7D-Link DWA-121 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 dierent manufacture’s adapter or a dierent model D-Link adapter, make sure the software is uninstalled before installing
the new software. Some utilities may cause a conict with the new software. If you plan to use multiple adapters at dierent times, make sure the
utilities are not set to load when your computer boots up. Windows
®
7, Vista
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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 > Uninstall Programs.
Windows Vista/XP users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs.
Windows 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs.
