D-Link DWA-160

D-Link DWA-160

Technical Specifications

802.11n wireless LAN specification
Selectable 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz frequency bands
Backward compatible with 802.11a/g devices
Fast USB 2.0 connection to notebook/desktop computer
Up to 300 Mbps raw data transfer rate
Strong WPA/WPA2 data encryption security
Supports Windows VISTA/XP Operating Systems
D-Link Wireless Manager for easy access to frequently accessed networks
Plug and play installation in local language (18 supported)

Enhance the wireless signal on your desktop or laptop computer with the D-Link Xtreme N Dual Band Adapter and experience superior streaming media from greater distances around your home or office. Ideal for HD video streaming and lag-free gaming, the Xtreme N Dual Band USB Adapter lets you connect your computer to any dual-band network. Dual band technology uses multiple wireless bands to avoid interference and deliver optimal media performance.

Dual band support to optimize HD video streaming and online gaming
Easy to install using the Quick Adapter Setup Wizard
Wi-Fi Protected Setup Push Button for simple installation
WPA and WPA2 encryption provides high-level security for your network
Backward compatible with existing 802.11g and Wireless N150 networks

Complete flexibility - wirelessly stream HD video, share files & go online
Total performance - double reward with 300Mbps on two distinct radios
Outstanding compatibility - works with 802.11g & 802.11a networks

The D-Link Wireless N Dualband USB Mini Adapter is an 802.11n client device designed for users looking to get a reliable wireless connection that can also handle High-Definition (HD) video streaming throughout the house. This is best achieved by using the DWA-160 together with a 802.11n quadband router such as the D-Link DIR-855.

Benefits of dualband
The DWA-160 supports Wireless N signals in either the 2.4 or 5 GHz frequency range. This allows you to check e-mail and browse the Internet using the 2.4GHz band while reserving the 5GHz band for streaming HD movies and other media. The DWA-160 is also backward compatible, which means it can be used in existing 802.11g or 802.11a networks to enable significantly improved reception1.

Double Wireless N gains
Wireless N technology offers more speed, extended coverage and virtually no dead spots compared to previous wireless technologies 1. Only now with the DWA-160, these benefits are also available in the untapped 5 GHz radio spectrum, which offers more channels and is less subject to interference, a growing issue in populated areas where Wi-Fi networks and multiple gadgets such as baby monitors weaken the signal.

Easy to set-up, easy to use
A Quick Setup Wizard guides you step-by-step in your own language -18 are supported- through the installation process, allowing you to configure this adapter without having to call a networking expert for help. The Wireless Manager is included with this product to keep track of all of the most frequently accessed networks.

Improved wireless security
The DWA-160 supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), a new method for easily configuring data encryption on the wireless network without having to remember complicated passwords and key them in several times. WPS works by pressing the button on the side of the router, then clicking from within the adapter's utility software to make the pair automatically generate the necessary wireless network name (SSID) and encryption keys. The PIN method is also supported. WPS is a standard from the Wi-Fi Alliance so any devices displaying the logo will work with each other, irrespective of the brand.