D-Link DWA-181 AC1300 MU-MIMO Wifi Nano USB Adapter Installation Guide
- June 6, 2024
- D-Link
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D-Link DWA-181 AC1300 MU-MIMO Wifi Nano USB Adapter Installation Guide
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
- An available USB slot
- Windows® 10, 8, 7, Mac OS 10.13
- An 802.11ac, 802.11n, or 802.11g wireless network
- CD-ROM Drive (If required)
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. For non-preloaded driver setup, make sure that you have accessed the websites required to download the drivers beforehand.
- Verify the wireless network name (SSID) and security settings of the network(s) you want to connect to.
SETUP – NON-PRELOADED DRIVERS
Note: Do not plug in your Wi-Fi adapter until instructed.
- 1 Type eu.dlink.com/ into the address bar of a web browser.
2 Use the Search function on the website and type in your product’s / model number. The model number for D-Link’s Wi-Fi adapters start with DWA – and can be found on the title page of the packaging’s Quick Start Guide. Click on the corresponding result.
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Scroll down the page to the Support section. If the option is / available, select the correct hardware version for your product. Open the Drivers drop down menu and download the appropriate driver for your operating system.
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Unzip the downloaded file. Run the file labeled as Setup.exe. / The welcome screen will appear. Follow the wizard’s instructions to complete the setup. Only plug the Wi-Fi adapter into your computer when instructed to.
ENJOY!
You’re all good to go! Connect your computer to your network using the Wi-Fi
Name (SSID) and password of the Wi-Fi network you wish to connect to.
SETUP – PRELOADED DRIVERS
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Plug the Wi-Fi adapter into your computer. A prompt will direct you / to the Wi-Fi adapter’s internal storage.
Note: If the prompt does not appear, use a file manager to navigate to the Wi-Fi adapter’s storage.
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Run the file labeled as Setup.exe. Follow the wizard’s instructions / to complete the setup.
ENJOY!
You’re all good to go! Connect your computer to your network using the Wi-Fi
Name (SSID) and password of the Wi-Fi network you wish to connect to.
SETUP – DRIVERS PRELOADED ONTO A CD
Note: Do not plug in your Wi-Fi adapter until instructed.
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Insert the Driver CD into the CD 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, press the Windows Key + “R”. In the run box type “D:autorun.exe” (where D: represents the drive letter of your CD drive) and click OK. -
The welcome screen will appear. Follow the wizard’s instructions / to complete the setup. Only plug the Wi-Fi adapter into your computer when instructed to.
ENJOY!
You’re all good to go! Connect your computer to your network using the Wi-Fi
Name (SSID) and password of the Wi-Fi network you wish to connect to.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why does my computer not recognize the Wi-Fi adapter?
Make sure that the Wi-Fi adapter is properly connected to the computer’s USB port. Make sure to completely remove drivers that were previously loaded.
The computer with the Wi-Fi adapter 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 properly connected.
- Check that the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS settings are correctly configured for the network
For technical support, product documentation and other information, please visit our website. https://eu.dlink.com/suppor
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
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