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    2 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual T able of Cont ents Product Overview .............................................................. 3 P ack age Cont ents ........................................................................... 3 Syst em R equir ements ................................................................... 3 Introduction ..............[...]

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    3 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Section 1 - Product Over view S yst em Requirements • A desktop computer with an av ailable 64-bit PCI Express slot • 1Ghz processor / 512 MB RAM / 200 MB av ailable space / CD-ROM drive • Window s® 7, Vista®, or XP (Ser vice P ack 2 or higher) • An access point or wir eless router P roduc t O v er view P ack[...]

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    4 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Section 1 - Product Over view Introduction The DW A-566 W ireless N 300 Dual Band PCIe Desktop Adapter is a con venient wireless connectivit y solution f or deskt ops. The device installs into a deskt ops PCI Express slot. The DW A-566 provides a fast wireless connection and a superior reception, 802.11n. T he DW A-566[...]

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    5 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Section 1 - Product Over view • F a s t e r Wi re l e s s N e t wo r k i n g * - E n a b l e w i r e l e s s c o n n e c t i v i t y o n y o u r D e s k t o p P C c o m p u te r w i t h t h e D W A -5 66 . W it h t he pe rf or ma nc e o f D- Li nk’ s W i re le ss N li ne o f wi r e l es s pr od uct s , t he DW A- 5[...]

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    6 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Section 1 - Product Over view Har dware Over view LEDs 1 Antennas T wo antennas f or better cover age. 2 WLAN LED A solid light indicat es that wireless is ready . This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. 3 PCIe Connector The PCIe connector will t into the PCI Expr ess slot on your computer . 1 3 2[...]

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    7 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Section 2 - I nstallation Getting Star ted Installation This section will walk you through the installation process. If you have a built-in wireless adapter , please disable it in device manager befor e installing your D -Link adapter . Also, if you have previously installed another wireless adapter , please make sure [...]

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    8 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Section 2 - I nstallation Disable O ther W ireless A dapters T o prev ent any conicts with the D -Link wireless adapter , it is recommended to disable any wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). F rom t he de skt op , ri ght -cli ck on th e My C ompu ter ico n and se lect P ro pertie s . Click th[...]

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    9 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Section 2 - I nstallation Click Y es to disable the adapter . The adapter is no w disabled. When disabled, a red X will be displa yed. Disabling the adapter will not remove the drivers. If you would like to use the adapter , simply right-click it and selec t Enable .[...]

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    10 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Section 2 - I nstallation W ireless Installation C onsidera tions The D -Link wireless adapter lets you access your network using a wireless connec tion from vir tually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network . Keep in mind that the number , thick ness and location of walls, ceilings , or other ob[...]

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    11 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Section 2 - I nstallation Note: Please install the driv ers before physic ally installing the adapter into your computer . T urn on the computer and inser t the D -Link DW A-566 Driver CD in the CD -ROM drive. The step-by-step instruc tions that follow are shown in Windo ws Vista®. The steps and screens ar e similar [...]

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    12 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Section 2 - I nstallation Selec t y our language and click Next to continue. B y d ef a ul t s e t up w il l i ns t al l to t h e d ef a ul t l o c at io n : C : Pr o gr am Fi l es D - Li n k D W A -5 6 6 , wh er e C : re pre s ent s t he dr i ve l et te r o f yo ur h a rd d ri ve. T o in st a ll to a d if fe ren [...]

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    13 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Section 2 - I nstallation O nc e th e d r iv er s a r e i ns t al l ed , cl i ck N e xt t o c on ti nu e . Selec t the Prog ram F iles folder location. Click Next to continue. T he d ri v e rs wi l l i ns t al l . T hi s m a y t ak e 1 - 2 mi n ut es . C li c k F i n is h to c om pl e t e th e dr iv e r in s ta l l at[...]

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    14 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Section 2 - I nstallation Step 1 - O p e n t h e s i d e p an e l o f yo u r c o mp u te r a n d t h e n remov e the metal cov er bracket on your PCI Express slot. Step 2 - I nser t the DW A-566 rmly into the PCI Express slot and screw it in place. Y ou ma y either leave the antennas on or unscrew them to make it e[...]

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    15 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Section 2 - I nstallation Step 4 - Tu r n o n y o u r c o m p u t e r. T h e W i r e l e s s C o n n e c t i o n W i z a r d s t a r t s automatically once the PC is power ed on. Alternativ ely , double - click the “ Wireless Connection W izard” ic on on your desktop or click Start > All Pr ograms > D-Link &[...]

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    16 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Section 2 - I nstallation Step 7 - Once the connection is success ful, the screen will auto matic ally indica te that the DW A-566 has connected to your router or access point. Click F inish to complete the connection process .[...]

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    17 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Section 2 - I nstallation T o manually connec t to your wireless network , selec t Manually connect to a wireless netw ork and then click Ne xt . Enter the network name (SSID) manually . If you enter the SSID incorrectly , you will automatically be brought to the site sur vey page . Click S can to displa y the site su[...]

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    18 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Section 2 - I nstallation If the wireless network you want to connect to has a lock icon, you will need to enter the encryption password. Click N ext to continue . Note: Click “Show text in the password eld” to display the characters that y ou typ e in the space provided. If you choose not to select this checkb[...]

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    19 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Section 2 - I nstallation Click F inish to continue . If you are prompted to reboot your computer , select Y es, I want to r estar t my c omputer now .[...]

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    20 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Section 3 - Conguration C ongura tion D -Link W ireless C onnec tion Manager This sec tion will show y ou how to congur e your new D-Link wir eless adapt er using the D -Link U tility as well as Windo ws® XP Zer o Conguration and Windows 7/V ista® WLAN Auto C onguration. The D -Link DW A-566 uses the [...]

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    21 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Section 3 - Conguration W ireless Networks The Wireless Net works (Site Sur vey) page will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. T o connec t to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click C onnec t . The SSID (S ervice S et Identier) is the name of the wireless net[...]

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    22 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Section 3 - Conguration My W ireless Networks The My Wir eless Net w orks page will allo w you to creat e, edit, and delet e wireless network pr oles. Every time you connec t to a network using the Wireless Networks page , a prole will automatically be creat ed. New Button: Modify: Click New to creat e a new [...]

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    23 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Section 3 - Conguration A dd Pr ole Y ou may add a new network by clicking the New button from the My Wir eless Net works page . Pr ole Name: SSID: Enter a name for your prole (e.g . Home, Oce, Co ee Shop). Enter the SSID of the wireless netw ork. If you are connecting to a wireless router or access [...]

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    24 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Section 3 - Conguration Modify Pr ole Y ou may edit an existing prole b y click ing the Modify button from the My Wireless Networks page . Pr ole Name: SSID: Enter a name for your prole (e.g . Home, O ce , Co ee Shop). Displays the SSID of the network. Displays the network type. Select the t ype o[...]

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    25 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Section 3 - Conguration Suppor t If you need help , click the Suppor t button. A panel will appear to the right of the utility which will display inf or mation about the utility .[...]

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    26 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Section 3 - Conguration The About scr een gives you inf or mation about the F ir m ware and Utility V ersions of the DW A-566. About[...]

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    27 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Section 3 - Conguration C onnec t to a W ir eless Net w ork U sing W indow s® 7 Windo ws® 7 users may use the built-in wireless utility . If you are using another company’ s utility or W indows® 2000, please ref er to the user manual of your wir eless adapter for help with c onnec ting t o a wireless network. [...]

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    28 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Section 3 - Conguration U sing W indow s V ista® Windo ws Vista users may use the built-in wir eless utilit y . I f you ar e using another company ’ s utilit y or Window s® 2000, please ref er to the user manual of your wir eless adapter for help with c onnec ting t o a wireless network. Most utilities will ha [...]

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    29 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Section 3 - Conguration U sing W indow s® XP Windo ws® XP users may use the built-in wireless utility (Zer o Congur ation Utility). The following instructions are for Ser vice P ack 2 users. If you are using another compan y ’ s utilit y or Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual of your wireless ada[...]

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    30 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Section 4 - W ireless Security W ir eless S ecurit y This section will show you the di erent levels of security you can use to pr otec t y our data from intruders. The DW A-566 o ers the follo wing t ypes of security : • WP A/WP A2-P ersonal • WP A/WP A2-Enterprise Wha t is WP A™? WP A, or Wi-F i ® Pr ote[...]

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    31 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Section 4 - W ireless Security C ongure WP A/WP A2-P ersonal Using the D-Link Utility It is recommended to enable WP A/WP A2-Personal on your wireless router or access point before conguring your wireless adapter . If you are joining an existing netw ork , y ou will need to k now the WP A/WP A2-Personal passphr [...]

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    32 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Section 4 - W ireless Security It is recommended to enable WP A/WP A2-Personal on your wireless router or access point before conguring your wireless adapter . Make sure y ou enter the passphrase e xactly the same on all wireless devices. 1. Open the W ireless C onnection Manager by double -click ing on the D-Link [...]

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    33 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Section 4 - W ireless Security C ongure WP A/WP A2 P ersonal Using W indow s® 7 It is rec ommended to enable wireless securit y ( WP A/WP A2) on your wireless router or access point befor e conguring your wireless adapter . I f you ar e joining an existing net w or k, you will need to know the security key or p[...]

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    34 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Section 4 - W ireless Security 3. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click the Connect button. If y ou ge t a go od si gnal but cann ot acc ess the Int ernet , che ck y our T CP/ IP se ttin gs fo r yo ur w irel ess adap ter . Ref er to the Ne twor king Basics section in this manual [...]

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    35 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Section 4 - W ireless Security 5. Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click C onnec t . Y ou can also connect by pushing the WPS button on the rout er . It ma y take 20-30 seconds to connec t to the wir eless netw ork. If the connection fails, please verify that the secur ity settings [...]

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    36 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Section 4 - W ireless Security C ongure WP A/WP A -P ersonal Using W indow s V ista® It is rec ommended to enable wireless securit y ( WP A/WP A2) on your wireless router or access point befor e conguring your wireless adapter . I f you ar e joining an existing net w or k, you will need to know the security key[...]

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    37 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Section 4 - W ireless Security 3. Enter the same securit y key or passphrase that is on your router and click C onnec t . I t m ay ta ke 2 0-3 0 se con ds to c onn ec t t o t he w irel es s ne t wor k. I f th e connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactl[...]

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    38 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Section 4 - W ireless Security C ongure WP A/WP A2-P ersonal Using W indow s® XP It is recommended to enable WP A/WP A2-Personal on your wireless router or access point before conguring your wireless adapter . If you are joining an existing netw ork , y ou will need to k now the WP A/WP A2-Personal key being us[...]

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    39 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Section 4 - W ireless Security 3. The W ireless Netw ork C onnec tion bo x will appear . Enter the WP A/ WP A2-P ersonal passphrase and click Connect . I t m ay ta ke 2 0-3 0 se con ds to c onn ec t t o t he w irel es s ne t wor k. I f th e connection fails, please verify that the WP A/WP A2-P ersonal settings are cor[...]

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    40 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Section 4 - W ireless Security C ongure WP A/WP A2-En terprise Using the D-Link Utility WP A/ WP A2-E nt erpri se is fo r a dvan ced us ers who ar e fami liar wi th u sing a RADIU S s er v er and sett ing up certi c ate s. 1. Open the W ireless Connection Manager by double -click ing on the D-Link icon on your d[...]

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    41 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Section 5 - T roubleshooting 1. How do I know if m y adapter is installed properly? Selec t the Har dware T ab . T r oubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DW A-566. Read the follo wing descriptions if you ar e having problems. ( The exampl[...]

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    42 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Section 5 - T roubleshooting Click the + sign next to Networ k Adapt ers. Right- click on D-Link DW A-566 Desktop PCI Expr ess Adapter . Selec t P roperties to check that the drivers are installed pr oper ly . Look under Device Sta tus to check that the device is working properly . Click OK to continue . D-Link DW A-5[...]

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    43 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Section 5 - T roubleshooting • Make sure that the SSID on the DW A-566 Desktop PCI Express Adapt er is exac tly the same as the SSID on the Ac cess P oint or wireless r outer . • Mov e th e DW A-566 and Ac ce ss P oin t or Wir eles s ro uter in to t he same r oom and th en te st th e wir eles s conne c ti on. • [...]

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    44 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Section 5 - T roubleshooting • Make sure that the DW A-566 Wir eless Adapter is properly seated in the c omputer ’ s PCI Expr ess slot. • If Windo ws does not detect the hardwa re upon inser tion of the adapt er , make sur e to c omplet ely remo ve driv ers that wer e previously loaded. T o r emove the drivers, [...]

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    45 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Section 5 - T roubleshooting • In Infrastructure mode, make sure the same Ser vice Set Identier (SSID) is specied on the settings for the wireless clients and ac cess points. The SSID factor y default setting for D-Link products is default. • In Ad-H o c mode, both wireless clients will need to have the same[...]

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    46 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Section 5 - T roubleshooting W indow s® 7 T r oubleshooting Go to Start > Computer > P roperties. Selec t the Devic e Manager[...]

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    47 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Section 5 - T roubleshooting Click the + sign next to Networ k Adapt ers. Right- click on D-Link DW A-566 Desktop PCI Expr ess Adapter . Selec t Properties to check that the drivers are installed pr operly . Look under Device Status t o check that the device is w ork ing properly . Click OK to continue .[...]

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    48 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Appendix A - Wir eless Basics D -L in k wi rel es s p rod uc ts a re b as ed o n i ndu st r y s tan da rds t o pro vi de e as y-t o -u se an d c omp at ib le h ig h- spe ed w ire le ss connectivity within y our home, business or public access wireless networks . Strictly adhering t o the IEEE standard, the D-Link wire[...]

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    49 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Appendix A - Wir eless Basics Wha t is W ireless? Wir eless or Wi-F i technology is another way of connecting y our c omputer to the network without using wires. Wi-F i uses radio frequency to connect wirelessly , so you have the fr eedom to connect computers anywhere in y our home or oce network. Wh y D -Link W ir[...]

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    50 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Appendix A - Wir eless Basics Bluetooth is the industr y standard wireless technology used for WP AN. Bluetooth devices in WP AN operate in a range up to 30 feet a way . Compar ed to WLAN the speed and wireless operation range are both less than WLAN, but in return it doesn ’t use nearly as much po wer which makes i[...]

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    51 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Appendix A - Wir eless Basics Wher e is wireless used? Wir eless technology is expanding ever ywhere not just at home or oce. P eople like the freedom of mobility and it ’ s becoming so popular that more and mor e public facilitie s now provide wire less ac cess to attract people . The wire less connection in pub[...]

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    52 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Appendix B - Networking Basics Networking B asics Check y our IP address After you install your new D-Link wireless adapt er and have established a wir eless connec tion, b y default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP addr ess from a DHCP ser ver (i.e. router) automatically . T o v erify your IP addr e[...]

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    53 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Appendix B - Networking Basics Sta tically Assign an IP addr ess If you are not using a DHCP capable gat eway/router , or y ou need to assign a static IP address , please follow the steps below: W indow s® XP/2000 Users • W indows® XP - Click on Start > Contr ol Panel . Make sure you ar e in Classic V iew . Dou[...]

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    54 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Appendix B - Networking Basics W indow s® 7/Vista® U sers • Click on Star t > C ontrol Panel (make sure you are in Classic View). Double - click on the Network and S haring Cent er ic on. If you are using Windo ws Vista®, click on Manage network connections along the lef t panel in the window . For W indows® [...]

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    55 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Appendix C - T echnical Specications T echnical Specica tions Standards* • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.11n • IEEE 802.11a Security • WP A • WP A2 Fr equenc y Range • 2.4GHz to 2.462GHz • 5.15GHz to 5.35GHz External Antenna T ype • Dipole with detachable reverse SM A connector Operating T emperatur e [...]

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    56 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Appendix D - Contacting T echnical Suppor t C ontac ting T echnical Suppor t U .S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical suppor t through our web sit e or by phone. Befor e you con tac t technical suppor t, please ha ve the following r eady : • Model number of the product (e.g . DW A-566) • Hardwar e[...]

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    57 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Appendix E - W arranty W arran t y Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link ”) pr ovides this Limited Warran t y: • Only to the person or entity that originally purchased the pr oduc t from D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor , and • Only for products pur[...]

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    58 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Appendix E - W arranty Limited Soft war e W arranty: D-Link warrants that the soft ware portion of the product (“Software ”) will substantially conform to D -Link’ s then current functional specications for the Sof tware , as set for th in the applicable documentation, from the date of original retail purchas[...]

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    59 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Appendix E - W arranty • After an RMA number is issued , the defective pr oduct must be packaged secur ely in the original or other suitab le shipping package to ensure that it will not be damaged in transit, and the RMA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the package. Do not include an y manuals or [...]

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    60 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Appendix E - W arranty • The customer is r esponsible f or all in-bound shipping charges to D-Link . No Cash on Deliver y (“COD”) is allowed . Pr oduc ts sent COD will be rejected by D-Link. Pr oduc ts shall be fully insured by the customer and shipped to D-Link Networks, Inc., 2525 Meadow vale B oulevar d Missi[...]

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    61 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Appendix E - W arranty Limitation of Liability: T O THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMIT TED BY LA W , D -LINK IS NO T LIABLE UNDER ANY CONTRA C T , NEGLIGENCE, STRIC T LIABILIT Y OR OTHER LEGAL OR EQUIT ABLE THEORY FOR ANY L OSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT , INCONVENIENCE OR D AMAGES OF ANY CHARA C TER, WHE THER DIREC T , SPECIAL, IN[...]

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    62 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Appendix E - W arranty FC C Statement: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to par t 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provid e reasonabl e protection against harmful interferenc e in a residential instal lation. This equipmen t gener[...]

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    63 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Appendix E - W arranty Industr y C anada Notice: This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industr y Canada Rules . Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause har mful inter f erence , and (2) this device must accept any inter f erence received, including inter ferenc e that may[...]

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    64 D-Link DW A-566 User Manual Appendix F - Registration V ersion 1.0 August 31, 2011 Pr oduc t reg istration is entirely volun tar y and failure to complete or r eturn this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Registr ation[...]