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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 Mbps

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) or 5 GHz (up to 433 Mbps

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bands, you’ll have reduced Wi-Fi interference to maximise throughput for faster streaming, 
gaming, and VoIP calls.

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.

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.

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.

•  The latest Wireless AC technology with a high 

power antenna to help boost signal strength and 
deliver cutting-edge performance

•  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 port

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•  Slim design, doesn’t get in your way

Simultaneously browse, stream, chat, and play online 

games without lag; utilising dual-band connectivity 

for blazing-fast, low-interference bandwidth

Quickly and easily establish a fast, secure home 

network that will have you surfing the Internet in 

minutes

High power antenna boosts signal strength to 

enhance wireless range and performance