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DWA-181

User Manual

Version 1.00 | 03/13/2019

AC1300 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Nano USB Adapter

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Page 1: ...DWA 181 User Manual Version 1 00 03 13 2019 AC1300 MU MIMO Wi Fi Nano USB Adapter ...

Page 2: ... 7 Disable Other Wireless Adapters 8 Wireless Installation Considerations 10 Adapter Installation 11 Connect to a Wireless Network 14 Windows 10 14 Windows 8 1 Windows 8 16 Windows 7 18 Wireless Security 19 What is WPA 19 Troubleshooting 20 Wireless Basics 24 Wireless Modes 28 Networking Basics 29 Check your IP address 29 Statically Assign an IP address 30 Technical Specifications 31 Warranty 32 T...

Page 3: ...O Wi Fi Nano USB Adapter System Requirements A computer or laptop with an available USB 2 0 port Windows 10 8 1 8 7 CD ROM Drive A 802 11ac 802 11n 802 11g or 802 11a access point or wireless router Product Overview Package Contents CD with drivers and software Quick Installation Guide ...

Page 4: ...s wireless AC 802 11ac is a new networking standard that produces high throughput wireless speed on the 5GHz band What does this mean for your home network Flawless HD video streaming faster gaming and lag free Skype and Facetime calls all with less Wi Fi interference for smooth lightning fast performance And while your home gains all the cutting edge benefi ts of 11ac D Link s AC1300 MU MIMO Wi F...

Page 5: ... 802 11n 802 11g 802 11b 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 Small USB design Using a USB 1 1 port will adversely affect throughput ...

Page 6: ...6 D Link DWA 181 User Manual Section 1 Product Overview Hardware Overview 1 USB Connector Used to connect the DWA 181 to your computer 1 ...

Page 7: ...sable any built in wireless 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 before installing the new software Some utilities may cause a conflict with the new software If you plan t...

Page 8: ...Link wireless adapter it is recommended to disable the wireless adapter as well as any unused Ethernet adapters From the desktop right click on the My Computer icon and select Properties 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 ...

Page 9: ...allation 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: ...hat is 1 5 feet thick 5 meters at a 45 degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet 1 meter thick At a 2 degree angle it looks over 42 feet 14 meters thick Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling instead of at an angle for better reception 3 Building materials make a difference A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range Try to po...

Page 11: ...are from the D Link CD Turn on the computer and Insert the D Link DWA 181 Driver CD in the CD ROM drive If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer go to Start Run In the run box type D autorun exe where D represents the drive letter of your CD ROM drive When the autorun screen appears click Install Adapter Installation ...

Page 12: ...tion 2 Installation The welcome window will appear Click Next to continue Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer Click Install to continue If the Found New Hardware Wizard pops up click Cancel in that new window ...

Page 13: ... password security key of the device you are connecting to To join an existing network locate the wireless network icon in the taskbar next to the time display and click on it Wireless Icon Clicking on this icon will display a list of wireless networks which are within range of your computer Select the desired network by clicking on its SSID Connect to a Wireless Network Windows 10 ...

Page 14: ...allyconnecttothiswirelessnetworkwhenever it is detected YouwillthenbepromptedtoentertheWi Fipassword networksecuritykey forthewireless network Enter the password into the box and click Next to connect to the network 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...

Page 15: ...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 4 If the network is secure encrypted enter the Wi Fi password security key and click Next ...

Page 16: ...nnot access the Internet confirm the encryption by reviewing the profile or check theTCP IP settings for your wireless adapter Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information 5 Click either to enable or disable file sharing 6 You will now be connected to your wireless network ...

Page 17: ... Detected bubble click on the center of the bubble to access the utility or The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Click on a network displayed using the SSID and click the Connect button If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet check your TCP IP settings for your wireless adapter Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more informati...

Page 18: ... Standard instead of TKIP User authentication which is generally missing inWEP through the extensible authentication protocol EAP WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on a computer s hardware specific MAC address which is relatively simple to be sniffed out and stolen EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the ...

Page 19: ...roblems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA 181 Read the following descriptions if you are having problems The examples below are illustrated inWindows 7 If you have a different operating system the process on your computer will be similar Go to Start Computer right click Properties This will bring up the System settings under the Windows Control Panel ...

Page 20: ...next to Network Adapters Right click on D Link DWA 181 USB Adapter Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly LookunderDeviceStatustocheckthatthedeviceisworkingproperly ClickOKtocontinue D Link DWA 181 USB Adapter D Link DWA 181 Wireless USB Adapter ...

Page 21: ...A 181 AC1300 MU MIMO Wi Fi Nano USB Adapter Check that the LED indicators for the broadband modem are indicating normal activity If not there may be a problem with the broadband connection Check that the LED indicators on the wireless router are functioning properly If not check that the AC power and Ethernet cables are firmly connected Check that the IP address subnet mask gateway and DNS setting...

Page 22: ...point Double click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar click on Configuration to change the settings for the wireless adapter If Security is enabled make sure that the correct encryption keys are entered on both the DWA 181 and the access point Double click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar click Encryption Check to see that the key selected is set to the same key as other devices on the network ...

Page 23: ...reless LANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments and public areas such as airports coffee shops and universities Innovative ways to utilizeWLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users Wireless users can use the same applicatio...

Page 24: ... types of wireless networks Wireless Local Area Network WLAN and Wireless Personal Area Network WPAN Wireless Local Area Network WLAN In a wireless local area network a device called an Access Point AP connects computers to the network The access point has a small antenna attached to it which allows it to transmit data back and forth over radio signals With an indoor access point as seen in the pi...

Page 25: ...as a wireless solution for it Home Gives everyone at home broadband access Surf the web check email instant message and etc Gets rid of the cables around the house Simple and easy to use Small Office and Home Office Stay on top of everything at home as you would at office Remotely access your office network from home Share Internet connection and printer with multiple computers No need to dedicate...

Page 26: ...etting up a wireless network Tips Here are a few things to keep in mind when you install a wireless network Centralize your router or access point Make sure you place the router access point in a centralized location within your network for the best performance Try to place the router access point as high as possible in the room so the signal gets dispersed throughout your home If you have a two s...

Page 27: ...ng to another computer for peer to peer communication using wireless network adapters on each computer An Infrastructure network contains 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 W...

Page 28: ...teps below Click Start All Programs Accessories Command Prompt You may need administrative access to run this application For all additional prompt windows inquiring of running the command prompt application select Yes OK or Continue At the prompt type ipconfig and press Enter This will display the IP address subnet mask and default gateway of your adapter If the address is 0 0 0 0 check your adap...

Page 29: ...cted to your network Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 and click Properties Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or LAN IP address on your router or network Example If the router s LAN IP address is 192 168 0 1 make your IP address 192 168 0 X where X is a number between 2 and 99 Make sure that the number you choose is n...

Page 30: ...to 167 F Operating Humidity 5 to 95 maximum non condensing Storage Humidity 10 to 90 maximum non condensing Dimensions 20 2 x 14 9 x 7 1 mm 0 80 x 0 59 x 0 28 in Weight unknown Certifications CE FCC IC Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 11ac 802 11n 802 11b and 802 11g specifications Actual data throughput will vary Network conditions and environmental factors including vo...

Page 31: ...on between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Non modifications Statement Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Caution This ...

Page 32: ... values can be found in the section of this user guide When carrying the product or using it while worn on your body maintain a distance of 5mm from the body to ensure compliance with RF exposure requirements Innovation Science and Economic Development Canada ISED Statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme ...

Page 33: ...x systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux iii for devices with detachable antenna s the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725 5850 MHz shall be such that the equipment still complies with the e i r p limits specified for point to point and non point to point operation as appropriate iii pour les dispositifs munis d antennes amovibles le gain maximal d antenn...

Page 34: ...t accessories and software are in compliance with directive 2014 53 EU The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity and product firmware are available for download from the product page at www dlink com Español Spanish Por la presente D Link Corporation declara que este producto accesorios y software cumplen con las directivas 2014 53 UE El texto completo de la declaración de conformidad de l...

Page 35: ... megfelelnek a 2014 53 EU sz rendeletek rendelkezéseinek Az EU Megfelelőségi nyilatkozat teljes szövege és a termék firmware a termék oldaláról tölthető le a www dlink com címen Polski Polish D Link Corporation niniejszym oświadcza że ten produkt akcesoria oraz oprogramowanie są zgodne z dyrektywami 2014 53 EU Pełen tekst deklaracji zgodności UE oraz oprogramowanie sprzętowe do produktu można pobr...

Page 36: ...oration því yfir að þessi vara fylgihlutir og hugbúnaður eru í samræmi við tilskipun 2014 53 EB Sækja má ESB samræmisyfirlýsinguna í heild sinni og fastbúnað vörunnar af vefsíðu vörunnar á www dlink com Norsk Norwegian Herved erklærer D Link Corporation at dette produktet tilbehøret og programvaren er i samsvar med direktivet 2014 53 EU Den fullstendige teksten i EU erklæring om samsvar og produkt...

Page 37: ... your product uses 2 4 GHz and or 5 GHz wireless HINWEIS ZUR VERWENDUNG VON DRAHTLOS NETZWERK WLAN IN DER EUROPÄISCHEN GEMEINSCHAFT NUR FÜR EIN DRAHTLOSES PRODUKT Der Betrieb dieses Geräts in der Europäischen Gemeinschaft bei Nutzung von Kanälen im 5 15 5 35 GHz Frequenzband ist ausschließlich auf Innenräume beschränkt um das Interferenzpotential zu reduzieren Bei diesem Gerät handelt es sich um e...

Page 38: ... 5 GHz au sein de l UE Merci de vous référer au guide d utilisation ou de la fiche technique afin de vérifier si votre produit utilise 2 4 GHz et ou 5 GHz sans fil AVISO DE USO DE LA LAN DE RADIO INALÁMBRICA EN LA COMUNIDAD EUROPEA SOLO PARA EL PRODUCTO INALÁMBRICO El uso de este dispositivo está restringido a interiores cuando funciona en la Comunidad Europea utilizando canales en la banda de 5 1...

Page 39: ...l richieste per operare a 5 Ghz nell Unione europea Ti invitiamo a fare riferimento al manuale del prodotto o alla scheda tecnica per verificare se il tuo prodotto utilizza le frequenze 2 4 GHz e o 5 GHz KENNISGEVING VAN DRAADLOOS RADIO LAN GEBRUIK IN DE EUROPESE GEMEENSCHAP ALLEEN VOOR DRAADLOOS PRODUCT Dit toestel is beperkt tot gebruik binnenshuis wanneer het wordt gebruikt in de Europese Gemee...

Page 40: ...Sicherheitsvorschriften dienen als Hilfe zur Gewährleistung Ihrer eigenen Sicherheit und zum Schutz Ihres Produkts Weitere Details finden Sie in den Benutzeranleitungen zum Produkt Statische Elektrizität kann elektronischen Komponenten schaden Um Schäden durch statische Aufladung zu vermeiden leiten Sie elektrostatische Ladungen von Ihrem Körper ab z B durch Berühren eines geerdeten blanken Metall...

Page 41: ...ébranchez toujours le produit de l alimentation avant de le nettoyer et utilisez uniquement un chiffon sec non pelucheux INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD Las siguientes directrices de seguridad general se facilitan para ayudarle a garantizar su propia seguridad personal y para proteger el producto frente a posibles daños No olvide consultar las instrucciones del usuario del producto para obtener más inf...

Page 42: ...are sempre il prodotto dalla presa elettrica prima di pulirlo e usare solo un panno asciutto che non lasci filacce VEILIGHEIDSINFORMATIE De volgende algemene veiligheidsinformatie werd verstrekt om uw eigen persoonlijke veiligheid te waarborgen en uw product te beschermen tegen mogelijke schade Denk eraan om de gebruikersinstructies van het product te raadplegen voor meer informatie Statische elek...

Page 43: ...es Symbol auf dem Produkt oder der Verpackung weist darauf hin dass dieses Produkt gemäß bestehender örtlicher Gesetze undVorschriftennichtüberdennormalenHausmüllentsorgtwerdensollte sonderneinerWiederverwertungzuzuführenist Bringen Sie es bitte zu einer von Ihrer Kommunalbehörde entsprechend amtlich ausgewiesenen Sammelstelle sobald das Produkt das Ende seiner Nutzungsdauer erreicht hat Für die A...

Page 44: ...en savoir plus sur les produits et emballages respectueux de l environnement veuillez consulter le www dlinkgreen com ESPAÑOL ES Este símbolo en el producto o el embalaje significa que de acuerdo con la legislación y la normativa local este producto no se debe desechar en la basura doméstica sino que se debe reciclar Llévelo a un punto de recogida designado por las autoridades locales una vez que ...

Page 45: ...energia e a ridurre le emissioni di anidride carbonica Per ulteriori informazioni sui prodotti e sugli imballaggi D Link a ridotto impatto ambientale visitate il sito all indirizzo www dlinkgreen com NEDERLANDS NL Ditsymboolophetproductofdeverpakkingbetekentdatditproductvolgensdeplaatselijkewetgevingnietmagwordenweggegooid met het huishoudelijk afval maar voor recyclage moeten worden ingeleverd Zo...

Page 46: ...dku samych produktów jak i opakowań Firma D Link zaleca aby Państwo zawsze prawidłowo wyłączali z użytku swoje produkty D Link gdy nie są one wykorzystywane Postępując w ten sposób pozwalają Państwo oszczędzać energię i zmniejszać emisje CO2 Aby dowiedzieć się więcej na temat produktów i opakowań mających wpływ na środowisko prosimy zapoznać się ze stroną Internetową www dlinkgreen com ČESKY CZ Te...

Page 47: ...rításában és a széndioxid kibocsátásának csökkentésében Környezetbarát termékeinkről és csomagolásainkról további információkat a www dlinkgreen com weboldalon tudhat meg NORSK NO Dette symbolet på produktet eller forpakningen betyr at dette produktet ifølge lokale lover og forskrifter ikke skal kastes sammen med husholdningsavfall men leveres inn til gjenvinning Vennligst ta det til et innsamling...

Page 48: ...ledningerne Du kan finde flere oplysninger om vores miljømæssigt ansvarlige produkter og emballage på www dlinkgreen com SUOMI FI Tämä symboli tuotteen pakkauksessa tarkoittaa että paikallisten lakien ja säännösten mukaisesti tätä tuotetta ei pidä hävittää yleisen kotitalousjätteen seassa vaan se tulee toimittaa kierrätettäväksi Kun tuote on elinkaarensa päässä toimita se lähimpään viranomaistenhy...

Page 49: ... För mer information om våra miljöansvariga produkter och förpackningar www dlinkgreen com PORTUGUÊS PT Este símbolo no produto ou embalagem significa que de acordo com as leis e regulamentações locais este produto não deverá ser eliminado juntamente com o lixo doméstico mas enviado para a reciclagem Transporte o para um ponto de recolha designado pelas suas autoridades locais quando este tiver at...

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