D-Link DWA-172 User Manual

39D-Link DWA-172 User Manual
Appendix B - Networking Basics
Networking Basics
Check your IP address
Windows® XP Users
• Click on Start > Run. In the run box type cmd and click OK.
• At the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter.
• This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and the default gateway of
your adapter.
Windows® 7/Vista® Users
• Click Start, type cmd in the search box and then click OK.
• At the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter.
• This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway of your
adapter.
If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your router. Some firewall software
programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters.
Windows® 8 Users
• Press the Windows key and R together. Type cmd in the box and click OK.
• At the prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter.
• This will display the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway of your
adapter.
After you install your new D-Link wireless adapter and have established a wireless connection, by default, the TCP/IP settings
should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e., router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow
the steps below.

D-Link DWA-172 Specifications

General

Interface	WLAN
USB ports quantity	1
Connectivity technology	Wireless
Chipset	-
Internal	No
Certification	FCC Class B\\r IC\\r CE\\r C-Tick\\r Wi-Fi Certified\\r Wi-Fi Protected Setup
Wi-Fi band	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Frequency range	2.4 - 5 GHz
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Security algorithms	WPA, WPA2, WPS
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Maximum data transfer rate	433 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rates supported	1, 2, 5.5, 11, 12, 24, 36, 48, 54, 150, 433 Mbit/s
Gain	3 dBi
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 75 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 95 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %
Package depth	208 mm
Package width	137 mm
Package height	36 mm
Package weight	60 g
Output voltage	5 V
Pallet width	1100 mm
Pallet length	1200 mm
Pallet height (air)	2100 mm
Pallet gross weight (air)	191200 g
Quantity per pallet (air)	960 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) code	85176990
Shipping (inner) case width	443 mm
Shipping (inner) case height	320 mm
Shipping (inner) case length	457 mm
Shipping (inner) case weight	7300 g
Shipping (inner) case net weight	6300 g
Number of cartons per pallet (air)	24 pc(s)
Quantity per shipping (inner) case	40 pc(s)

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	15 mm
Width	15.7 mm
Height	193 mm
Weight	23.2 g