D-Link DWA-525 driver and firmware
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... 7 Remove Existing Installations 7 Disable Other Wireless Adapters 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 10 Software/Driver Installation 11 Install Adapter into Your Computer 14
Configuration 18 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 18 Wireless Networks 19 My Wireless Networks 20 Support 23 About 24
Connect to a Wireless Network 25 Using Windows® 7 25
Wireless Security 28 What...
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... PCI Adapter • One Antenna • Low Profile Mounting Bracket • Manual and Warranty on CD • D-Link Wireless Connection Manager on CD
System Requirements
• A desktop computer with an available PCI slot • Windows® 7, Windows Vista® (32/64-bit), or XP (32/64-bit with Service Pack 2 or higher) • 300MHz processor and at least 64MB of RAM
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... D-Link DWA-525 is a powerful 32-bit desktop adapter that installs quickly and easily into desktop computers. Like all DLink wireless adapters, the DWA-525 can be used in ad-hoc mode to connect directly with other cards for peer-to-peer file sharing or in infrastructure mode to connect with a wireless access point or router for access to the Internet in your office or home network.
The DWA-525...
Product Manual - Page 7
...up. Windows Vista® and XP users may use the built-in wireless utility for all adapters.
To remove any old software: Windows® 7 users: Click Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features. Windows Vista®/XP 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 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 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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Product Manual - Page 10
... 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
Software/Driver Installation
Note: Do NOT install the DWA-525 Desktop Adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. When the "Add New Hardware" wizard appears, click Cancel. Turn on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-525 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. The step-by-step instructions that follow are shown in Windows Vista®. The ...
Product Manual - Page 12
.... Select the language to use and click Next to continue.
The Welcome window will appear. Click Next to continue.
By default setup will install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-525, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. To install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next to continue.
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Product Manual - Page 14
... 2 - Installation
Install Adapter into Your Computer
Please refer to your computer's manual for specific instructions on opening your computer case and installing PCI adapters.
Step 1 - Turn off your computer and unplug the power to your computer.
Step 2 - Open/remove your case to your computer and locate an available PCI slot on your motherboard.
Step 3 - Slide the DWA-525 into the PCI slot and...
Product Manual - Page 18
...Vista® WLAN Auto Configuration.
D-Link Wireless Connection Manager
The D-Link DWA-525 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® 7, skip to page...
Product Manual - Page 39
... 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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Product Manual - Page 40
...- Troubleshooting
Click the + sign next to Network Adapters.
Right-click on D-Link DWA-525 Wireless Desktop PCI Adapter.
Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly.
D-Link DWA-525 Wireless Desktop PCI Adapter
Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Click OK to continue.
D-Link DWA-525 Wireless Desktop Adapter
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Product Manual - Page 42
... modem are indicating normal activity. If not, there may be a problem with the broadband connection.
• Check that the LED indicators on the wireless router are functioning properly. If not, check that the AC power and Ethernet cables are firmly connected.
• Check that the IP Address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS settings are correctly entered for the network.
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Section 5 - Troubleshooting
Click the + sign next to Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link DWA-525 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.
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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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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: http://support.dlink.com
For customers within Canada:
Phone Support: (800) 361-5265
Internet Support:
http://support.dlink.ca
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Product Manual - Page 56
... defective, the customer must obtain a Return Material Authorization ("RMA") number by completing the RMA form and entering the assigned Case ID Number at https://rma.D-Link.com/.
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Product Manual - Page 57
... 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...
Product Manual - Page 59
... some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user.
For detailed warranty information applicable to products purchased outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local D-Link office.
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