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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
DWA-162 Wireless N900 Dual Band USB Adapter
Micro USB Cable
CD with drivers and manual
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)
DWA-162
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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.
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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.
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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.
WPS Setup
You can also connect to your wireless network using the WPS button
setup method.
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.
Step B: Within two minutes, click the WPS button
on your DWA-162 adapter.
Step C: After two minutes your adapter will be
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USB
securely connected to your wireless network.
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.
United States
Canada
Telephone: (877) 453-5465
Telephone: (800) 361-5265
Internet: http://support.dlink.com
Internet: http://support.dlink.ca
©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.
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