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D-Link DWA-181 network card WLAN
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DWA-181
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AC1300 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Nano USB Adapter
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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.
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 | |
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Internal | No |
Interface | WLAN |
Host interface | USB |
Connectivity technology | Wireless |
Wireless LAN features | |
Wi-Fi band | Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) |
Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Antenna | |
Antennas quantity | 1 |
Antenna | Yes |
Technical details | |
Product colour | Black |
Plug and Play | Yes |
Harmonized System (HS) code | 85176990 |
Network | |
Wi-Fi band | Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) |
Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Security algorithms | WEP, WPA, WPA2 |
Networking standards | IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n |
Design | |
Product colour | Black |
Antenna | Yes |
Certification | FCC Class B, CE, IC |
Plug and Play | Yes |
Internal | No |
Component for | PC/Laptop |
Antenna design | Internal |
Antennas quantity | 1 |
Software | |
Windows operating systems supported | Windows 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 voltage | 5 V |
USB powered | Yes |
System requirements | |
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Windows operating systems supported | Windows 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 | |
Width | 14.9 mm |
Depth | 20.2 mm |
Height | 7.1 mm |
Weight | 2.21 g |
Security | |
Security algorithms | WEP, WPA, WPA2 |
Performance | |
Security algorithms | WEP, WPA, WPA2 |
Plug and Play | Yes |
Windows operating systems supported | Windows 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 | |
Certification | FCC Class B, CE, IC |
Logistics data | |
Harmonized System (HS) code | 85176990 |
Other features | |
Antennas quantity | 1 |
Harmonized System (HS) code | 85176990 |