User Manual

FCC ID: KA2WA182D1

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents
Product Overview............................................................... 3 Technical Specifications...................................................31
Package Contents.......................................................................... 3
Warranty............................................................................32
System Requirements.................................................................. 3
Introduction.................................................................................... 4
Features............................................................................................. 5
Hardware Overview...................................................................... 6

Installation.......................................................................... 7
Getting Started............................................................................... 7
Remove Existing Installations........................................... 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
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Section 2 - Installation

Installation
This section will walk you through the installation process. If you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in device manager before installing
your D-Link adapter. Also, if you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make sure any software is uninstalled.

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

• Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters
• Disable 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 to use multiple adapters at different times, make sure the
utilities are not set to load when your computer boots up.

To remove any old software:
Windows 10 users: Click Start > All apps > Windows System > Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a Program

Windows 7/8 users: Click Start > Control Panel > Uninstall Programs.

Windows Vista®/XP users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs.

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Section 2 - Installation

Wireless Installation Considerations
The D-Link wireless adapter lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your
wireless network. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must
pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your
home or business. 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.

2. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that 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 position
access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways. Materials and objects
such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your
wireless signal.

4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise.

5. If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your
wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your 2.4GHz phone base is as far away from your
wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in use.

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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-182 offers the following types
of security:

• WPA/WPA2-Personal
• WPA/WPA2-Enterprise

What is WPA™?
WPA™, or Wi-Fi® Protected Access, is a Wi-Fi standard that was designed to improve the security features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy).

The 2 major improvements over WEP:

• Improved data encryption through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). TKIP scrambles the keys using a hashing algorithm
and, by adding an integrity-checking feature, ensures that the keys haven’t been tampered with. WPA2™ is based on 802.11i and
uses Advanced Encryption Standard instead of TKIP.

• User authentication, which is generally missing in WEP, 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 network.

WPA/WPA2-Personal uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection. The key is an alpha-numeric password between 8 and 63
characters long. 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.

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Section 6 - Troubleshooting

2. The computer does not recognize the DWA-182 AC1200 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi USB Adapter.

Make sure that the DWA-182 AC1200 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi 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.

3. The computer with the DWA-182 installed is unable to connect to the wireless network and/or the Internet.

• 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 settings are correctly entered for the network

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Appendix A - Wireless Basics

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. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.

A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires. Wireless
LANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments, and public areas such as airports, coffee shops and universities. Innovative ways
to utilize WLAN 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 applications they use on a wired network. Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems support the
same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards.

Under many circumstances, it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet LAN in order to use servers, printers
or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A wireless router is a device used to provide this link.

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Appendix A - Wireless Basics

What is Wireless?

Wireless or Wi-Fi technology is another way of connecting your computer to the network without using wires. Wi-Fi uses radio
frequency to connect wirelessly, so you have the freedom to connect computers anywhere in your home or office network.

Why D-Link Wireless?
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. But wireless
technology has restrictions as to how you can access the network. You must be within the wireless network range area to be able
to connect your computer. There are two different 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 picture, the signal can travel up to 300 feet. With an outdoor access point the signal can reach out up to 30 miles to
serve places like manufacturing plants, industrial locations, college and high school campuses, airports, golf courses, and many
other outdoor venues.

Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN)

Bluetooth is the industry standard wireless technology used for WPAN. Bluetooth devices in WPAN operate in a range up to 30
feet away.

Compared to WLAN, the speed and wireless operation range are both less than WLAN, but in return it doesn’t use nearly as much
power which makes it ideal for personal devices, such as mobile phones, PDAs, headphones, laptops, speakers, and other devices
that operate on batteries.

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Appendix A - Wireless Basics

Where is wireless used?
Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or office. People like the freedom of mobility and it’s becoming so popular that
more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract people. 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.

Wireless network is easy to setup, but if you’re installing it for the first time it could be quite a task not knowing where to start.
That’s why we’ve put together a few setup steps and tips to help you through the process of setting 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-
story home, you may need a repeater to boost the signal to extend the range.

Eliminate Interference
Place home appliances such as cordless telephones, Nanowaves, and televisions as far away as possible from the router/access
point. This would significantly reduce any interference that the appliances might cause since they operate on same frequency.

Security
Don’t let your next-door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by turning on the
WPA or WEP security feature on the router. Refer to product manual for detail information on how to set it up.

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Appendix A - Wireless Basics

Wireless Modes
There are basically two modes of networking:

• Infrastructure – All wireless clients will connect to an access point or wireless router.

• Ad hoc – Directly connecting 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.

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Appendix C - Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications
Standards Dimensions
• IEEE 802.11ac • 97x19x12 mm (3.82x0.75x0.47 inches)
• IEEE 802.11n
• IEEE 802.11g Weight
• IEEE 802.11a • 15.65 grams

Bus Type Certifications
• USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 • FCC Class B
• CE
Security • C-Tick
• Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA™ & WPA2™) • IC
• Wi-Fi Protected Setup - PIN & PBC

Current Consumption (802.11n)
• Tx: 150mA
• Rx: 150mA

Operating Voltage
• 5.0 VDC +/- 10%

Operating Temperature
• 32°F to 104°F ( 0°C to 40°C)

Operating Humidity
• 10% to 90% maximum (non-condensing)

* 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.

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Appendix D - Warranty

Warranty
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation 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.

FCC Caution:
• Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.
• This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Radiation Exposure Statement:
This device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves.
This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal
Communications Commission of the U.S. Government.
The exposure standard for wireless device employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by
the FCC is 1.6W/kg. *Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC with the device transmitting at its
highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands.

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.

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Appendix D - Warranty

Caution :
1) the device for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile
satellite systems;
2) 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
3) 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.
4) the worst-case tilt angle(s) necessary to remain compliant with the e.i.r.p. elevation mask requirement set forth in Section 6.2.2(3) shall be clearly
indicated.
5) Users should also be advised that high-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e. priority users) of the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-
5850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices.

Avertissement:
1) les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz sont réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques
de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux;
2) le gain maximal d’antenne permis pour les dispositifs utilisant les bandes 5250-5350 MHz
et 5470-5725 MHz doit se conformer à la limite de p.i.r.e.;
3) le gain maximal d’antenne permis (pour les dispositifs utilisant la bande 5725-5825 MHz) doit se conformer à la limite de p.i.r.e. spécifiée pour
l’exploitation point à point et non point à point, selon le cas.
4) les pires angles d’inclinaison nécessaires pour rester conforme à l’exigence de la p.i.r.e. applicable au masque d’élévation, et énoncée à la section
6.2.2 3), doivent être clairement indiqués.
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.

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