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Version 1.00 | 03/20/2019
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AC1300 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Nano USB Adapter
DWA-181

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  • Page 1 Version 1.00 | 03/20/2019 User Manual AC1300 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Nano USB Adapter DWA-181...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Windows® 8.1/ Windows 8 ............15 Windows® 7 ...................17 Wireless Security .............18 What is WPA ? ................18 ™ Troubleshooting ..............19 Wireless Basics ..............23 Wireless Modes ................27 Networking Basics ............28 Check your IP address ...............28 Statically Assign an IP address ..........29 D-Link DWA-181 User Manual...

  • Page 3: Product Overview

    Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents D-Link DWA-181 AC1300 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Nano USB Adapter Quick Installation Guide CD with drivers and software System Requirements • A computer or laptop with an available USB 2.0 port • Windows® 10/ 8.1/ 8/ 7 •...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Environmental factors may adversely affect wireless signal range. Up to 867Mbps wireless speeds achieved when connecting to other 802.11ac devices. Data throughput may also be limited by the product’s interface, less than 480 Mbps for a USB 2.0 interface. The inclusion of a specific product or manufacturer does not imply its endorsement of D-Link or the D-Link product. Computer must adhere to Microsoft’s recommended System Requirements.

  • Page 5: Features

    • Dual band N technology for use in 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz 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. D-Link DWA-181 User Manual...

  • Page 6: Hardware Overview

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

  • Page 7: Installation

    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 to use multiple adapters at different times, make sure the utilities are not set to load when your computer boots up.

  • Page 8: Disable Other Wireless Adapters

    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).
  • Page 9 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-181 User Manual...

  • Page 10: Wireless Installation Considerations

    The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link adapter and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.

  • Page 11: Adapter Installation

    Section 2 - Installation Adapter Installation Warning: Do NOT install the DWA-181 adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the D-Link CD. Turn on the computer and Insert the D-Link DWA-181 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 12 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. D-Link DWA-181 User Manual...

  • Page 13: Connect To A Wireless Network

    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. D-Link DWA-181 User Manual...
  • Page 14 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 the one on the wireless router. D-Link DWA-181 User Manual...

  • Page 15: Windows® 8.1/ Windows 8

    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. D-Link DWA-181 User Manual...
  • Page 16 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-181 User Manual...

  • Page 17: Windows® 7

    (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 information. D-Link DWA-181 User Manual...

  • Page 18: Wireless Security

    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-181 offers the following types of security: • WPA/WPA2-Personal • WPA/WPA2-Enterprise What is WPA ™...

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Section 6 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems 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 in Windows 7. If you have a different operating system, the process on your computer ®...
  • Page 20 Section 6 - Troubleshooting Click the + sign next to Network Adapters. Right-click on D-Link DWA-181 USB Adapter. Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. D-Link DWA-181 USB Adapter Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Click OK to continue.
  • Page 21 The computer does not recognize the DWA-181 AC1300 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Nano USB Adapter. Make sure that the DWA-181 AC1300 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Nano USB 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 22 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 >...

  • Page 23: 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 wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it.
  • Page 24 D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network. How does wireless work? Wireless works similar to how cordless phone work, through radio signals to transmit data from one point A to point B.
  • Page 25 Appendix A - Wireless Basics Who uses wireless? Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether it’s for home, office, business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it. Home • Gives everyone at home broadband access •...
  • Page 26 The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots”. Using a D-Link USB adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote locations like: airports, hotels, coffee shops, libraries, restaurants, and convention centers.

  • Page 27: Wireless Modes

    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. D-Link DWA-181 User Manual...

  • Page 28: 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) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below.

  • Page 29: Statically Assign An Ip Address

    Network and Sharing Center icon and then 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. • Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP /IPv4) and click Properties.

  • Page 30: Technical Specifications

    * 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 volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. D-Link DWA-181 User Manual...

  • Page 31: Regulatory Information

    USB connectors on the host computer are unable to provide or ensure the necessary operating configurations intended for the device and its users or bystanders to satisfy RF exposure compliance requirements. D-Link DWA-181 User Manual...
  • Page 32 (ii) the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz shall comply with the e.i.r.p. limit; and (iii) the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725-5825 MHz shall comply with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point-to-point and non point-to-point operation as appropriate. D-Link DWA-181 User Manual...
  • Page 33 5 Ghz bands, although operation of 2.4 Ghz radio devices are allowed. Please check with your local authority to confirm. • This device is restricted to indoor use when operated in the European Community using channels in the 5.15-5.35 GHz band to reduce the D-Link DWA-181 User Manual...
  • Page 34 • This device is restricted from functioning in Ad-hoc mode while operating in 5 GHz. Ad-hoc mode is direct peer-to-peer communication between two client devices without an Access Point. • Access points will support DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) and TPC (Transmit Power Control) functionality as required when operating in 5 GHz within the EU. D-Link DWA-181 User Manual...

  • Page 35: Contacting Technical Support

    • Serial Number (s/n number located on the label on the adapter). You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website as well as frequently asked questions and answers to technical issues. For customers within the United States:...

  • Page 36: Warranty

    Any repair or replacement will be rendered by D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement hardware need not be new or have an identical make, model or part. D-Link may, at its option, replace the defective Hardware or any part thereof with any reconditioned product that D-Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) in all material respects to the defective Hardware.
  • Page 37 D-Link further warrants that, during the Software Warranty Period, the magnetic media on which D-Link delivers the Software will be free of physical defects. The customer’s sole and exclusive remedy and the entire liability of D-Link and its suppliers under this Limited Warranty will be, at D-Link’s option, to replace the non-conforming Software (or defective media) with software that substantially conforms to D-Link’s...
  • Page 38 D-Link Systems, Inc., 17595 Mt. Herrmann, Fountain Valley, CA 92708. D-Link will not be held responsible for any packages that are lost in transit to D-Link. The repaired or replaced packages will be shipped to the customer via UPS Ground or any common carrier selected by D-Link.
  • Page 39 FOR WARRANTY SERVICE) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, RELATING TO WARRANTY SERVICE, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EVEN IF D-LINK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE SOLE REMEDY FOR A BREACH OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE OR NONCONFORMING PRODUCT.
  • Page 40 RF exposure compliance requirements. Note: The country code selection is for non-US model only and is not available to all US model. Per FCC regulation, all WiFi product marketed in US must fixed to US operation channels only. D-Link DWA-181 User Manual...
  • Page 41 Le produit est sûr pour un fonctionnement tel que décrit dans ce manuel. La réduction aux expositions RF peut être augmentée si l’appareil peut être conservé aussi loin que possible du corps de l’utilisateur ou que le dispositif est réglé sur la puissance de sortie la plus faible si une telle fonction est disponible. D-Link DWA-181 User Manual...

  • Page 42: Registration

    Appendix G - Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. D-Link DWA-181 User Manual...

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