Wireless Type | 802.11ac |
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D-Link USB WiFi Adapter AC600 Mini Wireless Internet Dual Band MU-Mimo Wi-Fi Network Desktop Laptop (DWA-171),Black
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Brand | D-Link |
Hardware Interface | 802.11 ac/b/g/n |
Color | Black |
Compatible Devices | MAC, PC, Android |
Data Link Protocol | USB |
Data Transfer Rate | 583 Megabits Per Second |
Item Weight | 4 Grams |
About this item
- Dual band performance - up to 150 Mbps (2. 4GHz) or 433 Mbps (5GHz) to deliver fast wireless speeds and less interference for maximum throughput
- Backward compatibility - Compatible with a/B/g/n devices
- Simple setup - WPS push button for easy connection to your wireless network
- Compact design – allows for flexible placement
- Fast connection - up to 150 Mbps (2. 4GHz) or 433 Mbps (5GHz) to deliver fast wireless speeds and less interference for maximum throughput
- Backward compatibility - backward compatible with older Wi-Fi routers and devices – No updates or adapters necessary
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From the manufacturer
DWA-171: Wireless Dual Band AC600 Mbps USB Wi-Fi Network Adapter
Wireless AC for smooth HD video streaming, fast file transfers and lag-free video chatting.
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Maximize your AC PerformanceWireless AC for optimized performance and reliable coverage delivering smooth gaming, high quality HD video streaming and fast file transfers. |
Dual Band AdvantageThe Wireless AC Dual Band USB Adapter delivers dual band performance to your laptop or desktop computer for intelligent, versatile, interference-free bandwidth. Check your e-mail and surf the Internet on the 2.4GHz band; or game, make Skype calls and stream HD movies with less interference on the 5GHz band. Whatever you like to do online, dual band has you covered. |
Easy WPS Push Button SetupQuickly and easily establish a fast, secure home network that will have you browsing, streaming, and watching in minutes. It’s as easy as push and connect! |
AC Speeds
Today’s households are connecting more devices than ever before – with more and more smartphones, and laptops laying around in any given home, it’s important that each device gets the speed and coverage it deserves.
By upgrading your laptop and desktop computers to Wireless AC, you can immediately enjoy the benefits of faster wireless speeds and better connectivity. Delivering Wi-Fi dual band speeds to your laptop or desktop computer, the DWA-171 is the perfect solution for those looking to enjoy smooth HD video streaming, fast file transfers and lag-free video chatting – all with less wireless interference for maximum performance.
Works With All Routers
Worried about the DWA-171 not working with your older router and range extender? The DWA-171 is compatible with all brands of Wi-Fi routers and range extenders.
AC600 (DWA-171) | AC1300 (DWA-181) | AC1200 (DWA-182) | AC1900 (DWA-192) | |
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Range | Good | Best | Best | Ultimate |
Bands | Dual Band 2.4GHz or 5GHz | Dual Band 2.4GHz or 5GHz | Dual Band 2.4GHz or 5GHz | Dual Band 2.4GHz or 5GHz |
Connect your wireless devices like routers and printers | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Designed for better coverage and performance throughout your home | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Ideal for e-mail, web browsing and music streaming | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Ideal for HD video | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Ideal for online gaming | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Ideal for running multiple online applications simultaneously | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
USB Type | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Smart Beam | - | - | - | Yes |
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Easy to install | 4.4 | 4.3 | — | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.2 |
Value for money | — | 4.0 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 4.0 |
Easy to use | 4.2 | 4.3 | — | 4.0 | 4.1 | — |
Bluetooth connectivity | — | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | — |
Sound quality | — | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.1 | — |
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data transfer rate | 583 megabits per second | 433 megabits per second | 3 megabits per second | 3 megabytes per second | 100 megabits per second | 867 megabits per second |
data link protocol | USB | USB | Bluetooth | USB | Bluetooth | USB |
hardware interface | 802 11 acbgn | usb, usb2.0 | bluetooth | usb2.0 a | usb | usb |
operating system | — | 8 . 1,Windows 11 | Windows 10/11 Plug-n-Play, Windows 8; Linux/ Mint 21 Plug-n-Play | Windows 10/8 / 8.1/7 | Windows 10/8.1/8/7 | Linux,Mac,Windows,Windows 10 |
weight | 4 grams | 0.02 pounds | — | — | — | 0.06 ounces |
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Technical Details
Brand | D-Link |
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Item model number | DWA-171 |
Item Weight | 0.141 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 1.26 x 0.31 x 0.75 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 1.26 x 0.31 x 0.75 inches |
Color | Black |
Computer Memory Type | DIMM |
Department | wireless adaptor |
Manufacturer | D-Link Systems, Inc. |
Language | English, French |
ASIN | B00CL58JYQ |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | April 29, 2013 |
Additional Information
Customer Reviews |
4.0 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #1,108 in USB Computer Network Adapters |
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Product Description
Upgrade to AC performance: today's households are connecting more devices than ever before - with more and more I phones, Androids, tablets, and laptops laying around in any given home, It's important that each device gets the speed and coverage It deserves. By upgrading your laptop and desktop computers to AC, you can immediately enjoy the benefits of faster wireless speeds and better connectivity - all with less wireless interference so you can enjoy doing what you love most. Delivering Wi-Fi dual Band speeds of up to 150/433Mbps, the DWA-171 is the perfect solution for those looking to enjoy HD video streaming, Fast file transfers and lag-free video chatting. Backward compatible: while the wireless AC dual band USB adapter delivers blazing fast AC speed to your laptop or desktop computer, it's also backward compatible with older Wi-Fi routers and devices - no updates or adapters necessary. Maximize your AC performance: while your new AC adapter delivers the latest and the greatest in wireless performance to your laptop and desktop computers, you can further optimize your home network's performance by upgrading your current router to one of D-Link AC routers. By adding an AC router to your home network (dir-810l, dir-820l), you can avoid speed bottle-necks and maximize your AC performance. Dual Band advantage: The wireless AC dual band USB adapter delivers dual Band performance to your laptop or desktop computer for intelligent, versatile, interference-free bandwidth. Check your e-mail and surf the internet on the 2. 4GHz band; or game, Make Skype calls and stream HD movies with less interference on the 5GHz band. Whatever you like to do online, dual Band has you covered. Easy push button setup: establish quickly and easily A fast, secure home network that will have you browsing, streaming, and watching in minutes. Connection is only a push of a button away!
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Customers like the ease of installation and size of the networking device. For example, they mention it's easy to connect to WiFi and provides a fast and reliable connection. That said, opinions are mixed on performance, quality, and connectivity.
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Customers like the ease of installation of the networking device. They mention that it's easy to connect to WiFi, configure, and provides a fast and reliable connection. Some say that the installation procedures need better documentation.
"...+ super simple setup and configuration+ made my client happy to have better WiFi for a very reasonable price.Downsides?..." Read more
"...So this seemed the easy way to go. Now, setting up the device was simple enough...." Read more
"...These D-Link adapters are perfect, setup could not have been easier, and not one issue in over a month of continuous use...." Read more
"...The product comes with no instructions for ubuntu, naturally, but I found a link at [...] The procedure was smooth as silk...." Read more
Customers like the size of the networking device. They mention it's compact, provides a fast and reliable connection, and is easy to install and configure.
"...this adapter 5 stars because it's easy to install & configure and provides a fast & reliable connection." Read more
"...I really liked the compact size but for me the frail connection made this model unusable...." Read more
"...I like the spec sheet and the small size, but it just doesn't measure up on what is important. Performance." Read more
"...On the plus side, the device is small, and I can keep it plugged in all the time. I only installed it yesterday, but it seems to work fine." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the networking device. They say it's a good deal for the money.
"...+ made my client happy to have better WiFi for a very reasonable price.Downsides? Not any yet...." Read more
"...Other than that, it's worth the money" Read more
"...So, if you are looking for a reasonably priced low-profile AC Wifi adapter, I wholeheartedly recommend this one...." Read more
"...Well priced." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the adapter. Some mention that it works well, has excellent throughput, and good range. However, others say that it didn't work properly, stopped working after 60 days, dropped the signal, and didn''t increase the range that much.
"...Downsides? Not any yet. It seems to just work and work pretty well...." Read more
"...would give a message that my usb device was not recognized or not functioning properly...." Read more
"I love these wifi adapters! I have 2 of them and they're much faster than I expected...." Read more
"...In terms of speed it was great. The connection would cut out from time to time, but simply turning my wifi on/off would do the trick...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the networking device. Some mention it's an excellent product that brings AC modem protocol communications to older devices, while others say it'll break down after a while.
"...It quickly paired to the existing network with a very solid and reliable connection...." Read more
"I really wanted to like this adapter but this device is not a good product. The first one I got, my computer had a hard time recognizing it...." Read more
"...older 802.11n wifi adapters and these give better connection speed, quality, and range even though it's just a tiny little USB adapter...." Read more
"D-Link USB wifi adapters seem to be the most reliable choice for Mac/Hackintosh computers solely based on the drivers that are available for..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the adapter. Some mention it provides a stronger internet connection and does not drop connections. However, others say that it takes a very long time to connect to a 5GHz network and that the connection was terrible.
"...+ reliable connection: this does not drop connections like the old Netgear.+ super simple setup and configuration..." Read more
"...In terms of speed it was great. The connection would cut out from time to time, but simply turning my wifi on/off would do the trick...." Read more
"...that have only older 802.11n wifi adapters and these give better connection speed, quality, and range even though it's just a tiny little USB adapter..." Read more
"...The secondary issue I had was that it would only connect at 72mps on my 2.4 ghz frequency. The 5k had much better results at over 400mps at times...." Read more
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The installation of the adapter following the software installation and could not have been much easier. It quickly paired to the existing network with a very solid and reliable connection. It is also much faster than the old wireless G adapter it replaced!
Here is what I like:
+ small size means it's not sticking way out from the back of this desktop PC
+ reliable connection: this does not drop connections like the old Netgear.
+ super simple setup and configuration
+ made my client happy to have better WiFi for a very reasonable price.
Downsides? Not any yet. It seems to just work and work pretty well.
As should be no surprise, I'm giving this adapter 5 stars because it's easy to install & configure and provides a fast & reliable connection.
**Edit/Update 12.17.13
After returning both of the Dwa-171 that I tried, I ordered the Edimax EW-7811UTC AC600 Dual-Band USB Adapter based on the good reviews it had received. I had never heard of Edimax which is part of the reason I chose the D-link product to begin with, even though the specs are similar and the Edimax is $10 cheaper. The EW-7811UTC suffers from none of the problems I had with the dwa-171. It connects in the USB port firmly and the minor play in the port that it has does not result in a disconnect should it be moved or shifted in the port. I've been using for about a week and haven't had a single disconnection. The disc that came with it did not include a driver that was compatible with windows 8.1, so my computer would continue to reboot until I unplugged it. However, with excellent customer service from Edimax I was able to find and download the correct driver and the product has worked perfectly since. Their email response time was less than 30 minutes and they stayed with me through 8 email exchanges over a short period of time until the issue was confirmed fixed. I did not expect such top notch customer service from a company I had never heard of before. Based on the excellent connection speed (usually around 400mbs) and the excellent customer service I will first consider Edimax products when shopping in the future.
I can now reliably connect to my wireless router from 200 feet away and beyond with 400 mbps or higher link throughput over my old 300N adapter, which routinely only gave me link speeds in the 72-144 range.
This is a definitely must for your laptop or other wireless devices if you upgrade your wireless router to a new "AC" variety. I am using this D-Link adapter with a Netgear router with zero glitches and seeing 100% signal strength through a 135 year old brick construction house with a lot of inner brick walls. The old 300N adapter rarely got a "strong" signal sitting in the exact same spot.
Very happy with the purchase!
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Update:
I have several good mini-laptops with XP installed which I upgraded to Windows 7. I tried the adapter but it would not work until Microsoft updated the software to Windows 7 Service Pack 1. Then the adapter was alive! So now I have several ultraportable laptops which have superb internet connections using the adapter.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 19, 2018
Update:
I have several good mini-laptops with XP installed which I upgraded to Windows 7. I tried the adapter but it would not work until Microsoft updated the software to Windows 7 Service Pack 1. Then the adapter was alive! So now I have several ultraportable laptops which have superb internet connections using the adapter.
In erster Linie war es schwer, einen WLAN Adapter zu finden, der laut Erfahrungen auch wirklich zuverlässig mit der aktuellen MacOS Version zusammenarbeit. Bei vielen der angebotenen Billig-Noname-Produkte wird dies zwar ausgelobt, ist dann aber gemäß Kommentaren wohl nicht der Fall. Oder es werden sowieso nur ältere Versionen unterstützt.
Nicht so hier: Support der aktuellen Version. Direkt im Vorfeld Treiber von der Webseite besorgt, installiert, neu gestartet und es funktioniert auf Anhieb. So muss es sein! Wer also für MacOS 10.12.6 einen funktionierenden Adapter sucht, wird hier fündig.
Allerdings ist leider - natürlich bedingt durch die Bauart und Größe - der Empfang des recht schwachen WLANs nicht gut. Max. 2-3 Balken und immer im orangenen Bereich. Auch das Umplatzieren des Repeaters bzw. die Nutzung eines 2. hat keine Verbesserung des Signals gebracht.
Während im gleichen Raum das iPhone 20 Mbit schafft, waren es am Adapter nur ca. 4-6 Mbit. Das ist zu wenig, daher müssen wir den Adapter zurückschicken. Eine tolle Lösung haben wir mit dem USB 3.0 (Super Speed) WLAN AC1200 Adapter von CLS gefunden - siehe meine Bewertung dort. Natürlich ist die Bauform und der optische und tatsächliche Platzbedarf dort etwas ganz anderes.
Fazit: guter Adapter, der reibungslos auf dem Mac, auch bei selbstgebauten, mit der aktuellen MacOS Version funktioniert. Für den platzsparenden Einsatz unterwegs und bei guter Signalqualität gut geeignet. Bei schwachem Signal leider aufgrund der Bauart nicht optimal.