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System Requirements • A notebook computer with an available 32-bit Cardbus Type II slot • Windows® XP SP2 or Windows 2000 SP4 • 20MB Hard Disk Space • CD-ROM Drive • An 802.11g or 802.11b access point (for Infrastructure mode), or another 802.11n or 802.11g wireless adapter (for Ad-Hoc mode.) Package Contents D-Link DWA-645 Wireless Notebook Adapter Manual, software, and warranty on CD If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. 2
System Requirements • A notebook computer with an available 32-bit Cardbus Type II slot • Windows® XP SP2 or Windows 2000 SP4 • 20MB Hard Disk Space • CD-ROM Drive • An 802.11g or 802.11b access point (for Infrastructure mode), or another 802.11n or 802.11g wireless adapter (for Ad-Hoc mode.) Package Contents D-Link DWA-645 Wireless Notebook Adapter Manual, software, and warranty on CD If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. 2
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Link LED A steady light indicates a connection to a wireless network. 3 Hardware Overview Activity LED A blinking light indicates data is being transmitted.
Link LED A steady light indicates a connection to a wireless network. 3 Hardware Overview Activity LED A blinking light indicates data is being transmitted.
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... your adapter's range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your wireless devices as possible. Be aware of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that generate RF noise. 5. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters...so that the number, thickness and location of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in use. 4 Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your home or business. Building Materials ...
... your adapter's range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your wireless devices as possible. Be aware of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that generate RF noise. 5. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters...so that the number, thickness and location of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in use. 4 Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your home or business. Building Materials ...
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... Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-645 Cardbus Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. In the run box type "D:\DWA645.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Turn on your computer... that follow are similar for the other Windows operating systems. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-645 Driver CD in Windows XP.
... Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-645 Cardbus Adapter into your CD-ROM drive). The steps and screens are shown in the CD-ROM drive. In the run box type "D:\DWA645.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Turn on your computer... that follow are similar for the other Windows operating systems. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-645 Driver CD in Windows XP.
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Click Next 6 Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. Click Next By default setup will appear. To install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-645, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location.
Click Next 6 Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. Click Next By default setup will appear. To install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-645, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. The InstallShield Wizard window will install to a different location click Browse and specify the location.
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If you are using Windows® XP (SP2), you will have the option to display the site survey page. Click Next 7 Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Insert the adapter into an available cardbus slot on your computer. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to the site survey page. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Click Scan to use either the D-Link utility or the built-in Windows® Wireless utility. Click Next The D-Link configuration wizard will now appear.
If you are using Windows® XP (SP2), you will have the option to display the site survey page. Click Next 7 Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Insert the adapter into an available cardbus slot on your computer. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to the site survey page. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Click Scan to use either the D-Link utility or the built-in Windows® Wireless utility. Click Next The D-Link configuration wizard will now appear.
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Clicking on the D-Link icon on your area. If you are using the Windows® XP Wireless Zero Config, please skip to and click the Connect button. 9 This window will start the Configuration. Simply click the network (SSID) you to see available wireless networks in your desktop will allow you want to connect to page 11. The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to a Wireless Network The D-Link DWA-645 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the management software. Connect to the wireless adapter.
Clicking on the D-Link icon on your area. If you are using the Windows® XP Wireless Zero Config, please skip to and click the Connect button. 9 This window will start the Configuration. Simply click the network (SSID) you to see available wireless networks in your desktop will allow you want to connect to page 11. The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to a Wireless Network The D-Link DWA-645 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the management software. Connect to the wireless adapter.
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The following instructions are using Windows® 2000, you must use the built-in your system tray (lower-right corner next to page 9. Please refer to the time). You may use the D-Link utility. If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the wireless computer icon in wireless utility. Select View Available Wireless Networks. 11 Windows® XP Configuration Utility Windows® XP users may also right-click on the center of the bubble to access the utility. If you are for Service Pack 2 users.
The following instructions are using Windows® 2000, you must use the built-in your system tray (lower-right corner next to page 9. Please refer to the time). You may use the D-Link utility. If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the wireless computer icon in wireless utility. Select View Available Wireless Networks. 11 Windows® XP Configuration Utility Windows® XP users may also right-click on the center of the bubble to access the utility. If you are for Service Pack 2 users.
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If you want to use the D-Link utility instead of the Windows® XP wireless utility, refer to the Wireless Security section in your area. The Wireless Connection Manager will display any available wireless networks in the manual for information on a network and click the Connect button. Click on connecting to a secure network. Refer to the next page. 12
If you want to use the D-Link utility instead of the Windows® XP wireless utility, refer to the Wireless Security section in your area. The Wireless Connection Manager will display any available wireless networks in the manual for information on a network and click the Connect button. Click on connecting to a secure network. Refer to the next page. 12
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Right-click on the left side below Related Tasks. 13 In the Choose a Wireless Network window click Change Advanced Settings on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner next to use the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager you must disable the Windows® XP wireless utility. Select View Available Wireless Networks. Disabling The Windows® XP Utility If you want to the time).
Right-click on the left side below Related Tasks. 13 In the Choose a Wireless Network window click Change Advanced Settings on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner next to use the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager you must disable the Windows® XP wireless utility. Select View Available Wireless Networks. Disabling The Windows® XP Utility If you want to the time).
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You can now use the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager to configure my wireless network settings and then click OK. In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window, uncheck Use Windows to configure your desktop. 14 Double-click the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your wireless adapter.
You can now use the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager to configure my wireless network settings and then click OK. In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window, uncheck Use Windows to configure your desktop. 14 Double-click the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your wireless adapter.
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... 08456 12 0003 (United Kingdom) +1890 886 899 (Ireland) Lines Open 8.00am-10.00pm Mon-Fri 10.00am-7.00pm Sat & Sun For Customers within Canada: D-Link Canada Technical Support over the Internet: http://support.dlink.ca email: [email protected] Technical Support You can find software updates and user documentation... many FAQ's which we encourage you a speedy resolution for your problem. If you require product support, we hope will provide you to 9:00PM EST D-Link Canada Technical Support over the Telephone: 1-800-361-5265 (Canada) Mon. to Fri. 7:30AM to browse our FAQ section on the...