AC1200 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi USB Adapter

DWA-185

  • Product Status (Revision A1): Live
  • 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

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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.


 Wave 2 Wi-Fi 
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.
 MU-MIMODual-band wireless
Sends your devices the best speeds possible over the 5GHz and 2GHz bands.
 MU-MIMO efficiencyMU-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.

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Connectivity
Wireless AC
Wireless AC Wave 2
Dual-Band
Supported
MU-MIMO
Supported
Interface
USB 2.0
Wireless speed
300 Mbps 2.4 GHz
867 Mbps 5 GHz
Type of device
USB Wi-Fi adapter
Version Date Type File Size
Datasheet EN - PDF 0.16mb Download
Version Description Date Type File Size
QIG 1.00 RevA1 Quick Installation Guide 19.10.2022 - - Download
Version Description Date
CE doc 1.01 RevA1 CE  Declaration 9.11.2022 Download
CE UKCA doc 1.00 RevA1 CE UKCA Declaration 22.9.2022 Download