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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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... in the United States or other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 2 All other countries. Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in part, without obligation to notify any person or organization of...
... in the United States or other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 2 All other countries. Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in part, without obligation to notify any person or organization of...
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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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...in bigger homes and for desktop or notebook PCs. The DWA-180 is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for those that demand higher...helps avoid interference by Wireless AC1000 Dual Band technology, the DWA-180 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception than existing 802...to your PC or dismantling your desktop computer case, the DWA-180 can enable 802.11n wireless connectivity by connecting this USB...overhead, lowers actual data throughput rate. Product Overview Introduction The DWA-180 Wireless AC1000 Dual Band USB Adapter is designed for signals than 802...
...in bigger homes and for desktop or notebook PCs. The DWA-180 is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for those that demand higher...helps avoid interference by Wireless AC1000 Dual Band technology, the DWA-180 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception than existing 802...to your PC or dismantling your desktop computer case, the DWA-180 can enable 802.11n wireless connectivity by connecting this USB...overhead, lowers actual data throughput rate. Product Overview Introduction The DWA-180 Wireless AC1000 Dual Band USB Adapter is designed for signals than 802...
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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 - 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;
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During the WPS process, this light is off, the drivers are not installed. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 7 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. If this light will blink slowly when installed properly. Section 1 -
During the WPS process, this light is off, the drivers are not installed. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 7 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. If this light will blink slowly when installed properly. Section 1 -
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...up. Also, if you 've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the software is uninstalled. Getting Started Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters.... Programs. Windows® XP users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 8 Section 2 - If you want to connect to load when your D-Link adapter. Windows® users may cause a conflict with the new software. Remove Existing Installations If ...
...up. Also, if you 've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the software is uninstalled. Getting Started Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters.... Programs. Windows® XP users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 8 Section 2 - If you want to connect to load when your D-Link adapter. Windows® users may cause a conflict with the new software. Remove Existing Installations If ...
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... any unused Ethernet adapters). Windows® XP - Go to Start > Device Manager. Windows® 7/Vista® - Go to Start > My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 9 Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Press the Windows key and X together and then click Device Manager. Windows® 8 - Installation...
... any unused Ethernet adapters). Windows® XP - Go to Start > Device Manager. Windows® 7/Vista® - Go to Start > My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 9 Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Press the Windows key and X together and then click Device Manager. Windows® 8 - Installation...
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If you would like to disable the adapter. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 10 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 -
If you would like to disable the adapter. Disabling the adapter will be displayed. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 10 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 -
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...network devices. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in your wireless network. Be aware of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the signal passes through a wall or ceiling (instead of walls or ceilings is as glass, steel, metal, walls...background RF (radio frequency) noise in use. If you access your network using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as possible. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 11 Keep in mind, however, that the number of at an angle) for better reception. 3. Keep the number of your home or...
...network devices. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in your wireless network. Be aware of the direct line between the D-Link adapter and other objects that the signal passes through a wall or ceiling (instead of walls or ceilings is as glass, steel, metal, walls...background RF (radio frequency) noise in use. If you access your network using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as possible. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 11 Keep in mind, however, that the number of at an angle) for better reception. 3. Keep the number of your home or...
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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. When the autorun screen appears, click Install. Turn on your computer, go to your CD-ROM drive). Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT connect the DWA-180 adapter to Start > Run. Section 2 - 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. When the autorun screen appears, click Install. Turn on your computer, go to your CD-ROM drive). Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT connect the DWA-180 adapter to Start > Run. Section 2 - 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.
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D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 13 Section 2 - If you do not want to continue. Step 2 Select the installation folder and click Next 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 - If you do not want to continue. Step 2 Select the installation folder and click Next 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.
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If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Click Next to an available USB slot on your computer. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 14 Section 2 - 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.
If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Click Next to an available USB slot on your computer. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 14 Section 2 - 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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.... Section 2 - This may take up to page 17. B. If you do not want to connect to a wireless network: A. Manual - Your adapter and the D-Link software are two ways to connect to a network at this method to close the alert. You can manually enter the Wi-Fi Network name (SSID...wireless networks (Site Survey). WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) - Note: If you have a WPS-enabled router or access point, use this time, click Exit. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 15 If you get a bubble alert stating that the adapter has not been installed, ignore it and click the x in the upper-right...
.... Section 2 - This may take up to page 17. B. If you do not want to connect to a wireless network: A. Manual - Your adapter and the D-Link software are two ways to connect to a network at this method to close the alert. You can manually enter the Wi-Fi Network name (SSID...wireless networks (Site Survey). WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) - Note: If you have a WPS-enabled router or access point, use this time, click Exit. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 15 If you get a bubble alert stating that the adapter has not been installed, ignore it and click the x in the upper-right...
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Manual if you know the Wi-Fi Network name (SSID) of the network you click Scan, a list of available wireless networks will be displayed. Skip to is secure, enter the Wi-Fi Password (encryption key) and click Next. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 16 Installation A. Section 2 - Once you want to connect to, enter the name and click Next to and click Next. If the network you are connecting to page 18. If not, click the Scan button. Select a network to connect to continue.
Manual if you know the Wi-Fi Network name (SSID) of the network you click Scan, a list of available wireless networks will be displayed. Skip to is secure, enter the Wi-Fi Password (encryption key) and click Next. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 16 Installation A. Section 2 - Once you want to connect to, enter the name and click Next to and click Next. If the network you are connecting to page 18. If not, click the Scan button. Select a network to connect to continue.
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Installation B. Within two minutes press the Connect Now button on the adapter. Please allow up to two minutes for more information. You are now successfully connected to its manual for the WPS process to start the WPS process on your wireless network. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 17 If you do not know how to start the WPS process on the screen to finish. Click Finish. WPS Press the WPS button on your router, please refer to your router. Section 2 -
Installation B. Within two minutes press the Connect Now button on the adapter. Please allow up to two minutes for more information. You are now successfully connected to its manual for the WPS process to start the WPS process on your wireless network. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 17 If you do not know how to start the WPS process on the screen to finish. Click Finish. WPS Press the WPS button on your router, please refer to your router. Section 2 -
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Installation Step 7 The Wireless Connection Wizard is completed. Click Finish to continue. Section 2 - Step 8 The adapter installation is now completed. Click Finish. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 18
Installation Step 7 The Wireless Connection Wizard is completed. Click Finish to continue. Section 2 - Step 8 The adapter installation is now completed. Click Finish. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 18
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...(PBC) is designed for two seconds. Section 3 - 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. Press the WPS button located on the adapter and hold for easy setup of your...Network Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) System is a physical button on your wireless router or access point. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 19 Connect to a Wireless Network Connect to start the WPS process. 2. To connect to your network, press the WPS button on your...
...(PBC) is designed for two seconds. Section 3 - 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. Press the WPS button located on the adapter and hold for easy setup of your...Network Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) System is a physical button on your wireless router or access point. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 19 Connect to a Wireless Network Connect to start the WPS process. 2. To connect to your network, press the WPS button on your...
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... turn green. If the network you want to connect to is secure, enter the password/passphrase and then click OK. 4. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 20 Launch the manager by either clicking on the icon in the system tray or double-click the Wireless Connection Manager ...your system tray will be displayed. Once your are connecting to and click Connect. 3. Allow about a minute to a wireless network using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager, follow the steps below: 1. Connect to a Wireless Network Wireless Connection Manager To connect to connect. When the utility opens, a...
... turn green. If the network you want to connect to is secure, enter the password/passphrase and then click OK. 4. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 20 Launch the manager by either clicking on the icon in the system tray or double-click the Wireless Connection Manager ...your system tray will be displayed. Once your are connecting to and click Connect. 3. Allow about a minute to a wireless network using the D-Link Wireless Connection Manager, follow the steps below: 1. Connect to a Wireless Network Wireless Connection Manager To connect to connect. When the utility opens, a...