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herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Copyright © 2013 by D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc. D-Link DWA-171 User Manual 2 - D-Link DWA-171 | User Manual - Page 3
30 Statically Assign an IP Address 31 Windows® 8 Users 31 Windows® 7/ Vista® Users 32 Windows® XP Users 33 Technical Specifications 34 Contacting Technical Support 35 Warranty 36 Registration 43 Troubleshooting 22 Wireless Basics 25 Wireless Modes 29 D-Link DWA-171 User Manual 3 - D-Link DWA-171 | User Manual - Page 4
DWA-171 Wireless AC Dual Band USB Adapter CD with drivers and manual Quick install Guide System Requirements • Windows® 8, 7, Vista®, or XP (32/64-bit) • CD-ROM Drive • An 802.11ac (draft), 802.11n, 802.11g, or 802.11a wireless network • 20MB hard drive space • An available USB port D-Link DWA-171 - D-Link DWA-171 | User Manual - Page 5
Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview 1 2 1 USB Connector 2 WPS Button Used to connect the DWA-171 to your computer. Press to connect to a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point. D-Link DWA-171 User Manual 5 - D-Link DWA-171 | User Manual - Page 6
-in wireless and Ethernet adapters. • Verify the settings such as the SSID and security settings of the network(s) you want to connect to. Remove Existing Installations If you've installed a different manufacture's adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the software is uninstalled - D-Link DWA-171 | User Manual - Page 7
- Press the Windows key and X together and then click Device Manager. Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network Adapters. Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable. D-Link DWA-171 User Manual 7 - D-Link DWA-171 | User Manual - Page 8
Section 2 - Installation Click Yes to disable the adapter. When the adapter is disabled, a down arrow or a grayed icon will be displayed. Disabling the adapter will not remove the drivers. If you would like to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select Enable. D-Link DWA-171 User Manual 8 - D-Link DWA-171 | User Manual - Page 9
ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your 2.4GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in use. D-Link DWA-171 User Manual 9 - D-Link DWA-171 | User Manual - Page 10
Section 2 - Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT connect the DWA-171 Wireless N Dual Band USB Adapter to your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Step 1 Turn on the computer and insert the D-Link DWA-171 CD in the CD-ROM drive. If the CD autorun function - D-Link DWA-171 | User Manual - Page 11
Section 2 - Installation Step 2 When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to continue. Step 3 Select the folder where you would like to Install the driver by clicking Browse. Click Next to continue. D-Link DWA-171 User Manual 11 - D-Link DWA-171 | User Manual - Page 12
2 - Installation Step 4 Select the location of the D-Link icon in the program folder and click Next to continue. Step 5 Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer. Click Next to continue. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. D-Link DWA-171 User Manual 12 - D-Link DWA-171 | User Manual - Page 13
Section 2 - Installation Step 6 The DWA-171 drivers will now be installed. This may take up to one minute. Step 7 Your DWA-171 adapter is now installed. Click Finish. D-Link DWA-171 User Manual 13 - D-Link DWA-171 | User Manual - Page 14
to a Wireless Network Windows® 8 1. Click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner next to the time). 2. A list of available wireless networks will appear. 3. Click the wireless network (SSID) you want to connect to and then click Connect. D-Link DWA-171 User Manual 14 - D-Link DWA-171 | User Manual - Page 15
be connected to your wireless network. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, confirm the encryption by reviewing the profile or check the TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DWA-171 User - D-Link DWA-171 | User Manual - Page 16
Section 3 - Connect to a Wireless Network Windows® 7 1. Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). 2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. D-Link DWA-171 User Manual 16 - D-Link DWA-171 | User Manual - Page 17
also connect by pushing the WPS button on the router. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DWA-171 User Manual 17 - D-Link DWA-171 | User Manual - Page 18
Network Windows Vista® 1. Open the Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Select Connect to a network. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DWA-171 User Manual - D-Link DWA-171 | User Manual - Page 19
passphrase that is on your router and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DWA-171 User Manual 19 - D-Link DWA-171 | User Manual - Page 20
Open the Windows XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DWA-171 User Manual 20 - D-Link DWA-171 | User Manual - Page 21
click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA/WPA2-Personal settings are correct. The WPA/WPA2-Personal passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router or access point. D-Link DWA-171 User Manual 21 - D-Link DWA-171 | User Manual - Page 22
problems. 1. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? Windows XP - Go to Start > My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager. Windows Vista/7 - Go to Start > Device Manager. Windows 8 - Press the Windows key and X together and then click Device Manager. D-Link DWA-171 User Manual - D-Link DWA-171 | User Manual - Page 23
USB Adapter Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link DWA-171 Wireless AC Dual Band USB Adapter Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Click OK to continue. D-Link DWA-171 Xtreme N Dual Band USB Adapter D-Link DWA-171 User Manual - D-Link DWA-171 | User Manual - Page 24
Make sure that the DWA-171 Wireless Adapter is properly seated in the computer's USB port. If Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the adapter, make sure to completely remove drivers that were previously loaded. 3. The computer with the DWA-171 installed is unable to connect to the - D-Link DWA-171 | User Manual - Page 25
Ethernet adapter cards. Under many circumstances, it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in order to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A Wireless Router is a device used to provide this link. D-Link DWA-171 - D-Link DWA-171 | User Manual - Page 26
WLAN the speed and wireless operation range are both less than WLAN, but in return it doesn't use nearly as much power which makes it ideal for personal devices, such as mobile phones, PDAs, headphones, laptops, speakers, and other devices that operate on batteries. D-Link DWA-171 User Manual 26 - D-Link DWA-171 | User Manual - Page 27
everyone is using it, whether it's for home, office, or business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it. Home • Gives everyone at home broadband access • Surf the Share an Internet connection and printer with multiple computers • No need to dedicate office space D-Link DWA-171 User Manual 27 - D-Link DWA-171 | User Manual - Page 28
called "hotspots". Using a D-Link USB Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to the Internet from remote locations like: Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers. Wireless networks are easy to setup, but if you're installing it for the - D-Link DWA-171 | User Manual - Page 29
an Access Point or wireless router. All the wireless devices, or clients, will connect to the wireless router or access point. An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as laptops with wireless USB Adapters. All the adapters must be in Ad-Hoc mode to communicate. D-Link DWA-171 User Manual 29 - D-Link DWA-171 | User Manual - Page 30
the IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway of your adapter. If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your router. Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters. D-Link DWA-171 User Manual 30 - D-Link DWA-171 | User Manual - Page 31
Windows® 8 Users • Press the Windows key and then type IP. Click Settings on the right side and then click View Network Connections. • Right-click on the adapter which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter from your ISP). • Click OK to save your settings. D-Link DWA-171 User Manual 31 - D-Link DWA-171 | User Manual - Page 32
connections along the left panel in the window. For Windows® 7, click on Change adapter settings. • Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter which will be connected from your ISP). • Click OK to save your settings. D-Link DWA-171 User Manual 32 - D-Link DWA-171 | User Manual - Page 33
Windows® XP Users • Click on Start > Control Panel. Make sure you are in Classic View. Double-click on the Network Connections icon. • Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter (or other adapter) which will be connected Link DWA-171 User Manual 33 - D-Link DWA-171 | User Manual - Page 34
802.11g • IEEE 802.11a Interface • USB 2.02 (1.1 compatible) Security • Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA & WPA2)® • Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) LED • Link/Activity (blue) Operating Temperature • 32°F rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DWA-171 User Manual 34 - D-Link DWA-171 | User Manual - Page 35
support, please have the following ready: • Model number of the product (e.g., DWA-171) • Hardware Revision (located on the label on the adapter (e.g., rev A1)) • Serial Number (s/n number located on the label on the adapter). You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link - D-Link DWA-171 | User Manual - Page 36
for the defective Hardware will be refunded by D-Link upon return to D-Link of the defective Hardware. All Hardware or part thereof that is replaced by D-Link, or for which the purchase price is refunded, shall become the property of D-Link upon replacement or refund. D-Link DWA-171 User Manual 36 - D-Link DWA-171 | User Manual - Page 37
be damaged in transit, and the RMA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the package. Do not include any manuals or accessories in the shipping package. D-Link will only replace the defective portion of the product and will not ship back any accessories. D-Link DWA-171 User Manual 37 - D-Link DWA-171 | User Manual - Page 38
to the product. While necessary maintenance or repairs on your Product can be performed by any company, we recommend that you use only an Authorized D-Link Service Office. Improper or incorrectly performed maintenance or repair voids this Limited Warranty. D-Link DWA-171 User Manual 38 - D-Link DWA-171 | User Manual - Page 39
from D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc., as stipulated by the United States Copyright Act of 1976 and any amendments thereto. Contents are subject to change without prior notice. Copyright ©2013 by D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. D-Link DWA-171 User Manual 39 - D-Link DWA-171 | User Manual - Page 40
. The band from 5600-5650MHz will be disabled by the software during the manual. The further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the product can be kept as far as possible from the user body or set the device to lower output power if such function is available. D-Link DWA-171 User Manual - D-Link DWA-171 | User Manual - Page 41
és que les utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance sont désignés utilisateurs principaux (c.-à-d., qu'ils ont la priorité) pour les bandes 5 250-5 350 MHz et 5 650-5 850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et/ou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN-EL. D-Link DWA-171 User Manual 41 - D-Link DWA-171 | User Manual - Page 42
limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment and are safe for intended operation as described in this manual. The further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the product can be kept as far as de sortie la plus faible si une telle fonction est disponible. D-Link DWA-171 User Manual 42 - D-Link DWA-171 | User Manual - Page 43
Appendix F - Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 1.0 March 07, 2013 D-Link DWA-171 User Manual 43
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