The DWA-182 AC1300 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi USB Adapter delivers powerful wireless AC technology to your desktop or laptop computer. Simply plug the adapter into an available USB port and connect to a wireless network to access a secure, high-speed Internet connection on the 2.4 GHz (400 Mbps) or 5 GHz (up to 867 Mbps) bands. Plus, with built-in dual-band technology, you’ll have reduced Wi-Fi interference to maximize performance for faster streaming, gaming, and VoIP calls. MU-MIMO support lets you take full advantage of any Wave 2 Wi-Fi router to optimize 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 bandwidth and speed over 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 web 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 5GHz wireless band, the device will automatically switch to USB 3.0 mode, allowing you to achieve the highest possible data transfer rates and take full advantage of the speed benefits of the Wireless AC Wave 2 standard.
- General specifications
- Diagnostic LED
- Activity
- Security
- Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA™ and WPA2™)
- Wi-Fi Protected Setup - PBC
- Standards
- IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2
- IEEE 802.11n
- IEEE 802.11g
- IEEE 802.11b
- IEEE 802.11a
- Antenna type
- Integrated antenna
- Requirements
- Operating system
- Windows 10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP SP3
- Interface
- USB port available
- Compatible with USB 3.0 standard
- Physical
- Dimensions
- 97 x 19 x 12mm (3.82 x 0.74 x 0.47 inches)
- Weight
- 16.65 g (0.59 oz)
- Energy
- Power consumption: 150 mw
- Working voltage: 5.0V DC ± 10%
- Temperature
- Operating: 0 to 45°C (32 to 113°F)
- Storage: -20 to 75°C (-4 to 167°F)
- Humidity
- 10% to 90% (non-condensing) • 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
- Certifications
- FCC Class B
- EC
- IC
- RCM
