D-Link DWA-552 User manual

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Package Contents
A desktop with an available 32-bit PCI slot
Windows Vista®, XP (Service Pack 2) or 2000 (Service Pack 4)
At least 64MB of memory and 300MHz processor
System Requirements
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
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
Note: If you’ve installed a different manufacturer’s adapter or a different model
D-Link adapter, make sure the software is uninstalled before installing the new
software. Some utilities may cause a conflict with the new software. If you plan to use
multiple adapters at different times, make sure the utilities are not set to load when
your computer boots up. Windows Vista®/XP users may use the built-in wireless utility
for all adapters.
Before You Begin
Installation
DWA-552 Xtreme N™PCI Adapter
Three (3) Antennas
CD-ROM (contains software, drivers, and manual)
Step 1:
You will need to turn off your PC to install
the card. Once your computer is turned off,
unplug the power cord from the computer.
Open the case and insert the D-Link
adapter into an available PCI slot. Once
inserted, close the case and insert the
power cable into the computer. Turn on
your computer.

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Note: Before installing, write down the serial number and hardware revision
(e.g. A1) in case you need to contact technical support.
Step 2:
When your computer boots up you may see the Found New Hardware
wizard screen. Click Cancel.
Step 3:
Insert the D-Link DWA-552 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:\DWA552.exe” (where D: represents the drive
letter of your CD-ROM drive).
When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers and follow the
on-screen instructions to install and configure your wireless adapter.
Step 4:
After installation, 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.
Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on the desktop will start
the Configuration.

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Technical Support
D-Link’s website contains the latest user documentation and
software updates for D-Link products.
U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link Technical
Support through our website or by phone.
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Telephone
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Version 1.1
May 5, 2008
Copyright ©2008 D-Link Corporation/D-Link 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 property
of their respective owners. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and draft 802.11n specifications.
Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building
materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect
wireless signal range. Product specifications, size and shape are subject to change without notice, and actual product appearance
may differ from that depicted on the packaging. Visit www.dlink.com for more details.