D-LinkTV D.I.Y. #98 Xtreme N Dual Band USB Adapter (DWA-160)

In this episode Mike illustrates and installs the D-Link Dual Band USB Adapter (DWA-160).

The D-Link® Xtreme N™ Dual Band 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 802.11n dual band router (D-Link DIR-855 or DGL-4500 recommended).

BENEFITS OF DUAL BAND
The dual band N technology in the DWA-160 supports selectable 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 5GHz wireless band is the best technology available for wirelessly streaming HD videos across your network. It achieves this by operating in a clear wireless band to help avoid interference that may slow down and limit the range of current wireless technologies like 802.11g*. The DWA-160 is also backward compatible to 802.11g, which means it can be used in existing 802.11g networks.

EASY TO SET UP, EASY TO USE
The D-Link Quick Adapter Setup Wizard guides you step-by-step through the installation process. Configure this USB adapter without having to call a networking expert to help you. Simply press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) button** for easy connection to your wireless router. The D-Link Wireless Manager is also included with this product to keep track of your most frequently accessed networks so that you can join them quickly and easily.

With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security, the D-Link Xtreme N Dual Band USB Adapter (DWA-160) is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to your PC.

XTREME N™ DUAL BAND ADAPTER BENEFITS * Delivers up to 14x faster speeds* and 6x farther range* than 802.11g * Xtreme N™ technology enables High-Definition (HD) video streaming, file sharing, enhanced Internet phone calling (VoIP), and Web surfing * Access a secure wireless network using advanced WPA™ or WPA2™ encryption * Easy to install and use with the D-Link Quick Adapter Setup Wizard or using Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS) push button** * Backward compatible with 802.11g devices including game consoles and digital media players

WHAT IS DUAL BAND N?
Dual band N is the latest addition to the Award-winning Xtreme N product family. The dual band technology in the DWA-160 supports 2.4GHz and 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 5GHz band helps avoid interference by providing a clearer wireless band for HD file streaming.

Category:

Science & Technology

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• dlink
• d-linktv
• dwa-160
• diy
• mike
• show
• dual
• band
• usb
• adapter
• 2.4ghz
• 5ghz

[J03LSAnch3z]

Can't connect it to my desktop why? I did all this too

[TheGamer32121]

range sucks

[boardhead888]

@DLinkTV I can't get it to work with my Win 7x64 either.

[eth1128]

the range is fuckin horrible.. i need to return it because of this :(

[PlayingPanda]

Is this product compatible with the D-Link DWA552 Wireless-N Xtreme N ?

Do both products need to connect to a Xtreme N router or can i use my existing dlink router

[essentialeugene]

Hi when I moved my PC to the left side of my wall I started having a problem. The antenna is having problems picking up the signal from my AT&T modem. One day the connection was so bad I had to restart my computer in my bedroom. 

[StupidParrotTV]

does this usb adapter connect to a linksys wirless network. (Linksys router)

[Enianh]

I got the one as well and when i set it up i only got about 5 mbps which and my wireless modem is right beside me. Why is it so slow, does it only work great with d-link modems or what? I have a Telus modem.... idk what to do.

[shownon]

oh and another thing aha sorry spamming here uhm if im connected to my freinds (neighbors) internet somtimes it would go off randomly any clue why? other then someone knocking it over or simple things like that? or when i connect it wont let me when its unsupported it just says cant connect;/ and another thing is somtimes it would connect i would go to my browser and it would be stuck on loading how do i fix these problems and can you post a vid where you show how far it goes thanx and sorry:(

[shownon]

because my neighbor(freind) is right across me i get usually 2 or 3 bars from him will i get 4? lolol i know this is a complicated question but i just want a good adapter so someone answer please:)