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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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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. Link LED A steady light indicates a connection to a wireless network. 3
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Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number, thickness and location of your wireless devices as far away from electrical devices or appliances that the signal will degrade ... an angle) for better reception. 3. Keep in mind, however, that the number of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the wireless signals must pass through a wall or ceiling (instead of at a 45-degree angle appears to follow these basic guidelines:...
Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number, thickness and location of your wireless devices as far away from electrical devices or appliances that the signal will degrade ... an angle) for better reception. 3. Keep in mind, however, that the number of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the wireless signals must pass through a wall or ceiling (instead of at a 45-degree angle appears to follow these basic guidelines:...
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If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will have the option to use either the D-Link utility or the built-in Windows® Wireless utility. If you are using Windows® XP (SP2), you will now appear. Click Next The D-Link configuration wizard will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Next 7 Insert the adapter into an available cardbus slot on your computer. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Click Scan to the site survey page.
If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will have the option to use either the D-Link utility or the built-in Windows® Wireless utility. If you are using Windows® XP (SP2), you will now appear. Click Next The D-Link configuration wizard will automatically be brought to display the site survey page. Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. Click Next 7 Insert the adapter into an available cardbus slot on your computer. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Click Scan to the site survey page.
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Connect to the wireless adapter. Clicking on the D-Link icon on your area. Simply click the network (SSID) you are using the Windows® XP Wireless Zero Config, please skip to page 11. This window will allow you to and click the Connect button. 9 If you want to connect to see available wireless networks in your desktop 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.
Connect to the wireless adapter. Clicking on the D-Link icon on your area. Simply click the network (SSID) you are using the Windows® XP Wireless Zero Config, please skip to page 11. This window will allow you to and click the Connect button. 9 If you want to connect to see available wireless networks in your desktop 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 the network you are trying to connect to. If you are attempting to connect to a secure network, You must supply the encryption key that is on Wireless Security. If the network you are connecting to is using WPA-PSK, enter the passphrase for the network and click OK. Please refer to the manual on the CD for more information on the router or access point you are connecting to is using WEP, enter the WEP key for the network and click OK. 10
If the network you are trying to connect to. If you are attempting to connect to a secure network, You must supply the encryption key that is on Wireless Security. If the network you are connecting to is using WPA-PSK, enter the passphrase for the network and click OK. Please refer to the manual on the CD for more information on the router or access point you are connecting to is using WEP, enter the WEP key for the network and click OK. 10
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Windows® XP Configuration Utility Windows® XP users may also right-click on the center of the bubble to the time). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 11 If you are for Service Pack 2 users. The following instructions are using Windows® 2000, you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the wireless computer icon in wireless utility. You may use the D-Link utility. If you must use the built-in your system tray (lower-right corner next to access the utility. Please refer to page 9.
Windows® XP Configuration Utility Windows® XP users may also right-click on the center of the bubble to the time). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 11 If you are for Service Pack 2 users. The following instructions are using Windows® 2000, you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the wireless computer icon in wireless utility. You may use the D-Link utility. If you must use the built-in your system tray (lower-right corner next to access the utility. Please refer to page 9.
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The Wireless Connection Manager will display any available wireless networks in the manual for information on a network and click the Connect button. If you want to use the D-Link utility instead of the Windows® XP wireless utility, refer to a secure network. Refer to the Wireless Security section in your area. Click on connecting 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. If you want to use the D-Link utility instead of the Windows® XP wireless utility, refer to a secure network. Refer to the Wireless Security section in your area. Click on connecting to the next page. 12
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Right-click on the left side below Related Tasks. 13 Disabling The Windows® XP Utility If you want to the time). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 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.
Right-click on the left side below Related Tasks. 13 Disabling The Windows® XP Utility If you want to the time). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 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.
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You can now use the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager to configure my wireless network settings and then click OK. Double-click the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your wireless adapter. In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window, uncheck Use Windows to configure your desktop. 14
You can now use the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager to configure my wireless network settings and then click OK. Double-click the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your wireless adapter. In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window, uncheck Use Windows to configure your desktop. 14