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D-Link DWA-160 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction
The DWA-160 Xtreme N
™
Dual Band USB Adapter is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for desktop or notebook PCs. Instead of stringing
Ethernet cables to your PC or dismantling your desktop computer case, the DWA-160 can enable 802.11n wireless connectivity by simply utilizing
your desktop or notebook PC’s USB port.
Powered by Xtreme N
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Dual Band technology, the DWA-160 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception than 802.11a or 802.11g*.
The DWA-160 is designed for use in bigger homes and for those that demand higher networking, and its 5GHz Mediaband helps avoid interference
by providing a clearer wireless band for signals than existing 802.11g products. Maximize wireless performance by connecting this USB Adapter to
a Xtreme N
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Dual Band Media router or an Xtreme N
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Gaming router, and stay connected from virtually anywhere in the home. This USB Adapter
supports WPA
™
and WPA2
™
encryption to prevent outside intrusion and protect your personal information from being exposed.
D-Link’s Quick Setup Wizard guides you step-by-step through the installation process. You’ll be able to configure this USB Adapter without having
to call the teenager from down the street to help you. The D-Link Wireless Manager is included with this product to keep track of all your most
frequently accessed networks.
Compact in size and robust in speed, the DWA-160 adapter is great for travel and a convenient solution for providing high performance wireless
connectivity to your desktop or notebook PC. Enjoy the many benefits of wireless connectivity today!
* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including
volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lowers actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range.