D-Link AC600 WiFi USB 2.0 Wireless Adapter
- RS Stock No.:
- 8838553
- Mfr. Prt No.:
- DWA-172
- Brand:
- D-Link
Technical Reference
Legislation and Compliance
RoHS Certificate of Compliance
EU Directives 2011/65/EU and 2015/863 restrict the use of the 10 substances below in the manufacture of specified types of electrical equipment.
Whilst this restriction does not legally apply to components, it is recognised that component “compliance” is relevant to many customers.
RS definition of RoHS Compliance:
- The product does not contain any of the restricted substances in concentrations and applications banned by the Directive,
- and for components, the product is capable of being worked on at the higher temperatures required by lead–free soldering
The restricted substances and maximum allowed concentrations in the homogenous material are, by weight:
| Substance | Concentration |
| Lead | 0.1% |
| Mercury | 0.1% |
| PBB (Polybrominated Biphenyls) | 0.1% |
| PBDE ( Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers) | 0.1% |
| Hexavalent Chromium | 0.1% |
| Cadmium | 0.01% |
| DEHP (Bis (2-Ethylhexl) phthalate) | 0.1% |
| BBP (Benzyl butyl phthalate) | 0.1% |
| DBP (Dibutyl phthalate) | 0.1% |
| DIBP (Diisobutyl phthalate) | 0.1% |
The supplier of the item listed below has informed RS Components that the product is "RoHS Compliant".
RS Components has taken all reasonable steps to confirm this statement. Information relates only to products sold on or after the date of this certificate.
| RS stock number | 8838553 |
| Product description | D-Link AC600 WiFi USB 2.0 Wireless Adapter |
| Manufacturer / Brand | D-Link |
| Manufacturer part number | DWA-172 |
RS Components Ltd, Birchington Road, Corby, Northants, NN17 9RS, UK
Statement of Conformity
This statement confirms that the product detailed below complies with the specifications currently published in the RS media and has been subject to the strict quality conditions imposed by RS Components’ internal management systems. Furthermore and where applicable, it confirms that all relevant semiconductor devices have been handled and packed under conditions that meet the administrative and technical requirements of ANSI/ESD S20.20 and EN61340-5-1 electrostatics control standards.
| RS stock number | 8838553 |
| Product description | D-Link AC600 WiFi USB 2.0 Wireless Adapter |
| Manufacturer / Brand | D-Link |
| Manufacturer part number | DWA-172 |
The foregoing information relates to product sold on, or after, the date shown below.
RS COMPONENTS
| Date | Dec 22, 2024 |
RS Components Pte Ltd Robinson Road, P.O. Box 1582, Singapore 903132
Product Details
D-Link Wireless
DWA-172 Wireless AC600 Dual-Band High-Gain USB Adapter
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
Compatibility
Even though the DWA-172 offers cutting edge high speeds for your home network, it also backwards compatible with all of your current wireless products. You're able to connect the DWA-172 to your existing hardware, connect to the internet and start browsing.
Reliable Bandwidth
The DWA-172 uses dual band technology for intelligent, versatile, low interference bandwidth. Whether you're checking emails or surfing the Internet on the 2.4 GHz band or playing online games, streaming HD movies to multiple devices using the cleaner, low interference 5 GHz band.
Features and Benefits
Dual-band technology offers extra reliability by reducing wireless interference
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
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
FAQ's
What is Wireless AC?
802.aaac is a new networking standard that products high wireless speeds on the 5GHz band. This high speed allows smooth streaming of HD videos, lag-free online gaming, clear audio and video calls over the internet.
What does this product do?
Use the D-Link DWA-172 USB Adapter to connect your desktop or notebook computer to a wireless network and access a high-speed Internet connection, transfer files, and stream media from greater distances around your home or office.
Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
| Brand | D-Link |
| Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Wireless Connectivity | WiFi |
| WiFi Rating | AC600 |
| WiFi Standard | 802.11a, 802.11ac, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n |
| WiFi Band | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz |
| Wireless Data Rate | 433 Mbit/s |