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...reserved. 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 the content hereof without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Systems,... names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to notify any person or organization of their respective companies.
...reserved. 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 the content hereof without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Systems,... names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to notify any person or organization of their respective companies.
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...® 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 - Enterprise 27 D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 3
...® 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 - 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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...802.11n*. Environmental conditions will vary. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 5 Instead of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lowers actual data throughput rate. Powered by Wireless AC1000 Dual Band technology, the DWA-180 provides a faster wireless connection and superior ... to your PC or dismantling your desktop computer case, the DWA-180 can enable 802.11n wireless connectivity by providing a clearer wireless band for use in the home. Section 1 - The DWA-180 is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for those that demand higher...
...802.11n*. Environmental conditions will vary. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 5 Instead of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lowers actual data throughput rate. Powered by Wireless AC1000 Dual Band technology, the DWA-180 provides a faster wireless connection and superior ... to your PC or dismantling your desktop computer case, the DWA-180 can enable 802.11n wireless connectivity by providing a clearer wireless band for use in the home. Section 1 - The DWA-180 is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for those that demand higher...
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D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 6 Section 1 - Product Overview Features • 802.11n compliant. • Fully 802.11g and 802.11a compatible. • Powered by the USB port; You ... 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 Section 1 - Product Overview Features • 802.11n compliant. • Fully 802.11g and 802.11a compatible. • Powered by the USB port; You ... 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. Section 1 - If this light will blink slowly when installed properly. Refer to a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point and establish connectivity. 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. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 7
During the WPS process, this light is off, the drivers are not installed. Section 1 - If this light will blink slowly when installed properly. Refer to a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point and establish connectivity. 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. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 7
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...you through the installation process. Windows® users may cause a conflict with the new software. To remove any software is uninstalled before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters. • Disable any built-in wireless and Ethernet adapters. ...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 8 Remove Existing Installations If you plan to . Section 2 -
...you through the installation process. Windows® users may cause a conflict with the new software. To remove any software is uninstalled before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters. • Disable any built-in wireless and Ethernet adapters. ...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 8 Remove Existing Installations If you plan to . Section 2 -
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Windows® XP - D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 9 Go to disable and select Disable. Press the Windows key and X together and then click Device Manager. Click the Hardware tab and then ... > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager. Windows® 8 - Installation Disable Other Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. 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). Windows® 7/Vista® -
Windows® XP - D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 9 Go to disable and select Disable. Press the Windows key and X together and then click Device Manager. Click the Hardware tab and then ... > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager. Windows® 8 - Installation Disable Other Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. 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). Windows® 7/Vista® -
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Disabling the adapter will be displayed. When the adapter is disabled, a down arrow or a grayed icon will not remove the drivers. If you would like to disable the adapter. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 10 Section 2 -
Disabling the adapter will be displayed. When the adapter is disabled, a down arrow or a grayed icon will not remove the drivers. If you would like to disable the adapter. Installation Click Yes to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 10 Section 2 -
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... and other objects that the number of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in use. Building materials make a difference. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 11 At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Keep your product away (at least... from your wireless devices as far away from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your wireless network. 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 2.4GHz phone base ...
... and other objects that the number of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in use. Building materials make a difference. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 11 At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Keep your product away (at least... from your wireless devices as far away from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your wireless network. 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 2.4GHz phone base ...
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In the run box type "D:\autorun.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer, go to your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Section 2 - 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. When the autorun screen appears, click Install. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 12 Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT connect the DWA-180 adapter to Start > Run. Turn on your CD-ROM drive).
In the run box type "D:\autorun.exe" (where D: represents the drive letter of your computer, go to your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Section 2 - 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. When the autorun screen appears, click Install. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 12 Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT connect the DWA-180 adapter to Start > Run. Turn on your CD-ROM drive).
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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 continue. If you do not want to use the default location, click the Browse button and select a location.
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 continue. If you do not want to use the default location, click the Browse button and select a location.
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Section 2 - Installation Step 3 Select the location to add a program icon to a program folder and click Next to continue. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Click Next to continue. Step 4 Connect the DWA-180 adapter to an available USB slot on your computer. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 14
Section 2 - Installation Step 3 Select the location to add a program icon to a program folder and click Next to continue. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Click Next to continue. Step 4 Connect the DWA-180 adapter to an available USB slot on your computer. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 14
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.... If you have a WPS-enabled router or access point, use this time, click Exit. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) - Step 6 There are installed. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 15 You can manually enter the Wi-Fi Network name (SSID) and password or select from a list of available wireless networks (Site Survey... corner to a network at this method to one minute. This may take up to connect. Manual - Skip to a wireless network: A. Installation Step 5 The DWA-180 drivers will now be installed. Section 2 - Your adapter and the D-Link software are two ways to connect to page 17.
.... If you have a WPS-enabled router or access point, use this time, click Exit. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) - Step 6 There are installed. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 15 You can manually enter the Wi-Fi Network name (SSID) and password or select from a list of available wireless networks (Site Survey... corner to a network at this method to one minute. This may take up to connect. Manual - Skip to a wireless network: A. Installation Step 5 The DWA-180 drivers will now be installed. Section 2 - Your adapter and the D-Link software are two ways to connect to page 17.
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Manual if you know the Wi-Fi Network name (SSID) of available wireless networks will be displayed. Once you click Scan, a list of the network you are connecting to continue. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 16 Installation A. Skip to and click Next. Section 2 - Select a network to connect to page 18. 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. If not, click the Scan button.
Manual if you know the Wi-Fi Network name (SSID) of available wireless networks will be displayed. Once you click Scan, a list of the network you are connecting to continue. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 16 Installation A. Skip to and click Next. Section 2 - Select a network to connect to page 18. 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. If not, click the Scan button.
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Within two minutes press the Connect Now button on the screen to start the WPS process on your router, please refer to its manual for the WPS process to your router. You are now successfully connected to finish. Click Finish. If you do not know how to two minutes for more information. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 17 Please allow up to start the WPS process on your wireless network. WPS Press the WPS button on the adapter. Installation B. Section 2 -
Within two minutes press the Connect Now button on the screen to start the WPS process on your router, please refer to its manual for the WPS process to your router. You are now successfully connected to finish. Click Finish. If you do not know how to two minutes for more information. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 17 Please allow up to start the WPS process on your wireless network. WPS Press the WPS button on the adapter. Installation B. Section 2 -
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Installation Step 7 The Wireless Connection Wizard is completed. Section 2 - Click Finish. Click Finish to continue. 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. Click Finish to continue. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 18 Step 8 The adapter installation is now completed.
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.... Please refer to the user manual of your network, press the WPS button on your access point or wireless router within 120 seconds. 1. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 19 It is designed for two seconds. Press the WPS button located on the adapter and hold for easy setup of security-enabled... Wi-Fi networks. A connection can be established by pressing the WPS button on the DWA-180 and then pushing the button on the DWA-180 and most wireless devices such as routers. To connect to connect. Section 3 - Allow up to two minutes for the devices...
.... Please refer to the user manual of your network, press the WPS button on your access point or wireless router within 120 seconds. 1. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 19 It is designed for two seconds. Press the WPS button located on the adapter and hold for easy setup of security-enabled... Wi-Fi networks. A connection can be established by pressing the WPS button on the DWA-180 and then pushing the button on the DWA-180 and most wireless devices such as routers. To connect to connect. Section 3 - Allow up to two minutes for the devices...
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Select the network you are connected the Wireless Connection Manager icon in your desktop. 2. 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 icon on your...the network you want to connect to is secure, enter the password/passphrase and then click OK. 4. Allow about a minute to a wireless network using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager, follow the steps below: 1. Launch the manager by either clicking on the icon in your are connecting to and click Connect. 3. Once...
Select the network you are connected the Wireless Connection Manager icon in your desktop. 2. 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 icon on your...the network you want to connect to is secure, enter the password/passphrase and then click OK. 4. Allow about a minute to a wireless network using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager, follow the steps below: 1. Launch the manager by either clicking on the icon in your are connecting to and click Connect. 3. Once...
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...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 Section 4 - Wireless Connection Manager D-Link Wireless Connection Manager This section will show you how to the wireless adapter. To launch the Wireless Connection Manager...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. The DWA-180 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the management software.
...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 Section 4 - Wireless Connection Manager D-Link Wireless Connection Manager This section will show you how to the wireless adapter. To launch the Wireless Connection Manager...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. The DWA-180 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the management software.