D-Link DWA-552 - Installation

7D-Link DWA-552 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.
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.