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Overview


Stay connected, faster and further..
Bring fast 802.11ac Wave 2 Wi-Fi, MU-MIMO efficiency and the latest WPA3 network security to any computer in no time. High-gain antenna provides a boosted signal reception so you can enjoy wireless coverage over a wider distance than a regular wireless adapter.

Upgrade to faster Wi-Fi.
Plug into a USB port and connect to better Wi-Fi. Enjoy up to 867 Mbps on the 5Ghz band, or up to 300 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band. Ideal as a Wi-Fi upgrade for older devices that want to connect to newer routers or devices without a wireless network interface controller.

Fast Wi-Fi
802.11ac Wave 2 wireless technology to provide up to 1.3 Gbps1, which is up to x3 faster speeds the previous generation.

Dual-band wireless
Sends your devices the best speeds possible over the 5GHz and 2GHz bands.

MU-MIMO efficiency
Delivers high-speed Wi-Fi to all your devices at once without any strain on the network.

Easy to connect to the internet.
With almost universal compatibility, you can use the adapter whether you’ve got a Windows, Mac, or Linux computer. Simply plug into your USB port for a hassle-free setup in seconds. Enjoy connecting to available nearby Wi-Fi networks exactly the same way as devices with a wireless network interface controller. Simply select the Wi-Fi network you want to join.

Highly portable.
The low profile design and detachable antenna mean you can easily pack it away into laptop bags when not in use or travelling.




At-a-glance


  • Detachable high-gain 5 dBi antenna, integrated 2dBi antenna

  • Dual-band (867 Mbps on 5GHz or 300 Mbps on 2.4GHz)

  • MU-MIMO, WPA3

  • Wave 2 AC1200 (Wi-Fi 5)




Reasons to buy

  • Detachable high-gain 5 dBi antenna, integrated 2dBi antenna
  • Dual-band (867 Mbps on 5GHz or 300 Mbps on 2.4GHz)
  • MU-MIMO, WPA3
  • Wave 2 AC1200 (Wi-Fi 5)

Specification

Technical Description: D-Link AC1200 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi USB Adapter
Design
LED indicators:
Status
Antenna direction type:
Omni-directional
Antenna:
Yes
Antenna design:
Internal & external
Product colour:
Black
Component for:What this product is used as a part of (component for).
PC/Laptop
Internal:The product is built in.
No

General
Type:Characteristics of the device.
Network Cards

Network
Security algorithms:Security algorithms are used to provide authentication, cipher key generation, integrity and radio link privacy to users on mobile networks. The security algorithms supported are the ones that can be used with this product.
64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-AES, WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WPA2, WPA2-AES, WPA2-PSK, WPA2-TKIP
WLAN data transfer rates supported:
300,867 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standards:The type of wireless local area network (LAN). It can be ad-hoc, where units in a network communicate peer-to-peer, or Infrastructure, where units communicate with each other via an access point A LAN interconnects computers in a small area e.g. home, school or office.
802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Frequency range:The lowest and the hightest frequencies that can be inputted/produced.
2.4 - 5.825 GHz
Top Wi-Fi standard:
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi band:
Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Wi-Fi:Popular technology that allows an electronic device to exchange data or connect to the internet wirelessly using radio waves.
Yes
Networking standards:The way in which the network is working, e.g. IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g.
IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Maximum data transfer rate:
867 Mbit/s

Networking
Security algorithms:Security algorithms are used to provide authentication, cipher key generation, integrity and radio link privacy to users on mobile networks. The security algorithms supported are the ones that can be used with this product.
64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-AES, WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WPA2, WPA2-AES, WPA2-PSK, WPA2-TKIP
WLAN data transfer rates supported:
300,867 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standards:The type of wireless local area network (LAN). It can be ad-hoc, where units in a network communicate peer-to-peer, or Infrastructure, where units communicate with each other via an access point A LAN interconnects computers in a small area e.g. home, school or office.
802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Frequency range:The lowest and the hightest frequencies that can be inputted/produced.
2.4 - 5.825 GHz
Top Wi-Fi standard:
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi band:
Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Wi-Fi:Popular technology that allows an electronic device to exchange data or connect to the internet wirelessly using radio waves.
Yes
Networking standards:The way in which the network is working, e.g. IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g.
IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Maximum data transfer rate:
867 Mbit/s

Operational conditions
Storage relative humidity (H-H):
5 - 95%
Operating relative humidity (H-H):
10 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T):The minimum and maximum temperatures at which the product can be safely stored.
-40 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T):The minimum and maximum temperatures at which the product can be safely operated.
0 - 40 °C

Ports & interfaces
USB version:Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard developed in the mid-1990s that defines the interface used for connection, communication and power supply between computers and electronic devices. Every new version - for example 1.1, 2.0, 3.0 - is much faster than the previous one.
3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Interface:Interface ports to connect pieces of equipment. USB (Universal Serial Bus) has become the most popular wired interface to connect peripherals. USB 2.0 supports speeds up to 480 Mbit/s (USB 1: 12 Mbit/s). The interface FireWire is also known as the IEEE 1394 standard. Enhanced IDE (EIDE)is sometimes referred to as Fast ATA, Fast IDE or ATA-2.
WLAN
Host interface:Interface that enables a host controller to communicate with a driver.
USB
Connectivity technology:
Wireless

Power
USB powered:The device can be powered via a USB connection.
Yes

System requirements
Linux operating systems supported:8 RT. Linux (9.4, 9.5), Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.0 (supported with a pre-built package); SUSE Linux (10.3, 11.0, 11, 11.1, 11.2), Fedora (9, 9.0, 10, 10.0, 11.0, 11, 12, 12.0), Ubuntu (8.04, 8.04.1, 8.04.2, 8.10, 9.04, 9.10, 10.04), Debian (5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 5.0.3)
Yes
Mac operating systems supported:Mac operating systems e.g. OS X can be used with the device.
Yes
Windows operating systems supported:Windows vesions wich can be used with the device.
Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8

Weight & dimensions
Height:The measurement of the product from head to foot or from base to top.
12 mm
Depth:The distance from the front to the back of something.
20.5 mm
Width:The measurement or extent of something from side to side.
47 mm

Product details

DWA-185 D-Link 0790069470974

D-Link AC1200 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi USB Adapter

£46.99 and In stock

SKU: DWA-185

D-Link AC1200 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi USB Adapter

Quick Code: Q700673 MPN: DWA-185

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Key Features

  • High-speed AC Wireless Standard
  • Supports USB 3.0
  • Compatible with existing wireless devices