DWA-182

The DWA-182 AC1300 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi USB Adapter delivers powerful wireless AC technology to your desktop or notebook computer. Simply plug the adapter into an available USB port and connect to a wireless network to access a secure, high-speed Internet connection over the 2.4 GHz (400 Mbps) or 5 GHz (up to 867 Mbps) bands. In addition, with integrated Dual Band technology, you’ll have reduced Wi-Fi interference to maximise throughput for faster streaming, gaming, and VoIP calls. MU-MIMO support allows you to get the most from any Wave 2 Wi-Fi routers, for optimised network efficiency and performance.

The DWA-182 AC1300 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi USB Adapter delivers powerful wireless AC technology to your desktop or notebook computer. Simply plug the adapter into an available USB port and connect to a wireless network to access a secure, high-speed Internet connection over the 2.4 GHz (400 Mbps) or 5 GHz (up to 867 Mbps) bands1. In addition, with integrated Dual Band technology, you’ll have reduced Wi-Fi interference to maximise throughput for faster streaming, gaming, and VoIP calls. MU-MIMO support allows you to get the most from any Wave 2 Wi-Fi routers, for optimised network efficiency and performance.

802.11ac Wave 2 for Improved Performance

The DWA-182 AC1300 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi USB Adapter features the updated 802.11ac Wave 2 specification, which improves on the bandwidth and speed of 802.11ac Wave 1. The new and improved specification increases maximum speeds for the 5 GHz band and adds more channels for higher speeds and less RF interference.

Interference-Free Bandwidth

The DWA-182 AC1300 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi USB Adapter delivers Dual Band MU-MIMO technology to your home network for intelligent, versatile, interference-free bandwidth. Check your email and surf the Internet on the 2.4 GHz band; or play online games, make VoIP calls, and stream HD movies to multiple devices using the cleaner, interference-free 5 GHz band.

USB 3.0 for Maximum Data Transfer Speeds

The DWA-182 also supports the high-speed USB 3.0 specification. When connected to a compatible USB 3.0 device and using the 5 GHz wireless band, the device will automatically switch to USB 3.0 mode, allowing you to achieve the highest possible data transfer rates and fully utilise the speed benefits of the Wireless AC Wave 2 standard.

D-Link AC1200. Connectivity technology: Wireless, Host interface: USB, Interface: WLAN. Maximum data transfer rate: 867 Mbit/s, Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi band: Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz). USB powered. Product color: Black

Connectivity technology	Wireless
Host interface	USB
Interface	WLAN
Maximum data transfer rate	867 Mbit/s
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi band	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Frequency range	2.4 - 5 GHz
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Security algorithms	WPA, WPA2
Internal	No
Component for	PC/Laptop
Product color	Black
LED indicators	Yes
Certification	FCC B, IC
Output voltage	5 V
Power consumption (typical)	0.15 W
USB powered	Yes
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90%
Width	3.82" (97 mm)
Depth	0.748" (19 mm)
Height	0.472" (12 mm)
Weight	0.587 oz (16.6 g)
Link/Act LED	Yes