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...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 the United States or other countries. This publication may not be ... without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc. Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Copyright © 2013 by D-Link Systems, Inc. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 2 All rights reserved.
...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 the United States or other countries. This publication may not be ... without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc. Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Copyright © 2013 by D-Link Systems, Inc. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 2 All rights reserved.
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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 - 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 -
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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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... providing a clearer wireless band for desktop or notebook PCs. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Section 1 - The DWA-180 is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for signals than 802.11n*. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 5 Maximize wireless performance by connecting this USB Adapter to your PC or dismantling your desktop computer case, the...
... providing a clearer wireless band for desktop or notebook PCs. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. Section 1 - The DWA-180 is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for signals than 802.11n*. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 5 Maximize wireless performance by connecting this USB Adapter to your PC or dismantling your desktop computer case, the...
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You may also use 802.1x for wireless authentication. • Position the DWA-180 almost anywhere in your workspace to a wireless network using WPA™/WPA2™ (Wi-Fi® Protected Access) providing you a much higher level of... 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. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 6 Product Overview Features • 802.11n compliant. • Fully 802.11g and 802.11a compatible. • Powered by the USB port; Section 1 -...
You may also use 802.1x for wireless authentication. • Position the DWA-180 almost anywhere in your workspace to a wireless network using WPA™/WPA2™ (Wi-Fi® Protected Access) providing you a much higher level of... 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. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 6 Product Overview Features • 802.11n compliant. • Fully 802.11g and 802.11a compatible. • Powered by the USB port; Section 1 -...
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Refer to a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point and establish connectivity. During the WPS process, this light is off, the drivers are not installed. If this light will blink slowly when installed properly. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 7 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. Section 1 -
Refer to a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point and establish connectivity. During the WPS process, this light is off, the drivers are not installed. If this light will blink slowly when installed properly. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 7 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. Section 1 -
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...any software is uninstalled before installing your D-Link adapter. Remove Existing Installations If you've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the utilities are not set to load when your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following:...> Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® XP users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 8 Some utilities may use multiple adapters at different times, make sure the software is uninstalled. If you through the installation ...
...any software is uninstalled before installing your D-Link adapter. Remove Existing Installations If you've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the utilities are not set to load when your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following:...> Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® XP users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 8 Some utilities may use multiple adapters at different times, make sure the software is uninstalled. If you through the installation ...
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... Manager. Go to the left of Network Adapters. Press the Windows key and X together and then click Device Manager. To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). Section 2 - D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 9
... Manager. Go to the left of Network Adapters. Press the Windows key and X together and then click Device Manager. To prevent any conflicts with the D-Link wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). Section 2 - D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 9
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If you would like to disable the adapter. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. Section 2 - When the adapter is disabled, a down arrow or a grayed icon will not remove the drivers. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 10 Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable.
If you would like to disable the adapter. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. Section 2 - When the adapter is disabled, a down arrow or a grayed icon will not remove the drivers. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 10 Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable.
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...is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Keep the number of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that generate RF noise. 5. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! A wall that the ... systems), your wireless connection may have a negative effect on the types of walls or ceilings is as far away from your wireless network. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 11 Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from virtually anywhere...
...is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Keep the number of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that generate RF noise. 5. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! A wall that the ... systems), your wireless connection may have a negative effect on the types of walls or ceilings is as far away from your wireless network. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 11 Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from virtually anywhere...
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Turn on your computer, go to your CD-ROM drive). 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. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 12 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. When the autorun screen appears, click Install. Section 2 -
Turn on your computer, go to your CD-ROM drive). 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. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 12 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. When the autorun screen appears, click Install. Section 2 -
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If you do not want to continue. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 13 Installation Step 1 When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to use the default location, click the Browse button and select a location. Step 2 Select the installation folder and click Next to continue.
If you do not want to continue. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 13 Installation Step 1 When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to use the default location, click the Browse button and select a location. Step 2 Select the installation folder and click Next to continue.
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D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 14 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. Click Next to continue. Section 2 - Step 4 Connect the DWA-180 adapter to an available USB slot on your computer.
D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 14 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. Click Next to continue. Section 2 - Step 4 Connect the DWA-180 adapter to an available USB slot on your computer.
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...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 to a wireless network: A. Installation Step 5 The DWA-180 drivers will now be installed. You can manually enter the Wi-Fi Network name (SSID) and password or select... from a list of available wireless networks (Site Survey). Skip to one minute. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 15 Manual - If you do not want to connect to a network at this method to close the alert. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected...
...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 to a wireless network: A. Installation Step 5 The DWA-180 drivers will now be installed. You can manually enter the Wi-Fi Network name (SSID) and password or select... from a list of available wireless networks (Site Survey). Skip to one minute. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 15 Manual - If you do not want to connect to a network at this method to close the alert. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected...
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If not, click the Scan button. Skip to and click Next. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 16 Installation A. If the network 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. Once you are connecting to continue. Select a network to connect to page 18. Section 2 - Manual if you know the Wi-Fi Network name (SSID) of available wireless networks will be displayed.
If not, click the Scan button. Skip to and click Next. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 16 Installation A. If the network 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. Once you are connecting to continue. Select a network to connect to page 18. Section 2 - Manual if you know the Wi-Fi Network name (SSID) of available wireless networks will be displayed.
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Within two minutes press the Connect Now button on the screen to its manual for the WPS process to your router. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 17 Installation B. If you do not know how to start the WPS process on your router, please refer to start the WPS process on your wireless network. You are now successfully connected to finish. Please allow up to two minutes for more information. Click Finish. WPS Press the WPS button on the adapter. Section 2 -
Within two minutes press the Connect Now button on the screen to its manual for the WPS process to your router. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 17 Installation B. If you do not know how to start the WPS process on your router, please refer to start the WPS process on your wireless network. You are now successfully connected to finish. Please allow up to two minutes for more information. Click Finish. WPS Press the WPS button on the adapter. Section 2 -
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Step 8 The adapter installation is now completed. Click Finish to continue. Installation Step 7 The Wireless Connection Wizard is completed. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 18 Click Finish. Section 2 -
Step 8 The adapter installation is now completed. Click Finish to continue. Installation Step 7 The Wireless Connection Wizard is completed. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 18 Click Finish. Section 2 -
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A connection can be established by pressing the WPS button on the DWA-180 and then pushing the button on the adapter and hold for two seconds. Allow up to two minutes for easy setup of your router or ...) is recommended to have the access point or wireless router nearby during setup. To connect to start the WPS process. 2. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 19 Press the WPS button located on the DWA-180 and most wireless devices such as routers. Connect to a Wireless Network Connect to a Wireless Network Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS...
A connection can be established by pressing the WPS button on the DWA-180 and then pushing the button on the adapter and hold for two seconds. Allow up to two minutes for easy setup of your router or ...) is recommended to have the access point or wireless router nearby during setup. To connect to start the WPS process. 2. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 19 Press the WPS button located on the DWA-180 and most wireless devices such as routers. Connect to a Wireless Network Connect to a Wireless Network Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS...
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... connected the Wireless Connection Manager icon in your system tray will be displayed. Allow about a minute to a wireless network using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager, follow the steps below: 1. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 20 When the utility opens, a list of wireless networks in the system tray or double-click the Wireless Connection Manager...
... connected the Wireless Connection Manager icon in your system tray will be displayed. Allow about a minute to a wireless network using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager, follow the steps below: 1. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 20 When the utility opens, a list of wireless networks in the system tray or double-click the Wireless Connection Manager...
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... 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 Manager. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 21 The manager provides the user an easy interface to connect to any wireless network, create profiles for commonly-used...
... 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 Manager. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 21 The manager provides the user an easy interface to connect to any wireless network, create profiles for commonly-used...