Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Overview......................................................... 3 Package Contents...................................................... 3 System Requirements................................................ 3 Introduction................................................................ 4 Features..................................................................... 5 Hardware Overview.................................................... 6 LEDs.....................
Section 1 - Product Overview Product PackageOverview Contents • D-Link DWA-552 Xtreme N™ Desktop Adapter • Three (3) Antennas • Manual and Warranty on CD • D-Link Wireless Connection Manager on CD System Requirements • A desktop computer with an available PCI slot • Windows Vista®, XP (Service Pack 2), or 2000 (Service Pack 4) • 300MHz processor and at least 64MB of RAM D-Link DWA-552 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction The D-Link Xtreme N™ Desktop Adapter (DWA-552) is a Draft 802.11n client device that delivers unrivaled wireless performance for your desktop computer. With the DWA-552, you can add or upgrade your Desktop PC’s wireless connectivity without having to purchase a new computer. Once connected, access your network’s high-speed Internet connection while sharing photos, files, music, video, printers, and storage.
Section 1 - Product Overview Features • Faster Wireless Networking* - Enable wireless connectivity on your Desktop PC computer with the DWA-552. With the performance of D-Link’s Xtreme N™ line of wireless products, the DWA-552 delivers an unsurpassed wireless experience. Perform multiple network tasks at once with the speed provided by this Wireless Adapter. • Compatible with 802.11g Devices - Fully compatible with the 802.11g standards, the DWA-552 can connect with existing 802.
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs WLAN LED A solid light indicates that wireless is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission.
Section 2 - Installation 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 another wireless adapter, please make sure any software is uninstalled.
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 select Properties. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters. Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable.
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.
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, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range.
Section 2 - Installation Adapter Installation Note: Please install the DWA-552 Desktop Adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. When the “Add New Hardware” wizard appears, click Cancel. Turn on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-552 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. The step-by-step instructions that follow are shown in Windows Vista®. The steps and screens are similar for the other Windows operating systems.
Section 2 - Installation The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. Click Next to continue. Click Next By default setup will install to the default location: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-552, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. To install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next. Click Next Select the Program Files folder location.
Section 2 - Installation The drivers will install. This may take 1-2 minutes. 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 Manual Connect 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.
Section 2 - Installation Click the Scan button to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click on the network name (SSID) and click Next. Click Next When this screen appears, you are successfully connected to your wireless network. Click Finish to complete your setup. Click Finish 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 Windows® XP Zero Configuration and Windows Vista® WLAN Auto Configuration. D-Link Wireless Connection Manager The D-Link DWA-552 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.
