DWA-185

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.

D-Link DWA-185. 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
USB version	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Maximum data transfer rate	867 Mbit/s
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi band	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Frequency range	2.4 - 5.825 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)
WLAN data transfer rates supported	300,867 Mbit/s
Security algorithms	64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-AES, WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WPA2, WPA2-AES, WPA2-PSK, WPA2-TKIP
Internal	No
Component for	PC/Laptop
Product color	Black
Antenna	Yes
Antenna design	Internal & external
Antenna direction type	Omni-directional
LED indicators	Status
USB powered	Yes
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8
Mac operating systems supported	Yes
Linux operating systems supported	Yes
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%
Width	1.85" (47 mm)
Depth	0.807" (20.5 mm)
Height	0.472" (12 mm)