Datasheet

DWA-171 Wireless AC Dual Band USB Adapter
Package Contents
• WirelessACDualBandUSBAdapter(DWA-171)
• QuickInstallGuide
• CDROM⁶
Minimum System Requirements
Computer with:
• Windows8®
5
,Windows7®
5
,WindowVista®
5
, or
 Windows®XPSP2
5
• CD-ROMDrive
• InternetExplorer®v7orMozilla®Firefox®v3.0
• 20MBHardDiskSpace
• USBPort
2
For Internet Access:
• CableorDSLModem
• WirelessRouter
• SubscriptionwithanInternetServiceProvider(ISP)
Features
• DraftIEEE802.11ac,802.11n,802.11gand802.11a
Compliant
1
• DualBandTechnologyforusein2.4GHzor 
 5GHzNetworks
• WirelessACTechnologyforSuperiorWireless 
Performance
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• AccessSecureNetworksusingWPA™orWPA2™
• Wi-FiProtectedSetup™(WPS)PushButtonforEasy 
 ConnectiontoaWirelessNetwork
• 24/7BasicInstallationSupport
3
• 1-YearLimitedWarranty
4
Backward Compatible
WhiletheWirelessACDualBandUSBAdapterdeliversblazingfastACspeedtoyourlaptop
or desktop computer, it’s also backward compatible with older Wi-Fi routers and devices – no
updates or adapters necessary.
Maximize your AC Performance
While your new wireless AC adapter delivers the latest and the greatest in wireless performance to
your laptop and desktop computers, you can further optimize your home network’s performance
byupgradingyourcurrentroutertooneofD-Link’sACrouters.ByaddingawirelessACrouterto
yourhomenetwork(DIR-810L,DIR-820L),youcanavoidspeedbottle-necksandmaximizeyour
AC performance.
Dual Band Advantage
The Wireless AC Dual Band USB Adapter delivers dual band performance to your laptop or
desktop computer for intelligent, versatile, interference-free bandwidth. Check your e-mail and
surftheInternetonthe2.4GHzband;orgame,makeSkypecallsandstreamHDmovieswithless
interferenceonthe5GHzband.Whateveryouliketodoonline,dualbandhasyoucovered.
Easy Push Button Setup (WPS)
Establish quickly and easily a fast, secure home network that will have you browsing, streaming,
and watching in minutes. Connection is only a push of a button away!
DWA-171
DWA-180 DWA-182
Performance
Range
Bands
Dual Band
2.4GHz or 5GHz
Dual Band
2.4GHz or 5GHz
Dual Band
2.4GHz or 5GHz
Features
Connect your wireless devices
like routers and printers
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Designed for better coverage and
performance throughout your home
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Ideal for e-mail, web browsing
and music streaming
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Ideal for HD video
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Ideal for online gaming
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Ideal for running multiple online
applications simultaneously
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