D-Link AC1300 MU-MIMO Nano USB Adapter

SKU
DWA-181
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AC1300 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Nano USB Adapter
  • IEEE 802.11ac/n/g/a compliant
  • Dual-band works with 2.4GHz or 5GHz networks
  • 802.11ac Wave 2 with MU-MIMO technology
  • Speeds up to 400Mbps (2.4GHz) or 867Mbps (5GHz)
More Information
Connectivity technology Wireless
Host interface USB
Interface WLAN
Internal No
SKU DWA-181
EAN 0790069450600
Manufacturer D-Link
Availability In Stock
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Easy Connection to Wi-Fi
Any high-speed wireless network is now within reach of your devices with the D-Link AC1300 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Nano USB Adapter. It uses wireless AC1300 technology, giving you speeds of up to 867Mbps (5GHz) or 400Mbps (2.4GHz).

Add Wi-Fi On the Fly
The AC1300 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Nano USB Adapter plugs into any USB port for plug-and-play convenience. Its small size ensures your devices get wireless access without bulky antennas or large dongles. And with a simple installation process, any device can be turned into a wireless online device. Add Wi-Fi to computers without hassle.

More Compatibility, Less Hassle
While the AC1300 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Nano USB Adapter allows you to connect to wireless networks at cutting-edge 802.11ac speeds, it’s also backwards-compatible with older 802.11n/g/b/a wireless – so you'll always be able to get connected no matter where you are.

Portable Design
Whether you’re at home using a desktop computer or out and about with a notebook, the DWA-181’s sleek design is perfect for mobility and convenience, so that you can take advantage of Wireless AC’s super-fast speed wherever you are.

What is Wireless AC Wave 2?
802.11ac Wave 2 is a networking standard that produces higher wireless speeds on the 5 GHz band. This means that you can enjoy clear, smooth streaming HD video from your favorite websites and services, lag-free online gaming, and clear audio and video calls over the Internet.
Ports & interfaces
InternalNo
InterfaceWLAN
Host interfaceUSB
Connectivity technologyWireless
Wireless LAN features
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-FiYes
Antenna
Antennas quantity1
AntennaYes
Technical details
Product colourBlack
Plug and PlayYes
Harmonized System (HS) code85176990
Network
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-FiYes
Security algorithmsWEP, WPA, WPA2
Networking standardsIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Design
Product colourBlack
AntennaYes
CertificationFCC Class B, CE, IC
Plug and PlayYes
InternalNo
Component forPC/Laptop
Antenna designInternal
Antennas quantity1
Software
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64
Power
Output voltage5 V
USB poweredYes
System requirements
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 75 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%
Weight & dimensions
Width14.9 mm
Depth20.2 mm
Height7.1 mm
Weight2.21 g
Security
Security algorithmsWEP, WPA, WPA2
Performance
Security algorithmsWEP, WPA, WPA2
Plug and PlayYes
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64
Certificates
CertificationFCC Class B, CE, IC
Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code85176990
Other features
Antennas quantity1
Harmonized System (HS) code85176990

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