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D-Link DWA-566 User Manual

Manual is about: Wireless N 300 Dual Band PCI Express Desktop Adapter

Summary of DWA-566

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    2 d-link dwa-566 user manual table of contents product overview ..............................................................3 package contents ........................................................................... 3 system requirements ............................................................

  • Page 3: System Requirements

    3 d-link dwa-566 user manual section 1 - product overview system requirements • a desktop computer with an available 64-bit pci express slot • 1ghz processor / 512 mb ram / 200 mb available space / cd-rom drive • windows® 7, vista®, or xp (service pack 2 or higher) • an access point or wireless rout...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    4 d-link dwa-566 user manual section 1 - product overview introduction the dwa-566 wireless n 300 dual band pcie desktop adapter is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for desktops. The device installs into a desktops pci express slot. The dwa-566 provides a fast wireless connection and a su...

  • Page 5: Features

    5 d-link dwa-566 user manual section 1 - product overview • faster wireless networking* - enable wireless connectivity on your desktop pc computer with the dwa-566. With the performance of d-link’s wireless n line of wireless products, the dwa-566 delivers an unsurpassed wireless experience. Perform...

  • Page 6: Hardware Overview

    6 d-link dwa-566 user manual section 1 - product overview hardware overview leds 1 antennas two antennas for better coverage. 2 wlan led a solid light indicates that wireless is ready. This led blinks during wireless data transmission. 3 pcie connector the pcie connector will fit into the pci expres...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    7 d-link dwa-566 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 a...

  • Page 8

    8 d-link dwa-566 user manual section 2 - installation disable other wireless adapters to prevent any conflicts 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 icon and sele...

  • Page 9

    9 d-link dwa-566 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..

  • Page 10

    10 d-link dwa-566 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 that the number, thickness and lo...

  • Page 11: Driver/software Installation

    11 d-link dwa-566 user manual section 2 - installation note: please install the drivers before physically installing the adapter into your computer. Turn on the computer and insert the d-link dwa-566 driver cd in the cd-rom drive. The step-by-step instructions that follow are shown in windows vista®...

  • Page 12

    12 d-link dwa-566 user manual section 2 - installation select your language and click next to continue. By default setup will install to the default location: c:\program files\d-link\dwa-566, where c: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. To install to a different location click browse and...

  • Page 13

    13 d-link dwa-566 user manual section 2 - installation once the drivers are installed, click next to continue. Select the program files folder location. Click next to continue. The drivers will install. This may take 1-2 minutes. Click finish to complete the driver installation. You can now install ...

  • Page 14: Hardware Installation

    14 d-link dwa-566 user manual section 2 - installation step 1 - open the side panel of your computer and then remove the metal cover bracket on your pci express slot. Step 2 - insert the dwa-566 firmly into the pci express slot and screw it in place. You may either leave the antennas on or unscrew t...

  • Page 15

    15 d-link dwa-566 user manual section 2 - installation step 4 - turn on your computer. The wireless connection wizard starts automatically once the pc is powered on. Alternatively, double-click the “wireless connection wizard” icon on your desktop or click start > all programs > d-link > wireless co...

  • Page 16

    16 d-link dwa-566 user manual section 2 - installation step 7 - once the connection is successful, the screen will automatically indicate that the dwa-566 has connected to your router or access point. Click finish to complete the connection process..

  • Page 17: Manual Connect

    17 d-link dwa-566 user manual section 2 - installation to manually connect to your wireless network, select manually connect to a wireless network and then click next. Enter the network name (ssid) manually. If you enter the ssid incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to the site survey page...

  • Page 18

    18 d-link dwa-566 user manual section 2 - installation if the wireless network you want to connect to has a lock icon, you will need to enter the encryption password. Click next to continue. Note: click “show text in the password field” to display the characters that you type in the space provided. ...

  • Page 19

    19 d-link dwa-566 user manual section 2 - installation click finish to continue. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select yes, i want to restart my computer now..

  • Page 20: Configuration

    20 d-link dwa-566 user manual section 3 - configuration configuration d-link wireless connection manager this section will show you how to configure your new d-link wireless adapter using the d-link utility as well as windows® xp zero configuration and windows 7/vista® wlan auto configuration. The d...

  • Page 21: Wireless Networks

    21 d-link dwa-566 user manual section 3 - configuration wireless networks the wireless networks (site survey) page will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. To connect to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (ssid) and click connect. The ssid (service set identi...

  • Page 22: My Wireless Networks

    22 d-link dwa-566 user manual section 3 - configuration my wireless networks the my wireless networks page will allow you to create, edit, and delete wireless network profiles. Every time you connect to a network using the wireless networks page, a profile will automatically be created. New button: ...

  • Page 23: Add Profile

    23 d-link dwa-566 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: enter a name for your profile (e.G. Home, office, coffee shop). Enter the ssid of the wireless network. If you are connecti...

  • Page 24: Modify Profile

    24 d-link dwa-566 user manual section 3 - configuration modify profile you may edit an existing profile by clicking the modify button from the my wireless networks page. Profile name: ssid: enter a name for your profile (e.G. Home, office, coffee shop). Displays the ssid of the network. Displays the...

  • Page 25: Support

    25 d-link dwa-566 user manual 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..

  • Page 26: About

    26 d-link dwa-566 user manual section 3 - configuration the about screen gives you information about the firmware and utility versions of the dwa-566. About.

  • Page 27: Using Windows® 7

    27 d-link dwa-566 user manual section 3 - configuration connect to a wireless network using windows® 7 windows® 7 users may use the built-in wireless utility. If you are using another company’s utility or windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connectin...

  • Page 28: Using Windows Vista®

    28 d-link dwa-566 user manual section 3 - configuration using windows vista® windows vista users may use the built-in wireless utility. If you are using another company’s utility or windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network...

  • Page 29: Using Windows® Xp

    29 d-link dwa-566 user manual section 3 - configuration using windows® xp windows® xp users may use the built-in wireless utility (zero configuration utility). The following instructions are for service pack 2 users. If you are using another company’s utility or windows® 2000, please refer to the us...

  • Page 30: Wireless Security

    30 d-link dwa-566 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-566 offers the following types of security: • wpa/wpa2-personal • wpa/wpa2-enterprise what is wpa™? Wpa, ...

  • Page 31: Configure Wpa/wpa2-Personal

    31 d-link dwa-566 user manual section 4 - wireless security configure wpa/wpa2-personal using the d-link utility it is recommended to enable wpa/wpa2-personal on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to kn...

  • Page 32

    32 d-link dwa-566 user manual section 4 - wireless security it is recommended to enable wpa/wpa2-personal on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. Make sure you enter the passphrase exactly the same on all wireless devices. 1. Open the wireless connection man...

  • Page 33: Configure Wpa/wpa2 Personal

    33 d-link dwa-566 user manual section 4 - wireless security configure wpa/wpa2 personal using windows® 7 it is recommended to enable wireless security (wpa/wpa2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to...

  • Page 34

    34 d-link dwa-566 user manual section 4 - wireless security 3. Highlight the wireless network (ssid) you would like to connect to and click the connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the internet, check your tcp/ip settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the networking basic...

  • Page 35

    35 d-link dwa-566 user manual section 4 - wireless security 5. Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click connect. You can also connect by pushing the wps button on the router. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, plea...

  • Page 36: Configure Wpa/wpa-Personal

    36 d-link dwa-566 user manual section 4 - wireless security configure wpa/wpa-personal using windows vista® it is recommended to enable wireless security (wpa/wpa2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need...

  • Page 37

    37 d-link dwa-566 user manual section 4 - wireless security 3. Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or p...

  • Page 38: Configure Wpa/wpa2-Personal

    38 d-link dwa-566 user manual section 4 - wireless security configure wpa/wpa2-personal using windows® xp it is recommended to enable wpa/wpa2-personal on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the ...

  • Page 39

    39 d-link dwa-566 user manual section 4 - wireless security 3. The wireless network connection box will appear. Enter the wpa/ wpa2-personal 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/wpa2-personal s...

  • Page 40: Using The D-Link Utility

    40 d-link dwa-566 user manual section 4 - wireless security configure wpa/wpa2-enterprise using the d-link utility wpa/wpa2-enterprise is for advanced users who are familiar with using a radius server and setting up certificates. 1. Open the wireless connection manager by double-clicking on the d-li...

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    41 d-link dwa-566 user manual section 5 - troubleshooting 1. How do i know if my adapter is installed properly? Select the hardware tab. Troubleshooting this chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the dwa-566. Read the following descriptions if...

  • Page 42

    42 d-link dwa-566 user manual section 5 - troubleshooting click the + sign next to network adapters. Right-click on d-link dwa-566 desktop pci express adapter. Select properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. Look under device status to check that the device is working properly. C...

  • Page 43

    43 d-link dwa-566 user manual section 5 - troubleshooting • make sure that the ssid on the dwa-566 desktop pci express adapter is exactly the same as the ssid on the access point or wireless router. • move the dwa-566 and access point or wireless router into the same room and then test the wireless ...

  • Page 44

    44 d-link dwa-566 user manual section 5 - troubleshooting • make sure that the dwa-566 wireless adapter is properly seated in the computer’s pci express slot. • if windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the adapter, make sure to completely remove drivers that were previously loaded. ...

  • Page 45

    45 d-link dwa-566 user manual section 5 - troubleshooting • in infrastructure mode, make sure the same service set identifier (ssid) is specified 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 wirele...

  • Page 46: Windows® 7 Troubleshooting

    46 d-link dwa-566 user manual section 5 - troubleshooting windows® 7 troubleshooting go to start > computer > properties. Select the device manager.

  • Page 47

    47 d-link dwa-566 user manual section 5 - troubleshooting click the + sign next to network adapters. Right-click on d-link dwa-566 desktop pci express adapter. Select properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. Look under device status to check that the device is working properly. C...

  • Page 48: Wireless Basics

    48 d-link dwa-566 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...

  • Page 49

    49 d-link dwa-566 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 hom...

  • Page 50

    50 d-link dwa-566 user manual appendix a - wireless basics 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 ...

  • Page 51

    51 d-link dwa-566 user manual appendix a - wireless basics where is wireless used? Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or office. People like the freedom of mobility and it’s becoming so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract peop...

  • Page 52: Networking Basics

    52 d-link dwa-566 user manual appendix b - networking basics networking basics check your ip address after you install your new d-link wireless adapter and have established a wireless connection, by default, the tcp/ip settings should be set to obtain an ip address from a dhcp server (i.E. Router) a...

  • Page 53: Windows® Xp/2000 Users

    53 d-link dwa-566 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: windows® xp/2000 users • windows® xp - click on start > control panel. Make sure ...

  • Page 54: Windows® 7/vista® Users

    54 d-link dwa-566 user manual appendix b - networking basics windows® 7/vista® users • click on start > control panel (make sure you are in classic view). Double-click on the network and sharing center icon. If you are using windows vista®, click on manage network connections along the left panel in...

  • Page 55: Technical Specifications

    55 d-link dwa-566 user manual appendix c - technical specifications technical specifications standards* • ieee 802.11g • ieee 802.11n • ieee 802.11a security • wpa • wpa2 frequency range • 2.4ghz to 2.462ghz • 5.15ghz to 5.35ghz external antenna type • dipole with detachable reverse sma connector op...

  • Page 56

    56 d-link dwa-566 user manual appendix d - contacting technical support contacting technical support u.S. And canadian customers can contact d-link technical support through our web site or by phone. Before you contact technical support, please have the following ready: • model number of the product...

  • Page 57: Warranty

    57 d-link dwa-566 user manual appendix e - warranty warranty 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 distributo...

  • Page 58

    58 d-link dwa-566 user manual appendix e - warranty limited software warranty: d-link warrants that the software portion of the product (“software”) will substantially conform to d-link’s then current functional specifications for the software, as set forth in the applicable documentation, from the ...

  • Page 59

    59 d-link dwa-566 user manual appendix e - warranty • 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 th...

  • Page 60

    60 d-link dwa-566 user manual appendix e - warranty • the customer is responsible for all in-bound shipping charges to d-link. No cash on delivery (“cod”) is allowed. Products sent cod will be rejected by d-link. Products shall be fully insured by the customer and shipped to d-link networks, inc., 2...

  • Page 61

    61 d-link dwa-566 user manual appendix e - warranty limitation of liability: to the maximum extent permitted by law, d-link is not liable under any contract, negligence, strict liability or other legal or equitable theory for any loss of use of the product, inconvenience or damages of any character,...

  • Page 62

    62 d-link dwa-566 user manual appendix e - warranty fcc statement: this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class b digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the fcc rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a resid...

  • Page 63

    63 d-link dwa-566 user manual appendix e - warranty industry canada notice: this device complies with rss-210 of the industry canada rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference recei...

  • Page 64: Registration

    64 d-link dwa-566 user manual appendix f - registration version 1.0 august 31, 2011 product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Registration.