D-Link
Wi-Fi Adapter
The DWA-185 Wireless AC1300 Dual Band USB 3.0 Adapter lets you experience faster wireless speeds than ever before by delivering powerful Wireless AC technology to your desktop or notebook computer. Simply plug the adapter into an available USB port and connect to a secure wireless network with an Internet connection, and right away you‘ll be browsing the web and chatting to your friends. With its integrated dual band technology, over the 2.4 GHz (400 Mbps) or 5 GHz (up to 867 Mbps) bands2 , you’ll have reduced Wi-Fi interference to maximize throughput for faster streaming, gaming, and VoIP calls.
Wireless AC Standard 802.11ac1 is a new networking standard that produces high-throughput wireless speed 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. Wireless AC gives you the smooth, lightning-fast performance you need to get the most out of your Internet connection.
MU-MIMO
The DWA-185 supports the MU-MIMO technology, allowing you to fully utilize the power of your Wireless AC Wave 2 router. When several clients supporting MU-MIMO connect to a Wireless Wave 2 router, it can transmit independent data streams to them simultaneosuly via different antennas. This allows you to use wireless channel for transmitting data more effectively and significantly improves overall Wi-Fi throughput.
Extended Wireless Range
The DWA-185 is designed to provide wireless connectivity in hard-to-reach places. Its high-gain antenna provides a boosted signal reception so that you can enjoy wireless coverage over a wider distance than with a regular wireless adapter. The antenna is also rotatable so you can eliminate dead spots by fine-tuning the positioning to get the best available wireless connectivity. Compatible With All Your Wireless Products While the DWA-185 adapter delivers cutting-edge 802.11ac speed to your home network, it’s also backward compatible with all of your current wireless products.
Interference-Free Bandwidth
The DWA-185 Wireless AC Dual Band USB Adapter uses dual-band technology, providing interference-free 5 GHz bandwidth. Check your email and surf the Internet on the 2.4 GHz band; play online games, make calls over the Internet, and stream HD movies to multiple devices using the cleaner, low-interference 5 GHz band. Whatever you like to do online, dual-band technology has you covered.
Specification
| Category | Specifications |
|---|
| Hardware | |
| Interfaces | USB 3.0 |
| LEDs | Status LED |
| Antenna | Detachable omni-directional 5 dBi antenna, Integrated 2 dBi antenna |
| Requirements | |
| Operating System | Windows 7/8/10, Linux, Mac OS |
| Interface | USB port |
| Wireless Connectivity | |
| Standards | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| MU-MIMO Support | Yes |
| Frequency Range | 802.11b/g/n: 2.4 GHz to 2.4835 GHz |
| | 802.11a/n/ac: 5.15 GHz to 5.35 GHz, 5.725 GHz to 5.825 GHz |
| Wireless Security | Wi-Fi Protected Setup, 64/128-bit WEP, WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES) |
| Wireless Speed | |
| | IEEE 802.11a: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps |
| | IEEE 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mbps |
| | IEEE 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps |
| | IEEE 802.11n: up to 400 Mbps |
| | IEEE 802.11ac: up to 867 Mbps |
| Physical Parameters | |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 47 x 20.5 x 12 mm |
| Environmental Conditions | |
| Temperature | Operating: 0 to 40 °C |
| | Storage: -40 to 60 °C |
| Humidity | Operating: 10% to 90% non-condensing |
| | Storage: 5% to 95% non-condensing |
