D-Link DWA-172 User Manual

8D-Link DWA-172 User Manual
Section 2 - Installation
Getting Started
Installation
This section will walk you through the installation process. If you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in device
manager before installing your D-Link adapter. Also, if you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please make
sure any software is uninstalled.
Before installing your new D-Link wireless adapter, please verify the following:
• Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters
• Disable any built-in wireless adapters
• Verify the settings such as the SSID and security settings of the network(s) you want to connect to
Remove Existing Installations
If you’ve installed a different manufacture’s adapter or a different model D-Link adapter, make sure the software is uninstalled
before installing the new software. Some utilities may cause a conflict with the new software. If you plan to use multiple
adapters at different times, make sure the utilities are not set to load when your computer boots up. Windows
®
XP users may
use the built-in wireless utility for all adapters.
To remove any old software:
Windows® 8 users: Press Windows Key + Q > Control Panel > Uninstall Programs.
Windows
®
7 users: Click Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features.
Windows
®
XP/Vista
®
users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs.

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