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Quick Install Guide
Wireless N 300 PCI Express Desktop Adapter
Thank you for purchasing the Wireless N 300 PCI Express Desktop Adapter. Follow
the easy steps in this guide to properly set up your adapter. Please verify that all the
package contents below are available.
DWA-548
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Before You Begin
Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following:
• Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters.
• Disable any built-in wireless adapters.
• Verify the settings such as the wireless network name (SSID) and security
settings of the network(s) you want to connect to.
Note:
If you’ve installed a different manufacturer’s adapter or a different model
D-Link adapter, make sure the software is uninstalled before installing the new
software. Some utilities may cause a conflict with the new software. Windows
®
7,
Windows Vista
®
and XP users may use the built-in wireless utility.
Technical Support
Having trouble installing your new product? D-Link’s website contains the latest
user documentation and software updates for D-Link products. U.S. and Canadian
customers can contact D-Link Technical Support through our website or by phone.
United States
Telephone:
(877) 453-5465
Internet:
http://support.dlink.com
Canada
Telephone:
(800) 361-5265
Internet:
http://support.dlink.ca
Copyright ©2012 All rights reserved. D-Link and the D-Link logo are registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries.
Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and
802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network
traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will
adversely affect wireless signal range. Product specifications, size and shape are subject to change without notice, and actual product
appearance may differ from that depicted on the packaging. Visit dlink.com (US) or dlink.ca (Canada) for more details.
Version 1.0 | March 22, 2012 6DWA548Q..01G
What This Product Does
The D-Link DWA-548 is an 802.11n client device that delivers unrivaled wireless
performance for your desktop computer. Once connected, access your network’s
high-speed Internet connection while sharing photos, files, music, video, printers,
and storage.
Package Contents
DWA-548 Wireless N 300 PCI Express Desktop Adapter
Two Antennas
Low Profile Bracket
CD with drivers and software
• A desktop computer with an available PCIe slot
• Windows® 7, Windows Vista® (32-bit), XP (32/64-bit with Service Pack 2 or higher)
• 300MHz processor and at least 64MB of RAM
System Requirements
Follow the steps below to install your new D-Link wireless adapter. Do NOT install
the adapter into your computer before running the installation CD.
Step 1:
Insert the 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.
Installation
Step 2:
Before installing, write down the serial number and hardware revision (e.g. A1) in
case you need to contact technical support.
Please turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the computer.
Remove the case to access your motherboard. Firmly insert the DWA-548 adapter
into an available PCIe slot inside your computer.
Once inserted, close the case and insert the power cable back into the computer.
Connect both antennas to the adapter and then turn on your computer. Windows
will automatically detect and install the adapter.
Step 3:
After installation, the D-Link DWA-548 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as
the management software. The manager provides the user with 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.
