Dell WLD15 User Manual
Dell Wireless Docking Station
WLD15
Notes, cautions, and warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you
how to avoid the problem.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
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2015 - 02
Rev. A00
Contents
1 Introduction ..........................................................................................................4
Package Contents ................................................................................................................................ 4
Identifying Parts and Features ..............................................................................................................6
Pairing/Connect/Disconnect button.............................................................................................. 7
Kensington Lock.............................................................................................................................. 7
Reset Button.................................................................................................................................... 8
Hardware Requirements ...................................................................................................................... 8
2 Quick Setup of Hardware ...................................................................................9
3 LED Status Indicators......................................................................................... 10
Power Adapter LED............................................................................................................................. 10
Docking Status Indicator.....................................................................................................................10
Pairing/Connect/Disconnect Button .................................................................................................10
Input/Output (I/O) Connectors on the Dell Wireless Docking Station WLD15 ................................11
Re-setting the Dell Wireless Docking Station WLD15........................................................................12
4 Connecting to the Intel Wireless Dock Manager .........................................14
5 Configuring the Intel HD Graphics Utility......................................................19
If connecting two displays, follow these steps:................................................................................. 19
If connecting three displays, follow these steps:............................................................................... 21
6 Dell Wireless Docking Station Software Update.......................................... 26
7 Troubleshooting the Dell Wireless Docking Station WLD15...................... 31
Symptoms and Solutions.....................................................................................................................31
8 Technical specifications....................................................................................34
Product Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 34
Docking Specifications .................................................................................................................34
Display Resolution Table...............................................................................................................35
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Introduction
The Dell Wireless Docking Station WLD15 is a device that links all your electronic devices to your laptop
computer with WiGig interface. When you connect the laptop to the docking station, you can gain access
to all your peripherals such as mouse, keyboard, stereo speakers, external hard drive, and large-screen
displays without having to plug each one into the laptop.
Package Contents
Your docking station ships with the components shown below. Ensure that you have received all the
components and contact Dell (see your invoice for contact information) if something is missing.
Wireless Dock
Power Adapter
Power Cord
Quick Setup Guide (QSG)
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Safety, Environmental, and
Regulatory Information
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Identifying Parts and Features
Figure 1. Identifying Parts and Features
1. RJ-45 Port
2. USB 2.0 Ports
3. Speaker out
4. DC-in Connector
5. Kensington lock
6. Reset button
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7. Pairing/Connect/Disconnect/Sleep/Wake up button
8. Docking status indicator
9. USB 3.0 connector
10. USB 3.0 connector with PowerShare
11. Headset connector
12. USB 3.0 Port
13. mini Display Port
14. HDMI Port
15. VGA Port
Pairing/Connect/Disconnect button
Figure 2. Pairing/Connect/Disconnect button
Kensington Lock
Figure 3. Kensington Lock
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Reset Button
Figure 4. Reset Button
Hardware Requirements
Before using the docking station, ensure that your notebook or PC has a WiGig module and antenna to
enable one-to-one wireless connection.
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Quick Setup of Hardware
1. Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on the Dell Wireless Docking Station WLD15
and to the electrical outlet.
Figure 5. AC Adapter
2. Press the Pairing/Connect/Disconnect button.
Figure 6. Press the Pairing/Connect/Disconnect button.
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LED Status Indicators
Power Adapter LED
The LED on the power adapter connector illuminates white when power is supplied.
Docking Status Indicator
Table 1. Docking Station LED Indicators
State LED Behavior
Disconnected Solid Amber
Connected Solid White
Error (hardware failure) Amber/White - alternate blinking between white
and amber.
Pairing/Connecting Amber - rapid blinking.
Firmware Upgrade Blinking white
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Table 2. RJ-45 LED Indicators
Link Speed Indicators Ethernet Activity Indicator
10 Mb = Green Yellow Flashing
100 Mb = Orange
1 Gb = Green + Orange
Pairing/Connect/Disconnect Button
The Pairing Button is an easy way for the user to pair, connect, and disconnect the docking station to the
laptop. It can also be used to ‘put to sleep’ and ‘wake up’ the laptop.
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Function Docking state Action Effect
Initial pairing Docking station not
connected and not
paired.
Go to sleep Dock connected Short press Puts the laptop in Sleep
Short press Completes pairing and
connection to the
docking station.
mode.
NOTE: The laptop’s
Power Options
should be
configured to
support this
function.
Disconnect (Undock) Dock connected Long press (more than 2
seconds)
Resume from Standby Dock connected Short press Laptop in ‘active/wake’
Monitor wake up No docking station in
range.
Short press Activates the monitor.
Disconnects from
docking station.
NOTE: Docking
station LED will
turn Amber to
indicate successful
disconnection.
mode.
NOTE: There is no
active docking
connection in this
state.
Input/Output (I/O) Connectors on the Dell Wireless Docking Station WLD15
The Dell Wireless Docking Station WLD15 has the below I/O connectors:
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