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    2 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual T able of Contents Product Over view ................................................... 3 Package Contents ................................................................ 3 System Requirements ......................................................... 3 Introduction .....................................................[...]

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    3 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview • D-Link DWA-552 Xtreme N™ Desktop Adapter • Manual and W arranty on CD • D-Link Wireless Connection Manager on CD System Requirements • A desktop computer with an available PCI slot • Windows ® 2000 (Ser vice Pack 4) or XP (Ser vice Pack 2) • 300MHz processor and at least 64M[...]

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    4 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction The D-Link Xtreme N™ Desktop Adapter (DWA-552) is a Draft 802.11n client device that delivers unrivaled wireless per formance for your desktop computer . With the DWA-552, you can add or upgrade your Desktop PC’ s wireless connectivity without having to pur chase a new compu[...]

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    5 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview • Faster Wireless Networking* - Enable wireless connectivity on your Desktop PC computer with the D W A- 55 2 . W it h t h e p erf or m an ce of D -L in k’ s X tr e me N ™ li ne of w ir el es s pr od u ct s, th e DW A -5 5 2 d el iv e rs an un s ur pa ss e d w ir el e ss e xp e ri en c[...]

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    6 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Over view LEDs WLAN LED A solid light indicates that wireless is ready . This LED blinks during wireless data transmission.[...]

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    7 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Getting Started Installation This section will walk you through the installation process. If you have a built-in wireless adapter , please disable it in device manager before installing your D-Link adapter . Also, if you have previously installed another wireless adapter , please make sure any s[...]

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    8 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters T o prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter , it is recommended to disable any wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties . Click the Hardware tab and then[...]

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    9 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Click Y es to disable the adapter . The adapter is now disabled. When disabled, a red X will be displayed. Disabling the adapter will not remove the drivers. If you would like to use the adapter , simply right-click it and select Enable .[...]

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    10 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless net work. Keep in mind, however , that the number , thickness and locati on of walls, ceilings, or other [...]

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    11 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Note: Please install the D W A-552 Desktop Adapter into your computer bef ore installing the dr iv er software from the D-Link CD . When the “Add Ne w Hardware” wizard appears, click Cancel . T urn on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-552 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. The step-by-step[...]

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    12 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual Section 2 - Installation The InstallShield Wizar d window will appear . Click Next to continue. By default setup will install to the default location: C:Program FilesD-L inkD W A-552 , where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. T o install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. [...]

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    13 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual Section 2 - Installation F or W in d o ws ® X P : T h is S of t w ar e I n s ta l l at i o n a le r t s c r ee n wi l l a p pe a r . Click Continue Anyway Click Finish Click Next T he D -L i n k C o nfi g ur a t io n Wi z a rd w il l n o w a p p ea r . If you are using Windows ® XP (SP2), you will have the option to[...]

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    14 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual Section 2 - Installation If you are prompted to reboot your computer , select Y es, I want to restart my computer now . Click Finish Click Next E nt e r t h e n e tw o r k n am e ( S S ID ) m a n ua l l y . I f yo u e n t er th e S S I D i nc o r re c t ly , y o u w il l a ut o m at i c al l y b e b r ou g h t t o t he[...]

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    15 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Configuration This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link wireless adapter using the D-Link Utility as well as the Windows ® XP Zero Configuration Utility . D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DW A-552 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the management softwa[...]

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    16 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Networks The SSID (Ser vice Set Identifier) is the name of the wireless network. Displays the MAC address of the wireless device. Displays the Link Quality of the wireless connection. If there is a “lock” icon, this means the wireless network is secure. Y ou must know the encr y[...]

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    17 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration My Wireless Networks The My Wireless Networks page will allow you to create, edit, and delete wireless network profiles. Ever y time you connect to a network using the Wireless Networks page, a profile will automatically be created. New Button: Modify: Click New to create a new wireless net[...]

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    18 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Add Profile Y ou may add a new network by clicking the New button from the My Wireless Networks page. Profile Name: SSID: Enter a name for your profile (e.g. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Enter the SSID of the wireless network. Select the network type. If you are connecting to a wireless ro[...]

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    19 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Modify Profile Y ou may edit an existing profile by clicking the Modify button from the My Wireless Networks page. Profile Name: SSID: Enter a name for your profile (e.g. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). Displays the SSID of the network. Displays the network type. Select the type of security [...]

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    20 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Support If you need help, click the Support button. A panel will appear to the right of the utility which will display information about the utility .[...]

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    21 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Th e Ab out scr een giv es you inf orma tio n ab out the Fi rmwa re and Utility V ersions of the DWA-552. About[...]

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    22 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Windows ® XP Configuration Utility Windows ® XP users may use the built-in wireless utility . The following instructions are for Ser vice Pack 2 users. If you are using Windows ® 2000, you must use the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager . Please refer to page 15. Right-click on the wirele[...]

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    23 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Disabling The Windows ® XP Utility If you want to use the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager you must disable the Windows ® XP wireless utility . Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower -right corner nex t to the time). Se lect View A vailable Wi reless Networks[...]

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    24 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration In the Wireless Network Connection Proper ties window , uncheck Use Windows ® to configure my wireless network settings and then click OK . Refer to page 15, on instructions for launching the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager .[...]

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    25 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DW A-552 offers the following types of security: • WP A2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WP A2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) • WP A (Wi-Fi Protected Access) • WP A[...]

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    26 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security What is WP A? WP A, or Wi-Fi Protected Access, is a Wi-Fi standard that was designed to improve the security features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). The 2 major improvements over WEP: • Improved data encr yption through the T emporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). TKIP scrambles the [...]

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    27 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WEP Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter . If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WEP key being used. 1. Open the Wireless Connect[...]

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    28 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter . make sure you enter the WEP key exactly the same on all wireless devices. It is strongly recommended to set the authentication to Shared Key . 1. Open the Wireless Connection[...]

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    29 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WEP Using the Windows ® XP Utility It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter . If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WEP key being used. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) [...]

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    30 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security 3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear . Enter the WEP key and click Connect . It may ta ke 20- 30 sec onds to con nect t o the wirele ss ne twork. If th e conn ectio n fails, please verify that the WEP settings are correct. The WEP key must be exactly the same as on the wirele[...]

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    31 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WP A/WP A2 Passphrase Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager It is recommended to enable WP A-PSK on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter . If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WP A-PSK passphrase being[...]

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    32 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security It is recommended to enable WP A-PSK on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter . Make sure you enter the passphrase exactly the same on all wireless devices. 1. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your deskto[...]

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    33 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WP A /WP A2 Passphrase Using the Windows ® XP Utility It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter . If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WEP key being used. 2. Highlight the wirel[...]

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    34 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security 3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear . Enter the WP A-PSK passphrase and click Connect . It may ta ke 20- 30 sec onds to con nect t o the wirele ss ne twork. If th e conn ectio n fails, please verify that the WP A-PSK settings are correct. The WP A-PSK passphrase must be exac[...]

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    35 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WP A/WP A2 Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager WP A and WP A2 are for advanced users who are familiar with using a RADIUS server and setting up certificates. 1. Open th e Wireless Connect ion Manager by doub le-clicking on the D-Link icon on your desktop. Click on New [...]

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    36 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual Section 5 - T roubleshooting 1. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? Select the Hardware T ab. T roubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-552. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below a[...]

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    37 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual Section 5 - T roubleshooting Click the + sign next to Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link DW A-552 Wireless Desktop Adapter . Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly . Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly . Click OK to continue. D-Link DWA-552 Wireless Des[...]

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    38 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual Section 5 - T roubleshooting • Make sure that the SSID on the DWA-552 desktop adapter is exactly the same as the SSID on the Access Point or wireless router . • Move the DW A-552 and Access Point or Wireless router into the same room and then test the wireless connection. • Disable all security settings. (WEP , M[...]

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    39 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual Section 5 - T roubleshooting • Make sure that the DW A-552 Wireless Adapter is properly seated in the computer’ s PCI slot. • If Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the adapter , make sure to completely remove drivers that were previously loaded. T o remove the drivers, do the following: A. Und[...]

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    40 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual Section 5 - T roubleshooting • In Infrastructure mode, make sure the same Ser vice Set Identifier (SSID) is specified on the settings for the wireless clients and access points. The SSID factory default setting for D-Link products is default. • In Ad-Hoc mode, both wireless clients will need to have the same SSID[...]

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    41 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industr y standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to se[...]

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    42 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics What is Wireless? Wireless or Wi-Fi technology is another way of connecting your computer to the network without using wires. Wi-Fi uses radio frequency to connect wirelessly , so you have the freedom to connect computers anywhere in your home or office network. Why D-Link Wireless ? D-Lin[...]

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    43 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Wireless Personal Area Network (WP AN) Bluetooth is the industr y standard wireless technology used for WP AN. Bluetooth devices in WP AN operate in a range up to 30 feet away . Compared to WLAN the speed and wireless operation range are both less than WLAN, but in return it doesn’t use n[...]

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    44 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Where is wireless used? Wireless technology is expanding ever ywhere not just at home or office. People like the freedom of mobility and it’ s becoming so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract people. The wireless connection in public places [...]

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    45 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Security Don’t let your next-door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by turning on the WP A or WEP security feature on the router . Refer to product manual for detail information on how to set it up. There are basically two modes of netwo[...]

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    46 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual Appendix B - Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link adapter , by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP ser ver (i.e. wireless router) automatically . T o verify your IP address, please follow the steps below . Click on Start &[...]

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    47 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual Appendix B - Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router , or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Step 1 Windows ® XP - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections . Windows ® 2000 - From the desktop, right-clic[...]

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    48 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual Appendix C - T echnical Specifications T echnical Specifications Standards* • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.11n (draft) Security • WP A - Wi-Fi Protected Access • 64/128-bit WEP Frequency Range • 2.4GHz to 2.462GHz External Antenna T ype • Dipole with detachable reverse SMA connector Operating [...]

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    49 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual Appendix D - Contacting T echnical Support Contacting T echnical Support U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our web site or by phone. Before you contact technical support, please have the following ready: • Model number of the product (e.g. DW A-552) • Hardware Revision (locate[...]

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    50 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual Appendix E - Warranty W arranty Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limited Warranty: • Only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor , and • Only for products purchased and[...]

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    51 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual Appendix E - Warranty Limited Software W arranty: D-Link warrants that the software portion of the product (“Software”) will substantially conform to D-Link’ s then current functional specifications for the Software, as set forth in the applicable documentation, from the date of original retail pur chase of the [...]

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    52 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual Appendix E - Warranty • After an RMA number is issued, the defective product must be packaged securely in the original or other suitable shipping package to ensure that it will not be damaged in transit, and the RMA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the package. Do not include any manuals or accesso[...]

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    53 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual Appendix E - Warranty IF ANY IMPLIED WAR RANTY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED IN ANY TERRITORY WHERE A PRODUCT IS SOLD, THE DURA TION OF SUCH IMPLIED WARRANT Y SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURA TION OF THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSL Y COVERED UNDER THE LIMITED W ARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN, THE ENTIRE [...]

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    54 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual Appendix E - Warranty CE Mark W arning: This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio inter ference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. FCC Statement: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, purs[...]

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    55 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual Appendix E - Warranty Industry Canada Notice: This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including inter ference that may cause undesi[...]

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    56 D-Link DWA-552 User Manual Appendix F - Registration Version 1.0 August 21, 2006 Product registration is entirely voluntar y and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Registration[...]