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D-Link DWA-64 Quick Install Guide

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 objects that the wireless signals must pass through, 

may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials 

and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The 

key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:

1.  Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link adapter 

and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can 

reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position 

your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.

2.  Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that 

is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to be 

almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 

feet (14 meters) thick! Position devices so that the signal will travel 

straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better 

reception.

3.  Building Materials make a difference. A solid metal door or aluminum 

studs may have a negative effect on range. Try to position access 

points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes 

through drywall or open doorways. Materials and objects such as 

glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (fish tanks), mirrors, file 

cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your wireless signal.

4.  Keep  your  product  away  (at  least  3-6  feet  or  1-2  meters)  from 

electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise.

5.  If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products 

such  as  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.

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Страница 2: ...tructure mode or another draft 802 11n wireless adapter for Ad Hoc networking mode System Requirements If any of the above items are missing please contact your reseller Manual Software and Warranty o...

Страница 3: ...D Link DWA 642 Quick Install Guide Hardware Overview Link LED A steady light indicates a connection to a wireless network Activity LED A blinking light indicates data is being transmitted...

Страница 4: ...5 feet thick 5 meters at a 45 degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet 1 meter thick At a 2 degree angle it looks over 42 feet 14 meters thick Position devices so that the signal will travel straight...

Страница 5: ...D Link DWA 642 Driver CD in the CD ROM drive The step by step instructions that follow are shown in Windows XP The steps and screens are similar for the other Windows operating systems If the CD Auto...

Страница 6: ...default setup will install to the default location C Program Files D Link DWA 642 where C represents the drive letter of your hard drive To install to a different location click Browse and specify the...

Страница 7: ...ity or the built in Windows Wireless utility Insert the adapter into an available cardbus slot on your computer If the Found New HardwareWizard appears click Cancel Enter the network name SSID manuall...

Страница 8: ...A 642 Quick Install Guide Click on the network name SSID and click Next Click Finish to continue If you are prompted to reboot your computer select Yes I want to restart my computer now Click Next Cli...

Страница 9: ...des the user an easy interface to change any settings related to the wireless adapter Clicking on the D Link icon on your desktop will start the Configuration If you are using Windows XP please skip t...

Страница 10: ...the router or access point you are trying to connect to Please refer to the manual on the CD for more information on Wireless Security If the network you are connecting to is using WEP enter the WEP...

Страница 11: ...ng Windows 2000 you must use the D Link utility Please refer to page 9 If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble click on the center of the bubble to access the utility Windows XP Configura...

Страница 12: ...lable wireless networks in your area Click on a network and click the Connect button Refer to the Wireless Security section in the manual for information on connecting to a secure network If you want...

Страница 13: ...e 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 Disabling The Windows XP Uti...

Страница 14: ...onnection Properties window uncheck Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings and then click OK You can now use the D Link Wireless Connection Manager to configure your wireless adapter Do...

Страница 15: ...15 D Link DWA 642 Quick Install Guide Notes...

Страница 16: ...nk Systems Inc All rights reserved D Link and the D Link logo are registered trademarks of D Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries Other trademarks are the prop...

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