D-Link DWA-131 User Manual

7D-Link DWA-131 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 another wireless adapter,
please make sure any software is uninstalled.
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’ve installed a different manufacture’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
®
XP users may use the built-in wireless utility for all adapters.
To remove any old software:
Windows
®
XP/Vista
®
users: Click Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features.
Windows
®
2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs.

D-Link DWA-131 Specifications

Wireless Standards

standard	IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g

Interface

bus type	USB 2.0 (1.1 compatible)

Frequency and Modulation

frequency range	2.4GHz to 2.4835GHz
modulation technology	Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM), Complementary Code Keying (CCK)

Power and Operating Conditions

operating voltage	5 VDC +/- 10%
operating temperature	32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
operating humidity	10% to 90% maximum (non-condensing)

Weight and Dimensions

dimensions	1.1” x 3.4” x 0.5”
weight	0.06 lbs (27.22g)