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1. Interference Free Bandwidth The Wireless AC Dual Band USB Adapter DWA 171 delivers Dual Band technology to your home network for intelligent versatile interference free bandwidth Check your email and surf the Internet on the 2 4GHz band or game make Skype calls and stream HD movies to multiple devices using the cleaner interference free 5GHz band Whatever you like to do online Dual Band has you covered Easy WPS Push Button Setup Quickly and easily establish a fast secure home network that will have you browsing streaming and watching in minutes It s as easy as push and connect Compatible With All Your Wireless Products While the Wireless AC Dual Band USB Adapter delivers cutting edge 802 11ac speed to your home network it s also backward compatible with all of your current wireless products no updates or adapters necessary What is wireless AC 802 11ac is a new networking standard that produces high throughput wireless speed on the 5GHz band What does this mean for your home network Flawless HD video streaming faster gaming and lag free Skype and Facetime calls all with less Wi Fi interference for smooth lightning fast performance And while your home gains all the cutting edge benefi ts of 11ac D Link s Wireless AC Dual Band USB Adapter is also compatible with all of your current Wireless N products Maximum wireless signal rate derived from draft IEEE 802 11ac specification and IEEE Standard 802 11n specificat
2. LE HT HS Floppy disk controllers H A Floppy disk drives EE IDE ATAJATAPT controllers Infrared devices H 2 keyboards H T5 Mice and other pointing devices F 7 fl Ports COM amp LPT 88 Processors is General Advanced Driver Resources nee D Link DWA 171 f Xtreme N Dual Band USB Adapter Device type Network adapters Manufacturer D Link Location PCI bus 129 device D function lf vou are having probleme with this device click Troubleshoot to start the traubleshooter Device usage Use this device enable mrm 45 Section 6 Troubleshooting 2 The computer does not recognize the DWA 171 Wireless Adapter Make sure that the DWA 171 Wireless Adapter is properly seated in the computer s USB port lf 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 171 installed is unable to connect to the wireless network and or the Internet e Check that the LED indicators for the broadband modem are indicating normal activity If not there may be a problem with the broadband connection e 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 e Check that the IP Address subnet mask gateway and DNS settings are correctly entered for the network In Infras
3. ee les Sa Saree PRES JO TEIN Wi Server agoress altomattaiy Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server 192 Alternate DNS server Advanced 57 Appendix C Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Standards Dimensions e IEEE 802 1 1ac draft e 36 6mmx18 8mmx8mmM 1 4x0 73x0 32 inches e EEE 802 11n e IEEE 802 119 Weight e EEE 802 11a 3 9 grams Bus Type Certifications e USB 2 0 e FCC Class B e CE Security e C Tick e Wi Fi Protected Access WPA amp WPA2 IC e Wi Fi Protected Setup PIN amp PBC e Wi Fi e Wi Fi Protected Setup Current Consumption e 220 mA at continuous transmit mode Operating Voltage e 5 0 VDC 10 Operating Temperature 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C Operating Humidity e 10 to 90 maximum non condensing Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 11ac draft 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 171 User Manual Appendix E 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
4. Computer gt Properties gt Hardware gt Device Manager Windows Vista 7 Go to Start gt Device Manager Windows 8 Press the Windows key and X together and then click Device Manager D Link DWA 171 User Manual Es Command Prompt Q windows Movie Maker x MSN Explorer Windows Media Player amp Tour Windows xP All Programs gt System Properties General Add Hahaaa Wizard Open Explore Search Manage Map Network Drive Disconnect Network Drive Show on Desktop Rename Properties The Add Hardware Wizard helps vou install hardasa Devica Manage Add Hardeane wiza The Devia Manager list all the hanima devicer inetalled On MOL Comp Er Le the Derce Manage to change the moperes ol arm devine Hadra Profikes d Hardee profiles provide a way for pou to set up and shone diferent hadiae configurations Section 6 Troubleshooting Click the sign next to Network Adapters Right click on D Link DWA 171 Wireless AC Dual Band USB Adapter Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly Click OK to continue D Link DWA 171 User Manual Device Manager E x File Action view Help e meS gassa PM Fy w Batteries H W Computer See Disk drives B Display adapters 2 DYDICD ROM drives L f L 3
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6. WPA2 Personal the screen as shown to the bottom right will appear 00 0A AA CC CD EF 6 00 26 5A CE 8D B5 2 ae 00 24 01 2A 42 8B 6 3 Enter the WPA WPA2 Personal passphrase exactly as it is on your wireless router or nk 84 C9 B2 6A ED 24 6 84 C9 B2 6A ED 26 36 access point Click the Show text in the password field box to see the passphrase ysl entrain gt e s 5 B8 A3 86 5C B7 02 1 Unchecking it will hide it de 00 26 5A4 CC E1 ED 6 A 84 C9 B2 6A 05 E8 6 4 Click OK to connect to the network Allow up to 30 seconds to connect i 00 18 7 95 69 66 6 00 26 5A CC E2 07 3 1C 7E E5 39 A3 76 11 00 18 E7 95 70 99 1 C8 BE 19 54 73 01 6 If you would like to create a new network and enter the WPA WPA2 Personal settings refer ne eos to the next page RS dlink dlink l Activate This network mdounge requires a network key WPA PEKAWPAZ PEK Key Key OO Show text in the password field OK Cancel D Link DWA 171 User Manual 34 Section 5 Wireless Security It is recommended to enable WPA WPA2 Personal on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter Make sure you enter the passphrase exactly the same on all wireless devices 1 Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double clicking on the D Link icon on your desktop Click on New to create a new profile or highlight an Basic Settings existing profile and click Modify Profi
7. antenna or transmitter For operation within 5 15 5 25GHz 5 47 5 725GHz frequency range it is restricted to indoor environment The band from 5600 5650MHz will be disabled by the software during the manufacturing and cannot be changed by the end user This device meets all the other requirements specified in Part 15E Section 15 407 of the FCC Rules Radiation Exposure Statement The product comply with the FCC portable RF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment and are safe for intended operation as described in this manual The further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the product can be kept as far as possible from the user body or set the device to lower output power if such function is available D Link DWA 171 User Manual 59 Appendix E Warranty Industry Canada statement This device complies with RSS 210 of the Industry Canada 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 Ce dispositif est conforme la norme CNR 210 d Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes 1 le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage pr judiciable et 2 ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage recu y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionn
8. e sp cifi e pour l exploitation point point et non point point selon le cas iv De plus les utilisateurs devraient aussi tre avis s que les utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance sont d sign s utilisateurs principaux c a d qu ils ont la priorit pour les bandes 5 250 5 350 MHz et 5 650 5 850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et ou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN EL Radiation Exposure Statement The product comply with the Canada portable RF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment and are safe for intended operation as described in this manual The further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the product can be kept as far as possible from the user body or set the device to lower output power if such function is available D Link DWA 171 User Manual 60 Appendix E Warranty D claration d exposition aux radiations Le produit est conforme aux limites d exposition pour les appareils portables RF pour les Etats Unis et le Canada tablies pour un environnement non contr l Le produit est s r pour un fonctionnement tel que d crit dans ce manuel La r duction aux expositions RF peut tre augment e si l appareil peut tre conserv aussi loin que possible du corps de l utilisateur ou que le dispositif est r gl sur la puissance de sortie la plus faible si une telle fonction est disponible EUR SEE a Blt fe ata ote RIBAS ES JTE gt QR SEPA BIO Sie Be BR gt MAT
9. gt i Display adapters gt 3 DVD CD ROM drives gt T5 Human Interface Devices D 4g IDE ATA ATAPI controllers e e b lt 2 Keyboards Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly Rd gt M Monitors 4 Network adapters L AP Broadcom NetLink TM Gigabit Ethernet JEP D Link DWA 182 Wireless AC Dual Band US Ada otae b ns Ports COM amp LPT Update Driver Software D D Processors Disable D Q Sound video and game controllers Uninstall gt 4 System devices gt Universal Serial Bus controllers Scan for hardware changes Properties Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly Click OK to continue D Link DWA 182 Wireless AC Dual Band USB Ada General Driver Details Power Management Au D Link DWA 182 Wireless AC Dual Band USB Adapter F Device type Network adapters Manufacturer D Link Corporation Location Port_ 0008 Hub _ 0005 Device status This device is working properly D Link DWA 171 User Manual 48 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 t
10. headphones laptops speakers and other devices that operate on batteries D Link DWA 171 User Manual 50 Appendix A Wireless Basics Who uses wireless Wireless technology has become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it whether it s for home office or business D Link has a wireless solution for it Home e Gives everyone at home broadband access e Surf the web check email instant message and etc e Gets rid of the cables around the house e Simple and easy to use Small Office and Home Office e Stay on top of everything at home as you would at the office e Remotely access your office network from home e Share an Internet connection and printer with multiple computers e No need to dedicate office space D Link DWA 171 User Manual Appendix A Wireless Basics Where is wireless used Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or the 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 the Internet from remote locations like Airports Hotels Coffee Shops Libraries Restaurants and Convention Centers Wireless networks are easy to setup but if you re installing it for the first time it could be quite a task not knowing
11. 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 aloha numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long The password can include symbols amp _ 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 171 User Manual 33 Section 5 Wireless Security Configure WPA WPA2 Personal Using the D Link Wireless Connection Manager It is recommended to enable WPA WPA2 Personal on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the WPA WPA2 Personal passphrase being used 1 Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double clicking on the D Link icon on your desktop 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and click Connect If the network is using WPA
12. 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 From the desktop right click on the My Computer icon and select Properties Device Manager File Action View Help Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager Scroll down the list and clickthe m 8 2 a lt xa sign to the left of Network Adapters nas Computer Se Disk drives 2 Display adapters 2 DVD CD ROM drives IDE ATA ATAPI controllers Sp IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers Intel AIM 3 0 Codec Se Keyboards Mice and other pointing devices L Modems 2 Monitors B Network adapters 91394 Net Adapter E9 D Link DWA 160 Xtreme N Dual Band USB Adapterfrev 4 E9 Intel R PRO Wireless 2200BG Network Connection E Realtek RTL8139 810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC M PCMCIA adapters SB Processors SCSI and RAID controllers e e e e e Right click the adapter you would like to disable and select Disable Device Manager File Action view Help a tx a PMLABS1 w Batteries 9 Computer S Disk drives 2 Display adapters 2 DVD CD ROM drives IDE ATA ATAPI controllers 9 IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers Intel AIM 3 0 Codec ge Keyboards Mice and other pointing devices Modems 2 Monitors 9 Network adapters B 1394
13. Net Adapter E9 D Link D WA 160 Xtreme N Dual Band USB Adapterfrey 4 i Hntel R PRO Wireless 2200BG Network Conne ghiga E9 Realtek RTLS139 810x Family Fast Ethernet NI Update Driver E PCMCIA adapters __Disable 8 Processors Uninstall SCSI and RAID controllers Sound video and game controllers 9 System devices Properties Universal Serial Bus controllers Scan for hardware changes Disables the selected device D Link DWA 171 User Manual 8 Section 2 Installation Click Yes to disable the adapter Broadcom 502 1 thie WLAN A Disabling this device will cause it to stop functioning Do you really want to disable it When the adapter is disabled a down arrow or a grayed icon will be displayed Device Manager File Action View Help o gt eS 2 amp lt Be Disabling the adapter will not remove the drivers If you would like to use the Boven adapter simply right click it and select Enable e B Computer See Disk drives Display adapters A DVD CD ROM drives IDE ATA ATAPI controllers gy IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers Intel AIM 3 0 Codec HE Keyboards 5 Mice and other pointing devices Modems H Monitors 8 Network adapters B 1394 Net Adapter E9 D Link D WA 160 Xtreme N Dual Band USB Adapterfrev A 3 O Wireless 2200BG Network Conneckies BB Realtek RTL8139 810x Family Fast Ethernet NI Update Driver E PCMCIA adapters _Disable P
14. Set up a wireless network for a home or small office Related Tasks D Learn about wireless networking ge Change the order of preferred networks Change advanced settings Choose a wireless network Click an item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more information ot be ct he y Test A Unsecured wireless network all default Unsecured wireless network all salestest Security enabled wireless network ill J testi 5 Security enabled wireless network Ji ill This network requires a network key If you want to connect to this network dick Connect DGL 4300 an amp 32 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 171 offers the following types of security e WPA WPA2 Personal e 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 e 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 e User authentication which is generally
15. 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
16. Used to connect the DWA 171 to your computer D Link DWA 171 User Manual 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 e Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters e Disable any built in wireless adapters e 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 Windows 7 Vista and XP users may use the built in wireless utility for all adapters To remove any old software Windows 7 users Click Start gt Control Panel gt Uninstall Programs Windows Vista XP users Click Start gt Control Panel gt Add or Remove Programs D Link DWA 171 User Manual 7 Section 2 Installation Disable Other Wireless Adapters
17. Version 1 0 03 19 2013 D Link User Manual Wireless AC Dual Band USB Adapter DWA 171 Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Overview seccscecscecccecccccccecccocceccceoccccscecsceoccecceeo 3 Package COMICS sm 3 System Requirements annees 3 PERO CLUE TION PP een 4 DS LUE CESR eases sete O A AE E 5 Hardware OverVvieW ccccscsssssssccsssssssssessessssssesessessesssseseesseseseees 6 PINS CAN AGI OW PRE 7 Getting Sl RE ETO RE 7 Remove Existing Installations esessssssesesessesesees 7 Disable Other Wireless Adapters ss 8 Wireless Installation Considerations cesses 10 Adapter Installation ss 11 Conn IU atO N rar ae cesse anses ares seems 17 D Link Wireless Connection Manager 17 Wireless Networks 222 18 Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS ns 19 My Wireless Networks 23 AGE PONI oopa E E AEE 24 Modify PO srna 25 SUPPO eee aa EE EA EE E 26 PRD OUI en er 27 Connect to a Wireless NetworK scccscecscccccecscecccecccocceeo 28 AO MS Os EAE E nn 28 MVM OWS a a ns 30 Windows VASE sa sn 31 D Link DWA 171 User Manual MV COWS X Perae Eear SEIE E AEE 32 Wireless Security crccacsssscscssvcovaswocessvecsasscsceceserecvenssavececouass 33 WV VS NPA T oaan AEA AR A 33 Configure WPA WPA2 Personal 34 Using the D Link Wireless Connection Manager 34 OT n E E E T E 36 MV WNC MUS MIS A ie 39 LA ITR LE LE A LE AA E AAEE 41 Configure WPA WPA2 Enterprise ss 43 TOUPDIS OO EN ss 44 W
18. ch 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 D Link DWA 171 User Manual 53 Appendix B Networking Basics Networking Bas Check your IP address Ics 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 Windows XP Users e Click on Start gt Run In the run box type cmd and click OK Atthe prompt type ipconfig and press Enter e This will display the IP address subnet mask and the default gateway of your adapter Windows 7 Vista Users c C WINDOWS system32 cmd exe Microsoft Windows XP Version 5 1 26001 lt C gt Copyright 1985 2061 Microsoft Corp C Documents and Settings gt ipconf ig Windows IP Configuration Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection Connection specific DNS Suffix IP Subnet Mask Default Gateway C Documents and Settings gt m e Click Start gt All Programs gt Accessories gt Command Prompt You may need administrative access to run this application e For all additional prompt windows inquir
19. ck on the network name SSID and click Next D Link DWA 171 User Manual Get Connected Welcome to D Link s Wireless Connection Wizard Your D Link adapter supports the latest wireless technology WiFi Protected Setup WPS Please choose your preferred method Manually type your Network Name SSID and Password ion Key These details you should already have from your Router Access Point Use the WiFi Protected Setup WPS wizard for simplified Wireless connection Get Connected Welcome to D Link s Wireless Connection Wizard In the next few steps you ll be asked to enter some information about your wireless network IF you do not currently have one set up you can always re run this wizard to easily connect to your network when it is ready Wireless Network Name SSID OO If you do not know the name of your wireless network you can scan for it by clicking the Scan button Scan Please choose your wireless network from the list below dlink 628Ben d 2 4g dink YZ dlink_andrew 15 Section 2 Installation When this screen appears you are successfully connected to your wireless network Click Next to complete your setup Click Finish to continue If you are prompted to reboot your computer select Yes want to restart my computer now D Link DWA 171 User Manual Finished You should now be connected to your wireless network For your convenience we have inserted a Profile with t
20. ecurity Select the type of security used Please refer to the erent co acon Option Wireless Security section for more information CO WPAAWPA2 Entemrise OK Button Click OK to save your settings Show text in the password field o OK f Cancel D Link DWA 171 User Manual 24 Section 3 Configuration Modify Profile You may edit an existing profile by selecting the profile and clicking the Modify button from the My Wireless Networks page Profile Name Enter a name for your profile e g Home Office Basic Settings Coffee Shop Profile Name ik SSID Displays the SSID of the network SSID Gm Network Type Infrastructur C Adhoc Network Type Displays the network type bas D iii Set Security Option Passphrase Settings Set Security Select the type of security used Please refer to the Min ies C TRE Option Wireless Security section for more information Key WPA WPA2 Personal OK Button Click OK to save your settings WPA WPA2 Enterrise Show text in the password field OK Cancel D Link DWA 171 User Manual 25 Section 3 Configuration Support If you need help click the Support button A panel will appear to the right of the utility which will display information about the utility dlink Connected IP Address 197 168 33 100 SUPPORT Wireless Networks p p dlink C726 media C8 BE 19 64 C7 26 tanya 601 00 SE FGA 3b 79 How to c
21. ement ind sirable Caution i 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 ii 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 iii 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 iv 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 Le guide d utilisation des dispositifs pour r seaux locaux doit inclure des instructions pr cises sur les restrictions susmentionn es notamment i les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5 150 5 250 MHz sont r serv s uniquement pour une utilisation l int rieur afin de r duire les risques de brouillage pr judiciable aux syst mes de satellites mobiles utilisant les m mes canaux ii le gain maximal d antenne permis pour les dispositifs utilisant les bandes 5 250 5 350 MHz et 5 470 5 725 MHz doit se conformer a la limite de p i r e iii le gain maximal d antenne permis pour les dispositifs utilisant la bande 5 725 5 825 MHz doit se conformer a la limite de p i r
22. haring Center icon If you are using Windows Vista click on Manage network connections along the left panel in the window For Windows 7 click on Change adapter settings e Right click on the Local Area Connection which represents your D Link wireless network adapter which will be connected to your network e Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 and click Properties e Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or LAN IP address on your router or network Example If the router s LAN IP address is 192 168 0 1 make your IP address 192 168 0 X where X is anumber between 2 and 99 Make sure that the number you choose is not in use on the network e Set Default Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your router or gateway e Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router or gateway e The Secondary DNS is optional you may enter a DNS server from your ISP e Click OK to save your settings D Link DWA 171 User Manual 1 Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address Subnet mask Default gateway Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Properties General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings a I WW re LEP dr EE NS Server aodress automatically Use
23. hat 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 D Link DWA 171 User Manual 49 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 performa
24. his information into WA 171 Roam effortlessly knowing that network access is a click away Installation Complete Thank you for purchasing D Link For further information please refer to the manual on the CD 16 Section 3 Configuration Configuration This section will show you how to configure your new D Link wireless adapter using the D Link Utility as well as Windows wireless utility D Link Wireless Connection Manager The D Link DWA 171 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the management software The manager provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to the wireless adapter Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager icon on the desktop will start the Configuration If you are using Windows 8 7 Vista or XP please skip to pages 28 or 29 respectively Double click the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your desktop a oe Wireless Connecti D Link DWA 171 User Manual 17 Section 3 Configuration Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks Site Survey page will display all wireless networks that are available in your area To connect to a network simply highlight the wireless network SSID and click Connect SSID The SSID Service Set Identifier isthe name ofthe otkine ri nee Duel Band Auapee wireless network E mn MAC Displays the MAC address of the wireless device Connected Signal Displays the Link Quality of the wireless connection owa 171 Ma Securit
25. holding for two seconds until the wizard screen comes up Then press the WPS button on the router access point to continue Press the WPS button on your access point or wireless router within 2 minutes to establish connectivity Note Some devices may require you to launch WPS from software or a web interface Please refer to your router or access points user manual for more information When this screen appears you have successfully connected to your wireless network Click Next to complete your setup D Link DWA 171 User Manual You have selected WPS You must press the WPS button on your Router On D Link Routers this button is located on the right side of the router 1 Press the WPS button on the Router Access Point until it is lit the button will remain active for 2 minutes e 2 Click Connect Now button Connect Now Please wait This can take up to 2 minutes if the connection fails please try again Connected You have successfully connected to your secured wireless network Please click Finish 14 Section 2 Installation To manually connect to your wireless network select Manually type your Network Name SSID and then click Next Enter the network name SSID manually If you enter the SSID incorrectly you will automatically be brought to the site survey page Click Scan to display the site survey page Click the Scan button to display a list of wireless networks site survey Cli
26. ight clicking on the wireless ae Change Windows Firewall settings computer icon in your system tray lower right corner of screen Select atcha geri View Available Wireless Networks Open Network Connections Repair View Available Wireless Networks 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and TER PERHOEE Lonperiiem click Connect Network Tasks 7 Refresh network list lt 2 Set up a wireless network for a home or small office Related Tasks Learn about wireless networking de Change the order of preferred networks Change advanced settings D Link DWA 171 User Manual Choose a wireless network Click an item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more information Q f D Link Unsecured wireless network all default Unsecured wireless network all v 41 Section 5 Wireless Security 3 The Wireless Network Connection box will appear Enter the WPA WPA2 Personal ee cn user passphrase and click Connect The network testl requires a network key also called a WEP key or WPA key A network key helps prevent unknown intruders from connecting to this network It may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network If the connection fails Type the key and then click Connect please verify that the WPA WPA2 Personal settings are correct The WPA WPA2 Personal passphrase must be exact
27. indows 7 Troubleshooting ss 47 Wireless BASICS ciccisoscsseecsesccsccscccceseacesasececcedeasecedavavaucussecuss 49 Wireless Modes nn 53 NGT WOKING BASICS sccsssssivasecccssccecssussssctccvsscsvsccssvctvecesoosens 54 Check your IP Ars nn 54 Windows XP Users nn 54 Windows 7 Vista Users 54 Statically Assign an IP Address 55 Windows APS 55 Windows 7 Vista Users 56 Windows SUR ns 57 Technical Specifications ccccscccssscccssscccssscccssssccscsscess 58 CILE La 14 T E sacsacencenuccecassasecsestaccantacstecessussnevessdassans 59 Section 1 Product Overview Package Contents D Link DWA 171 Wireless AC Dual Band USB Adapter CD with drivers and software System Requirements e computer or laptop with an available USB 2 0 or USB 3 0 port e Windows 8 7 Vista or XP Service Pack 3 e CD ROM Drive e A 802 11ac draft 802 11n 802 11g or 802 11a access point or wireless router D Link DWA 171 User Manual Section 1 Product Overview Introduction The Wireless AC Dual Band USB Adapter DWA 171 delivers powerful wireless AC technology to your desktop or notebook computer Simply plug the adapter into an available USB port and connect to a wireless network to access a secure high speed internet connection 2 4GHz 150Mbps or 5GHz up to 433Mbps And with integrated Dual Band technology you ll have reduced Wi Fi interference to maximize throughput for faster streaming gaming and Skype calls
28. ing of running the command prompt application select Yes OK or Continue Atthe prompt type ipconfig and press Enter e This will display the IP address subnet mask and default gateway of your adapter s EA Administrator E Windows system32 cmd exe E WUsers admin ipconfig Windows IP Configuration Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection Connection specific DNS Suffix Link local IPu6 Address public pmlab gt LA ed a 34e3 f 8f6 478ax8 IPu4 x 192 168 080 197 Subnet Mask gt 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 0 1 Tunnel adapter Local Area Connection 14 Connection specific DNS Suffix Link local IPv6 Address Default Gateway public pmlab fe86 5efe 192 168 6 197 28 Tunnel adapter Local Area Connection 7 Media State Media disconnected Connection specific DNS Suffix IE Users admin gt If the address is 0 0 0 0 check your adapter installation security settings and the settings on your router Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters D Link DWA 171 User Manual 54 Appendix B Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP Address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway router or you need to assign a static IP address please follow the steps below Windows XP Users e Windows XP Click on Start gt Control Panel Make sure you are in Classic View Double click on the Network Connections icon e Right clic
29. ion D Link makes no warranties as to forward compatibility with future standards or compatibility with draft 802 11ac devices from other manufacturers 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 may adversely affect wireless signal range Up to 433Mbps wireless speeds achieved when connecting to other 802 1 1ac 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 D Link DWA 171 User Manual 4 Section 1 Product Overview Features e Draft IEEE 802 11ac 802 11n 802 11g and 802 11a Compliant e Dual Band N Technology for use in 2 4GHz or 5GHz Networks e Wireless AC Technology for Superior Wireless Performance e Access Secure Networks using WPA or WPA2 e Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS Push Button for Easy Connection to a Wireless Network D Link DWA 171 User Manual Section 1 Product Overview Hardware Overview 1 WPS Button Press the WPS button to automatically connect to a WPS enabled wireless router or access point and establish connectivity Refer to page 19 2 USB Connector
30. k DWA 171 User Manual 27 Section 4 Connect to a Wireless Network Connect to a Wireless Network Windows 8 1 Click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner next to the time Networks Airplane mode Off 2 A list of available wireless networks will appear Wi Fi 2 00265a493ele dlink 5A2C dlinkedcf m lounge vanilla 3 Click the wireless network SSID you want to connect to and then click Connect Networks Airplane mode Off Wi Fi 2 00265a493ele dlink 5A2C dlinkedcf m lounge vanilla Connect automatically 4 If the network is secure encrypted enter the Wi Fi password security key and click Next Networks vanilla Enter the network security key D Link DWA 171 User Manual 28 Section 4 Connect to a Wireless Network 5 Click either to enable or disable file sharing Networks 6 You will now be connected to your wireless network vanilla Do you want to turn on sharing between PCs and connect to devices on this network No don t turn on sharing or connect to devices For networks in public places Yes turn on sharing and connect to devices For home or work networks 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 171 User Manua
31. k on the Local Area Connection which represents your D Link wireless network adapter or other adapter which will be connected to your router e Highlight Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties e Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or LAN IP address on your router Example If the router s LAN IP address is 192 168 0 1 make your IP address 192 168 0 X where Fossils iss al X is anumber between 2 and 99 Make sure that the number you choose is not in use on the ul You can get IP settings assigned automatically if pour network supports n etwo rk this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Set Default Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your router or gateway Use Ge okies IP SEE IP address 192 168 0 52 e Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router or gateway abs ERP Default gateway TE ches a e The Secondary DNS is optional you may enter a DNS server from your ISP Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server 192 168 0 e Click OK to save your settings Altemate DNS server E D Link DWA 171 User Manual 55 Appendix B Networking Basics Windows 7 Vista Users e Click on Start gt Control Panel make sure you are in Classic View Double click on the Network and S
32. l 29 Section 4 Connect to a Wireless Network Windows 7 If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble click on the center of the bubble to access the utility Or Left click the wireless icon in your system tray lower right corner next to the time The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Click on a network 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 171 User Manual Currently connected to dlink_qqg_pew_pew Internet access dlink 6 Internet access Wireless Network Connection 2 D Link Wireless Taco Snack IQCLab Jumpstart P1 dabfc4 test me Open Network and Sharing Center 30 Section 4 Connect to a Wireless Network Windows Vista If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble click on the center of the bubble to access the utility Or Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner next to the time Select Connect to a network The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Click on a network displayed using the SSID and click the Connect button If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet confirm the encryption by reviewing the profile or check the TCP IP setti
33. le Name dink SSID ke OW 2 Select WPA WPA2 Personal under Set Security Option Network Type Infrastructure C Adhoc Set Security Option No Security 3 Select TKIP AES or Auto 4 Enter the passphrase exactly as it is on your wireless router or access point WPA WPA2 Personal C WPA WPAZ Enterprise 5 Click OK to connect to the network Allow up to 30 seconds to connect D Link DWA 171 User Manual 35 Section 5 Wireless Security Configure WPA WPA2 Passphrase Windows 7 It is recommended to enable wireless security WPA WPA2 on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used 1 Click on the wireless icon in your system tray lower right corner 2 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Not connected ill Connections are available Wireless Network Connection 4 vanilla Taco Snack test me testtest lQCLab Vonage_Dlink MMP MFI att ant ot ill oil ait ott a Bring the Rayne Open Network and Sharing Center D Link DWA 171 User Manual 36 Section 5 Wireless Security 3 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and click the Connect button ii ill Connections are available If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet check you
34. ll Guide Install View User Manual Install Adobe Reader Technical Support Register This Product D Link DWA 171 User Manual 11 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 171 where C represents the drive letter of your hard drive To install to a different location click Browse and specify the location then click Next Select the Program Files folder location and click Next D Link DWA 171 User Manual Welcome to the Installation Wizard for D Link DWA 171 Wireless AC Dual Band Adapter The Wizard will install the D Link DWA 171 Wireless AC Dual Band Adapter and D Link Utility onto your computer To continue click Next The Installation Wizard will install D Link Utility in the following folder To install to this folder click Next To install to a different folder click Browse and select another folder Destination Folder CA D Link DWA 171 The Installation Wizard will add program icons to the Program Folder listed below You may type a new folder name or select one from the existing folders list Click Next to continue Program Folder D Link DWA 171 Mn Existing Folders Accessories Administrative Tools ames HyperSnap DX 5 Maintenance Startup Tablet PC lt Back Next gt cancel 12 Section 2 Installation Insert the adap
35. ly the same as on the wireless router or access point beac a Confirm network key Connect Cancel D Link DWA 171 User Manual 42 Section 5 Wireless Security Configure WPA WPA2 Enterprise Using the D Link Wireless Connection Manager WPA WPA2 Enterprise is for advanced users who are familiar with using a RADIUS server and setting up certificates 1 Open the Wireless Connection Manager by double clicking on the D Link icon on your desktop Click on New to create a new profile or highlight an existing profile and click Modify 2 Select WPA WPA2 Enterprise under Set Security Option and then select Auto TKIP or AES 3 Under EAP Type select EAP TLS or PEAP Extensible Authentication Protocols allow devices on the network to request authentication from the RADIUS server in the network All the devices on the network must use the same EAP type when using a RADIUS server for authentication 4 Click OK to save your settings D Link DWA 171 User Manual Profile Name dlink SSID dlink Network Type Infrastructure Set Security Option C None WEP WPA WPA2 Personal WPA WPA2 Enterprise 43 Section 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DWA 171 Read the following descriptions if you are having problems 1 How do I know if my adapter is installed properly Windows XP Go to Start gt My
36. n 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 Keep your product away at least 3 6 feet or 1 2 meters from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise 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 D Link DWA 171 User Manual Section 2 Installation Adapter Installation Warning Do NOT install the DWA 171 adapter into your computer before installing the driver software from the D Link CD Turn on the computer and Insert the D Link DWA 171 Driver CD in the CD ROM drive If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer go to Start gt Run In the run box type D autorun exe where D represents the drive letter of your CD ROM drive When the autorun screen appears click Install D Link Wireless AC Dual Band USB Adapter View Insta
37. nce 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 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
38. ngs for your wireless adapter Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information D Link DWA 171 User Manual Not Connected Be Wireless networks are available Tr Connect to a network Network and Sharing Center sil dau Fil y CU Friday 8 17 2007 ww La Connect to a network Disconnect or connect to another network ce D Unsecured network mu tuesday Security enabled network Set up a connection or network Open Network and Sharing Center 31 Section 4 Connect to a Wireless Network Windows If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble click on the center of the bubble to access the utility Or Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner next to the time Select View Available Wireless Networks The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Click on a network displayed using the SSID and click the Connect button If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet check the TCP IP settings for your wireless adapter Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information D Link DWA 171 User Manual XP ll Wireless networks detected x One or more wireless networks are in range of this computer To see the list and connect click this message Repair i Wireless Network Connection 6 Network Tasks Refresh network list lt 2
39. onnect to your joe _huang_5G OC 26 SA CE 80 E1 wireless network Eni OO 26 5A CE 80 B7 In the Wireless Networks tab DADAY a 00 13 46 3C DF 18 you will see all the available blue media 00 40 F4 03 10 c9 5 wireless networks within your POIUYtrewg5G B8 43 86 5C 57 04 area lf you do not see any BUFFALO 160940 6 10 6F 3F 16 3C 68 networks click Refresh to get 855L 2 4G_INTERNET C8 BE 19 6F 93 C9 an updated list of networks m 1 SS BAY p e 84 C9 B2 6A ED 96 00 Double click the SSID that IMHERE_EDTEST 00 18 E7 95 61 19 a you wish to join The status 00 18 37 CE 05 94 oy bar located on the top ofthe window indicates the real time status of your network that you are currently associated to Once joined the utility will automatically create a profile Refresh ER for future use that is stored My Wireless Networks under My Wireless Networks To e pra This makes connecting to __ Activate wireless networks that you __ freauent most a simole click e dlink 00 18 E7 FA 93 D8 pCI BAGA ED 98 dlink_Jeffery 00 18 E7 8C 61 AA dlink_media BS A3 86 4E 0E A1 D Link DWA 171 User Manual Section 3 Configuration About The About screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the DWA 171 Driver Version 1024 0 218 20135 Utility Version MAC Address 00 18 E7 95 80 53 D Lin
40. r TCP IP settings for your wireless adapter Refer to the Networking Basics section in Wiles Metwork Correction this manual for more information ee Hla Connect automatically kay2690_ 24 jamesZ090g ALPHA dlink 888 5D6_WLAN DAP 2690q 4 The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router D Link DWA 171 User Manual 37 Section 5 Wireless Security 5 Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click Connect You can also connect by pushing the WPS button on the router E Connect to a Network Type the network security key It may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network If the connection Security key fails please verify that the security settings are correct The key or passphrase Hide characters must be exactly the same as on the wireless router You can also connect by pushing the button on the router Cancel D Link DWA 171 User Manual 38 Section 5 Wireless Security Windows Vista It is recommended to enable wireless security WPA WPA2 on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used 1 Open the Windows Vista Wireless Utility by right clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner of screen Select Connect to a network 2 Highligh
41. rocessors Uninstall SCSI and RAID controllers i Sound video and game controllers System devices Properties Universal Serial Bus controllers Scan For hardware changes Disables the selected device D Link DWA 171 User Manual 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 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 receptio
42. s recommended to have the access point or wireless router nearby during setup For more information on WPS visit the Wi Fi Alliance website at www wi fi org Push Button Configuration PBC is a virtual button in the utility that connects you to other WPS enabled devices A connection can be established by clicking on the virtual button then pushing the physical button on the access point or wireless router within 120 seconds Refer to page 14 Note You may also use the physical button on the DWA 171 instead of using the D Link software Refer to the next page Personal Identification Number PIN is a unique number generated randomly by the wireless adapter s utility Entering this number in the utility of the WPS enabled wireless router or access point connects you with the intended wireless network Refer to page 22 for more information D Link DWA 171 User Manual D Link Wi Fi Protected Setup Please select the function which you want to run WPS f PBC Push Button Configuration PIN Personal Identification Number Section 3 Configuration Push Button 1 To connect to your network press the WPS button on the adapter and hold for two seconds until the wizard screen appears 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 171 User Manual aN 20 Sec
43. t the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and click Connect D Link DWA 171 User Manual Not Connected Bue Wireless networks are available Connect to a network Network and Sharing Center ee hb PV val ER y Co Friday d 8 17 2007 W La Connect to a network Disconnect or connect to another network Unsecured network Security enabled network Set up a connection or network Open Network and Sharing Center 39 Section 5 Wireless Security 3 Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click Connect 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 on the wireless router D Link DWA 171 User Manual Connect to a network Type the network security key or passphrase for Candy The person who setup the network can give you the key or passphrase Security key or passphrase Display characters ea Ifyou have a USB flash drive with network settings for Candy insert it now 40 Section 5 Wireless Security Windows XP It is recommended to enable WPA WPA2 Personal on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the WPA WPA2 Personal key being used 1 Open the Windows XP Wireless Utility by r
44. ter into an available USB port on your computer Click Next to continue If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears click Cancel The drivers and software will now install Please allow 1 2 minutes for this process to finish The Wireless Connection Wizard will now appear If you want to manually connect to a wireless network refer to page 15 The following instructions will connect you to a wireless network using Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS Click Next to continue D Link DWA 171 User Manual Please insert your New Hardware Then Click Next to continue If the New hardware Wizard appears click Cancel and continue with this installation Get Connected Welcome to D Link s Wireless Connection Wizard Your D Link adapter supports the latest wireless technology WiFi Protected Setup WPS Please choose your preferred method Manually type your Network Name SSID and Password Encryption Key Use the WiFi Protected Setup WPS wizard for simplified Wireless connection Your Router Access Point must support WPS feature We suggest you run the setup from the same room as you will to access both PC and router during installation 13 Section 2 Installation Push Button Configuration PBC To connect to your network using the WPS push button configuration method click the virtual button as shown in the screenshot Note You may also connect to your network by pressing the WPS button on the adapter and
45. the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server 192 Alternate DNS server Advanced 56 Appendix B Networking Basics Windows 8 Users e Press the Windows key and then type IP Click Settings on the right side and then click View Network Connections e Right click on the adapter which represents your D Link wireless network adapter e Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 and click Properties e Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or LAN IP address on your router or network Example If the router s LAN IP address is 192 168 0 1 make your IP address 192 168 0 X where X is anumber between 2 and 99 Make sure that the number you choose is not in use on the network Set Default Gateway the same as the LAN IP address of your router or gateway e Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router or gateway e The Secondary DNS is optional you may enter a DNS server from your ISP e Click OK to save your settings D Link DWA 171 User Manual Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP TPv4 Properties General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings 1 Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address Subnet mask Default gateway Li ae CRE ce
46. tion 3 Configuration Personal Identification Number PIN If you want to connect using the PBC method refer to page 14 To use the PIN method select PIN Personal Identification Number and click Next D Link Wi Fi Protected Setup Please select the function which you want to run WPS PBC Push Button Configuration PIN Personal Identification Number Make sure your access point or wireless router is close by Write down the number on the screen Enter this number in your access point or wireless router Please refer to the manufacture s manual for instructions PAPA Ac Mengacesen Numan This method allows you to easily connect to your wireless network through PIN Please note that the following PIN information must be entered in the access point and it is recommended that the access point is easily Once you click Next you will have 2 minutes to enter this number in your access VE point or wireless router 2 92595507 D Link DWA 171 User Manual Section 3 Configuration The adapter will try to establish connectivity to your access point or wireless router Establishing Connection PIN Code 92595507 To ensure connectivity please note that the PIN information must be entered in the access point When this screen appears you have successfully established connectivity Click Finish to complete your setup D Link DWA 171 User Manual 22 Section 3 Configuration My Wireless Networks The M
47. tructure mode make sure the same Service Set Identifier SSID is soecified on the settings for the wireless clients and access points By default the SSID factory setting for D Link products is blank Double click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting D Link DWA 171 User Manual 46 Section 6 Troubleshooting Windows 7 Troubleshooting Go to Start gt right click Computer gt Properties z Lv O Windows Media Center iqc Documents Getting Started D Tftpd32 m Ca Calculator P Sticky Notes Games amp Snipping Tool Computer P Open Co Paint Ra M1 Manage Pictures Music Control Panel A Remote Desktop Connection Map network drive Devices and Printe L Disconnect network drive By Magnifier Default Programs Show on Desktop D Link Connect Wizard Help and Support aos gt All Programs Properties Shut down eae Select the Device Manager Control Panel Home Soe View basic information about your computer Device Manager Windows edition Remote settings Windows 7 Ultimate amp System protection Copyright 2009 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved M Advanced system settings System D Link DWA 171 User Manual 47 Section 6 Troubleshooting Click the sign next to Network Adapters O e 9 m6 mee RE Right click on D Link DWA 171 Wireless Desktop Adapter NE ca gt Disk drives
48. 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 microwaves and televisions as far away as possible from the router access point This can significantly reduce any interference that the appliances might cause since they operate on the same frequency Security Don t let your next door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network Secure your wireless network by turning on WPA WPA2 security features on the router Refer to the product manual for detailed information on how to set it up D Link DWA 171 User Manual 52 Appendix A Wireless Basics Wireless Modes There are basically two modes of networking e Infrastructure All wireless clients will connect to an access point or wireless router e Ad Hoc Directly connecting to another computer for peer to peer communication using wireless network adapters on ea
49. y If there is a lock icon this means the wireless 5822 SSID 5e network is secure You must know the encryption ee ae a 00 26 5A CE 8D B7 key security settings to connect diink_media_andrew 84 09 B2 64 ED 26 a Buff 5G 10 6F 3F 16 75 0C a Channel Displays the channel of the wireless network ni Er a dlink_andrew 84 C9 B2 6A ED 24 a 00 0A AA CC CD EF a WPS Button Connect to a wireless network using Wi Fi k 628Ber 00 1E 58 F 4 89 04 amp Protected Setup Refer to the next page lik WXYZ 00 18 E7 95 69 66 i 00 26 5A CE 8D B5 a 88 A3 86 5C B7 02 a Refresh Button Rescans for available wireless networks in your RER 00 26 54 CE 8D E 1 area 6349 00 26 5A CC E1 ED a POIUyiTewg5sG BS A3 66 5C 67 04 a diink 7596 O00 18 E7 95 75 96 a Connect Button Highlight a wireless network and click the Connect dinkobs fea as a button If the network is secure a pop up window jis F 7 3 Eme will appear Enter the security information to _ My Wireless Networks N connect refer to the Wireless Security section for more information Activate Button Select a wireless network profile from the drop down menu and click Activate to connect Allow up to 30 seconds to connect D Link DWA 171 User Manual 18 Section 3 Configuration Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS System is designed for easy setup of security enabled Wi Fi networks It i
50. y Wireless Networks page will allow you to create edit and delete wireless network profiles Every time you connect to a network using the Wireless Networks page a profile will automatically be created New Button Click New to create a new wireless network profile _ 9 D Link DWA 171 Wireless AC Dual Band Adapte refer to page 24 z es DMIR Modify Click Modify to edit a current profile refer to page 25 REC EE Delete Click Delete to remove a profile P DWA 171 Ha WIRELESS NETWORKS Activate Click Activate to use a profile Allow up to 30 seconds SR to connect to the wireless network dlink dlink Profile Details The Profile Details section will display information about the wireless network such as the network name SSID network type Infrastructure and if the network is secured s Profile Details Network Name Network Type Security D Link DWA 171 User Manual 23 Section 3 Configuration Add Profile You may add a new network by clicking the New button from the My Wireless Networks page Profile Name Enter a name for your profile e g Home Office L Coffee Shop Basic Settings Profile Name dink SSID Enter the SSID of the wireless network SSID dink Network Type Infrastructure C Ad hoc Network Type Select the network type If you are connecting to a Set Security Option oh wireless router or access point select Infrastructure C None Auto C TKIP i WEP Key Set S

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