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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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... number of walls or ceilings is as far away from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your wireless devices as possible. Make sure your 2.4GHz phone base is minimized. 2. Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your product away (at least 3-6 feet...
... number of walls or ceilings is as far away from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your wireless devices as possible. Make sure your 2.4GHz phone base is minimized. 2. Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your product away (at least 3-6 feet...
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If you are using Windows® XP (SP2), you will have the option to use either the D-Link utility or the built-in Windows® Wireless utility. Click Scan to the site survey page. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. Click Next 7 Insert the adapter into an available cardbus slot on your computer. Click Next The D-Link configuration wizard will now appear. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually.
If you are using Windows® XP (SP2), you will have the option to use either the D-Link utility or the built-in Windows® Wireless utility. Click Scan to the site survey page. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. Click Next 7 Insert the adapter into an available cardbus slot on your computer. Click Next The D-Link configuration wizard will now appear. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually.
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Simply click the network (SSID) you are using the Windows® XP Wireless Zero Config, please skip to page 11. If you want to connect to see available wireless networks in your area. Clicking on the D-Link icon on your desktop will allow you to and click the Connect button. 9 Connect to the wireless adapter. This window will start the Configuration. 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.
Simply click the network (SSID) you are using the Windows® XP Wireless Zero Config, please skip to page 11. If you want to connect to see available wireless networks in your area. Clicking on the D-Link icon on your desktop will allow you to and click the Connect button. 9 Connect to the wireless adapter. This window will start the Configuration. 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.
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If you must use the built-in your system tray (lower-right corner next to access the utility. You may use the D-Link 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 the time). If you are for Service Pack 2 users. Please refer to page 9. The following instructions are using Windows® 2000, you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the wireless computer icon in wireless utility.
If you must use the built-in your system tray (lower-right corner next to access the utility. You may use the D-Link 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 the time). If you are for Service Pack 2 users. Please refer to page 9. The following instructions are using Windows® 2000, you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the wireless computer icon in wireless utility.
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Click on connecting to a secure network. 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. Refer to the next page. 12 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. 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. Refer to the next page. 12 The Wireless Connection Manager will display any available wireless networks in the manual for information on a network and click the Connect button.
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Select View Available Wireless Networks. 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. Disabling The Windows® XP Utility If you want to the time).
Select View Available Wireless Networks. 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. Disabling The Windows® XP Utility If you want to the time).
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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. 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