D-Link DWA-171 Quick Install Manual

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Quick Install Guide
Thank you for purchasing the DWA-171. Follow the easy steps in this guide to 
properly set up your adapter. Please verify that all the package contents listed 
below are available.
Quick Install Guide
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
•  An available USB port
•  Windows® 8, 7, Vista® or XP (32/64-bit)
•  An 802.11ac, 802.11n, or 802.11g wireless network
•  20MB free hard drive space
•  CD-ROM Drive
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.
•  Verify the settings such as the wireless network name (SSID) and security 
settings of the network(s) you want to connect to.
•  You can download the latest driver from http://www.dlink.com/DWA-171.
WARNING: Do NOT plug the adapter into your computer before installing 
the drivers. You will be prompted to plug in your adapter during the setup.
Note: If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer, go 
to Start > Run. In the run box type “D:\autorun.exe” (where D: represents the drive 
letter of your CD-ROM drive) and click OK. 
The drivers will now be installed. This process may take a minute to complete. 
Once the InstallShield Wizard Complete screen appears, the DWA-171 has 
been successfully installed. Click Finish to exit the Install Wizard.
Having  trouble  installing  your  new  product?  D-Link’s  website  contains  the  latest  user 
documentation and software updates for D-Link products. U.S. and Canadian customers can 
contact D-Link Technical Support through our website.
©2013 D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. D-Link and the D-Link logo are registered trademarks of  D-Link 
Corporation  or its  subsidiaries  in  the United  States  and/or other countries. Other  trademarks or  registered  trademarks are  the 
property of  their respective owners. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standards 802.11ac (draft), 802.11n, 802.11a, 
and  802.11n specications.  Actual  data throughput  will  vary.  Network conditions  and  environmental  factors, including  volume 
of network  trac, building materials  and construction, and  network overhead, lower  actual data throughput  rate. Environmental 
conditions will adversely aect wireless signal range. Product specications, size and shape are subject  to change  without notice, 
and actual product  appearance may dier  from that depicted on  the package. Visit  dlink.com (US) or dlink.ca  (Canada) for more 
details.
United States
Internet: http://support.dlink.com
Canada
Internet: http://support.dlink.ca
Version 1.0 | February 21, 2013     29072600D171A11 
DWA-171 Wireless AC Dual Band USB Adapter
CD with drivers and manual
Before You Begin
Installation
Package Contents
System Requirements
Insert the DWA-171 Driver CD into the CD-ROM drive. When the autorun 
screen appears, click Install and follow the on-screen instructions. 
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Connect to Your Wireless Network
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Click the Wireless Networks icon in the bottom-
right of the screen to bring up the list of available 
networks.
Select the wireless network you would like to 
connect to from the list and click the Connect 
button. It may take a minute while the connection 
is established.
If the wireless network you are connecting to has 
security (encryption) enabled, enter the security 
password and click Next to continue. 
Note: The password is case-sensitive and must be 
typed in exactly the same as on your wireless router 
or access point.
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You are now connected to your wireless network.

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RESET
INTERNET

Press the WPS button (or launch the WPS 
process) on your  wireless  router or access 
point. Please consult your router or access 
point’s user manual on how to start the WPS 
process.
Connect to your wireless network using the WPS button setup method.
Within two minutes, press the WPS button on 
your DWA-171 adapter.
Within two minutes your adapter will be securely connected to your wireless 
network.
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Select the language you want the setup wizard to display. Click Next to 
continue.
The Welcome screen will appear. Click Next to continue.
You will now be asked to plug the DWA-171 adapter into an available USB  
port. Once you plug it in, click Install to continue.
There are two ways to connect to a wireless network:
A. WPS Setup - Use if your wireless router supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). 
Simply press the WPS button on your adapter and your router to automatically 
congure and connect.
B. Wireless Utility - Use the built-in wireless utility to display a list of wireless 
networks. Select the network and connect.
A. WPS Setup
B. Wireless Utility
Wireless AC Dual Band USB Adapter
DWA-171

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