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Manual is about: Wireless AC Dualband Adapter

Summary of DWA-182

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    2 d-link dwa-182 user manual table of contents product overview ..............................................................3 package contents ......................................................................... 3 system requirements ..............................................................

  • Page 3: System Requirements

    3 d-link dwa-182 user manual section 1 - product overview d-link dwa-182 wireless ac1200 dual band usb adapter usb 3.0 cable (only available in some regions) cd with drivers and software system requirements • a computer or laptop with an available usb 2.0 or usb 3.0 port • windows® 10/ 8.1/ 8/ 7, vi...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    4 d-link dwa-182 user manual section 1 - product overview introduction the wireless ac1200 dual band usb adapter (dwa-182) delivers powerful wireless ac technology to your desktop or notebook computer. Simply plug the adapter into an available usb port and connect to a wireless network to access a s...

  • Page 5: Features

    5 d-link dwa-182 user manual section 1 - product overview features • ieee 802.11ac, 802.11n, 802.11g and 802.11a compliant • dual band n technology for use in 2.4ghz or 5ghz networks • wireless ac wave 2 technology for superior wireless performance • access secure networks using wpa™ or wpa2™ • wi-f...

  • Page 6: Hardware Overview

    6 d-link dwa-182 user manual section 1 - product overview hardware overview 1 wps button press the wps button to automatically connect to a wps-enabled wireless router or access point and establish connectivity. Refer to page 19. 2 usb connector used to connect the dwa-182 to your computer. 1 2.

  • Page 7: Installation

    Dwa-182 user manual version 4.00

  • Page 8

    8 d-link dwa-182 user manual section 2 - installation disable other wireless 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). Fr...

  • Page 9

    9 d-link dwa-182 user manual 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..

  • Page 10

    10 d-link dwa-182 user manual section 2 - installation wireless installation considerations the d-link wireless adapter lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickn...

  • Page 11: Adapter Installation

    11 d-link dwa-182 user manual section 2 - installation warning: do not install the dwa-182 adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the d-link cd. Turn on the computer and insert the d-link dwa-182 driver cd in the cd-rom drive. If the cd autorun function does not automa...

  • Page 12

    12 d-link dwa-182 user manual section 2 - installation the welcome window will appear. Click next to continue. By default setup will install to the default location: c:\program files\d-link\ dwa-182, where c: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. Insert the adapter into an available usb po...

  • Page 13: Push Button

    13 d-link dwa-182 user manual section 3 - configuration push button 1. To connect to your network, press the wps button on the adapter and hold for two seconds until the wizard screen appears. 2. Press the wps button located on your access point or router to continue. This screen will appear once yo...

  • Page 14: Windows® 10

    14 d-link dwa-182 user manual section 4 - connect to a wireless network to connect to a wireless network using windows 10, you will need to know the wireless network name (ssid) and wi-fi password (security key) of the device you are connecting to. To join an existing network, locate the wireless ne...

  • Page 15

    15 d-link dwa-182 user manual section 4 - connect to a wireless network to connect to the network, click connect. To automatically connect when your device is in range, click the connect automatically check box. Your computer will now automatically connect to this wireless network whenever it is det...

  • Page 16: Windows® 8.1/ Windows 8

    16 d-link dwa-182 user manual section 4 - connect to a wireless network windows® 8.1/ 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 con...

  • Page 17

    17 d-link dwa-182 user manual section 4 - connect to a 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 info...

  • Page 18: Windows® 7

    18 d-link dwa-182 user manual section 4 - connect to a wireless network windows® 7 left-click the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner next to the time). If you receive the wireless networks detected bubble, click on the center of the bubble to access the utility. Or the utility wil...

  • Page 19: Wireless Security

    19 d-link dwa-182 user manual section 5 - wireless security wireless security this section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The dwa-182 offers the following types of security: • wpa/wpa2-personal • wpa/wpa2-enterprise what is wpa ™ ? Wpa...

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    20 d-link dwa-182 user manual section 6 - troubleshooting troubleshooting 1. How do i know if my adapter is installed properly? This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the dwa-182. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems....

  • Page 21

    21 d-link dwa-182 user manual section 6 - troubleshooting d-link dwa-182 xtreme n dual band usb adapter click the + sign next to network adapters. Right-click on wireless ac1200 dual band usb adapter. Select properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. Look under device status to che...

  • Page 22

    22 d-link dwa-182 user manual section 6 - troubleshooting make sure that the dwa-182 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. 2. The com...

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    23 d-link dwa-182 user manual section 6 - troubleshooting 1. How do i know if my adapter is installed properly? Click device manager. Troubleshooting this chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the dwa-182. Read the following descriptions if yo...

  • Page 24

    24 d-link dwa-182 user manual section 6 - troubleshooting click the + sign next to network adapters. Right-click on d-link dwa-182 usb adapter. Select properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. Look under device status to check that the device is working properly. Click ok to conti...

  • Page 25

    25 d-link dwa-182 user manual section 6 - troubleshooting make sure that the dwa-182 ac1900 wi-fi usb 3.0 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. ...

  • Page 26

    26 d-link dwa-182 user manual section 6 - troubleshooting check that the network connection for the wireless client is configured properly. Select ap (infrastructure) when connecting to an access point. Double-click on the wlan icon in the taskbar > click on configuration to change the settings for ...

  • Page 27: Wireless Basics

    27 d-link dwa-182 user manual appendix a - wireless basics d-link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the ieee standard, the d-link...

  • Page 28

    28 d-link dwa-182 user manual appendix a - wireless basics what is wireless? Wireless or wi-fi technology is another way of connecting your computer to the network without using wires. Wi-fi uses radio frequency to connect wirelessly, so you have the freedom to connect computers anywhere in your hom...

  • Page 29

    29 d-link dwa-182 user manual appendix a - wireless basics power which makes it ideal for personal devices, such as mobile phones, pdas, headphones, laptops, speakers, and other devices that operate on batteries. Who uses wireless? Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost...

  • Page 30

    30 d-link dwa-182 user manual appendix a - wireless basics where is wireless used? Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or office. People like the freedom of mobility and it’s becoming so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract peop...

  • Page 31: Wireless Modes

    31 d-link dwa-182 user manual appendix a - wireless basics there are basically two modes of networking: • infrastructure – all wireless clients will connect to an access point or wireless router. • ad hoc – directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to-peer communication, using wireless netwo...

  • Page 32: Networking Basics

    32 d-link dwa-182 user manual appendix b - networking basics networking basics check your ip address after you install your new d-link wireless adapter and have established a wireless connection, by default, the tcp/ip settings should be set to obtain an ip address from a dhcp server (i.E. Router) a...

  • Page 33

    33 d-link dwa-182 user manual appendix b - networking basics statically assign an ip address if you are not using a dhcp capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static ip address, please follow the steps below: • click on start > control panel (make sure you are in classic view). Double-clic...

  • Page 34: Technical Specifications

    34 d-link dwa-182 user manual appendix c - technical specifications technical specifications standards • ieee 802.11ac • ieee 802.11n • ieee 802.11g • ieee 802.11a bus type • usb 3.0 or usb 2.0 security • wi-fi protected access (wpa™ & wpa2™) • wi-fi protected setup - pin & pbc current consumption (...

  • Page 35: Warranty

    35 d-link dwa-182 user manual appendix d - warranty warranty federal communication commission interference statement: this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must...

  • Page 36

    36 d-link dwa-182 user manual appendix d - warranty industry canada statement: this device complies with rss-210 of the industry canada rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference re...

  • Page 37

    37 d-link dwa-182 user manual appendix d - warranty déclaration d’exposition aux radiations: le produit est conforme aux limites d’exposition pour les appareils portables rf pour les etats-unis et le canada établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Le produit est sûr pour un fonctionnement tel qu...