for all adapters. Installation Installation This section will walk you have previously installed another... wireless adapter, please make sure the software is uninstalled. Getting Started Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of the network(s) you want to connect ...
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To prevent any unused Ethernet adapters). Right-click the adapter you would like to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable and select Disable. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. D-Link DWA-642 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager.
To prevent any unused Ethernet adapters). Right-click the adapter you would like to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable and select Disable. From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. D-Link DWA-642 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager.
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The adapter is now disabled. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. D-Link DWA-642 User Manual Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. If you would like to disable the adapter. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. Section 2 -
The adapter is now disabled. When disabled, a red X will not remove the drivers. D-Link DWA-642 User Manual Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. If you would like to disable the adapter. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. Section 2 -
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...may degrade dramatically or drop completely. The key to maximizing wireless range is minimized. 2. Be aware of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the signal will degrade your wireless network. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with ...degree angle appears to follow these basic guidelines: 1. A wall that the number of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in use. D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 10 Section 2 - A solid metal door or aluminum studs may limit the range.Typical ranges vary depending on range. each wall or ...
...may degrade dramatically or drop completely. The key to maximizing wireless range is minimized. 2. Be aware of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the signal will degrade your wireless network. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with ...degree angle appears to follow these basic guidelines: 1. A wall that the number of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in use. D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 10 Section 2 - A solid metal door or aluminum studs may limit the range.Typical ranges vary depending on range. each wall or ...
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Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-642 Rangebooster N™ Notebook Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). In the run box type "D:\DWA642.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 11 Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-642 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. Section 2 -
Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-642 Rangebooster N™ Notebook Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). In the run box type "D:\DWA642.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 11 Turn on your computer, go to Start > Run. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-642 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. Section 2 -
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Section 2 - Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. To install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-642 Rangebooster N Notebook, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. Click Next D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 12 Click Next By default setup will appear.
Section 2 - Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. To install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-642 Rangebooster N Notebook, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. Click Next D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 12 Click Next By default setup will appear.
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Click Next D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 13 Section 2 - The following instructions will now appear. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Click Next The Wireless Connection Wizard will connect you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS). If you to page 15. Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer.
Click Next D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 13 Section 2 - The following instructions will now appear. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Click Next The Wireless Connection Wizard will connect you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS). If you to page 15. Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer.
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Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to establish connectivity. Section 2 - Press the WPS button on your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. Click Next to your setup. Click Next D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 14 When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to complete your wireless network.
Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to establish connectivity. Section 2 - Press the WPS button on your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. Click Next to your setup. Click Next D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 14 When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to complete your wireless network.
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If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. Section 2 - Click Scan to the site survey page. Click Next D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 15 Installation Manual Connect To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to a wireless network and then click Next. Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually.
If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. Section 2 - Click Scan to the site survey page. Click Next D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 15 Installation Manual Connect To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to a wireless network and then click Next. Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually.
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Click Finish D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 16 Section 2 - Click Next When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to your setup. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to complete your wireless network. Click Finish Click Finish to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Installation Click the Scan button to continue. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Click Finish to restart my computer now.
Click Finish D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 16 Section 2 - Click Next When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to your setup. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to complete your wireless network. Click Finish Click Finish to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Installation Click the Scan button to continue. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Click Finish to restart my computer now.
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... 3 - 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. D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 17 Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. The manager provides the user an easy ...interface to change any settings related to configure your desktop. If you how to the wireless adapter. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-642 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as Windows® XP Zero Configuration and Windows Vista® WLAN Auto Configuration.
... 3 - 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. D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 17 Configuration Configuration This section will start the Configuration. The manager provides the user an easy ...interface to change any settings related to configure your desktop. If you how to the wireless adapter. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-642 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as Windows® XP Zero Configuration and Windows Vista® WLAN Auto Configuration.
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...The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is secure.You must know the encryption key/security settings to connect. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless device. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. Allow up window will ...wireless network profile from the drop-down menu and click Activate to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 18 To connect to connect. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless network. Enter the security information to connect (refer to ...
...The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is secure.You must know the encryption key/security settings to connect. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless device. Connect Button: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button. Allow up window will ...wireless network profile from the drop-down menu and click Activate to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 18 To connect to connect. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless network. Enter the security information to connect (refer to ...
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... WPS, visit the Wi-Fi Alliance website at www.wi-fi.org. It is a virtual button in the utility of security-enabled Wi-Fi networks. D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 19 Entering this number in the utility that connects you with the intended wireless network. Refer to other WPS-enabled devices. "Personal Identification...
... WPS, visit the Wi-Fi Alliance website at www.wi-fi.org. It is a virtual button in the utility of security-enabled Wi-Fi networks. D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 19 Entering this number in the utility that connects you with the intended wireless network. Refer to other WPS-enabled devices. "Personal Identification...
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... PIN (Personal Identification Number) and click Next. Once you click Next, you want to connect using the PBC method, refer to page 14. Click Next D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 20 Please refer to enter this number in your access point or wireless router is close by. Write down the number on the...
... PIN (Personal Identification Number) and click Next. Once you click Next, you want to connect using the PBC method, refer to page 14. Click Next D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 20 Please refer to enter this number in your access point or wireless router is close by. Write down the number on the...
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Click Finish to your setup. When this screen appears, you have successfully established connectivity. Click Finish D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 21 Section 3 - Configuration The adapter will try to establish connectivity to complete your access point or wireless router.
Click Finish to your setup. When this screen appears, you have successfully established connectivity. Click Finish D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 21 Section 3 - Configuration The adapter will try to establish connectivity to complete your access point or wireless router.