D-Link DWA-X3000 Installation Manual

Quick Installation Guide

DWA-X3000

PACKAGE CONTENTS

• DWA-X3000 || AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 PCIe Adapter with Bluetooth® 5.1

• 2 x High Performance Antennas

• Magnetized Antenna Base with 3 ft (1 m) RF Cable

• Low Proﬁle Bracket

• Bluetooth® Header Cable

• Quick Installation Guide

• CD-ROM

ENGLISH

AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 PCIe Adapter with Bluetooth® 5.1

The DWA-X3000 supports both Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1. The Bluetooth function

is optional and not required for Wi-Fi 6 functionality.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

• An available PCIe X1 slot

• An available F_USB port (For optional Bluetooth functionality not required for Wi-Fi 6)

• Windows 10 (64-bit)

• An 802.11ax or 802.11ac wireless network

• CD-ROM Drive

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Before you begin, disable any built-in wireless and/or Ethernet adapters and verify the settings such as the wireless network name (SSID) and security settings of the network(s) you want to connect to.

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

1. Turn oﬀ your computer, unplug the power cord and open the computer to access the motherboard.

2. Insert the DWA-X3000 into a PCIe X1 slot on the motherboard.

3. [Optional] For Bluetooth support, connect the Bluetooth Header Cable to the DWA-X3000 and the other end to an available F_USB connector on your motherboard.

4. Connect the antennas to the base. Then connect the base cable to the two RP-SMA connectors on the DWA-X3000.

5. Close the computer case, plug the power cord back in and power on the computer.

6. Follow the instructions in the Software Installation section to install the device drivers.

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

1. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive. When the autorun screen appears, click Install Wi-Fi Driver and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

2. [Optional] For Bluetooth support, click Install Bluetooth Driver and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

3. Alternatively, download the drivers from our website

http://support.dlink.ca/DWA-X3000 (Canada) http://support.dlink.com/DWA-X3000 (USA)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

Why is my DWA-X3000 not being detected or not working?

1. Ensure your computer meets the minimum system requirements for the DWA-X3000. The DWA-X3000 supports Windows 10 (64-bit) only.

2. Make sure the adapter is properly seated in the PCIe X1 slot on your motherboard.

3. Ensure the latest device drivers are installed. The latest drivers can be found and downloaded from the D-Link support website:

http://support.dlink.ca/DWA-X3000 (Canada) http://support.dlink.com/DWA-X3000 (USA)

4. Install the DWA-X3000 in a diﬀerent PCIe X1 slot on your computer (if applicable).

5. Try restarting the computer or try installing the DWA-X3000 on a diﬀerent computer to verify if the device is functional.

How can I improve the performance of my DWA-X3000?

For optimal performance and to reduce interference, keep the antenna base clear of any obstructions.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of 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 or more of the following measures:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit diﬀerent from that to which the receiver is connected.

4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.

FCC Caution

This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC 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. Any changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the authority to operate equipment.

This device is restricted to indoor use.

ENGLISH

What do I do if the DWA-X3000 bracket is not the correct size for my computer?

If the attached bracket is not the correct size for your computer, detach it from the adapters board and replace it with the included low-proﬁle bracket.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Having trouble installing your new product? D-Link’s website contains the latest user documentation and software updates for D-Link products. Customers can contact D-Link Technical Support through our website or phone by choosing the relevant region.

United States

Website: http://support.dlink.com Telephone: (877) 453-5465

Canada

Website: http://support.dlink.ca Telephone: (800) 361-5265

Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC 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.

For products available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible.

CANADA ISED NOTICE

This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licenceexempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference.

2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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