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User Manual - Page 1
Version 1.0 | 03/21/2013
User Manual Wireless AC1000
Dual Band USB Adapter
DWA-180
User Manual - Page 3
... Windows® 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
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User Manual - Page 4
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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
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User Manual - Page 5
...protect your desktop or notebook PC's USB port. Section 1 - D-Link DWA-180 User Manual
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This USB Adapter supports WPA™ and WPA2™ encryption to your PC or dismantling 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...
User Manual - Page 6
...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
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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...
User Manual - Page 7
... DWA-180 User Manual
7 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. 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...
User Manual - Page 8
...® 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 Getting Started
Before installing your computer boots up. Remove Existing Installations
If you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure the software is uninstalled.
If you through the...
User Manual - Page 11
... travel straight through drywall or open doorways. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual
11 The key to maximizing wireless range is as far away from virtually anywhere within ...- Installation
Wireless Installation Considerations
The D-Link wireless adapter lets you are using a wireless connection from your wireless connection may have a negative effect on the types of at a 45-degree angle appears ...
User Manual - Page 15
... a network at this method to page 17.
If you do not want to connect to close the alert. 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. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual
15 This may take up to...
User Manual - Page 19
... security-enabled Wi-Fi networks. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual
19 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.
"Push Button Configuration" (PBC) is a physical button on your access point or wireless router within 120 seconds.
1. To connect...
User Manual - Page 21
...easy interface to connect to any wireless network, create profiles for commonly-used wireless networks, and change any settings related to configure your desktop.
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Wireless Connection Manager
D-Link Wireless Connection Manager
This section will show you how to the wireless adapter. The DWA-180 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the management software...
User Manual - Page 22
... code on your area. WPS: Press to connect to connect. Channel: Displays the channel of the wireless network.Your adapter will appear.
You must know the encryption key/password settings to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. To connect to connect.
Connect: Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect button.
SSID: The SSID (Service Set...
User Manual - Page 23
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If there isn't a lock icon, this indicates that the wireless network 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. Four green bars indicates the best signal strength/quality.
6
Channel
Displays the current channel...
User Manual - Page 29
... that the drivers are installed properly.
Right-click on D-Link DWA-180 Wireless N Dual Band USB Adapter. Click OK to Network Adapters.
D-Link DWA-180 Wireless AC1000 Dual Band USB Adapter
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Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly.
Section 5 - Troubleshooting Click the...
Quick Installation Guide - Page 1
... Band USB Adapter
Thank you want and click Connect. Follow the easy steps in your adapter during the setup.
1 Insert the DWA-180 Driver CD into your adapter will appear. Package Contents
DWA-180 Wireless AC1000 Dual Band USB Adapter
CD with drivers and manual
Quick Install Guide
If any built-in wireless and/or Ethernet adapters. • Verify the settings such as on -screen instructions...
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