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    35 Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager.. 35 Troubleshooting 36 Wireless Basics 41 Networking Basics 46 Check your IP address 46 Statically Assign an IP address 47 Technical Specifications 48 Contacting Technical Support 49 Warranty 50 Registration 56 D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 
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    Overview PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link DWA-542 RangeBooster N™ Desktop Adapter • Manual and Warranty on CD • D-Link Wireless Connection Manager on CD System Requirements • A desktop computer with an available PCI slot • Windows® 2000 (Service Pack 4) or XP (Service Pack 2) • 300MHz
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    than 802.11g*. The DWA-542 is designed for use in bigger homes and for those that demand higher networking. Maximize wireless performance by connecting this desktop adapter to a RangeBooster N™ Router and stay connected from virtually anywhere in the home. This adapter supports WEP, WPA, and WPA2
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    volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. ** Available as a driver upgrade in the near future from support.dlink.com. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 
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    Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview WLAN LED A solid light indicates that wireless is ready.This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 
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    up. Windows® XP users may use the built-in wireless utility for all adapters. To remove any old software: Windows® XP users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 
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    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. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual
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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. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 
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    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. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 10
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    Note: Please install the DWA-542 Desktop Adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Turn on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-542 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. The step-by-step instructions that follow are shown in Windows XP. The steps and screens
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    Section 2 - Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. Click Next to continue. Click Next By default setup will install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-542, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. To install to a different location click Browse
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    appear. Click Continue Anyway Click Finish to continue. Click Finish The D-Link Configuration Wizard will now appear. If you are using Windows® XP (SP2), you will have the option to use either the D-Link utility or the built-in Windows® Wireless utility. Click Next D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 13
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    be brought to the site survey page. Click Scan to display the site survey page. Click Next Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Click Next If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now. Click Finish D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 14
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    any settings related to the wireless adapter. Double-clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your desktop will start the Configuration. If you are using Windows® XP, please skip to page 22. Double-click the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your desktop. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 15
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    up window will appear. Enter the security information to connect (refer to the Wireless Security section for more information). Activate Button: Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down menu and click Activate to connect. Allow up to 30 seconds to connect. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 16
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    . Allow up to 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. Profile Details: The Profile Details section will display information about the wireless network such as the network name (SSID), network type (Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc), and if the network is secured. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 17
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    , select Infrastructure. If you are connecting to another wireless client such as an adapter, select Ad-Hoc. Set Security: Select the type of security used. Please refer to the Wireless Security section for more information. OK Button: Click OK to save your settings. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 18
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    Home, Office, Coffee Shop). SSID: Displays the SSID of the network. Network Type: Displays the network type. Set Security: Select the type of security used. Please refer to the Wireless Security section for more information. OK Button: Click OK to save your settings. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 19
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    Section 3 - Configuration Support If you need help, click the Support button. A pane will appear to the right of the utility which will display information about the utility. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 20
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    Section 3 - Configuration About The About screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the DWA-542. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 21
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    networks in your area. Click on a network and click the Connect button. Refer to the Wireless Security section for information on connecting to a secure network. If you want to use the D-Link manager instead of the Windows® XP wireless utility, refer to the next page. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual
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    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. In the Choose a Wireless Network window click Change Advanced Settings on the left side below Related Tasks. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual
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    Section 3 - Configuration In the Wireless Network Connection Properties 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. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 24
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    encrypting data over your wireless network so that it is protected as it is transmitted from one wireless device to another. To gain access to a WEP network, you must know the HEX for use over the network. Four keys can be defined so that you can change keys easily. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 25
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    on your wireless router or access point. WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 26
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    Show text in the password field box to see the WEP key. Unchecking it will hide the key. 4. Click OK to connect to the network. Allow up to 30 seconds to connect. If you would like to create a new network and enter the WEP settings, refer to the next page. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 27
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    Security Option. 3. Select Shared and then select the Key Length from the drop-down menu. 4. Enter the WEP key exactly as it is on your wireless router or access point. 5. Click OK to connect to the network. Allow up to 30 seconds to connect. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 28
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    Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 29
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    will appear. Enter the WEP key and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WEP settings are correct. The WEP key must be exactly the same as on the wireless router or access point. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 30
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    . Click the Show text in the password field box to see the passphrase. Unchecking it will hide it. 4. Click OK to connect to the network. Allow up to 30 seconds to connect. If you would like to create a new network and enter the WEP settings, refer to the next page. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 31
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    profile and click Modify. 2. Select WPA/WPA2 Passphrase under Set Security Option. 3. Select TKIP or AES. 4. Enter the passphrase exactly as it is on your wireless router or access point. 5. Click OK to connect to the network. Allow up to 30 seconds to connect. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 32
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    Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 33
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    WPA-PSK passphrase and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router or access point. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 34
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    up certificates. 1. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your desktop. Click on New to create on the network to request authentication from the RADIUS server in the network. All the devices on the network must use the settings. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 35
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    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. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 36
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    Section 5 - Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link DWA-542 Wireless Desktop Adapter. Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link DWA-542 Wireless Desktop Adapter Look under Device Status to check that the device is working
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    the PCI slot of your laptop computer. 4. I forgot my encryption key. • Reset the Access Point to its factory default settings and restore the DWA-542 Wireless Desktop Adapter to the factory default settings. The default settings are listed in the Configuration section in this manual. D-Link DWA-542
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    5 - Troubleshooting 5. The computer does not recognize the DWA-542 Wireless Adapter. • Make sure that the DWA-542 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
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    the network. 7. How can I troubleshoot distance issues using the DWA-542? • Move the DWA-542 and Access Point or Wireless router into the same room and then test the wireless connection. • Change the channel of the Access Point. • Move devices within the line of sight. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual
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    Ethernet adapter cards. Under many circumstances, it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in order to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A Wireless Router is a device used to provide this link. D-Link DWA-542
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    two different types of wireless networks Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), and Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN). Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) In a wireless local area network, a device called an , airports, golf courses, and many other outdoor venues. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 42
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    speakers, and other devices that operate on batteries. Who uses wireless? Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone network from home • Share Internet connection and printer with multiple computers • No need to dedicate office space D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 43
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    Link wireless desktop adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote locations like: Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers. Wireless network cause since they operate on same frequency. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 44
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    Access Point or wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless router or access point. An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as laptops with wireless desktop adapters. All the adapters must be in Ad-Hoc mode to communicate. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 45
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    . Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters. If you are connecting to a wireless network at a hotspot (e.g. hotel, coffee shop, airport), please contact an employee or administrator to verify their wireless network settings. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 46
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    Windows® XP - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections. Windows® 2000 - From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties. Step 2 Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link network adapter twice to save your settings. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 47
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    of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless Dimensions • L = 4.64 (114.3mm) • W = 2.13 (54mm) • H = 0.34 inches (8.7mm) Weight • 0.12 lb (55g) D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 48
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    453-5465 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Internet Support: http://support.dlink.com [email protected] For customers within Canada: Phone Support: (800) 361-5265 Monday to Friday 7:30am to 9:00pm EST Internet Support: http://support.dlink.ca email:[email protected] D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 49
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    for the defective Hardware will be refunded by D-Link upon return to D-Link of the defective Hardware. All Hardware or part thereof that is replaced by D-Link, or for which the purchase price is refunded, shall become the property of D-Link upon replacement or refund. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 50
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    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.dlink.com/. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 51
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    any manuals or accessories in the shipping package. DLink will only software, firmware or other products or services provided by anyone other than D-Link; and Products that have been purchased from inventory clearance or liquidation sales or other sales in which D-Link Link DWA-542 User Manual 52
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    from D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc., as stipulated by the United States Copyright Act of 1976 and any amendments thereto. Contents are subject to change without prior notice. Copyright 2006 by D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 53
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    forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local D-Link office. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 54
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    forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This equipment should be installed and operated with les interférences pouvant perturber le bon fonctionnement de ce périphérique. D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 55
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    Appendix F - Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 1.0 04/26/2006 D-Link DWA-542 User Manual 56
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