D-Link DWA-645 Quick Install Manual
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Page 2: System Requirements
• 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 Manual, software, and D-Link DWA-645 warranty on CD Wireless Notebook Adapter If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. D-Link DWA-645 Quick Install Guide... -
Page 3: Hardware Overview
Hardware Overview Activity LED A blinking light indicates data is being transmitted. Link LED A steady light indicates a connection to a wireless network. D-Link DWA-645 Quick Install Guide... -
Page 4: Wireless Installation Considerations
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 network. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. -
Page 5: Adapter Installation
Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-645 Cardbus Adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Turn on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-645 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. The step-by-step instructions that follow are shown in Windows XP.The steps and screens are similar for the other Windows... - Page 6 C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-645, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. To install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next Select the Program Files folder location. Click Next D-Link DWA-645 Quick Install Guide...
- Page 7 Click Next The D-Link configuration wizard will now appear. If you are using Windows (SP2), you will have the option to use either the D-Link utility or the built-in Windows Wireless utility. ® Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually.
- Page 8 Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Click Next Click Finish to continue. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now. Click Finish D-Link DWA-645 Quick Install Guide...
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Page 9: Connect To A Wireless Network
The D-Link DWA-645 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the management software. The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to the wireless adapter. Clicking on the D-Link icon on your desktop will start the Configuration. If you are using the Windows XP Wireless Zero Config, please skip... - Page 10 If the network you are connecting to is using WEP, enter the WEP key for the network and click OK. If the network you are connecting to is using WPA-PSK, enter the passphrase for the network and click OK. D-Link DWA-645 Quick Install Guide...
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Page 11: Windows ® Xp Configuration Utility
XP users may use the built-in wireless utility. The following ® instructions are for Service Pack 2 users. If you are using Windows 2000, you must use the D-Link utility. ® Please refer to page 9. If you receive the Wireless... - Page 12 Refer to the Wireless Security section in the manual for information on connecting to a secure network. If you want to use the D-Link utility instead of the Windows ® wireless utility, refer to the next page. D-Link DWA-645 Quick Install Guide...
- Page 13 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 next to the time). Select View Available Wireless Networks.
- Page 14 In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window, uncheck Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings and then click OK. You can now use the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager to configure your wireless adapter. Double-click the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your desktop.
- Page 15 Notes D-Link DWA-645 Quick Install Guide...
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Page 16: Technical Support
Copyright ©2006 D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. D-Link and the D-Link logo are registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and Draft 802.11n specifications.