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...WPA/WPA2™-Personal 31 Using the D-Link Connection Manager 31 Using Windows Vista 33 Using the Windows XP Utility 35 Configure WPA/WPA2-Enterprise 37 Using the D-Link Connection Manager 37 Configure 802.1x (RADIUS 38 Using the D-Link Utility 38 Troubleshooting 39 Wireless Basics 43... your IP address 48 Windows® XP/2000 Users 48 Windows Vista® Users 48 Statically Assign an IP address 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
...WPA/WPA2™-Personal 31 Using the D-Link Connection Manager 31 Using Windows Vista 33 Using the Windows XP Utility 35 Configure WPA/WPA2-Enterprise 37 Using the D-Link Connection Manager 37 Configure 802.1x (RADIUS 38 Using the D-Link Utility 38 Troubleshooting 39 Wireless Basics 43... your IP address 48 Windows® XP/2000 Users 48 Windows Vista® Users 48 Statically Assign an IP address 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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... any previous installations of wireless adapters • Disable any old software: Windows® XP/Vista users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-642 User Manual Section 2 - Some utilities may use multiple adapters at different times, make sure...
... any previous installations of wireless adapters • Disable any old software: Windows® XP/Vista users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-642 User Manual Section 2 - Some utilities may use multiple adapters at different times, make sure...
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...; please skip to page 27 or Windows® XP skip to page 29. 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. The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to configure your...
...; please skip to page 27 or Windows® XP skip to page 29. 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. The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to configure your...
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...click on a network (displayed using another company's utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to a wireless network. Section 3 - D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 27 Most utilities will display any available wireless networks in wireless utility. If you are using the SSID) and click the Connect... button. The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to a Wireless Network Using Windows Vista® Windows Vista® users may use the built-in your system tray (lower-right corner next to access the utility. Configuration Connect to...
...click on a network (displayed using another company's utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to a wireless network. Section 3 - D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 27 Most utilities will display any available wireless networks in wireless utility. If you are using the SSID) and click the Connect... button. The utility will have a "site survey" option similar to a Wireless Network Using Windows Vista® Windows Vista® users may use the built-in your system tray (lower-right corner next to access the utility. Configuration Connect to...
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... connect to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 33 Select Connect to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Section 4 - Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your... (lower right corner of screen). Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to a network. 2. Wireless Security Configure WPA™/WPA™-Personal Using Windows Vista® It is recommended to and click Connect.
... connect to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on the wireless computer icon in your wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 33 Select Connect to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Section 4 - Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on your wireless router or access point before configuring your... (lower right corner of screen). Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you will need to a network. 2. Wireless Security Configure WPA™/WPA™-Personal Using Windows Vista® It is recommended to and click Connect.
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... default gateway of your adapter. Some firewall software programs may need administrative access to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 48 To verify your adapter. Windows Vista™ Users • Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. You may block a DHCP request on your adapter installation, security settings...
... default gateway of your adapter. Some firewall software programs may need administrative access to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 48 To verify your adapter. Windows Vista™ Users • Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. You may block a DHCP request on your adapter installation, security settings...
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... the following IP address and enter an IP address that the number you choose is a number between 2 and 99. Double-click on Start > Control Panel. D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 50 Make sure you may enter a DNS server from your ISP). • Click OK to your settings. Make sure that is on your.... Example: If the router's LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1, make your IP address 192.168.0.X where X is not in Classic View. Networking Basics Windows Vista™ Users • Click on the Network and Sharing Center icon.
... the following IP address and enter an IP address that the number you choose is a number between 2 and 99. Double-click on Start > Control Panel. D-Link DWA-642 User Manual 50 Make sure you may enter a DNS server from your ISP). • Click OK to your settings. Make sure that is on your.... Example: If the router's LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1, make your IP address 192.168.0.X where X is not in Classic View. Networking Basics Windows Vista™ Users • Click on the Network and Sharing Center icon.