D-Link DWA-160 Xtreme Wireless N Duo Adapter
The D-Link® Xtreme N Duo™ USB Adapter (DWA-160) is the latest addition to the award-winning Xtreme N product family. The DWA-160 is designed for users looking to get a reliable wireless connection that can handle High-Definition (HD) video streams throughout the house. This is achieved by using the DWA-160 together with a draft 802.11n dualband router (D-Link DIR-855 or DGL-4500 recommended).
Benefits of Duo
The Duo technology in the DWA-160 supports selectable dualband (2.4GHz or 5GHz) wireless signals. This allows you to check e-mail and browse the Internet using the 2.4GHz band or stream HD movies and other media on the 5GHz band. The DWA-160 is also backward compatible, which means it can be used in existing 802.11g networks.
Mediaband Technology
The DWA-160 utilizes MediaBand™ (5GHz), which is the best technology available for wirelessly streaming HD videos across your network. It achieves this by operating in a clear wireless band to avoid interference that may slow down and limit the range of current wireless technologies like 802.11g
With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security, the D-Link Xtreme N Duo USB Adapter (DWA-160) is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to your PC.
What is Duo
Xtreme N Duo is the latest addition to the award-winning Xtreme N product family. The Duo technology in the DWA-160 supports selectable dualband (2.4GHz or 5GHz) wireless signals. This allows you to check e-mail and browse the Internet using the 2.4GHz band or stream High-Definition movies and other media on the 5GHz band.
What is MediaBand
MediaBand (5GHz) is ideal for wirelessly streaming multiple High-Definition (HD) videos across your network. It helps avoid interference by providing a clearer wireless band for HD signals than existing.
Specifications
Device Type:
Wireless Adapter
Interface:
USB 2.0
Wireless Network Standards:
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11n
Wireless Data Transfer Rates:
300 Mbps
Wireless Network Configuration:
Ad-Hoc (Peer-to-Peer)
Infrastructure
Security Protocols:
IEEE 802.1x
WPA
128-bit WEP
64-bit WEP
WPA2
Dimensions:
1.1" x 3.5" x 0.5"
Detailed Features
Features
Draft 802.11n Speeds Up to 14x Faster than Wireless G
Wirelessly Stream HD Video, Share Files and Go Online
New Mediaband Technology - Choose 2.4GHz or 5GHz for Optimized HD Video Streaming
Backward Compatible with 802.11g Networks
Customer Reviews and Rating
Customer Rating:
4.2
Customer Reviews:
3
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Value
3.3
Features
4.7
Quality
5.0
Performance
3.7
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A Little Pricey but Great product
Reviewer:
SemperFi on
Jul 26, 2009 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
I bought this antenna about 1.5 yrs ago with the DIR-655 extreme N wireless router. I've had other G type but got drop-outs on downloads all the time. I put this on my older XP unit and my new Vista Home Premium unit. Never had any problems. My house is large and has concrete between new and old edition. I get a solid 4 bar hook-up every time. I highly recommend D-Link for antenna and router. I have a laptop, PS3, and upstairs desktop and just added another desktop. All are at opposite ends of my house, and all have good solid hook-up. I'm on right now to buy another DWA-160. Hope this helps.
Excellent product
Reviewer:
Chris on
May 07, 2009 Customer Rating:
4.5
Value
4.0
Features
4.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
It installed on XP Pro SP3 flawlessly. Have not measured data or file transfer rate but it is noticeably faster than my rock solid G router. Pricey but if you want wireless video be prepared to buy premium N products or tinker and tweak with bargain units.
Reviewer:
rdo on
May 04, 2009 Customer Rating:
3.0
Value
1.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
1.0
Nicely made product. However, it will not work within Windows XP Pro 32 bit SP3. Tried a tech call to D-Link and was informed that the drivers will any work with SP2. Tech guy wanted me to rollback to SP2. I said for this money I expect it to install and work quickly and easily and that I'll try a different brand.
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D-Link DWA-160 Xtreme Wireless N Duo Adapter - 300Mbps, 802.11n (Draft N), USB 2.0
$79.99
Manufactured by:
D-Link Warranty provided by:
D-Link Limited Warranty:
12 months parts;
12 months labor
Mfg Part No:
DWA-160 UPC No:
790069312144 Box Size:
( Length:
10, Width:
7, Depth:
2 )
Shipping Weight:
.6000 pound(s)
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Limited Warranty: A full text version of the limited warranty
may be obtained by mailing a self addressed, stamped envelope to the
address below and requesting the warranty for item number:
D700-2356
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Miami, FL. 33144