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Version 1.0 | 03/21/2013 User Manual Wireless AC1000 Dual Band USB Adapter DWA-180
Version 1.0 | 03/21/2013 User Manual Wireless AC1000 Dual Band USB Adapter DWA-180
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...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...42 Registration 49 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 21 Wireless Networks 22 Status Bar 23 My Wireless Networks 24 Add/Modify Profile 25 WPA/...
...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...42 Registration 49 D-Link Wireless Connection Manager 21 Wireless Networks 22 Status Bar 23 My Wireless Networks 24 Add/Modify Profile 25 WPA/...
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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 Section 1 -
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... conditions will vary. Powered by simply utilizing your desktop computer case, the DWA-180 can enable 802.11n wireless connectivity by Wireless AC1000 Dual Band technology, the DWA-180 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception than existing 802.11n, 802.11g and 802.11a... 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. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 5 Section 1 -
... conditions will vary. Powered by simply utilizing your desktop computer case, the DWA-180 can enable 802.11n wireless connectivity by Wireless AC1000 Dual Band technology, the DWA-180 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception than existing 802.11n, 802.11g and 802.11a... 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. Actual data throughput will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 5 Section 1 -
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... networks via an access point or wireless router. * Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput. Product Overview Features • 802.11n compliant. • Fully 802.11g and 802.11a compatible. • Powered by the USB port; D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 6 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...
... networks via an access point or wireless router. * Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput. Product Overview Features • 802.11n compliant. • Fully 802.11g and 802.11a compatible. • Powered by the USB port; D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 6 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...
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If this light will blink slowly when installed properly. During the WPS process, this light is off, the drivers are not installed. Refer to a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point and establish connectivity. 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 -
If this light will blink slowly when installed properly. During the WPS process, this light is off, the drivers are not installed. Refer to a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point and establish connectivity. 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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... Programs. Windows® XP users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 8 If you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in wireless utility for all adapters. Also, if you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure the software is uninstalled. If you want to connect to...
... Programs. Windows® XP users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 8 If you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in wireless utility for all adapters. Also, if you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure the software is uninstalled. If you want to connect to...
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.... Windows® 8 - Right-click the adapter you would like to Start > My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager. Windows® 7/Vista® - D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 9 Section 2 - Installation Disable Other Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters.
.... Windows® 8 - Right-click the adapter you would like to Start > My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager. Windows® 7/Vista® - D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 9 Section 2 - Installation Disable Other Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters.
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... or aluminum studs may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Typical ranges vary depending on range. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 11 Position devices so that the signal passes through , may limit the range. Building materials make a difference. Keep your wireless network. Section 2 - Keep in use. Materials and objects such as ceiling fans, lights, and...
... or aluminum studs may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Typical ranges vary depending on range. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 11 Position devices so that the signal passes through , may limit the range. Building materials make a difference. Keep your wireless network. Section 2 - Keep in use. Materials and objects such as ceiling fans, lights, and...
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Manual - Skip to one minute. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 15 This may take up to page 17. Your adapter and the D-Link software are two ways to connect to close the alert. Section 2 - Step 6 There are installed. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) - Note: If you ...connect to connect. You can manually enter the Wi-Fi Network name (SSID) and password or select from a list of available wireless networks (Site Survey). B. Installation Step 5 The DWA-180 drivers will now be installed. If you get a bubble alert stating that the adapter has not been installed, ignore it and ...
Manual - Skip to one minute. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 15 This may take up to page 17. Your adapter and the D-Link software are two ways to connect to close the alert. Section 2 - Step 6 There are installed. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) - Note: If you ...connect to connect. You can manually enter the Wi-Fi Network name (SSID) and password or select from a list of available wireless networks (Site Survey). B. Installation Step 5 The DWA-180 drivers will now be installed. If you get a bubble alert stating that the adapter has not been installed, ignore it and ...
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If not, click the Scan button. Manual if you know the Wi-Fi Network name (SSID) of available wireless networks will be displayed. Select a network to connect to page 18. Skip to and click Next. Installation A. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 16 Section 2 - If 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 click Scan, a list of the network you are connecting to continue.
If not, click the Scan button. Manual if you know the Wi-Fi Network name (SSID) of available wireless networks will be displayed. Select a network to connect to page 18. Skip to and click Next. Installation A. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 16 Section 2 - If 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 click Scan, a list of the network you are connecting to continue.
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Installation B. Please allow up to finish. If you do not know how to start the WPS process on the screen to your router. Within two minutes press the Connect Now button on the adapter. WPS Press the WPS button on your router, please refer to its manual for the WPS process to two minutes for more information. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 17 You are now successfully connected to start the WPS process on your wireless network. Section 2 - Click Finish.
Installation B. Please allow up to finish. If you do not know how to start the WPS process on the screen to your router. Within two minutes press the Connect Now button on the adapter. WPS Press the WPS button on your router, please refer to its manual for the WPS process to two minutes for more information. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 17 You are now successfully connected to start the WPS process on your wireless network. Section 2 - Click Finish.
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Installation Step 7 The Wireless Connection Wizard is completed. Step 8 The adapter installation is now completed. Click Finish. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 18 Click Finish to continue.
Installation Step 7 The Wireless Connection Wizard is completed. Step 8 The adapter installation is now completed. Click Finish. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 18 Click Finish to continue.
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Press the WPS button located on the DWA-180 and most wireless devices such as routers. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 19 "Push Button Configuration" (PBC) is recommended to have the access point or wireless router nearby during setup. It is a physical button on your access point or wireless router within 120 seconds. 1. To connect to connect. A connection can...
Press the WPS button located on the DWA-180 and most wireless devices such as routers. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 19 "Push Button Configuration" (PBC) is recommended to have the access point or wireless router nearby during setup. It is a physical button on your access point or wireless router within 120 seconds. 1. To connect to connect. A connection can...
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...and click Connect. 3. Select the network you are connected the Wireless Connection Manager icon in the system tray or double-click the Wireless Connection Manager icon on the icon in your system tray will be displayed. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 20 Launch the manager by either clicking on your area... will turn green. When the utility opens, a list of wireless networks in your desktop. 2. If the network you want to connect to ...
...and click Connect. 3. Select the network you are connected the Wireless Connection Manager icon in the system tray or double-click the Wireless Connection Manager icon on the icon in your system tray will be displayed. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 20 Launch the manager by either clicking on your area... will turn green. When the utility opens, a list of wireless networks in your desktop. 2. If the network you want to connect to ...
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... 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-click on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager. Wireless Connection Manager D-Link Wireless Connection Manager This section will show...
... 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-click on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your new D-Link wireless adapter using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager. Wireless Connection Manager D-Link Wireless Connection Manager This section will show...
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...: Press to connect to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. Refresh: Click to connect. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 22 Wireless Connection Manager Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. To connect to a wireless network usingWi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). You must know...
...: Press to connect to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. Refresh: Click to connect. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 22 Wireless Connection Manager Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. To connect to a wireless network usingWi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). You must know...
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... has encryption enabled 2 Security and is open and not secure. 3 Network Name Displays the name (SSID) of the wireless network you are connected to a wireless network. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 23 Section 4 - Wireless Connection Manager Status Bar The status bar at the top of the window will display information about the network you are connected...
... has encryption enabled 2 Security and is open and not secure. 3 Network Name Displays the name (SSID) of the wireless network you are connected to a wireless network. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 23 Section 4 - Wireless Connection Manager Status Bar The status bar at the top of the window will display information about the network you are connected...
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... connect to connect. Modify: To edit a current profile (refer to connect. Delete: To remove a profile, select a network from the My Wireless Networks list and click Activate to a network using the Wireless Networks page, a profile will automatically be created. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 24 Section 4 - To connect to page 25). New Button: To create a new...
... connect to connect. Modify: To edit a current profile (refer to connect. Delete: To remove a profile, select a network from the My Wireless Networks list and click Activate to a network using the Wireless Networks page, a profile will automatically be created. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 24 Section 4 - To connect to page 25). New Button: To create a new...
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..., Office, Coffee Shop). D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 25 Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Network Type: Select the network type. Select Ad hoc if you are connecting to save your profile (e.g. Refer to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. Wireless Connection Manager Add/Modify Profile You...network by clicking the New button or edit a current profile by clicking the Modify button from the My Wireless Networks page. OK: Click OK to another wireless device that is in Ad hoc mode. Security Type: Select the type of the network. SSID: Enter...
..., Office, Coffee Shop). D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 25 Profile Name: Enter a name for more information. Network Type: Select the network type. Select Ad hoc if you are connecting to save your profile (e.g. Refer to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. Wireless Connection Manager Add/Modify Profile You...network by clicking the New button or edit a current profile by clicking the Modify button from the My Wireless Networks page. OK: Click OK to another wireless device that is in Ad hoc mode. Security Type: Select the type of the network. SSID: Enter...
