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... not be reproduced, in whole or in the content hereof without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc. All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 2 All rights reserved. Manual Revisions Revision 1.0 Date March 21, 2012 Description • Initial...
... not be reproduced, in whole or in the content hereof without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc. All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 2 All rights reserved. Manual Revisions Revision 1.0 Date March 21, 2012 Description • Initial...
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... 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
... 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
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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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... USB Adapter to prevent outside intrusion and protect your desktop or notebook PC's USB port. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 5 Environmental conditions will vary. Product Overview Introduction The DWA-180 Wireless AC1000 Dual Band USB Adapter is designed for use in the home. Actual data throughput... band for those that demand higher networking, and its 5GHz Mediaband helps avoid interference 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 products. This USB Adapter supports...
... USB Adapter to prevent outside intrusion and protect your desktop or notebook PC's USB port. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 5 Environmental conditions will vary. Product Overview Introduction The DWA-180 Wireless AC1000 Dual Band USB Adapter is designed for use in the home. Actual data throughput... band for those that demand higher networking, and its 5GHz Mediaband helps avoid interference 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 products. This USB Adapter supports...
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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 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...
D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 6 no external power source required. • USB 2.0 standard*. • You can securely connect to 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...
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If this light will blink slowly when installed properly. 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. 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. 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. 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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... Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® XP users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 8 Section 2 - If you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in device manager before installing the new software.... Getting Started Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters. • Disable any built-in wireless utility...
... Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Windows® XP users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 8 Section 2 - If you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in device manager before installing the new software.... Getting Started Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters. • Disable any built-in wireless utility...
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Go to disable and select Disable. Windows® 8 - D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 9 Right-click the adapter you would like to Start > My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager. Section 2 - Go to the left of Network Adapters. ... + sign to Start > Device Manager. 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 disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). Installation Disable Other Adapters Most newer laptops may...
Go to disable and select Disable. Windows® 8 - D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 9 Right-click the adapter you would like to Start > My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager. Section 2 - Go to the left of Network Adapters. ... + sign to Start > Device Manager. 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 disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). Installation Disable Other Adapters Most newer laptops may...
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D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 10 If you would like to disable the adapter. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. When the adapter is disabled, a down arrow or a grayed icon will not remove the drivers. Section 2 - Disabling the adapter will be displayed.
D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 10 If you would like to disable the adapter. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. When the adapter is disabled, a down arrow or a grayed icon will not remove the drivers. Section 2 - Disabling the adapter will be displayed.
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...or drop completely. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in your devices so that generate RF noise. 5. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 11 Materials and objects such as far away from electrical devices or appliances that the number of at a 45-degree angle ...appears to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your home or business. Keep the number of...
...or drop completely. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in your devices so that generate RF noise. 5. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 11 Materials and objects such as far away from electrical devices or appliances that the number of at a 45-degree angle ...appears to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your home or business. Keep the number of...
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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. 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. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 12 Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT connect the DWA-180 adapter to Start > Run. When the autorun screen appears, click Install.
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. 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. Section 2 - D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 12 Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT connect the DWA-180 adapter to Start > Run. When the autorun screen appears, click Install.
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Step 2 Select the installation folder and click Next to continue. Section 2 - Installation Step 1 When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to continue. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 13 If you do not want to use the default location, click the Browse button and select a location.
Step 2 Select the installation folder and click Next to continue. Section 2 - Installation Step 1 When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to continue. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 13 If you do not want to use the default location, click the Browse button and select a location.
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Section 2 - If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 14 Installation Step 3 Select the location to add a program icon to a program folder and click Next to continue. Click Next to continue. Step 4 Connect the DWA-180 adapter to an available USB slot on your computer.
Section 2 - If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 14 Installation Step 3 Select the location to add a program icon to a program folder and click Next to continue. Click Next to continue. Step 4 Connect the DWA-180 adapter to an available USB slot on your computer.
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... not been installed, ignore it and click the x in the upper-right corner to a wireless network: A. Your adapter and the D-Link software are two ways to connect to close the alert. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 15 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) - Manual - If you do not want to connect to connect. B. Installation Step...
... not been installed, ignore it and click the x in the upper-right corner to a wireless network: A. Your adapter and the D-Link software are two ways to connect to close the alert. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 15 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) - Manual - If you do not want to connect to connect. B. Installation Step...
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Select a network to connect to page 18. If not, click the Scan button. Installation A. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 16 Skip to and click Next. 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. If the network you know the Wi-Fi Network name (SSID) of available wireless networks will be displayed. Section 2 - Manual if you are connecting to continue.
Select a network to connect to page 18. If not, click the Scan button. Installation A. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 16 Skip to and click Next. 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. If the network you know the Wi-Fi Network name (SSID) of available wireless networks will be displayed. Section 2 - Manual if you are connecting to continue.
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If you do not know how to start the WPS process on the screen to your router. Installation B. Please allow up to two minutes for the WPS process to its manual for more information. Within two minutes press the Connect Now button on the adapter. You are now successfully connected to start the WPS process on your wireless network. WPS Press the WPS button on your router, please refer to finish. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 17 Click Finish. Section 2 -
If you do not know how to start the WPS process on the screen to your router. Installation B. Please allow up to two minutes for the WPS process to its manual for more information. Within two minutes press the Connect Now button on the adapter. You are now successfully connected to start the WPS process on your wireless network. WPS Press the WPS button on your router, please refer to finish. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 17 Click Finish. Section 2 -
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Click Finish. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 18 Click Finish to continue. Section 2 - Step 8 The adapter installation is now completed. Installation Step 7 The Wireless Connection Wizard is completed.
Click Finish. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 18 Click Finish to continue. Section 2 - Step 8 The adapter installation is now completed. Installation Step 7 The Wireless Connection Wizard is completed.
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A connection can be established by pressing the WPS button on the DWA-180 and then pushing the button on your access point or wireless router within 120 seconds. 1. Connect to a Wireless Network Connect to your router or access ... manual of security-enabled Wi-Fi networks. Section 3 - Allow up to two minutes for easy setup of your network, press the WPS button on the DWA-180 and most wireless devices such as routers. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 19 It is a physical button on the adapter and hold for two seconds.
A connection can be established by pressing the WPS button on the DWA-180 and then pushing the button on your access point or wireless router within 120 seconds. 1. Connect to a Wireless Network Connect to your router or access ... manual of security-enabled Wi-Fi networks. Section 3 - Allow up to two minutes for easy setup of your network, press the WPS button on the DWA-180 and most wireless devices such as routers. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 19 It is a physical button on the adapter and hold for two seconds.
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... of wireless networks in your desktop. 2. Once 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 Launch the manager by either clicking on the icon in your are connecting to and click Connect. 3. Select the...
... of wireless networks in your desktop. 2. Once 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 Launch the manager by either clicking on the icon in your are connecting to and click Connect. 3. Select the...
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D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 21 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. The DWA-180 uses...
D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 21 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. The DWA-180 uses...