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Quick Install Guide

Wireless N900 Dual Band USB Adapter

Thank you for purchasing the DWA-162. Follow the easy steps in this guide to 

properly set up your adapter. Please verify that all the package contents listed 

below are available.

Package Contents

Quick Install Guide

If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.

System Requirements

•  An available USB 2.0 slot

•  Windows® 8, 7, Vista® or XP (32/64-bit)

•  An 802.11n, 802.11g or 802.11a wireless network

•  20MB free hard drive space

•  CD-ROM Drive (must support 80mm Mini CD)

Before You Begin

Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following:

•  Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters.
•  Disable any built-in wireless and/or Ethernet adapters.
•  Verify the settings such as the wireless network name (SSID) and security 

settings of the network(s) you want to connect to.

Note:

 

If your computer does not support the 80mm autorun CD, please go to 

www.dlink.com/DWA-162

 to download the driver before you start using your 

wireless adapter.

Installation

WARNING: Do NOT plug the adapter into your computer before installing 

the drivers. You will be prompted to plug in your adapter during the setup.

Step 1:

 Insert the DWA-162 Driver CD into the CD-ROM drive. When the autorun 

screen appears, click 

Install 

and follow the on-screen instructions. 

Note:

 

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) and click 

OK

Step 2:

 Select the language you want the setup wizard to display. Click 

Next

 to 

continue.

Step 3:

 The Welcome screen will appear. Click 

Next

 to continue.

Step 4: 

You will now be asked to plug the DWA-162 adapter into an available 

USB  port. Once you plug it in, click 

Install

 to continue.

Step 5:

 The drivers will now be installed. This process may take a minute to 

complete. 

Step 6: 

Once the 

InstallShield Wizard Complete

 screen appears, the DWA-162 

has been successfully installed. Click 

Finish

 to exit the Install Wizard.

Step A: 

Press the 

WPS

 button (or launch the WPS 

process) on your wireless router or access point. 

Please consult your router or access point’s user 

manual on how to start the WPS process.

WPS Setup

Technical Support

Having trouble installing your new product? D-Link’s website contains the latest user 

documentation and software updates for D-Link products. U.S. and Canadian customers can 

contact D-Link Technical Support through our website or by phone.

©2012 D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. D-Link and the D-Link logo are registered trademarks of D-Link 

Corporation  or  its  subsidiaries  in  the  United  States  and/or  other  countries.  Other  trademarks  or  registered  trademarks  are  the 

property of their respective owners. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standards 802.11ac (draft), 802.11n, 802.11a, 

and  802.11n  specifications.  Actual  data  throughput  will  vary.  Network  conditions  and  environmental  factors,  including  volume 

of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental 

conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range. Product specifications, size and shape are subject to change without notice, 

and actual product appearance may differ from that depicted on the package. Visit dlink.com (US) or dlink.ca (Canada) for more 

details.

United States

Telephone: 

(877) 453-5465

Internet: 

http://support.dlink.com

Canada

Telephone: 

(800) 361-5265

Internet: 

http://support.dlink.ca

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Wireless Network Connection

Step 1:

 Click the 

Wireless Networks

 icon in the 

bottom-right of the screen to bring up the list of 

available networks.

Step 2:

 Select the wireless network you would like 

to connect to from the list and click the 

Connect 

button. It may take a minute while the connection 

is established.

Step 3:

 If the wireless network you are connecting to 

has security (encryption) enabled, enter the security 

password and click 

Next

 to continue. 

Note:

 The password is case-sensitive and must be typed 

in exactly the same as on your wireless router or access 

point.

Step 4:

 You are now connected to your wireless 

network.

You can also connect to your wireless network using the 

WPS button 

setup

 method.

Step B:

 Within two minutes, click the 

WPS

 button 

on your DWA-162 adapter.

Step C:

 After two minutes your adapter will be 

securely connected to your wireless network.

DWA-162 

Wireless N900 Dual Band USB Adapter

Micro USB Cable

CD with drivers and manual

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