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    2 D-Link DWA-547 User Manual T able of Contents Product Overview ........................................................ 3 Package Contents ..................................................... 3 System Requirements ............................................... 3 Introduction ............................................................... 4 Feat ...

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    3 D-Link DWA-547 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview • D-Link DWA-547 RangeBooster N ™ 650 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 processor and at l ...

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    4 D-Link DWA-547 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction The D-Link RangeBooster N ™ 650 Desktop Adapter (DWA-547) is a Draft 802.11n client device that delivers unrivaled wireless performance for your desktop computer. With the DWA-547, you can add or upgrade your Desktop PC’s wireless connectivity without having to purchase a ne ...

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    5 D-Link DWA-547 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview • Fas ter Wirel ess Netw orki ng* - Enab le wir ele ss con nec tiv ity on your Desk top PC comp ute r with the D WA -5 47 . W i th th e pe rf or m an ce of D- Li nk ’s R a ng eB oo s te r N ™ 6 50 l i ne o f wi re le ss p r od uc ts , t h e DW A- 54 7 d el iv er s an u ns ur pa ss ed w ...

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    6 D-Link DWA-547 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Over view LEDs WLAN LED A solid light indicates that wireless is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. ...

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    7 D-Link DWA-547 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Getting Started Installation This section will walk you through the installation process. If you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in device manager before installing your D-Link adapter. Also, if you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure any soft ...

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    8 D-Link DWA-547 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters To prevent any conicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable any wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer ico n and select Properties . Click the Hardware tab and then ...

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    9 D-Link DWA-547 User Manual 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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    10 D-Link DWA-547 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other obje ...

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    11 D-Link DWA-547 User Manual Section 2 - Installation Note: Please install the D W A-547 Desktop Adapter into your computer bef ore installing the driver software from the D-Link CD . When the “Add New Hardw are” wizard appears, clic k Cancel . Turn on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-547 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. The step-by-step i ...

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    12 D-Link DWA-547 User Manual Section 2 - Installation The InstallShield Wizar d window will appear. Click Next to continue. By default setup will install to the default location: C:Program FilesD-L inkD W A-547 , where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. To install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Cl ...

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    13 D-Link DWA-547 User Manual Section 2 - Installation F o r W i n d o w s ® X P : T h i s S o f t w a r e I n s t a l l a t i o n a l e r t s c r e e n w i l l a p p e a r . Click Continue Anyway Click Finish Click Next T h e D - L i n k C o n  g u r a t i o n W i z a r d w i l l n o w a p p e a r . If you are using Windows ® XP (SP2), you wi ...

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    14 D-Link DWA-547 User Manual Section 2 - Installation If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now . Click Finish Click Next E n t e r t he n e t w o r k n a m e ( S S I D ) m an ua l l y . I f y ou e n t e r t h e S S I D i nc or r e c t l y , y o u w i l l au t o m a t i c a l l y be br ou g h t to t ...

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    15 D-Link DWA-547 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Configuration This section will show you how to congure your new D-Link wireless adapter using the D-Link Utility as well as the Windows ® XP Zero Conguration Utility. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-547 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the management software ...

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    16 D-Link DWA-547 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Networks The SSID (Service Set Identier) is the name of the wireless network. Displays the MAC address of the wireless device. Displays the Link Quality of the wireless connection. If there is a “lock” icon, this means the wireless ne two rk is s ec ur e. Yo u mu st k no w th ...

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    17 D-Link DWA-547 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration My Wireless Networks The My Wireless Networks page will allow you to create, edit, and delete wireless network proles. Every time you connect to a network using the Wireless Networks page, a prole will automatically be created. New Button: Modify: Click New to create a new wireless netw ...

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    18 D-Link DWA-547 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Add Profile You may add a new network by clicking the New button from the My Wireless Networks page. Profile Name: SSID: Ent er a nam e for you r pro le (e. g. Hom e, Of ce, Coffee Shop). Enter the SSID of the wireless network. Select the network type. If you are connecting to a wirel ...

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    19 D-Link DWA-547 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Modify Profile You may edit an existing prole by clicking the Modify button from the My Wireless Networks page. Profile Name: SSID: En ter a na me fo r you r pro le (e.g . Hom e, Of ce , Coffee Shop). Displays the SSID of the network. Displays the network type. Select the type of s ...

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    20 D-Link DWA-547 User Manual 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. ...

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    21 D-Link DWA-547 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration The About screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the DWA-547. About ...

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    22 D-Link DWA-547 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Windows ® XP Configuration Utility Windows ® XP users may use the built-in wireless utility. The following instructions are for Service Pack 2 users. If you are using Windows ® 2000, you must use the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager. Please refer to page 15. Right-click on the wireless ...

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    23 D-Link DWA-547 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration Disabling The Windows ® XP Utility If you want to use the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager you must disable the Windows ® 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 ...

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    24 D-Link DWA-547 User Manual Section 3 - Configuration In the Wireless Networ k Connection Proper ties window, unc hec k Use Wind ows ® to co ngu re my wire les s net wor k settings and then click OK . Refer to page 15, on instructions for launching the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager . ...

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    25 D-Link DWA-547 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DWA-547 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) • WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) • WPA-PSK ...

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    26 D-Link DWA-547 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security What is WP A? WPA, or Wi-Fi Protected Access, is a Wi-Fi standard that was designed to improve the security features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). The 2 major improvements over WEP: • Improved data encryption through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). TKIP scrambles the key ...

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    27 D-Link DWA-547 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WEP Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or access point before conguring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WEP key being used. 1. Open the Wireless Connecti ...

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    28 D-Link DWA-547 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or access point before conguring your wireless adapter. make sure you enter the WEP key exactly the same on all wireless devices. It is strongly recommended to set the authentication to Shared Key . 1. Open the Wireless Connection ...

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    29 D-Link DWA-547 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WEP Using the Windows ® XP Utility It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or access point before conguring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WEP key being used. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) y ...

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    30 D-Link DWA-547 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security 3. The Wir el ess Net work Con ne cti on box wil l ap pea r. Ent er the WEP key and click Connect . It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the con ne cti on fa ils , ple as e v eri fy th at th e W EP se tti ng s a re co rre ct. The WEP key must be exactly the same ...

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    31 D-Link DWA-547 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WP A/WP A2 Passphrase Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager It is recomm ended to enable WPA-P SK on you r wirel ess rou ter or access point bef ore con gur ing your wirele ss adap ter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WPA-PSK passphras ...

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    32 D-Link DWA-547 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security It is recomm ended to enable WPA-P SK on you r wirel ess rou ter or access point bef ore con gur ing your wirele ss adap ter. Make sure you enter the passphrase exactly the same on all wireless devices. 1. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on you ...

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    33 D-Link DWA-547 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WP A /WP A2 Passphrase Using the Windows ® XP Utility It is recommended to enable WEP on your wireless router or access point before conguring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WEP key being used. 2. Highlight the wirele ...

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    34 D-Link DWA-547 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security 3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the 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 a ...

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    35 D-Link DWA-547 User Manual Section 4 - Wireless Security Configure WP A/WP A2 Using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager WPA and WPA2 are for advanced users who are familiar with using a RADIUS server and setting up certicates. 1. Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double-clicking on the D-Link icon on your desktop. Click on New to cr ...

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    36 D-Link DWA-547 User Manual Section 5 - T roubleshooting 1. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? Select the Hardware Tab. T roubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-547. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below ar ...

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    37 D-Link DWA-547 User Manual Section 5 - T roubleshooting Click the + sign next to Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link DWA-547 Wireless Desktop Adapter. Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. Loo k under Device Statu s to chec k that the devi ce is working properly. Click OK to continue. D-Link DWA-547 Wireless Des ...

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    38 D-Link DWA-547 User Manual Section 5 - T roubleshooting • Make sure that the SSID on the DWA-547 desktop adapter is exactly the same as the SSID on the Access Point or wireless router. • Move the DWA-547 and Access Point or Wireless router into the same room and then test the wireless connection. • Disable all security settings. (WEP, MAC ...

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    39 D-Link DWA-547 User Manual Section 5 - T roubleshooting • Make sure that the DWA-547 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 previously loaded. To remove the drivers, do the following: A. Under T ...

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    40 D-Link DWA-547 User Manual Section 5 - T roubleshooting • In Infrastructure mode, make sure the same Service Set Identier (SSID) is specied on the settings for the wireless clients and access points. The SSID factory default setting for D-Link products is default. • In Ad-Hoc mode, both wireless clients will need to have the same SSID ...

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    41 D-Link DWA-547 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to sec ...

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    42 D-Link DWA-547 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics What is Wireless? Wireless or Wi-Fi technology is another way of connecting your computer to the network without using wires. Wi-Fi uses radio frequency to connect wirelessly, so you have the freedom to connect computers anywhere in your home or ofce network. Why D-Link Wireless ? D-Link ...

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    43 D-Link DWA-547 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) Bluetooth is the industry standard wireless technology used for WPAN. Bluetooth devices in WPAN operate in a range up to 30 feet away. Compared to WLAN the speed and wireless operation range are both less than WLAN, but in return it doesn’t use nearly ...

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    44 D-Link DWA-547 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Where is wireless used? Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or ofce. People like the freedom of mobility and it’s becoming so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract people. The wireless connection in public places is ...

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    45 D-Link DWA-547 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Security Don’t let you next- door neigh bors or int ruders connect to your wireles s network . Secure your wireles s networ k by turning on the WPA or WEP security feature on the router. Refer to product manual for detail information on how to set it up. There are basically two modes of n ...

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    46 D-Link DWA-547 User Manual Appendix B - Networking Basics Networking Basics Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below. Click on Start > R ...

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    47 D-Link DWA-547 User Manual Appendix B - Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Step 1 Windows ® XP - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections . Windows ® 2000 - From the desktop, right-click ...

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    48 D-Link DWA-547 User Manual Appendix C - T echnical Specifications T echnical Specifications Standards* • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.11n Security • WPA WPA2 - Wi-Fi Protected Access (TKIP, MIC, IV Expansion, Shared Key Authentication) • 64/128-bit WEP Frequency Range • 2.4GHz to 2.462GHz External Antenna Type • Dipole ...

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    49 D-Link DWA-547 User Manual Appendix E - Warranty W arranty Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limited Warranty: • Only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor, and • O n l y f or p r o d u c t s p u ...

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    50 D-Link DWA-547 User Manual Appendix E - Warranty Limited Software Warranty: D-L ink warr ant s tha t the sof twa re por tio n of th e prod uct (“So ftw are ”) wi ll sub sta nt ial ly con for m to D-L ink ’s the n cur ren t fun cti ona l spec i cat ion s for the Software, as set forth in the applicable documentation, from the date of ori ...

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    51 D-Link DWA-547 User Manual Appendix E - Warranty Number at https://rma.dlink.com/. • After an RMA number is issued, the defective product must be packaged securely in the original or other suitable shipping package to ensure that it will not be damaged in transit, and the RMA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the package. Do ...

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    52 D-Link DWA-547 User Manual Appendix E - Warranty IF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED IN ANY TERRITORY WHERE A PRODUCT IS SOLD, THE DURATION OF SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY COVERED UNDER THE LIMITED WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN, THE ENTIRE RISK A ...

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    53 D-Link DWA-547 User Manual Appendix E - Warranty Copyright 2006 by D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. CE Mark Warning: This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. FCC Statement: This equipment has been ...

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    54 D-Link DWA-547 User Manual Appendix E - Warranty Industry Canada Notice: This device complies with Canadian RSS-210. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmitting antenna) that is installed outdoors is subjec ...

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