D-Link DWA-181 User Manual

Product Highlights

Wave 2 Wireless AC with WPA3 Security

Browse websites, stream videos, chat or play online games without lag, using the Wave 2 Wireless AC with the latest Wi-Fi encryption and MU-MIMO technology

Dual-Band Connectivity

Utilising dual-band connectivity for blazing-fast, interference-free bandwidth

Surprisingly Small

Unique low-prole design means the adapter is almost unnoticeable once inserted into a USB port

DWA-181

AC1300 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Nano USB Adapter

Features

Dual-Band 802.11ac Wave 2 Technology

• Supports wireless speeds of up to 867 Mbps on the 5GHz or up to 400 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band

• Dual-band technology oers extra reliability by reducing wireless interference

• MU-MIMO support to get the most from your Wave 2 Wi-Fi router

Enhanced Wireless Security

• Connect to wireless networks securely using the latest encryption methods

• Supports WPA3 encryption for high-level wireless security

Compact and Easy to Use

• Ultra compact and low prole design

• Easy wireless connectivity for your laptop or desktop computer

The AC1300 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Nano USB Adapter lets you experience faster wireless speeds on your desktop or notebook computer with Wave 2 Wireless AC technology and enhanced WPA3 wireless security. Dual-band support gives you the exibility to connect to either the 2.4 GHz or

the less congested and faster 5 GHz bands. MU-MIMO support allows you to get the most from any Wave 2 Wi-Fi routers, for optimised network eciency and performance.

This discrete wireless adapter plugs into any USB port2 for plug and play convenience. The small form factor ensures that your devices get wireless access without bulky antennas or large dongles.

DWA-181 AC1300 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Nano USB Adapter

Technical Specications

General Specications

Wireless Encryption • Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA3/WPA2/WPA) • WEP

Standards • IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2

• IEEE 802.11n

• IEEE 802.11b

• IEEE 802.11a

• IEEE 802.11g

Antenna Type • Integrated antenna

Requirements

Operating System • Windows 10/8.1/8/7 (32 & 64-bit driver support)

• Linux 5.6.1.5(support kernel 3.11~4.15 only)

Interface • Available USB port

• MAC OS 10.09~10.14

• Supports the USB 2.0 standard

Physical

Dimensions (L x W x H) • 20.2 x 14.9 x 7.1 mm

Weight • 2.21g

Power • Power consumption:

• Standby mode: 167 mA

• Operating mode: 338 mA

Temperature • Operating: 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) • Storage: -20 to 75 °C (-4 to 167 °F)

Humidity • Operating: 10% to 90% (non-condensing) • Storage: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)

Certifications • FCC Class B

• CE

• Operating voltage: 5.0 V DC ±10%

• IC

Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11ac/n/g/b specications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network trac, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors may adversely aect wireless signal range.

Using a USB 1.1 port will aect device performance. USB 2.0 port or higher recommended.

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Updated December 2019