Section 2 - Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-126 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-126 Driver CD in 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:\ DWA126.exe” (where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive). When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers.
Section 2 - Installation Please select your language from the list and click Next to continue. Click Next The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. Click Next By default setup will install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-126, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. To install to a different location click Browse and specify the location.
Section 2 - Installation Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Click Next The Wireless Connection Wizard will now appear. If you want to manually connect to a wireless network, refer to page 15. The following instructions will connect you to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).
Section 2 - Installation Push Button Configuration (PBC) To connect to your network using the WPS push button configuration method, click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot. Press the WPS button on your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to establish connectivity. When this screen appears, you have successfully connected to your wireless network. Click Next to complete your setup.
Section 2 - Installation To manually connect to your wireless network, select Manually connect to a wireless network and then click Next. 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 Click the Scan button to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next.
Section 2 - Installation Click Finish to continue. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now.
Section 3 - Configuration Configuration This section 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 and Vista WLAN Autoconfiguration. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-126 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the management software. The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to the wireless adapter.
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. SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the name of the wireless network. MAC: Displays the MAC address of the wireless device. Signal: Displays the Link Quality of the wireless connection.
Section 3 - Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) System is designed for easy setup of security-enabled Wi-Fi networks. It is recommended to have the access point or wireless router nearby during setup. For more information on WPS, visit the Wi-Fi Alliance website at www.wi-fi.org. “Push Button Configuration” (PBC) is a virtual button in the utility that connects you to other WPS-enabled devices.
Section 3 - Configuration Push Button 1. To connect to your network, press the WPS button on the adapter and hold for two seconds until the wizard screen appears. 2. Press the WPS button located on your access point or router to continue. This screen will appear once you have successfully established connection with your network.
