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    the Windows® XP Utility 32 Troubleshooting 34 Wireless Installation Considerations 38 Wireless Basics 39 Networking Basics 44 Check your IP address 44 Statically Assign an IP address 45 Technical Specifications 46 Contacting Technical Support 48 Warranty 49 Registration 55 D-Link DWA-142
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    PPraocdkuacgteOCvoenrtevnietsw • D-Link DWA-142 Wireless USB Adapter • 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® 2000 (Service Pack 4) or XP (Service Pack
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    than 802.11g*. The DWA-142 is designed for use in bigger homes and for those that demand higher networking. Maximize wireless performance by connecting this USB Adapter to a RangeBooster N Router and stay connected from virtually anywhere in the home. This USB Adapter supports WEP, WPA and WPA2
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    your workspace to achieve the best reception possible. • Supports Infrastructure networks via an access point and Peer-to-Peer communication in Ad-Hoc mode. • User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities. * Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 
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    Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview USB Port Used to connect the DWA-142 to your computer. D-Link DWA-142 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-142 User Manual 
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    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-142 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-142 User Manual 
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    Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-142 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-142 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. The step-by-step instructions that follow are shown in Windows XP. The steps and screens are
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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-142, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. To install to a different location click Browse and specify the location.
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    the D-Link utility or the built-in Windows® Wireless utility. Click Next Enter the network name (SSID) manually. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to the site survey page. Click Scan to display the site survey page. Click Next D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 12
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    the Scan button to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click on the network name (SSID) and click Connect. Click Connect 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-142 User Manual 13
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    will show you how to configure your new D-Link wireless adapter using the D-Link Utility as well as the Windows® XP Zero Configuration Utility. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-142 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the management software. The manager provides the user an easy
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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-142 User Manual 15
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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-142 User Manual 16
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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-142 User Manual 17
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    You may edit an existing profile by clicking the Modify button from the My Wireless Networks page. Profile Name: Enter a name for your profile (e.g. Home, . Please refer to the Wireless Security section for more information. OK Button: Click OK to save your settings. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 18
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    Section 3 - Configuration Support If you need help, click the Support button. A panel will appear to the right of the utility which will display information about the utility. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 19
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    Section 3 - Configuration About The About screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the DWA-142. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 20
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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 utility instead of the Windows® XP wireless utility, refer to the next page. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 21
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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-142 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. Double-click the Wireless Conection Manager icon on your desktop. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 23
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    the RC4 encryption algorithm. WEP provides security by 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 be defined so that you can change keys easily. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 24
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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-142 User Manual 25
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    wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WEP key being used. 1. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link settings, refer to the next page. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 26
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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-142 User Manual 27
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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-142 User Manual 28
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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-142 User Manual 29
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    WPA/WPA2 Passphrase Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager It is recommended to enable WPA-PSK on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an network and enter the WPA-PSK settings, refer to the next page. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 30
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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-142 User Manual 31
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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-142 User Manual 32
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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-142 User Manual 33
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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-142 User Manual 34
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    -click on D-Link DWA-142 USB Adapter. Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link DWA-142 USB Adapter Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Click OK to continue. D-Link DWA-142 Wireless USB Adapter D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 35
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    Section 5 - Troubleshooting 2. The computer does not recognize the DWA-142 Wireless Adapter. Make sure that the DWA-142 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
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    on the WLAN icon in the taskbar > click on Configuration to change the settings for the wireless adapter. If Security is enabled, make sure that the correct encryption keys are entered on both the DWA-142 and the access point. Double-click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar > click Encryption. Check
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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-142 User Manual 38
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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-142
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    There are 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 , airports, golf courses, and many other outdoor venues. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 40
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    PDAs, headphones, laptops, speakers, and other devices that operate on batteries. Who uses wireless? Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether printer with multiple computers • No need to dedicate office space D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 41
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    and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract people. The wireless connection in public places is usually called "hotspots". Using a D-Link USB Adapter with your laptop, you can access appliances might cause since they operate on same frequency. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 42
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    an 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 USB Adapters. All the adapters must be in AdHoc mode to communicate. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 43
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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-142 User Manual 44
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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-142 User Manual 45
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    Bus Type USB 2.0 (1.1 compatible) Wireless Signal 10% PER,-87dBm) • 6Mbps OFDM, 10% PER,-88dBm) • 5.5Mbps CCK, 8% PER,-85dBm) • 2Mbps QPSK, 8% PER,-86dBm) • 1Mbps BPSK, 8% PER,-89dBm) Operating Temperature 32°F to 131°F ( 0°C to 55°C) Humidity 95% maximum (non-condensing) D-Link DWA-142 User Manual
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    H = 0.34 inches (8.7mm) Weight 0.12 lb (55g) Warranty 1 Year * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 47
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    the United States: Phone Support: (877) 453-5465 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Internet Support: http://support.dlink.com For customers within Canada: Phone Support: (800) 361-5265 Monday to Friday 7:30am to 9:00pm EST Internet Support: http://support.dlink.ca D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 48
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    Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement 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-142 User Manual
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    in its documentation. D-Link further warrants that, during the Software Warranty Period, the magnetic media on which D-Link delivers the Software will be free of physical defects. The RMA form and entering the assigned Case ID Number at https://rma.dlink.com/. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 50
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    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 AND NONINFRINGEMENT. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 51
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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-142 User Manual 52
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    in desktop or laptop computers with side mounted USB ports which can provide 2 cm separation distance from follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11. This Link office. D-Link DWA-142 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 equipment should be installed and operated with les interférences pouvant perturber le bon fonctionnement de ce périphérique. D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 54
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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 July 25, 2006 D-Link DWA-142 User Manual 55
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