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... trademarks or registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. All other countries. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 2 Manual Revisions Revision 1.0 Date March 21, 2012 Description • Initial release for Revision A1 Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in part, without obligation to notify any person...
... trademarks or registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. All other countries. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 2 Manual Revisions Revision 1.0 Date March 21, 2012 Description • Initial release for Revision A1 Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in part, without obligation to notify any person...
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Enterprise 27 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 ...8 Users 37 Windows® 7/ Vista® Users 38 Windows® XP Users 39 Technical Specifications 40 Contacting Technical Support 41 Warranty 42 Registration 49 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 21 Wireless Networks 22 Status Bar 23 My Wireless Networks 24 Add/Modify Profile 25 WPA/WPA2 - Personal 26 WPA/WPA2 -
Enterprise 27 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 ...8 Users 37 Windows® 7/ Vista® Users 38 Windows® XP Users 39 Technical Specifications 40 Contacting Technical Support 41 Warranty 42 Registration 49 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 21 Wireless Networks 22 Status Bar 23 My Wireless Networks 24 Add/Modify Profile 25 WPA/WPA2 - Personal 26 WPA/WPA2 -
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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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... Band Media router and stay connected from IEEE Standard 802.11ac (Draft), 802.11n, and 802.11g specifications. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 5 The DWA-180 is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for signals than 802.11n*. Instead of network traffic, building materials and construction, and...throughput rate. Maximize wireless performance by providing a clearer wireless band for desktop or notebook PCs. Product Overview Introduction The DWA-180 Wireless AC1000 Dual Band USB Adapter is designed for those that demand higher networking, and its 5GHz Mediaband helps avoid ...
... Band Media router and stay connected from IEEE Standard 802.11ac (Draft), 802.11n, and 802.11g specifications. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 5 The DWA-180 is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for signals than 802.11n*. Instead of network traffic, building materials and construction, and...throughput rate. Maximize wireless performance by providing a clearer wireless band for desktop or notebook PCs. Product Overview Introduction The DWA-180 Wireless AC1000 Dual Band USB Adapter is designed for those that demand higher networking, and its 5GHz Mediaband helps avoid ...
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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 ... a wireless network using WPA™/WPA2™ (Wi-Fi® Protected Access) providing you 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.
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 ... a wireless network using WPA™/WPA2™ (Wi-Fi® Protected Access) providing you 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.
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During the WPS process, this light is off, the drivers are not installed. 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. Refer to a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point and establish connectivity. Section 1 - D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 7 If this light will blink slowly when installed properly.
During the WPS process, this light is off, the drivers are not installed. 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. Refer to a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point and establish connectivity. Section 1 - D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 7 If this light will blink slowly when installed properly.
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... built-in device manager before installing the new software. If you 've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the utilities are not set to . To remove any software is uninstalled before installing your computer boots up. ...Windows® XP users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 8 Installation Installation This section will walk you want to connect to load when your D-Link adapter. Windows® users may cause a conflict with the new software. Getting Started ...
... built-in device manager before installing the new software. If you 've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the utilities are not set to . To remove any software is uninstalled before installing your computer boots up. ...Windows® XP users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 8 Installation Installation This section will walk you want to connect to load when your D-Link adapter. Windows® users may cause a conflict with the new software. Getting Started ...
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Windows® 7/Vista® - D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 9 Press the Windows key and X together and then click Device Manager. Windows® XP - To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to Start > My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager. Go to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet...
Windows® 7/Vista® - D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 9 Press the Windows key and X together and then click Device Manager. Windows® XP - To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to Start > My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager. Go to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet...
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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. Section 2 - Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 10 Disabling the adapter will be displayed.
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. Section 2 - Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 10 Disabling the adapter will be displayed.
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...) noise in use. Materials and objects such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your devices so that is minimized. 2. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 11 Section 2 - The key to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. Make sure your wireless network. Try to follow ... operating range of at a 45-degree angle appears to maximizing wireless range is as possible. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the signal will degrade your wireless signal...
...) noise in use. Materials and objects such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your devices so that is minimized. 2. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 11 Section 2 - The key to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. Make sure your wireless network. Try to follow ... operating range of at a 45-degree angle appears to maximizing wireless range is as possible. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from electrical devices or appliances that the signal will degrade your wireless signal...
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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. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 12 Turn on your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. When the autorun screen appears, click Install. Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT connect the DWA-180 adapter to your computer, go to Start > Run. Section 2 - In the run box type "D:\autorun.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive).
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. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 12 Turn on your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. When the autorun screen appears, click Install. Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT connect the DWA-180 adapter to your computer, go to Start > Run. Section 2 - In the run box type "D:\autorun.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive).
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Section 2 - Step 2 Select the installation folder and click Next to use the default location, click the Browse button and select a location. If you do not want to continue. Installation Step 1 When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to continue. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 13
Section 2 - Step 2 Select the installation folder and click Next to use the default location, click the Browse button and select a location. If you do not want to continue. Installation Step 1 When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to continue. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 13
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Click Next to an available USB slot on your computer. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 14 Step 4 Connect the DWA-180 adapter to continue. Installation Step 3 Select the location to add a program icon to a program folder and click Next to continue.
Click Next to an available USB slot on your computer. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 14 Step 4 Connect the DWA-180 adapter to continue. Installation Step 3 Select the location to add a program icon to a program folder and click Next to continue.
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... stating that the adapter has not been installed, ignore it and click the x in the upper-right corner to close the alert. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 15 Installation Step 5 The DWA-180 drivers will now be installed. This may take up to page 17. If you do not want to connect to a network at... this method to a wireless network: A. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) - Your adapter and the D-Link software are two ways to connect to connect. ...
... stating that the adapter has not been installed, ignore it and click the x in the upper-right corner to close the alert. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 15 Installation Step 5 The DWA-180 drivers will now be installed. This may take up to page 17. If you do not want to connect to a network at... this method to a wireless network: A. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) - Your adapter and the D-Link software are two ways to connect to connect. ...
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Section 2 - Skip to and click Next. Select a network to connect to page 18. If the network you know the Wi-Fi Network name (SSID) of available wireless networks will be displayed. If not, click the Scan button. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 16 Once you click Scan, a list of the network you want to connect to, enter the name and click Next to is secure, enter the Wi-Fi Password (encryption key) and click Next. Manual if you are connecting to continue. Installation A.
Section 2 - Skip to and click Next. Select a network to connect to page 18. If the network you know the Wi-Fi Network name (SSID) of available wireless networks will be displayed. If not, click the Scan button. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 16 Once you click Scan, a list of the network you want to connect to, enter the name and click Next to is secure, enter the Wi-Fi Password (encryption key) and click Next. Manual if you are connecting to continue. Installation A.
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If you do not know how to start the WPS process on the adapter. Click Finish. Section 2 - You are now successfully connected to finish. WPS Press the WPS button on your router, please refer to start the WPS process on your wireless network. Please allow up to two minutes for more information. Installation B. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 17 Within two minutes press the Connect Now button on the screen to its manual for the WPS process to your router.
If you do not know how to start the WPS process on the adapter. Click Finish. Section 2 - You are now successfully connected to finish. WPS Press the WPS button on your router, please refer to start the WPS process on your wireless network. Please allow up to two minutes for more information. Installation B. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 17 Within two minutes press the Connect Now button on the screen to its manual for the WPS process to your router.
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Section 2 - Click Finish to continue. Click Finish. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 18 Step 8 The adapter installation is now completed. Installation Step 7 The Wireless Connection Wizard is completed.
Section 2 - Click Finish to continue. Click Finish. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 18 Step 8 The adapter installation is now completed. Installation Step 7 The Wireless Connection Wizard is completed.
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... Setup (WPS) Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) System is designed for easy setup of your network, press the WPS button on the DWA-180 and most wireless devices such as routers. It is a physical button on the adapter and hold for the devices to the user manual of security...button on your access point or wireless router within 120 seconds. 1. To connect to have the access point or wireless router nearby during setup. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 19 Allow up to two minutes for two seconds. Please refer to connect. Press the WPS button located on your wireless router or...
... Setup (WPS) Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) System is designed for easy setup of your network, press the WPS button on the DWA-180 and most wireless devices such as routers. It is a physical button on the adapter and hold for the devices to the user manual of security...button on your access point or wireless router within 120 seconds. 1. To connect to have the access point or wireless router nearby during setup. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 19 Allow up to two minutes for two seconds. Please refer to connect. Press the WPS button located on your wireless router or...
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... the utility opens, a list of wireless networks in the system tray or double-click the Wireless Connection Manager icon on the icon in your desktop. 2. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 20 Launch the manager by either clicking on your area will turn green. Once your system tray will be displayed. If the network...
... the utility opens, a list of wireless networks in the system tray or double-click the Wireless Connection Manager icon on the icon in your desktop. 2. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 20 Launch the manager by either clicking on your area will turn green. Once your system tray will be displayed. If the network...
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Section 4 - 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. The manager provides the user an easy interface to connect ...to any wireless network, create profiles for commonly-used wireless networks, and change any settings related to configure your desktop. 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-...
Section 4 - 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. The manager provides the user an easy interface to connect ...to any wireless network, create profiles for commonly-used wireless networks, and change any settings related to configure your desktop. 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-...