D-Link DWA-160 - Xtreme N Duo Dual Band Draft 802.11n USB Adapter driver and firmware
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... 10 Adapter Installation 11
Configuration 17 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 17 Wireless Networks 18 Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS 19 My Wireless Networks 23 Add Profile 24 Modify Profile 25 Support 26 About 27
Connect to a Wireless Network 28 Using Windows Vista 28 Using Windows® XP 30
Wireless Security 31 What is WPA 31
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... DWA-160 Xtreme N™ Dual Band USB Adapter • Cradle • Manual and Warranty on CD • D-Link Wireless Connection Manager on CD • Quick Installation Guide
System Requirements
• A computer or laptop with an available USB 2.0 port • Windows Vista® or XP (Service Pack 2) • CD-ROM Drive • 300MHz processor and at least 64MB of RAM • A draft 802...
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The DWA-160 Xtreme N™ Dual Band USB Adapter is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for desktop or notebook PCs. Instead of stringing Ethernet cables to your PC or dismantling your desktop computer case, the DWA-160 can enable Draft 802.11n wireless connectivity by simply utilizing your desktop or notebook PC's USB port.
Powered by Xtreme N™ Dual Band technology, the DWA-160...
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... has previously been available. You may also use 802.1x for wireless authentication. • Position the DWA-160 almost anywhere in your workspace to achieve the best reception possible. • Supports Infrastructure networks via an access point • User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities.
* Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput.
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..., make sure the utilities are not set to load when your computer boots up. Windows® XP users may use the built-in wireless utility for all adapters.
To remove any old software:
Windows® XP/Vista™ users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs.
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... disable the 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 click Device Manager. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters.
Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable.
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Section 2 - Installation
Click Yes 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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... are using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your 2.4GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in use.
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Section 2 - Installation
Adapter Installation
Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-160 Xtreme N™ Dual Band USB Adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD.
Turn on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-160 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive.
If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer, go to Start > Run. In the run box type "D:\...
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Section 2 - Installation
The InstallShield Wizard window will appear.
Click Next By default setup will install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-160, 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
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...- Installation
Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer.
If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel.
Click Next
The Wireless Connection Wizard will now appear. If you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to page 15. The following instructions will connect you to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS).
Click Next
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...8482; WLAN Auto Configuration.
D-Link Wireless Connection Manager
The D-Link DWA-160 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 Wireless Connection Manager icon on the desktop will start the Configuration. If you are using Windows Vista® please skip to...
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... following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows® XP. If you have a different operating system, the screenshots on your computer will look similar to the following examples.) 1. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly?
Go to Start > My Computer > Properties.
Select the Hardware Tab.
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Section 5 - Troubleshooting
Click the + sign next to Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link DWA-160 Xteme N Dual Band USB 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.
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...that the DWA-160 Wireless Adapter is properly seated in the computer's USB port. If Windows® does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the adapter, make sure to completely remove drivers that were previously loaded.
3. The computer with the DWA-160 installed is unable to connect to the wireless network and/or the Internet. • Check that the LED indicators for the broadband modem are...
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...Yes, OK, or Continue.
• At the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter.
• This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway of your adapter.
If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your router. Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters.
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... (e.g. DWA-160) • Hardware Revision (located on the label on the adapter (e.g. rev A2)) • Serial Number (s/n number located on the label on the adapter).
You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website as well as frequently asked questions and answers to technical issues.
For customers within the United States:
Phone Support: (877) 453-5465
Internet Support...
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... customer must obtain a Return Material Authorization ("RMA") number by completing the RMA form and entering the assigned Case ID Number at https://rma.dlink.com/.
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... installation, installation and removal of the product for repair, and shipping costs; Operational adjustments covered in the operating manual for the product, and normal maintenance; Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act of God, failures due to power surge, and cosmetic damage; Any hardware, software, firmware or other products or services provided by anyone other than D-Link...
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... other antenna or transmitter.
SAR compliance has been established in typical laptop computer(s) with USB slot, and product could be used in typical laptop computer with USB slot. Other application like handheld PC or similar device has not been verified and may not compliance with related RF exposure rule an such use shall be prohibited.
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