D-Link AC1200 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi USB Adapter
Special Price
£22.69
£27.23
Regular Price
£39.46
£47.35
17 In stock
SKU
DWA-185
USB 3.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 47 x 20.5 x 12 mm
- 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
| Connectivity technology | Wireless |
|---|---|
| Host interface | USB |
| Interface | WLAN |
| Maximum data transfer rate | 867 Mbit/s |
| SKU | DWA-185 |
| EAN | 0790069470974 |
| Manufacturer | D-Link |
| Availability | Y |
| PDF URLs |
View PDF |
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.
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 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | No |
| USB version | 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) |
| Interface | WLAN |
| Host interface | USB |
| Connectivity technology | Wireless |
| Bandwidth | |
| Maximum data transfer rate | 867 Mbit/s |
| 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 |
| WLAN data transfer rates supported | 300,867 Mbit/s |
| Antenna | |
| Antenna | Yes |
| Frequency range | 2.4 - 5.825 GHz |
| Technical details | |
| Product colour | Black |
| 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 | 64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-AES, WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WPA2, WPA2-AES, WPA2-PSK, WPA2-TKIP |
| Networking standards | IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n |
| WLAN data transfer rates supported | 300,867 Mbit/s |
| Frequency range | 2.4 - 5.825 GHz |
| Maximum data transfer rate | 867 Mbit/s |
| Design | |
| Product colour | Black |
| Antenna | Yes |
| Internal | No |
| LED indicators | Status |
| Antenna direction type | Omni-directional |
| Component for | PC/Laptop |
| Antenna design | Internal & external |
| Software | |
|---|---|
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8 |
| Mac operating systems supported | Yes |
| Linux operating systems supported | Yes |
| Power | |
| USB powered | Yes |
| Indication | |
| LED indicators | Status |
| System requirements | |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8 |
| Mac operating systems supported | Yes |
| Linux operating systems supported | Yes |
| 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 | |
| Width | 47 mm |
| Depth | 20.5 mm |
| Height | 12 mm |
| Security | |
| Security algorithms | 64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-AES, WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WPA2, WPA2-AES, WPA2-PSK, WPA2-TKIP |
| Performance | |
| Security algorithms | 64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-AES, WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WPA2, WPA2-AES, WPA2-PSK, WPA2-TKIP |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8 |
| Mac operating systems supported | Yes |
| Linux operating systems supported | Yes |
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DWA-185
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USB31000S
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ST3300U3S
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USB31000SW
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USB31000NDS
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USB31000SPTB
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D-Link
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| Interface |
WLAN
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Ethernet
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N/A
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Ethernet
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Ethernet
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Ethernet
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| Internal |
N
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N
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N
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N
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N
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N
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| Connectivity technology |
Wireless
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Wired
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Wired
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Wired
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Wired
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Wired
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| Host interface |
USB
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USB
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USB
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USB
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USB
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USB
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