D-Link DWA-172 Wireless AC USB-Adapter retail DWA-172

The DWA-172 Wireless AC600 Dual-Band High-Gain USB Adapter lets you experience faster wireless speeds than ever before by delivering powerful Wireless AC technology to your desktop or notebook computer. Simply plug the adapter into an available USB port and connect to a secure wireless network with an Internet connection, and right away you�ll be browsing the web, chatting to your friends, streaming HD video or gaming online. With its integrated dual-band technology, over the 2.4 GHz (150 Mbps1) or 5 GHz (up to 433 Mbps1) bands, you�ll have reduced Wi-Fi interference to maximise throughput for faster streaming, gaming, and VoIP calls.

What is Wireless AC?

802.11ac is a new networking standard that produces high-throughput wireless speed on the 5 GHz band. This means that you can enjoy clear, smooth streaming HD video from your favourite websites and services, lag-free online gaming, and clear audio and video calls over the Internet. Wireless AC gives you the smooth, lightning-fast performance you need to get the most out of your Internet connection.

Compatible With All Your Wireless Products

While the DWA-172 Wireless AC600 Dual-Band High-Gain USB Adapter delivers cutting-edge 802.11ac speed to your home network, it�s also backward compatible with all of your current wireless products. Tired of buying a new device only to find that you need to upgrade everything else? Just connect the DWA-172 to your existing hardware, connect to the Internet, and start browsing; saving you both time and money.

Portable Design

Whether you�re at home using a desktop computer or out and about with a notebook, the DWA-172 Wireless AC600 Dual-Band High-Gain USB Adapter�s sleek design is perfect for mobility and convenience, so that you can take advantage of Wireless AC�s super-fast speed wherever you are.

Reliable Bandwidth

The DWA-172 Wireless AC600 Dual-Band High-Gain USB Adapter uses dual-band technology for intelligent, versatile, low-interference bandwidth. Check your email and surf the Internet on the 2.4 GHz band; play online games, make calls over the Internet, and stream HD movies to multiple devices using the cleaner, low-interference 5 GHz band. Whatever you like to do online, dual-band technology has you covered.

Easy, Hassle-free Setup

Use Wireless Protected Setup (WPS) to quickly and easily establish a highly secure home network that will have you browsing, streaming, and interacting in minutes. The latest encryption technology ensures that information transmitted on your network remains safe and secure, while preventing unauthorised access. It�s as easy as push and connect!

Design



Antenna



Y


Certification



FCC Class B IC CE C-Tick Wi-Fi Certified Wi-Fi Protected Setup


Internal



No


LED indicators



Y, Yes


Logistics data



Harmonized System (HS) code



85176990


Master (outer) cases per pallet (air)



24 pc(s)


Master (outer) cases per pallet (sea)



24 pc(s)


Pallet gross length



120 cm


Pallet gross weight (air)



191.2 kg


Pallet gross weight (sea)



191.2 kg


Pallet gross width



110 cm


Pallet height (air)



210 cm


Pallet height (sea)



210 cm


Products per pallet (air)



960 pc(s)


Products per pallet (sea)



960 pc(s)


Products per shipping (inner) case



40 pc(s)


Shipping (inner) case gross weight



7.3 kg


Shipping (inner) case gross weight



7.3 kg


Shipping (inner) case height



32 cm


Shipping (inner) case length



45.7 cm


Shipping (inner) case net weight



6.3 kg


Shipping (inner) case width



44.3 cm


Network



Ethernet LAN



No


Frequency range



2.4 - 5 GHz


Gain



3 dBi


Maximum data transfer rate



433 Mbit/s


Networking standards



IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n


Security algorithms



WPA, WPA2, WPS


Top Wi-Fi standard



Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)


Wi-Fi



Yes


Wi-Fi band



Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)


Wi-Fi standards



802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)


WLAN data transfer rates supported



1, 2, 5.5, 11, 12, 24, 36, 48, 54, 150, 433


Operational conditions



Operating relative humidity (H-H)



10 - 90 %


Operating temperature (T-T)



0 - 40 �C


Storage relative humidity (H-H)



5 - 95 %


Storage temperature (T-T)



-20 - 75 �C


Other features



Gain



3 dBi


Harmonized System (HS) code



85176990


Package dimensions (verified)



Depth Verified



13.8 cm


Gross Weight Verified



0.158 kg


Height Verified



4 cm


Width Verified



21.2 cm


Packaging data



Quantity



1


Ports & interfaces



Connectivity technology



Wireless


Host interface



USB


Interface



WLAN


USB ports quantity



1


Power



Output voltage



5 V


Product dimensions



Net Weight (Product, kg)



0.057999999999999996 kg


Product Depth



1.5 cm


Product Height



19.3 cm


Product Width



1.57 cm


System requirements



Windows operating systems supported



Y, Yes


Technical details



Master (outer) cases per pallet (air)



24 pc(s)


Master (outer) cases per pallet (sea)



24 pc(s)


Pallet gross weight (air)



191.2 kg


Pallet gross weight (sea)



191.2 kg


Pallet height (air)



210 cm


Pallet height (sea)



210 cm


Products per pallet (air)



960 pc(s)


Products per pallet (sea)



960 pc(s)


Products per shipping (inner) case



40 pc(s)


Shipping (inner) case gross weight



7.3 kg


Shipping (inner) case height



32 cm


Shipping (inner) case length



45.7 cm


Shipping (inner) case net weight



6.3 kg


Shipping (inner) case width



44.3 cm


Vendor information



Brand Name


D-Link


Warranty



2 Year(s)