The D Link DWA 130 Wireless N USB Adapter adds wireless network access to a desktop or laptop through a USB port. Its driver allows Windows to recognize the adapter and manage Wi-Fi connections, so you can connect to a compatible wireless router without an Ethernet cable.

Key Features

• USB adapter recognition: Helps Windows identify the D-Link DWA-130 correctly and use it as a wireless network adapter.
• Wireless-N networking: Enables the adapter’s supported Wi-Fi functions for everyday browsing, email, downloads, and other network activities. Actual performance depends on your router, signal strength, and local interference.
• Wi-Fi connection management: Works with Windows networking controls to discover nearby networks and connect to a compatible secured wireless network.
• Hardware-specific support: Provides the software interface required by your adapter’s hardware revision. Matching the driver to the revision helps avoid installation errors and connection problems.

How to Install

1. Check the adapter’s hardware revision. Look for the “H/W Ver.” marking on the device label or packaging. D-Link released multiple DWA-130 revisions, and their driver packages may not be interchangeable.
2. Choose a matching driver. Review the package’s compatibility details for your hardware revision and Windows version. For Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7, confirm explicit support rather than assuming every DWA-130 download works with every system. Check whether your installation requires a 32-bit or 64-bit package.
3. Download and extract the files. Save the appropriate driver package to your computer. If it arrives as a compressed archive, extract it before starting installation. Use another internet connection or computer if the adapter is your only way to get online.
4. Install the driver. Run the included setup program and follow its instructions, connecting the USB adapter when prompted. If no installer is supplied, open Device Manager, locate the adapter or unidentified network device, select “Update driver,” and browse to the extracted driver folder.
5. Connect and verify. Restart Windows if requested, then select your wireless network and enter its password. If the adapter is not detected, try another USB port and double-check that the downloaded driver matches its hardware revision.

For older adapter revisions, driver availability may differ across Windows versions. If a package does not list your operating system, check for a supported alternative before installing it.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Installer fails or rolls back: Run the D-Link setup as administrator, temporarily disable antivirus, and remove any previous DWA-130 utility/driver first. Confirm the package matches 32-bit or 64-bit Windows.
• Adapter not detected: Plug it directly into a rear USB 2.0 port, not a hub. Check Device Manager for an unknown device or yellow warning; uninstall it, reboot, then reinstall the correct driver.
• Version or hardware-revision conflicts: DWA-130 revisions use different drivers. Check the revision on the adapter label and install only the matching D-Link package. If Windows keeps loading an old driver, uninstall it in Device Manager with “Delete the driver software,” reboot, and reinstall.