KA2WA172A1Wireless AC600 Dual Band High-Gain USB Adapter

DWA-172 User Manual Version 1.01 | 04/29/2014 Wireless AC600 Dual Band High-Gain USB Adapter D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Manual Revisions Trademarks D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries. All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Copyright © 2014 by D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed written permission from D-Link Systems, Inc. RevisionDateDescription 1.0February 10, 2014• Initial release for Revision A1 Preface 3D-Link DWA-172 User Manual Table of Contents Preface .........................................................................................2 Manual Revisions ..........................................................................2 Trademarks .....................................................................................2 Product Overview ......................................................................4 Package Contents .........................................................................4 System Requirements .................................................................4 Introduction ...................................................................................5 Features ............................................................................................6 Hardware Overview .....................................................................7 Installation ..................................................................................8 Getting Started ..............................................................................8 Remove Existing Installations ..........................................8 Disable Other Wireless Adapters .....................................9 Wireless Installation Considerations ....................................11 Adapter Installation ...................................................................12 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ..........................................14 Connect to a Wireless Network ............................................17 Windows® 8 ...................................................................................17 Using Windows ® 7 .......................................................................19 Using Windows Vista ® ................................................................20 Using Windows ® XP ....................................................................21 Wireless Security .....................................................................22 What is WPA? ................................................................................22 Using Windows ® 7 ...............................................................23 Using Windows Vista ® .......................................................26 Using the Windows ® XP Utility ........................................28 Troubleshooting .....................................................................30 Wireless Basics ........................................................................34 Wireless Modes ............................................................................38 Networking Basics ..................................................................39 Check your IP address ...............................................................39 Windows® 8 Users ...............................................................39 Windows® 7/Vista® Users..................................................39 Windows® XP Users ............................................................39 Statically Assign an IP Address ..............................................40 Windows® 8 Users ...............................................................40 Windows ® 7/Windows Vista ® Users ................................41 Windows ® XP Users .............................................................42 Technical Specifications ........................................................43 Table of Contents 4D-Link DWA-172 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview • D-Link DWA-172 Wireless AC600 Dual Band High-Gain USB Adapter • Manual and Warranty on CD • D-Link Wireless Connection Manager on CD • Quick Installation Guide System Requirements • A computer or laptop with an available USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port • Windows® 8, 7, Vista or XP (Service Pack 3) • CD-ROM Drive • A 802.11ac (draft), 802.11n, 802.11g or 802.11a access point or wireless router Product Overview Package Contents 5D-Link DWA-172 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction The Wireless AC600 Dual Band High-Gain USB Adapter (DWA-172) delivers powerful wireless AC technology to your desktop or notebook computer. Simply plug the adapter into an available USB port and connect to a wireless network to access a secure, high-speed internet connection – 2.4GHz (150Mbps) or 5GHz (up to 433Mbps). And with integrated Dual Band technology, you’ll have reduced Wi-Fi interference to maximize throughput for faster streaming, gaming, and Skype calls. Interference-Free Bandwidth The Wireless AC600 Dual Band High-Gain USB Adapter (DWA-172) delivers Dual Band technology to your home network for intelligent, versatile, interference-free bandwidth. Check your email and surf the Internet on the 2.4GHz band; or game, make Skype calls and stream HD movies to multiple devices using the cleaner, interference-free 5GHz band. Whatever you like to do online, Dual Band has you covered. Easy WPS Push Button Setup Quickly 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! Compatible With All Your Wireless Products While the Wireless AC …

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FCC Test Report Report No. : EP31935 SPORTON International Inc. PAGE NUMBER : B1 OF B4 TEL : 886-3-327-3456 ISSUED DATE : Apr. 03, 2014 FAX : 886-3-327-0973 APPENDIX B. Photographs of EUT

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FCC Test Report Report No. : EP31935 SPORTON International Inc. PAGE NUMBER : B2 OF B4 TEL : 886-3-327-3456 ISSUED DATE : Apr. 03, 2014 FAX : 886-3-327-0973 FCC Test Report Report No. : EP31935 SPORTON International Inc. PAGE NUMBER : B3 OF B4 TEL : 886-3-327-3456 ISSUED DATE : Apr. 03, 2014 FAX : 886-3-327-0973 FCC Test Report Report No. : EP31935 SPORTON International Inc. PAGE NUMBER : B4 OF B4 TEL : 886-3-327-3456 ISSUED DATE : Apr. 03, 2014 FAX : 886-3-327-0973

SPORTON INTERNATIONAL INC. Page Number : 1 of 38 TEL : 886-3-327-3456 Report Issued Date : Apr. 28, 2014 FAX : 886-3-328-4978 Report Version : Rev. 03 FCC ID : KA2WA172A1 FCC SAR Test Report Report No. : FA3N1935 FCC SAR Test Report APPLICANT : D-Link Corporation EQUIPMENT : D-Link DWA-172 Wireless AC600 Dual Band High-Gain USB Adapter BRAND NAME : D-LINK MODEL NAME : DWA-172 FCC ID : KA2WA172A1 STANDARD : FCC 47 CFR Part 2 (2.1093) ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992 IEEE 1528-2003 We, SPORTON INTERNATIONAL INC., would like to declare that the tested sample has been evaluated in accordance with the procedures and shown the compliance with the applicable technical standards. The test results in this report apply exclusively to the tested model / sample. Without written approval of SPORTON INTERNATIONAL INC., the test report shall not be reproduced except in full. SPORTON INTERNATIONAL INC. No. 52, Hwa Ya 1 st Rd., Hwa Ya Technology Park, Kwei-Shan Hsiang, Tao Yuan Hsien, Taiwan, R.O.C. Approved by: Jones Tsai / Manager Reviewed by: Eric Huang / Deputy Manager SPORTON INTERNATIONAL INC. Page Number : 2 of 38 TEL : 886-3-327-3456 Report Issued Date : Apr. 28, 2014 FAX : 886-3-328-4978 Report Version : Rev. 03 FCC ID : KA2WA172A1 FCC SAR Test Report Report No. : FA3N1935 Table of Contents 1. Statement of Compliance ............................................................................................................................................. 4 2. Administration Data ...................................................................................................................................................... 4 2.1 Testing Laboratory .................................................................................................................................................. 4 2.2 Applicant ................................................................................................................................................................ 4 2.3 Manufacturer .......................................................................................................................................................... 4 2.4 Application Details .................................................................................................................................................. 4 3. General Information ...................................................................................................................................................... 5 3.1 Description of Equipment Under Test (EUT) .......................................................................................................... 5 3.2 Maximum RF output power among production units .............................................................................................. 5 3.3 Applied Standard .................................................................................................................................................... 6 3.4 Device Category and SAR Limits ........................................................................................................................... 6 3.5 Test Conditions ....................................................................................................................................................... 6 4. Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) ................................................................................................................................... 7 4 .1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................ 7 4.2 SAR Definition ........................................................................................................................................................ 7 5. SAR Measurement System ........................................................................................................................................... 8 5.1 E-Field Probe ......................................................................................................................................................... 9 5.2 Data Acquisition Electronics (DAE) ........................................................................................................................ 9 5.3 Robot ....................................................................................................................................................................10 5.4 Measurement Server .............................................................................................................................................10 5.5 Phantom ................................................................................................................................................................ 11 5.6 Device Holder........................................................................................................................................................12 5.7 Data Storage and Evaluation ................................................................................................................................13 5.8 Test Equipment List ...............................................................................................................................................15 6. Tissue Simulating Liquids ...........................................................................................................................................16 7. System Verification Procedures .................................................................................................................................18 7.1 Purpose of System Performance check ................................................................................................................18 7.2 System Setup ..........................................................................................................................…

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FCC Test Report Report No. : FR3N1935AC SPORTON INTERNATIONAL INC. Page No. : 1 of 57 TEL : 886-3-327-3456 Report Version : Rev. 02 FAX : 886-3-327-0973 FCC Test Report Equipment : D-Link DWA-172 Wireless AC600 Dual Band High-Gain USB Adapter Brand Name : D-LINK Model No. : DWA-172 FCC ID : KA2WA172A1 Standard : 47 CFR FCC Part 15.247 Operating Band : 2400 MHz – 2483.5 MHz FCC Classification : DTS Applicant Manufacturer : D-Link Corporation No. 289, Xinhu 3rd Rd., Neihu District, Taipei City 11494, Taiwan The product sample received on Nov. 21, 2013 and completely tested on Jan. 08, 2014. We, SPORTON, would like to declare that the tested sample has been evaluated in accordance with the procedures given in ANSI C63.10-2009 and shown compliance with the applicable technical standards. The test results in this report apply exclusively to the tested model / sample. Without written approval of SPORTON INTERNATIONAL INC., the test report shall not be reproduced except in full. Reviewed by: Wayne Hsu / Assistant Manager FCC Test Report Report No. : FR3N1935AC SPORTON INTERNATIONAL INC. Page No. : 2 of 57 TEL : 886-3-327-3456 Report Version : Rev. 02 FAX : 886-3-327-0973 Table of Contents 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................................... 5 1.1 Information.............................................................................................................................................. 5 1.2 Support Equipment ................................................................................................................................. 7 1.3 Testing Applied Standards ..................................................................................................................... 7 1.4 Testing Location Information .................................................................................................................. 7 1.5 Measurement Uncertainty ...................................................................................................................... 8 2 TEST CONFIGURATION OF EUT ........................................................................................................ 9 2.1 The Worst Case Modulation Configuration ............................................................................................ 9 2.2 The Worst Case Power Setting Parameter ............................................................................................ 9 2.3 The Worst Case Measurement Configuration ...................................................................................... 10 2.4 Test Setup Diagram ............................................................................................................................. 11 3 TRANSMITTER TEST RESULT .......................................................................................................... 13 3.1 AC Power-line Conducted Emissions .................................................................................................. 13 3.2 6dB Bandwidth ..................................................................................................................................... 16 3.3 RF Output Power .................................................................................................................................. 18 3.4 Power Spectral Density ........................................................................................................................ 22 3.5 Transmitter Radiated Bandedge Emissions ......................................................................................... 24 3.6 Transmitter Radiated Unwanted Emissions ......................................................................................... 27 4 TEST EQUIPMENT AND CALIBRATION DATA ................................................................................ 56 APPENDIX A. TEST PHOTOS APPENDIX B. PHOTOGRAPHS OF EUT FCC Test Report Report No. : FR3N1935AC SPORTON INTERNATIONAL INC. Page No. : 3 of 57 TEL : 886-3-327-3456 Report Version : Rev. 02 FAX : 886-3-327-0973 Summary of Test Result Conformance Test Specifications Report Clause Ref. Std. Clause Description Measured Limit Result 1.1.2 15.203 Antenna Requirement Antenna connector mechanism complied FCC 15.203 Complied 3.1 15.207 AC Power-line Conducted Emissions [dBuV]: 0.1954980MHz 50.70 (Margin 13.10dB) – QP 42.06 (Margin 11.74dB) - AV FCC 15.207 Complied 3.2 15.247(a) 6dB Bandwidth 6dB Bandwidth Unit [MHz] 20M: 9.58 / 40M: 36.40 ≥500kHz Complied 3.3 15.247(b) RF Output Power (Maximum Peak Conducted Output Power) Power [dBm]: 21.65 Power [dBm]:30 Complied 3.4 15.247(d) Power Spectral Density PSD [dBm/100kHz]:-8.24 PSD [dBm/3kHz]:8 Complied 3.5 15.247(c) Transmitter Radiated Bandedge Emissions Non-Restricted Bands: 2400.00MHz: 30.12dB Restricted Bands dBuV/m at 3m]: 2389.99MHz 68.02 (Margin 5.98dB) – PK 52.94 (Margin 1.06dB) - AV Non-Restricted Bands: > 20 dBc Restricted Bands: FCC 15.209 Complied 3.6 15.247(c) Transmitter Radiated Unwanted Emissions Restricted Bands [dBuV/m at 3m]: 4874.00MHz 55.08 (Margin 18.92dB) – PK 52.80 (Margin 1.20dB) - AV Non-Restricted Bands: > 20 dBc Restricted Bands: FCC 15.209 Complied FCC Test Report Report No. : FR3N1935AC SPORTON INTERNATIONAL INC. Page No. : 4 of 57 TEL : 886-3-327-3456 Report Version : Rev. 02 FAX : 886-3-327-0973 Revision History Report No. Version Description Issued Date FR3N1935AC Rev. 02 Initial issue of report Apr. 28, 2014 2500-2690 FCC Test Report Report No. : FR3N1935AC SPORTON INTERNATIONAL INC. Page No. : 5 of 57 TEL : 886-3-327-3456 Report Version : Rev. 02 FAX : 886-3-327-0973 1 General Description 1.1 Information 1.1.1 RF General Information RF General Information Frequency Range (MHz) IEEE Std. 802.11 Ch. Freq. (MHz) Channel Number Transmit Chains (N TX ) RF Output Power (dBm) 2400-2483.5 b 2412-2462 1-11 [11] 1 20.94 2400-2483.5 g 2412-2462 1-11 [11] 1 21.31 2400-24…

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FCC Test Report Report No. : FR3N1935AI SPORTON INTERNATIONAL INC. Page No. : 1 of 61 TEL : 886-3-327-456 Report Version : Rev. 02 FAX : 886-3-327-973 FCC Test Report Equipment : D-Link DWA-172 Wireless AC600 Dual Band High-Gain USB Adapter Brand Name : D-LINK Model No. : DWA-172 FCC ID : KA2WA172A1 Standard : 47 CFR FCC Part 15.247 Operating Band : 5725 MHz – 5850 MHz FCC Classification : DTS Applicant Manufacturer : D-Link Corporation No. 289, Xinhu 3rd Rd., Neihu District, Taipei City 11494, Taiwan The product sample received on Nov. 21, 2013 and completely tested on Jan. 13, 2014. We, SPORTON, would like to declare that the tested sample has been evaluated in accordance with the procedures given in ANSI C63.10-2009 and shown compliance with the applicable technical standards. The test results in this report apply exclusively to the tested model / sample. Without written approval of SPORTON INTERNATIONAL INC., the test report shall not be reproduced except in full. Reviewed by: Wayne Hsu / Assistant Manager FCC Test Report Report No. : FR3N1935AI SPORTON INTERNATIONAL INC. Page No. : 2 of 61 TEL : 886-3-327-456 Report Version : Rev. 02 FAX : 886-3-327-973 Table of Contents 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................................... 5 1.1 Information.............................................................................................................................................. 5 1.2 Support Equipment ................................................................................................................................. 7 1.3 Testing Applied Standards ..................................................................................................................... 7 1.4 Testing Location Information .................................................................................................................. 7 1.5 Measurement Uncertainty ...................................................................................................................... 8 2 TEST CONFIGURATION OF EUT ........................................................................................................ 9 2.1 The Worst Case Modulation Configuration ............................................................................................ 9 2.2 The Worst Case Power Setting Parameter ............................................................................................ 9 2.3 The Worst Case Measurement Configuration ...................................................................................... 10 2.4 Test Setup Diagram ............................................................................................................................. 11 3 TRANSMITTER TEST RESULT .......................................................................................................... 13 3.1 AC Power-line Conducted Emissions .................................................................................................. 13 3.2 6dB Bandwidth ..................................................................................................................................... 16 3.3 RF Output Power .................................................................................................................................. 18 3.4 Power Spectral Density ........................................................................................................................ 22 3.5 Transmitter Radiated Bandedge Emissions ......................................................................................... 24 3.6 Transmitter Radiated Unwanted Emissions ......................................................................................... 27 4 TEST EQUIPMENT AND CALIBRATION DATA ................................................................................ 60 APPENDIX A. TEST PHOTOS APPENDIX B. PHOTOGRAPHS OF EUT FCC Test Report Report No. : FR3N1935AI SPORTON INTERNATIONAL INC. Page No. : 3 of 61 TEL : 886-3-327-456 Report Version : Rev. 02 FAX : 886-3-327-973 Summary of Test Result Conformance Test Specifications Report Clause Ref. Std. Clause Description Measured Limit Result 1.1.2 15.203 Antenna Requirement Antenna connector mechanism complied FCC 15.203 Complied 3.1 15.207 AC Power-line Conducted Emissions [dBuV]: 0.1873850MHz 52.44 (Margin 11.71dB) – QP 40.35 (Margin 13.80dB) - AV FCC 15.207 Complied 3.2 15.247(a) 6dB Bandwidth 6dB Bandwidth [MHz] 20M:16.42 / 40M:36.44 80M: 76.40 ≥500kHz Complied 3.3 15.247(b) RF Output Power (Maximum Peak Conducted Output Power) Power [dBm]: 19.63 Power [dBm]:30 Complied 3.4 15.247(d) Power Spectral Density PSD [dBm/100kHz]:-15.22 PSD [dBm/3kHz]:8 Complied 3.5 15.247(c) Transmitter Radiated Bandedge Emissions Non-Restricted Bands: 5722.70MHz: 21.53 dB Non-Restricted Bands: > 20 dBc Restricted Bands: FCC 15.209 Complied 3.6 15.247(c) Transmitter Radiated Unwanted Emissions Restricted Bands [dBuV/m at 3m]: 32.910MHz 33.77 (Margin 6.23dB) - Peak Non-Restricted Bands: > 20 dBc Restricted Bands: FCC 15.209 Complied FCC Test Report Report No. : FR3N1935AI SPORTON INTERNATIONAL INC. Page No. : 4 of 61 TEL : 886-3-327-456 Report Version : Rev. 02 FAX : 886-3-327-973 Revision History Report No. Version Description Issued Date FR3N1935AI Rev. 02 Initial issue of report Apr. 28, 2014 FCC Test Report Report No. : FR3N1935AI SPORTON INTERNATIONAL INC. Page No. : 5 of 61 TEL : 886-3-327-456 Report Version : Rev. 02 FAX : 886-3-327-973 1 General Description 1.1 Information 1.1.1 RF General Information RF General Information Frequency Range (MHz) IEEE Std. 802.11 Ch. Freq. (MHz) Channel Number Transmit Chains (N TX ) RF Output Power (dBm) 5725-5850 a 5745-5825 149-165 [5] 1 19.63 5725-5850 n(HT20) 5745-5825 149-165 [5] 1 19.59 5725-5850 n(HT40) 5755-5795 151-159 [2] 1 19.18 5725-5850 ac(VHT20) 5745-5825 149-165 [5] 1 17.45 5725-5850 ac(VHT40) 5755-5795 151-159 [2] …

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FCC Test Report Report No. : FR3N1935AC SPORTON INTERNATIONAL INC. Page No. : A1 of A7 TEL : 886-3-327-3456 Report Version : Rev. 01 FAX : 886-3-327-0973 Appendix A. Test Photos FCC Test Report Report No. : FR3N1935AC SPORTON INTERNATIONAL INC. Page No. : A2 of A7 TEL : 886-3-327-3456 Report Version : Rev. 01 FAX : 886-3-327-0973 1 Photographs of Conducted Emissions Test Configuration FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW FCC Test Report Report No. : FR3N1935AC SPORTON INTERNATIONAL INC. Page No. : A3 of A7 TEL : 886-3-327-3456 Report Version : Rev. 01 FAX : 886-3-327-0973 SIDE VIEW FCC Test Report Report No. : FR3N1935AC SPORTON INTERNATIONAL INC. Page No. : A4 of A7 TEL : 886-3-327-3456 Report Version : Rev. 01 FAX : 886-3-327-0973 2 Photographs of Radiated Emissions Test Configuration For radiated emissions 9kHz~30MHz FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW FCC Test Report Report No. : FR3N1935AC SPORTON INTERNATIONAL INC. Page No. : A5 of A7 TEL : 886-3-327-3456 Report Version : Rev. 01 FAX : 886-3-327-0973 For radiated emissions 30MHz~1GHz FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW FCC Test Report Report No. : FR3N1935AC SPORTON INTERNATIONAL INC. Page No. : A6 of A7 TEL : 886-3-327-3456 Report Version : Rev. 01 FAX : 886-3-327-0973 For radiated emissions above 1GHz FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW FCC Test Report Report No. : FR3N1935AC SPORTON INTERNATIONAL INC. Page No. : A7 of A7 TEL : 886-3-327-3456 Report Version : Rev. 01 FAX : 886-3-327-0973 EUT take a close-up FRONT VIEW

FCC Test Report Report No. : FR3N1935AI SPORTON INTERNATIONAL INC. Page No. : A1 of A6 TEL : 886-3-327-3456 Report Version : Rev. 01 FAX : 886-3-327-0973 Appendix A. Test Photos FCC Test Report Report No. : FR3N1935AI SPORTON INTERNATIONAL INC. Page No. : A2 of A6 TEL : 886-3-327-3456 Report Version : Rev. 01 FAX : 886-3-327-0973 1 Photographs of Conducted Emissions Test Configuration FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW FCC Test Report Report No. : FR3N1935AI SPORTON INTERNATIONAL INC. Page No. : A3 of A6 TEL : 886-3-327-3456 Report Version : Rev. 01 FAX : 886-3-327-0973 SIDE VIEW FCC Test Report Report No. : FR3N1935AI SPORTON INTERNATIONAL INC. Page No. : A4 of A6 TEL : 886-3-327-3456 Report Version : Rev. 01 FAX : 886-3-327-0973 2 Photographs of Radiated Emissions Test Configuration For radiated emissions 9kHz~30MHz FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW FCC Test Report Report No. : FR3N1935AI SPORTON INTERNATIONAL INC. Page No. : A5 of A6 TEL : 886-3-327-3456 Report Version : Rev. 01 FAX : 886-3-327-0973 For radiated emissions 30MHz~1GHz FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW FCC Test Report Report No. : FR3N1935AI SPORTON INTERNATIONAL INC. Page No. : A6 of A6 TEL : 886-3-327-3456 Report Version : Rev. 01 FAX : 886-3-327-0973 For radiated emissions above 1GHz FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW

SPORTON INTERNATIONAL INC. Page Number : D1 of D1 TEL : 886-3-327-3456 Report Issued Date : Mar. 20, 2014 FAX : 886-3-328-4978 Report Version : Rev. 02 FCC ID : KA2WA172A1 FCC SAR Test Report Report No. : FA3N1935 Appendix D. SAR Test Setup Photos Horizontal Up, Test Separation 5 mm Horizontal Down, Test Separation 5 mm Vertical Front, Test Separation 5 mm Vertical Back, Test Separation 5 mm Tip Mode, Test Separation 5 mm(Configuration 1) Tip Mode, Test Separation 5 mm(Configuration 2)