D-Link DWA-582 User Manual

31D-Link DWA-582 User Manual
AppendixB-NetworkingBasics
Networking Basics
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 set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the
steps below.
• ClickStart > AllPrograms > Accessories > CommandPrompt. You may need
administrative access to run this application.
• Foralladditionalpromptwindowsinquiringofrunningthecommandprompt
application, select Yes, OK, or Continue.
• Attheprompt,typeipcong and press Enter.
• ThiswilldisplaytheIPaddress,subnetmask,anddefaultgatewayofyouradapter.
If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings
on your router. Some rewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly
installed adapters.

D-Link DWA-582 Specifications

Frequency Range

frequency range	2.4 GHz to 2.483 GHz, 5.15 GHz to 5.35 GHz

Operating Environment

operating temperature	0 to 40 ˚C (32 to 104 ˚F)
storage temperature	-20 to 75 ˚C (-4 to 167 ˚F)
operating humidity	10% to 90% non-condensing
storage humidity	5% to 95% non-condensing

Weight and Dimensions

dimensions	121.06 x 79.04 x 25.17 mm (4.8 x 3.1 x 1.0 inches)
weight	48.8 g (1.7 oz) with bracket

Summary

Installation

Getting Started

Remove Existing Installations

Disable Other Wireless Adapters

Wireless Installation Considerations

Driver/Software Installation

Step-by-step guide for installing the drivers and software for the DWA-582 adapter.

Hardware Installation

Instructions for physically installing the DWA-582 adapter into the computer's PCI Express slot.

Connecting to a Wireless Network

Using Windows 8

How to connect to a wireless network using the DWA-582 adapter on Windows 8.

Using Windows 7

Configuring Wireless Security

Troubleshooting

How do I know if my adapter is installed properly?

Steps to verify if the D-Link DWA-582 adapter is installed correctly.

Cannot connect to the access point or wireless router

Solutions for issues preventing connection to the wireless network.

DWA-582 Power and Link lights are not on

Troubleshooting steps when the adapter's power and link lights are off.

Computer does not recognize DWA-582 Wireless Adapter

Steps to resolve issues where Windows does not detect the adapter.

Unable to connect to wireless network and/or Internet

Solutions for connectivity problems with the DWA-582 adapter.

Troubleshoot distance issues

Guidance on resolving problems related to wireless signal range or distance.

Networking Basics

Check your IP address

Statically Assign an IP address

Technical Specifications