D-Link DWA-181 AC1300 MU-MIMO Wifi Nano USB Adapter Installation Guide

D-Link DWA-181 AC1300 MU-MIMO Wifi NanoUSB 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. 1 Type eu.dlink.com/ into the address bar of a web browser.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.
  4. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

  1. 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.
  2. 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