User's Manual

7D-Link DWA-525 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thedevice
managerbeforeinstallingyourD-Linkadapter.Also,ifyouhavepreviouslyinstalledanotherwirelessadapter,pleasemake
sure any software is uninstalled.
Note: Do NOT install the PCI adapter into your computer before installing the drivers.
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SSIDandsecuritysettingsofthenetwork(s)youwanttoconnectto
Remove Existing Installations
Ifyouhaveinstalledadierentmanufacturer’sadapteroradierentmodelD-Linkadapter,makesurethesoftwareisuninstalled
before installing the new software. Some utilities may cause a conict with the new software. If you plan to use multiple adapters
atdierenttimes,makesuretheutilitiesarenotsettoloadwhenyourcomputerbootsup.WindowsVista
®
and XP users may
use the built-in wireless utility for all adapters.
Toremoveanyoldsoftware:
 Windows®7users:ClickStart > Control Panel > Programs and Features.
 WindowsVista®/XPusers:ClickStart > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs.
 Windows®2000users:ClickStart > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs.