Datasheet
DWA-172
Wireless AC600 Dual-Band High-Gain USB Adapter
D-Link European Headquarters. D-Link (Europe) Ltd., D-Link House, Abbey Road, Park Royal, London, NW10 7BX.
Specications are subject to change without notice. D-Link is a registered trademark of D-Link Corporation and its overseas subsidiaries.
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Updated June 2014
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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!
Technical Specications
General Specications
Interfaces • USB 2.0 connector
• Status LED
• WPS button
Security • Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA & WPA2) • Wi-Fi Protected Setup - PIN & PBC
Standards • IEEE 802.11ac
• IEEE 802.11n
• IEEE 802.11g
• IEEE 802.11b
• IEEE 802.11a
Antenna Type • High power 3dBi external antenna
Requirements
Operating System • Windows 8/7/Vista/XP SP3
Compatible Browsers • Internet Explorer 7 or later • Mozilla Firefox 3.0 or later
Interface • Available USB port
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Physical
Dimensions • 193 x 15.7 x 15 mm (7.6 x 0.62 x 0.59 inches)
Weight • 23.2 grams (0.82 ounces)
Power • Operating Voltage: 5.0 V DC ±10% • Power Consumption: 300 mA
Temperature • Operating: 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) • Storage: -20 to 75 °C (-4 to 167 °F)
Humidity • 10% to 90% (non-condensing) • 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Certifications • FCC Class B
• IC
• CE
• C-Tick
• Wi-Fi Certified
• Wi-Fi Protected Setup
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Maximum wireless signal rate derived from draft IEEE 802.11ac specication and IEEE Standard 802.11n specication. D-Link makes no warranties as to forward compatibility with future standards or compatibility with draft
802.11ac devices from other manufacturers. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network trac, building materials and construction, and network overhead,
lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors may adversely aect wireless signal range. Up to 867 Mbps wireless speeds achieved when connecting to other 802.11ac devices. Data throughput may also be limited
by the product’s interface, less than 480 Mbps for a USB 2.0 interface. The inclusion of a specic product or manufacturer does not imply its endorsement of D-Link or the D-Link product. Computer must adhere to Microsoft’s
recommended System Requirements.
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Using a USB 1.1 port will aect device performance. USB 2.0 port recommended.
WPS Button
USB Connector