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- Page 1 Version 4.01 | 10/12/2017 User Manual AC1200 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi USB Adapter DWA-182...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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 D-Link DWA-182 User Manual... -
Page 3: Product Overview
Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents D-Link DWA-182 AC1200 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi 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 •... -
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
• Access Secure Networks using WPA™ or WPA2™ • Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) Push Button for Easy Connection to a Wireless Network • USB* Extension Cable for Placement Flexibility * Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput. D-Link DWA-182 User Manual... -
Page 6: Hardware Overview
Press the WPS button to automatically connect to a WPS-enabled wireless router WPS Button or access point and establish connectivity. Refer to “Push Button” on page 13 USB Connector Used to connect the DWA-182 to your computer. D-Link DWA-182 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-182 User Manual...
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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-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. - Page 12 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 port on your computer. Click Next to continue.
- Page 13 2. Press the WPS button located on your access point or router to continue. This screen will appear once you have successfully established connection with your network. D-Link DWA-182 User Manual...
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Page 14: Connect To A Wireless Network
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. D-Link DWA-182 User Manual... - Page 15 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-182 User Manual...
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Page 16: 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-182 User Manual... - Page 17 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-182 User Manual...
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Page 18: 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-182 User Manual... -
Page 19: Wireless Security
The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. This key must be the exact same key entered on your wireless router or access point. WPA/WPA2-Enterprise incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network. D-Link DWA-182 User Manual... -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? Go to Start > Computer (right-click) > Properties. This will bring up the System settings under the Windows Control Panel. Click Device Manager. D-Link DWA-182 User Manual... - Page 21 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. D-Link DWA-182 USB Adapter Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Click OK to continue.
- Page 22 • 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 settings are correctly entered for the network D-Link DWA-182 User Manual...
- Page 23 If Security is enabled, make sure that the correct encryption keys are entered on both the DWA-182 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. D-Link DWA-182 User Manual...
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Page 24: 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 25 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 26 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 27 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.
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Page 28: 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-182 User Manual... -
Page 29: 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 30: 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 31: Technical Specifications
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11ac, 802.11n 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-182 User Manual... -
Page 32: Warranty
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-182 User Manual... - Page 33 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-182 User Manual...
- Page 34 5) De plus, les utilisateurs devraient aussi être avisés que les utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance sont désignés utilisateurs principaux (c.-à-d., qu’ils ont la priorité) pour les bandes 5250-5350 MHz et 5650-5850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et/ou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN-EL. D-Link DWA-182 User Manual...