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... D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 3 Table of Contents Table of Contents Preface 2 Manual Revisions 2 Trademarks 2 Product Overview 4 Package Contents 4 System Requirements 4 Introduction 5 Features 6 Hardware Overview 7 Installation 8 Getting Started 8 Remove Existing Installations 8 Disable Other Adapters 9 Wireless Installation Considerations 11 Adapter Installation 12 Connect to a Wireless Network 19 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS 19 Wireless Connection Manager 20 Troubleshooting 28 Wireless Basics 31 Wireless Modes 35 Networking Basics 36 Check your IP address 36 Windows...
... D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 3 Table of Contents Table of Contents Preface 2 Manual Revisions 2 Trademarks 2 Product Overview 4 Package Contents 4 System Requirements 4 Introduction 5 Features 6 Hardware Overview 7 Installation 8 Getting Started 8 Remove Existing Installations 8 Disable Other Adapters 9 Wireless Installation Considerations 11 Adapter Installation 12 Connect to a Wireless Network 19 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS 19 Wireless Connection Manager 20 Troubleshooting 28 Wireless Basics 31 Wireless Modes 35 Networking Basics 36 Check your IP address 36 Windows...
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Section 1 - Product Overview PrPoadckuacgteOCovnetrevnitesw D-Link DWA-180 Wireless AC1000 Dual Band USB Adapter CD with drivers and software Quick install Guide System Requirements • Windows® 8, 7, Vista®, or XP (32/64-bit) • CD-ROM Drive • An 802.11ac, 802.11n, 802.11g, or 802.11a wireless network • 20MB hard drive space • An available USB port D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 4
Section 1 - Product Overview PrPoadckuacgteOCovnetrevnitesw D-Link DWA-180 Wireless AC1000 Dual Band USB Adapter CD with drivers and software Quick install Guide System Requirements • Windows® 8, 7, Vista®, or XP (32/64-bit) • CD-ROM Drive • An 802.11ac, 802.11n, 802.11g, or 802.11a wireless network • 20MB hard drive space • An available USB port D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 4
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D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 5 The DWA-180 is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for signals than 802.11n*. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of stringing Ethernet cables to a Wireless AC Dual Band Media router and stay connected from IEEE Standard 802.11ac (Draft), 802.11n, and 802.11g specifications. Powered by providing a clearer wireless band for desktop or notebook PCs. This USB Adapter supports WPA™ and WPA2™ encryption to...
D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 5 The DWA-180 is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for signals than 802.11n*. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of stringing Ethernet cables to a Wireless AC Dual Band Media router and stay connected from IEEE Standard 802.11ac (Draft), 802.11n, and 802.11g specifications. Powered by providing a clearer wireless band for desktop or notebook PCs. This USB Adapter supports WPA™ and WPA2™ encryption to...
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... a much higher level of security for wireless authentication. • Position the DWA-180 almost anywhere in your data and communication than has previously been available. Section 1 - D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 6 no external power source required. • USB 2.0 standard*. • You can securely connect to achieve the best reception possible. • Supports Infrastructure networks via an access point or wireless router. * Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput.
... a much higher level of security for wireless authentication. • Position the DWA-180 almost anywhere in your data and communication than has previously been available. Section 1 - D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 6 no external power source required. • USB 2.0 standard*. • You can securely connect to achieve the best reception possible. • Supports Infrastructure networks via an access point or wireless router. * Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput.
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Product Overview Hardware Overview 1 3 2 1 LED This LED will blink fast. 2 USB Connector Used to connect the DWA-180 to your computer. 3 WPS Button Press the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button to automatically connect to page 19. If this light will blink slowly when installed properly. Refer to a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point and establish connectivity. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 7 During the WPS process, this light is off, the drivers are not installed. Section 1 -
Product Overview Hardware Overview 1 3 2 1 LED This LED will blink fast. 2 USB Connector Used to connect the DWA-180 to your computer. 3 WPS Button Press the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button to automatically connect to page 19. If this light will blink slowly when installed properly. Refer to a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point and establish connectivity. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 7 During the WPS process, this light is off, the drivers are not installed. Section 1 -
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... network(s) you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure the utilities are not set to . Section 2 - Some utilities may use multiple adapters at different times, make sure any old software: Windows® 8 users: Press Windows Key + Q > Control Panel > Uninstall Programs. Windows® 7 users: Click Start > Control Panel > Uninstall Programs. Windows Vista® users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® XP users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual...
... network(s) you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure the utilities are not set to . Section 2 - Some utilities may use multiple adapters at different times, make sure any old software: Windows® 8 users: Press Windows Key + Q > Control Panel > Uninstall Programs. Windows® 7 users: Click Start > Control Panel > Uninstall Programs. Windows Vista® users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® XP users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual...
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.... Windows® 7/Vista® - Go to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to Start > Device Manager. To prevent any unused Ethernet adapters). Press the Windows key and X together and then click Device Manager. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 9 Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters. Windows® XP - Installation Disable Other Adapters Most...
.... Windows® 7/Vista® - Go to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to Start > Device Manager. To prevent any unused Ethernet adapters). Press the Windows key and X together and then click Device Manager. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 9 Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters. Windows® XP - Installation Disable Other Adapters Most...
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If you would like to disable the adapter. When the adapter is disabled, a down arrow or a grayed icon will not remove the drivers. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. Section 2 - Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 10
If you would like to disable the adapter. When the adapter is disabled, a down arrow or a grayed icon will not remove the drivers. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. Section 2 - Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 10
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... a signal even if the phone in not in your wireless network. Make sure your devices so that is minimized. 2. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 11 Keep your wireless devices as possible. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter's range from your product away (at an angle) for...
... a signal even if the phone in not in your wireless network. Make sure your devices so that is minimized. 2. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 11 Keep your wireless devices as possible. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter's range from your product away (at an angle) for...
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If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on the computer and insert the D-Link DWA-180 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT connect the DWA-180 adapter to Start > Run. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 12 In the run box type "D:\autorun.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Turn on your computer, go to your CD-ROM drive). Section 2 - When the autorun screen appears, click Install.
If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on the computer and insert the D-Link DWA-180 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT connect the DWA-180 adapter to Start > Run. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 12 In the run box type "D:\autorun.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Turn on your computer, go to your CD-ROM drive). Section 2 - When the autorun screen appears, click Install.
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Section 2 - Step 4 Connect the DWA-180 adapter to continue. Click Next to an available USB slot on your computer. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Installation Step 3 Select the location to add a program icon to a program folder and click Next to continue. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 14
Section 2 - Step 4 Connect the DWA-180 adapter to continue. Click Next to an available USB slot on your computer. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Installation Step 3 Select the location to add a program icon to a program folder and click Next to continue. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 14
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... been installed, ignore it and click the x in the upper-right corner to a wireless network: A. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 15 Section 2 - B. You can manually enter the Wi-Fi Network name (SSID) and password or select from a list of available wireless networks (Site Survey). Manual - If you have a WPS-enabled router or access point, use this time, click Exit. Your adapter and the D-Link software are two ways to connect...
... been installed, ignore it and click the x in the upper-right corner to a wireless network: A. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 15 Section 2 - B. You can manually enter the Wi-Fi Network name (SSID) and password or select from a list of available wireless networks (Site Survey). Manual - If you have a WPS-enabled router or access point, use this time, click Exit. Your adapter and the D-Link software are two ways to connect...
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WPS Press the WPS button on the screen to its manual for the WPS process to your wireless network. You are now successfully connected to finish. Please allow up to two minutes for more information. Installation B. Click Finish. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 17 If you do not know how to start the WPS process on the adapter. Within two minutes press the Connect Now button on your router, please refer to start the WPS process on your router. Section 2 -
WPS Press the WPS button on the screen to its manual for the WPS process to your wireless network. You are now successfully connected to finish. Please allow up to two minutes for more information. Installation B. Click Finish. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 17 If you do not know how to start the WPS process on the adapter. Within two minutes press the Connect Now button on your router, please refer to start the WPS process on your router. Section 2 -
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Section 2 - D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 18 Click Finish to continue. Step 8 The adapter installation is now completed. Click Finish. Installation Step 7 The Wireless Connection Wizard is completed.
Section 2 - D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 18 Click Finish to continue. Step 8 The adapter installation is now completed. Click Finish. Installation Step 7 The Wireless Connection Wizard is completed.
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... pushing the button on your network, press the WPS button on the adapter and hold for the devices to have the access point or wireless router nearby during setup. Please refer to start the WPS process. 2. Section 3 - Press the WPS button located on the DWA-180 and most wireless devices such as routers. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 19 It is a physical button...
... pushing the button on your network, press the WPS button on the adapter and hold for the devices to have the access point or wireless router nearby during setup. Please refer to start the WPS process. 2. Section 3 - Press the WPS button located on the DWA-180 and most wireless devices such as routers. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 19 It is a physical button...
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...-used wireless networks, and change any settings related to configure your desktop. The DWA-180 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the management software. Wireless Connection Manager D-Link Wireless Connection Manager This section will show you how to the wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 21 To launch the Wireless Connection Manager, either click the wireless icon in your system tray (red or green bars) or double-click on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using the D-Link Wireless Connection...
...-used wireless networks, and change any settings related to configure your desktop. The DWA-180 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the management software. Wireless Connection Manager D-Link Wireless Connection Manager This section will show you how to the wireless adapter. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 21 To launch the Wireless Connection Manager, either click the wireless icon in your system tray (red or green bars) or double-click on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using the D-Link Wireless Connection...
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... Setup (WPS). SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the name of the network you enter a PIN code on your area. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 22 Allow up window will automatically change to connect. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless network.Your adapter will appear. If the network is secure (encrypted). To connect to connect. You must know the encryption key/password settings to the channel of the wireless network. You can use...
... Setup (WPS). SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the name of the network you enter a PIN code on your area. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 22 Allow up window will automatically change to connect. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless network.Your adapter will appear. If the network is secure (encrypted). To connect to connect. You must know the encryption key/password settings to the channel of the wireless network. You can use...
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... icon in the computer's USB port. If not, there may be a problem with the DWA-180 installed is unable to connect to completely remove drivers that the DWA-180 Wireless Adapter is blank. (Double-click on the wireless router are correctly entered for the wireless clients and access points. Make sure that were previously loaded. 3. By default, the SSID factory setting for D-Link products is properly seated in...
... icon in the computer's USB port. If not, there may be a problem with the DWA-180 installed is unable to connect to completely remove drivers that the DWA-180 Wireless Adapter is blank. (Double-click on the wireless router are correctly entered for the wireless clients and access points. Make sure that were previously loaded. 3. By default, the SSID factory setting for D-Link products is properly seated in...
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... the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter. • This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway of your adapter. Windows® XP Users • Click on newly installed adapters. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 36 To verify your router. Windows® 8 Users • Press the Windows key and R together. Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on Start > Run. In the run box...
... the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter. • This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway of your adapter. Windows® XP Users • Click on newly installed adapters. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 36 To verify your router. Windows® 8 Users • Press the Windows key and R together. Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on Start > Run. In the run box...
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... Requirements • An available USB slot • Windows® 8, 7, Vista® or XP (32/64-bit) • An 802.11ac, 802.11n, or 802.11g wireless network • 20MB free hard drive space • CD-ROM Drive DWA-180 Before You Begin Before installing your wireless network. Installation WARNING: Do NOT plug the adapter into an available USB port. Use the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager to display a list of network traffic, building materials and...
... Requirements • An available USB slot • Windows® 8, 7, Vista® or XP (32/64-bit) • An 802.11ac, 802.11n, or 802.11g wireless network • 20MB free hard drive space • CD-ROM Drive DWA-180 Before You Begin Before installing your wireless network. Installation WARNING: Do NOT plug the adapter into an available USB port. Use the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager to display a list of network traffic, building materials and...