Introduction

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.

Features

• Dual-Band 802.11ac Wireless Technology
  • The latest Wireless AC technology with a high power antenna to help boost signal strength and deliver cutting-edge performance
  • Dual-band technology offers extra reliability by reducing wireless interference
• Total Wireless Security
  • Connect to wireless networks securely using the latest encryption methods
  • Supports WPA2 encryption for high-level wireless security
  • Use Wi-Fi Protected Setup to establish a secure connection with the press of a button
• Compact and Portable
  • Take the power of Wireless AC with you wherever you go
  • Instantly adds Wireless AC connectivity to any computer with a USB port2
  • Slim design, doesn't get in your way
    

Specifications

General Specifications

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 port2

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