D-Link DWA-172 User Manual

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5D-Link DWA-172 User ManualSection 1 - Product OverviewIntroductionThe Wireless AC600 Dual Band High-Gain USB Adapter (DWA-172) delivers powerful wireless AC technology to your desktop ornotebook computer. Simply plug the adapter into an available USB port and connect to a wireless network to access a secure,high-speed internet connection – 2.4GHz (150Mbps) or 5GHz (up to 433Mbps). And with integrated Dual Band technology,you’ll have reduced Wi-Fi interference to maximize throughput for faster streaming, gaming, and Skype calls.Interference-Free BandwidthThe Wireless AC600 Dual Band High-Gain USB Adapter (DWA-172) delivers Dual Band technology to your home network forintelligent, versatile, interference-free bandwidth. Check your email and surf the Internet on the 2.4GHz band; or game, makeSkype calls and stream HD movies to multiple devices using the cleaner, interference-free 5GHz band. Whatever you like todo online, Dual Band has you covered.Easy WPS Push Button SetupQuickly and easily establish a fast, secure home network that will have you browsing, streaming, and watching in minutes. It’sas easy as push and connect!Compatible With All Your Wireless ProductsWhile the Wireless AC Dual Band USB Adapter delivers cutting-edge 802.11ac speed to your home network, it’s also backwardcompatible with all of your current wireless products – no updates or adapters necessary.What is wireless AC?802.11ac is a new networking standard that produces high-throughput wireless speed on the 5GHz band. What does thismean for your home network? Flawless HD video streaming, faster gaming, and lag-free Skype and Facetime calls, all with lessWi-Fi interference for smooth, lightning-fast performance. And while your home gains all the cutting-edge benefi ts of 11ac,D-Link’s Wireless AC Dual Band USB Adapter is also compatible with all of your current Wireless N products.“Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE 802.11ac specification and IEEE Standard 802.11n specification. D-Link makes no warranties as to forward compatibility with future standards or compatibility with 802.11acdevices from other manufacturers. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead,lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors may adversely affect wireless signal range. Up to 433Mbps wireless speeds achieved when connecting to other 802.11ac devices. Data throughput may also belimited by the product’s interface, less than 480 Mbps for a USB 2.0 interface. The inclusion of a specific product or manufacturer does not imply its endorsement of D-Link or the D-Link product. Computer must adhereto Microsoft’s recommended System Requirements.”