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

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  • USB 3.0
  • 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
  • 47 x 20.5 x 12 mm
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SKU #: DWA-185
EAN #: 0790069470974
UNSPSC #: 43201404
  • Wave 2 AC1200 (Wi-Fi 5)
  • Dual-band (867 Mbps on 5GHz or 300 Mbps on 2.4GHz)
  • MU-MIMO, WPA3
  • Detachable high-gain 5 dBi antenna, integrated 2dBi antenna
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Connectivity technology Wireless
Host interface USB
Interface WLAN
Maximum data transfer rate 867 Mbit/s
SKU DWA-185
EAN 0790069470974
Manufacturer D-Link
Availability In Stock
PDF URLs View PDF
Ports & interfaces
InternalNo
USB version3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
InterfaceWLAN
Host interfaceUSB
Connectivity technologyWireless
Bandwidth
Maximum data transfer rate867 Mbit/s
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
WLAN data transfer rates supported300,867 Mbit/s
Antenna
AntennaYes
Frequency range2.4 - 5.825 GHz
Technical details
Product colourBlack
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 algorithms64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-AES, WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WPA2, WPA2-AES, WPA2-PSK, WPA2-TKIP
Networking standardsIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
WLAN data transfer rates supported300,867 Mbit/s
Frequency range2.4 - 5.825 GHz
Maximum data transfer rate867 Mbit/s
Design
Product colourBlack
AntennaYes
InternalNo
LED indicatorsStatus
Antenna direction typeOmni-directional
Component forPC/Laptop
Antenna designInternal & external
Software
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8
Mac operating systems supportedYes
Linux operating systems supportedYes
Power
USB poweredYes
Indication
LED indicatorsStatus
System requirements
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8
Mac operating systems supportedYes
Linux operating systems supportedYes
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%
Weight & dimensions
Width47 mm
Depth20.5 mm
Height12 mm
Security
Security algorithms64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-AES, WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WPA2, WPA2-AES, WPA2-PSK, WPA2-TKIP
Performance
Security algorithms64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-AES, WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WPA2, WPA2-AES, WPA2-PSK, WPA2-TKIP
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8
Mac operating systems supportedYes
Linux operating systems supportedYes
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
Features 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.
Ports & interfaces
InternalNo
USB version3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
InterfaceWLAN
Host interfaceUSB
Connectivity technologyWireless
Bandwidth
Maximum data transfer rate867 Mbit/s
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
WLAN data transfer rates supported300,867 Mbit/s
Antenna
AntennaYes
Frequency range2.4 - 5.825 GHz
Technical details
Product colourBlack
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 algorithms64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-AES, WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WPA2, WPA2-AES, WPA2-PSK, WPA2-TKIP
Networking standardsIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
WLAN data transfer rates supported300,867 Mbit/s
Frequency range2.4 - 5.825 GHz
Maximum data transfer rate867 Mbit/s
Design
Product colourBlack
AntennaYes
InternalNo
LED indicatorsStatus
Antenna direction typeOmni-directional
Component forPC/Laptop
Antenna designInternal & external
Software
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8
Mac operating systems supportedYes
Linux operating systems supportedYes
Power
USB poweredYes
Indication
LED indicatorsStatus
System requirements
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8
Mac operating systems supportedYes
Linux operating systems supportedYes
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%
Weight & dimensions
Width47 mm
Depth20.5 mm
Height12 mm
Security
Security algorithms64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-AES, WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WPA2, WPA2-AES, WPA2-PSK, WPA2-TKIP
Performance
Security algorithms64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-AES, WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WPA2, WPA2-AES, WPA2-PSK, WPA2-TKIP
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8
Mac operating systems supportedYes
Linux operating systems supportedYes

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WLAN
Ethernet
N/A
Ethernet
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Internal
N
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Connectivity technology
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Wired
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Host interface
USB
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