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The DWA-548 Wireless N 300 PCI Express Desktop Adapter connects your computer to a highspeed wireless network and provides a fast wireless connection with superior reception. Once connected, you can access your network's high-speed Internet connection while also getting secure access to shared photos, files, music, video, printers, and storage.
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... 5GHz bands for greater flexibility
DWA-548 Wireless N 300 PCI Express Desktop Adapter
Technical Specifications
OS Support
• Windows 7, Vista, or XP SP3
Standards
• IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.11n
Interface
• PCI Express (PCIe)
Security
• Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA™ & WPA2™) • 64/128-bit WEP • Wi-Fi Protected Setup - PIN & PBC
Antenna
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... 39 Windows® 7 Troubleshooting 44
Wireless Basics 46
Networking Basics 50 Check your IP address 50 Windows® XP Users 50 Windows® 7/Vista® Users 50 Statically Assign an IP address 51 Windows® XP Users 51 Windows® 7/Vista® Users 52
Technical Specifications 53
Contacting Technical Support 54
Warranty 55
Registration 62
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...Link DWA-548 Wireless N 300 PCI Express Desktop Adapter Two Antennas Low Profile Bracket CD with drivers and software
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
System Requirements
• A desktop computer with an available 64-bit PCI Express slot • Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP (with Service Pack 3) • 300MHz processor and at least 64MB of RAM
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... 300 PCI Express Desktop Adapter (DWA-548) is an 802.11n client device that delivers unrivaled wireless performance for your desktop computer. With the DWA-548, you can add or upgrade your Desktop PC's wireless connectivity without having to purchase a new computer. Once connected, access your network's high-speed Internet connection while sharing photos, files, music, video, printers, and storage...
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...adapters at different times, make sure the utilities are not set to load when your computer boots up. Windows® 7, 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 > Uninstall Programs. Windows Vista®/XP users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs.
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Section 2 - Installation
Step 4 Click Yes to disable the adapter.
Step 5 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 in the future, simply right-click it and select Enable.
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... DWA-548 Driver CD into 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:\autorun.exe"(where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive) and click OK. When the autorun screen appears, click Install and follow the on-screen instructions to install the wireless adapter drivers and software.
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... window will appear. Click Next to continue.
Step 4 By default setup will install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-548, 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.
Step 5 Select the Program Files folder location. Click Next to continue.
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Section 2 - Installation
Step 6 The drivers will install. This may take 1-2 minutes.
Step 7 The Wireless Connection Wizard will now appear. If you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to page 16. The following instructions will connect you to a wireless network using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS). Click Next to continue.
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... well as Windows® XP Zero Configuration and Windows® 7/Vista® WLAN Auto Configuration.
D-Link Wireless Connection Manager
The D-Link DWA-548 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...
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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Click the + sign next to Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link DWA-548 Desktop PCI Express Adapter.
Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly.
D-Link DWA-548 Wireless N 300 PCI Express Adapter
Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Click OK to continue.
D-Link DWA-548 Wireless Desktop PCI Express Adapter
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... 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-548 Desktop PCI Express 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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Manual - Page 56
... 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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... 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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