D-Link Wireless AC600 High-Gain USB Adapter
Special Price
£12.86
£15.43
Regular Price
£22.36
£26.83
Out of stock
SKU
DWA-172
Wireless AC, 150 Mbps 2.4 GHz, 433 Mbps 5 GHz, USB 2.0
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!
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!
| Ports & interfaces | |
|---|---|
| Internal | No |
| USB ports quantity | 1 |
| Interface | WLAN |
| Host interface | USB |
| Connectivity technology | Wireless |
| Bandwidth | |
| Maximum data transfer rate | 433 Mbit/s |
| Wireless LAN features | |
| Wi-Fi band | Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| WLAN data transfer rates supported | 1,2,5.5,11,12,24,36,48,54,150,433 Mbit/s |
| Antenna | |
| Antenna | Yes |
| Gain | 3 dBi |
| Frequency range | 2.4 - 5 GHz |
| Network | |
| Wi-Fi band | Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | No |
| Security algorithms | WPA, WPA2, WPS |
| Networking standards | IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n |
| WLAN data transfer rates supported | 1,2,5.5,11,12,24,36,48,54,150,433 Mbit/s |
| Frequency range | 2.4 - 5 GHz |
| Maximum data transfer rate | 433 Mbit/s |
| Gain | 3 dBi |
| Design | |
| Antenna | Yes |
| Certification | FCC Class B IC CE C-Tick Wi-Fi Certified Wi-Fi Protected Setup |
| Internal | No |
| LED indicators | Yes |
| Software | |
| Windows operating systems supported | Yes |
| Power | |
| Output voltage | 5 V |
| Indication | |
| LED indicators | Yes |
| System requirements | |
|---|---|
| Windows operating systems supported | Yes |
| Operational conditions | |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 - 75 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90% |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 95% |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 15.7 mm |
| Depth | 15 mm |
| Height | 193 mm |
| Weight | 23.2 g |
| Package width | 137 mm |
| Package depth | 208 mm |
| Package height | 36 mm |
| Package weight | 60 g |
| Security | |
| Security algorithms | WPA, WPA2, WPS |
| Packaging data | |
| Package width | 137 mm |
| Package depth | 208 mm |
| Package height | 36 mm |
| Package weight | 60 g |
| Quantity per pack | 1 pc(s) |
| Performance | |
| Security algorithms | WPA, WPA2, WPS |
| Windows operating systems supported | Yes |
| Technical details | |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 85176990 |
| Shipping (inner) case width | 44.3 cm |
| Shipping (inner) case net weight | 6.3 kg |
| Shipping (inner) case length | 45.7 cm |
| Shipping (inner) case height | 32 cm |
| Products per shipping (inner) case | 40 pc(s) |
| Products per pallet (sea) | 960 pc(s) |
| Products per pallet (air) | 960 pc(s) |
| Pallet height (sea) | 2.1 m |
| Pallet height (air) | 2.1 m |
| Pallet gross weight (sea) | 191.2 kg |
| Pallet gross weight (air) | 191.2 kg |
| Master (outer) cases per pallet (sea) | 24 pc(s) |
| Master (outer) cases per pallet (air) | 24 pc(s) |
| Quantity per pack | 1 pc(s) |
| Certificates | |
| Certification | FCC Class B IC CE C-Tick Wi-Fi Certified Wi-Fi Protected Setup |
| Logistics data | |
| Pallet gross width | 110 cm |
| Pallet gross length | 120 cm |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 85176990 |
| Shipping (inner) case width | 44.3 cm |
| Shipping (inner) case net weight | 6.3 kg |
| Shipping (inner) case length | 45.7 cm |
| Shipping (inner) case height | 32 cm |
| Products per shipping (inner) case | 40 pc(s) |
| Products per pallet (sea) | 960 pc(s) |
| Products per pallet (air) | 960 pc(s) |
| Pallet height (sea) | 2.1 m |
| Pallet height (air) | 2.1 m |
| Pallet gross weight (sea) | 191.2 kg |
| Pallet gross weight (air) | 191.2 kg |
| Master (outer) cases per pallet (sea) | 24 pc(s) |
| Master (outer) cases per pallet (air) | 24 pc(s) |
| Shipping (inner) case gross weight | 7.3 kg |
| Other features | |
| Gain | 3 dBi |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 85176990 |
| Quantity per pack | 1 pc(s) |
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DWA-172
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USB31000S
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ST1000SPEX2
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USB31000SW
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USB31000NDS
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USB150WN1X1
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D-Link
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| Interface |
WLAN
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Ethernet
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Ethernet
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Ethernet
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Ethernet
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WLAN
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| Internal |
N
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N
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Y
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N
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N
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N
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| Connectivity technology |
Wireless
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Wired
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Wired
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Wired
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Wired
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Wireless
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| Host interface |
USB
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USB
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PCI Express
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USB
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USB
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USB
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