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    Version 1.0 | 03/21/2013 User Manual Wireless AC1000 Dual Band USB Adapter DWA-180
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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-180 User Manual 2
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    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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    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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    Overview Introduction The DWA-180 Wireless AC1000 Dual Band USB Adapter is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for desktop or notebook PCs. Instead of stringing Ethernet cables to your PC or dismantling your desktop computer case, the DWA-180 can enable 802.11n wireless connectivity by
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    use 802.1x for wireless authentication. • Position the DWA-180 almost anywhere in your workspace 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
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    light 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 a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point and establish connectivity. Refer to page 19. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 7
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    not set to load when your computer boots up. Windows® users may use the built-in wireless utility for all adapters. To remove any old software: Windows® 8 users: Press Windows Key + Q > Control . Windows® XP users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 8
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    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). left of Network Adapters. Right-click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 9
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    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-180 User Manual 10
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    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-180 User Manual 11
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    Installation Warning: Do NOT connect the DWA-180 adapter to your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Turn on the computer and insert the D-Link DWA-180 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer, go to
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    Section 2 - Installation Step 1 When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to continue. 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. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 13
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    Installation Step 3 Select the location to add a program icon to a program folder and click Next to continue. Step 4 Connect the DWA-180 adapter to an available USB slot on your computer. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Click Next to continue. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 14
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    5 The DWA-180 drivers will now be installed. This may take up to one minute. If you get a bubble alert stating that the adapter has not been installed, ignore it and click the x in the upper-right corner to close the alert. Step 6 There are two ways to connect to a wireless network: A. Manual - You
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    the Scan button. Once you click Scan, a list of available wireless networks will be displayed. Select a network to connect to and click Next. If the network you are connecting to is secure, enter the Wi-Fi Password (encryption key) and click Next. Skip to page 18. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 16
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    manual for more information. Within two minutes press the Connect Now button on the screen to start the WPS process on the adapter. Please allow up to two minutes for the WPS process to finish. You are now successfully connected to your wireless network. Click Finish. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual
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    Section 2 - Installation Step 7 The Wireless Connection Wizard is now completed. Click Finish to continue. Step 8 The adapter installation is completed. Click Finish. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 18
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    . Please refer to the user manual of your router or access point if you do not know how to start the WPS process. 2. To connect to your network, press the WPS button on the adapter and hold for two seconds. Allow up to two minutes for the devices to connect. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 19
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    network you are connecting to is secure, enter the password/passphrase and then click OK. 4. Allow about a minute to connect. Once your are connected the Wireless Connection Manager icon in your system tray will turn green. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 20
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    -used wireless networks, and change any settings related to the wireless adapter. To launch the Wireless Connection Manager, either click the wireless icon in your system tray (red or green bars) or double-click on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your desktop. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 21
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    network and click the Connect button. If the network is secure, a pop-up window will appear. Enter the security information to connect Activate: Select a wireless network profile from the drop-down menu and clickActivate to connect. Allow up to 30 seconds to connect. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 22
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    adapter. 5 Signal Displays the signal strength of your wireless network. Four green bars indicates the best signal strength/quality. 6 Channel Displays the current channel of your wireless network. This setting can only be changed on your wireless router or access point. D-Link DWA-180
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    Activate to connect. Allow up to 30 seconds to connect. Profile Details: The Profile Details section will display information about the wireless network such as the network name (SSID), network type (Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc), and if the network is secured/ encrypted. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 24
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    wireless device that is in Ad hoc mode. Security Type: Select the type of security used on the wireless network: None, WEP, WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, WPA-Enterprise, or WPA2-Enterprise. Refer to the next page for more information. OK: Click OK to save your settings. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual
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    . Passphrase Settings: Select if your wireless network is using TKIP or AES. Key: Enter the wireless network passphrase. Show text in the Check to display the passphrase. Uncheck to password field: hide the passphrase. OK: Click OK to save your profile settings. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 26
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    Set Security Option: Select either WPA-Enterprise or WPA2-Enterprise. Passphrase Settings: Select if your wireless network is using TKIP or AES. Advanced Config: Click to enter your RADIUS server information. EAP the list. OK: Click OK to save your profile settings. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 27
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    Section 5 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA-180. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. 1. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? Windows® XP - Go to Start >
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    Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link DWA-180 Wireless AC1000 Dual Band USB Adapter Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Click OK to continue. D-Link DWA-180 Wireless AC1000 Dual Band USB Adapter D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 29
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    Section 5 - Troubleshooting 2. The computer does not recognize the DWA-180 Wireless Adapter. Make sure that the DWA-180 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
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    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-180
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    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-180 User Manual 32
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    recent years that almost 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 web, check email with multiple computers • No need to dedicate office space D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 33
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    frequency. Security Don't let your next-door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by turning on WPA™/WPA2™ security features on the router. Refer to the product manual for detailed information on how to set it up. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 34
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    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-180 User Manual 35
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    D-Link wireless adapter and have established a wireless 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-180 User Manual
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    right side and then click View Network Connections. • Right-click on the adapter which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter. • Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP /IPv4) and click Properties. server from your ISP). • Click OK to save your settings. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 37
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    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 to your network. • a DNS server from your ISP). • Click OK to save your settings. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 38
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    Connections icon. • Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter (or other adapter) which will be connected to your router. • Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP server from your ISP). • Click OK to save your settings. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 39
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    316lbs Certifications • FCC Class B • IC • Wi-Fi® Warranty • 1 Year Limited * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11ac (draft), 802.11n, and 802.11g specifications. Actual rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 40
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    support, please have the following ready: • Model number of the product (e.g., DWA-180) • 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
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    Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement 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-180 User Manual
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    a Case ID Number from D-Link Technical Support (USA 1-877-453-5465, who ID Number at https://rma.dlink.com/ (USA only). • 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-180 User Manual
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    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-180 User Manual 44
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    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-180 User Manual 45
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    the instructions, to indoor environment. The band from 5600-5650MHz will be 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-180 User Manual
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    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-180 User Manual 47
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    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-180 User Manual 48
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    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 21, 2013 D-Link DWA-180 User Manual 49
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Version 1.0 | 03/21/2013
User Manual
DWA-180
Wireless AC1000
Dual Band USB Adapter