D-Link AX1800 Wi-Fi USB Adapter (DWA-X1850) user manual

Contents

1. Product Overviewp. 3
2. System Requirementsp. 3

   A computer or laptop with an available USB 3.0 port • Windows® 10/ 8.1/ 7 • A 802.11ax, 802.11ac, 802.11n, 802.11g, or 802.11a access point or wireless router…

3. Introductionp. 4

   The AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 USB Adapter (DWA-X1850) delivers powerful wireless AC technology to your desktop or notebook computer. Simply plug the adapter into an…

4. Featuresp. 5

   IEEE 802.11ax, 802.11ac, 802.11n and 802.11a compliant • Dual band technology for use in 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz networks • Wireless AX technology for superior…

5. Hardware Overviewp. 6

   USB Connector Used to connect the DWA-X1850 to your computer. 2 LED Solid blue: The device is connected to the network. 1 2

6. Installationp. 7

   This section will walk you through the installation process. If you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in the device manager before installing…

7. Getting Startedp. 7

   Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following: • Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters • Disable any…

8. Wireless Installation Considerationsp. 10

   The D-Link wireless adapter lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless…

9. Connect to a Wireless Networkp. 11

   To connect to a wireless network using Windows 10, you will need to know the wireless network name (SSID) and Wi-Fi password (security key) of the device you…

10. Windows® 10p. 11

    1. To join an existing network, locate the wireless network icon in the taskbar, next to the time display and click on it.

11. Windows® 8.1p. 13

    1. Click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner next to the time). 2. A list of available wireless networks will appear. 3.…

12. Windows® 7p. 15

    Left-click the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner next to the time). If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the…

13. Wireless Securityp. 16

    This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DWA-X1850 offers the following types of…

14. What is WPA™?p. 16

    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…

15. Troubleshootingp. 17

    1. How do I know if my adapter is installed properly? Click Device Manager. Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during…

16. Wireless Basicsp. 21

    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…

17. Wireless Modesp. 25
18. Networking Basicsp. 26

    Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link wireless adapter and have established a wireless connection, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be…

19. Check your IP addressp. 26

    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…

20. Statically Assign an IP addressp. 27

    If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: • Click on Start > Control Panel…

21. Technical Specificationsp. 28
22. Regulatory Informationp. 29

    Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device…